Admissions are now open for the MSc. Program in Biomedical Engineering at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel.  The aim of the M.Sc. program is to train the engineers to be able to conduct, lead, research and develop engineering equipment’s in the hospitals. Students graduating with an M.Sc. degree gain broad basic knowledge, as well as specific skills in areas that are essential for a biomedical engineer. Program delivery: The MSc program is a 2-year (4 semesters) thesis (research) track program and taught completely in English. The fields of specialization in Biomedical Engineering M.Sc. programs include extensive training in both the medical and engineering fields. The responsibility of training the biomedical engineers in BGU is done by the Faculties of Health Sciences and Engineering. Admission Cycle: Applications are now being accepted for Spring 2023. Application deadline: Rolling Admissions Tuition: Tuition fee for MSc program is approximately $5,000 (USD) per year.   Eligibility Requirements:  A B.Sc. degree in Biomedical Engineering or in closely related fields from an accredited institution, at a minimum GPA of 80/100.  A TOEFL score of at least 85/120 or the equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required. The English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their B.Sc. degree in a program taught in English.  GRE is recommended but not required.  An international applicant should contact a potential advisor among the Biomedical Engineering department faculty members. In order to assist you in finding an advisor, please visit the BGU Research Portal. Scholarship:   Outstanding students are eligible for scholarships which can cover the tuition fees and provide living expenses. Faculty may be able to provide additional financial support through their research grants, determined on an individual basis.  How to Apply:  Please visit the online application site at:  https://bgu4u.bgu.ac.il/pls/scwp/!app.gate?app=reg&f=1&d=2&lang=en About Ben-Gurion University of the Negev:  Ben-Gurion University of the Negev embraces the endless potential we have as individuals and as a commonality to adapt and to thrive in changing environments. Inspired by our location in the desert, we aim to discover, to create, and to develop solutions to dynamic challenges, to pose questions that have yet to be asked, and to push beyond the boundaries of the commonly accepted and possible. We are proud to be a central force for inclusion, diversity, and innovation in Israel, and we strive to extend the Negev’s potential and our entrepreneurial spirit throughout the world. For example, the multi-disciplinary School for Sustainability and Climate Change at BGU leverages over 50 years of expertise on living and thriving in the desert into scalable solutions for people everywhere. At a glance:  20,000 students |   800 senior faculty |   3 campuses | 6 faculties: humanities & social sciences, health sciences, engineering sciences, natural sciences, business & management, and desert research We invite you to set aside existing paradigms and to view the world from our unconventional perspective. For further information, please feel to reach: Good Relations India Uday Singh | uday.singh@gri.co.in | 9582180149

Zoop by Titan, kids’ watch brand from Titan Watches India reinvents its brand identity by drawing design inspiration from the world of ‘modern imagination’ and encourages children to express themselves in fun and fascinating ways. Through this revamp, the brand is reaching out to the young storytellers with an effort to draw a connection with kids who are leveraging new age mediums and technology to express their creativity and talent. As part of its rebranding initiative, Zoop announces the launch of ‘Hello Imaginators’, a nation-wide hunt for the next set of imaginators in association with Charvi Anilkumar, the World Cadet Chess Champion 2022 in the Under 8 category on the occasion of Children’s Day. From a children’s brand that bubbled with gleeful energy, Zoop has transformed its brand identity which is modern and innovative while being fun and fashionable at the same time. In sync with the changing preferences and evolving aspirations of kids, Zoop presents a visual world in the form of a creative imagination playground to the day dreamers through which they can express themselves. Mr. Sirish Chandrashekar, Marketing Head, Watches and Wearables Division, Titan Company Ltd said “We are excited to launch Zoop with an innovative messaging that will connect deeply with the new-age kids. Introducing vividness and magic with its transformation, the brand acts as a badge of creative imagination for kids who think beyond the boundaries to create a world they imagine by using advanced technology. We have also launched Hello Imaginators program for the same to recognise the young imaginators from across the country who truly represent what the brand stands for and encourage them to pursue their desired fields.” Charvi Anilkumar added, “I am thrilled to be associated with the Hello Imaginators program by Zoop. Just like me, there are so many children in India who are dreaming big, striving every day to make their dream come true across different fields. This is a wonderful initiative by Titan to recognize and reward such talents and bring them to light.” Hello Imaginators program is inviting applications from kids between 7 to 14 years of age who have excelled in fields such as arts, academics, sports, social, science and technology. The top 3 winners of the program will be granted a scholarship worth INR 50,000 each along with Zoop goodies. The program is live on https://www.titan.co.in/zoop-hello-imaginators-2022 and children from all over India can participate by clicking on the link. The winners will be announced on 15th January 2023.

SOS Children’s of Villages works towards enabling children under care to become self-supporting and contributing members of society. For this, education and skills are important, but sound character is paramount. Character strength exhibits itself in a host of situations and contexts, contributing to an individual’s psychological and physiological well-being and functioning; hence, this is critical for the wholesome development of children and young adults. Character building sessions have, hence, been introduced to empower Mothers, co-workers and children. During the session, Mr. Sumanta Kar, Secretary General, SOS Children’s Villages of India said, “Through character building we prepare our children and youth with 21st century skill sets and attributes that enable them to be become self-reliant and contributing members of society. These sessions are based on three pillars: Concern for Others, Concern for the Environment and Citizenship Concern. Implementation of the ‘learnt’ in actual life; creating an environment where elements of character building are applied on a daily basis, becoming a part of life; and consistent exchange between participants to share experiences, feedbacks, inputs, solutions, and much more, are essential, and, hence encouraged.” Speaking of qualitative and quantitative impact of character building on children, Prof. Nandita Babu, Senior Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi & Developmental Psychologist said, “To lead a life in sync with the individual’s community values, and to contribute to universal concerns for human rights and welfare, character development of the child is extremely important. Character development of the child mostly takes place within the family; therefore, every individual involved in the child’s life should be able to emulate a strong character that is considered of value societally, and globally.” She added: “Effective character-building requires an intentional, proactive and comprehensive approach that promotes core values in all phases of family and community life. It is extremely important for adults to practice and become role models before starting to impart values to children. Children are constructive learners, therefore, to develop character, children need opportunities for observing the same, before implementing.” Stating her experience, SOS Mother Soniya, said “Character building is an important component of wholesome child development, and a caregiver is a vital part of a child’s journey. Hence, sessions pertaining to character building are crucial for Mothers and co-workers. Twenty-first century skill sets demand attributes and qualities like: Perspective Taking and Empathy, Helpfulness, Gratitude and Hope, Humility and Respect, Honesty and Self-Regulation. If these are cemented in caregivers, they can be able imparters. Character building also helps enhance mental wellbeing, through which all-round wellbeing is secured, empowering individuals for better challenge management. During the session, the Bal Panchayat initiative of the Family Strengthening Programme was also introduced. The Bal Panchayat or Children’s Parliament is a group of about 20 children or more, who engage themselves to find solutions to pressing social challenges. Each Bal Panchayat has its own leader and council, who identify and address challenges being faced by their respective community. The members are trained on a wide variety of subjects, in order to equip them with the skill sets needed to implement their responsibilities. Raja, ex-President, Bal Panchayat, former Balpanchayat Member, recalled the rich learning experience he had during his time as President, “One of the most important things one learns is to acquire a sense of responsibility towards the community by addressing pressing social challenges and designing concerned innovative solutions, ensuring good citizenship. The confidence with which one approaches concerned authorities in position to take action, where needed, is enhanced manifold. The journey empowered me with 21st century skill sets, including communication, social and life skills. Decision making power, public speaking and facilitating awareness generation on a wide variety of subjects were some of the many other skills inculcated.” Being the leader of the Bal Panchayat, Raja, along with his other friends, mobilised children and their parents to encourage education and preventing school drop-out rate, which is now zero in the cluster; another challenge: the cluster is situated on the banks of the river Ganga; depending on the situation of the village, floods can increase the spread of vector-borne diseases. During the post-flood situation, Raja took the initiative of promoting good sanitation practices among children. They also started a cleanliness drive in the community. Baby Devi is an active SHG member of Abhinandan, Ratauli cluster, Begusarai. Her daughter Roshni is a member of the Laxmibai Bal Panchayat and is now in class 12. This Bal Panchayat focusses on the education of children, helping buy education material. “My daughter once initiated a drive, where everyone contributed what they could towards procuring necessary education material. This was to raise the same for those who just couldn’t afford it, thereby encouraging children and parents to continue education, so essential for wholesome child development.” It was further concluded that apart from caregivers, educators should also consider incorporating character education into the curriculum, creating discussion opportunities about respect, honesty and responsibility while taking actions to ensure that the character traits we want children to develop are showcased by us, to begin with. About SOS Children’s Villages of India Established in 1964, SOS Children’s Villages of India provides children without parental care or at the risk of losing it, a value chain of quality care services that goes beyond childcare alone, ensuring comprehensive child development. Our customized care interventions such as: Family Like Care, Family Strengthening, Kinship Care, Short Stay Homes, Foster Care, Youth Skilling, Emergency Childcare and Special Needs Childcare are aimed at transforming lives and enabling children under care into self-reliant and contributing members of society. The organization empowers vulnerable families in communities to become financially independent, thereby enabling them to create safe and nurturing spaces for children under their care. Today, over 6,500 children live in more than 440 family homes, inside 32 SOS Children’s Villages of India, in 22 States/UTs, from Srinagar to Kochi, and Bhuj to Shillong. They are lovingly cared for and nurtured by over 600 SOS Mothers and Aunts. As India’s largest self-implementing childcare NGO, SOS Children’s Villages India directly touches the lives of more than 45,000 children every year. For more information, please

The mega event was held in 32 OIS branches across 10 cities Children’s Day, celebrated on November 14th, is one of the best occasions to make every child feel special. So this Children’s Day, Orchids The International School organized a unique “FUN FAIR” event on 13th November. The event was organized at 32 OIS premises across 10 major cities in India. The theme of the event was Relive Your Childhood. The event was conceptualized by the school chain to engage children and their parents to bond over nostalgia-themed outdoor games. The school recreated many 80s and 90s games in an adorable manner taking parents back to their childhood days, and children witnessed their parents act as kids again in amusement. Interactive activities and fun games such as Big Bouncy Castle, Balloon Dart, Magic Show, Ring Toss, Musical Chair, Lemon Spoon and many more exciting games brought the parents and kids together to enjoy it equally. The winning team of parent and kid for each game were rewarded with special gifts from the school. The event was open to all and entry was free. The response to the event was overwhelming, overall more than 25,000 children and parents attended the event across 32 branches. About Orchids The International School Orchids The International School (OIS) is one of the leading international K12 school chains in India and started its journey in 2002 with its first branch in Hyderabad. In less than two decades, it has grown into 90 branches spread over 25 major cities- Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Chennai, Kolkata Nagpur, Nasik, Indore, Aurangabad. Modern physical infrastructure, personalized attention, and a carefully curated curriculum provide uniformity in all OIS schools. OIS follows the CBSE and ICSE curriculum infused with international teaching methodologies to provide a strong emphasis on personality development along with academic excellence. Currently, it has over 75000+ students and 7000+ teaching and non-teaching staff. Orchids’ core anthem is “Shaping minds, Touching lives.”

In conjunction with Children’s Day, Aster RV Hospital unveils ‘I ACT FAST’ campaign for Pediatric First Aid training – an ‘Algorithmic First Aid Training’. This unique initiative provides training to address common childhood illnesses and injuries. The first-of-its-kind campaign launched at RV Educational Institutions (RVEI) aims to educate and offer guidance to parents, teachers, and caregivers on pediatric first aid. Taking care of kids is an extremely delicate task as they are ill and accident-prone. This is true for children of all ages- from newborns, and infants to older kids who are almost fully grown. Hence it is of utmost importance that anybody who has the responsibility of taking care of kids, whether it is a parent, teacher, babysitter, or older sibling should know the very basics of how to act in an emergency situation. Bearing this in mind, the perpetual campaign ‘I ACT FAST’ is designed to have an algorithmic approach to nearly 15 common illnesses and injuries children are prone to. I-Identify the injury or illness A-Activate emergency services as necessary C-Control /cure the emergency T-Transport to the nearest facility & First Aid Safety Training Calling this initiative, the need of the hour, and the necessity to address the parenting community a top priority, Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Sr. Consultant – Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care, Aster RV Hospital said, “Children are vulnerable to various illnesses and injuries which requires immediate attention. Unfortunately, the majority of caregivers, parents, and teachers are not familiar with first-aid care for children. In times of emergency, there is usually panic followed by google suggestions and other informal practices. Hence there is a need for structured and informed training of the caregivers so the right care can be given. The initiative is a hybrid one inculcating the best of offline and online practices. Also, the aim is to reach as many people as possible by spreading awareness. This can be achieved by the multiplier effect of participants. The idea is that the trained people would further train others and spread the message of attending to the health needs of children.” This course is basic and necessary and will cover the most common situations that can and will arise, as well as less common but dangerous situations that require an immediate response. After taking this course caregivers will feel more comfortable and confident. There are many situations where appropriate steps taken immediately can save the lives of our children, prevent future complications, prevent bad situations from getting worse, and make sure that the healing process starts effectively. The aim of this program is to empower the community in handling such common emergencies in children. Parents, caregivers, teachers, and students interested in taking part in this campaign can register via an email shared.  About Aster DM Healthcare Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in GCC and in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through our 29 hospitals, 120 clinics, 371 pharmacies, and 114 labs & patient experience centers in seven countries, including India. We have over 25,800 plus dedicated staff including 3,200+ doctors and 7,000+ nurses across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC states through our differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Medicare” and “Access” brands.   For more information about us, please email us at iactfast.arv@gmail.com

Simplilearn, a global digital skills training provider, has been named to the Training Industry list of the Top 20 IT & Technical Training Companies for the third year in a row and the fourth time overall. Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 report on critical sectors of the corporate training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of training services and technologies. The award continues Simplilearn’s streak of recognition as one of the Top 20 IT & Technical Training Companies. Training Industry selected the top 20 companies based on the breadth and quality of program and service offerings, features and capabilities, industry visibility, innovation and impact in the IT & technical training market, client and user representation, and business performance and growth. This recognition exemplifies Simplilearn’s commitment to providing a highly interactive and seamless learning experience to working professionals in the digital space and empowering them for better career opportunities. This win adds another feather to Simplilearn’s cap of achievements. Prior to the current recognition, in July 2022, Simplilearn had been named to Training Industry’s List of Top 20 Companies for Online Learning Libraries for the sixth consecutive year. Further, earlier this year, Simplilearn was recognized and awarded the 2022 Gold Stevie® Award for Customer Service Success.  Regarding the achievement, Mr. Kashyap Dalal, Co-founder, and Chief Business Officer, of Simplilearn, said, “I would like to extend my heartiest gratitude to everyone at Simplilearn for making this possible. Great heights are achieved only when we all work together as a team and envision a common goal. Our vision has been to work with enterprises and be their digital skilling partner, solving use cases like new hire onboarding, digital transformation talent building, and other focused needs to get the workforce ready for a digital future. I would like to thank Training Industry for bestowing this honor on us and recognizing our efforts and work towards bringing quality upskilling to learners across the globe.”  Jessica Schue, Market Research Analyst, Training Industry, said, “This year’s Top 20 IT & Technical Training organizations are innovative providers that continuously grow and adapt to the training needs of their learners. These providers continue to upscale their IT content to compete with the ever-changing market. With advancing technologies and modalities, these organizations take an immersive approach by offering virtual labs and virtual instruction, as well as enhancing tools to make programming and IT more relatable and easier to follow.”  Tom Whelan, director of corporate research at Training Industry, Inc., said, “The companies chosen for our IT & Technical Training Watch list offer a breadth of emerging courses on topics and skill sets such as cloud computing, programming and data science, with many different modalities to meet organizations’ IT training needs. With an influx of leading-edge content to anticipate and respond to market demands, these organizations are constantly expanding their portfolios to ensure learners receive the most updated IT and technical training needed for success.”  Simplilearn conducts more than 3,000 live classes, with an average of 70,000 learners who together spend more than 500,000 hours each month on the platform. Programs offered by Simplilearn give learners the opportunity to upskill and get certified in popular domains.   About Training Industry, Inc.   “We make connections.” Our company has a passion for making connections. We cultivate high value conversations for select solution providers and with our highly engaged community of corporate learning and development leaders and decision-makers. These conversations benefit the entire training industry by surfacing challenges, sharing innovations and communicating rapidly evolving best practices. Training Industry (https://trainingindustry.com) is the most trusted source of information on the business of learning. Our authority is built on deep ties with more than 450 expert contributors who share insights and actionable information with their peers. Training Industry’s courses, live events, articles, magazine, webinars, podcast, research and reports generate more than 10 million industry interactions each year, while the Top 20 Training Companies Lists help business leaders find the right training partners. For a complimentary referral, visit https://trainingindustry.com/rfp About Simplilearn  Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, and Bangalore, India, Simplilearn, a Blackstone company is the world’s #1 online Bootcamp for digital economy skills training. Simplilearn offers access to world-class work-ready training to individuals and businesses around the world. The Bootcamps are designed and delivered with world-renowned universities, top corporations, and leading industry bodies via live online classes featuring top industry practitioners, sought-after trainers, and global leaders. 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Most people being diagnosed for diabetes were in 60+ age group More men found to suffer from diabetes than women Ahead of World Diabetes Day (14th November), Tata 1mg, India’s leading digital healthcare platform, shared that about 34% of people in Bengaluru who tested for HbA1c at Tata 1mg labs were found to have diabetes, with most of the cases falling in the 40+ age group. The proportion of diabetes patients was found to be higher in men compared to women. This report has been prepared on the basis of a retrospective data analysis conducted on people who wanted to get themselves checked specifically for diabetes, or those who took a preventive health screening package. The screening was done through HbA1c test (or glycosylated hemoglobin test) which tells about the average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. A value of HbA1c level ≥ 6.5% is considered to be indicative of diabetes. A total of 75,661 blood samples were tested for diabetes at Tata 1mg labs in Bengaluru between March-October 2022. Out of these samples, 25,977 (about 34.3%) were diagnosed as positive for the disease. The incidence was 39.3% in the 40-60 years age group, followed by 60+ years (45.2%) and 25-40 years (14.8%). More men (55%) were found to suffer from diabetes compared to women (45%). Said Dr Prashant Nag, Clinical Head, Tata 1mg Labs: “Diabetes is a leading threat to public health globally, and the view is gloomier for countries like India, where the diabetes burden has risen significantly in recent decades and will continue to rise in the coming decades. As the prevalence of diabetes rises, more young adults and adolescents tend to develop diabetes, particularly if they are overweight/obese. Not just this, more people are now falling prey to borderline diabetes. It is a condition wherein blood sugar levels are slightly above the normal range, but not high enough to be called diabetes. A report published in 2018 estimated 1 in every 6 Indians to have borderline diabetes.” He added: “All adults in India without risk factors should be screened with a test for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes starting at age 35, instead of age 45. However, many experts have recommended that screening for diabetes should now be initiated at 25 years of age, looking at the recent increase in diabetes cases in young adults in the country.” In addition to the genetic predisposition, the main culprits for causing surge in diabetes cases in India are unhealthy lifestyle factors like lack of physical activity, excessive fast-food consumption, smoking, and alcohol consumption. However, certain studies have shown that COVID-19 is also capable of causing direct damage to the pancreas that could worsen sugar levels in known diabetics, and even induce the onset of diabetes in previously non-diabetics, the expert said. Said Ms. Chhavi Kohli, Chief diabetes educator & Nutritionist with Medanta the Medicity, Gurgaon (also on the advisory panel of Tata 1mg): ‘’There is no special diet for Diabetes; the whole idea is to nourish the body by taking various nutrients in the right proportion and right time. The focus should be on eating lots of seasonal colourful vegetables,  consuming healthy fats and adequate protein sources. For carbs, choose a variety of whole grains. Do not miss fruits, use them as snacks and avoid  packaged and processed food items. Also, a lot of myths prevail around the right diet for Diabetes. Do not fall prey to misinformation. Always consult certified nutritionists and diabetes educators for your diabetes.’’ Diabetes imposes lifelong demands on people living with the disease and their families, and people with diabetes do better when they take active control of their own care. Diabetes can be tackled with a balanced and healthy diet, an active lifestyle, timely intake of prescribed medications, regular health checkups, and planned doctor visits.     Samples tested for HbA1c* at Tata 1mg Labs across Bengaluru from March–October 2022:   Total No. of Tests 75,661 Diagnosed with diabetes 25,977 The current gold standard for diabetes screening is the HbA1c test. Gender Frequency Male 14,337 Female 11,640 Age Group Frequency Below 25 131 25-40 3856 40-60 10,223 Above 60 11,767 About Tata 1mg  Tata 1mg is India’s largest Digital Health Platform. The company has scaled up rapidly since 2015 to become India’s #1 Digital Health Company, commanding the leading share of the time spent in the Digital Healthcare category with over 40 million monthly unique users and 500 million monthly page views. 1mg started with a simple vision of making healthcare Affordable, Accessible & Understandable. Tata 1mg operates India’s largest platform comprising e-pharmacy, e-diagnostics, and e-consult services. Tata 1mg is the only company in India operating with a Legit Script & ISO certification for its e-pharmacy lines as well NABL accreditation for its Diagnostics business. In 2021, Tata Digital acquired a majority stake in 1mg, and the company was rebranded as Tata 1mg. Tata 1mg labs are currently present in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Dehradun. These state-of-the-art diagnostic labs operated by expert pathologists and microbiologists ensure 100% accurate and fast delivery of reports. The company has a dedicated fleet of trained and fully vaccinated phlebotomists and offers safe home sample collection in more than 40 cities in India. For more information, please contact PERFECT RELATIONS Mini @ 99533 09939 / Mini.Sharma@dentsu.com

The random blood glucose test will be available free of cost at all Apollo Hospitals, 170 Apollo clinics and 1200 Apollo Pharmacies across India Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s foremost integrated healthcare services provider will hold the world’s largest one-day Sugar Check drive on November 14, observed as World Diabetes Day, and set a new global record. The hospital group will aim to break the Guinness World Record for the Most Blood Glucose Level tests done in 8 hours across multiple venues. Diabetes ranks third among the NCDs contributing to overall mortality in India. Diabetes is a silent killer and as it can take a long time before symptoms appear, people may not be aware that they have high blood sugar levels. The consequences of diabetes if not diagnosed early and managed in time with medication and lifestyle modifications include the risk of premature death. Apart from this, diabetes also increases the risk of the individual suffering from a stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, blindness and amputation of a limb or limbs. Individuals can walk in for the test at their nearest Apollo Hospitals, 170 Apollo Clinics and 1200 Apollo Pharmacies for the free random blood sugar test. This unique campaign will help identify individuals having undiagnosed diabetes with high blood sugar levels and also allow those with diabetes to check on how well their diabetes is being managed. The output of the tests will be fed into the Apollo 24/7 app for further management by the individuals and their physicians. Dr Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Our intention in aiming for a record number of blood sugar tests for diabetes on World Diabetes Day goes beyond just numbers to put the spotlight on diabetes and its impact. India is at high risk and faces a silent tsunami of diabetes. The number of people with Type 2 diabetes is increasing with a study by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare indicating that 11.5% of Indians above the age of 45 had diabetes. With around 77 million people with diabetes residing in India, the economic burden of the disease with its chronic nature is increasingly affecting the productivity of the young workforce, exhausting 5 to 25% share of an average Indian household earning. The annual estimated cost of diabetes treatment that was at Rs.10,000 crore in 2003 is expected to rise to as high as Rs.1,26,000 crores by 2025.     Dr Prathap C. Reddy added, “The record attempt will put the spotlight on the many people living with undiagnosed diabetes and the need to increase testing for early diagnosis and timely treatment. Periodic testing is recommended especially in high-risk groups such as those above 40 and with a family history of diabetes. This also includes individuals whose lifestyle includes an unhealthy diet and physical inactivity and those who are overweight or obese. We hope that this record of the ‘Most Blood Glucose Level tests done in 8 hours across multiple venues will be successful and will lead to a bett awareness and understanding of diabetes and proactive management” “The test for blood sugar will be a strip-based random blood sugar test. This is a quick test for which an individual does not need to fast beforehand. A result of 200 mg/dl or above shows that a person has diabetes. The test indicates that a person may have diabetes if the blood sugar level is above 126 mg/dl. To confirm the diagnosis, the individual may then go in for further tests such as fasting and post-prandial blood sugar test and Hb1Ac. The test can be availed at your nearest Apollo center.   “The random blood sugar test will also help determine people who are pre-diabetic and at the highest risk of progression to being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. They will be able to institute lifestyle modifications and take necessary action to halt and even reverse the progress.”   About Apollo Hospitals Apollo revolutionized healthcare when Dr Prathap Reddy opened his first hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today Apollo is the world’s largest vertically integrated healthcare platform with over 10,000 beds across 71 hospitals, 5000 pharmacies and over 400 clinics and diagnostic centres as well as 150 telemedicine centres. It is the world’s leading cardiac centre with over 160,000 surgeries and the world’s largest private cancer care provider. Apollo continues to invest in research to bring cutting-edge technologies, equipment and treatment protocols to ensure our patients have the best available care in the world. Our 100,000+ employees are dedicated to bringing you the best care on earth and leaving the world better than we found it. For further details, log onto: www.apollohospitals.com Follow us on Twitter: @HospitalsApollo Media Contact: Saurabh Bose: +91 7275798384; saurabh_bose@apollohospitals.com Aamir Sayed: +91 9833389578; aamir.sayed@adfactorspr.com

Authored by Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Every year on November 14, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1922, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed. In response to growing concerns about the escalating health hazard posed by diabetes, the IDF and the World Health Organization established it in 1991. A blue circle emblem is used to signify the World Diabetes Day campaign. Diabetes and obesity are two serious illnesses that continue to spread around the world. Over the last four to five decades, obesity has steadily increased around the world and is now one of the main causes of ill health in most nations. The implementation of efficient obesity prevention programmes has been delayed and inconsistent despite over two decades of recommendations from reputable national and international organisations, particularly WHO. The three pandemics—obesity, undernutrition, and climate change—represent the Global Syndemic that affects most people in every country and region worldwide. They constitute a syndemic, or synergy of epidemics, because they co-occur in time and place, interact with each other to produce complex sequelae, and share common underlying societal drivers. Interacting with such complexity is challenging for public health. Nonetheless, public–private partnerships with the food industry have been created for multiple purposes, including the promotion of healthy workplaces, the development of foods and drinks low in salt, sugar, and fat, support for local, less processed foodstuffs, environmental protection (e.g., organic production and reduced food miles), and social benefits (e.g., investing through corporate social responsibility). Diabetes is a significant global challenge to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and countries. Half of all people living with diabetes are undiagnosed. 1 in 2 people who need insulin cannot access or afford it. 3 in 4 people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries. Diabetes currently affects one in ten people worldwide. The rising number of people affected by diabetes is putting added strain on healthcare systems. Healthcare professionals must know how to detect and diagnose the condition early and provide the best possible care. Despite being discovered a century ago, millions of people with diabetes still lack access to insulin and other essential diabetes-care supplies. Diabetes patients run the danger of significant and sometimes fatal complications, such as VIZ: Heart Attack, Stroke, Kidney Failure, Blindness, Lower-limb Amputation, without treatment or enough support. Blood glucose monitoring and oral medications are often necessary for managing diabetes in many people. The first step in controlling and preventing the illness is understanding it. People with diabetes must have access to continual education in order to comprehend their condition and practise the daily self-care procedures necessary to maintain good health and prevent complications. The second year of the World Diabetes Day 2021-23 campaign is centred around the idea of Educate To Protect Tomorrow. Furthermore, type 2 diabetes can be averted in approximately 50% of cases. People who have diabetes or are at risk for developing it require access to wholesome foods and a fitness centre. Both are essential elements in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. By 2045, it’s anticipated that over 700 million individuals would be dealing with diabetes. Therefore, it is imperative that we all take action right away to spread awareness and offer everyone with access to diabetes diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Dr. Divya Marina Fernandes, Consultant – Heart Failure Specialist & Interventional Cardiologist It is not “just exercise” which is important for a good heart, I’d rather call it “Awareness”. You need to be aware of your heart’s conditions and how much you are allowed to push it to give it the exercise that it needs. You need to be aware of what foods are good for your heart and what is bad and how much you are allowed to cheat when it comes to diet. You need to be aware of your mental health as that directly impacts your heart. How exercise improves heart: Primarily due to our sedentary lifestyle, exercise has become very essential not only for your heart but for the whole body. Cardio exercises especially when performed in the aerobic band have proven to improve the cardiac and lungs tolerance, improving the blood flow within the body and preventing heart attacks and strokes in the long run. Exercise protects you from long term damage due to diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and keeps your bone joints stress free too. Best exercises: A combination of both cardio and strength training is recommended. Aerobic exercises like playing badminton, running, cycling and swimming can be done by both youngsters and elderly according to their capacity. Weight training helps strengthen your muscles including the cardiac muscle, bones and joints. It helps you lose deep adipose fat which often causes heart attacks and strokes. Any form of moderate exercise for at least 150 mins in a week is protective for the heart.  Over exerting yourself in the gym from prolonged hours can put pressure on your heart and your joints and can cause problems in the long run. Listen to your body and stop when necessary. Walking is one of the easiest and most economical forms of exercise. Regular walks strengthen the heart muscle. The pumping of blood improves as the muscle strength improves, this causes the blood flow to improve and move better, thus lowering blood pressure. 30-40 mins of walk at least 5 days a week regularly will help reduce blood pressure by 5-10 mmHg. Anxiety can cause a temporary increase in the blood pressure which reduces once you are calm. However recurrent episodes of anxiety and stress can cause fluctuations in blood pressure ultimately leading to high BP readings. This, along with smoking and unhealthy lifestyle, can lead to hypertension. With walking, you tend to become calmer, enjoy your surroundings, make new friends on your walks and this helps to work out together and keep your mind at peace. As you enjoy the early morning breeze or late evening chill, you feel satisfied and happier causing your anxiety levels to drop. Try doing an activity you like, like singing, dancing, walking, painting or cooking, playing games. All these reduce your stress levels and keep your stress hormones in check. Stop smoking, eat a healthy diet with lots of fiber and good amount of protein, sleep for at least 6 hrs., monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and sugars regularly. However, it is always better to get yourself checked with an ECG, ECHO and TMT before you plan to start a structured exercise pattern.

The recently concluded quarter has been yet another positive one for Kalyan Jewellers India Limited. The Company recorded consolidated revenue of Rs 3,473 crores for Q2FY23 as against Rs 2,889 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, a growth of 20%. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) was recorded at Rs 266 crores compared to Rs 228 crores in the same quarter of the previous year, a 17% growth. Consolidated PAT for the quarter was at Rs 106 crores as against a PAT of Rs 69 crores for the same period of the previous year, a growth of 54%. The consolidated revenue of the Company for the first half (H1FY23) was Rs 6,806 crores, compared to the consolidated revenue of Rs 4,525 crores for the same period during the previous financial year, a 50% growth. The company recorded Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortization (EBITDA) of Rs 530 crores for the first half compared to Rs 297 crores in the same period of the last financial year, recording a growth of 79%. Consolidated PAT for H1FY23 was Rs 214 crores as against a PAT of Rs 17 crores in H1FY22. Riding on strong demand recovery, the standalone revenue of the Company (India) for Q2FY23 was at Rs 2,841 crores, as against Rs 2,503 crores in Q2 of the previous year. The India operations recorded Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of Rs 222 crores for the quarter, compared to Rs 201 crores in the same quarter of the previous year. The standalone PAT (India) for the quarter was Rs 95 crores compared to a PAT of Rs 68 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The e-commerce division, Candere, recorded a revenue of Rs 37 crores for the quarter versus Rs 32 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The quarter recorded a loss of Rs 3 crores as against a profit of Rs 54 lakhs for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. In the Middle East, total revenue from operations during Q2FY23 was at Rs 601 crores as against Rs 360 crores in Q2 of the previous year. The Middle East region contributed approximately 17% to the overall consolidated revenue of the Company. The Middle East operations recorded Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of Rs 47 crores for the quarter compared to Rs 26 crores in the same quarter of the previous year. PAT for the quarter was at Rs 14 crores compared to a PAT of Rs 35 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Retail expansion of the brand continued in the recently concluded quarter, with the launch of 5 new showrooms – all in the non-South markets in India. This includes the launch of first physical experience center of its e-commerce platform – Candere. As of September 30, 2022, Kalyan Jewellers’ store network across India and the Middle East stood at 163. Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers India Limited said, “We are satisfied with the performance during the recently concluded quarter and are extremely excited with the way the current quarter has started despite last year’s high base. We have witnessed a revenue growth of approximately 25% for the festive period of 31 days approaching Diwali, when compared to the same period last year and are looking forward to a strong end to the Quarter.”

The Oscars of Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai conducted Insignia 2022. It was a gala event to award all the students, faculty and support staff for their performances. The event was graced by Dr.N.M Veeraiyan, Chancellor, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences(SIMATS), Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy, Director of Academics, SIMATS, and Seven chief guests were invited Dr.Manish Khatri, President, Indian Society of Periodontology, Dr.Sanjay Miglani, President, Indian Endodontic Society, Dr.K.Vinay Kumar Reddy, President, Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr.Balvinder Singh Thakkar, President, Indian Orthodontic Society, Dr.Manoj Humagain,Vice- President, Nepalese Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr.Sushmita Saxena, President, Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists, Dr.AK.Munirajan, Director, Dr.ALM PG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences distribute the awards. The students and faculty were evaluated for their Academic, clinical skills, research and Extra-curricular contributions. Teaching and Supporting staff were awarded based on the work efficiency, punctuality and sincerity. A total of 536 awards were distributed. The Best Department under basic science category was received by the Pharmacology and the Clinical subject category was received by the Prosthodontics department respectively. The most awaited event of the year for Saveetha.