Jaipur Rugs opens Its first Store in Bengaluru

One of its kind stores is designed by renowned designer Sandeep Khosla and is o step forward towards becoming a global brand

Bengaluru April, 2022 : Jaipur Rugs, The largest manufacturer of Handmade Rugs in India brings true craftsmanship and timeless designs to Bengaluru with the launch of its retsil store in Indira Nagar. The store is designed by well-known architects Sandeep Khosia and Amaresh Anand of Khosla Associates.

On display are handmade rugs by international and Indian designers including the much acclaimed “Manchaha Collection” from the rural belts of Rajasthan that blur the definitions of form and redefine what art should be. Through its carpets Jaipur Rugs alms to add art into everyday life.

“This is the First Mano brand store of Jaipur Rugs in the state of Karnataka after stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Milan. We have always admired the cosmopolitan culture of Bengaluru and were anxiously waiting for the opportunity to showcase our world class collection to the people Chaudhary, Director Jaipur Rugs. this great city, Says Yogesh

The common factor that Jaipur Rugs and the city of gardens is that both Jaipur Rugs and people of Bengaluru believes in the spirit of living life to ts fullest and we hope that they can relate with our artists who despite all the hardships are a true example of grit and determination”he further adds.

The store showcases the process of making and tell the story of a sustainable brand, conscious of social impact through their support of 40,000+ artisans across 600 villages in india. Aloom is placed at the foyer of, the store to show the process of weaving, as well as display hand tools used in the weaving and finishing of the rugs Storyboards of the legacy of the brand and the processes of making were also highlighted on feature walls.

Nearly 85% of Jaipur Rugs weavers are women who take pride in working from their own homes. From the tribal belts of Gujarat to diverse communities in five states of India, these women represent what the company calls the ‘Creative Caste. They have not had a fair share of opportunities but now have found their voices and dignity within their communities.

Sustainability goals and Manchaha Collection: The rug industry globally is losing billions of dollars in wasted yarn. Surplus yarn is either incinerated or goes straight to landfil. An initiative by Jaipur Rugs called Manchaha – is a step towards reusing the millions of sq meters of waste into a fun product.

Rugs in the one-of-a-kind Manchaha collection are made using hand-spun leftover yarn batches. These batches are basically waste left after the weaving is done, The yarn is in such small quantities that it cannot be reused as part of another regular rug. These small unusable batches of yarn are packed in sacks and sent to weavers for them to pick whatever they like for their Manchaha rugs.

This helps reduces wastage that had no solution and makes the colour palette of these rugs as unique as their design. It is a remarkable example of sustainable production -reusing and revival from waste, the problem becoming its own solution.

The Manchaha project is also a great tool against patriarchy as it puts regular and sustainable income directly into the hands of the women (over 80% of artisans working with Jaipur Rugs are women). Additionally, women weavers are getting a lot of recognition on the world stage uplifting their social status in their communities.

As the women become earning members of the family they slowly, but surely rise in status and get a voice that they can use for their own transformation. The exposure that some women are gaining by winning awards and travelling across the world to receive them is transforming their lives, And creating aspirations in a other weavers to follow in their footsteps.

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Why Eye Allergies are more in summer?

Authored by: Dr. Seshachalam Nitin MBBS, MS Cataract & Lasik Surgeon, Maxi Vision Eye Hospital Hyderabad

Allergies can affect different parts of the body like the respiratory system and the skin. However the eyes also are commonly affected by allergies which could lead to a myriad variety of symptoms: red, burning, and itchy eyes watering of eyes ropy or clear discharge excessive eye watering foreign body sensation (feeling of sand in the eye) puffiness of eyelids These eye symptoms could also be accompanied by respiratory symptoms like frequent sneezing, colds, runny nose, wheezing and breathing difficulty in asthmatics and also skin rashes in some cases. The main reason behind the increase in allergies is increased Pollen in the air in summer. Pollen are microscopic particles naturally released from plants and trees during this season. Some people are hypersensitive to this pollen, which when inhaled by them, causes their immune system to trigger a defensive response in the form of antibodies and chemicals like histamine that triggers the typical symptoms described above.

* LIMIT ALLERGEN EXPOSURE Pollen, dust mites, mold, etc are the common allergens encountered in our environment.

* The use of sunglasses outdoors and masks (thank you covid protocols) can go a long way in reducing exposure to these.

* Pollen levels are highest in the mornings and evenings and movement outdoors can be prevented at these times if possible.

* Also staying away from pollutants like automobile exhausts, cigarette smoke, etc. helps to prevent triggering symptoms.

* Frequent vacuuming, changing bed linen more frequently, use of HEPA filters or air conditioning with proper air filtration can limit our exposure to the triggers Indoors.

* People with pets have to be extra careful in this regard.

* Contact lens users have to be extra careful as the surface of the lens can attract and accumulate allergens making your symptoms worse.

Ideally, avoid the use of lenses and switch over to glasses. If unavoidable, try to use daily disposable lenses. NO EYE RUBBING This is very important as rubbing our eyes causes the release of histamine, which in turn causes more itching and thus becomes a vicious cycle. The easiest way is to use an ice pack over the eyes whenever they feel itchy. Wrap a few ice cubes in a clean cloth and place it over closed eyelids for at least 5 mins. This goes a long way in reducing redness and itchiness. Another issue with eye rubbing is that it introduces allergens around the eye and nose and therefore has to be avoided.

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Apollo Cancer Centres and Cancer patients pledge toco-create a healthy planet on this World Health Day

The Group undertakes a pan-India initiative to distribute over 5,000 indigenous and highly oxygenating saplings to Cancer patients on the occasion

Bangalore, April 07, 2022: This World Health Day, Apollo Cancer Centres, which ranks among the world’s best cancer hospitals, undertook a pan-India initiative to celebrate World Health Day thus working towards creating a green and healthy planet. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the focus on how the health of individuals is directly related to and dependent on the environment and the ecosystem we live in.

Apollo Cancer Centres across 13 Indian cities have stepped up to co-create a greener environment for a healthy self. In an effort to give a fillip to India’s potters who have been affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Apollo Cancer Centres, have procured mud pots from them to distribute high oxygen generating indigenous plants to patients. Over 5,000 saplings will be gifted to patients who will be discharged on and from April 7, 2022, onwards.

In line with the initiative, Apollo Cancer Centres, Bangalore, and cancer patients took a pledge to co-create a healthy planet on this World Health Day. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. A N Yellappa Reddy, a renewed environmentalist, along with Mr. Davison P K, CEO, Karnataka region, Apollo Hospitals.

Commenting on the initiative, Ms. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL), said, “It is imperative that individuals collectively work together towards a healthy future & co-create a better planet. Environmental hazards such as air and water pollution, negative impacts of climate change are the most prominent causes of health threats, globally. In line with our vision to create a healthy world, Apollo Cancer Centres and patients have taken a pledge to make a healthier planet.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Dinesh Madhavan, President–Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL), said, “Apollo Cancer Centres is in the forefront in the battle against cancer, the first step in this direction is to ensure that we live in a healthier planet. In this endeavor, we have taken a pledge with our patients to take care of another life by planting indigenous saplings that highly oxygenate. This small step by us and our patients will go a long way in creating an environment which is less toxic, improves quality of life and create a better planet for the future generation, thus providing a better chance to win over cancer.”

On the occasion, Dr. A N Yellappa Reddy, Environmentalist, said, “It is a moment of pride to be associated with Apollo Cancer Centre for their splendid initiatives this World Health Day. Covid-19 has made us understand the need for preserving nature and following healthy practices to lead a better life. The various initiatives helped us educate ourselves and the people around us about clean- holistic living. I am honored to be associated with ACC, in strengthening the future and encouraging each one of us to build a better world.”

Apollo Cancer Centre is focused on channeling its efforts towards the health of individuals and the planet at the center of its plans and actions. This initiative will foster a healthy environment to create individuals and societies focused on holistic well-being.

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Homeopathy effective in management of long COVID,shows patient data at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic

NEW DELHI / April 7, 2022: Homeopathic treatment has proven effective in the management of several health disorders seen in patients for many months after recovering from Covid-19 infection (‘Long Covid’), an analysis of patient data from the last two years at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic in Delhi has shown.

“We are currently treating hundreds of patients suffering from health conditions triggered by Covid such as stroke, serious lung damage, cardiac damage, rhythm disorders, kidney disease, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, mood disorders and Guillain-barre Syndrome. Anecdotal evidence of hundreds of patients seems to indicate that Homeopathy appears to benefit in managing these disorders” said Dr. Kalyan Banerjee, Padma Shri recipient and the founder of Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic, Delhi-NCR’s most renowned homeopathy clinic. “Patients suffering from long COVID symptoms should definitely consider homeopathic treatment either as exclusive or as an add-on to allopathic medicine for optimum outcomes.”
He said that homeopathy was also found to be effective in the prevention of Covid-19 as well as the management of patients who caught the virus. Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic developed a homeopathy prophylaxis protocol for prevention of Covid-19 as soon as the pandemic began. It dispensed 2 lakh courses of this protocol in India alone, helping protect people from the dreaded infection. It is today counted among the world’s most popular homeopathic prophylaxis protocols and the only one to have been validated in an evidence-based manner.

Said Dr. Kalyan Banerjee: “The prophylaxis protocol was developed by us in early days of the pandemic. A huge dataset of 15,000 of our patients from 18 countries was analysed and a protective effect of the protocol was found against Covid-19. Seeing its effectiveness, the protocol was requested by thousands of patients and doctors in several hospitals around the world.”

Doctors at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic were involved in the management of severe COVID-19 cases, seeing more than 100 Covid patients a day in the peak of the pandemic, including those suffering from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. More than 50 Covid patients admitted in ICU were managed with homeopathic medicines as an add-on during the Delta wave. Over 30% of these intensive care patients recovered, said Dr. Kalyan Banerjee.

Findings from the ongoing retrospective observational studies conducted by Dr Banerjee’s Clinic have also shown the positive impact of homeopathy interventions on a significant percentage of patients of chronic kidney disease / kidney failure and hypothyroidism. For the purposes of these studies, a catchment period was defined and data of patients with these conditions coming to Dr Kalyan Banerjee’s clinic during that period was extracted.

Said Dr. Kushal Banerjee, a second-generation homeopath at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic: “The hypothyroidism study analysed the records of 3,500 patients at our Clinic. It was found that by the time of third visit to the clinic, more that 50% of patients of hypothyroidism demonstrated an improvement in their serum thyroid stimulating hormone readings. The chronic kidney disease study analysed the records of 520 patients. It found that by the third visit to the clinic, 58.3% patients demonstrated an improvement in their serum urea readings while 74.2% patients showed improvement in creatinine levels after first and second visits to the Clinic.”

He added: “The early observations are very interesting. In the hypothyroidism study, the data seems to indicate that specific homeopathic medicines given to patients were able to improve the functioning of the thyroid gland, thereby bringing down the thyroid stimulating hormone readings. This has the potential of reducing – or entirely stopping – the dosage of thyroid hormone replacement in patients. More than half of patients of hypothyroidism benefitting from homeopathic medicines is a very significant number, considering that 11% of Indian population suffers from hypothyroidism.”

Said Dr. Kushal Banerjee: “In the chronic kidney disease study, two of the most clinically important readings in patients – serum urea and creatinine – showed vast improvement. No currently available treatment is able to affect a reduction in these parameters. This study may turn out to be of immense benefit to patients. Since these readings are a part of the decision-making process of whether to start dialysis or not, homeopathic treatment may help patients avoid the start of dialysis.”

Doctors at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic see an average of 40 cases of hypothyroidism and 25 cases of chronic kidney disease every day. They practice an evidence-based approach and have arrived at specific medicine and potency combinations for specific diseases using the clinical experience of millions of prescriptions over four decades.

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FUNSKOOL ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO MANUFACTURE AND MARKET GOLIATH GAMES “SEQUENCE” IN INDIA

~Funskool India become the official partner of Goliath Games to manufacture and distribute ‘Sequence’ across the country~

Bengaluru, 5th April 2022: Funskool India Ltd., India’s leading toy manufacturer, adds another blockbuster to their list, by acquiring the rights from international brand Goliath to manufacture and distribute their popular board game ‘Sequence’, in India.

Developed by Doug Reuter in 1981, Sequence is a combination of a board game and a card game. Often referred to as the ‘Perfect Family Game’, Sequence can be played by 2 to 12 players. The game aims at building strategy, planning, sportsman spirit and team play along with providing quality entertainment.

Taking inspiration from the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Funskool India has been expanding their base and challenging themselves to widen their association with international counterparts. The new rules on mandatory certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards for import of toys, makes Funskool India a perfect partner for international toy manufacturers to entrust their iconic games to be manufactured in BIS certified Funskool factories.

Commenting on the occasion, R Jeswant, CEO – Funskool India Ltd., said, “Funskool India always wants to bring the best of toys and games to its customers, and this association with Goliath is another step towards it. We have always been a frontrunner in developing a catalogue of varied toys and games through extensive focus on innovation and development. We believe that this partnership will have a significant role in providing a unique synergy of strengths to build the brands further.”

Jorge Aguila-Collantes , General Manager ROW- Goliath Group said,
“We are glad to have begun our cooperation with Funskool on the Indian Market, we really believe this step will allow Sequence Brand to grow and become one of the top board game brands in the Indian Market, like it is in many markets in the world”

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