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13th March 2023, Delhi, India: In observance of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Patient Academy for Innovation and Research with Support from BAYER commenced the first leg of the EndoRun in Delhi, today. The EndoRun is a mass awareness initiative that will bring together survivors and their families, healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates, to march for a shared cause around Endometriosis. The goal is to raise awareness about endometriosis, spark a national conversation around the condition, and call for greater support and resources for individuals and families affected by it. The awareness initiative saw more than 150 participants from various patient groups.

Endometriosis is a common, chronic, gynecological condition, which affects over 247 million women globally and 42 million women in India1. It is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus2. Women with endometriosis suffer from chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, depression, and infertility. Diagnosis of the condition is often delayed by 6-10 years, significantly reducing a woman’s overall quality of life. This also impacts academic performance and work productivity, thus causing a large socio-economic burden3. The information on clinical presentation, the severity of the condition and associated risk factors for endometriosis are also very limited in India.

Dr. Ratna Devi, Director Patient Academy for Innovation and Research, said, “It is important to create awareness due to the delay in diagnosis and treatment. Most women live through excruciating pain and other severe symptoms and their voices are unheard or dismissed. Advocating for better diagnosis and early treatment is an urgent need. Women must be provided with a safe space to discuss and support each other through this experience”.

“Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women worldwide. With our deep-rooted expertise in women’s health, we are committed to improving the awareness on endometriosis. We are delighted to partner with PAIR and provide support to initiatives that will contribute to help women access better healthcare solutions. Information and communication among patients, and patient’s groups is essential to fast-track the endometriosis diagnosis. At Bayer, our goal is to improve the health outcomes of women through research and development and by introducing new treatment options for diseases including Endometriosis.” says Mr. Deepak Chopra, Business Unit Head, Women’s Health, Bayer Zydus Pharma.

The EndoRun started from Connaught Place in Delhi and was graced by Chief Guest Ms. Suman, an Oscar winner and national president of the Embark Care Foundation along with Dr. Madhu Goel, Associate Director – Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis La femme. Distinguished doctors and other patient support groups rendered support by offering expert guidance on endometriosis.

A coffee table book which is a collection of patient stories that features their journey and diagnosis story was also launched. It is aimed at empowering patients to take the right steps to connect with gynaecologists. The book will equip women to understand the condition through the perspectives of these women. The event also featured interactive sessions like Zumba, which aim to promote a healthy lifestyle among women.

“Through these pan India events, we hope that our efforts during Endometriosis Awareness Month will help break down the stigma surrounding endometriosis and promote greater understanding of the condition. We are committed to empowering those affected by endometriosis through education, advocacy, and support”, added Dr. Devi.

The other phases of the initiative are scheduled to take place on 25th March in Mumbai, 26th March in Pune, 28th March in Hyderabad and will conclude in Kolkata on 2nd April.

Hyderabad, 13th March 2023: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), observes World Glaucoma Week, every year across its network, to bring public focus on this eye disease that can affect both adults and children. World Glaucoma Week is a joint global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patients Association.

L V Prasad Eye Institute hosted a Glaucoma Awareness Walk to spread information about the dreaded Glaucoma disease, from LVPEI’s Banjara Hills campus, today. Chief Guest Sailesh Kolanu, Renowned Film Director and Screenwriter and Guest of Honour and Tollywood Actor of Colour Photo movie fame Suhas Pagolu, flagged off the walk. Dr Siddharth Dikshit, Glaucoma Consultant; Dr Sirisha Senthil, Senior Glaucoma Consultant; Dr Anil Kumar Mandal, Senior Glaucoma Consultant, L V Prasad Eye Institute; participated in the walk along with other Doctors, Patients, and Volunteers.

Speaking on the occasion Sailesh Kolanu said, whole heartedly applaud the doctors and medical professionals here for the wonderful work they are doing, day in and day out to ensure that the poorest man can access the best eye care. LV Prasad Eye Institute is acknowledged for its yeoman service. It is very important to be aware of Glaucoma, because it can steal your eyesight before your realise the damage it has done, Therefore it is necessary to undergo an eye check up every year, that way the disease can be detected at an early stage and help prevent the vision loss.

Suhas Pagolu said, till yesterday I wasn’t aware of this scary disease of the eye called Glaucoma and the serious harm it can cause to vision. Also understand that this disease creeps in to our eye without we realising it and the only way we can prevent it is through a regular eye check-up.

Dr Sirisha Senthil, said, there is hardly any awareness about Glaucoma disease, most people express their ignorance about the disease. In India the top most cause of irreversible blindness is Glaucoma. This is one of the most common diseases in people above 40 years of age, one in every ten people either suffer from this disease or are at risk to suffer from the disease. One of the reasons for 90% of the public in India being unaware of this disease is its lack of symptoms. Mostly its detected after the person loses 90% of his sight, but its late by then. There is no treatment for this disease, currently we can only prevent further damage at whatever stage the disease is detected, but can’t restore the lost vision. Therefore we need to create awareness about this disease for people to undergo regular eye check-up. If a family member has Glaucoma it is essential for the entire family to get checked. Even infants can be born with glaucoma, a one day old baby can be diagnosed with Glaucoma. It’s a misconception of Glaucoma being an old age phenomenon, it can be found even in an infant too.

Dr Anil Kumar Mandal said Glaucoma can affect any individual, be it newborn baby, children, adolescents or adults. The detection of the disease should be done as early as possible and treated immediately. It’s a disease that requires life long follow-up after detection and treatment. This walk is being organized to create collective awareness.

As part of the World Glaucoma Week, 12 – 18 March 2023, L V Prasad Eye Institute’s Kallam Anji Reddy Campus in Hyderabad; is organizing a Patient Interactive Forum, in addition to Awareness Walk held today, during the week, to raise awareness about early detection and treatment of vision-threatening Glaucoma eye disease. Patient Interactive Forum is a live patient interactive patient forum in six different languages of Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Odiya and Telugu. It will be held on 15 March 2023 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm through LVPEI’s YouTube channel. People can send in their queries using the below link. These queries will be answered by the LVPEI Glaucoma specialists during the live patient interactive session.

Glaucoma is an eye problem associated with an increase in eye pressure and is characterized by damage to the optic nerve leading to irreversible blindness. It is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss globally. The global estimates predict that the number of patients with glaucoma will rise from 76 million to 111.8 million by 2040, with majority of these patients residing in Africa and Asia. Available statistics indicate that 1.12 crore Indians (4.5% of the Indian population) suffer from glaucoma, including children, of which 11 lakh people have turned blind.

“A person with glaucoma will not have any early symptoms or pain despite the increase of eye pressure till 90% of vision is lost. Vision once lost due to glaucoma cannot be restored, and that is why it is also called the ‘Silent Thief of Vision’. Vision once lost cannot be restored, but an eye specialist with early detection and treatment can help in safeguarding and preserving your remaining vision. Patients who present in early stages have no visual disability and can lead completely normal life. A basic eye examination for glasses (undilated eye examination) cannot detect glaucoma. Only a comprehensive eye examination that includes an eye pressure check, dilated fundus examination and a gonioscopy (in certain cases) can help in detecting glaucoma early,” says Dr Siddharth Dikshit, Glaucoma Consultant, L V Prasad Eye Institute.

Even though 80% of blindness from glaucoma is preventable, almost 7 million people worldwide turn blind due to glaucoma, with 2/3rd of them being women. This is because a whopping 90% of glaucoma cases go undetected, presumably due to a lack of awareness.

“Glaucoma more commonly affects people beyond the age of 40 years, especially those who have high myopia or are diabetic (one in eight people above 40 years of age are at risk for glaucoma). Those having a family history of glaucoma or those who have sustained eye injuries or have undergone eye surgeries are also vulnerable to developing glaucoma. They should get their eyes checked annually to rule out glaucoma” adds Dr Dikshit.

Another word of caution by the doctors is that steroids should be judiciously and only under medical supervision. Excessive use of steroids can also lead to Glaucoma. People for whom it is necessary to use steroids, such as eye drops, inhalers, ointments or tablets, they should also get their eyes checked regularly.

Points to keep in mind:

•  While it is true that people over 40 are at a greater risk of developing open-angle glaucoma, there are other types of Glaucoma (some very severe) that can affect people younger than 40.
•  Even young newborns and infants, due to abnormal eye development, can develop Glaucoma. These children present with large bluish eyes.
•  Can a cataract surgery (to place a lens) restore vision lost due to Glaucoma? Just as a camera whose film (or the 100 megapixel sensor) is damaged, cannot be repaired by changing the lens, an eye with Glaucoma will not benefit with cataract extraction and intraocular lens placement alone.

Treatment

•  Depending on the type, severity and previous history, glaucoma can be treated with medications (usually eye drops), lasers (of various kinds) and surgery, if required
•  The treatment for glaucoma aims at controlling the eye pressure and preventing further vision loss due to glaucoma.
•  Glaucoma surgery is not usually aimed at improving, but preserving the remaining vision.
•  Accompanying cataract surgery, when the eye has cataract, can recover the vision the vision attributable to cataract.

Kolkata: After a lively encounter at the Gachibowli Stadium that ended in a goalless draw last week, Hyderabad FC will now travel to Kolkata, as they take on ATK Mohun Bagan in the second leg of the Hero Indian Super League Semifinal at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Monday.

The Mariners bowed out at this stage to a spirited Hyderabad FC side last season but with the tie evenly poised after the first leg, this clash at the Salt Lake Stadium promises to be a blockbuster.

Juan Ferrando’s men are one of the strongest sides in the league, and put on a solid display away from home last Thursday. The likes of Hugo Boumous, Manvir Singh, Pritam Kotal and Dimitri Petratos all came close to giving the Mariners a lead in Hyderabad, but failed to break a resilient Hyderabad FC defense all night.

Manvir and Akash Mishra put on a thrilling display of pace and strength to cancel each other out on the wing while Odei Onaindia and Chinglesana Konsham hardly gave the visitors a sniff on goal.

But it was a story of two shot-stoppers, who excelled under pressure. Vishal Kaith pulled off a couple of stunning saves at one end. Gurmeet Singh made sure his goal was not breached at the other end as both teams kept their 11th clean sheet of the season, on the night.

With the two teams registering a one-goal win apiece in the league stage, the second leg could also be a close and cagey affair.

Speaking to the media ahead of the game, HFC Head Coach Manolo Marquez said that it will be a very difficult game for both teams. “ATK Mohun Bagan have a very good squad and some very dangerous players. I think we managed to keep them quite for most of the game in the first leg.”

“But they are a strong team and will be difficult to beat at home. We played a very good game tactically in Hyderabad and will look to do the same at the Salt Lake Stadium,” added the Spaniard.

Hyderabad started without key contributors Joao Victor (returning from injury) and Bartholomew Ogbeche, both of who only came off the bench on Thursday. Laxmikant Kattimani has also been absent, which meant that HFC had three of their captains not starting the first leg.

However, the likes of Borja Herrera, Javi Siverio, Mohammad Yasir, Halicharan Narzary, Joel Chianese and Sahil Tavora were all impressive on Thursday and will look to put in a similar performance in this game as well.

But playing away from home, Coach Manolo believes that the Mariners will be a tough nut to crack in Kolkata. “ATK Mohun Bagan are a really strong side at home. They make sure that the players get every advantage they can and that is normal.”

“They do things like leaving the pitch with a lot of water, cutting the grass to exactly 20mm and other things that helps their players. But we are a strong side wherever we play as we do not change our style and that makes us a tough team to beat,” he added.

Hyderabad are the only side to beat ATK Mohun Bagan in their last six games but are yet to beat the Mariners at the Salt Lake Stadium. They will hope that they can set this record straight in what is the most important game of their season so far.

The game kicks-off at 7:30 pm IST on Monday and will be telecasted live on the Star Sports Network with live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV.

New Delhi, 13th March 2023: The first Indians to be invited to perform at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and nominee for the Global Indian Music Academy Awards for Best Classical Instrumentalists, the Mohan Brothers – Lakshay Mohan(Sitar) and Aayush Mohan(Sarod) presented Marvel of Jugalbandi Season 2, a live concert tour today in Nation’s Capital at Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, where audience witnessed a celebration of the true spirit of Jugalbandi (Duet) – a music format which brings about a classic blend of two instruments.

This concert tour involved a jugalbandi of the traditional Indian instruments: Sitar & Sarod which have been a part of our Indian Classical Music for hundreds of years and are considered two of the most challenging instruments to master. Apart from Delhi the shows also happened in Mumbai and Bangalore as well. The event was graced by the wonderful presence of Shyam Mohan Gupta, Mr. K L Ganju, Golfer Neelam Prataap Rudy, Kathak Dancer Shinjini Kulkarni, Artist Manisha Gawade, Entrepreneur & Fashion Designer Neha Gupta, Poet Rekha Gupta, Ghazal Singer Radhika Chopra & many more.

Hyderabad, March 13th, 2023: The Shri Ram Universal School, Hyderabad became a microcosm of the ancient Indian towns and villages at its premises at Nanakramguda today. It enabled students and parents to revisit and bring back the rich ambience of indigenous traditional attire, Indian cuisine, native games, architectural marvels, languages, in short everything that Indian culture epitomises. The event was All About Culture and was witnessed by the awestruck visitors comprising of students and parents. A signature event of The Shri Ram Universal school, it was a culmination of the year long journey, which had students being part of immersive experiences such as ‘Form Evenings’, celebrations and events. Guests of honour Ms Sujata, IPS, IDES officer and Mr L N Ramaswamy, sculptor, graced the occasion and were amazed by the ingenuity of the students.

The event had breathtaking performance of a unique Sand Art, traditional and lesser-known dances such as puppet dances from across India including kathputli, choir performance and much more. ‘Shriites’ stole the limelight with their Nukkad Natak and Flash Mob.

A showcase of the traditional dresses and weaves was displayed by parents and teachers. The Director of Education and Founder Principal, Dr Jyothi Reddy and Vice President of Operations joined in for the showcase. Parents were astounded by the student’s initiative to showcase their learning in creative ways. Visitors savoured the traditional food and enjoyed the special performances. For the students, it was indeed a true evaluation of learning happening outside classrooms.

Gurugram: Signature Global, a prominent real estate brand in affordable and Mid-Income Housing, commemorated the 52nd National Safety Day and Week with great zeal at its project sites located in Gurugram. The company has organized a week-long campaign, starting from the 4th of March to the 10th of March 2023, in collaboration with its contractors, employees, and construction workers. The objective of this campaign is to rekindle the commitment to ensuring a safe work environment throughout the year and promoting occupational health and safety.

The campaign was held across various Signature Global sites, including Sector 36 Sohna-Park 4 5 and Serenas in Sohna, Proxima at Sector 89, Millennia 1 at 37D, SG City Sector 81, and SG City Sector 92.

Mr. Lalit Kumar Aggarwal, Vice Chairman and Whole-Time Director of Signature Global (India) Ltd., expressed his views on this occasion, stating, “As a company, Signature Global has always emphasized the significance of maintaining a secure and healthy work environment, thereby providing our customers with the highest quality standards. Safety Week, besides spreading awareness about safe work practices, provides us with a unique opportunity to implement the safety policies on a daily basis and minimize adverse incidents.’’ He further added how Signature Global also understands the importance of humanity, Signature Global provides Day-Care facilities for the children of the workers and even provides education-related activities to encourage the children to further take up on the opportunities and have a promising future.

The primary objective of National Safety Day is to underscore the importance of safety measures and raise awareness among individuals to follow them stringently, thereby averting any mishaps in the workplace. Each year, the theme of the occasion is carefully selected to highlight the criticality of maintaining a safe and secure work environment. The theme chosen for this year’s observance is “Our Aim – Zero Harm,” which epitomizes the crucial objective of safeguarding society as a whole. The event aims to curtail the frequency of incidents causing harm to people, resources, and the environment. Signature Global holds ISO Certification for Safety.

Kolkata, 11th March 2023: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, a leading small finance bank, is proud to assist Kolkata Traffic Police on the “Respect Women” campaign. The campaign aims to promote the safety and well-being of women in the city and to create awareness about the need to respect women’s rights.

As part of the “Respect Women” campaign, Kolkata Traffic Police Department will coordinate the city’s auto & cab drivers and educate them about women’s safety and their rights. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank extend support by providing traffic signage, and barricades and commits to further supporting this cause in the future.

Ujjivan SFB strongly believes in empowering women and is committed to promoting gender equality as part of its inclusive strategy, both for its customers and employees. Through this joint initiative, Ujjivan SFB aims to raise awareness among city drivers and citizens about the importance of respecting women’s rights. The bank believes that this initiative will have a positive impact on the society, towards creating a more gender-equal world.

New Delhi, 11th March 2023: PAUL, the globally acclaimed French restaurant, is now open at Select CITYWALK, Delhi’s most admired shopping center. The latest launch is an addition to a growing food and beverage portfolio for Select CITYWALK, which has recently witnessed multiple new national and international brands opening their doors for patrons. PAUL, which is known for its overall ambience, meticulous service, and French cuisine will be launching with an exclusive menu, specially crafted for Select CITYWALK. This will be their fourth outlet in Delhi-NCR as they expand to more locations.

PAUL, has been known for its signature menu, inspired by European cuisine, with a focus on the freshest and finest ingredients, sourced locally and internationally. It’s a perfect place for you to indulge yourself in a tasteful palette of coffee, hot chocolate, viennoiseries, salads, soups, crepes, quiches, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, risottos, and a lot more delicacies with an artistic twist. Furthermore, the brand focuses on and adheres to the philosophy of ‘Eating Well’. They use all-natural raw materials, free from additives and artificial colours. The vision of the brand is to create heartfelt moments around healthy, quality, and swoon-worthy items.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Yogeshwar Sharma, CEO & Executive Director Select CITYWALK said, “We are delighted to launch PAUL at Select CITYWALK and bring their signature cuisine to the shopping center. In the past year or so, the brand has earned a stellar name and has great consumer affinity. Our aim has always been to offer a diverse curation in hospitality to our visitors and PAUL is distinctive in it’s offerings. Partnering with such brands to create exclusive and authentic experiences allows us to keep the experience fresh for all our visitors

Payal Singh, Head of Marketing – PAUL said ,”PAUL has 133 years of French lineage that embodies rich history and tradition . With the expansion of our business, we are thrilled to bring the taste of France to our customers in India. We are known for our bakery, pastries, viennoiserie, and other iconic French dishes, and we are here to restore PAUL’s traditional taste with new inventions. With this launch, we hope to serve South Delhi’s most dynamic and happening neighbourhood. Whether it’s a romantic dinner, an intimate celebration, or a casual meal with friends, PAUL is the perfect destination. We are confident that this restaurant will be recognised as one of the most prestigious and premium French casual dining establishments in the entire Northern Territory. We invite everyone to embark on a culinary journey through the heart of France by visiting our new outlet at Select CITYWALK, Saket.

11th March 2023: With the element of comedy at its very heart, Atypical is one such show that raises a sensitive issue like autism and tries to create awareness about the same. This is the story of 18-year-old Sam Gardner who deals with autism. He decides to give romance and love a shot and sets out to find the perfect girl for himself. The show then takes us around his life, including his family and friends. Watch Atypical every Monday to Friday at 10 pm only on Comedy Central.

Let’s take a look at some awe-inspiring moments from the new comedy series – Atypical!

An act of heroism by Sam!

One fine day when an unpredictable incident took place where Paige lost her way. The viewers are very aware of the fear Sam has when it comes to public speaking and this came out as a shocking thing when he stood up, grabbed the note from her and went on the stage straight away to give the speech on behalf of her. Everyone applauded this act of heroism by him and praised him for the same.

An unpredictable presentation!

Sam’s love for penguins is not hidden from anyone around his class and the viewers. One fine day during a presentation in the classroom he came up all prepared to showcase the life story of those little penguins and the struggle they faced during their entire life. Everyone was so touched when he showcased their struggle and compared the same with his classmates.

A Sweet gesture by Paige!

Paige wished to attend Winter Formal with Sam, but due to his lack of interest in music, she thought of a unique idea to take him along and make Sam dance with her at the event. The idea she used was a silent disco. Yes, the music was played right in the ears of the attendees, and this is how she made Sam dance with her resulting in it being the best-ever romantic event in their life.

Paige is always there for Sam!

Here comes the reason for Paige losing her voice, it was because of the bullies you use to harass Sam in the classroom. There were some classmates who wrote some mean comments on the yearbook of Sam and Paige took this upon themselves. Later, she fought with them and yelled at them so much that she had to lose her voice because of the same. She proved herself and showcased that she is always there for Sam.

An unexpected buyer!

Paige is sad when she finds a red canoe with her because of the bad memories of failure associated with it. She somehow turned out to be a happy soul when she came to know that she has got a buyer for the same. Everyone around was so shocked when they found that the buyer is none other than Sam. Watch the entire show to know what happens next in the story of Sam and Paige.

Tune into Comedy Central and be a part of Sam’s rather Atypical journey, every Monday to Friday at 10 PM!

Mumbai- In earlier times, both people’s birth place and work place used to be the same, but now it is not the case. In today’s world, a person has to go from one city to another to earn for survival and career growth. Apart from this, even living in the same city, one has to change places due to work culture. In such a situation, when changing the residence place repeatedly, the belongings of the house also have to be shifted from one place to another. There are many problems. Shifting home effects is very tedious, so the home effects shifting work in the urban areas is done by Packers and Movers companies. Over the past few years, this business is in great demand.

The Movers Group was established 3 years ago to strengthen packers and mover’s industry. The Movers Group is a not for profit association. The Movers Group has been established with the intention of increasing the quality of service of moving companies in India and to create a reliable and trusted ecosystem for the final customers as well as the business. The Movers Group has been started by Mr. Ghanshyam Pradhan of Pradhan Relocations, Mr. PK Sharma of World Star Packers and Movers, Mr. Jatin Rai of Panya Global Relocations, Mr. Virendra Singh of Om International Packers and Movers and Mr. Hemanshu Gala of V4M Relocations. The Movers Group is a training and networking platform where owners of moving companies can train themselves, and can get access to partners in other cities sharing the same ideologies and business ethics and attitude. The members of the Movers group have come together to give quality services to the whole of India without any hassle, and at competitive prices.

The Movers Group intends to help members to establish new commercial verticals (products and services) within India and internationally. While giving more information about this, Movers Group founder P.K. Sharma said, “Moving industry in India, also known as packers and mover’s industry. The increase in urbanization, the rise of e-commerce and the growth of the Indian economy is increasing rapidly. The industry estimates about fifty thousand crore rupees (about 6.7 billion US dollars) And it is growing at the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15- %. In its third year, the Movers Group has claimed a strong strength of more than 50 members, With the specification that one city is represented by only one member. The mover’s group’s mission is to grow to 150 cities by 2023.”

The Movers Group founder Hemangshu Gala said in this annual conference, “Packers and Movers Service Business is flourishing and rapidly growing and a highly service oriented business. There is high demand for both local and interstate shifting and professional relocation needs of consumers is increasing every day. Thousands of people need local and interstate home transfer services every month in major cities. They are looking for reliable and cost -effective packers and movers service providers. Overall, there is great potential for development in packers and mover’s industry in India, and it is expected to grow along with the development of the Indian economy and urbanization, which will increase the demand for moving services. Movers Group helps its members to face challenges to the industry and ensure the reliability and quality of services provided to customers.”