Alchemist Hospital holds health talk on brain stroke
As many as 30 SBI pensioners attended a health talk on ‘Stroke Awareness’ organised by Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, recently. Dr Anurag Lamba, senior consultant (Neurology) at Alchemist Hospital, said, “One Indian suffers a brain stroke every 20 seconds and the number is increasing alarmingly due to changing lifestyles. At this rate, around 15-lakh Indians are affected by stroke every year and 90% stroke patients fail to reach hospital on time. The lifetime risk of stroke after the age of 55 is one in five for women and one in six for men.”
Ashok Leyland rolls out AC midi-bus Oyster
Ashok Leyland, a flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has launched Oyster — its next generation AC midi-bus in India. It is a multi-purpose premium AC bus, designed and manufactured in-house, for staff and tourist commute. With aesthetically appealing smiley face, plush interiors and loads of convenient features, it is the best-in-class with a segment best seating capacity of 41 reclining seats.
Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, holds ‘Samanta’ workshop
A two-day “Samanta” workshop was organised at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, recently. The objective of the workshop was to educate children about the concept of equality, compassion and respect. The movement called ‘Samanta’ emerged from Nirbhaya case with a major focus on social and emotional learning right from childhood. The main resource person of the workshop was Manushree Patil. She was assisted by Swapnil Chinclianikar and Sharayo S Jadhav.
Havells launches Euro-II range of circuit breakers
Havells has launched Euro-II range of technologically advanced SPD (surge protection device), RCCB (residual current circuit breaker) and MCB (miniature circuit breaker) which ensure safety from electrical hazards that upturn during monsoons. RCCBs and MCBs come with enhanced safety features and first time ever warranty of 'six years'. The range has been completely designed and developed at its R&D centre in Noida as per global specifications.
PSPCL chief urges farmers, consumers to plant trees
To commemorate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 550th birth anniversary, Baldev Singh Sran, CMD, PSPCL, has appealed to all the electricity consumers, farmers of the Punjab and officers/officials of the corporation to plant more trees so as to make Punjab green and pollution-free state. To save the environment, he appealed to farmers for planting at least two new trees on their tube well hubs. He also advised them to plant more saplings in the vacant places of their villages and houses.
ICICI Bank launches ‘InstaBIZ’ for MSMEs
ICICI Bank has announced the launch of a new digital platform curated specially for the MSMEs and self-employed customers to enable them to undertake their business banking transactions digitally and instantly. Called, ‘InstaBIZ’, it allows customers to avail over 115 products and services in a digital and secured manner on their mobile phone or internet banking platform.
Shalimar Paints unveils ‘Har Rang Khoobsurat’ campaign
Shalimar Paints has launched its latest campaign — ‘Har Rang Khoobsurat’. It is a one-of-its-kind brand initiative by Shalimar Paints to articulate the message of inclusivity and equity to audiences across the country. Through this campaign, the company attempts to question deep-seated prejudices that usually ignite from archaic beliefs and have been a part of India for ages.
Tanishq showcases Ahalya collection in Amritsar
Tanishq has showcased its new diamond collection of the season - Ahalya - at its recently renovated Tanishq showroom at The Mall, Amritsar. Arun Narayan, AVP and Business Head, Titan Company Ltd., said: “With the Ahalya collection, the brand aims to remind every woman of her ‘Tej’ - the inner radiance, a beauty that is claimed unique to the feminine spirit.” The Ahalya collection starts from over Rs 3 lakh to Rs 15 lakh.
Monsoon can trigger asthma attack, says Dr Sandeep Gupta
While monsoon might be a period of great relief for most people, for those suffering from asthma, it is an ordeal as it worsens their condition. Dr Sandeep Gupta, MD, Chest Amar Hospital, Patiala, says wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath are all symptoms of asthma, which is a chronic respiratory disease, arising due to inflammation of air passages in the lungs.
DMCH, Ludhiana, organises talk on Hepatitis Day
The DMCH, Ludhiana, organised a talk on July 28 to mark World Hepatitis Day. Dr Ajit Sood, head, Gastroenterology Department, said with nearly 70 million patients, India is ranked second after China with hepatitis infections. If not treated well in time, it can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer which is not curable. Vaccination and timely initiation of anti-viral treatment are vital to control hepatitis, he said.
Ravi Gopalakrishnan is head of equity at Principal MF
Principal Mutual Fund has appointed Ravi Gopalakrishnan as head of equity. In his new role, he will lead the equity investment function for Principal Funds along with his team of highly qualified and experienced equity analysts and fund managers. He has over 25 years of experience across mutual funds, portfolio management services and equity research.
Organic Harvest launches ‘Tea Tree Essential Oil’
Organic Harvest has introduced a special product for skin, hair and body care - 'Tea Tree Essential Oil'. The certified organic tea tree oil helps is fighting all skin and scalp infections. Tea tree essential oil has a long history of medicinal and skincare use. It comes from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia, also known as tea tree, a small tree native to Australia.
Reliance Jewels opens 4th showroom in Chandigarh
Reliance Jewels has launched its fourth showroom in Chandigarh at Manimajra. On the occasion of Reliance Jewels’ 12th anniversary and with the opening of a new showroom in Chandigarh, patrons can enjoy the launch of new “Aabhar Collection”. It consists of gold and diamond earrings in beautiful ornate designs. Reliance Jewels has a consolidated presence in 81 cities with over 197 stores including exclusive and Shop in Shop (SIS) formats.
Reliance Jio pips Voda Idea to become largest telco
Within three years of starting its commercial operations, Reliance Jio has become the country's largest telecom operator with a subscriber base of 331.3 million, surpassing Vodafone Idea which has reported a decline in its user base to 320 million by June 2019. Jio had pipped Airtel in May to become the second largest mobile operator with 322.9 million users and 27.80% market, according to TRAI data.
IndianOil is third strongest brand, says Brand Finance
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has been ranked as the third strongest brand in the country in a recent brand survey by Brand Finance. Basis its performance on parameters such as marketing investment, stakeholder equity, and business performance, IndianOil has been assigned a brand strength index (BSI) score of 84.6 out of 100, making it the strongest oil and gas brand in the country. IndianOil registered a huge improvement as compared to its previous score of 77.2 out of 100 in the survey last year.
BHEL expands footprint in nuclear business
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a prestigious order for erection work of reactor side equipment of 2x1000 MWe (Units 3&4) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu, being set up under foreign cooperation (Russia). Valued at Rs 486 crore, the order has been placed on BHEL by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.
55 firms recruit students from Apeejay Institute
As many as 55 reputed companies have recruited students of Apeejay Institute of Management & Engineering Technical Campus, Jalandhar. The highest package of Rs 10 lakhs was offered by BYJU's. Trident also recruited students at a package of Rs 9 lakh. Jaro Education, HDFC Bank, ITC, PAXCOM, Godrej & Boyce, Berger Paints, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, Grofers, Reliance Jio, ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential, Aditya Birla Retail, Just Dial, Kirloskar were among other employers who took part in the placement session.
Dr Avtar Singh completes 500 robot-assisted knee surgeries
Dr Avtar Singh, chief orthopaedics surgeon, Amandeep Group of Hospitals, Amritsar, has performed 500 robot-assisted knee replacement surgeries in a year. Enumerating the benefits of robot-assisted knee replacement surgery, Dr Singh said it is the latest technology available for knee replacement across the world. He said the robotic surgery helps in decreasing blood loss during surgery, faster recovery and helps the patient get back to normal life much quicker.
