All posts by Neel Achary

Dr. Kavita Pujar, Senior Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, Bengaluru

 Childbirths aren’t as easy as it may sound. While the joy of bringing a child to life is priceless, the several health problems of the mother…sometimes life-threatening, must not be ignored. Postpartum complications can occur within weeks after childbirth or even months afterwards and may not always give warning signs. Call it sheer lack of awareness, the uterine contractions, fatigue and pain that the new mothers go through are often ignored or overlooked as signs of recovery instead of indications of postpartum complications, which thus, can lead to serious health issues. However, with proper guidance and regular check-ups, such complications can be taken care of and ensure a healthy recovery.

Symptoms of Postpartum Complications

For most women, recovery after labor and delivery of the child may be uneventful and normal. But for few others, it is important to keep a check on the following symptoms to reduce the risk factors which may eventually turn harmful for the new mother. It must be noted that most of the complications can be treated successfully if they are diagnosed early.

· Infections in the genital tract and urinary tract

· Heavy vaginal bleeding or formation of blood clots during bleeding

· Swelling or pus formation at the incision site of C-section delivery

· Persistent pain in the vagina

· Flu like symptoms or high fever with rapid heart rate

· Foul smelling vaginal discharge

· Body ache or tenderness and pain in the legs

· Soreness or pain in the breasts

· Problem faced during breastfeeding, clogging of milk ducts

· Pain during urination

· Depressive mood or facing “baby blues” that lasts more than few days

· Digestive issues, constipation

· High blood pressure

· Seizures

· Trouble in breathing or complications due to anesthesia

· Headache with vision changes or problems

· Trouble in falling asleep

· Discomfort during sexual intercourse

· Other pre-existing chronic diseases

When should you seek medical help?

There can be few instances wherein seeking medical help must not be compromised. These are:

· When you suddenly experience heavy blood loss

· When there is persistent and severe headache along with nausea, vomiting or blurred vision

· You find it difficult to take care of the baby

· When you have pain in your upper abdomen or feel tenderness within 48 hours of delivering the baby

· When you hallucinate or panic too often or try to harm yourself

Ways to tackle Postpartum complications

Nothing should be more important than prioritizing your postpartum recovery and health. Postpartum recovery is an ongoing process and must be initiated before childbirth itself. Knowing about the possible risk factors, ways to take care of yourself and the baby, need for any specific care…every step will help in tackling the problems better. Keep a check on the signs and symptoms of any complications in the first three weeks after childbirth and consult your doctor immediately if your health deteriorates. A complete and detailed evaluation of the problems help in determining the treatment process better.

During consultations with your doctor, seek advice on issues like using contraception and time to plan the next baby, factors that can lead to extreme fatigue, right time to start exercising, regularizing sleep pattern, resuming sex life and ways to check abdomen and vagina to check for any uncalled-for symptoms.

Bhopal, February 2023: Godawari Electric Motors, maker of Eblu range of products inaugurated its first showroom in Madhya Pradesh. Jaya Automobile has come up in the capital city of Bhopal. Backed by world-class technology, the showroom offers customers a differentiating EV buying experience and enhances awareness about EV adoption in the region.

The showroom is spread across 1400 sq. ft., equipped with a service center facility, and is located at Plot No.13, Near Indian Oil Depo, Vidisha Road, Bhanpur, Bhopal-462001.

The showroom offers enhanced customer experience, along with experienced staff members with good EV knowledge. The showroom will also showcase the journey of the brand and become a single touch point for the end-to-end EV needs of the customers.

Mr. Hyder Khan, CEO, Godawari Electric Motors, said, “We have come a long way since the inauguration of the first showroom. Madhya Pradesh is the key part of our retail network expansion strategy and with our presence in Bhopal, the showroom will play a vital part in tapping the EV potential and meeting the customer demands in the state.”

Mr. Chandra Shekhar Yadav, Owner of Jaya Automobile, said, “We are happy to partner with Godawari Electric Motors and Bhopal being an important hub for the state, it is important to have presence and understand the EV demands. We are ready to lead the customers into the future of sustainable mobility with a wide-range of products.”

The showroom will showcase the recently launched e-auto (L5M) Eblu Rozee and e-bicycle range Eblu Spin which is available in three variants. Customers can walk in, experience the products and complete their bookings at the showroom. Godawari also has tied up with leading banks and NBFCs to provide loan facilities to customers. The deliveries for both the products will commence from the end of this month.

Bhubaneswar, February 27, 2023: IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo and InterGlobe Foundation (IGF), the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, organised their second heritage walk on February 26, 2023 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The walk is part of the ‘My City My Heritage’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the value and importance of heritage and culture in India and sets the tone for conversations and partnerships around the preservation of both tangible and intangible heritage. The ‘My City My Heritage’ campaign was commenced in November 2022 with a panel discussion event in Delhi, followed bythe first heritage walk atPrayagraj in December 2022.

The second walk conducted in the temple town of Bhubaneswar was led by Dr. Kavita Gupta and curated by Culture, a venture that fosters heritage appreciation. The walk explored historic landmarks like Parsurameswara Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Sampurna jaleswar Temple, BinduSagar, Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Sukasari Temple and Baitala Temple concluded at Vaital Deula.

Speaking at the occasion, Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “Uncovering the rich heritage of Bhubaneswar, through our second ‘My City My Heritage’ walk was a journey across time and tradition. From grand monuments to historic architecture, Bhubaneswar is a treasure trove of stories and legends, waiting to be explored. At IndiGo, we believe in preserving these architectural wonders for future generations to cherish. In fact, we will probably soon be connecting Bhubaneswar, one of our 78 domestic destinations, to international destinations
bringing inbound tourists to explore these architectural marvels. We will continue to demonstrate our commitment to being responsible and contributing back to the community we serve, while enhancing the accessibility through our unparalleled network, connecting people and places.” Rohini Bhatia, Chairperson, InterGlobe Foundation, said: “InterGlobe Foundation is proud to be part of the ‘My City My Heritage’ campaign. Bhubaneswar is known for its rich history, intricate architecture, diverse art forms, temples, and historical landmarks. We are extremely excited to
explore and showcase this city through our campaign. The Foundation has always encouraged people to preserve our built cultural heritage, which represents our history and roots, and this campaign will further help raise awareness and promote cultural preservation. InterGlobe Foundation remains committed to providing sustainable livelihoods, conserving the environment, and preserving our nation’s heritage and culture for future generations.” The ‘My City My Heritage’ campaign draws on material previously developed by InterGlobe Foundation in partnership with Sahapedia as part of a project to explore, document, and spread the diverse heritage and cultural aspects of ten Indian cities : Prayagraj, Indore, Nashik, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Goa, Kolkata, and Shillong. More than two hundred cultural points of interest were identified as part of this project, and the material
developed, including cultural mapping articles, self-guided trails, listicles, museum mapping, cultural calendars, photography, etc., has been captured in the form of city booklets, which are now available to the public in both print and digital formats.

Both, InterGlobe Foundation and IndiGoReach have individually taken forward various projects for promoting heritage conservation and preservation in India. Some of the major projects of InterGlobe Foundation include, the conservation and cultural revival of Abdur Rahim Khan-I- Khanan’s mausoleum in Delhi, the cultural mapping and documentation of ten cities, and the restoration of the stepwell “IndraKund” in Delwara, Rajasthan. Recently, InterGlobe Foundation also launched the InterGlobe HERITAGE Fellowships to engage a cross-section of the public in documenting and researching the cultural heritage of India and help increase its awareness. IndiGoReach also undertook projects for the conservation of Muhammed Qutb Shah’s Mausoleum at the QutbShahi Heritage Park in Hyderabad and the restoration of the interiors of the Lal Bagh Palace in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

27th February 2023, Kolkata: The much-awaited JIS Samman Sports & Games – 2023 organized by JIS Group kicked off on Monday, 27th February at Guru Nanak College Campus. The opening ceremony witnessed the esteemed presence of Sambaran Banerjee, Former Captain, Ranji Trophy & Indian Cricketer, and Dipendu Biswas, Indian National Footballer. The joyful presence of the tiny ones from Ananadamoyee School for Specially Abled Children heightened the excitement of the opening session.

The Inter College JIS Samman Sports & Games – 2023 witnessed a gala opening ceremony with all the fourteen teams lined up for the national anthem which was followed by a colorful parade. The players were escorted by the children from Anandamoyee School and took the event forward. The JIS Samman Sports & Games – 2023 featured a wide range of sports including football, basketball, cricket, badminton, and table tennis. The tournament drew a large number of spectators who cheered on their favorite teams and athletes. The tournament culminated with the finals of all sports being played on the last day. The winners and runners-up were awarded prizes and trophies following the tournament.

Commenting on the tournament, Managing Director of JIS Group, Sardar Taranjit Singh said, “We are delighted to organize the inter-college sports tournament once again. This tournament is not only about sports but also about building friendships, camaraderie, and fostering a sense of community among college students and staff and we look forward to more such events in the future.”

Mumbai, 27 February 2023: Chef Vikas Khanna shared the journey of his life while discussing the topic of “Master of Spices – Cooking up a storm,” at the second edition of ‘The ideas of India’ Summit. He mentioned growing up in a not-so-affluent family in Amritsar and discovering his passion for cooking and deciding to pursue it as a career.

Speaking at the session, he said, “Amritsar, or ‘Ambarsar,’ as we call it. I did not come from a wealthy household. We were all the same. That was the state of the economy in the 1970s. I began cooking at a young age. I was an expert at tandoor. I put it very well and another thing that got me into food and a better understanding of food is Golden Temple, it made me understand on a much different scale and magnitude. People from all walks of come and sit together,” he added.

While talking about his journey, Vikas discussed his accomplishments over the years. He said, “From Rs 10 to A Michelin Star, I prepared dinner the most expensive meal, 39,000 dollars for a person. When you work internationally, you are judged by your origin, color, and background. We were advised not to ask questions, and that we would be working under the white chef, but I questioned why. Why can’t I take the initiative? But look how the transition has transpired.”

Talking about his experience on serving as Prime Minister of India, he said, “When he was traveling to the UN General Assembly, I said, I want to do a dine-in food. The Prime Minister was throwing a dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York for some of the world’s most powerful CEOs and I was in command. The whole event proceeded smoothly and PM seemed really happy.”

Against the backdrop of global change and evolving dynamics, the summit has convened a diverse group of stakeholders including policymakers, cultural leaders, industry experts, celebrities, and business executives to deliberate on India’s critical role. With its extensive reach of 535 million viewers in India, ABP Network serves as a major platform for accomplished professionals across multiple fields to share their perspectives.

Bhopal, 27 February 2023: India has been a major part of the world’s history since ancient times. Despite not being politically powerful before its enslavement, the country was still educationally and economically advanced. The great abundance of our nation at that time is made possible by the Gurukul education system, which has been an integral role in preserving the soul of India, before it was separated from us. Nowadays, education is more of a business than a learning experience. Schools that were once known as Vidya Mandirs have transformed into corporate establishments, says Lalit Sardana, founder and teacher at Sardana International School, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. For over 26 years, students have been consistently achieving the best results in competitive exams such as Engineering and Medical under his guidance.

At a press event in Bhopal, renowned Physics, Chemistry, and Maths tutor Sardana Sir – who achieved the All India Rank 243 and is an IIT Delhi pass out expressed his desire to bring dramatic improvements in India’s education system. Sardana International School, under the guidance of Sardana Sir, is encouraging students to maximize their participation in sports. The students of Sardana School have demonstrated remarkable success in both their academic and athletic endeavors. Furthermore, they offer many financial aids to disadvantaged pupils, so that money isn’t a hindrance to their education or personal growth.

According to him, “Sardana International School pays special attention to fostering cultural learning and holistic development. To do this, we favor connecting the students with education through culture and seek to revive the lost customs of Sanatan Dharma. In order to achieve this, initiatives are being taken to prepare children & youth for the competitive world by connecting them with India’s culture, education and civilization.”

Students coming from various cities to attend Sardana International School have a rigorous routine that starts at 4 am with yoga, pranayama and meditation. This dedicated approach has yielded excellent results in competitive exams. Describing discipline as the main reason for better results of children, be it studies or sports, Sardana Sir says that “Struggle gives birth to power in all of us, and this power can be used correctly only by adopting a disciplined lifestyle.” That’s why students, from basic to higher educational levels, can easily climb the ladder of success by following the culture and discipline.

For the parents of children taking admission in Sardana International School, this school is like a Gurukul. Sardana School has one of the most unique approaches – they have a total ban on mobiles and TVs. Doing so helps eliminate any potential distractions that can interfere with learning. Apart from academics, this school also has extracurricular activities like sports, music, dance, and yoga to provide entertainment for their students. Parents not only from Madhya Pradesh but all across the nation are drawn to Sardana International because of its top-class educational qualities.

Focus on the holistic development of the students

Answering the media, Sardana Sir made said that all necessary information about the school, from its educational framework to living conditions and atmosphere, is communicated to parents in advance. We only admit students after they are satisfied, in order to lay a strong foundation for their all-around development. We make sure those who lack economic stability but possess an aptitude for learning have the benefit of all the necessary facilities.

Exploring international education has long been a symbol of distinction and excellence. It marks the commencement of a journey towards a thriving career, and an unparalleled chance to expand one’s perspectives, acquire invaluable expertise, and become a global citizen.

Embarking on a study abroad journey entails considerable effort and can be overwhelming, not only for the student but also for their parents. With so many decisions to make, from selecting a destination country and university to choosing the most appropriate course and accommodation, students and parents can find themselves perplexed.

As board exams come to a close, many students will start to search for study abroad platforms to guide them in pursuing their dreams of international education. With so much to consider and plan for, these platforms can offer valuable assistance in making the study abroad journey a smooth and successful one.

Leverage Edu– Leverage Edu, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is today the platform of choice for millions of students in India & Nigeria. It has more than 9Mn students visiting its platform & mobile app for study abroad advice every month. The study abroad platform claims to have already fueled success stories to date and has 500+ universities as its partners across UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA & Canada.

Unischolars – Founded in 2020 by Amit Singh and Sayantan Biswas, Unischolars aims to transform the student journey and add value to their higher education endeavour at every step. The start-up has grown 400% y-o-y in the past three years and is well on its way to crossing $15 million in revenue in FY23. The company understands the critical challenges students face right from the beginning of their journey and each brand caters to specific needs at different junctures. The journey of the student starts with UniScholars which is a one stop solution for students planning to study abroad, the platform offers end-to-end solutions at every stage of a student’s study abroad journey. UniCreds is focussed on providing loans to students as the platform has access to over 15+ banking partners. Finally, UniAcco, the largest global student accommodation platform that helps students find accommodation across 10,000+ properties in over 10 countries.

Leapshoclar – The fundamental activity of Leapshoclar is to assist students in making the best decision possible when it comes to pursuing education at foreign educational institutions. It contains information on higher education in a variety of nations, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, France, Germany, Dubai, Switzerl and, Malaysia, and many others. By offering online ILETS training the platform aids students with the ILETS preparation.

Edwise – Edwise’s core activity lies in assisting students to make the right choice with regard to pursuing education in overseas educational institutions. It provides information regarding higher education in various countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, France, Germany, Dubai, Switzerland, Malaysia, and many more. Edwise provides incomparable training in IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, SAT and ACT test preparation in 23 branches across India.

Delhi, February 27 , 2023: Keka, leading HR tech platform based out of Hyderabad, conducted the fourth chapter of its HR Conclave in Delhi on February 23. Through this conclave, Keka has voiced the impact and challenges of digital HR on HR-business alignment.

Technology has revolutionised every sector, and HR is no different. Today, traditional HR services and processes are being replaced with digital HR through mobile, analytics and cloud technologies. The challenges faced by organisations due to digital HR and their solutions formed the backdrop of Keka’s intriguing HR Conclave in Delhi.

The overarching goal of the conclave was to voice the challenges organisations face while efficiently adapting digital HR and connecting with their people. Experts in the HR sector gathered together to voice the challenges like misaligned goals, lack of integration, lack of data-driven divisions and inadequate resources while assimilating digital HR in an organisation.

On the event’s success, Vijay Yalamanchili, CEO of Keka said,” With this fourth conclave in Delhi, we have concluded four series of HR Conclave that was started with a goal to revolutionise how organisations interact with their people. We started Keka HR Conclave to offer a platform to HR professionals wherein they can come together as peers and learn and grow to the next level. I firmly believe community building is what keeps businesses alive. For us, employees’ experience is everything. We strongly believe that CX plus EX equals 10X Growth.”

He added,” I would like to thank my entire team for their constant support and for making Keka’s three series HR Conclave a huge success. It has been an enthralling experience to witness the HR community converge and engage in conversations that will help it grow and thrive.”

The Delhi chapter of Keka’s HR Conclave was attended by more than 150 people. It included a panel discussion that was graced by panelists and moderators like Sunny Verma- Group Head – Learning & OD – JBM Group, Renu Bohra – Chief People Officer – India & Indian Subcontinent Schenker India Pvt. Ltd, Divya Dang- Global HR Head – Cloud Analogy and Kshitiz Sachan – Lead process strategist -Keka HR. The last chapter of Keka’s HR Conclave ended positively, with HR leaders’ insightful interactions on digital HR. The other chapters of the conclave were held in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru earlier this year.

New Delhi, 27 February 2023: Day 3 of Arth – A Culture Fest being held at New Delhi’s Sunder Nursery witnessed one of the most captivating sessions titled ‘Gender (in)equality: Creating Balance in an Uncertain World where Honourable Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani was in conversation with Anuraag Saxena.

Commenting on the broad theme of the session, she said, “Indians have quintessentially never used gender to operate. And women especially aren’t defined by gender alone. They’re defined by their relationships, denoted by their responsibilities. I have never represented myself as a female party member. I’m proud of the religion I am born in, the region I am born to. I cannot be restricted to a pronoun.”

“Today we have a PM who not only looks at responding to the needs of a country but also infuse enthusiasm in today’s generation. He helps us envision how the world will look like twenty-five years later. I’m very glad that today Amrit Kaal is part of the conversation in a cultural festival like Arth. It shows that it is the people’s movement. There is a partnership between the people and the PM. One of greatest joys is the vibrancy of our culture,” she added.

She also talked about how reservation was an attempt to bring about equal opportunity. She said, “I became the upadhyaksh of BJP because my party made reservation for women within the sangathan so that we could have a greater say. Until we create equal opportunity, how can we deny even one citizen an opportunity. To just simply put one question or one answer, we’re doing great injustice even if we leave one woman or one child behind.”

Commenting on women’s representation in the Indian government she said, “Recently when we computed how many women are in administration, we have 1.9 crore women serving in various administrative capacity in the country. That’s a huge number and they’re all decision makers. These women are sitting as District Magistrates, women who are running fast track courts, women who are running pani samitis deciding which village gets how much water, women who are sitting as swachagrihis who decide which house does not have a toilet and looks into the allocation of funds that’s needed to build that toilet. That’s a huge number and I’m hoping that will grow. My biggest desire is to see number of young girls grow in the field of maths and science.”

The timeless Taj Mahal, New Delhi presented an exquisite evening with leading voices celebrating the spirit of women. The panel was graced by distinguished leaders from various walks of life – H.E. Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Ambassador of Finland to India, Ms. Satyavati Berera, Partner, PwC India, Dr. Sanjukta Parasor, Indian Police Service, Dr. Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer Fortis Healthcare and Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL.

Panelists from Right to Left – Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, Dr. Sanjukta Parasor, Indian Police Service, H.E. Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde Ambassador of Finland to India, Dr. Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer Fortis Healthcare, Ms. Satyavati Berera, Partner, PwC India and moderator Mr. Nikunj Dalmia