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To deal with the rising urological complications among kids, the Birthright by Rainbow Children’s Hospital launched a dedicated “Centre for Advanced Paediatric Urology” at its Marathalli campus from Saturday. This dedicated centre is a one-stop-service with varied specialties like Pediatric Radiology, Pediatric Nephrology and allied fields being available under single roof. The centre also has special expertise in doing most of the complex urological surgery in kids by minimal incision / endoscopy / laparoscopy.

RCH’s Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Urologist Dr. Antony Robert Charles said that children were not miniature adults. Hence, their problems needed unique and tailored solutions. A lot of children have trouble with the kidney, tubes and the bladder which needed expert management.

Citing a few recent cases studies, Dr Charles said that a few newborn babies were born with blocks in the urine flow. This can lead to complications very early in life leading to infections and bulging kidneys and may lead to renal failure if not identified at early stages. With advanced investigations (pediatric urology) and expert comprehensive team management by the pediatric nephrology team and the pediatric urology team, most of these problems are identified early and solutions offered. In older children, repeated infections can lead to scars in the kidney and long term problems unless treated. “In very severe cases like exstrophy (Bladder exstrophy is a congenital (present at birth) abnormality of the bladder. It happens when the skin over the lower abdominal wall (bottom part of the tummy) does not form properly, so the bladder is open and exposed on the outside of the abdomen), the bladder itself is open and we have successfully treated children with these complex problems both for Indian and overseas patients . Our pediatric orthopedic team helps us in this complex approach,” he added.

As more and more imaging is available during pregnancy, a lot of abnormalities are picked up during antenatal scans. Though it looks like the number of urological cases is increasing, most of the problems seen during the pregnancy scan can be managed without worry and by expert waiting with checks. But the ones which need to be corrected can be identified early and the results are very satisfying in majority of the babies.

One of the commonest problems among kids are the hydronephrotic kidneys (water filled enlarged kidneys) either due to a block in the pipes or reflux (back flow) into the kidneys; coming to the bladder and urethra (pipe bringing urine out of the body). Many boys nowadays suffer from structural problems in the penis which need to be corrected in expert hands early in life so that they can get on with life. One of these is hypospadias where the urine opening is below the normal location and is increasing worldwide. While it used to be seen in 1:4000 babies previously, in the last few decades it’s increased phenomenally all over the world to almost 1:800 in some parts. Same way, the number of children testicular problems also is in the rise. If corrected early and these babies can get on very well.

Speaking on the occasion, RCH’s vice-president and cluster head-Mr Neeraj Lal said, “Pediatric urology is a very challenging yet a very gratifying specialty. The problems can be identified by a systematic logarithmic method and the treatment provided in expert hands makes the babies recover fast and get back to a normal / near normal life. We have successfully treated more than 500 patients with kidney diseases which give us the reason to formally launch this clinic.”

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Ø  The module will be offered as part of an array of courses from Nippon’s Paint Academy

Ø  Focuses on the design literacy; and science of colours & their significance in everyday life

Bangalore, September 4th 2020: Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division), Asia Pacific’s leading paint manufacturer today launched its Paint Academy’s Colour Psychology, a free online module for design enthusiasts on colour consulting. Primarily aimed at architecture and interior design students, the course will be offered in association with ACEDGE, a platform conceptualised by Ar. Gita Balakrishnan that is aimed to equip design students to contribute towards building of a harmonious society. The module is in line with the Council of Architecture (COA)’s news guidelines that make it mandatory for design students to opt for an online certified course as an elective. Mr. S Mahesh Anand, President – Decorative Paint, Nippon Paint (India) launched the module along with Ar. Gita Balakrishnan, Founder & Curator of Ethos & ACEDGE.

The module aims to bring about appreciation of design and design literacy among the common masses, so they become aware of different spaces and their effect on them. In today’s world where DIY projects are the norm and lot more people are opting for design consultations, it is crucial to have a sense of what design personally works for one. A main objective of this module is to enhance the student’s knowledge of paint and its diversity, and in the process influence their lifestyles and well-being positively. This is achieved by incorporating learnings from History, Culture, Nature, Science and Cognitive Psychology and linking them with spatial perceptions in Architecture and Interiors. The course can be opted by students as a 1 credit elective course, with the course content amounting to 16-18 hours. 

Talking about the event, Mr. S Mahesh Anand, President – Decorative Paint, Nippon Paint (India) commented, “Nippon Paint has always believed in nurturing design enthusiasts and imparting them with the required professional training, on par with industry standards. Through the launch of Paint Academy’s Colour Psychology module, we wish to equip students with the know-how of paint, applications, with a conscious effort to educate and empower the students in a holistic sense. We are very optimistic that owing to the high assessment standard of the module, it will train learners on the practical and application aspects of paint, equipping them to be able to make informed decisions in their projects and designs”.

Ar. Gita Balakrishnan, Founder & Curator of Ethos & ACEDGE said “The Built environment we inhabit, is a juxtaposition of various parameters and the way these interact with one another has a direct impact on the physical, emotional and social well-being of the users. The component of colour is one of the crucial parameters that impacts how the built environment communicates with the people inhabiting it. This course on “Colour Psychology” weaves the understandings of colour perception holistically with learnings from our surroundings to create a sensitive outlook towards the use of colour, that would help designers and students make informed choices in their designs with respect to context and user well-being. I am glad that Nippon Paint, through their initiative Paint Academy has chosen to enlighten designers on appropriate colour choice.”

As part of the launch, a MoU was signed between Nippon Paint India and IIA, with the latter coming on board as supporting partner for Asia Young Designer Awards 2020 in their architecture category. Candidates who successfully complete their module will receive a certificates of completion post submission of their assignments. For more details on the Colour Psychology module or to enrol, visit Paint Academy’s: Colour Psychology

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BENGALURU: September 04th, 2020: Concept Hospitality Pvt Ltd today announced the launch of its new, hip, lifestyle brand hotel, The Zinc, Bengaluru. This is the fifth hotel the company is launching in Karnataka (after Belagavi, Bengaluru, Shivamogga and Vijayapura) and the 74th hotel managed across 61 locations in India, Nepal and Seychelles.

The Zinc, Bengaluru is a contemporary lifestyle business hotel opened in Whitefield, Bengaluru offering 193 distinctly-themed rooms, Spectrum (an all-day dining multicuisine restaurant), Skyview Bar, 6 state-of-art banquet halls and meeting rooms, Sports Lounge, Club Lounge, British Library Lounge, in-house theatre, swimming pool spa, salon and gym. Ingenious in thought and creative in design, this new hotel brand offers experiences in their own distinct style that are unexpected and different.

The hotel is centrally located in Whitefield and is 45 km from Kempegowda International Airport, 10 km from K R Puram Railway Station, 3 km from ITPL Bus Stand and 1 km from the proposed ITPL Metro Station.

On the occasion of the new hotel opening, Mr Suhail Kannampilly, CEO, The Fern Hotels & Resorts, said, We are delighted to launch our new Zinc brand first in Bengaluru. With its convenient location in Whitefield, full-service facilities and signature contemporary lifestyle operations, we are extremely confident that The Zinc, Bengaluru will become very popular with the local clientele, and corporate and leisure guests coming to Whitefield on both business and leisure. Our guests will enjoy our unique themed accommodations, contemporary F&B and banqueting facilities, experience a high level of services and standards, and have great experiences during their stay!

Commenting on the opening of the hotel, Mr Chandrabir Singh, General Manager, The Zinc, Bengaluru, said, Guests visiting Whitefield will be delighted with this new lifestyle hotel and by the warm and friendly hospitality extended to them when they stay with us at The Zinc, Bengaluru. Our aim is to make this a landmark hotel for all our guests to come enjoy again and again!

The Zinc, Bengaluru offers a range of 6 room categories named BaZic, DeluxZ, DeluxZ+, SuiteZ, SuiteZ+ and Sky Green SuiteZ. Each floor is distinctly themed as The Royal Theme, The Sporting Spirit, The Music Frenzy, Love for Cinema, The British Theme, For the Extraordinaire to the ultimate Open Sky Garden Suites.

In-room amenities include high speed Wi-Fi internet, LED televisions with satellite TV connections for entertainment and international news, complimentary bottled drinking water in-room, complimentary in-room tea & coffee facility, eco-friendly room lighting, bedroom slippers, pillow menu, eco-friendly bathroom amenities, rain shower, hairdryer in the room and complimentary buffet breakfast. Other guest facilities include express check-in & check-out, non-smoking rooms, access for specially-abled guests and laundry service.

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·         Simple voice commands for conducting self-service transactions – ‘OK Google, I want to speak to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo’ or ‘May I talk to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo’

·         Provides an easy to use and convenient service touch-point for customers

·         Further strengthens digital platform – additional layer of convenience for customers

·         About 3.5 lakh voice chats per month conducted on Chatbot LiGo

Mumbai, August 31, 2020: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced its customer service chatbot ‘LiGo’ on ‘Google Assistant’. This would enable the Company’s policyholders to have their queries addressed by simple voice commands such as “Ok Google, I want to speak to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo” or “May I talk to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo”.

Expanding its innovation quotient by leveraging digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) the Company has added another layer of convenience for its customers. Extending LiGo functionalities to Google Assistant is part of the Company’s strategy to be present on platforms preferred by customers and to offer them an immersive experience.

Customers can instantly access information on their policies by activating ‘Google Assistant’ on their Android smartphones and speaking out their policy number or registered phone number. It is as simple as asking Google for directions or traffic.

In this ever-evolving digital world where speed, efficiency and convenience are continually being enhanced, there has been rapid adoption of AI-powered voice assistants by individuals owing to personalized, and immediate experiences being provided. Available in ‘Indian English’ and with support for nine Indian languages, Google Assistant enables people to have a conversation with Google, and get things done in their world in a natural and personalized way.

Mr. N S Kannan, Managing Director & CEO, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance said, “At ICICI Prudential Life, all our innovations hinge around customer-centricity. Sometime back we embarked on our hyper-personalization journey built on the pillars of 3 Vs – Video, Voice and Vernacular. Catering to the evolving needs of our customers, we have enabled our customer service voice bot LiGo on ‘Google Assistant’, making it accessible on all platforms and devices it is available on. Accessing policy information based on voice commands provides unmatched convenience and instant gratification. With the addition of this digital enabler, there will be a transformation in the way customers interact with the Company. We will continue to innovate to further empower our customers”

By leveraging new-age technologies the Company has introduced a bouquet of digital enablers to address every requirement of a customer during the policy lifecycle – from on-boarding to servicing the needs of the customers. For instance, customers can use the Company’s digital enablers to transact online and each of the digital enablers, i.e. WhatsApp, the Company website, mobile app and Chatbot LiGo are almost equivalent to a virtual branch. On Chatbot LiGo about 3.5 lakh voice chats per month are conducted. Customers can leverage any of these digital enablers to perform an assortment of transactions.

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Parents to aid toddlers’ learning at their own convenience with Zero Screen Time within the safety of their homes-

Mumbai, August 27, 2020: EuroKids International, India’s leading early childhood education company, has introduced a revolutionary 26-week offline Home Schooling Kit for young children between 2 to 4 years (PG and Nursery). This product has been designed for parents who are concerned about screen time but are seeking ways that their toddler can keep learning.

The EuroKids Home Schooling Kit offers parents a completely offline, easy, structured and convenient solution to engage their young children where their toddler’s developmental milestones in terms of language, numeracy and science skills remain on track.

Designed by education experts, EuroKids International’s Home Schooling Kit comprises activities that will enhance a young child’s gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, critical thinking, cognitive and creative development skills, and ensure continuous learning even during this pandemic. Parents can use the detailed daily plans, prepared by experts in the Home Schooling Kit to teach their child Language, Mathematics and Science skills. Parents will also have access to highly trained facilitators who will be just a phone call away to answer any queries they may have while teaching their child.

Speaking about the Home Schooling Kit, Mr. K V S Seshasai, CEO, Pre-K Division, Eurokids International said, “Education today has moved from on-ground, in-person interactions to online models due to the pandemic and the need for safety and social distancing norms. On the one hand, parents wish to engage their children in constructive activities, and monitor screen time, while on the other hand, they are unable to find adequate time to spend with their children, as work and home activities are eating into their days. Our Home Schooling Kit has been developed to ensure that parents can choose a time that is convenient to them to engage effectively with their child so that they can develop socially, emotionally and intellectually. The Kit includes everything a parent would need – daily plan, detailed activities, games, toys, etc.”

EuroKids International will hold initiation sessions for parents online once they purchase the Kit to gain a better understanding of the programme and the elements in the Kit. Every child that completes the 26-week programme will be awarded a completion certificate.

The cost of EuroKids Home Schooling Kit is Rs.14,900 for PG and Rs.16,900 for nursery. For more information you may order EuroKids Home Schooling Kit on the toll free number 1800-209-5656.

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