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by Priya J Mumbai, 25th April, 2022: A mega event of various art, cultural, musical and laser lights show programmes, will be organised tomorrow 26th April, 2022 to mark the closing ceremony of the 40th “Hunar Haat”, organised at MMRDA Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai (Maharashtra). Senior officials of the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, both presently working and those who have worked in the Ministry earlier, and renowned artists, who have played an important role in the successful and glorious journey of the “Hunar Haat”, will be felicitated tomorrow during the mega event. While interacting with media persons at “Hunar Haat”, MMRDA Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex today, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Deputy Leader, Rajya Sabha, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the 40th “Hunar Haat”, which started on 16th April, will conclude on 27th April. Shri Naqvi said that according to the estimates, around 20 lakh people from Mumbai and nearby areas have visited “Hunar Haat” till...

by Priya J Under the direction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, from the 18th to the 30th of April 2022, the district administration and health department will organise Block-level Health Melas for one day in each block of the country. These melas serve as platforms to attract thousands of people to avail quality healthcare services along with essential medicines and diagnostic services.  Many of the diseases especially chronic lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases and cancers can be prevented through healthy lifestyles. Furthermore, early detection and initiation of treatment can prevent complications arising out of diseases already occurred in a person. The Health Mela would be part of the celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” and departments other than the health department would also make an appearance including Youth Affairs and Sports, Women and Child Development, State Health Authority, and any other department as per the context ...

The Red Bull-backed racer has finished on the podium in each of the opening F2 two rounds in Bahrain and Jeddah by Priya J MUMBAI, April , 2022:  Indian Formula 2 racer Jehan Daruvala heads to historic Imola this weekend eyeing his third podium finish from as many rounds at what will be a home event for his Italian team Prema. The 4.9-kilometer long Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, named after the Ferrari founder and his son, is among motor-racing’s most iconic and challenging venues.     It will feature on the Formula 2 calendar for the first time with the championship acting as a support series to this weekend’s Formula 1 race at the circuit. Jehan said , “I’m really excited to race in Imola this weekend. The track oozes history and tradition and, at the same time, is a real drivers’ circuit that should be thrilling to race on. It’s a new track for us in Formula 2 and I have been hard at work on the simulator getting to grips with it. It would be amazing to carry the mome...

by Priya J Smartwatches are the trend nowadays, but it is not easy to find an affordable yet feature-packed smartwatch. pTron ForceX11, is the best option for you as it packs just everything that you need your smartwatch to do in a decently-priced price tag. It helps you keep a check on your fitness levels and also notifies you & helps you stay connected/make & respond to calls directly via the watch with the help of Bluetooth function and the built in mic & speaker when someone tries to contact you during those fitness sessions. Smartwatches today are a combination of everything: a companion device, a health device that can monitor several things including blood oxygen level, but also more of an accessory and fashion statement. Lightweight and ergonomic  pTron Force X11 , features 1.7” large full-touch HD color display offering crisp graphics and amplified brightness. The elegant 2.5D curved spherical dial rests in a premium alloy metal casing. Built to last, Force X11...

by Priya J 42-year-old female patient suffered sudden cardiac arrest; had history of multiple uterine fibroids Cardiac Arrests are on a rise in covid recovered patients   Bengaluru, April, 2022:  In what may be termed as a miracle, a  42-year old lady  got a new lease of life at  Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road  post suffering from  sudden cardiac arrest.  The lady had a  history of Covid-19  related illness two months back and had undergone Covid treatment at home. She was presented with a history of multiple fibroids uterus, heavy bleeding, painful periods and severe anaemia. She was admitted at the hospital for removal of uterine fibroids and had no history of comorbidities i.e. Diabetes, Hypertension, respiratory illness etc. The only significant past medical history of her was a mild episode of covid-19 infection (during the third wave) 8 - 10 weeks prior to surgery, despite taking 2 doses of vaccination. As the patient was anaem...

by Priya J  New Delhi, 22nd April, 2022 : A senior delegation from India’s first social impact university, Rishihood University (RU), is currently touring the US, visiting top Ivy League universities. The delegation includes Chancellor and Member of Parliament, Suresh Prabhu, Co-Founder & CEO, Sahil Aggarwal, and Vice-Chancellor, Shobhit Mathur, who’ve planned meetings and interactions with reputed business leaders, academicians and students for fundraising, networking and talent scouting. The delegation is primarily seeking to connect with like-minded people and institutions in the US, raising awareness about the rising India story, network with philanthropists interested in institution-building for a New India, connect with potential faculty and initiate academic partnerships/ linkages, MOU’s. The tour is scheduled to conclude by April 30 th , 2022. Prominent cities well known for global institutional excellence such as Boston, New York, Washington DC, Houston, Los Angel...

by Priya J Mumbai, April, 2022 :  In the recent past, Mumbai and other mega cities have witnessed many fire incidents. Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) recently stated, the financial capital has witnessed more than 26,000 fire incidents in the past five years. The report also specifies that 324 fires were reported in the city's high-rises alone, between January 2020 and October 2021 period. In all such incidents the number of casualties and loss of lives are significant for the growing demand by the fire expert to have fire evacuation infrastructure. In a city like Mumbai, it is necessary to have the right combating tool for the timely evacuation. As the Fire service day is nearing, the fire experts have highlighted the need of implementing the provision of Fire Evacuation Lift made by the fire brigade and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC in 2018. Fire experts point out the city’s unique challenges during fire accidents; include factors like evacuation time, distance, access to fire...

by Priya J April 2022:   Wonderla Holidays Ltd, India’s leading amusement park chain is hosting ‘Summerla Fiesta’ across its Bangalore, Kochi and Hyderabad Parks till 31st May. With the onset of summer, Wonderla has arranged a wide range of activities, including live performances, street food festivals, fun games and much more  mention a few along with the thrill of Wonderla's exciting land and water rides. In addition, Wonderla has curated a special offer for college students. By showing their college ID at the ticket counter, students below the age of 22 can avail a 20% discount on entry tickets. Customers travelling to Wonderla Bangalore and Hyderabad through BMTC or TSRTC to reach the parks will get 15% off on park tickets. This discount is applicable on producing the bus tickets at the Wonderla Ticket counter. Apart from these, there is a 10% early bird offer through online while planning your visit 5 days in advance. Following the social distancing protocols, Wonderla en...

by Priya J Housing demand (searches) in Mumbai grew 15.2% while supply (listings) grew 3.8% QoQ, revealed Magicbricks PropIndex Report Q1’ 2022. The report further observed that in Mumbai, smaller-sized 1 and 2 BHK apartments dominated the homebuyers’ preference and cumulatively accounted for 69% of the demand and 73% of the supply, during the period. The demand and supply for 2 BHK configurations accounted for 40% and 42%, respectively. Navi Mumbai exhibited a similar trend with demand for 2 BHKs accounting for 48% of the total demand and 46% of the total supply in Q1 2022. In Thane, smaller configuration homes continued to dominate the housing market with 1 and 2BHK units comprising 78% of the total demand and supply, and 2 BHK constituting a demand share of 43%. The report further identifies Malad and Kandivali as the residential hotspots in Mumbai during the quarter. While the overall upsurge in housing demand and supply in Mumbai was majorly driven by regulatory initiatives like t...

by Priya J Through the association, Aster Volunteers would support 50 children from underprivileged families undergo liver transplants at Aster CMI and Aster RV Hospitals in Bangalore, and Aster Medcity and Aster MIMS Hospital Calicut in Kerala, India Mr. Sonu Sood will encourage people to take care of their liver health, save lives through organ donation and recommend children in need of transplant to get the needed help Families in need of liver transplant for their children can seek further information by Whatsapp on these 24 x7 helplines: 8113078000, 9656000601 New Delhi: April , 2022: As part of the World Liver Day observed on 19 th  April, Bollywood actor and humanitarian Mr. Sonu Sood has joined hands with Aster Volunteers, the global CSR programme of Aster DM Healthcare to encourage people to be aware of the alarming rate of rising liver disease cases in India and take proactive efforts to manage their liver health. Liver failure due to unavailability of viable organ d...