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Indiscriminate Use of Common Painkillers High among Indians; May Increase Risk of Heart Disease – Dr Upendra Kaul, Executive Director & Dean, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre And Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj

People living with chronic excruciating pains such as arthritis, sinus infections, migraines often consume painkillers regularly over prolonged periods Do you frequently use common painkillers such as Asprin or Ibuprofen without prescription to treat everyday stomach aches, frequent migraine headaches or joint pains? Have you been doing it for years? If yes, you might be …

VODAFONE MUMBAI DELIGHTS DATA USERS WITH ‘DOUBLE DATA’ OFFER STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP POSITION

Mumbai, August 6, 2015: To further encourage adoption of data as well as to reward existing data users, Vodafone, Mumbai’s leading telecom service provider has launched ‘Double Data’ offer. Under the offer pre-paid customers availing data recharge via 121 or through the special offers section on the Vodafone website and MyVodafone app, will enjoy double …

India Floods – World Vision India hopes to reach out to 1,00,000 people with immediate relief, livelihood and shelter assistance​

New Delhi, 06th August, 2015: World Vision India declared a category III, national office response today to assist 100,000 people in India deeply affected by the floods.  World Vision India’s National Disaster Management Teams (NDMTs) will provide immediate relief, livelihood and shelter assistance to the flood-hit communities across the country. The death toll due to heavy …

Vedanta awards scholarships to students inspired by former president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

New Delhi, 6 August, 2015: Vedanta, India’s only global diversified natural resources company awards scholarships for students, in Tamil Nadu through its copper division; Sterlite Copper. The company’s pledge to nation-building through empowering youth of the country is supported by the scholarship programme; ‘Sterlite Scholastic Excellence Awards’, where toppers of secondary and higher secondary students …

Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon initiates “Friendly public breastfeeding”; urges government to build breastfeeding rooms in public

Lactating mothers find it difficult and discomforting breastfeeding in public due to unwanted gaze Live petition campaign to invite more masses through social media and online petition web channels Gurgaon, August 2015: The idea of breastfeeding in public spaces is discomforting for every breastfeeding mother. While breastfeeding is a natural and obvious gesture, when done …

Aviva to increase stake in Indian business to 49%

Aviva Plc, today announced its plan to increase the stake in its India business to 49%. Aviva India is a joint venture between Dabur Invest Corp (DIC) and Aviva with Aviva currently holding a 26% stake in the venture. David McMillan, CEO Aviva Europe and India, said   “The increase of Foreign Direct Investment limits …

NASSCOM Gaming Forum to send Indian Games Development Delegation to Casual Connect USA 2015, 11-13 August, San Francisco

New Delhi, August 06, 2015: Taking forward NASSCOM Gaming Forum’s drive to showcase the Indian talent in video game content, NASSCOM will be sending a delegation of India’s premier independent studios to Casual Connect USA 2015 that will be taking place in San Francisco from August 11th – 13th.   Rajesh Rao, Chairman of NASSCOM …