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50% reduction in cases of heart attacks reported in lockdown, but death rate up as patients delay treatment due to Covid fears

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Report findings by renowned cardiologists from Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, in the run up to the World Heart Day. MADURAI / 28 September 2020 – There has been a more than 50% drop in cases of acute heart attack in three months of the ongoing lockdown, compared to the same period last year.  Increased death rate has also been witnessed among patients of acute heart attacks admitted at the hospital due to delay in seeking medical care because of fear of Covid infection. Said Dr. N. Ganesan Senior Consultant – Cardiology, Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai: “We have witnessed a significant reduction in cases of acute heart attack during Covid19. Total patients admitted during three months of the lockdown at Meenakshi Mission Hospital is 355, compared to 820 cases during the same period in 2019. Our statistics concur with European and American heart surveys, both of which have shown a 50-60% reduction in cases of acute heart attack in their own countries...

Roposo welcomes Alisha Abdulla, India’s first female racing champion to the Roposo Pride of India program

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Roposo, India’s No. 1 short video app welcomes Alisha Abdullah under the highly successful 'Roposo Pride of India' program. The program recognizes remarkable Indians by providing them with a platform to mentor and inspire fellow Indians. Alisha, India’s first female national racing champion truly embodies the characteristics of a legend of a champion, on and off the racetrack.  India is a land of many talents. Many Indians have made it big in their chosen field and many more are waiting to be discovered. Roposo believes that each of us has an innate talent that needs a bit of inspiration and a platform to shine.  The Roposo Pride of India was launched in July 2020 with Babita Phogat, Neel Ghose, Sangram Singh & Shooter Dadi has already garnered over 50 Lakh video views. In continuation of the program, Alisha Abdullah will be sharing videos of her journey to the racetrack and making a mark in a sport dominated by men. Her exemplary career has led to her winning the Presi...

Aditya Chopra unveils a special logo that commemorates 50 years of YRF!

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Chennai: Aditya Chopra has unveiled a new, special logo of Yash Raj Films that marks the starting of the big 50 year celebrations of the country’s biggest production house! The new logo captures the glorious journey of YRF which is the country’s first and only integrated studio. The legacy company, in the nostalgic logo, captures the history of YRF that has worked with the biggest superstars of the last 50 years and entertained audiences with the biggest blockbusters in the history of Indian cinema.  Check out the special YRF 50 logo here : https://youtu.be/K-ZWnpxkTVA Aditya Chopra revealed the special logo today, the 88th birth anniversary of his iconic father, late Yash Chopra. In a heartwarming note that was released earlier by Aditya to kick start the 50 year celebrations, he had said, “In 1970, my father Yash Chopra, left the security and comfort of his brother Mr. BR Chopra and formed his own company. Till then, he was a salaried employee of BR Films and didn’t own anythi...