Month: January 2023

77% People in Bengaluru Suffer from Vitamin D Deficiency  

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Bengaluru / January 27, 2023: Nearly 76% of the Indian population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, according to data from tests of more than 2.2 lakh people conducted across 27 cities in India by Tata 1mg Labs recently.   

While 79% of men overall were found with lower-than-desirable levels of vitamin D in their bodies, for women, the figure was 75%.

Vadodara (89%) and Surat (88%) were found to have the highest and Delhi-NCR the lowest (72%) incidence of vitamin D deficiency among all the cities from where the data was collected. 

Interestingly, younger people were found to be much more affected with Vitamin D deficiency compared to the national average, an analysis of Tata 1mg data found. Its prevalence was highest in age group of below 25 years (84%), followed by 25–40 years (81%).  

All-India data on Vitamin D levels based on analysis of 2.2 lakh samples between March-August 2022:

City-wise incidence of vitamin-D deficiency across 27 cities in India

Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is essential to the growth, development, metabolism, immunity, bone health, and mental health of people. Its deficiency has been linked to health disorders such as prostate cancer, depression, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and rickets.

Said Dr Rajeev Sharma, VP, Medical Affairs, Tata 1mg: “Changing food habits and an indoor lifestyle with inadequate exposure to sunlight have led to a drastic increase in cases of vitamin D deficiency.  The much higher prevalence in young adults can also be attributed to lower consumption of vitamin D-containing foods like fortified cereals and oily fish. However, seasonal variations in exposure to sunlight can also be a likely explanation, especially during winters. Unspaced and unplanned pregnancies in women with dietary deficits can lead to worsening of vitamin D status in both mother and child.”

Said Dr Prashant Nag, Clinical Head, Tata 1mg Labs: “Vitamin D levels should be checked regularly in cases of obesity, mal-absorption syndrome or softening of the bones (osteomalacia), or if the patient is getting treatment for TB. Vitamin D levels can also be checked along with regular full-body checkups, which are recommended to be done every six months or at least once a year. Infants and children under the age of five, pregnant and breastfeeding women, teenagers and young women, people over the age of 65, and those with limited sun exposure are the most vulnerable to Vitamin D deficiency.”

The human skin hosts a type of cholesterol that functions as a precursor to vitamin D. When exposed to UV-B radiation from the sun, it turns into vitamin D. Having enough exposure to sunlight and consuming foods rich in vitamin D such as egg yolks, oily fish, red meat, and fortified foods can help prevent the deficiency.

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Hitachi Terminal Solutions inaugurates its Global CRM Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru.

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The company plans to employ more than 400 people in the future.

Bengaluru, January 27, 2023: Hitachi Terminal Solutions India, today announced that it is set to expand its manufacturing presence in India to complement the Government of India’s Make in India mission, through a first-of-its-kind Cash Recycling Machines (CRM) manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. This CRM manufacturing facility will be one of the largest facilities for Hitachi worldwide and is another step towards an expansive vision to build and strengthen a full-fledged Hitachi Campus in India, helping India to become self-reliant, and making it the Global supply hub for the world.

Spread over 1,08,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will enable the company to triple its current production capacity of 1,000 CRMS per month. The company also plans to employ more than 400 people in the future. Hitachi’s facility is a testament to the central government’s vision of transforming India as a manufacturing hub for rest of the world. The core engine of the CRMs (Cash Modules) are localised and will now be completely assembled in India with high level of automation in this new facility, and also reaching a significant status of Make in India.

Hitachi is the global leader in cash recycling and automation technology and has been pioneering this technology in India.

Yoshihiro Nakatani, Managing Director, Hitachi Terminal Solutions India Private Limited said, “Our estimate indicates that more than 1.1 million cash recycling machines As per in-house research data have the capacity to be installed globally by 2024. Owning to this, we have built a state-of-the art facility, with an aim to offer highly secure, lowest carbon footprint and technologically advanced CRMS to our customers. Hitachi Terminal Solutions India has delivered high-end cash recycling machines that meet the needs of customers in a timely manner. Hitachi Terminal Solutions India will continue its efforts for expanding its business ecosystem and developing solutions in India, to further augment the export of our products from India and thus contribute to the development of the Indian economy.”

Bharat Kaushal, Managing Director, Hitachi India said, “India continues to remain the melting pot of innovation and growth in Asia. Our presence through around 28 group companies in India, have registered progressive growth in the past and continue to do so in a more robust manner. India has the capacity and capability to grow as the next manufacturing hub, as evident by the current Government’s efforts to build high-end infrastructure, even in the hinterlands of India. Hitachi through its varied business presence has multiple manufacturing facilities across the length and breadth of India covering Energy, Automotive, Urban Mobility including Railways, Industrial UPS etc.”

With seamless connectivity to major highways, airports and skilled talent pool, the factory has been strategically located in Bengaluru and is the perfect choice for this investment for the company. Hitachi Terminal Solutions India is bringing its global best practices and advanced manufacturing technologies in this facility, thus enabling the company to augment the plant’s capacity to address potential changes in future demand.

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Panasonic strengthens its home appliance portfolio in India; launches new range of Prime Convertible Refrigerators

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~Equipped with unique Prime Convertible technology with advanced modes that help retain flavours and nutrients of refrigerated food products and conserves energy~
~Manufactured in India, the new range is especially designed to cater to the Indian lifestyle needs~
Product video: < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQlalpXRRts&gt;

New Delhi, 18th January 2023: Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company announced the expansion of its home appliance segment with the launch of a new line-up of Prime Convertible Refrigerators in India. Loaded with technology rich features, the new range comes with a unique Prime Convertible technology with advance Prime Fresh modes which helps retain flavours and nutrients in refrigerated food products providing comfort and convenience to consumers along with energy saving. The new range is being manufactured at Panasonic’s Technopark facility in Jhajjar. The new models come in 309lt and 338lt gross capacities starting at INR 33,990 and are available at all Panasonic brand shops, Panasonic’s D2C platform (store.in.panasonic.com), large format retail outlets across the country and online platform Amazon.in.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Fumiyasu Fujimori, Managing Director, Panasonic Marketing India, Panasonic Life Solutions India said, “Home appliances segment is one of the key growth engines for Panasonic in the country. The pandemic has changed consumer preferences with more people seeking appliances that offer value-proposition, allow multitasking, are energy-efficient, and at the same time focus on healthier living lifestyles. Therefore, we at Panasonic, have synergized our efforts in strengthening our home appliances portfolio with a new line-up of Prime Convertible refrigerators. Manufactured at our Technopark facility, the new range caters to the needs of the next generation with its advanced convertible technology and capabilities. Panasonic in India is on a growth trajectory led by our premium range of home appliances and we are committed to bring innovative, high-quality and sustainable solutions to consumers. With this launch we are aiming for double digit growth in the refrigerator segment in FY2023-24.”
As shown in the 3D product film, the Prime Convertible series focuses on enriching lifestyles by providing time saving modes that not only preserve the nutrient value of the food but also enhance the taste. Equipped with advanced prime fresh modes such as Insta Cook, Tiffin Fresh, Pro Marinate and Pro Chill; it helps to locks in the freshness for long. Its Insta Cook mode, helps preserves food in a soft frozen state (at approximately -3°C) allowing consumers to cook meats and frozen foods without the hassle of defrosting, whereas in the tiffin fresh mode, users can store cooked meals overnight while retaining the freshness for longer, making it ideal for working professionals. Its Pro Marinate mode provides the optimal temperature for the marinating process while locking in all the flavours and the Pro Chill mode helps to maximize the taste of chilled beverages such as mocktails, smoothies, etc. On Convertible Mode, it helps to expand the refrigerator section for extra storage.

Mr. Sandeep Sehgal, Business Head – Home Appliances, Panasonic Life Solutions India said, “The refrigerator market size in the country is expected to grow to 275 lakh units by 2025, and has witnessed a 130% growth in the larger capacity models of 300liters and above post the pandemic. Today consumers are looking for appliances that offer high value proposition to their purchases in the form of comfort, hygiene and durability. Keeping these evolving consumer needs at the core, we at Panasonic have launched the new range of Prime Convertible refrigerator in the 309litre and 338 liters gross capacity, to bring efficiency and comfort to their day-to-day lives. Equipped with our proprietary prime fresh modes such as Insta Cook, Tiffin Fresh, Pro Marinate and Pro Chill; coupled with our unique Econavi technology, the new range is designed to save time, improve energy efficiency and complement the Indian lifestyles and cooking requirements.”

The series come with a premium finish and a new minimalistic design in Diamond Black, Deep Ocean Blue and Electric Steel colours. With its Econavi technology, in conjunction with 6 speed Inverter compressor, the refrigerators regulates temperature real – time by monitoring internal and ambient temperature, compressor rotation speed and door usage; and saves upto 10% of energy along with retaining the freshness and nutrients of the food for long. Also, AG Clean Technology ensures 99.9% bacteria and mold elimination from the refrigerator, keeping the food fresh and healthy. Additionally, the refrigerator comes with bigger door pockets with 2L bottle storage and a jumbo vegetable case of 35 litres.

The refrigerator can be purchased from here:
• D2C – TG355 338 L Prime Convertible 6-Stage Smart Inverter Refrigerator (panasonic.com)
• Flipkart

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Eye Doctors report Surge in Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) post COVID

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Bengaluru, January 25,2023: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a complex, orbital inflammatory disease with vision-threatening complications. In the last two years, the incidences of TED have increased because of COVID- 19 pandemic as patients were unable to access diagnosis in time, thus leading to delayed treatment. Further, many patients were also unaware of the symptoms and complication TED due to genuine lack of awareness. In the last two years, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Group have witnessed an 20-25% increase in cases of TED.  

Dr. Devaraj Munikrishna, Clinical Head, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Rajajinagar said, “The increase is largely due to the pandemic, as many patients delayed diagnosis and treatment for thyroid diseases, leading to uncontrolled rise in thyroid levels. On top of that, pandemic also induced severe mental stress, which has a detrimental effect on thyroid levels in the body, further aggravating the thyroid disorders in the patients. Recent studies have indicated that COVID-19 virus may also cause thyroid dysfunction. Covid-19 virus can invade the thyroid gland and trigger the immune mechanisms. Additionally, there is also the possibility of antiviral drugs affecting the gland.”

The TED happens primarily due to uncontrolled thyroid levels, and people having hyperthyroidism are more likely to be affected.  TED is an idiopathic auto immune disorder which can permanently damage your eyesight and cause blindness. Due to TED, there is an inflammation of the muscles, fat, and connective tissue around the eyeball. The tissues behind the eyeball and around the eye become swollen, making the eye look bulgy. Patients also show symptoms of redness, discomfort, and watering in the eyes. In most of the cases there is an incomplete closure of the eyelids; eyeballs are protruding; the vision is blurred; the patient may have double vision along with squint and lid Lag.

Dr. Devaraj said, “in the initial stages, when patient has symptoms of redness in the eyes; dry eyes; exposure keratopathy; incomplete closure of the lids, then in these cases ocular lubricants are prescribed. Sunglasses can be worn while going outdoors to avoid photophobia. In the later stages of the disease, where there is moderate to severe proptosis or optic nerve compression (vision Loss) we start the patient on IV Steroids, Immunosuppressants, or Orbital Radiation and Orbital Decompression Surgery (Squint Surgery/ Lid Surgery). Patient with Thyroid disorder must keep their thyroid levels under control and do a regular eye check up from an ophthalmologist. Most of the signs of TED are reversible if treated on time.”

Thyroid eye disease occurs primarily in patients with uncontrolled thyroid disease. Men, senior citizens, diabetics, and smokers are in higher risk category. Factors like genetics, immunity, pollution, and stress play a major contributary role in developing the TED. 

“TED can be a disfiguring condition and can lead to severe emotional and psychological stress. Thyroid disorder patients must get a full body blood work up done once a year where the thyroid levels are checked and if not in the desired range, then it needs to be treated. Every patient must keep their thyroid levels under check and look out for common systems of TED and consult an eye specialist in case of symptoms. If diagnosed with TED, it is advised to follow up with an Oculopalsty Specialist” says Dr. Devaraj

Covid pandemic impacted the patients’ ability to access routine tests and movement restrictions which resulted in delayed treatment for TED.  Many patients were also unaware that they have developed TED due to a genuine lack of awareness. As TED has the potential to cause severe cosmetic and visual impairment, therefor it is necessary to increase the general awareness about the disease and its treatment. Those who are already suffering from thyroid disorders must regularly consult general physician or endocrine specialist for appropriate treatments for keeping the thyroid levels under control. Also, patients must undertake regular diagnosis to check on thyroid levels. In case of ocular related complications due to TED, patients must seek treatment from an Ophthalmologist or an Oculoplasty Surgeon depending on the severity. 

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“ಮಡಿವಾಳ ಮಾಚಿದೇವ ಜಯಂತಿ” ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 1

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ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 1 ರಂದು ಮಡಿವಾಳ ಮಾಚಿದೇವ ಜಯಂತಿಗೆ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಮೂಲಕ ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸುವ ಕುರಿತು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು

ಮಡಿವಾಳ ಮಾಚಿದೇವರು, ಶರಣ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಂಪರ ಹಾಗೂ ಬಸವಾದಿ ಶರಣರ ವಚನಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂರಕ್ಷಿಸಿ, ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಶರಣರ ವೈಭವತೆಯನ್ನು 21ನೇ ಶತಮಾನಕ್ಕೂ ಉಳಿಸಿಟ್ಟು ಹೋಗಿದ್ದಾರ. ಅವರ ಸೇವೆ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮತ್ತು ತ್ಯಾಗದ ಫಲವಾಗಿ ನಾವಿಂದು ಬಸವಣ್ಣನವರು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ನೂರಾರು ಶರಣರ ವಚನಗಳ ಸವಿಯನ್ನು ಉಣುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ.

ಅವರ ಜಯಂತಿ ಕೇವಲ ಜಾತಿಯಾಧಾರಿತವಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ ದುಃಖಕರ ಮಡಿವಾಳರಿಗೆ ಮೀಸಲಾಗಿರದೆ ಸಮುದಾಯತೀತವಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಆಚರಿಸುವಂತ ಕಾರ್ಯವಾಗಬೇಕಿದೆ. ಈ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ, ಶರಣ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಷತ್ತು ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಗಳು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ನೀಡುವ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆ ಇದೆ.

ಎಲ್ಲ. ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳಿಗೂ ಅವರ ಜೀವನ ಮೌಲ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾರ್ಯತತ್ಪರತೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯವಾಗಬೇಕಿದೆ. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ, ಮಡಿವಾಳ ಮಾಚಿದೇವರ ಜಯಂತಿಯನ್ನು ವಿಜೃಂಭಣೆ, ಮತ್ತು ವೈಭವೋಪೇತವಾಗಿ ಆಚರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಅವರ ತತ್ತ್ವ ಮತ್ತು ಆದರ್ಶಗಳನ್ನು ಇಂದಿನ ಪೀಳಿಗೆಗೆ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸುವಂತೆ ಮಡಿವಾಳ ಮಾಚಿದೇವರ ಜಯಂತಿಯನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮಹಾಪುರುಷರ ಜಯಂತಿಯನ್ನು ಜಿಲ್ಲಾವಾರು ಆಚರಿಸಲು ಸರಕಾರದ ಆದೇಶವಾಗಿದ್ದು. DOB:01/02/2023 ರಂದು ಮಡಿವಾಳ ಮಾಚಿದೇವರ ಜಯಂತಿಯನ್ನು ಕೊಪ್ಪಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಡಳಿತದ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತಾಶ್ರಯದಲ್ಲಿ, ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕು ಕ್ರೀಡಾಂಗಣ ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.

ಆದರಿಂದ, ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಬಂದುಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಮಡಿವಾಳ ಬಂದುಗಳು ಹಚ್ಚಿನ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗಮಿಸಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಗೊಳಿಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಕೋರಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ರಾಜು ಎಂ. ತಲ್ಲೂರು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು

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