GRAB THE CRAB – BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RUN ORGANIZED BY VIJAYA GROUP OF HOSPITALS, CHENNAI

Vijaya Group of Hospitals, Chennai had organized a Marathon Grab the Crab

An Awareness Run for Breast Cancer on 12^th October, 2019 at Besant Nagar. The 5 Km annual run by Vijaya Hospitals was conducted to spread awareness about Breast Cancer. It aims to promote the concept of early detection for timely intervention relating to the treatment of breast cancer. The run was flagged by Master Sharvesh, the 7 year old Young Runner from Chennai in the presence of the Managing Trustee & CEO – Smt.B.Bharathi Reddy and Trustee Smt.Aradhana Reddy.

The run had over 500 participants and mainly aimed at insisting on people to know that early detection of breast cancer takes a long way in preventing complications. Our Hospital possesses state-of-the art ‘Breast Clinic’ facility which is a one stop for detection and treatment of breast cancer. All participants in this run were offered special discounts on Preventive Health Check Packages and breast health check for women. Cash prizes were given to the first three runners and finisher medals for all participants.

Facts that we need to be aware about breast cancer include:

·         Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the         second-most common cancer overall

              Today, about 1 in 8 women (12%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.

·         Most women with breast cancer don’t have these other risk factors. All women are    at risk for breast cancer and your risk only increases as you get older.

·         Breast cancer can affect women of all ages (not necessarily the older women).      Early detection can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer by 30     to  40% among women ages 40 to 70.

Breast cancer is one of those ailments that can be stressful not only for the affected women, but also for their families and friends. Hence this event encouraged people of all age groups to come and be part of this social cause. This run “Grab the Crab” was an attempt to make a difference and support for the fight against breast cancer, a disease which affects millions of people every year

Indian Bank celebrates Digital India Anniversary Launched Two New Digital Products

Fast growing and well known Public Sector Bank, Indian Bank celebrated Digital India anniversary by launching two new digital products in a function held at Corporate Office.

On the lines of Government of India’s flagship Digital India, launched on 1^st July 2015 with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, Indian Bank celebrated the anniversary of Digital India and introduced IB Collect Plus and V Collect Plus.

“Initiative must begin at Home and our employees are our Brand Ambassadors”, with these opening lines, Ms. Padmaja Chunduru, MD & CEO, Indian Bank launched the digital products. The idea behind the celebration is to instill confidence in the customers for the global standard banking products the Bank has introduced. She further added all the employees of the Bank should educate the customers and motivate them to use the Digital banking products. 

It is a challenge for the Bank that all the customers should be brought into the fold of Digital Banking as most of the customers are not aware of these products or they are hesitant to use them. It is our duty to inculcate the faith in safe and sound products of the Bank, she concluded.

V Collect Plus is a funds collection product through NEFT, available with offline collection facility with online response. IB Collect Plus is also a funds collection product which can be used without having any website/software. Both the products are supported by robust and safe technology with 24X7 banking facility by Indian Bank.

The Bank is aiming at 100% USAGE of 5 Digital Products available for 24X7 Banking Indpay, Internet Banking, BHIM Indian Bank UPI app, Debit Card and Credit Card.

All the Zonal Offices and Branches of Indian Bank across the country are celebrating Digital India Anniversary which has complete involvement of all the employees. Shri M K Bhattacharya, Shri Shenoy Vishwanath V, Executive Directors, General Managers, Executives and Staff Members were also present during the occasion

LIMA, performs scarless endoscopic breast surgery, a first of its kind technique in South India

What could be very disturbing for a woman is not only being diagnosed with lumps or tumors on the breast but the scar that will remain after surgery. Scars in the breast or neck are hugely damaging to a woman’s self-esteem. Inorder to provide a solution to this, Lifeline Institute of Minimal Access (LIMA) has developed a revolutionary alternative technique, endoscopic breast surgery through which the lumps or tumors from breast can be removed without scars.

For the past two decades endoscopic surgery has dominated the field of general, gastrointestinal, urological and gynecological surgeries. A group of surgeons from LIMA performed an endoscopic lumpectomy for a 26 year-old woman from West Bengal. This is a first of its kind procedure performed in South India.

The principle of endoscopic lumpectomy is to access the breast through the axilla, or the armpit, using its skin lines in order to avoid scars. The target lesion or lump is accessed by endoscopically creating a tunnel of dissection. After removal of the lump, the specimen is taken out through the armpit, leaving no scars at all on the breast. This type of surgery is also known as stealth surgery, as the surgeon steals away the target lump, with no visible scars.

“First popularized in Stanford, there has been very little publication from the Indian subcontinent in this matter so far. Not many were aware of this technique and lots of young women hesitate to undergo a surgery for lump removal or thyroid. However, a series of 13 patients underwent stealth surgery for thyroid disease in the same institution, LIMA, under the same group, and the paper has been sent for publication,” says Dr. J S Rajkumar, Chairman and Chief Surgeon, LIMA Hospital

Women these days are eager to befit, healthy and flawless. Many women who undergo surgical procedures on breast or neck may beparanoid about the scar marks that will affect their looks or self-esteem.“There have been cases of depression post surgeries and women find it tough to cope with the post surgery trauma. Understanding the impact it has on one’s mental health, we have come up with this new technique that not only cures the individual physically, but gives them confidence post-surgery. The procedure requires just one sitting andtherefore very  easy, cost-effectiveand time saving for the patient, says Dr. Anirudh Rajkumar General Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon

The breast and thyroid, so far outside the ambit of endoscopic surgery, are now also within the field of endoscopy, thereby permitting younger and scar conscious patients an option of ‘stealth ‘ or scar less surgery.

Chennai based entrepreneur launched an E-commerce Designer Décor - Mystique Spaces

Women entrepreneurs who have made a mark for themselves in India as well as Overseas. They have embraced and established their own venture with their hard work and dedication. Ms. Abhinaya R Babu, is the latest addition to that budding women entrepreneurs list. With her inert passion towards furniture design gave birth to an E-commerce Designer Décor. Her Chennai based start-up company officially launched its custom-made designer furniture brand – Mystique Spaces recently. The outlook of the space we live is an extension of our inner character. The idea of placing designer pieces in an existing built space is smart. A painting or a Figurine is ideal though, but an efficiently usable piece of designer furniture can be more interesting. Identifying this need, Mystique Spaces offers a wide range of custom-made designer furniture that suits to your existing living spaces. Mystique Spaces’s project starts from studying the existing living space, turning it around by creating world-class design and ending up with precise execution to the perfection. 

As these pieces of furniture are made on order, each of it is given personal attention by the designers with the scope for customization to make it suitable for one’s living space. Designs are made sure that are versatile to fit into any given space with an existing character for itself. Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Abhinaya R Babu, Managing Director, Mystique Spaces “Customers are welcomed to show their existing living spaces that needs to be improved, our team of designers at Mystique Spaces will turnaround the place into an exquisite space”. For more details, check out www.mystiquespaces.com

Bold Progressive Intelligent Nissan launches New KICKS in Chennai

– Nissan today launched its much-awaited Intelligent SUV, the newNissan KICKS in India.Manufactured at the company’s plant at Oragadam, Chennai, the new Nissan KICKS offers owners an exceptional combination of premium-ness, spacious interiors and stylish exteriors. With best-in-class features drive innovation and comfort the new Nissan KICKS is available atan introductory price of INR 9,55,000across India.Deliveries to customers will commence today at all Nissan dealerships.     

Speaking at the launch,Peter Clissold, VP Marketing, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltdsaid, "The new Nissan KICKS reflects our passion and commitment to bring the best of Nissan global products and technology to our customers in India. It is a complete vehicle package with an exceptional combination of intelligent technology, class-leading premium-ness, intelligent choice of ownership, personalization. We are confident that with its progressive SUV design and advanced technology, as well as many best-in-class propositions, the new Nissan KICKS will stand out in this competitive SUV segment in India."

                                                 

Driving Personalization

Available in four variants, XL, XV, XV Premium, and XV Premium+ in diesel, and two dynamic variants- XL, XV in petrol,the new Nissan KICKS will come in 11 exciting colours: Pearl White; Blade Silver; Bronze Grey; Fire Red; Amber Orange; Deep Blue Pearl; Night Shade; Fire Red and Onyx Black; Bronze Grey and Amber Orange; Pearl White and Onyx Black, and Pearl White and Amber Orange.

The new Nissan KICKS can also be personalised with 27 different accessory categories, and tailor-made as per customer requirements. The durable and custom-fitted quality accessories comewith a one-year warranty/up to 20,000 kms whichever is earlier.

The stylish design is complemented by enhanced performance and driving dynamics. The new Nissan KICKS will offer a 1.5H 4K petrol option driven by five-speed manual transmission and 1.5K 9K dci Diesel engine driven by six-speed manual transmission. Thefuel efficiency certified under test conditions is 14.23 km/l (Petrol) and 20.45 km/l (Diesel) as per ARAI Certification.*

Nissan Intelligent Choice of Ownership: Subscription Model

In a first for a car manufacturer in India, Nissan will offer a subscription model as a unique way of getting behind the wheel of a Nissan KICKS. The ‘Intelligence Choice of Ownership’ package allows the customer to drive the Nissan KICKS home with zero down payment up front. The monthly fee is inclusive of insurance, maintenanceand 24x7 Roadside Assistance. Subscription is available across the full range and color choice.

KICKS subscribers will benefit as they do not have to pay hidden costs of car ownership, which includesvehicle registration, heavy interest on car loans, insurance, regular EMI instalments, and the cost of associated paperwork. The unique and intelligent ownership package also provides an attractive and value-for-money vehicle-running cost of Rs 11/km. Further details will be announced soon.

Best-in-Class Cost of Ownership

The Nissan KICKS also comes with best-in-class “Cost of Maintenance Package” for hassle free ownership experience. Under Nissan Care, customers can choose from packages covering maintenance, 24x7 Road Side Assistance, insurance and warranty. The packages offer savings of up to 30% compared to paying for regular maintenance.

For the first 10,000 customers of new Nissan KICKSthree-year warranty, maintenance package (up to 30,000 kms) and 24x7 road side assistance will be absolutely free of charge. Customers can extendup tofive years by paying a nominal fee.