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February is the month known for rare diseases and “29th is observed as Rare Disease Day”

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Aasmaan Foundation Trust, a registered, not-for-profit, Voluntary Organisation is formed with a purpose to empower persons with disabilities by three individual friends. The NGO primarily emphasis to raise social awareness and support persons with disability in improving their quality of life by providing health care support, education, recreational activities, information of skill development programs, cover medical expenses and livelihood support.

We persistently involved in conducting various fun activities and training sessions that enable them to be in an inclusive environment. In a way that ensures persons with disability are intellectually, physically and socially aroused to enhance their health and quality of life.

February is the month known for rare diseases and 29th is observed as Rare Disease Day. On this day we are going to introduce 35 differently-abled ramp models through 3 fashion shows with different themes. This event would help each individual develop self-awareness, self-care and enable the society that people with disabilities have access to equal rights and opportunities as everybody else. Through this event, we not only build confidence and self-esteem. We will also be creating a new perspective in society what beauty means and how grateful we are for our lives.

All 35 persons are warriors of different medical conditions (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Progeria, Hear and Speech Impairment, Tetra-Amelia Syndrome to name a few and they come from various family backgrounds). The event is choreographed by Rajesh Shetty – fashion designer for all the 35 differently-abled ramp models. Team thara doing a voilubteet

To accomplish the project, we need help from people like you to make it large!

Each ramp model expense comes around 25.000 INR (includes of their remuneration, costumes, travel, hospitality, training, education etc…)

Any small amount would make a great difference!

Your presence and support will be a source of encouragement for the participants and the audience.
Through this event, if we raise a good amount of fund it will be used for our upcoming projects of Aasmaan Foundation.

1. To conduct similar shows at different states
2. Sponsor Persons with disability for their vocational training.
3. Cover medical expenses for persons with disability.

–Dhanya Ravi
Team Aasmaan

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“Cross Connection”- Debut Novelist Preety Praveen Unveils Unique Love Story

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Bangalore, Feb 15, 2020: Preety Praveen launched her maiden novel “Cross Connection’ on 14 February 2020, at Sapna Book House, Bangalore. The realistic fiction read is inspired by a true story and published by Blue Rose Publishers.

Speaking at the launch, Sandhya Mendonca, author, media entrepreneur, cultural evangelist and chief guest of the event said “When love is in the air, right in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s a good old fashioned love story girl meets boy and then follow the pangs of separation and hardships that destiny throws their way. This couple shares an extraordinary love story and the romantic in me cheers them!”

Cross Connection is a story of love, commitment and destiny. Set in the simple town of Salem, Tamil Nadu, the storyline takes readers through the lives of Simar and Naveen, who are distinctly different people, with whom one can identify with almost instantancously. With nothing in common, destiny brings them together in a captivating plot, connecting them in a lifelong bond.

“I have always been passionate about writing, and penning down this love story which is really close to my heart, was a beautiful experience. The readers of Cross Connection will surely enjoy the roller coaster ride of emotions. I want them to believe in and cherish the value of true friends, how and when to stand by them and most importantly the power of destiny,” says Preety Praveen speaking about her debut novel.

Cross Connection is sure to strike the right chord as it connects the lives of Simar, a bold and brilliant girl with a pampered upbringing and Naveen a determined youngster with a brusque exterior. While she traces her roots to Punjab, he comes from Kerala. Long after recognizing and accepting their love for each other, the couple have a tough battle ahead of them convincing their respective parents to accept their relationship. Simar has to also cope from the turmoil of recovering from a life- threatening car crash without Naveen by her side. Through love, tears, anger, sacrifice, sadness, hope, triumph and joy, the captivating plot makes Cross Connection a compelling read.

Syed Asad Hassan, Managing Director of Blue Rose Publishers, spcaking on the launch of Preety’s novel said “It was a pleasure working with Preety Praveen on this book. The moment we read the story for the first time, we knew instantly that it was one that would connect with people on many levels. Also, what better time to launch a book like this than the valentines scason itself. This book is definitely a must read book and I am confident that it will leave a mark on this genre for many years to come.”

A Bangalore based psychologist, Preety Praveen draws from her personal and professional experiences to give readers an insight into the ups and downs of relationships and the importance of commitment. Cross Connection is released in collaboration with Avasar Foundation and a percentage of the profits are pledged to open doors of education for girl children.

Cross Connection is priced at Rs. 299 and available for purchase on Amazon, Flipkart, ShopClues and leading bookstores across the country.

Preety Praveen is also penning down a sequel to the book, titled ‘A Pocket Full of Promises.’ As the name suggests, the book is an honest take on the ups and downs Simar and Naveen face after marriage.

Blurb of the book: To accomplish the dreams of her parents, Simar, a girl from Punjab, lands up in Tamil Nadu to complete her degree in dentistry. But fate had written a different story for her. Struggling to survive in a new world, she meets the love of her life, Naveen, a boy from Kerala. Smiling in the world of their love, they weave a beautiful life around their dreams. But everything changes once Naveen leaves India, trying his luck to get a job abroad. After a year, he comes back to marry her…but…is she still there waiting for him…???

About the publisher: Blue Rose is an experienced and affordable Delhi based self-publishing company, with a huge network across the nation. With over 3000+ titles of different languages and genres published in the recent past, Blue Rose Publishers stands as one of the ‘ fastest growing self-publishing platforms in India.

Established in October 2012, they have more than 50000+ registered authors and thousands of followers on different social media sites and a phenomenal reach in over 140 countries. With 50+ creative souls onboard and 3000+ accomplished dreams on various shelves, Blue Rose has now become a huge family which is growing with every passing day and becoming best book publisher in India.

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Redefining cancer diagnostics with the first Digital PET CT scanner in Karnataka

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Bengaluru, February 14th, 2020: HCG – the specialist in cancer care introduces the first Digital PET CT scanner in Karnataka, for high precision diagnosis in cancer and therefore better treatment planning. Biograph VISION- 600, by Siemens is the first UDR detector with 3.2-mm LSO crystals(a) and helps in visualizing smaller lesions. It improves accuracy, performance, and reproducibility to see a whole new world of precision in PET/CT imaging. The blend of resolution and effective sensitivity assists in evaluating the impact of the treatment in prior.

Addressing the press, Dr. KG Kallur, Director – Molecular Imaging, HCG said, “In cancer care, the need of the hour is precision and accuracy and a PET CT scan is crucial for accurate diagnosis of cancer. With the adaption of Digital PET CT, HCG will now have the advantage to report cancerous lesions or tumors more accurate and fast, eventually plan the treatment better and achieve the desired clinical outcome for a patient. This is possible because of the enhanced imaging technique provided by VISION-600 Digital PETCT, combined with the expertise of the Molecular imaging department, focused to offer superior service to patients for early diagnosis of cancer.”

He further added, “In this unit of HCG, we do about 30 to 50 PET CT Scans in a day and the demand is surging with increased awareness on early cancer diagnosis. The waiting time of patients will reduce along with the hazardous risks of radiation for our medical technicians as the amount of isotope usage for the scan, will be reduced by 50% in Digital PET Scan.

” Dr. B.S Ajaikumar, Chairman & CEO, HCG Enterprises Ltd said, “In cancer care, early diagnosis has proven to be the key and treating it the right way the first time with proper staging results in achieving better outcomes. We at HCG, are happy to announce the introduction of Digital PET CT, which transforms diagnosis and therapy to a much higher level. We are able to achieve precision and make disease staging even at the millimeter level and deliver appropriate treatment. This is the highest technology possible globally for image diagnosis. HCG has always invested in the best of technology and expertise for our patients for improved outcomes, testified by Harvard Business Review and the World Bank. This is another milestone for us in achieving our goals towards precision medicine and outcomes on par with global standards.

“We are proud to partner with HCG, who is a renowned cancer care provider in India. With exceptional features such as the market’s fastest time-of-flight and highest effective sensitivity, Biograph Vision helps reduce scan time and injected dose, reducing patient exposure to radiation. We look forward to our journey together in transforming care delivery by setting benchmarks for precision in PET/CT imaging.” said, Mr. Vivek Kanade, Executive Director, Siemens Healthineers, India.

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Amazon.in Launches ‘Har Pal Fashionable’ Campaign

Posted on February 13, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

12th February 2020: Amazon.in launched their ‘Har Pal Fashionable’ marketing campaign today in an exciting fire side chat with Bollywood Actor Sanya Malhotra, Arun Sirdeshmukh, Head of Amazon Fashion India and Ravi Desai, Director – Mass and Brand Marketing, at the Amazon office in Bengaluru. ‘Har Pal Fashionable’ aims to establish Amazon.in as an enabler of fashion and beauty, where the customers can find relevant products for any and all moments which matter to them.

Fashion plays a very thoughtful role in every macro or micro moment of our customers’ lives and fulfills the emotional needs in the life of a customer. As Amazon Fashion continues to focus on fashion, it continues to invest in everything else that goes behind fashion including continually refining the site experience, allowing customers to search and find their product and make an informed buying decision based on the detailed imagery and content offered.

At Amazon, we are always looking to engage with our customers in differentiated ways. This is an exciting opportunity to provide relevant and inspirational content around fashion & beauty to our customers. This will reinforce our position as the fastest growing ecommerce marketplace at scale. Our vision is to transform the way India engages with fashion.

‘Har Pal Fashionable’ establishes Amazon.in as a trusted marketplace which offers an authentic and exciting range of fashion across all price points to enhance our customers’ special moments.

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5 hairstyle inspirations from Oscar’s red carpet for Valentine’s day by Advanced Hair Studio

Posted on February 13, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Love should be celebrated every day. However, Valentine’s day becomes a perfect occasion to express love or indulge in some self-love. Advanced Hair Studio experts have hand-picked top five easy-to-do yet elegant hairstyles donned by our favourite celebrities in the 92nd edition of Oscars Awards. This edition was no less than the previous ones; full of surprising wins and breath-taking looks.

Margot Robbie

Margot made a statement with a black Chanel gown and donned a sleek side-swept sharp wavy hairstyle. This evergreen hairstyle has been a red-carpet favorite of many celebrities and can also be easily replicated at home with the help of simple styling tools. Most importantly it is time easy and do not involve heavy heating or chemicals on hair.

Penélope Cruz

Penelope’s neatly center partitioned hair can go well with any outfit. The quick hairdo can be donned by women with medium to long hair length. Also, center parting elongates the face giving it a longer appearance.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett chose a metallic gown for this year’s red carpet and paired it with wavy updo. This style is simple and can complement different looks on various face cuts.

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse has never failed to outshine and give hair and makeup goals to her fans. Ronan’s trendy hairdo coupled with bright make-up was indeed mesmerizing and inspiring. Bangs are in trend and can be styled in multiple ways with different hair accessories.

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn’s effortlessly chic side-parted hairdo is perfect for an outing for any time of the day and can also complement any outfit. Inward blown edges add volume, making the hairdo look more stylish. You can also add hair accessories like embellished hair band or clips to elevate the overall look.

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