Archive: May 4, 2021

Health, News

Apollo Diagnostics Launched Drive-Through Covid-19 Testing At NSG IT Park, Aundh, Pune

May 4, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Apollo Diagnostics, #COVID 19 RT PCR (ICMR Approved), #Mr. Vishwajit Reddy Konda - Strategy & New Initiatives, #Operations

Pune: With the sudden surge of COVID cases during the second wave, the infrastructure pertaining to testing has come under heavy pressure. With an objective to reach out to people who are facing difficulty in getting themselves tested for COVID 19 RT PCR (ICMR Approved) due to pandemic, Apollo Diagnostics – Diagnostic vertical of Apollo Health & Lifestyle Private Limited has launched “Drive Through Covid19 testing facilities in Pune. Each facility is fully equipped for the testing, with the capacity to manage up to 250 patients in a day.

The growing numbers of COVID-19 RT PCR tests has resulted in delay in home collections which has prompted us to launch these drive through so testing happens without any delay. Patients can give a Miss call to book an appointment 7292005716.

Mr. Vishwajit Reddy Konda – Strategy & New Initiatives, Operations, Apollo Diagnostics said “For the convenience of people and to increase the testing with safety protocols, we have set up covid-19 test RT- PCR at NSG IT Park. we are planning to have more such set- up at various locations across Pune, to help mitigate the risk of virus and ensure testing with ease.”

Talking about the newly launched set-up at NSG IT Park, Mr. Reddy said “The complete process of registration and payment for testing is totally contactless. The facility is fully equipped for the testing and has the capacity to manage up to 250 patients per day.”

Those desiring to undergo RT PCR test have to follow these easy and safe 5 step procedure:

1) Need to complete the registration process at the entrance by scanning a QR code and will, in turn, receive a token the number on their mobile.

2) They need to make the necessary payment online and proceed for testing.

3) A Phlebotomist will take the sample from the person.

4) A message with details and a digital invoice will be received on the mobile.

5) The reports will be delivered within a time frame of 48-72 hours.

Carrying of the necessary identification documents, as specified by the government (PAN Card or Aadhaar Card), is mandatory.

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Thousands Join Launch of Rosatom’s Atoms for Humanity Nuclear Awareness Campaign

May 4, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Atoms for Humanity new nuclear awareness campaign

Moscow– On April 30, over 3200 people from some 40 countries watched Rosatom’s Atoms for Humanity new nuclear awareness campaign launch event. The project is aimed at demonstrating the importance of nuclear technologies in achieving the UN Sustainable Goals through human-centered stories.

The project launch event Why Humanity Needs Nuclear brought together Polina Lion, Chief Sustainability Officer at Rosatom, Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of the World Nuclear Association, Dr. Maher Aziz, member of the World Energy Council, Ben Heard, founder of the Bright New World and Sergio Orlandi and Head of Central Engineering and Plant Directorate at ITER. Heroes of Atoms for Humanity joined the event to share their experiences participating in the campaign.

The esteemed speakers discussed social, economic and environmental benefits of nuclear technologies and their invaluable contribution to solving the most urgent challenges of today and tomorrow.

“Achieving sustainable development goals is impossible without a sustainable energy source. Nuclear is the only energy source, which is both reliable and low-carbon. It works 24/7, it produces no direct CO2 emissions and leaves almost zero waste behind,” said Polina Lion.

WNA Director General Sama Bilbao y León shared the sentiment.

“Nuclear energy contributes to having reliable, resilient 24/7 energy supply. We are in the middle of this terrible COVID-19 pandemic and we are seeing everyday how essential having access to 24/7 electricity is to cope with this crisis. And of course the fact that nuclear energy is very low-emission technology is going to ensure that we have clean, air clean water and plenty of open space to have health communities,” Bilbao y León stressed.

Sergio Orlandi in turn explained why the success of international cooperation at ITER was important for the future of humanity.

“ITER is something very delicate and very challenging but I really believe that the magnitude of the project motivates us and gives us the capacity to move forward. We know very well that we are at the frontier of new technology, on the frontier of a scientific breakthrough. We know that we are making something historical and beneficial for humanity. We need clean energy for the entire world,” Orlandi said.

The recording of the project event launch and much more is available at atomsforhumanity.com

Business World

Fashion Designers of Delhi amidst CoViD-19

May 4, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #CEO & Owner at Surkhab Bespoke, #Shilpi Gupta

By Shilpi Gupta, CEO & Owner at Surkhab Bespoke

Pandemic along with the economic crisis might have made it difficult but the worst seems to be over

The pandemic brought along with it a number of challenges for the medical sector and the healthcare industry. However, there are other industries such as the fashion, lifestyle, and makeup industry that have received a heavy blow. With the new health guidelines such as sanitization and social distancing, businesses in Delhi already had to do it the hard way when a number of lockdowns and curfews were announced.

Fashion designers in Delhi are witnessing their sales declining each day as most of their stores aren’t allowed to open and the major chunk of their sales is taking place through the online medium. Besides other things, buying online implies changes in consumer habits which are always hard to come by. As a result, the sales have gone down and moreover, the customers are left with very few reasons to add something new to their wardrobe.

Smaller weddings with even fewer guests, work-from-home, lesser number of festivities, and parties have left people with very few reasons to dress up. Designers also face certain challenges as they now have to accommodate a face mask with any attire that they are creating. Nevertheless, the worst seems to be behind us now; a fast-paced vaccination drive and use of improvised ways by a number of businesses mean it is going to get better from here. We at Surkhab Bespoke (Shilpi Gupta) believe that the only scope that lies ahead is that of sky-rocketing sales and unprecedented growth. As Delhi and its markets will emerge out of lockdowns and curfews, fashion designers can be sure that they will be sought once again. The stakeholders of the fashion industry can feel inspired and confident that the good times are about to come back!

Business World

Leading Dermatologist Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra’s Initiative to Bridge the COVID Medical Care Gap in Delhi NCR

May 4, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #COVID tele-support centres, #Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra, #leading dermatologist and founder of Alive Wellness Clinics

At a time when Delhi’s medical infrastructure is reeling under a menacing COVID wave, leading Delhi-based dermatologist Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra has launched a new initiative to provide medical support and guidance to patients by converting her wellness clinics into COVID tele-support centres.

The initiative aims to help provide medical guidance, monitoring and support to patients with mild or moderate illness in a bid to bridge the medical care gap being experienced by a large number of patients.

Led by Dr Chhabra, her team of 12 doctors and health educators have taken charge of the tele-support initiative with an objective to enable early treatment for as many patients as possible, thereby preventing complications and need for critical care.

“Over the past few weeks we have been witnessing an alarming situation where healthcare is crumbling under the weight of the pandemic and patients are running from pillar to post to be able to find a doctor. We have seen a number of people experience severe complications because of delay in treatment as doctors are heavily occupied treating critically ill patients. This is a gap we want to bridge through our tele-support initiative. Our main objective is to treat mild and moderately ill patients early so that we can save them from reaching a stage where they would need hospitalization or oxygen support,” said Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra, leading dermatologist and founder of Alive Wellness Clinics.

To undertake this initiative, Alive Wellness Clinics has tied up with General Physicians and Chest Specialists to facilitate tele-consultation for patients under the guidance of Dr Chhabra’s team. The initiative is being offered free of cost for patients.

Patients who reach out to the Alive Wellness Clinics’ COVID support team are first guided by the internal team of experts followed by a tele-consultation with a specialist. The patients are closely monitored over 15 days through online consultation by the health guides at Alive Wellness Clinics who also facilitate blood tests and radiology investigations if needed.

“In this difficult situation, as medical experts we want to do our bit in helping as many patients as possible get the right medical care and guidance. A lot of patients tend to deteriorate over a week if treatment is not started immediately. Our team of doctors and health educators is servicing anybody who calls us and focus on starting preliminary treatment immediately. Where needed, we connect these patients to Physicians and Specialists through tele consultation and our team continues to monitor their health vitals closely for further action,” added Dr Chhabra.

Alive Wellness Clinics is a network of 7 Skin and Wellness Clinics spread across Delhi and Gurugram. One branch is in Chandigarh. Patients needing medical guidance can contact the COVID support team at Alive Wellness Clinics between 9 am to 6 pm through the following contacts:

  • Panchsheel Park Clinic: 9810776367/8527622993
  • DLF Phase II, Gurugram: 8448080416/8448082075
  • Pusa Road Clinic: 8527622995/7428133117
  • Greater Kailash 1 Clinic: 9999915509/8527598354
  • Punjabi Bagh Clinic: 8826741948/8446080417
  • South Point Mall, Gurugram: 9818004845
  • DLF Phase II: 8448080416/8448082075
Business World, News

Mondelez India Launches All-New Cadbury Oreo Milkshake Mix…

May 4, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Associate Director – Marketing (Beverages, #Candies and Gums), #Inderpreet Singh, #Meals, #Mondelez India

INDIA – Mondelez India, the makers and bakers of some of India’s favourite snacking brands – Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Bournvita, Oreo etc., today launched an all new product innovation – Cadbury Oreo Milkshake Mix. After unique product launches like Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Oreo, Cadbury Dairy Milk in Lickables, Oreo Cadbury Dipped etc., this new product marks the coming together of two of Mondelēz International’s power brands – Cadbury and Oreo, yet again. Through this launch, Mondelez India brings the best of both and aims to offer its consumers a distinctive indulgent experience.

Commenting on this latest innovation, Inderpreet Singh, Associate Director – Marketing (Beverages, Meals, Candies and Gums), Mondelez India, ‘’The indulgent Milk Food Drink category is evolving in India, given that in-home snacking has taken precedence, as consumers are spendingmore time at home, with their families or just by themselves.As we continue to ‘empower people to snack right’, we are focussedon providing the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way, through innovations such as these that cater to the evolving consumer needs. With the launch of Cadbury Oreo Milkshake Mix, we are bringing together two of the most trusted brands in the country, making us confident that this will make for a perfect indulgent drink, as consumers look for ways to indulge in or create unique eat experiences within the comfort of their homes, with their families and loved ones.”

This launch will be supported by strategic investments in trade visibility, promotions and Sampling. Priced at Rs. 175 for 200 gms, Cadbury Oreo Milkshake Mix will exclusively be available in modern trade and on e-commerce.

 

Education, News

Vidyamandir Classes to hold nation-wide National Admission Test on 9th May and 16th, 30thMay, 2021

May 4, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Brij Mohan Gupta, #co-Founder, #Vidyamandir Classes

New Delhi: Vidyamandir Classes, a premier national institute for IIT/JEE and NEET preparation, is holding the National Admission Test (NAT) online on 9 May,16 May and 30th May 2021 for 2021 batch. Besides holding the self-assessment test, VMC also rewards the toppers with a scholarship of up to 40,000 INR. Students appearing for the examination can register latest by 29th May.

This National Admission Test is an online nationwide test conducted to help students assess their current preparation level in comparison to their goal of cracking IIT/JEE & NEET 2021. VMC treats NAT as an entrance examination conducted to grant admission to the aspirants in the institute. VMC helps the students in sharpening their preparation and attaining higher ranks in IIT/JEE & NEET exams. Given the unprecedented surge in Covid infection, owing to the second wave across the nation, many institutes have taken to the route of online coaching, in-line with government guidelines.

To curb formation and spread of covid chain the government has announced suspension of all offline coaching classes. Earlier this month, the Directorate of Education (DoE), issued an order stating that schools and educational institutes could hold teaching and learning activities from April 1 through digital mode for academic session 2021-22.

Adapting to the changing circumstances, VMC has again initiated online coaching sessions, which are being delivered by the best of the faculty members, including VMC founders. The institute takes pride in its faculty members who, despite a decade of in-person coaching, have well-adjusted to the e-learning platform. On the bright side the virtual platform, though has its own challenges, takes down the distance barrier as students can study and better their fundamental concepts from the comfort and safety of their home. To help students gain an edge over others, the institute also provides them with mock tests and special sessions for doubt clarification.

Promoting the online sessions as the need of the hour, Brij Mohan Gupta, Co-founder, Vidyamandir Classes, said that the onset of the deadly second wave has compelled people to rethink different ways to resume the new normal life. He highlighted that on the bright side, it has helped the institute in gaining perspective and enabling the future generation in honing their abilities from home.

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Shalini Vij, Founder Hangout shares her views on the recent Lockdown amidst rising Corona Cases

May 4, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Shalini Vij founder Hangout

New Delhi: Hang Out at Select City Walk the leading name in Family Entertainment for over a decade had re-opened doors post previous lockdown very recently, to the new generation with a new dimension & new face. But recently the capital city of New Delhi has gone under Lockdown.Shalini Vij founder Hangout shares her views on the same.

This further lockdown/Curfew is the need of the hour. Covid is spreading like a wild forest fire & has hit close to home and affected many households. There is a dearth of hospital beds, shortage of tests & medical supplies. People are under physical and mental distress, many have lost family members to this pandemic & Under this miserable situation & circumstances we are not in favour to put families, children and parents at risk & I strongly commend the lockdown for the safety and security of mankind.

Public entertainment is the last thing on our minds & these are not times to celebrate occasions and festivities. Yes having said that this bears financial repercussions and burden on all businesses and the overall economy but then it’s times like this where you place humanity over fatality.
Its time to get together in community service and prayers rather than focus on making money and worry about losses. There is no bigger loss than the loss of life & or a loved one, money, business becomes immaterial & the situation demands a collective effort to counter the situation in hand with sensitivity & compassion.

Aiming always to bring you the best in entertainment & technology, once we collectively overcome this pandemic. This would not have been possible without the support of the Select CityWalk management team Arjun Sharma ,Yogeshwar Sharma and Nimish Arora for their sensitivity and compassionate support through the previous lockdown and through Covid times, it’s times like this that one realises the true meaning of humanity over mortality. Our business survival wouldn’t have been possible without their support.

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Mumbai based NGO provides medical aid to Covid-infected house helpers, drivers

May 4, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Founder of Youth Dance Festival, #Sonny Sharma

Mumbai: A Mumbai-based NGO, Youth Dance Festival, has come to aid COVID-Positive house helpers and drivers at a time when the city is grappled with the much-severe second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Under this initiative, the NGO is providing all the free basic amenities needed by the Covid-infected patient.

YDF announced to help the house helpers, drivers and workers with free clinical benefits and meals. After the last successful campaign #BeSafeButBeKind ,this year with the assistance of the medical team they approached to offer free medical services including tests, oxygen cylinders and other things which are required during the treatment of Corona patients.

Sonny Sharma, Founder of Youth Dance Festival said, “This is one of the toughest challenges that the World is facing today, especially in India where density of population is so high. A lot of people in Mumbai are daily wage earners so it becomes tough for them to make the ends meet in the lockdown situation as well as arranging all the medical facilities if they have the infection. Providing them all the medical facilities during this crucial phase help them to win over the dreaded disease. With the help of co-founders Vicky Singh, Rushabh Shah and Vishal Garg ,we have successfully implemented this campaign and we are trying to reach more house helpers. Our NGO is just making a small effort to help these people in need.”

Business World

MerPerle Resorts and Hotels welcomed Celeb Ky Duyen and her friends to Hon Tam Island

May 4, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #MerPerle Resorts and Hotels

A showbiz source recently revealed that at the beginning of May 2021, MC Ky Duyen (a well-known celebrity among Vietnamese overseas community and in Vietnam showbiz locally) visited MerPerle Hon Tam Resort in the coastal city of Nha Trang with her peers, Phi Nhung and Roland.

 

This is her first pre-summer visit in this year’s vacation to this green Hon Tam Island which has been long known and publicly open for tours and travels many years ago.

The island has also recently and smartly invested and got more widely searched online as a service complex consisting of fine accommodation in MerPerle Hon Tam Resort, fun and active sea sports games in MerPerle Sparkling Waves, comfortable indulgence in MerPerle Hon Tam Mud Bath and utmost relaxation in MerPerle Hon Tam Spa.

MerPerle Resorts and Hotels welcomed Celeb Ky Duyen and her friends to Hon Tam Island

Ky Duyen, Phi Nhung and Roland were scheduled to experience all the services offered by the team on the island in Nha Trang Bay including, to name a few, a three-night stay in MerPerle Hon Tam Resort, some fun and exciting sea sports games, relaxation at the newly renovated MerPerle Hon Tam Spa, indulging in a comfortable mud bath or herbal bath. They were also set to enjoy their leisure time at a mouthwatering afternoon tea and were lingering on the white long sandy beach along the resort.

With the visit by this famous MC and friends, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels is highly expected to enhance its image and brand name among the travel market as a must-choice destination in the time to come.

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MerPerle Resorts and Hotels is a leading accommodation brand in Vietnam that provides luxurious tourist experience based on the business philosophy of bringing the guests with a diversified range of products and outstanding service which create a unique experience and a feeling of being belonged with the Vietnamese culture and nature.

MerPerle Resorts and Hotels

MerPerle Hon Tam Resort is the “oasis” nestled in the tropical breezy hills of Hon Tam Island. Surrounded by scenic evergreen hills, the resort has a spectacular view down the turquoise gem that is the famous Nha Trang Bay.

Located isolatedly on a beautiful island in the tourism city of Nha Trang, MerPerle Hon Tam Resort is somewhat a destination of your-must choice for a hideaway from the bustling city life, a seek for couple romance or simply a family rest and relax or even any reasons.

At MerPerle Hon Tam Resort, guest satisfaction is the top priority and the team continuously are working hard toward enhancing the resort image and building a great brand name by providing better care of guests.

Business World

JFS St. Louis Names Brian Braunstein as Board President

May 4, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Jewish Family Services, #JFS Chief Executive Officer Miriam Seidenfeld

Braunstein brings extensive risk management and strategic planning experience to the board

(St. Louis, Mo., May 3, 2021) — Jewish Family Services (JFS), which provides mental health and social services for all St. Louisans, recently named Brian Braunstein as the nonprofit’s board president.  Braunstein will serve a three-year term and provide strategic leadership, risk management, advisement, and support to the organization.

Braunstein has served on the JFS board since 2017.  He ensured the successful implementation of its 2018-2021 strategic plan and oversaw a full governance review in 2020.

Braunstein is the Assistant Vice President and Risk Management Counsel for Enterprise Holdings, Inc. and its multiple brands.  He earned a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo.

“Brian has been an instrumental board resource since joining our organization, playing key roles in our strategic planning throughout the years,” said JFS Chief Executive Officer Miriam Seidenfeld.  “He has the leadership qualities our board needs, and we look forward to all he will accomplish during his tenure.”

Founded in 1871, JFS is a multiservice nonprofit that supports families and seniors, alleviates hunger, and improves mental health for all St. Louisans.  The organization serves individuals and families in crisis, as well as helps seniors remain independent and connected to the community.  JFS – which supports the emotional and physical well-being of more than 50,000 area children, families, and seniors annually – provides hunger relief through its Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry (HKJFP).  For more information, call (314) 993-1000 or visit JFS.