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The Shop is excited to unveil its Spring Summer collection, ‘Malmal Mela’. The material used for this collection is Mul Mul in a wide range of eco-friendly products in clothing including nightwear, loungewear, men’s and women’s wear and home furnishings such as table linen, mats, napkins, bed linen, cushions, kitchen items, curtains from 10am to 7pm on Friday and Saturday, April 26th and 27th, 2024, at The Folly, Amethyst, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai. For inquiries, contact us at 044 45991630/31.

A team of 6-9 talented designers got together from different backgrounds along with an experienced senior designer leading the team, have worked together to produce this unique and exquisite collection.

The price range of this collection is from Rs.600/- to Rs.5,000/-.

The Shop

The Shop, established in 1969 by Kamal Singh and Preminder Singh, is a family-run business dedicated to crafting items that enhance the beauty of everyday life. Our inspiration stems from traditional textiles, honoring individuality, and embracing the essence of living in a sacred environment.

For over five decades, we have drawn inspiration from indigenous textiles and crafts to create products that embody a blend of traditional designs and modern aesthetics. Our skilled artisans infuse each piece with mindfulness, resulting in unique offerings that enrich the concept of beautiful living.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our ethos centers around advocating for a life of beauty and appreciating the smallest wonders that enrich our daily experiences. We are committed to embodying values such as solidarity, cooperation, curiosity, creativity, diversity, and sustainability.

OUR WORKSHOP

Our workshop embraces organic materials and spacious, sunlit areas to inspire artists and designers. We handle most tasks in-house, including dyeing, printing, embroidering, quilting, and textile design, employing eco-friendly methods like rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharging for sustainable production.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

For decades, our work ethos has been rooted in traditional, environmentally conscious practices. To reduce our global footprint, we utilize solar-heated water for dyeing, harvest rainwater for reuse and groundwater recharge, and treat all production effluents responsibly. Our construction methods focus on indigenous materials and traditional techniques, such as white-washing walls with lime and cow dung (gobar). Atriums in our building foster a well-lit, airy workspace with gardens, promoting a pollution-free environment and connecting us with nature.

OUR STORES

In the past fifty years, The Shop has evolved significantly. Beginning as a single store in Delhi, we have expanded across cities like Mumbai, Noida, Meharchand Market in South Delhi, and Gurgaon. Our reach now extends to international markets through exports. Recently, we’ve launched new outlets in Bangalore and Kochi, along with a presence in the Museum of Goa and a permanent store in Panjim and Sangolda. Our store, The Attic in Connaught Place, showcases treasures from previous seasons, offering valued discoveries to our clientele. Additionally, we achieved a milestone with the inauguration of our Workroom in Gurgaon, specializing in bespoke interior designs.

OUR SOCIAL COMMITMENT

We adhere to local laws concerning minimum wage, child labor, workplace safety, and prevention of sexual harassment. Our commitment to employee satisfaction includes various support measures and benefits such as alternate Saturdays off, company-sponsored team trips, interest-free emergency loans, and assistance during family emergencies. As a result, many of our employees have been with us for over 25 years. Our supervisory and some managerial roles are often filled from within our talented and experienced workforce. We are proud to have second-generation staff members who have chosen to continue their careers in our familiar and supportive workspace.

DESIGN

We deliver two collections a year – Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter. Pop-up stores in Frankfurt and Paris as a part of trade fairs – Heimtextil, Ambiente, Trade shows, NY NOW, and IIGF are also an annual ritual. Our design team actively works to bring fresh ideas into the market. We print our own CADs. A fully equipped sampling department ensures that each new style and print is tried out for quality and viability before it is introduced into the market.

PRODUCT RANGE

We have a wide product range that consists of Home, Kitchen, Women’s Clothing, Men’s Clothing, Kids Wear, Stoles, Toys, Accessories, Bags, and You Care Products.

DYEING

Our dyeing department is equipped with fabric dyeing jigger machines that can handle large widths and huge quantities of fabrics. Experimentation with dyeing techniques such as ombre, shibori, sponging, and marbling combined with rich color fastening techniques helps us produce fabrics with vibrant colors and unique designs.

SCREEN PRINTING

Prints are our specialty. Our screen printing division is fully equipped to deliver top-notch color definition and quality prints, including pigment and discharge printing. We excel in creating intricate patterns and layouts, managing up to 48 screens per design. All our tables are heated for optimal quality and color fastness. With our in-house computer and hand artwork capabilities, along with a dedicated screen exposing section, we minimize turnaround time for samples.

BLOCK PRINTING

Our block printing section allows us to experiment with traditional prints and create smaller print runs.

SURFACE EMBELLISHMENT

We employ craftspeople who are skilled at a wide range of surface embellishment work -beadwork, zardozi, hand knotting, stonework, and sequin work. We also continue to experiment with newer techniques from time to time.

HAND EMBROIDERY

We produce hand-embroidered products with experienced craftspeople working with Kantha, Chicken work, Chain, Hand quilting, Aari, and many other techniques.

MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Our expert craftsmen can produce intricate designs with a number of different stitches, techniques, and materials. We have Chicken & Aari (crewel) embroidery machines and use wool, cotton, or silk thread.

APPLIQUE & PATCHWORK

Our unique patchwork are bright, colorful, and sophisticated. They are created using a range of techniques and fabrics by our skilled artisans.

PRODUCTION

Operating out of production units at NOIDA (India), we have streamlined the production process to minimize overheads, maximize output, and focus on quality. Our factories are equipped with the latest machinery to suit our customers’ needs.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Our Quality Assurance team is independent of the production department. We inspect all fabric and accessories at the Greige, dyed, and printed stages and have stringent final checking standards to ensure that finished products going to our customers are of the highest standard.

FINISHING

Washing – Industrial washing machines, Hydro extractors, and drying tumblers ensure that products are washed to the highest international standards.

Ironing – Steam Irons with vacuum tables to give the best finish possible.

Finishing & Packing – Every piece is checked and packed to provide the best quality.

YOU CARE

Our YOU CARE project is a conscious undertaking and unique range where we transform every bit of our stunning prints into beautiful products, respecting our craft people’s efforts and our earth. We try to upcycle all our fabric waste using innovative and green solutions. We create recyclable products, use excess fabric to create assorted pieces of great aesthetic and economic value, and are committed to the use of natural fibers alone to strive for a more sustainable future.

Bengaluru, 16th April 2024: Pune-headquartered Arya Omnitalk, a joint venture between two of India’s most reputed business houses, Arvind Ltd. and the JM Baxi Group, has secured an exclusive partnership with Motorola Solutions to distribute Professional and Commercial Radios in India.

Arya Omnitalk operates three business divisions, namely Shared Mobile Radio Services (SMR), GPS-based Fleet Tracking and Management Solutions, and Toll and Highway Traffic Management Systems (HTMS). Under this collaboration, Arya Omnitalk will exclusively distribute Motorola Solutions’ MOTOTRBO Portfolio of products, along with continuing to distribute Wave PTX and associated services.

A leading provider of PMRTS (Public Mobile Radio Trunking Services), CMRTS (Captive Mobile Radio Trunking Services), and Broadband Push-to-talk devices, Arya Omnitalk holds licenses to operate in 18 cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Indore, Kolkata, Bharuch, Navi Mumbai, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Jaipur.

These radios are specially designed for organizations operating in today’s fast-moving business environment. They allow real-time, instant communication among teams, improving coordination in fast-paced environments. It allows cross-platform compatibility and works across various devices and platforms, ensuring seamless communication between different teams and devices within the company. These radios connect teams spread across different locations and facilities. It can integrate with existing communication systems and tools, streamlining processes and enhancing overall connectivity within the company.

These radios provide secure communication channels, crucial for the industries where confidentiality and data protection are paramount. It enables swift response during emergencies or critical situations, ensuring immediate communication for rapid decision-making and crisis management.

These services cater to important sectors such as Municipal Corporations, Manufacturing, Security, Oil & Gas, Transport and Logistics, Warehousing, Educational Institutes, IT/ITeS, Hospitality, Hospitals, Embassies, Mines, and Construction.

Speaking of the occasion, Mr. Paresh Shetty, CEO, Arya Omnitalk said, “We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Motorola Solutions, further solidifying the trust we’ve built with the brand and customers over the years. This exclusive partnership grants us the opportunity to sell best in class products in India. Our commitment remains unwavering in delivering unmatched customer experiences, ensuring every interaction mirrors our dedication to excellence and satisfaction.”

Chennai: Castrol, a subsidiary of the bp Group and a global pioneer in lubricants, announces its strategic association with Shah Rukh Khan, the iconic Bollywood superstar, as its brand ambassador. This association marks a significant step in Castrol’s commitment to delivering high-performance lubricants.

Over the next two years, Shah Rukh Khan will feature in digital, print, and TV campaigns for bp and Castrol, showcasing their wide range of products.

Mr. Sashi Mukundan, President of bp India and Senior Vice President of the bp group, commented, “The association with Shah Rukh Khan reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. This move embodies our shared values of performance, reliability, and sustainability. We are proud to be a part of this endeavor, as we shape the future of mobility together.”

Mr. Sandeep Sangwan, Managing Director of Castrol India Limited, added, “This association signifies Castrol’s dedication to innovation and excellence, mirroring the actor’s illustrious career. With Shahrukh Khan onboard, our commitment to enhancing vehicle performance is embellished for generations to come.”

Shah Rukh Khan, known for his versatile career spanning three decades, embodies Castrol’s spirit of continuous evolution. His passion for automobiles further strengthens the synergy with Castrol.

Expressing his excitement, the timeless superstar Shah Rukh Khan remarked, “I am thrilled to associate with Castrol, a brand I’ve long admired for its commitment to performance. As a fellow automobile enthusiast, I believe Castrol’s dedication perfectly aligns with my pursuit of excellence. Together, we aspire to inspire and empower drivers to revel in the joy and liberation of the open road, safely. I am eager to embark on this journey together.”

This association reflects Castrol’s vision for the future, anchored in innovation and technology. With Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador, Castrol aims to reach a wider audience and maintain its status as a premier choice for advanced lubricants and services.

Chennai: Nutella, the hazelnut cocoa spread, has been bringing smiles to the faces of millions of consumers globally for 60 years now and has evolved into a household name. To take the celebrations of its 60th year a notch higher, Nutella® wants to celebrate the power of smiles, simply because the more you practice, the more they spread. A celebrative line of 11 delightful limited-edition jars has been unveiled on this occasion, to nurture the emotional bonding with all generations and diverse personalities.

Each jar in the limited-edition collection represents a character recognizable amongst our friends, family or even ourselves. The 11 iconic Persona jars aim to share smiles among our loved ones and are uniquely labelled, representing different facets of consumers’ personalities like The Captain, The Best Friend, The Photo Maker, The Pet Lover, The Boss, The Fashion Icon, The Chef, The Explorer, The Superhero, The Rockstar and The No. 1 Fan. These limited-edition jars will be available across India.

To mark the launch of these limited-edition jars, Nutella has unveiled a series of digital films with brand endorser, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. Through the films, Ranveer asks viewers to spread smiles while showcasing all the 11 iconic jars, resonating the jar labels to himself and his loved ones. For instance, he relates himself as ‘The Fashion Icon ‘and ‘The Rockstar’, his mom as ‘The Chef’ and dedicates ‘The No.1 Fan’ jar to all his followers. He also encourages the audience to scan the QR code on the jars, where they can stand a chance to win an exclusive Nutella jumper and can dedicate a virtual jar with a message to their loved ones.

As part of the new campaign, Nutella® has launched an exciting on-pack promo. Consumers can scan the QR code on the lid of the jar, which will lead them to the website Nutella.com, where they can enter the contest and choose an Iconic Jar that most accurately represents their persona. 200 lucky winners will receive an exclusive Nutella 60 Years Jumper, and nearly 2000 lucky winners will receive exciting vouchers. Via the QR code, consumers can customize a virtual jar to write a message to a loved one also.

Zoher Kapuswala, Marketing Head, Nutella, Ferrero India, states: For 60 years, Nutella® has been a part of millions of households, spreading smiles and creating cherished memories. Through the campaign, we continue to celebrate ‘60 years of Nutella”, by inspiring our consumers to gift the most relevant jar to their loved ones or even themselves. These limited-edition iconic persona jars will instantly remind us of someone in our life who represents a persona and will create for a spontaneous gifting moment…thereby spreading smiles.

Chennai, 19 March 2024: IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd (IndiaFirst Life), one of India’s fastest-growing private life insurers has taken a strategic and technological leap by migrating its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to Salesforce, the #1AI CRM. IndiaFirst Life will leverage Salesforce Financial Service Cloud to unify customer interactions, manage data efficiently, enhance team collaboration, and significantly improve its customer servicing capabilities.

IndiaFirst Life’s decision to migrate to Salesforce was fuelled by its desire to leverage cutting- edge cloud technology functionalities tailored specifically for the life insurance industry. With Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, IndiaFirst Life gains a robust 360-degree customer view, enabling personalized interactions and automating workflows to optimize resources. Advanced analytics and reporting will enable real-time insights and integration with third-party applications has helped minimize disruption. Enhanced client engagement is facilitated through personalized communication, enhanced security features protect data integrity – boosting trust and compliance, and Salesforce’s scalable architecture helps IndiaFirst Life to ensure future readiness, empowering it to adapt to the evolving market dynamics.

These capabilities of Salesforce are pivotal in IndiaFirst Life’s journey toward becoming a more agile, efficient, and customer-centric organization. They help the company drive success by enhancing operational efficiency and aligning customer servicing capabilities with modern financial landscape requirements. Orbit Innovation has played a key role in the implementation process, enabling end-to-end deployment, and transforming the service experience for IndiaFirst Life.

Emphasising the organisation’s commitment to technological advancement, Vishakha RM, MD & CEO, IndiaFirst Life, said, “Our collaboration with Salesforce reflects our ongoing commitment to continuously improve our technological infrastructure. The migration to the state-of-the art Salesforce CRM platform has streamlined our customer interactions, led to efficient data management, and enhanced team collaborations. This strategic partnership further strengthens our #CustomerFirst philosophy and underscores our dedication to innovation and delivering exceptional value and a hyper-personalised experience to our customers.”

Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson & CEO, Salesforce India, added, “With technology driving rapid evolution in India’s financial landscape, it’s crucial to seize the opportunity to enhance customer experiences, harness data insights, and empower employees. We are thrilled to be a part of the digital transformation journey of IndiaFirst Life, by enabling them to redefine customer interactions and drive operational efficiency, staying ahead in the dynamic financial landscape and driving success. Our collaboration will further streamline operations, propelling IndiaFirst Life as pioneers in tech-enabled offerings in the insurance sector. The association with IndiaFirst Life will fortify our growing reputation as a partner of choice for the financial sector.”

The project was conceptualized, designed, and implemented within a record time of three months. With the first phase of migration completed, all users at IndiaFirst Life are now using Salesforce for customer servicing. IndiaFirst Life is now working on enhancing its servicing capabilities, fine-tuning its existing processes to improve on its First Time Right (FTR) and Straight-Through Processing (STP) scores, and reduce overall TATs.

Chennai, 14th March 2024: Chennai Singams fought right till the end but went down off the penultimate ball to Srinagar Ke Veer by three wickets in a thrilling Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10 match at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium here on Tuesday.

Defending a total of 109 for 7, Chennai kept taking wickets at regular intervals in the chase but could not prevent Srinagar from qualifying for the semi-finals.

Bablu Patil swings big

After Srinagar chose to bowl, Bablu Patil injected momentum into the Chennai innings with a blistering 37 off just 10 deliveries at No 5. Coming in when Chennai needed some big hits at 44 for 3 into the seventh over, Patil swung five sixes off his blade. Standing outside the off stump, Patil pounced on the full deliveries and swung them high and square on the leg side.

Opener Sagar Ali contributed 21 off 15 with three sixes, while Dilip Binjwa, V Vignesh and Aniket Sanap cracked a six each towards the end of the innings to help Chennai cross the 100-run mark.

50-50 challenge

One of the unique aspects of the ISPL is the 50-50 challenge. A batting team sets themselves a target of a minimum of 16 runs and chooses who should bowl from the opposition team. If the batting team achieves or exceeds the target, 50 per cent more runs are added. For example, if a team scores 20 runs, they will get 30 runs for that over and if they score 10 runs, they will get only five runs.

Chennai just missed besting their 50-50 challenge, scoring 15 off the over, and getting seven deducted from their total. They throttled Srinagar in the 50-50 challenge during the chase, with Vishwanath Jadhav conceding just four runs while striking off consecutive deliveries, as Srinagar could add only two to their total.

Vignesh strikes early

ignesh had got Chennai off to a rousing start in their defence, taking two wickets in the opening Tape Ball over with massive inswing. But Lokesh revived the Srinagar chase with 49 off 26, including five sixes. With 16 runs needed off the last over, Binjwa conceded a couple of sixes but also removed Lokesh and Deepak Dogra. However, with three needed off two, No 9 Rajesh Sorte hit the first ball he faced for a straight four.

Chennai face Falcon Risers Hyderabad in their crucial last league match on Wednesday.

Brief scores: Chennai Singams 109-7 in 10 overs (Bablu Patil 37, Sagar Ali 21; Bhushan Gole 3-30) lost to Srinagar Ke Veer 111-7 in 9.5 overs (L. Lokesh 49, Mohammed Nadeem 24; Dilip Binjwa 3-35, V Vignesh 2-6, Vishwanath Jadhav 2-15) by three wickets.

Chennai, 12th March 2024: Ketan Mhatre smashed 60 off just 21 balls, but the opener’s nine sixes – including seven successive maximums – were in vain as Chennai Singams fell short by 21 runs against Majhi Mumbai in their Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10 match at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium here on Sunday. It was Chennai’s first loss in the ISPL after back-to-back wins.

Mhatre mayhem
Faced with a steep target of 150, Mhatre revived the Chennai chase from 8 for 2 in some style. In seven deliveries he faced from the end of the second over to the start of the fourth over, Mhatre slammed seven successive sixes, sending the ball soaring every time in the arc between deep extra cover and deep midwicket.

Vijay Pawle was the bowler to take the maximum punishment as Mhatre slammed him for five consecutive sixes in the third over. Mhatre brought up his half-century in just 15 balls with his powerful hitting. But the opener departed in the sixth over, with Chennai still needing another 72.

50-50 challenge
One of the unique aspects of the ISPL is the 50-50 challenge. A batting team sets themselves a target of a minimum of 16 runs and chooses who should bowl from the opposition team. If the batting team achieves or exceeds the target, 50 per cent more runs are added. For example, if a team scores 20 runs, they will get 30 runs for that over and if they score 10 runs, they will get only five runs.

Chennai scored 17 runs off the 50-50 challenge off Devid Gogoi in the seventh over, boosting their total by 25 runs overall. But they also lost the wickets of Sanjay Kanojjiya and Vishwanath Jadhav (23 off 12).

Faced with a couple of tight overs from Pawle and Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, Chennai were left with too much to do in the last over from Gogoi, and ended on 128 for 9 in their ten overs.

Early strikes
With a couple of miserly overs from left-arm pacer R. Thavith Kumar, and strikes from Farman Khan and Jadhav, Chennai had Mumbai in some bother at 26 for 3. But 40s from Dalhor and Pawle, followed by some late strikes from Krushna Pawar and Ashraf Khan, took Mumbai to 149 for 5.

Chennai ,1st March.2024: Shares of GPT Healthcare which runs hospitals under the ILS Hospital brand made its debut on the exchange to close at a premium of 7.93%. The scrip listed Rs 216.15 per share on BSE and Rs 215 per share on NSE, at a premium of 16.21% and 15.59% respectively. The company’s share price closed at Rs 200.75 per share on the BSE, a 7.93% premium, and at Rs 200.25 per share on the NSE, a 6.86% premium.

As per NSE, the total quantity traded stood at 207.43 lakh shares, on BSE the total Quantity stood at 11.58 lakh shares. Total Turnover (BSE+NSE) on Day 1 stood at Rs 454.44 crore.

The Market Capitalization of the Company at today’s closing price stood at Rs. 1647.25 Crore as per BSE and Rs. 1643.15 Crore as per NSE.

GPT Healthcare, founded by Dwarika Prasad Tantia and Dr Om Tantia started with a 8 bed hospital at Salt Lake, Kolkata in 2000. Today it operates four full service multispecialty hospitals, with a total capacity of 561 beds and attends to over 35 specialties and super specialties such as internal medicine, diabetology, gastroenterology, orthopaedics and joint replacements, interventional cardiology, neurology, neurology, neurosurgery, paediatrics and neonatology.

Dr. Om Tantia, has over 4 decades of experience as a surgeon and is a specialist in the field of laparoscopic surgery. He has been the president of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India along with multiple accolades to his credit, including the honorary professorship bestowed by the Indian Medical Association.

Its total income increased 7.3% to Rs 3610.37 million in fiscal year 2023 from Rs 3374.15 million in fiscal year 2022, primarily due to the increases in income from hospital services, aided by increase in patient volume; increase in income from pharmacy sales.

For the six months ended September 30, 2023, revenue from operations stood at Rs 2,041.76 million and net profit at Rs 234.85 million.

India, February 27, 2024: In a significant move to deepen its roots in the Chennai market, Madras Mandi, one of the leading fresh produce brands, has unveiled plans for an extensive offline expansion across the city. Understanding the dynamic market’s need for quality, affordability, and convenience, the brand is set to open 20 new stores in Chennai by the end of 2024.This expansion underscores the brand’s commitment to offering a personalised shopping experience that caters to the unique preferences of Chennai’s diverse neighbourhoods.This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance accessibility to farm-fresh goods and engage more deeply with local communities.

“Our expansion in Chennai is not just about opening new stores; it’s about embedding ourselves in the fabric of each locality, offering a tailored experience that meets the specific needs of our customers,” said Prashanth Vasan, CEO of Madras Mandi. “We’re here to build lasting relationships with the Chennai community, providing them with fresh, quality produce that enriches their daily lives.”

Madras Mandi differentiates itself from competitors through unique farm experiences and community-focused events like “Kootanchoru,” aiming to foster a stronger connection with its customers. These initiatives, along with a focus on fresh, quality produce, position Madras Mandi as a frontrunner in the Chennai market. The “Kootanchoru” event, a curated pop-up dinner celebrating communal dining and local cuisine, exemplifies Madras Mandi’s commitment to bringing people together over the joy of shared meals and quality ingredients.

With a current user base exceeding 5 lakh and over 5 lakh orders completed, Madras Mandi’s growth trajectory is a testament to its strong market presence and customer trust. The brand’s vision for the next five years includes a commitment to quality, sustainability, and minimising waste, further strengthening its dedication to providing the best possible products to its customers.

The expansion into Chennai is a key component of Madras Mandi’s overall growth strategy, reflecting its ambition to become a household name in fresh produce retailing. As Madras Mandi continues to grow, it remains focused on its mission to deliver uncompromised quality vegetables, aiming for a presence in every neighbourhood and eventually expanding to Tier 2 cities in the south.

Author: Ms.R.Tejashree – Tutor in the Department of Neuro Electro Physiology
SIMATS- Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai.

In this write up we will explore seizure disorder and its causes, symptoms, and how to provide first-aid treatment for seizure. A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. Having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that do not have a known cause is considered to be epilepsy. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders of childhood. Epilepsy affects both sexes and all ages with worldwide distribution. The prevalence and the incidence of epilepsy are slightly higher in men compared to women and tend to peak in the elderly, reflecting the higher frequency of stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and tumors in this age-group. Focal seizures are more common than generalized seizures both in children and in adults. Epilepsy is a treatable condition, with up to 80% entering prolonged periods of seizure remission and up to 50% continuing to be seizure-free after treatment discontinuation.

 Epilepsy has often been considered a disorder surrounded by myths and misconception. The seizures are short – lived, lasting only for a few seconds to minutes, and recovery is immediate. The person may experience sudden loss of consciousness, jerking movements of arms and legs, staring, stiffening of the body, breathing problems, and loss of bowel control. They may also ave hallucinations of sight, smell, sound, taste, touch and memory. Genetic factors, brain tumors, stroke, degenerative diseases, trauma, chronic alcohol, stress, high illness may cause epilepsy. It is not always possible to identify a cause for epilepsy with any confidence. The main form of treatment for epilepsy is drugs. Sometimes people can learn to control their seizures by avoiding clear precipitants, for example alcohol or lack of sleep. But the large majority require anti – convulsant medication, often over a period of many years. Seizures impact their lives in many ways including creating barriers to employment and education and facing a sense of discrimination and isolation from their peers who donʼt understand what happens when they see a seizure occur.

 It is important for the public to know how to respond to all seizures. So people must know how to help seizure patients through first aid treatments. Some general steps to help someone who is having any type of seizures are to stay calm and remain with the person until the seizure ends, keep the person safe and protect them from injury by removing any nearby objects, and turn the person onto their side. Call 108 if the seizure is prolonged for more than 5 minutes. Do not restrain the person and do not put anything in the mouth during an attack.

 To lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. This lecture highlights the information on epilepsy and its causes, symptoms, and medications and most importantly how to help the seizure person by providing first aid treatment.

 SIMATS – Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences conducted an awareness program on
Sustainable Development Goals in Saveetha School of Physical Education on the topic entitled “Awareness on seizure disorder”.