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5 crore Indians accessed healthcare online in the last three months

Practo’s Insights Report finds Telemedicine helped doctors, patients stay connected as people practiced physical/social distancing

 

Report findings:

 

●      There was a 500% increase in online doctor consultations since March 2020

●      80% of all telemedicine users experienced it for the first time

●      44% of the teleconsultations were from non-metro cities

●      In-person doctor visits dropped by 67%

●      Indians consulted their doctors 2 times per month, using telemedicine

Practo’s first-ever Insights Report is based on transactions by 5 crore users in the period of Mar 1 2020 – May 31st 2020.

Enclosed below are some key insights:

●      Gynaecology, GP and Dermatology emerged as the top most consulted specialities: Together, they accounted for 51% of the overall consultations

●      Tele-ENT witnessed 600% growth: Seasonal allergies were confused with  COVID-19 symptoms

●      Tele-Orthopedics was among the top consulted speciality by millenials: Bad work postures resulted in back pain among millennials leading to an increase of 400%

●      Tele-Gastroenterology received a large number of consults from first time users: Majority of the consults were related to digestive problems caused by a sudden drop in active lifestyles

●      Tele-Dermatology witnessed a growth in newer set of queries on skin issues caused by stress: Stress has been having an adverse effect on people’s skin, hair, nails apart from the regular issues that are common during summer

●      Tele-Ophthalmology saw the highest growth among other specialities, grew by 700%: With a significant amount of time being spent in front of screens and the rise in irregular sleeping patterns, queries related to eye and vision increased significantly

●      Mental health concerns rose notably due to uncertainty, loss of income, and   job-related pressure besides COVID-19 fears

●      One in every three consults from women were for Gynaecology

●      Delay in immunization worries parents of newborns, Tele-Paediatrics witnesses 350% growth

●      COVID-19 continues to be India’s top most concern: Unsurprisingly, concerns related to COVID-19 grew by 200% with 50% of all  GP consults accounted for Coronavirus related symptoms

“Telehealth has multiple applications, optimal care and virtual care is possible and extremely helpful in a pandemic scenario like COVID-19. It uses high definition transmission and clarity to provide rapid, accurate and real time consultation from professionals with expertise. Healthcare professionals can evaluate, diagnose and treat in a seamless environment. Patients are proactively using healthcare to manage their health and telehealth is a great alternative and has the potential to reach exponential levels”, Dr C M A Belliappa, General Physician, Bangalore.

 

To know about the detailed insights and what the doctors have to say, please refer to the comprehensive insights report here – LINK (attachment )

Second Annual International Pineapple Week

Saturday, June 20 – Saturday, June 27

As the hospitality industry begins to usher in thehighly anticipated return to travel, Preferred Hotels & Resorts– the world’s largest independent hotel brand–is pleased to announce International  Pineapple  Week 2020, running from Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, June 27 (this year’s official International Pineapple Day). The campaignis set to celebrate independent hotels around the world as they begin to reopen their doors and connect them to a global community of interrupted travelers seeking inspiration for future adventures through the symbolism of the Preferred brand pineapple logo – the universal icon of hospitality.

This year’s International Pineapple Week will feature the brand’s first-ever travel gift card offering, a digital postcard coloring contest, and pineapple-themed social media initiatives, all of which will be displayed on PreferredHotels.com/PineappleWeek and promoted via social media using #PreferredPineappleWeek.

“There has never been a more appropriate time to celebrate the virtues of travel and its ability to make people better versions of themselves, as well ashighlight the importance of demonstrating genuine hospitality to families, friends, neighbors, and strangers – something that our brand and independent hotels have championed for decades,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.“The Preferred Hotels & Resorts global network has always represented an unwavering belief in travel – even during the most challenging times, as we have recently witnessed. We are pleased to welcome all audiences to join in the 2020 International Pineapple Week celebrations as a way to become more familiar with the incredible experiences offered across our portfolio as hundreds of our member hotels begin to re-open, while finding inspiration for future travel and reconnecting with loved ones.”

For more information on International Pineapple Week, visit PreferredHotels.com/PineappleWeek

Ritu Grover, Founder & CEO at TGH Lifestyle Services Pvt Ltd

The Beginning

In 1996, the year which saw the rise of MNC and expansion of corporate culture in India, Ritu Grover kick-started her dream of pioneering the concept of concierge services in India.  Doing her normal day’s work of interior designing in an empty Gurgaon, She always used to wonder about an easy way to get things right. Things, which can be ignored neither can they be managed easily.  She had always wondered how to create that much needed fine balance between non-ending work and very important personal life.

 The Journey

Indian Facility Management Market started off slowly and reluctantly in the 2000s, however, the growing positive effects of Facility Management on company’s productivity and work efficiency has led to wider acceptance of the Facility Management concept in Indian corporate industry. Slowly and steadily, by fighting against all odds, believing in her vision and a very fresh idea of Concierge services for the Indian market, Grover in 1988 opened her company, which is now the largest and well-known brand in the facility management Industry, TGH Lifestyle Services Pvt. Ltd.

The Academic

Coming from a family of Army background, Ritu Grover finished her schooling from Army Public School before graduating from Delhi University and a course in Interior architecture from Delhi.

The Achievements

A disciplined lifestyle from childhood and a strong upbringing instilled leadership qualities in her.  She bagged many awards as an entrepreneur, Appreciation award by CNBC, and AMEX in 2009, Valued Partner Award by Wipro in 2008 and 2009. Her Expertise lies in Facility Management, Concierge Services, Mailroom Management, Expat Management and Rewards & Recognitions – Optimizing Costs & Productivity because of which she is successfully handling her venture.

Jaipur Literature Festival

The popular & celebrated Neil Gaiman to speak at JLF Brave New World

Teamwork Arts, the producer of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival, launched “JLF Brave New World”, an online literature series to celebrate books, their power and positivity at a time when a global pandemic locked the world down into isolated compartments and deglobalisation became the new normal.

This weekend, British author Neil Gaiman, a master of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films, will be in conversation with author and journalist Nilanjana S. Roy about his life and work, and how he is surviving the lockdown. The session titled “Good Omens” will be live-streamed on Saturday, 20th June, at 7:00pm IST. Audiences will be able to access the session on the Festival’s official social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Neil Gaiman was scheduled to visit the 2019 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, but could not come due to other personal commitments. He informed his Indian fans about not being able to be a part of the Festival through twitter. Neil Gaiman is credited as one of the creators of modern comics, as well as an author whose work crosses genres and reaches audiences of all ages. He is listed in the Dictionary of Literary Biography as among the top ten living post-modern writers and is a prolific creator of works of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song lyrics, and drama. His most notable work includes the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He is the recipient of many awards including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. His most popular works Good Omens and American Gods have been adapted to TV Series.

It has been more than two months since the launch of this weekly tranche of fascinating conversations between some of the world’s greatest writers and thinkers and the response from literary enthusiasts and book-lovers has been heart warming. The series has hosted sessions crackling with ideas, wit and intellect, with speakers like Abhijit V. Banerjee, Asma Khan, Benjamin Moser, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Colm Toibin, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ira Mukhoty, Jhumpa Lahiri, Manu S. Pillai, Margaret Atwood, Orhan Pamuk, Paul Muldoon, Peter Frankopan, Peter Carey, Peter Morgan, Ruskin Bond, Rupi Kaur, Shubha Mudgal, Shashi Tharoor, Siddhartha Mukherjee, to name a few.

Father’s Day Special

Enjoy the South African Mzansi Experience with your Father, without stepping out of your home

Father’s Day is marked to honor fatherhood and paternal bonds, and to also highlight the influence that they have in a society, and in our families. It is a day to celebrate fathers – for who they are and all that they do – and let them know that they are appreciated by means of words, tokens, food or quality bonding time.

While travel – one of the best ways to bond with family – is on the backburner due to the current pandemic lockdown and restrictions, technology brings to our doorsteps the tools to explore, to dream and to plan that next vacation, once we are able to travel again. Hop onto the ‘armchair travel’ wagon, grab a comfortable spot, cups of coffee (dalgona or otherwise), and let your screen transport you across continents in a mere matter of minutes, for the Mzansi experience.

Mzansi. The word originates from umzantsi, which is Xhosa for low or south.

Situated at the southernmost tip of Africa, cradled by the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, is the Rainbow Nation of South Africa. Steeped in history, rich in culture and most popularly known for its unrivaled adventure and wildlife offerings, South Africa features high on the list of all those bitten by the travel bug.

The Mzansi experience on Google Maps, lets travel aficionados explore some of South Africa’s top natural attractions with 360-degree imagery from the comfort of their homes.

For those dreaming of beaches, this experience can be fulfilling. Street View allows you to watch the waves break at Sandy Bay, contemplate nature’s wonder and complexity as you watch the clear blue sky reflect in the water at Clifton Beach, go parasailing at Sunset Beach or just take a leisurely walk along Durban’s Golden Mile.

Those hoping to explore South African wildlife, can simply click over to Kruger National Park – one of Africa’s largest game reserves, and maybe catch a glimpse of rhinoceros grazing the plains, zebras frolicking around, giraffes as they stick their necks out to reach higher branches, or a herd of buffalos charging against the wind. You may even spot a leopard, who often remain! Home to over 350 elephants, Addo Elephant National Park is the best place to virtually tour if you are fascinated by these huge mammals.

Those in the mood for some breathtaking views, can slide their pointers over the Cape of Good Hope, Lion’s Head, or the stunning Table Mountain – where civilization and nature collide and yet, co-exist. Botanical enthusiasts can explore Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, or Durban Botanic Gardens.

While giving you a taste of these vast plains, the Mzansi experience will leave you with deeper appreciation for South Africa and the African continent, and will inspire you to travel sustainably and in harmony with nature, in the days to come.

International Yoga Day

Live Yoga Series on Instagram

Yoga practitioners will conduct live sessions from Taj Fisherman’s Cove in Chennai, Taj Falaknuma  Palace in Hyderabad and Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa from June 19-21, 2020

Jiva, the award winning wellness brand from IHCL has curated a one-of-a-kind yoga series for its guests and followers this International Yoga Day. Celebrating Indian wellness traditions, professional yoga practitioners will showcase holistic healing techniques through a three-part virtual wellness series taking place from 19th to 21st June. These experts will take guests through the principles of AshtangaYoga – the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Focusing on physical, mental and spiritual well-being, the virtual sessions will be live streamed from some of the most stunning Taj hotels across the country.

The soulful and tranquil ambience of the beach at Taj Fisherman’s Covemakes an ideal location to demonstrate the first few principles of Ashtanga Yoga, focussing on physical well-being. This will be streamed on the 19th of June 2020.Dr. Rajneesh, Ayurveda Physician and trained Yoga expert, will give guests an introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, followed by a discourse on Yama and Niyama and a demonstration of thePawanMukta series.

The next part of the series will take place on 20th June at the magnificent Taj  Falaknuma Palace. Perched 2,000 feet above the city of Hyderabad, Taj  Falaknuma exudes romance and grandeur, blending together colonial and Indian designs with a piece of history. As part of the session, National Gold Medallist in Yoga, Sandeep, will focus on mental well-being, introducing and demonstrating Pranayama, while hosting a discourse on Pratyahara.

The live sessions will conclude on 21st June in Rishikesh, the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’, at the Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa. Located by the banks of the holy Ganga and at the foothills of the Himalayas, the hotel is the perfect location to celebrate International Yoga Day. The last session on spiritual well-being will be hosted by Yoga instructor,Kapil Kumar, who will briefly introduce Dharana and Dhyana, before moving on to meditating on the banks of the Ganga. The three-part series will end with a Ganga Aarti.

Each of these three sessions will be hosted live on Taj’s official Instagram handle at 5:30PM from 19th-21st June. They will last for close to 30 minutes, and are open to all participants.

Hands Launches ONE LOVE

A Curated Collection

9 designers. 9 countries. 10 handcrafted carpets.

Humanity’s unified stand against the sweeping impact of the pandemic the world is going through inspired an artistic endeavour by Mumbai-based architect Padmini Pandey. An endeavour that brought together Hands carpets and architects and designers from nine countries across five continents. Facilitated by innumerable discussions over transcontinental video calls, the One Love collection was born.

One Love is a special collection of ten handmade carpets curated by architect Padmini Pandey. A part of the proceeds from the collection will go to Project Mala, a special program  dedicated to the education of children. The sale of each carpet will sponsor a year in the primary education of one underprivileged child residing in and around the carpet making centres of India.

One Love that weaves us together

The collection is a labour of love of nine design professionals — Pamela Caspani from Australia, Regina Davila from Guatemala, Padmini Pandey from India, Sheena Poerwantoro from Indonesia, Luisa Scanu from Italy, Karla Celorio from Mexico, Katia Santillan S. from Peru, Svetlana Selivanona from Russia and Tuna Meier from Turkey.

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“We, as architects and designers, have the power to shape and mould societies! We must exercise this power of design to contribute to the society’s welfare,” elaborated Ms Pandey, known for her award-winning design and architectural work in hospitality and luxury homes. “When creativity is used in the case of adversities; it empowers the concept of humanity rising above all odds & one love is born” adds Ms. Pandey.

From the vividly coloured Australian reefs to the complex patterns of Russian ice fractals. From the very origin of human civilisation in Turkey to the contemporary icons of Italian architecture. Each designer brings in their distinct local cultures and artistic influences to reimagine the eternal, common elements of the sky and sea. A celebration of our diverse world, these designs are brought to life by Hands.

Fluid form, organic motifs and contemporary stylistics manifest in these carpets. While all carpets are of the same dimensions, the 10th carpet, a collaboration of four designers, breaks form. A juxtaposition of the projections of the designers’ hands, this carpet captures the essence of all 9 designers and their unique cultures. It is a reflection of humanity’s fortitude that goes beyond all limits to connect and empower the entire world. The intricacies and nuances of the colours used in the design of each carpet have been developed to precision by Hands. These carpets are hand tufted in wool, bamboo silk and botanical silk. Each piece is unique and takes up to ten weeks to craft.

“This tenacity to not just survive but to evolve in the face of adversity is inherently human,” says Ravi Patodia, Managing Director, Hands. “One Love is a reflection of the resilient human spirit that is driven by pure artistic instinct.”

Exclusive stores:

DELHI

Hands, 372-374, Sultanpur, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, New Delhi 110 030

Tel:011-26806475/8

MUMBAI

Gala no. 32/ R & 32/ H,

Laxmi Industrial estate,

New Link Road, Andheri West

Mumbai – 400 053, India

Tel:022 2632 0609

DUBAI

Ground Floor, Building 9, Dubai Design District, Dubai

Tel: +971 58 8250 464/ 574, +971 45898510

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

5 Pitfalls to avoid before Cosmetic Treatment

Nobody understands how big a step cosmetic treatment is except for you. After all, it’s you who will undergo the treatment and emerge as a renewed person. To help you make the right decision and prepare for the big day, here’s a simple 5-point checklist of don’ts before a cosmetic treatment procedure.

Be it cosmetic surgery or hair transplant, these tips and tricks are universally applicable. As the timeless adage goes– ‘A stitch in time saves nine.’ In this case, it can save a substantial amount of time, money, effort and heartburn if you follow the correct guidelines

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#5 Stop smoking and drinking: A few weeks before you commence with your cosmetic surgery procedure, stop putting alcohol or nicotine in your body. This is consistent with all aspects of cosmetic surgery – facial reconstruction, plastic surgery or hair transplant. Both smoking and drinking can cause complications in the long run. In fact, it’s highly recommended that you start eating healthy and catching up on rest before the procedure.

#4 Don’t choose the wrong professional: Choosing the right medical practitioner is half the battle. Of all the options available in the market, only a handful may have the skill and acumen needed to serve your needs. Therefore, we recommend that you undertake some rigorous research and study before determining which professional to eventually work with.  There are two primary ways to determine if the surgeon you’re working with is competent or not. Check out his (or her) track record as well as his/her qualifications. Forewarned is forearmed!

#3 Don’t overpay for cosmetic treatment: The emotional significance of cosmetic treatment is understandably high. Therefore, you may go into the procedure with a mindset to spend a fortune. This is a wrong approach as there are competent professionals who can perform the treatment at reasonable rates. Yet again, the right amount of research is needed not only in determining whether you’ve picked the right professional, but also whether or not you’re overpaying for the procedure.

#2 Avoid certain foods and drugs: No two cases are similar when it comes to cosmetic surgery and the wide variety of treatments that fall under this banner. But certain food items need to be curbed as you get closer to the operation. For example, when it comes to hair treatment solutions, it’s recommended that you avoid junk food because it interferes with the condition needed to perform this particular surgery. Also, make sure you confirm with your physicians which drugs you can take before and after your surgery.

#1 Don’t spend too much time in the sun: This is a useful tip to follow both before and after the actual surgery. Not only can you develop a sunburn in the area of surgery, be it your face, body or scalp; too much exposure to the sun can even affect the healing process. Stay indoors and if you have to step out, do stay covered.

Dr Vinod Sonawane, from Bloom Hair Transplant Clinic, Mumbai, said, “Cosmetic surgery is a big step. It is something that has the potential to change your whole life. Be judicious and safe before you embark on this adventure. Best of luck to you!”

About Bloom Hair Transplant

Bloom Hair Transplant, a 7+ years old clinic dedicated to maintain and enhance the image of individuals through a personalized, hi-tech enabled and result in oriented treatment for hair transplant.

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL

An Elegant Collection 

Father’s Day is around the corner and we have all the time to focus on our dear dad. If your Dad is anything like mine, he works (or has worked) tirelessly to give you every small and big thing in life, right from food, clothes, a roof and all the little joys, then it’s your duty too to show your emotions towards him.

Ruchita Bansal Founder Izhaar said “Let’s take this day to honor our dear fathers or our father figures, the ones who have a great contribution and a huge impact in our lives. To celebrate the occasion IZHAAR has launched an elegant collection comprising Candle Stands, Photo frame, Bar accessories, Decoration pieces etc this fathers day”.

Izhaar offers a wide range of gifting options to celebrate the super dad in your life. Innovative designs and intricacy is the USP! Curated specially for this day, all the products in this collection are bound to bring a smile on your dad’s face! Check out our Father’s Day Special Collection and find the perfect gift for your super dad at Izhaar, you won’t need to look in another place.

Website– http://izhaar.co.in/