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Tasso Inc receives $3 million federal grant to develop disposable painless Blood testing device

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Tasso Inc., an affiliate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has received a $3 million federal grant to continue developing a pingpong ball-sized disposable device, which may allow its users to painlessly administer their own blood tests in not more than two minutes. The new self-administered Blood Testing Device could be a replacement for needles. Instead ...

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Mother & Child care products’ market on an upswing

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 10 min read

With India being home to about 50 million babies in the 0-2 years age group and 304.8 million children in the 0-12 years age group, the country offers immense opportunities to the segment players to tap this growing market, according to a report of RNCOS, an industry research and consultancy. “India is a huge market ...

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State Health & Family Welfare Minister of Nagaland inaugurates first AYUSH hospital

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Nagaland's Health and Family Welfare Minister P Longon has inaugurated a 10-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital in Dimapur district of Nagaland recently. Commenting on the inauguration event, Logon said, "The implementation of the National Ayush Mission in the state is a milestone in the healthcare delivery system and would definitely benefit the people.” He further ...

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Experiment on vogue make-up looks with Oriflame’s The ONE range

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Swedish direct selling cosmetic brand Oriflame has launched The ONE make-up range. The range represents the perfect example of beauty and grace of Indian woman as it consists of The ONE IlluSkin Blush, compact Powder and the ONE Matte Lipstick. Keeping in mind the warm Indian skin tones, The ONE IlluSkin Powder is available in ...

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Union Govt introduces Immunisation programme ‘Mission Indradhanush’ in northeast

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Launched in 33 districts of northeastern states of India, Mission Indradhanush, an immunisation programme, aimed to vaccinate children by 2020. The programme is formulated by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry and would be implemented in eight districts in Assam, six in Nagaland, five in Arunachal Pradesh, four each in Manipur and Mizoram ...

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US-based Value Inns & Hotels forays in Indian market; plans to tap wellness space

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Globally renowned eighth largest hotel chain, a part of International Vantage Group, Value Inn Worldwide & Value Hotel Worldwide has entered in Indian hospitality market through master license agreement with Miraya Hotel Management Pvt Ltd. The new partners in hospitality business have long-term plans to tap wellness market, which is slated to touch Rs1 ...

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Attain Young-at-Heart Look with these easy make-up steps

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The wheel of time stops for none and with pacing time our age gears-up too, leaving signs of ageing on the face. The first-of-all sign of aging that shows-up on the skin is fine lines, which gradually coverts itself into wrinkles and ageing become visible on your skins sooner than it should be. Also, pigmentation, ...

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Leading health products brand Gaia launches oats with vegetable variant

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Leading health products brand Gaia launches oats with vegetables, a savoury anytime food with a perfect balance of health and taste. The pack stands perfect as it offers 100 per cent whole grain oats and is full of nutrition. Rich in dietary fibre and protein, it helps in satisfying appetite for longer and is proven ...

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US-based surf-inspired workout chain Surfset Fitness starts summer camp for kids

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

With the onset of summer holidays, parents start planning activities for their children as per their area of interest, which helps them boost their academic performance throughout the year. Aiming to encourage children to work on boosting their physical strength and enlighten them with innovative activities, US-based surf-inspired workout chain Surfset Fitness, which entered ...

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Paramount Surgimed introduces Paraprep Disposable Prep Razor pre-operational procedures

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

About the product The use of razor blades in the patient wards for shaving is a daily occurrence in hospitals prior to a surgery and is a necessity for medical purpose. Paramount Surgimed Ltd is one of the leading Healthcare and Medical Disposables brands which have recently introduced the Paraprep Disposable Prep Razor for ...

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