Shalimar Paints Beautifies Slums Via ‘Rang Badlav Ke – Paint the Change!’

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November 14, 2018

An urban slum community comprising over 10,000 people situated in the heart of Chanakyapuri, amongst the poshest areas in the Delhi/NCR region, the Sanjay Camp was in dire need of beautification and a dash of colour. This need was met as over 2,000 students of 70 universities and colleges’ volunteers entered the locality with buckets of paint and brushes in tow.

Walls of the previously drab Sanjay Camp were transformed into a vivid canvas that showcased graffiti of Indian culture and tradition to further enable child-friendly communities.

This vibrant transformation was heralded by youth, who enthusiastically joined in to ‘Paint the Change’ at the long-standing slum that has been home to numerous families for several generations. Hundreds of young and energetic volunteers, artists, writers, and photographers turned up to paint, beautify, photograph, and tell stories about the Sanjay Camp slum community as part of a two-part social initiative, ‘Rang Badlav Ke – Paint the Change’, by Shalimar Paints.

Minal Srivastava, Vice President, Marketing, Shalimar Paints Limited, said, “Sanjay Camp has been home to numerous families for generations. It was time to brighten their lives with colours and give them a chance to tell their stories. We are thrilled to see the massive participation of the youth in this initiative.”

‘Rang Badlav Ke – Paint the Change!’ not only added some much-needed artistic splendor to the slum area but also helped preserve a neighbourhood which is a sanctuary to thousands of people.

PNB Housing Finance donates healthcare equipment to AIIMS

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November 14, 2018

PNB Housing Finance Ltd, in an effort to provide quality healthcare to patients from the economically and socially deprived sections of society, donated healthcare equipment to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi today.

As a part of the program, the company has donated surgical Plasma Sterilizers to Departments of Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery. This program is in continuation to PNBHF’s healthcare initiatives last year, where the company donated advanced equipment to the Neurosurgery Department at AIIMS.

The Department of Neurosurgery conducts 3,000 surgeries annually and the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular surgery conducts 4,000 surgeries annually.

Said Sanjaya Gupta, Managing Director- ‎PNB Housing Finance Ltd., “Through our collaboration with AIIMS, the intent is to reduce time involved in preparation for a surgery and also sanitize surgical equipment efficiently; thereby reducing the wait time for patients.”

Prof. Randeep Guleria, Director-All India Institute of Medical Sciences said, “AIIMS is a public hospital that caters to the VIPs as well as the poorest of the poor. The rising costs of healthcare, particularly the advanced technology critical to investigation and remediation of illnesses can pose a challenge to service delivery. With support from CSR of PNB Housing, we are hopeful that patient care, across different socio-economic strata will be strengthened.”

10 Steps To Reverse Autoimmune Diseases

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Kasmin Fernandes

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November 14, 2018

Yesterday, we explained how the body attacks its own tissues under the influence of autoimmune disorders. Today’s article lays out steps to reverse the inflammation.

Except for treating infections with antibiotics, medicine today approaches most diseases by prescribing a pill to suppress, cover over, block, or otherwise interfere with the body’s biology. We generally do not attempt to seriously address the underlying problems that lead to the disease in the first place. We don’t ask that one simple question:

Why is the body out of balance, and how do we help it regain balance?

There is a movement that is now being advocated by thousands of practitioners at the cutting edge of medicine. It is an approach called Functional Medicine that has helped thousands of patients experience good health. It focuses on interactions between the environment and the gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune system.

What is the approach?

Functional Medicine practitioners have amazing success with autoimmune diseases. The approach of finding and removing triggers of diseases such as hidden microbes, toxins, or allergens, and supporting the body’s function with nutrients and herbs and “pro” drugs such as probiotics is more than an idea that needs to be proven.

How do you reduce inflammation?

Start with the food you eat. A major source of inflammation is processed food, including sugar, flour and low-quality vegetable oils. Gluten, dairy, grains, and beans are often a trigger for autoimmunity. Clearing out all these foods for 10 days (and longer if it is helping) can help reset your system.

10 Steps to Reverse Autoimmune Diseases

Our bodies are not defective, says Functional Medicine advocate Dr Hyman. Paying attention to a few natural laws of biology can reverse the condition of disease. Here’s what he recommends for reversing chronic illnesses:

1. Cut out flour and sugar because these are inflammatory foods.

2. Get rid of gluten from your kitchen. We know gluten can be a trigger for autoimmune diseases and can contribute to a leaky gut.

3. Eat the right fats. Increase your intake of anti-inflammatory foods rich in Omega-3 fats, including cold water fish, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds.

4. Eat the rainbow. Choose a variety of colourful non-starchy vegetables and berries every day. These foods are packed with phytonutrients.

5. Check for hidden food allergens with food sensitivity testing.

6. Keep your intake of nightshades (tomato, eggplant, peppers, etc.) low to moderate in order to lessen the potential for an autoimmune reaction.

7. Take supplements to help boost levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, probiotics, curcumin, and antioxidants – all of which are instrumental in calming down an overactive immune system.

8. Exercise is a natural anti-inflammatory. Move your body regularly and appropriately for your physiology.

9. Manage your stress. Practice deep relaxation through yoga, breath work, biofeedback, or massage because stress worsens the immune response.

10. Check for hidden infections like yeast, viruses, bacteria, and Lyme. These are often indicators of a hidden autoimmune disorder.

The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself, if you allow it to.

This article was issued in public interest as part of a series on natural healing.

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WABAG’s 140 MLD STP inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

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November 13, 2018

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a sewage treatment plant (STP) at Dinapur, Varanasi with the capacity of 140 million litres per day (MLD) on November 12. The contract valued at INR 235.53 crores is executed by VA TECH WABAG LIMITED (‘WABAG’), a leading pure play water technology Indian Multinational Company.

The company will also be responsible to operate and maintain the facility for a period of 10 years. This project is a major step in contributing to reduction of pollution of the river Ganga.

The project funded by JICA is the first and the largest sewage treatment project to be implemented under the “Namami Gange” mission. The treatment plant employs activated sludge process and is powered by green power from sewage (biogas), significantly reducing the carbon footprint apart from lowering operational cost.

This is in line with PM’s vision to power India through green energy and India’s ratification at the UN Climate Change Convention. The plant boasts of 4,000 m3/day balloon type double membrane gas holders, the largest of its kind in India.

The project will enhance the sewage treatment capacity in the city from 102 MLD to 242 MLD. It is located in Dinapur village, approximately 7 km from Varanasi and will cover an area of approximately 6.2 hectares, adjacent to the existing 80 MLD STP.

Rajiv Mittal, Managing Director and Group CEO said, “As an Indian multinational, we are really proud to be part of the mission to clean the holy Ganga, which is considered sacred and a lifeline to millions.”

Rajneesh Chopra, Global Head, Business Development, said, “The Varanasi sewage treatment plant, demonstrates to the nation the capability of WABAG to build world-class facility purely implemented by an Indian multinational – vindicating our Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India along with his dream of a Clean Ganga.”

CSR: The Pros And Cons Of Zoos

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Hency Thacker

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November 13, 2018

Humans have always been fascinated with wildlife. There is a whole sector in the tourism industry designed to facilitate human beings to observe wild animals from close quarters. Zoos offer patrons the experience of exotic animal gazing and entertainment for a small fee.

The functioning of zoos has faced a lot of controversy over the years. However, there are cons as well as pros to their existence.

Zoos have improved significantly over the years. The animals in zoos are no longer kept behind steel bars and in cold cement cages. They are often kept in habitats that resemble their natural surroundings. The animals are also not acquired directly from the wild most of the times. They are often brought in through captive breeding programs and from other zoos. These breeding programs help to restore the count of threatened species.

Zoos present an opportunity for scientists to conduct research. In 2002, zoos participated in about 2,230 research and conservation projects in more than 80 countries. The information they gather helps researchers to develop new medicines and techniques to improve animal health.

The cons of zoos are more terrifying. There have been various stories where animals are separated from their families, tortured, starved and held in extreme poor conditions in the zoo. They are often left untreated for illnesses, which results in their unnatural death. Zoo animals are often harassed by the visitors for cheap thrills, in turn causing more trauma.

Zoos claim that they have a hand in educating people about animals. However, according to a study, many visitors don’t pay much attention to the animals. They’re actually talking to each other about unrelated things and spending only a few minutes at each display. The children, when exposed to a wild animal in the zoo, begins to think that animals need to be held captive; for they are to be feared if free. This psyche is not going to help anyone in future.

Zoos might be beneficial, but according to wildlife activists and environment conservationists, they cause more harm to the ecosystem than good.

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What are Autoimmune Diseases?

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Kasmin Fernandes

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November 13, 2018

What illness affects more people than heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined? Autoimmune diseases.

More than 80 diseases have been classified as autoimmune, and the list is growing. Some of the more common autoimmune diseases include Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Crohn’s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, IBS and Type 1 diabetes. Entertainers like Nick Jonas, Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez are all battling with one of the above.

What Are Autoimmune Diseases?

While all the above are different autoimmune conditions, at their root they are all connected by one central biochemical process: A runaway immune response, also known as systemic inflammation, which results in your body attacking its own tissues. We are all familiar with acute inflammation – like a sore throat, or an infection from a splinter. The cause is obvious. It comes and it goes relatively quickly. Chronic or systemic inflammation is different. It comes and stays.

So, why do our bodies turn against us?

Think of it this way: Our immune system is our defense against invaders – it’s like an army that must clearly distinguish friend from foe. Autoimmunity occurs when one’s body is fighting something – the most common triggers are infections, toxins, allergens, poor diet and chronic stress – and gets confused. In a case of mistaken identity, the immune army redirects its hostile attack on us. Our joints, brains, skin, and sometimes our whole body, become casualties.

If there was a good cure in conventional medicine for autoimmune diseases, then we could relax, but most physicians don’t LOOK for what is creating the problem. They prescribe drugs to mask the symptoms, such as inflammation, instead of searching for the cause of that inflammation.

These drugs are very serious, have dangerous side effects and are not well tolerated by many people. Using anti-inflammatories, steroids, or immune suppressants can lead to intestinal bleeding, kidney failure, depression, psychosis, osteoporosis, muscle loss, and diabetes – not to mention overwhelming infection in people already suffering from autoimmune diseases.

The solution: Functional medicine

These drugs can feel life-saving in the short term and help people get their lives back, but in the long term, there are much better ways to heal autoimmune diseases than using powerful immune-suppressing drugs that basically shut down your immune system.

Functional medicine provides a map to find out why your body’s immune system is turning against itself. It looks at the root cause of the inflammation and asks why that inflammation exists. Advocates include Dr Mark Hyman, author of books like The Autoimmune Fix and The 10-day Detox Diet.

In the next piece, we will reveal 10 steps to reverse autoimmune diseases through functional medicine.

This article was issued in public interest as part of a series on natural healing.

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CAPSI transforming unemployed tribal girls into trained security professionals

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November 12, 2018

The Jharkhand Chapter of CAPSI in association with Bhutpurva Sainik Kalyan Sangh is providing professional security training and employment opportunities to tribal girls under the Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society (JSDMS).

Approximately 500 girls have already got the employment after completing the 3-month training oriented programme in the last 5 years, and a majority of them hail from Naxal afflicted areas. The Government of Jharkhand is financing this project.

After completing a 3-month course, including the training, students get a certificate by the Government of India, on the basis of which they are eligible to apply for a job in the private security industry which requires a certified private security professional.

There are 3 training centers where CAPSI is helping to run this course; 2 for boys and 1 for girls in Jharkhand’s Gumla and Ranchi regions.

Kunwar Vikram Singh, the National Chairman, CAPSI, said, “In an environment where women are not only economically backward but also the victim of Naxal aggression on a regular basis, empowering the women through financial stability and physical security is the need of the hour. I am very much happy that despite societal restrictions and challenges, girls are coming forward to change their fortune, and their presence is continuously increasing at the training centres.”

जानवर कौन? अवनि या हम

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Rahuldeo Sharma

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November 12, 2018

जानवर कौन ये सवाल इसलिए क्योंकि बाघिन अवनि की मौत हुई है, अवनि तो जानवर थी ही लेकिन उसे मौत के घाट उतारने वाला इंसान को क्यों ना जानवर कहा जाय, हवाला दिया जा रहा है बाघिन अवनि के नरभक्षी होने का, हवाला दिया जा रहा है 14 लोगों की मौत का जिसका कारण रही बाघिन अवनि, हवाला दिया जा रहा है कानून और नियमों का, कोर्ट के आदेशों का, लेकिन पशुप्रेमी सवाल उठा रहे है कि अवनि की हत्या करना ही क्या मात्र एक आखिरी विकल्प था, 14 लोगों के मौत का जिम्मेदार आखिरकार अवनि क्यों, अवनि का घर जंगल था तो वो 14 लोग उस जंगल में अवनि के पास क्यों गए, अवनि की फितरत ही शिकारी है तो क्या वो शिकार नहीं करेगी, सवाल कई है लेकिन जवाब देने के बजाय इन तर्कहीन तथ्यों को सामने रखा जा रहा है। शार्प शूटर असगर अली ने 2 नवंबर की रात को टी 1 के आधिकारिक नाम से पहचानी जानेवाली अवनि बाघिन को यवतमाल के बोराटी जंगल में मार गिराया। जैसे ही ये खबर बाहर आयी बाघिन अवनि के मौत के बाद पशु प्रेमियों में रोष तो है ही लेकिन अब ये एक राजनितिक मुद्दा भी बन गया है।

महाराष्ट्र में सरकार में शामिल शिवसेना के साथ साथ विपक्षी कांग्रेस और आम आदमी पार्टी ने इस मुद्दे पर सरकार को घेरने की कोशिश की। घटना के बाद लगातार सरकार की तरफ से वनमंत्री सुधीर मुनगंटीवार अपना बचाव करते नज़र आ रहे है। बाघिन की मौत का मामला सिर्फ महाराष्ट्र तक सिमित नहीं रहा, केंद्रीय मंत्री मेनका गांधी और कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी भी बाघिन को मारे जाने पर सवाल उठा चुके हैं। बाघिन की मौत के बाद से ही उसे मारने वाले शहाफत अली और उनके बेटे असगर अली खान का कहना है कि वह महाराष्ट्र वन्य विभाग के फैसले के आधार पर किया। इस फैसले को सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने भी सही ठहराया था। उन्होंने दावा किया कि भारत में समस्या देने वाले करीब 50 जानवरों को मारा है या फिर शांत किया है। यह काम उन्होंने 40 ऑपरेशंस के तहत किया है। फिर ऐसी क्या नौबत आन पड़ी की अवनि को मौत के घाट उतार दिया गया। पोस्टमॉर्टम रिपोर्ट में भी यह बात सामने आई कि अवनि को साइड से गोली मारी गई थी, जबकि शूटर ने कहा था कि उसने सामने से टीम पर हमला किया था और गोली चलानी पड़ी। विवाद बढ़ता देख अब इस मामले में जांच करने के लिए केंद्र नैशनल टाइगर कंजर्वेशन अथॉरिटी एक्सपर्ट्स की एक टीम महाराष्ट्र भेजेगा। केंद्रीय टीम टी1 की हत्या से जुड़े तथ्यों की जांच करेगी और पता लगाया जायेगा कि ग्राउंड पर प्रोटोकॉल फॉलो किया गया था या नहीं, यह टीम उस पूरे घटनाक्रम को समझेगी और जांच करेगी कि टी1 को किन परिस्थितियों में मारा गया।

बहरहाल वन संरक्षण और वन्य जीवों के लिए सरकार करोड़ों रुपये खर्च करती है, एक तरफ जहाँ टाइगर प्रोजेक्ट को सरकार बढ़ावा दे रही है, जहाँ घटते बाघों की संख्या सरकार के लिए सिर दर्द है, और जहाँ लगातार कॉर्पोरेट कम्पनियाँ वन संरक्षण के लिए लगातार सीएसआर के तहत पानी की तरह पैसा बहा रही है वही अवनि बाघिन की मौत ने सारे किये कराये पार पानी फेर दिया। प्रोजेक्ट टाईगर की शुरुआत 1973 को हुई थी। इसके अन्तर्गत शुरू में 9 बाघ अभयारण्य बनाए गए थे। आज इनकी संख्या बढ़कर 50 हो गई है। सरकारी आकडों के अनुसार साल 2014 तक 2226 बाघ बचे हुए थे। लेकिन अगर ऐसे ही बाघों के प्रति हमारा व्यवहार रहा तो ये सवाल जरूर खड़ा होगा कि जिस देश में नेशनल एनिमल टाइगर है वहां उसकी मौत के जिम्मेदार ये सामाजिक जानवर यानि हम और हमारी सरकारें है।

Dale Carnegie of India Partners with 10 NGOs to train over 500 Underprivileged Indian Youth

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November 12, 2018

Dale Carnegie has partnered with Toy Bank, Akanksha Foundation, Katalyst, Bharti Foundation, AkshayaPatra, Water Aid, Aide at Action, Magic Bus and Sonalika Foundation to provide life skills to approximately over 500 underprivileged youth across Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Chennai. With the help of this initiative, Dale Carnegie of India aims to help the participants to improve their communication and people skills.

The content of the course was universal, easy to understand and transcended socio-economic variables. They have also conducted sessions for those who work with and support the NGO youth.

Pallavi Jha, Chairperson & Managing Director, Dale Carnegie of India said, “Compassion and commitment to doing good are deeply rooted in Dale Carnegie’s legacy. Through our annual Global Day of Giving, our aim has been to instill basic living skills in our country’s youth while providing them a sense of purpose for their daily lives. As this initiative enters its third year in India, we can already see significant positive impact that the initiative has created on young minds.”

APM Terminals Pipavav initiates “Pashu Uday” Project in Amreli

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November 12, 2018

Livestock plays an important role in the economic development of families in rural India and leads to women empowerment as they are intensely involved in the livestock management and their day-to-day upkeep. Livestock products are an important and sustainable source of income for the villagers.

As a part of its CSR initiative, APM Terminals Pipavav has initiated “Pashu Uday” project. “Pashu Uday” aims to increase the population of productive livestock, enhance productivity of existing livestock, create awareness related to scientific management, artificial insemination for better breed, livestock insurance, medical support and community fodder development.

Keld Pedersen, Managing Director, APM Terminals Pipavav said: “We are committed to enhancing the lives of the communities around us. We are happy to be a part of “Pashu Uday” which aims to provide sustained source of income to the villagers.”

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Yesterday, we explained how the body attacks its own tissues under the influence of autoimmune disorders. Today’s article lays out steps to reverse the inflammation.

Why is the body out of balance, and how do we help it regain balance?

What is the approach?

How do you reduce inflammation?

10 Steps to Reverse Autoimmune Diseases

Our bodies are not defective, says Functional Medicine advocate Dr Hyman. Paying attention to a few natural laws of biology can reverse the condition of disease. Here’s what he recommends for reversing chronic illnesses:

1. Cut out flour and sugar because these are inflammatory foods.

2. Get rid of gluten from your kitchen. We know gluten can be a trigger for autoimmune diseases and can contribute to a leaky gut.

3. Eat the right fats. Increase your intake of anti-inflammatory foods rich in Omega-3 fats, including cold water fish, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds.

4. Eat the rainbow. Choose a variety of colourful non-starchy vegetables and berries every day. These foods are packed with phytonutrients.

5. Check for hidden food allergens with food sensitivity testing.

6. Keep your intake of nightshades (tomato, eggplant, peppers, etc.) low to moderate in order to lessen the potential for an autoimmune reaction.

7. Take supplements to help boost levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, probiotics, curcumin, and antioxidants – all of which are instrumental in calming down an overactive immune system.

8. Exercise is a natural anti-inflammatory. Move your body regularly and appropriately for your physiology.

9. Manage your stress. Practice deep relaxation through yoga, breath work, biofeedback, or massage because stress worsens the immune response.

10. Check for hidden infections like yeast, viruses, bacteria, and Lyme. These are often indicators of a hidden autoimmune disorder.

The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself, if you allow it to.

What illness affects more people than heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined? Autoimmune diseases.

What Are Autoimmune Diseases?

So, why do our bodies turn against us?

If there was a good cure in conventional medicine for autoimmune diseases, then we could relax, but most physicians don’t LOOK for what is creating the problem. They prescribe drugs to mask the symptoms, such as inflammation, instead of searching for the cause of that inflammation.

The solution: Functional medicine

These drugs can feel life-saving in the short term and help people get their lives back, but in the long term, there are much better ways to heal autoimmune diseases than using powerful immune-suppressing drugs that basically shut down your immune system.

Functional medicine provides a map to find out why your body’s immune system is turning against itself. It looks at the root cause of the inflammation and asks why that inflammation exists. Advocates include Dr Mark Hyman, author of books like The Autoimmune Fix and The 10-day Detox Diet.

In the next piece, we will reveal 10 steps to reverse autoimmune diseases through functional medicine.

Hindi Manch

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