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Optum team members volunteered at various NGOs in Delhi NCR as part of the annual Geographically Inclusive Volunteer Event (G.I.V.E.) from October 3-15, 2023. Optum, a leading health solution and care delivery organization, is part of UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 company. Through G.I.V.E., the aim is to foster an environment of sensitivity, empathy and hope while providing team members a platform to care, connect and grow together. Optum volunteers collaborated with NGOs like CanSupport and Maxvision Social Welfare Society to provide palliative care for cancer patients and engage children, women, and the elderly with performative arts, bringing smiles to…

Renowned urologist Dr. Sandeep Bafna of Apollo Urology Clinic, Chennai, is coming to Jalpaiguri and Siliguri, Bagdogra, on November 4th, 2023, where he will consult patients who are suffering from various urinary-related problems. He will be present at Apollo Hospitals Information Center at Ramachandra M/s Arghya Medical Hall, Jalpaiguri, and Arogyam Healthcare at Apollo Hospitals Chennai Information Center at Bagdogra, Siliguri. Dr. Sandeep Bafna, an MS in DNB Urology, MRCS (Edinburgh) Consultant Urologist, and Genito Urinary Reconstructive Surgeon Proper consultation of patients suffering from stricture urethra, Peyronie's disease, urethroplasty, pelvic fracture, urethra injury, general urology adult hypospadias, penile curvature, etc.…

Manik Chand Jewellers, a prominent jewellery house, has inaugurated their flagship store in Guwahati, marking a significant milestone. Bollywood actress Daisy Shah attended the unveiling of the brand's 6th store in the region and its 4th in Guwahati. Daisy Shah was warmly welcomed by Manik Chand Jewellers MD, Krishan Kumar Soni, and the Manik Chand family, amidst a large gathering of fans and loyal customers. . Honorable Governor of Assam, Shri. Gulab Chand Kataria graced the occasion by visiting the store.  On visiting the store, he appreciated the opulent interior of the store and the memorable jewellery collections. Daisy Shah…

Dr. T.S. Boochandran, a 25-year-experienced diabetologist and endocrinologist at Apollo Sugar Clinics in Chennai, holds an MBBS from Madras Medical College and an MSc from Kings College Hospital in London. He offers consultations for thyroid, parathyroid disorder, obesity, general and diabetic related problems. Dr. Boochandran will be available at Apollo Information Centre Chennai Clinic Care Pvt. Ltd. Debug (Moram Bus Stand), Haldia on November 4, 2023. For booking an appointments and registration, please call: 8670437828 or 7479314352.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank ltd. announced its financial performance for the quarter ended and half year ended September 30,2023. The company's Q2FY24 net income increased by 24% YoY to 823 crores, with a net income margin of 8.8%. The cost to income ratio increased to 52.2% from 52.5% in Q2FY23. The company's profit per share (PPoP) increased by 26% YoY to ₹483 crore, and its provisional liquidity ratio reached 158%. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's Q2FY24 and H1FY24 business performance showed an 18%/20% YoY increase in disbursements, 69%/58% YoY increase in affordable housing, and a 27%/5% YoY increase in the gross…

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has extended its National Road Safety Awareness Campaign to Aizawl, highlighting its commitment to promoting safe riding in India. Road safety holds global significance for Honda. In a three-days event held at Govt. T Romana College, Aizawl, HMSI reached out to more than 1200 college students and staff members to raise awareness about safe riding practices.  The company's road safety instructors utilized age-appropriate road safety learning programs to ensure that road safety awareness is effectively retained among all participants. HMSI has educated nearly 50,000 adults and children in the North-East region since its inception,…

India, home to over 142 crore people and the most populous country in the world, severely suffers from malnutrition among all age groups, primarily due to a lack of adequate nutrients in their diets. Around 7.7%, or 43 lakh  children suffer from malnutrition, where every second adolescent in the country is either too short, too thin, or obese/overweight. Adolescents in India face micronutrient deficiencies of iron, folate, vitamins, and zinc, with one in two adolescents experiencing these issues. However, malnutrition can be prevented through raising awareness about nutrition, hygiene, and a balanced diet.Malnutrition rates are high in Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat,…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reported a 66% increase in sales in October 2022, with 21,879 units sold, a 66% increase from 13,143 units in October 2022. The company sold 20,542 units in the domestic market and exported 1337 units. The healthy growth pace for TKM has continued through the year. The company recorded a significant increase in terms of Calendar Year performance for the period January–October by selling 1,92,661 units as compared to 1,38,190 units sold during the same period last year, thus demonstrating a substantial 40% increase in 2023. Similarly, in the first 7-months of the FY'23, TKM has…

Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan met with UAE Minister of Education, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al Falasi in Abu Dhabi, to sign an MoU to strengthen educational cooperation, facilitate student and faculty mobility, and explore initiatives. Pradhan is on a 3-day visit to UAE to foster collaboration, participation, and synergy in critical areas of mutual interest in education and skill domain. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan expressed gratitude to H.E Dr. Ahmed Belhoul for his support for Indian curriculum schools in UAE and discussed facilitating student exchange programs between the two nations. The Ministers signed a Memorandum…

Sony BBC Earth has launched its 'Earth Champions' property, which will be available as 3-minute capsules on the channel starting November 6, 2023. The property, which began as an Instagram live session, will take viewers on an extraordinary journey through nature's kaleidoscope. Sony BBC Earth's 'Earth Champions' program highlights the impact of individual actions on positive change, honoring and celebrating real-life heroes each month who tackle issues like forest restoration, waste management, water and air purification at personal, household, or community levels. The inaugural episode features 'Mr. Jadav Payeng', the Forest Man of India, who transformed barren lands into thriving…