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Rotary Coimbatore Ikons, in partnership with Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation and The TANKER Foundation, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on February 18 to establish a dialysis center in Coimbatore. This center will offer free and subsidized dialysis to those in financial need. The signing event was attended by several officials and members from the Rotary Coimbatore Ikons and sister clubs. The TANKER Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in June 1993, focused on providing subsidized dialysis and financial aid for kidney disease-related expenses to underprivileged patients. They also conduct awareness programs and screening camps for early kidney disease detection. Over 31 years, TANKER has delivered 743,805 dialysis sessions to 2,981 patients and provided Rs. 4. 40 Crores in financial support for 5,257 patients’ treatment costs.

Security is more than just a measure of protection—it is the foundation of peace of mind and lasting happiness. The latest ‘Happiness Survey’ conducted by the Security Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprise Group reveals that an overwhelming 98% of individuals who experienced a security breach in their homes reported a direct impact on their overall sense of security and happiness. More alarmingly, 56% of these respondents admitted that the breach had a significant to extreme effect on their well-being.   With a concerning 35% respondents having faced incidents such as break-ins, robbery, and burglary, the findings underscore an urgent need for enhanced security adoption. The survey delves into what fosters a true sense of security, with 41% of respondents opting for home lockers (Tijori), 45% citing surveillance cameras as the top measure to make them feel more secure, followed by 36% emphasizing the presence of security guards, 29% preferring alarm systems, and 20% highlightin...

ICICI Bank has adopted advanced technology to create drinking water from atmospheric moisture as part of its effort to enhance sustainability. The bank has set up units to produce 8,000 liters of safe drinking water daily, benefiting 4,200 employees at five locations: one each in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, and two in Chennai. The units, called Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs), use innovative technology to turn moisture in the air into clean, fresh drinking water that is free from microbes. The process involves condensing water vapor into droplets, followed by multiple filtration stages. Essential minerals are added afterward. These AWGs can function all year long under various temperatures (18°C-45°C) and humidity levels (25%-100%). Mr. Soumendra Mattagajasingh, the Group Chief Human Resources Officer, mentioned the bank's commitment to sustainability to lessen its environmental impact. Their environmental strategy follows the 4R principle: reduce, reuse, recycle, and res...

Tooling business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italian automation specialist Bisiach & Carru (B&C) to manufacture advanced railway and aerospace equipment in India. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in India's manufacturing capabilities and supports the government's Make in India initiative. The collaboration will initially target a higher local manufacturing content with plans to increase this as capabilities develop. This strategic alliance comes at a pivotal moment in India's manufacturing evolution, perfectly aligned with the nation's push for self-reliance in critical sectors. The partnership will serve the rapidly expanding needs of Indian Railways, metro projects, and the aerospace industry – sectors that form the backbone of India's infrastructure and technological advancement. The partnership will manufacture sophisticat...

In the midst of the global safe migration crisis, representatives from nine South Asian countries gathered in New Delhi for the ‘South Asia Consultation Promoting Safe Migration to Combat Trafficking. ’ Key discussions focused on the need for a comprehensive strategy based on rights, aligned migration policies, and necessary legal reforms. The event stressed the importance of a coordinated global response to organized crime like trafficking, calling for agreements that promote safe migration and joint investigations into trafficking networks. Victims of trafficking shared their experiences and suggestions.   Just Rights for Children, a network advocating for child protection, collaborated on the consultation led by the Association for Voluntary Action. Bhuwan Ribhu, the network's founder, highlighted the need for a multi-faceted approach to combat trafficking, including disrupting the financial aspects of trafficking and enhancing intelligence sharing at various levels. He emphas...

Apollo First Med Hospital has successfully performed replantation surgeries on multiple patients who suffered traumatic finger amputations due to various accidents. The procedures, led by expert Plastic Surgeons Dr. V. Purushothaman and Dr. Sabari Girish Ambat, have restored not only the patients' finger functionality but also their ability to resume normal daily activities. The replantation surgeries, which took several hours for each patient, involved the meticulous reattachment of severed fingers, including small fingertips. Using cutting-edge microsurgical tools and super-microsurgical techniques, the surgeons carefully reconnected bones, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels, restoring blood flow and ensuring hand functionality. Following the surgeries, all patients undergo rigorous rehabilitation to regain full use of their hands and fingers. Dr. V. Purushothaman, plastic surgeon, Apollo first med hospital, explained the importance of preserving the amputated part for repla...