For the last 50 years DR.AGARWAL has been a South zone and Nationals swim champ with a dream of achieving international medals. This year again she broke her own record in every event at the just held 17th NATIONALS MASTERS SWIMMING COMPETITION held at St. Aloysius Swimming pool in Mangalore by the SWIMMING FEDERATION OF INDIA local organizing team headed by SATISH KUMAR secretary KARNATAKA SWIMMING ORGANIZATION with over 700 participants from the 29 states especially KARNATAKA, DELHI, MAHARASHTRA winning most of the medals.
Under the tutelage of COACH BUSHAN from GLENMARK AQUATIC FOUNDATION practicing at RAY CENTER WILSON GARDEN managed by SITARAM and team.
100mt free style her own record was broken with a timing of 1min 26sec.
50mt free style the win was with 36 sec
50mt Butterfly again a gold medal with 42 sec
50 mt Back stroke saw a beautiful start clocking 43 sec for the record.
All these records are for swimmers above 60 years of age and matches the records on Senior Olympics.
With the coming year 2022 hoping to open borders will be held the WORLD MASTERS GAMES in KANSAI JAPAN . They have already postponed it from 2021 to 2022 , here over 29 sports are registered to take part with over 20000 participants from over 100 countries .
INDIGO AIRLINES took the participants from all over India and Karnataka to attend the NATIONALS and will be ever willing to take them to international shores.
During these troubled times of COVID there are some advantages to be seen in the swimming pool where the virus spread is curtailed as immunity of the swimmers is high . Keeping up with some exercise pattern is one method of keeping viral infections at bay .
A unique digital learning and assessment resource for undergraduate MBBS students in India
2nd December 2021, Bangalore : Manipal Global Education Services, a leading international provider of quality business and marketing solutions in higher education, launched Manipal MedAce, a first-of-its-kind digital learning and assessment resource for undergraduate MBBS students in India.
Manipal MedAce is a comprehensive and outcome-driven MBBS learning resource built on academic and learner research. The product is designed around the principles of e-learning and is seamlessly mapped to the medical curriculum. Its features include interactive, multimedia learning modules for core topics, short lecture capsules from top Indian medical faculty, case-based learning tools, knowledge checkpoints, and question banks for exam practice. Manipal MedAce enables undergraduate MBBS students to optimize campus learning by providing access to a comprehensive and well-curated learning resource on a single platform.
Manipal MedAce was unveiled in the presence of Mr. Ravi Panchanadan, Managing Director & CEO – Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE), Mr. Balasundaram Athreya, Chief Digital Officer, Manipal Global and Business Head, Manipal MedAce, and Dr. Pragna Rao, Academic Advisor, Manipal MedAce.
Dr. Ranjan Pai, Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), said. “I am delighted to announce the launch of Manipal MedAce. Over the years, the Manipal Group has pioneered several novel initiatives that have paved the way for progress around the world – empowering people and transforming lives. With Manipal MedAce, we are combining our passion for innovation with a desire to positively impact Healthcare Education. Having been a student of medicine myself, I have a first-hand understanding of the challenges an MBBS student is faced with and Manipal MedAce is our effort to create a learning powerhouse for medical students.”
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ravi Panchanadan, Managing Director & CEO – Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE), commented, “Manipal MedAce is the outcome of extensive market research done by us on the need gap present in undergraduate MBBS learning today. While there are multiple providers of learning products in the UG and PG Prep space, there is evident whitespace for actual MBBS learning, which we hope to fill through our offering. Manipal MedAce brings together our rich heritage and expertise in medical education and a deep understanding of learners and their needs. Through Manipal MedAce, we endeavour to enrich lives of MBBS learners, setting them up for success.”
Mr. Balasundaram Athreya, Chief Digital Officer, Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) & Business Head, Manipal MedAce, added, “The present-day MBBS learner’s needs are core to Manipal MedAce’s design and development. Our mission, therefore, is to offer a comprehensive digital resource that supplements MBBS learning. Essentially the product ensures better management of time between campus learning and self-paced revision. Significant investment has been made in adapting e-learning design principles to the content enabling SMART self-study. Presented on an easy to navigate, multi-device capable, and feature-rich platform, the user experience and interface make for stress-free learning. Furthermore, we will be continuously engaged with the students on their learning journey through our help-desk and learner support functions.”
Dr. Pragna Rao , Academic Advisor, Manipal MedAce, said, “Manipal MedAce is that student-friendly digital resource built to supplement the CBME curriculum. The resource explains basic concepts and clarifies doubts helping the student to revise efficiently. Manipal MedAce’s curated content includes clinical, practical, and dissection videos, quizzes, lecture capsules, diagrams, and infographics. Linker case videos unique to Manipal MedAce, allow first-year MBBS students to have early clinical exposure and apply Basic Sciences principles in a hospital setting. Assessments include case-based and image-based questions to perform well in-class tests and university exams. Overall outcomes for the student include achieving competencies and skillsets required for an Indian Medical Graduate.”
Dr. H Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman, Manipal Hospitals, said, “Today, there is an increasing need for digital learning tools that can provide clinical and practical exposure, right from the start of a medical student’s learning journey. Manipal has always been a leader in innovation and introduction of cutting edge technology in the field of medicine and healthcare. Manipal MedAce is a huge step in the right direction and an incredible means of supplementing campus education. I am confident that Manipal MedAce will help build a generation of competent and confident doctors for the future”
Bengaluru: Have you taken your Covid19 vaccination? If not here is a chance to get your free vaccination immediately in South Bengaluru.
With the growing number of Covid19 cases again and increasing concerns of safety, Re-Life Hospital has decided to offer free Covid-19 vaccination to people who register immediately.
Re-Life is a new hospital in Bengaluru that is all set to change the way medical services are delivered in the city. The hospital was inaugurated on November 28 by Bengaluru South MP, Mr. Tejasvi Surya. This multi-specialty hospital is located in Banashankari 3rd stage.
BOTH VACCINES, BOTH DOSES
Re-Life Hospital is offering both Covishield & Covaxin doses; both first and second dose of both the vaccines are being offered. Kindly carry your Aadhar card for ID. If first dose has been taken, kindly ensure you have the date/ receipt/certificate handy.
Dr Supriya, Managing Director of Re-Life Hospital believes that people should not hesitate to take vaccination or have any fears about it. “Considering how there is a sudden rise in numbers, it is best to take precautions by getting vaccinated in time.
It’s not too late even now; people who have earlier chosen not to take the Covid19 vaccine should come forward and take the vaccination out of concern for their own health, that of their family, and of the society at large,” she said, launching the free vaccination programme.
Register for free vaccination by calling 96060-21671
Date: 1st to 5th December 2021 Timing: 11 am to 7 pm (on December 5, the camp ends at 5 pm) Venue: Re-Life Hospital, No 208 &209, 100 feet Ring Road, Banashankari 3rd stage, Bengaluru 560 085
For more information, please contact: Re-Life Hospital, M: 9606021671
Bangalore, 28th November 2021: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, organised “Toppers Talk” by NEET topper Sonit Sai Reddy Vasipalli from Aakash Institute, Bangalore who scored 705 in NEET UG 2021 and secured AIR 56. Sonit, along with other students, (Jashan Chhabra: Karnataka State topper in NEET 2021,Sonit Sai Reddy: NEET 2021 AIR 56,Pranav K V: NEET 2021 AIR 60, Aditi Rubi singh: NEET 2021 AIR 293,Akita murthy: KCET 2021 – 8th Ranker in Engineering) were also facilitated.
When it came to subjects, it was not easy for Sonit to decide on whether to pursue Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, Chemistry, Math. He was happy learning both till Class IX. But he realised that he had to make a decision soon, if he were to score high in a competitive exam. Sonit chose the former as he started developing a liking for biology. His mother, who was working as a biochemist and who quit her job to be available for Sonit and his younger sister, helped him make the right decision.
Though Sonit could save time as he did not have to travel to the center for his classes and tests during the lockdown, he did not know how to use it. He says: “Here is where Aakash came into the picture. The institute had introduced a structure to his preparations from the beginning till the end. It gave me resources like NCERT Maps, diagrams, and formula books. I got new perspectives of the same subject. I did not feel bored.”
Sonit found physics extremely interesting, but he was comparatively weak in organic chemistry. He read over and over again but he could not make much progress. So he tried new ways of conquering the subject. One of them was listening to explanations from Aakash’s staff and writing short notes. With time, he was making progress. Sonit’s future goal is to realise his potential and make a difference to the society in whatever way possible. He is looking forward to joining a reputed medical college.
Don’t lose focus on 200 million children in distress worldwide: Dr. Dereje Wordofa, President, SOS Children’s Villages International
Dr. Dereje Wordofa is currently on a visit to Bengaluru and spent a day at the campus of SOS Children’s Villages, Bannerghatta
BENGALURU / November 27, 2021 : Dr. Dereje Wordofa, President of SOS Children’s Villages International, has said there are 200 million children in distress across the world, including children without parental care. While SOS Children’s Villages of India has reached out to over a million children through its advocacy, family strengthening and family-like care programmes, that is clearly not enough. “We all need to deepen and strengthen existing partnerships with governments, institutions and partners, as well as forge new partnerships to make a difference in the lives of millions of more children worldwide, including in India,” he said.
Dr. Dereje Wordofa is currently on a visit to India. He spent a day at SOS Children’s Villages at Bannerghatta, Bengaluru, which is home to more than 100 children without parental care. Hailing from Ethiopia, Dr. Dereje Wordofa has been the President of SOS Children’s Villages since June 2021 when he was elected by the General Assembly, the organisation’s highest governance body. He is the fourth president in the 70-plus-year history of SOS Children’s Villages. Prior to joining SOS, Dr. Wordofa’s career took him on a journey from being a programme officer in the field to a diplomatic role as the United Nation’s Assistant Secretary General of the UN Population Fund.
Dr. Dereje Wordofa said: “An estimated 153 million children, worldwide, are orphans; across the globe, there are more than 160 million child labourers, accounting for almost 11% of children. Nearly half of all deaths in children under the age of 5 can be attributed to undernutrition, resulting in the unnecessary loss of about 3 million young lives a year. These are not mere figures; these are lives; these lives constitute our future; the future of nations and the world. There is an ongoing, much-need collective effort from individuals, organizations, agencies, governments and such, to take care of these children. However, as the figures reflect, so much more needs to be achieved, and this too at a sustained, yet accelerated pace.”
The journey of SOS Children’s Villages in India began in 1964. Today, the institution is present in 32 States and Union Territories of the country, serving more than 30,000 children each year. “This just goes to establish our strong bond with India. However, there is so much more that needs to be done, for which we are actively welcoming partnerships and collaboration at various levels, as we understand the need for a collective effort,” he added.
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE BENGALURU The SOS Village in Bengaluru was established in 1990. Our work in Bengaluru revolves around supporting local children and families. The total number of children under our care, at present, is more than 100. These children reside in above 15 Family Homes, where they are nurtured by about 15 SOS mothers, Mother Trainees and Aunts. All the children at SOS Children’s Villages of India are enrolled in formal schools and even attend college for their higher education.
All festivals of National and international importance are celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Village. This helps inculcate in children the value of togetherness in a family. Apart from this, various activities are also organized often for Mothers and children to have their own bonding time. In addition, regular medical camps are also organized to keep a check on the health of children. SOS YOUTH At present, the total number of youth in the Youth House is more than 100. While the majority of our young boys are pursuing their education in schools, the rest are enrolled in reputed colleges for their bachelor degree courses. Special training is also provided to children for various vocational courses.
A number of workshops are organised at the Village and in the communities in order to generate awareness about key social issues like child labour, gender equality, importance of hygiene, female foeticide etc. FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMME The Family Strengthening Programme in Bengaluru was initiated in the year 2003. The purpose of starting this scheme was to empower families who could not sustain themselves on their own and needed support. Under this programme families are supported with financial aid, and also encouraged towards their socio-economic development by working towards developing their skills. This helps people realize their highest potential. At present, there are 476 beneficiaries under the FSP. Once a family becomes self- sufficient, it exits the programme and is replaced by a new family.
Various personality development workshops and programmes are organized in collaboration with SWASTI, Child Rights Trust, NIMHANS, INSA India, and others in order to strengthen the capacity of such families.
Another major part of our Family Strengthening Programme is Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Almost all families become part of a SHG, where people from the same socio-economic background come together to solve problems of each other through mutual help. FSP in Bengaluru has also worked widely towards sensitizing families that fall under its care. Regular seminars and awareness programmes are organized where children and their parents are educated about key social issues like HIV/AIDS, adolescence related issues, gender equality et cetera
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