Udaan 1.0, the 2-day Intercollegiate Fest for PU Students was organized by Deeksha at their Kanakapura Road campus. The events saw cultural, academic and sports events conducted as a part of the fest. The gala event started off with the Inauguration and addressing of the gathering followed by Quiz events and cultural events. The event was inaugurated by Cine Stars of the Movie Spooky College Vivek Simha and Khushi Ravi. The event witnessed participation from more than 20 colleges. Among the highlights of the fest were Mock Press and a Halloween-themed Ramp Walk. The Mock Press event had one of the participants turn up as Delhi Chief Minister, Arwind Kejriwal. Speaking about his experience he said that it was a novel concept and he enjoyed thoroughly participating in the event. Other participants also noted that the “anchor” was really professional, and they were amazed by the kind of grasp students had on current affairs and their diction. The school encourages students to participate and organize events like Model UN and Mock Press and students of Deeksha got good exposure with such participations. The mock press saw students taking on roles of Chief Ministers to social media influencer and many such roles, advocating women issues, debating with panellists on topics such as misogyny in media etc. It was a wonderful experience.” The two day long festival was very well organized with support of volunteers of Deeksha schools leaving participants and onlookers enthralled with enthusiasm and energy. Other events that were held included sports events like Tug of War, Basketball, Cricket, and throw ball. The indoor games included Carom and Chess. Apart from this, the event had Art, Dance, and music competitions which provided a great platform for students to collaborate, network, and showcase their talents. Speaking on the occasion, the Founder of Deeksha, Dr Sridhar, said, “The two-day festival was completely initiated, conceptualized, and executed by the students. Our students have made us proud and proved that they are not only good at academics but good at management skills as well. Students managing an event of such magnitude on their own has made us proud and we wish to congratulate them on UDAAN 1.0, their first-ever edition of Deeksha Edge fest.”  All in all, the event gave the students great exposure and they were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the participants and the spectators. Deeksha, Thyagaraja Nagar won the rolling trophy for participating and winning maximum number of events.

Instant personal loan app SimplyCash, a product of Hero FinCorp, has been rebranded as Hero FinCorp Instant Personal Loan. With this, the SimplyCash website will merge with the Hero FinCorp website.   With close to 11% growth observed in the lending market in India for Q1 FY’22 since last year, there is a silver lining for growth of the product after the Covid impact. The promising future ahead in the loan market has inspired SimplyCash to re-establish itself with a brand identity more closely linked with its parent organization – Hero FinCorp — and re-brand as ‘Hero FinCorp – Instant Personal Loan,’ say company officials. Additionally, to take customer experience to the next level, the potential borrowers can now avail instant personal loan services through the Hero FinCorp website itself.  “With over 35 million customers, Hero FinCorp is a well-known name in the NBFC Industry in India. With the re-branding, the intent is to help our loyal set of customers discover our instant personal loan product with greater ease. Be it online/offline or small ticket/big-ticket loan, users will now get everything under one roof of Hero FinCorp,” said Prashant Chopra, National Manager, Digital, Hero FinCorp.  SimplyCash, a product from Hero FinCorp, has seen tremendous growth over the years and has successfully disbursed loan amount of over Rs 300 crores and more than a million app downloads, serving as many as 99 cities across the country. It is a completely digitized personal loan app disbursing loans up to Rs 1.5 Lakh. The SimplyCash app, now known as Hero FinCorp – Instant Personal Loan, helps customers meet all their quick personal finance requirements with just a few simple clicks. It enables them to complete the entire loan application without any physical documentation.

Football plus is a professional soccer academy based out of Chennai and having its training centres in Velachery and Royapettah training kids of the age 6 – 24yrs.  Football plus organized a five-a-side football tournament for the U-10 and U-12 kids at Tiki Taka, Velachery ground. The main motive of the tournament is to encourage the young children and to promote the grassroots.  26 teams & 200 + kids actively participated in the tournament. It was an amazing day of parents, coaches and kids coming together to display their passion and love towards football.  The winners of the U-10 category are SPARK FC and the runners are SSFC. The winners of the U-12 category are FOOTBALL PLUS VELACHERY (Home team) and the runners are JRK. The winners and runners got a trophy, certificates, medals 1500Rs worth PUMA voucher.  Third place was also awarded for both the categories. CITY 5 team all the way from Pondicherry bagged the third price in the U-10 category. And GRACE UNITED FC won the third price in the U-12 category. The third-place teams got a trophy, medals, certificates, and 500Rs worth PUMA voucher.  Man of the match was awarded to players from the semi-finals matches in both the categories. The man of the match players was awarded with PUMA voucher worth Rs.500.  Many individual prizes such as Best goal keeper, Top scorer, promising player, Best coach, Fair play award, and best player was also awarded with trophies for both the categories. Football plus would like to thank our sponsors – PUMA, SPAARC, TIKI TAKA for being a great support and contributing for the success of the tournament. [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget]

Authored by Dr. Chethana D, Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Our bones and joints make the basic support structure of our body and play a vital role in protecting our organs, maintaining our muscles, and storing calcium. Thus, bone care is essential for our bodies. Till 30 years of age, our body attains its peak bone mass, and our bone formation exceeds the bone breakdown. Thereafter, the reverse remodelling of our bones begins where bone catabolism exceeds anabolism leading to an increase in diseases like osteoporosis, osteopetrosis, and osteomalacia among adults above 30 years of age. These ailing bones are frail and highly liable to fractures and damage and as you grow older you should take steps that positively impact your bone and overall health. Factors that impact bone health Several factors can affect your bone health. This includes –  The amount of calcium you consume – A low calcium diet results in diminished bone density, early bone loss and a greater risk of bone fractures Physical Activity – Lack of physical activity increases the risk of osteoporosis. Physically inactive people have a higher risk of osteoporosis than their more active counterparts. Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption – Heavy alcohol and tobacco consumption contributes greatly to weaker bones and increases the risk of osteoporosis among both men and women. Gender – Women are at a greater risk of osteoporosis than men because of less bone tissue Height and Body Structure – If you are extremely lean (with a BMI of 19 or less) or have a small body frame because of lesser bone mass then you are at risk of poor bone health. Age – Bones become thinner and weaker once you start ageing. Family History – If you have a family history of fractures or have a family or sibling suffering from osteoporosis then it also puts you at a greater risk. Hormone Levels – Issues such as an increase in thyroid hormones can cause bone loss. In women, bone wreckage may increase drastically due to dropping estrogen levels during menopause. The absence of menstruation for a longer duration also increases the osteoporosis risk among women. Similarly, low testosterone levels among men can lead to bone loss. Eating disorders and medications – Restricting food intake and being underweight can weaken your bones. Weight loss surgery and conditions like celiac disease too can affect your body’s ability to absorb calcium. Furthermore, long-term use of corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone, cortisone, prednisolone, and dexamethasone can cause bone damage. Several other drugs such as aromatase inhibitors which are used to treat breast cancer, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, some anti-seizure medications, such as phenytoin (Dilantin) and phenobarbital, and proton pump inhibitors increase the risk of osteoporosis. How can you improve your bone health and take care of them?  There are several steps through which you can improve your bone health and can keep conditions like osteoporosis at bay. Increase your Vitamin D intake – Vitamin D play an essential role to improve your bone health and helps your body in absorbing calcium. Vitamin D deficiency is quite common among both youngsters and adults. Several studies have highlighted how low vitamin D levels lead to lower bone density and increase the risk of bone loss. There are several easy steps through which you can increase your vitamin D intake –  Increased exposure to sunlight and ensure you get at least 5 to 10 minutes of sunlight for two to three days a week on your hands, legs, and face. Consume food supplements like cheese, liver, and fatty fish. Enhance Physical Activity – Activities like walking, jogging, running, and climbing staircases can help you build stronger bones and keep your body active. These exercises can help the body in stimulating the growth of bone cells. Working out for 30 – 45 minutes a day can strengthen your bones and can prevent you from many orthopaedic ailments. Consume a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle – Having a balanced diet that is rich in nutrients can help in maintaining a healthy weight and can help strengthen bones. One should avoid being underweight or overweight, as both could lead to problems related to bones and joints such as osteopenia or osteoporosis if you are underweight and a higher risk of fractures if you are overweight. A dramatic weight gain or loss also contributes to bone illhealth. Foods rich in vitamin C, protein and calcium can increase bone strength, stimulate the production of bone-forming cells, and can even protect the bone cells from damage. While consuming protein-rich food one should be mindful of the fact that low protein intake can reduce the absorption of calcium in the bone, which would affect bone formation, whereas high protein intake will lead to acidity in the blood. Hence, only the right amount of protein should be consumed as prescribed by your doctor. Calcium-rich food is also essential while planning your diet as it helps in replacing the old bone cells with the new ones faster. Skip the automated life for a healthier future In the digital age today, everything is accessible with a press of a button on our phones. People are now more confined to their couches than ever before and even for short distances they avoid walking or climbing stairs and instead take elevators. Such habits are increasing the burden of diseases like osteoporosis among the population and have heightened the need for physical activity for all. Keeping oneself active and flexible can also give you a break from your desk job and can help you avoid several bone problems. It is important to motivate oneself and have a healthy diet and exercise regularly, especially in old age. Activities like Yoga, meditation and walking can help in relaxing your mind and can keep the body active. The more you work and do things by yourself, the better it is for you as well as for your bones. Lastly, if you are facing any bone