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BODY & MIND Marico Industries Limited, based in Mumbai, has taken upon itself the task of addressing the problem of lice among schoolchildren in Haryana and making it the first lice-free state in the country by 2010. Announcing this at the launch of Mediker coconut based anti-lice oil recently, Arvind Mehdiratta, head of marketing, Nature Care Division, Marico Industries Ltd, enumerated the merits of the ingredients used in the oil. He said that coconut oil and other hair oils have long been used to lubricate hair oils for lice removal. Neem is known as a gold standard for lice removal. The cooling properties of camphor gives a sensation of relief from itching caused by lice. Mr Mehdiratta observed that the incidence of lice is the highest in schools, particularly among girls. In partnership with School Health Annual Report Programme (SHARP), a Delhi based non- government organisation committed to safeguarding the health of school children, Mediker has started conducting free lice checks in government schools in Hisar, Rohtak and other places in Haryana, to ensure that every girl in Haryana is declared free of lice. The Mediker anti-lice oil is available in two sizes, 25 ml and 50 ml. The user is required to apply the oil and comb out the dead lice with a lice comb. The research and development department of Marico Industries claim to have conducted numerous trials on persons suffering from lice and found it to be completely safe, yet extremely effective.
Rehabilitation
therapy Indraprastha Apollo Hospital has introduced the EMG-Biofeedback Rehabilitation Therapy, an internationally acclaimed treatment option for neurologically challenged patients. Developed by Dr Bernard S. Brucker of the University of Miami, the technique has been introduced in association with the US based Asha Foundation. The procedure is backed by thirty years of research and has benefited over 8,000 patients who have been treated by Dr Brucker with 98 per cent success rate. The second Asha Biofeedback centre was inaugurated at Apollo Hospital by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr Arun Shourie, in the presence of Chief Secretary, Delhi Government, Shailaja Chandra. The first Asha Biofeedback centre and the fourth
The therapy operates along the principle of a specialised form of learning called `Operant Conditioning' or trial and error learning and would benefit physically disabled patients. The EMG-Biofeedback Rehabilitation Therapy, also known as the `Brucker method', enables a patient gain voluntary control of paralysed muscles by training dormant cells in the brain/spinal cord to take over the function of the damaged cells. It utilises spare brain cells as the human brain has over 1,000 trillion cells, of which only 10 to 12 per cent are used by a human being. The method has shown consistent results all over the world. Unlike traditional methods, the Brucker method does not focus on facilitating the movement of paralytic muscles and instead, targets the brain to replace the dead cells. While traditional therapies are effective only for patients with 2-3 years post trauma condition, the EMG- Biofeedback Therapy can benefit patients even 18 to 20 years after the trauma.
Diapers for adults Adults suffering incontinence (inability to control the bladder or bowel) and other clinical problems in silence, can now try Abri-Form adult diapers. Imported from Denmark, the diapers have been introduced in the Indian market by Hicks Thermometers (I) Ltd. Available in medium and large sizes, the diapers have a CE mark of European quality control and promise users security, freedom and comfort. They are especially prescribed for persons suffering from UT infection, constipation, enlarged prostate, diabetes, mental impairment and other psychological factors.
Training for medical officers Rehabilitation Council of India, a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, recently announced that it had trained more than 10,000 medical officers working in primary health centres across the country. The main objective is to create a referral base at the grassroots-level for the benefit of persons with disabilities. The National Programme of Orientation Training of Medical Officers, working in primary health centres, has set a target of training 30,000 PHC medical officers all over the country through fifty implementing agencies. The programme has been implemented in 24 states and has been very successful in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, J&K, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Apart from medical officers, the RCI is holding an orientation programme for health administrators. The programme has been conducted in Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The aim of the programme is to orient all medical officers and health administrators to disability management. According to Major H.P.S Ahluwalia, chairman, Rehabilitation Council of India, “A PHC is the first and very often the last contact point for any health care requirement of the rural population. Training the medical officers of PHC ensures that there is a direct contact with the population in rural areas.”
Dandruff is associated with a dramatic decrease in free lipid levels, with significant decreases in ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol, according to a research conducted by Dr Peter Bailey, head of Unilever, UK's scalp research and development team. The findings of the research were presented at the annual conference of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprolologists (Delhi State branch) in Delhi and Mumbai recently. The latest research in the area of scalp health and dandruff treatment was presented by the Hindustan Lever Limited, the makers of ‘Clinic All Clear’, an anti-dandruff shampoo. The studies are aimed at understanding the causes of dandruff and offering a solution to this irksome scalp condition. According to Dr Peter Bailey, “Our studies ‘Dandruff- A Condition Characterised by Decreased Levels of Lipids’, provide an understanding of the biochemical and molecular changes that contribute to dandruff. These insights into the complex nature of dandruff will enable identification of technologies that result in a more efficacious treatment of scalp.” |
Solitary goal win for Mayor-Indian New Delhi, December 14 Earlier, a two-minute silence was observed to pay respect to the former Delhi captain, Ajit Narula, who died on Wednesday at his residence in Ramaprastha (Ghaziabad) following a heart attack. The former left-half represented Delhi in the Santosh Trophy in 1967 held at Madras. He was a regular member of New Delhi Heroes. Indian Nationals, who defeated Sonik Shahdara by 1-0, scored through inside-right Sanjeev Sharma, who nicely tapped on a rebound from rival custodian Biswajit Das. Nationals’ Yash Pal was shown the yellow card by referee Shane Alam. Nationals have 7 points from 3 matches while Sonik Shahdara have 4 points from 3 matches. Later, in a well-contested match, Delhi Police were held to a 1-1 draw by Tarun Sangha to share one point each. Tarun Sangha took the lead (1-0) in the 15th minute through Ram Parsad, who scored a fine goal off a powerful long ranger. Delhi Police equalised (1-1) in the 43rd minute through Jitender Singh. Tarun Sangha’s Tajudin Ali got a caution card from referee Jai Kishore. Tarun Sangha have one point from three matches while Delhi police have 4 points from 2 matches. Tomorrow’s matches: IAF (New Delhi) V/s Garhwal Heroes-1.30 pm, Moonlight V/s City F.C.-3.00 pm. |
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Ashok Kumar upstages Vijay Kumar to Noida, December 14 Delhi’s Ajay Gupta turned part of the limelight onto himself with a superb six iron shot that saw his ball land directly in the pin on the par-3 tenth hole. Stalwart Vijay Kumar had to settle for the runner-up spot with an aggregate of eight-under 280, while Uttam Singh Mundy, the second round leader, had to settle for third place at six-under 282. “I am thrilled. I dedicate this victory to Mr Amit Luthra, who first detected the golfer in me as well as to DLF Golf and Country Club and Adidas India, who are both my sponsors,” said the elated winner. “I played to my game plan and won,” said Ashok, who twice this season has missed out on winning with second place finishes at the Hyundai-MGC Open,Chennai and the Tata Steel Open, Jamshedpur. Today, my plan was to aim for par on every hole. “Ashok shot a two-under 70 today. Ashok started the day with one stroke lead over Vijay Kumar. Vijay went on to birdie the second to tie scores and applied pressure on the youngster with a birdie on the sixth to go one ahead. “I was not too worried as I knew if I held my game together, Vijay would soon make an error,” said Ashok. True enough, with Ashok birdying the eight, Vijay slipped up with a dropped shot on the ninth to hand a one stroke initiative back to the Delhi Golf Club pro. On the back-nine, the stocky Lucknow veteran birdied the opening hole and the score line reached ‘all square’. Status quo till the 12th and Ashok birdied the 13th to go one ahead yet again. With the two golfers birdying the 14th and then paring the 15th, things looked to be going down to the wire and the large crowd gathered was eagerly awaiting a nail biting finish. This was not to be as Vijay Kumar dropped back-to-back shots on the 16th and 17th. From three strokes behind, it would always have been difficult to catch up with the leader and despite a final hole-bogey, Ashok romped home to a two-stroke win. Vijay Kumar carded a final round one-under 71. “Ashok played really well,” said Vijay of his young opponent. “This boy has a very strong mind and he will go far. He has to keep his head on his shoulders and keep working hard and the rest will take care of itself,” added Vijay.
Jasjeet wins amateur title GAIL employee Jasjeet Singh shot a final round 77 to pocket the amateur title with a tournament tally of 304.Gagan Verma finished second at 305. |
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WPP prevail over Infosys to claim Golden New Delhi, December 14 Winners of the Mumbai leg, WPP defeated Infosys, the winners of Bangalore playoff by 8 runs. WPP batting first scored 78 for 5. Infosys in reply could only score 70 for 5. In another match, WPP defeated HCL by 11 runs where WPP, again batting first, scored 74 for 1, whereas HCL could only score 62 for 3. The mega final matches were followed by a first of its kind exhibition match between the specially constituted India Inc. team and 6 members of the 1983 Indian World Cup team. The match was organised to commemorate India’s victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup and brought to corporates the passion of cricket in all its glory. The India Inc. was led by Mr Sunil Alagh(CEO Britannia) and comprised Pramod Bhasin (President GE Capital), Neeraj Kanwar (COO Apollo Tyres) with cricketers Madan Lal, Syed Kirmani and Balwinder Singh Sandhu. The 1983 Indian World Cup team, who gave the corporate honchos a chance to roll up their sleeves and prove their mettle on the pitch, was led by Mohinder Amarnath, with Yashpal Sharma, Sunil Walson, Manu Anand(MD, Frito Lays), Siddharth Verma (MD, Reebok) and Dr Pachuri (Director General, TERI). The surprising result of the exhibition match was that the India Inc. team scored a mammoth 87 runs for the loss of two wickets and beat the 1983 Indian World Cup team by a margin of 24 runs. The 1983 squad could put together a total of 63 runs in 5 overs. Some of India’s biggest corporate houses left the boardrooms to fight it out in a more relaxed sporting atmosphere. Of the 60 teams, HCL in Delhi, Infosys in Bangalore and WPP in Mumbai proved themselves to be an edge above the rest and qualified for the national finals. The tournament was played on the format of ‘Hong Kong Sixes’ and in each leg, twenty teams were divided into 4 leagues, who played 4 matches each. The winners qualified for the knockout before 3 teams (one from each league) made it to the mega finals. The matches lasted 45 minutes and each team comprised of 6 players. The matches were played over weekends for the convenience of the participating teams and the floodlit grounds provided an exciting ambience for the players and the viewers alike. |
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Under-25 cricketers short-listed New Delhi, December 14 The following players have been selected for trial: Vishal Sharma (Captain), Varun Kumar (Vice-Captain), Sidhartha Verma, Sohail Rauf, T. Anand, Sonu Vaid, Puru Singh, Yogesh Sachdeva, Dilip T.T., Dhruv Mohan, Raju Sharma, Prem Vir Nagar, Nitin Punia, Jitender Solanki, Tarun Gupta, N.S. Negi, Radhey Shyam Gupta, Kshitiz Rohtagi, Sushil Kumar, Shailender Singh, Pankaj Joshi, Rohit Mehra, Vaibhav Rohtagi, Kesar Chaudhary, Raja Sharma and Saket
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IAF earn easy victory New Delhi, December 14 The match was organised by North Delhi Cricketers’ Association at Air Force Palam Ground.
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Drive to curb dogbite cases in Capital New Delhi, December 14 In a joint conference with the MCD, Ms Maneka Gandhi, MP, said that now it would be easy to control the dog bite cases in the Capital with maximum number of dogs being sterilised. At least 4,000 stray dogs are sterilised every year with the help of the Society for Stray Canine Birth Control, an NGO in Delhi. Now the number would increase to 12,000 if the joint effort proves to be successful and within seven years almost all dogs will be sterilised. She said that Rs 650 each was needed to sterilise a dog while the government gave only Rs 350. At present, the government had increased it up to Rs 450. The remaining money is managed from FICCI, CII and other corporate houses. Two veterinary clinics are run by the Delhi Government but these are ineffective. These would be handed over to the NGOs. Municipal Commissioner Rakesh Mehta said at present the MCD sterilised 3,000-4,000 dogs in a year but that was not sufficient as there were over two lakhs stray dogs in the Capital. In 2001, 31, 816 dog bite cases were reported as against 32, 556 cases in 2000. The corporation has plans to purchase a gun from Sri Lanka for sterilising the dogs. He said the MCD ran 10 anti-rabies centres, which were adequate to meet the requirement of Delhiites. A two-pronged strategy is required to be followed by vaccinating of all stray dogs. He said pet dogs should also be taken under control as they also bite passers-by and others. |
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