Dubai’s finest, Bengaluru’s first – anube Home, Now Open!

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Dubai’s finest, Bengaluru’s first – anube Home, Now Open! Danube Home, the UAE’s leading home improvement and furniture brand, opened its third showroom in India, at Marathahalli, Bengaluru on the 9th December 2022. The grand inauguration was done by the Miss Diva Supranational 2016 and KGF actress Srinidhi Shetty with much pomp and “We are very excited to bring the very best of the gulf to this diverse metropolitan city and are excited splendor in attendance with top management of Danube Home.

to see how our brand performs in this market. The selection and range of products we have is extremely

vast. I can confidently say that we have something to cater to every need and every design aesthetic”

Says Adel Sajan, Danube Group Managing Director.

Danube Home is synonymous with affordable luxury and is the most loved one-stop-shopping destination for all home needs in the GCC. The brand opened two showrooms in Hyderabad in the last few years and this is its third store in India. The new Danube Home store showcases a vast collection of top quality indoor and outdoor furniture, furnishing, chandeliers, carpets, curtains, modular kitchen, kitchenware, and tableware. It also has a host of sanitary ware like bathtubs, shower enclosures, bath fittings, and modular kitchen solutions. The showroom also offers customized window covering solutions like curtains and different types of blinds.

The biggest attraction however is the Design and Develop service available in-store for home owners looking for tailor made solutions for their home.

“Our Design and Develop service is the icing on our cake that sets us apart from our competitors. While we have an exhaustive selection of products to choose from, with our Design and Develop service, we offer customers the option to think beyond what’s available and help them design, execute and create the home of their dreams with completely customized solutions for every space in their home. The Design and Develop service can be availed for the whole home or parts of the home like kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, kids’ rooms, guest rooms or Garden too. The Design and Develop team consists of the most talented designers, engineers and architects who work with the customer to design spaces that cater to customers’ needs and preferences while being practical and functional. The entire process from discussion, to 3D visualization, to approvals, and execution may take anywhere between 30 to 45 days, depending on the scale of the project.”‘Says JayarajDangati, Danube Home Retail H ead.

With a portfolio of over 50,000 products in different categories sourced from over 23 countries around the world, and the option to create completely customized looks for customers’ homes, Danube Home aims to be the ultimate one-stop-shopping destination for all home needs in India. “Opening two Danube Home showrooms in India helped us get an idea of what the Indian clientele wants and the immense potential that lies in expanding to different areas in India. This is why we took the strategic decision to open our third showroom in Bengaluru. We hope to open at least one Danube Home showroom in every metropolitan city in India,” Added Jayaraj

Kerala Ayurveda Limited receives US patent for its herbal formulation

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  • The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted KAL its first patent for a proprietary herbal formulation that is uniquely processed and inspired by ancient ayurvedic wisdom
  • The patent also covers the efficacy of the herbal composition in the management of metabolic syndrome disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and lipid profile management

Bengaluru, 9 December 2022: Kerala Ayurveda Limited (KAL) announced at the 9th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2022 Inaugurated in Goa that it has received its first patent from The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a proprietary herbal formulation that is uniquely processed and inspired by ancient ayurvedic wisdom.

 

A statistical framework was conducted on the formulation using the rigors of modern scientific validation, including Phytochemical & Marker Analysis, extensive pre-clinical testing at Renovel Discoveries Inc. in the United States, and a pharma rigor double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study at the well-known Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in India.

 

The patent also covers the efficacy of the herbal composition in the management of metabolic syndrome disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and lipid profile management, as well as its use in the preparation of food supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals in appropriate dosage forms such as beverages/liquids, capsules, tablets, granules, jellies, to mention a few.

 

Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath, CEO of Kerala Ayurveda USA, said, “With a perfect profile demonstrated by our team, this milestone will now allow Kerala Ayurveda to play a significant role in the global Ayurvedic. This patent supports our commitment to treat diseases driven by managing metabolic syndrome disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and lipid profile management. Ayurveda is on the cusp of making a mega movement as its sister science, yoga, became mainstream in the west.”

 

He adds, “There is a massive shift in the human psyche from the chemical-oriented and reductive approach to natural holistic consciousness-based living. We see that Post COVID, this shift to a more natural preventative and self-care approach, became much more relevant. Kerala Ayurveda Academy USA has been focusing on creating confident and capable Ayurvedic professionals across the globe to serve the communities through providing authentic teachings of Kerala’s traditional practices.”

 

Ramesh Vangal, Chairman of Kerala Ayurveda Limited, said, “Kerala Ayurveda has a sweeping global vision for Ayurveda. To do this, we have had to establish international scientific validation of our safe, pure, and effective products. Our recent acquisition of a US patent on metabolic disorders for Kerala Ayurveda is a significant breakthrough. Together with our large vocational institution in the United States, its 3000 practitioners, and 200 products specially made for the USA, we will spearhead a global movement. Our range of high-quality products meets California Prop 65 standards (CA Prop 65) which are the most stringent in the world. “

 

With this invention, KAL’s main goal was to establish Safety, Purity, and Efficacy, as well as to provide a standardised process for preparing such an herbal composition, resulting in a standardized product with specifications that could indicate batch-to-batch consistency (in terms of particular specific active ingredient composition that are unique to the herbal blend and are believed to contribute to the efficacy of the formulations so prepared and developed).

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KGF actress Srinidhi Shetty Inaugurated Dubai’s finest, Bengaluru’s first – Danube Home at Marathahalli, Bengaluru

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Dubai’s finest, Bengaluru’s first – Danube Home, Now Open!

Danube Home, the UAE’s leading home improvement and furniture retail brand, opened its third showroom in India, at Marathahalli, Bengaluru on the 9th December 2022. The grand inauguration was done by the Miss Diva Supranational 2016 and KGF actress Srinidhi Shetty with much pomp and splendor in attendance with top management of Danube Home. 

‘’We are very excited to bring the very best of the gulf to this diverse metropolitan city and are excited to see how our brand performs in this market. The selection and range of products we have is extremely vast. I can confidently say that we have something to cater to every need and every design aesthetic.’’ Says Adel Sajan, Danube Group Managing Director.  

Danube Home is synonymous with affordable luxury and is the most loved one-stop-shopping destination for all home needs in the GCC. The brand opened two showrooms in Hyderabad in the last few years and this is its third store in India. The new Danube Home store showcases a vast collection of top quality indoor and outdoor furniture, furnishing, chandeliers, carpets, curtains, modular kitchen, kitchenware, and tableware. It also has a host of sanitary ware like bathtubs, shower enclosures, bath fittings, and modular kitchen solutions. The showroom also offers customized window covering solutions like curtains and different types of blinds. 

The biggest attraction however is the Design and Develop service available in-store for home owners looking for tailor made solutions for their home. 

‘’Our Design and Develop service is the icing on our cake that sets us apart from our competitors. While we have an exhaustive selection of products to choose from, with our Design and Develop service, we offer customers the option to think beyond what’s available and help them design, execute and create the home of their dreams with completely customized solutions for every space in their home. The Design and Develop service can be availed for the whole home or parts of the home like kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, kids’ rooms, guest rooms or Garden too. The Design and Develop team consists of the most talented designers, engineers and architects who work with the customer to design spaces that cater to customers’ needs and preferences while being practical and functional. The entire process from discussion, to 3D visualization, to approvals, and execution may take anywhere between 30 to 45 days, depending on the scale of the project.’’Says Jayaraj Dangati, Danube Home Retail Head.

With a portfolio of over 50,000 products in different categories sourced from over 23 countries around the world, and the option to create completely customized looks for customers’ homes, Danube Home aims to be the ultimate one-stop-shopping destination for all home needs in India.  ‘’Opening two Danube Home showrooms in India helped us get an idea of what the Indian clientele wants and the immense potential that lies in expanding to different areas in India. This is why we took the strategic decision to open our third showroom in Bengaluru. We hope to open at least one Danube Home showroom in every metropolitan city in India.’’ Added Jayaraj

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Japan Film & Music Festival

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‘Japan Film & Music Festival kicked off with a spectacular opening at its final destination, Bengaluru

“Anime Cosplay was performed during the Opening Ceremony“

Bangalore, 9th December: To commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and India, the Japan Foundation launched the JAPAN FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL at PVR Orion Mall, Bangalore with a cultural program, and attractions like a Special Mini-Cosplay Performance by Arindam Paul, Dhananjaya Patil, Sneha Agnes Lakra, Ipsita Thapa, and Prerana Bagrecha.

The Japan Film & Music Festival returns to Bengaluru after a three-year hiatus; the creative show will travel around the country, highlighting attractive shows like the recorded concerts of RADWIMPS, a popular rock band of Japan from their world premiere of ‘FOREVER IN THE DAZE TOUR 2021-2022’ along with ‘Your Name. Orchestra Concert’. The Japan Film & Music Festival will also showcase Makoto Shinkai’s animated movies including ‘Weathering With You, ‘Your Name.’, ‘The Garden of Words, ‘Children Who Chase Lost Voices, ‘5 Centimeters per Second’ and ‘The Place Promised in Our Early Days.’

The opening ceremony marked the start of the film festival in Bangalore from 9th December to 11th December 2022  along with the venue partner, PVR Cinemas. Bangalore will be the last destination for the festival. 

The cultural evening was attended by, Mr. NAKANE Tsutomu, Consul-General of Japan in Bengaluru, who said “To my delight, I hear that more and more people in India are becoming interested in Japan and studying Japanese language because of Japanese anime. We hope that through this film festival, people will enjoy the popular Japanese films and come to love Japan, and that the friendship between India and Japan will be further deepened.”

Director General of Japan Foundation New Delhi, Mr. Koji Sato, remarked “We are happy to come back to Bengaluru after 3 years. Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is part of the Japan Foundation’s continuing efforts in promoting cultural exchanges between Japan and India. The festival this year will showcase the best in entertainment that Japan has to offer, for Indian viewers. People can get a peep into Japanese culture through this musical and visual extravaganza which will also feature music from RADWIMPS- the rock band which has been repeatedly awarded for their exceptional soundtracks.”

Mr. Rohan Sable, Regional Director South, PVR Ltd. said, “We are delighted to be able to host the JAPAN FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL across the cities of India. PVR is ready to welcome all guests to the screening of some renowned Japanese films and recorded music concerts and we hope that everyone will have an exceptional PVR experience when they visit the premises. I encourage all to visit our website to check on the screening schedules and book their tickets.”

Ms. Srividhya A, the president of Japan Habba Trust said encouragingly, “We hope that many young people in Bengaluru who are learning Japanese will become more and more motivated to learn and enjoy the language through this wonderful festival.”

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Aniket, father of a 1-year-old son, needs an urgent stem cell donation to survive

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  • Aniket is suffering from blood cancer and a stem cell transplant from a matching donor is his only hope now. His cancer relapsed even after 5 rounds of chemotherapy
  • DKMS-BMST has organized a virtual blood stem cell donor registration drive to find a matching donor to save Aniket’s life

December 9, 2022: Diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer, Aniket is urgently waiting to find a matching blood stem cell donor. His only hope for survival is a blood stem cell donation from a person who matches his HLA (human leukocyte antigen) type. Aniket belongs to Karnataka, India, and is currently working in Germany and settled with his wife and a 1-year-old son. 

Spoorthy, Aniket’s wife who is striving hard to save him, says, “Last year we were blessed with a baby boy and were happy. But unfortunately, just after a few months, during a routine check-up, Aniket was diagnosed with blood cancer, turning our happy lives upside down. Every day, he is fighting bravely with a hope in his heart to see his son grow up. We are all desperately hoping for him to find his lifesaver soon.”

DKMS BMST Foundation India, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders is coordinating the search for a matching donor for Aniket. To reach out to people across India, DKMS-BMST has launched a virtual drive where one can register online to be a potential lifesaver and save patients like Aniket. Link to register: www.dkms-bmst.org/Aniket

“Blood cancer accounts for 8% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in India and is one of the leading causes of death in the country. For patients diagnosed with blood cancer and other blood related life-threatening disorders, a blood stem cell transplant from a matching donor may be their best chance at survival. We encourage more Indians to register as potential stem cell donors and raise hope for patients like Aniket,” says Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS BMST Foundation India. 

Aniket originally hails from North Karnataka, India, and since a match is more likely when the donor and patient are of the same ethnicity, hopefully more Indians would come forward and register as potential donors. 

What is the registration process?

People who are interested and fit the eligibility criteria can register at:  dkms-bmst.org/Aniket

All it takes is five minutes of your time and a simple 3 step process: 

Step 1: Visit the site, fill up an online form and you will receive a DIY swab kit at home. 

Step 2: Once you receive the swab kit, fill out the consent form and take a tissue sample from the inside of your cheeks with 3 cotton swabs provided in the kit. 

Step 3: Send back your swab sample in the pre-paid envelope provided.

DKMS laboratory will then analyze your tissue type and your details will be available in the global search for blood stem cell donors. If you do come up as a match for a patient, DKMS-BMST will get in touch with you. After a medical check-up, your blood stem cells will be obtained from the bloodstream using a process called Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection, which is similar to a blood platelet donation wherein only your stem cells are taken. This is a safe, non-surgical outpatient process.

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