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Experts suggests ayurvedic help for youth

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

NEW DELHI: Ayurvedic physicians' have stressed on the urgent need natural remedies to cure youth related health ailments in ayurveda. Mental health issues or stress among youth are more pervasive than one may think, affecting one in five young people, of which fewer than 25% receive treatment. As per WHO reports, Worldwide 5% of ...

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Godrej Consumer Products acquires South Africa's hair extensions firm Frika Hair

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

FMCG major Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) has announced its 100 per cent acquisition on South Africa's hair extensions firm Frika Hair for an undisclosed sum in order to consolidate its position in the South African market. In a BSE filing, GCPL said has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement with Frika ...

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Apollo Health takesover Nova Specialty Hospitals in Rs 145 crore deal

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd (AHLL), known to be a subsidiary of country’s top hospital firm’s Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, has completed acquisition on Bengaluru-based Nova Specialty Hospitals at an estimated cost of Rs 145 crore. The acquisition fits the growth strategy of AHLL as it provides a much larger footprint to the brand, ...

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Australian healthcare firms keen to collaborate with Indian businesses

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Eyeing the growing healthcare industry in India, Australian healthcare firms are looking to enter into partnerships with various Indian companies in the sector and offer expertise, especially in the area of care for the aged, says a PTI report. According to the latest IBEF (Indian Brand Equity Foundation) sectoral report, the Indian healthcare industry ...

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International Yoga Week 2015: A tranquil affair in Rishikesh

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Spread across the banks of holy river Ganges, the divine city of Rishikesh welcomes leading Yoga experts from across the globe to celebrate the much coveted International Yoga Week 2015. The weeklong yoga and meditation event will start from March 01, organised by Ganga Kinare, a renowned riverside boutique hotel. The event offers 70 hours ...

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Australian brand NATIO introduces BB cream, foundation in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Each day seems to zip by faster than the last, thus all the women, especially working lot look for a multi-benefit base which easily absorbs in the skin and do not take away its moisture. Thus, NATIO, Australia’s leading natural beauty brand, has come up with a Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting BB Cream that ...

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India, Sweden healthcare cooperation will fill gaps, says Federal Health Minister

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Addressing a function to celebrate memorandum of understanding in health between India and Sweden, Union Health Minister JP Nadda predicted the healthcare cooperation between both the nations will contribute in filling gaps in research and innovative technology, which in-turn improve bilateral ties as well. Addressing the event, Nadda said, "There has been an upswing ...

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Luxury ESPA spa wins award for ‘Favourite Hotel Spa in India’ category

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Renowned ESPA spa at The Leela Palace Udaipur is an ideal recuperative escape from hectic life. The spa offers perfect setting for indulgent rejuvenation of body and mind amidst serene surroundings. The incredible qualities of ESPA have bagged it country’s ‘Favourite Hotel Spa’ title. At the recently held Condé Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel ...

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FMCG major P&G leads 'Employee Health and Wellness' ranking list

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

FMCG major Procter and Gamble (P&G) ranks first as India’s best company in terms of 'Employee Health and Wellness', according to a PTI report. The list has been released by Chestnut Global Partners (CGP) India, a provider of Employee Assistance Programmes, in partnership with Society for Human Resources Management India (SHRM). The ranking list ...

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Young Indians in urban cities do not consider obesity as a disease: Survey

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Young adults of India, especially in urban cities have a casual approach towards obesity, a terrible medical condition in which excess body accumulate to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. Jayashree Todkar, Bariatric Surgeon, has conducted a survey in collaboration with Hiranandani Hospital and found that over 55 ...

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