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On World Hypertension Day, here’s how you should approach the disorder
17 May

On World Hypertension Day, here’s how you should approach the disorder

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestyle, , ,
On World Hypertension Day today, we need to understand this condition, which can cause a range of other health problems such as stroke, vision loss, dementia, heart attacks and chronic kidney disease. According to Dr Samanjoy Mukherjee, consultant, senior interventional cardiologist, cardiac science at HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, New Delhi, another name for hypertension is high blood pressure. He adds, “A lot of people who suffer from hypertension are not aware they have it, as there can be no symptoms. Often, people only find out after suffering a heart attack or stroke.” Risk factors * Age: With age, the risk of hypertension increases.…
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NCERT Crash Course on Aakash EduTV
17 May

NCERT Crash Course on Aakash EduTV

editor0 CommentsNorth East, ,
The national leader in test preparatory services, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), in association with Airtel DTH, has launched India’s first NCERT Foundation Crash Course on TV for students of Class 9 or 10. The launch of the Foundation Crash Course is the latest in a string of highly successful and engaging content series such as ‘Aakash Paathshala’ and the ‘The Science Behind Cricket’ to name a few. With over 33K subscriber, Aakash EduTV- India’s first dedicated TV channels by AESL for Medical and Engineering entrance exams preparation - is fast gaining popularity among students. Students can now comfortably sit…
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Mahindra’s new initiative – M-Protect Covid plan
17 May

Mahindra’s new initiative – M-Protect Covid plan

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Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, a part of the Mahindra Group has launched a new customer centric initiative committed to support Indian farmers in these testing times - ‘M–Protect Covid Plan’. Under the M–Protect Covid Plan, Mahindra will provide customers – (a) A health cover of Rs 1-lakh through a unique COVID Mediclaim policy, (b) Financial support by providing pre-approved loans to support medical expenses incurred during COVID-19 treatment and (c) Insurance of customers’ loan under ‘Mahindra Loan Suraksha’ in case of loss of life. For over 3 decades, Mahindra has been India’s undisputed No. 1 tractor brand and…
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17 May

Continuous rise in Petrol and Diesel price

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In this pandemic situation the price of petrol and diesel raised again. Among major metros, Mumbai has the highest fuel rates. While petrol is sold at ₹98.88 per litre ( which is nearly ₹100.00) in the financial capital of India on Sunday, diesel is sold at ₹90.40 a litre. Even as fuel rates in Delhi are taken as the benchmark for the entire country, retail prices of these two fuels differ from place to place because of variations in state freight charges, local taxes, VAT and other local levies. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and…
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60,000 doses of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrives at Hyderabad
17 May

60,000 doses of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrives at Hyderabad

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As many as 60,000 doses of the second batch of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V on Sunday landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said on Sunday. “Pleased to share that the consignment that arrived today in Hyderabad contains 60,000 doses of the second dose component of the #SputnikV vaccine. Samples from the consignment will be sent for release to the Central Drugs Laboratory,” the drug maker tweeted. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on May 14 soft launched imported COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V vaccine which is priced at Rs 948, with five per cent GST per dose (retail price). “Given the…
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Cyclone Tauktae turns into a “very severe cyclonic storm”
17 May

Cyclone Tauktae turns into a “very severe cyclonic storm”

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Authorities in Maharashtra and Gujarat, where the cyclone is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday, sounded an alert and evacuated thousands from low-lying areas to safer places. Fifty-four teams of the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been deployed in Gujarat for relief operations. Till Sunday evening, authorities in Gujarat were in the process of evacuating an estimated 1.5 lakh people, while Maharashtra evacuated 5,000 people. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tauktae is likely to intensify further in the next 24 hours and reach the Gujarat coast. Strong winds with speed…
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Dhani starts distribution of free Covid Care medicines
16 May

Dhani starts distribution of free Covid Care medicines

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Dhani app has started distribution of 25-Lakh free Covid Care health kits worth Rs. 90-crore that will benefit 50-Lakh adults. Each COVID Care Health kit has preventive medicines for 2 persons. Dhani is a digital app based business of healthcare by the Indiabulls Group. This kit has been packaged as per the recommendation by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and will be helpful in the initial preventive care of Covid 19. The kit consists of a monthly course of medicines that help boost one's immunity through Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Zinc and Paracetamol in case of fever or…
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#NeverAloneSummit
16 May

#NeverAloneSummit

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The philanthropic arm of Hinduja Group, the Hinduja Foundation is making its foray into the field of mental health and well-being. The Foundation, in association with the Chopra Foundation, the John W Brick Mental Health Foundation, and CG Creatives, will be co-sponsoring a three-hour segment, Spotlight India, within the Never Alone Global Mental Health (Virtual) Summit. This virtual Summit will be streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and other media platforms on 21 May and participants can access free online tools to support their mental health and well-being through https://neveralonesummit.live/. The segment will be curated by Satya Hinduja’s Alchemic Sonic Environment…
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Indian Football Team To Leave For Qatar On Coming 19 For World Cup Qualifiers
15 May

Indian Football Team To Leave For Qatar On Coming 19 For World Cup Qualifiers

editor0 CommentsNorth East
The Indian football team will leave for Qatar on May 19 after the gulf country, in a big relief, accepted All India Football Federation's (AIFF) request to allow its players to train there ahead of the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers next month. Not only that, Qatar has even agreed to the AIFF's request to waive the mandatory 10-day hard quarantine after reaching there. The players will have a preparatory camp of nearly two weeks in a bio-bubble in Qatar before the first match on 3 June. "We are planning to fly the team on 19 May evening. There will be…
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Misuse Of Steroids Major Cause Of Mucormycosis, Can Affect Organs, Says AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
15 May

Misuse Of Steroids Major Cause Of Mucormycosis, Can Affect Organs, Says AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria

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AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria on Saturday said cases of Mucormycosis - commonly known as Black Fungus has suddenly increased and is causing more mortality.During a press briefing Guleria said that 23 patients are being treated for the fungal infection at AIIMS and out of them, 20 are still Covid-19 positive. "Many states have reported more than 500 cases of Mucormycosis. This disease can affect the face, infecting nose, orbit of eye, or brain, which can cause even vision loss. It can also spread to the lung," he said. To prevent the mucormycosis infection, misuse of steroids must be stopped,…
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