S.P. Balasubrahmanyam had been admitted at MGM Healthcare on August 5th and commenced on life support measures since August 14th for severe COVID – 19 pneumonia . He continued to be closely monitored by multidisciplinary team in the critical care unit . He tested negative for COVID – 19 on September 4th .
In a further setback this morning , despite maximal life support measures and the best efforts of the clinical team , his condition deteriorated further and he suffered a cardio – respiratory arrest . With profound grief , regret to inform that he has passed away on September 25th at 13:04 Hours .
I, express our heartfelt condolences to his family , friends , well – wishers and admirers at their loss during this time of anguish and sorrow
New Instinct® and fēnix® series move toward power autonomy with unprecedented battery life and specialized activities
Now push your limits with:
· Revolutionary solar charging technology which enhance battery optimization
· New Added sports activities like: Indoor Climbing, Fishing, MTB Dynamics to break convention
· Solar conversion rate up to five times higher than the industry standard
· Supports various features such as heart rate, GPS, multiple sensors, body battery and much more
New Delhi, September 25 ,2020: Clocking on the success of the patented solar charging technology in fēnix 6X Pro Solar last year, Garmin India, a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today expanded its portfolio of solar-powered smartwatches with the launch of all-new Instinct Solar, fēnix 6 Pro Solar.
Designed and built to accompany the enthusiasts to ‘DoWhat They Love Longer’, the new solar-powered smartwatches utilizes solar energy output to support various smartwatch functions like wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox, Body Battery, advanced sleep monitoring, stress tracking, giving health insights to users.
With these smartwatches, fitness enthusiasts can continue their fitness regimes with the new pre-loaded sports activities like indoor climbing, fishing, mountain biking along with other activities including as running, swimming, yoga, golf, Pilates, etc, pushing them to explore new challenges.
Garmin’s multisport GPS smartwatches have been the leading choice for fitness enthusiasts and adventurers. Now with the proprietary breakthrough solar charging technology, allowing users to “Do What They Love Longer” through significantly increased battery life and new purpose-built functionality including surf, mountain biking and climbing activities.
Introducing the new solar-powered, feature-loaded smartwatch series, Mr. Ali Rizvi, Director, Garmin India said, “Garmin’s multisport GPS watches are the choice for athletes and adventurers willing to push themselves through the next mile or over the next mountain. Using our solar capabilities, the new Instinct and fēnix 6 solar watches provide extraordinary battery life and give customers the ability to follow their passion to the sunset and further. The Instinct solar and fēnix 6 Solar Series will help users to push their limits with enhanced features and exceptional battery life.”
Garmin has invested in over 30 patents that utilizes sophisticated technology to design a one-of-a-kind solar panel – Power GlassTM , made up of an ultra-thin multilayer structure which allows for continuous solar charging even when the panel is partially covered, extending the battery life of the smartwatch in all modes in the Power Manager feature. The improved power capacity allows users to enjoy their outdoor activities for longer periods of time.
Instinct Solar for the rugged, outdoor enthusiast
Garmin has incorporated the solar lens technology into its Instinct range of outdoor multisport watches to cater to the outdoor enthusiast. With the Power Manager feature, users can toggle to the Battery Saver mode to enjoy unlimited battery life on the Instinct Solar and Instinct Solar – Camo Edition.
In addition to Instinct’s list of outdoor activity and health tracking features, Instinct Solar series now also includes the Body Battery feature which analyzes heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality and activity data to determine overall energy levels. Another newly added feature is the Pulse Ox (SpO2)2, a technology which measures blood oxygen saturation – a useful health indicator to monitor during this time of pandemic as the COVID-19 virus can lead to pneumonia infection in which the lung’s air sacs are filled with fluid, leading to a drop in blood oxygen level. A sudden drop in SpO2 levels may indicate an early onset of symptoms.
The Instinct Solar series boasts up to 24 days in smartwatch mode indoors and more than 50 days with sufficient solar exposure. Users can make these battery-extending changes on the fly through Instinct Solar’s incorporation of Power Manager.
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
fēnix 6 Series – Solar Editions – The Ultimate Solar Powered Smartwatch
The fēnix 6 Pro Solar is the newest member of the Garmin flagship outdoor GPS smartwatch line. Featuring Garmin Power Glass™ solar charging lens and a customizable Power Manager mode, fēnix 6 Series – Solar Editions harness the power of the sun to stay on and remain performance-ready for weeks, so users will have more on-wrist time to enjoy their activities, training features, onboard mapping, music streaming and much more. Expanding the robust activity profiles included in the fēnix series, the smartwatches come with, mountain biking and indoor climb-ready.
· Mountain Bike: Track the details of every ride with mountain biking metrics plus specialized grit and flow measurements that rate trail difficulty and how smoothly a user descends, giving a score to beat next time.
· Indoor Climb: The indoor climb activity profile allows climbers to track their sessions at indoor facilities. Metrics include the number of routes, vertical distance climbed, climbing time, difficultly of each route and more.
The fēnix 6 Pro Solar in smartwatch mode is up to 14 days indoors and up to 16 days with sufficient solar exposure.
The artificial heart (LVAD) was implanted in these patients facing end-stage heart failure at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket in 2015-16. The device, which is supposedly considered a “bridge to a transplant”, proved to be “destination therapy”
Increases life expectancy by 13-15 years
These patients have no heartbeat, pulse or measurable blood pressure, but continue to lead a normal life.
NEW DELHI / September 24, 2020: Patients facing end-stage heart failure years ago; and certain death in the absence of an immediate heart transplant – are leading near-normal lives. The reason: Heart surgeons at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket implanted a mechanical pump called the LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) that took over the function of their failing hearts. These patients don’t have a pulse, heartbeat or blood pressure, yet they are able to do everything that a healthy person can, as their blood flow has been fully restored.
Said Dr. Kewal Krishan, Director, Heart Transplant & Ventricular Assist Devices, Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket: “LVAD is a device that adds 13 to 15 years to the life of people facing imminent heart failure. It boosts functions of the heart and is used either as a temporary measure till a heart transplant can be conducted, or as a destination therapy where the patient lives with the device permanently as they are unfit for a heart transplant. LVAD enables patients to live a normal life even after end-stage heart failure.”
He added: “We have conducted over a dozen LVAD implants till now at Max Hospital, Saket, ranging from a seven-year-old girl to an 81-year-old female patient. Four of those patients are living a normal life even five years after implant– they are the first and only LVAD recipients in India to have successfully survived beyond five years. Others are also doing well and hopefully will complete many more years on device. LVAD is gradually emerging as a good alternative to a heart transplant.”
LVADs are mechanical pumps of the size of one’s palm and have a cable that connects to an outside chargeable battery unit. An impeller within the pump spins thousands of times a minute, circulating the blood around the body continuously without a break. This means that LVAD patients don’t have a pulse or heartbeat or measurable blood pressure. The external components of LVAD include a controller and batteries which power the device.
50-year-old Neelam Sodhi – a mother of three children and the first woman at Max Healthcare to be implanted with an LVAD – complained of chronic breathing problems and coughing about six years ago. She had suffered a cardiac arrest earlier, but a pacemaker and medications did little to improve her condition. She was put on a ventilator as her heart was working to only 20% of its capacity. Since a donor heart was not available for a transplant, doctors suggested LVAD implant as an alternative life-saving procedure. She underwent the procedure in 2016. She has been fine since then and living a normal life.
“I like singing and used to sing a dozen bhajans daily. But my world collapsed when my heart became very weak and almost collapsed, no longer able to pump blood to my body. After getting the artificial heart, I have got my life back, and I am back to singing. I got my youngest child married a couple of years ago – I was not destined to see that day if I was to wait for a heart transplant. I thank doctors of Max Hospital, Saket from the bottom of my heart for enabling me to return to a normal life,” said Ms Sodhi.
Another patient, 61-year-old, Shyam Sundar Aggarwal with a history of diabetes and hypertension reached the hospital after developing heart-related issues. He had been suffering from thrombosis for a couple of years before having a massive heart attack in 2015 wherein he was diagnosed with 100% blockage and was diagnosed to have an ejection fraction of less than 20%. Implanted with LVAD in 2015, he has been living a healthy and wholesome life ever since.
At the age of 73, Ram Pratap Garg, leads an active life, practicing Yoga as a daily activity. He underwent LVAD implant in 2015. Mr Garg said he is very happy to have gone ahead with his decision of getting the LVAD. “About five years ago, I was undergoing treatment at another private hospital but had no improvement in my condition. The doctors had lost all hope when someone suggested that Dr. Kewal Krishan at Max Hospital will be able to give us some hope. There was some kind of an infection that had to be treated for the first 10-15 days when I reached Saket after which I underwent the device implant. I am happy to report that this device easily supports my active lifestyle.”
· Launches 25 new models of Direct Cool, Frost Free and Side by Side Refrigerators; Plans to launch additional 25 models of refrigerators and a new range of dishwashers by Diwali 2020
Bangalore, September 24th, 2020: Havells India Limited, a leading Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company today announced its entry into the refrigerator segment under its consumer durable brand – Lloyd. The company will also double the range with additional 25 models by Diwali this year. The refrigerator range is designed keeping in mind the modern kitchen aesthetics combined with energy saving features that adapt to the consumer lifestyle. The alluring transparent interiors of the range comes with an array of attractive fresh floral fascia design, which reflects refrigerators as a work of art that blends with your home décor. The refrigerators will be available in capacities ranging from 190 litres to 587 litres, and at an introductory offer price range from INR 10,000 to INR 84,990.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shashi Arora, CEO, Lloyd said, “With the legacy of being known as a cooling expert over decades, Lloyd today is among the top 3 brands in the air conditioners segment. Today, we are introducing DC, Side by side, frost free range of refrigerators to complement other categories, in our attempt to make Lloyd a full-fledged consumer durable brand. Backed by our Make in India vision, we are going to produce all our refrigerators in the country enabling us to bring better quality and relevant customisations to our customers.
The refrigerators launched today will offer class leading features in a wide array of capacities and price range through our strong network of 10,000 dealers and retailers across the country. Our range of refrigerators brings to our customers the benefits of even cooling that keeps all their food items including fruits and vegetables fresher for a longer duration. All this comes at a lower electricity cost due to the latest inverter technology deployed in the newly launched range.”
Revolutionizing the refrigerator category in India. The new range introduced by Lloyd is equipped withBactshield technology that eliminates bacteria and provides longer lasting freshness to perishables- a much needed feature in a tropical country like India. The refrigerators range will feature the unique Decacool technology that will ensure cooling in every corner. It also consists of flexi max design which caters to the underlying need of more storage for discerning Indian consumer. The above range is rated as per the 2020 energy rating norms coupled with advantages of the Inverter technology. In conjunction with invertor technology, the new refrigerator range will come with dual safety compressor with OLP and OHR that enhances compressor’s life and makes Lloyd refrigerators highly energy-efficient.
Lloyd refrigerators are also environment friendly with a zero ODP (Ozone depletion potential) presence thus helps in reducing its carbon footprint. The newly launched refrigerators will come with a one year comprehensive warranty along with a 10 years compressor warranty. The range will be available across pan India Lloyd brand shops, offline dealers and Lloyd online e store.
Bengaluru, 23rd September 2020 : In extreme times like now, dealing in kind has its limits but kindness doesn’t. Recognizing that cash in hand is any day, and especially so in the current position, better than providing people with things that may have or many not want, the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, a pan India non-profit organization founded in 1997, with a vision to empower the visually impaired, disabled and marginalized people in India, has come up with a plan to help blind cricketers in India.
Almost 600 cricketers from across India, that includes men and women, will benefit to the tune of approximately Rs 35 lakh thanks to the largesse of Give India with whom Samarthanam has tied up to provide the cricketers associated with the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI). Players of the 24 State teams that took part in the second season of the All India Nagesh Trophy Men’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind as also players from the seven states that took part in the inaugural Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind will each receive Rs 7,000 (for those in Tier 1 cities), Rs 5000 (for Tier 2 cities) and Rs 4,000 (for tier 3 cities).
Take the case of Venugopal Mani, the 32-year-old Blind Cricketer from Badiyadka in Kasaragod district in Kerala, who used to sell lottery tickets when he wasn’t playing cricket. He used to make Rs. 400-500 per day by selling lottery tickets said Venugopal who has been playing for the Kerala blind team from 2013. But this pandemic has put a hold to the South Africa Blind Cricket’s team tour of India earlier in March, took its toll away from the field too. He has to support his wife who is also a blind, a two-year-old son and his aging mother but this pandemic has confined indoors, and he had to borrow loans.
Naturally this cash infusion from CABI and Samarthanam has left him relieved, at least for some time. “This help has come just at the right time for and I am most grateful to both the Cricket Association for the Blind in Kerala (CABK) and CABI as also to Samarthanam. I hope to get back to playing cricket and earn my livelihood soon,” said Venugopal.
Similar is the case with Sukhram Majhi, another blind cricketer who has represented India. Hailing from Koraput district in Odisha state, he doesn’t have a job and is currently pursuing his studies as a MA student. They are a family of three and have lost his father. His mother, who is also partially blind a daily wage labourer and the only earning member of the family. His mother’s elder sister is mentally challenged and stays together with them.
“Due to the lockdown, my mother lost her job had to depend on the disability pension and they were running out of basic essentials at home and were unable to pay the house rent. I was so grateful when I received financial help from Give India through Samarthanam. The cash assistance couldn’t have been timed better otherwise we would have been in trouble” says Sukhram Majhi.
Shilpa’s story is no different. Having represented Karnataka in the inaugural Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind back in December 2019, the Davangere girl said the lockdown and its consequences had made life very difficult for her and her family.
“My father couldn’t go out to work and so we depended on the free ration provided by the government for BPL card holders. Just as we were getting desperate we received cash from CABI. It came as a great relief and I do hope more people like me will get similar timely support” says Shilpa.
Soon after the lockdown was announced, the Samarthanam Trust started identifying disabled people in dire need of support and chalked out an action plan to implement the relief work. As many as 14 cities are being covered under the relief work, 3.5 lakh meals were cooked and supplied while dry ration kits are being given to 16,000 people with focus on persons with disabilities. Medical equipment such as 32,000 PPE kits and other aids such as pulse oximeters, ICU beds, masks and sanitizers were provided to 12 government hospitals. In addition, about one lakh frontline workers (ASHA workers, Sanitation workers, Anganwadi workers, Police personnel) were supported with masks, sanitizers, medical gear and even sarees (uniforms).
Meantime some of the state associations like Kerala and Delhi announced some cash relief for their players.
“The need of the hour is cash so that each individual can decide for himself or herself what their immediate needs are and use the money accordingly” said Mahantesh GK, the Founder Managing Trustee of Samarthanam and the President of CABI.
“We wish we could do more but for that blind cricket needs more support from the Union Sports Ministry as also the BCCI. Our cricketers have won four World Cups (two ODI World Cups and two T20 World Cups) and have brought great laurels to the nation. We also conduct our national tournaments and have bilateral cricket series regularly every year thanks to some support from the corporate world but much more needs to be done,” added Mahantesh.
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