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Dehradun Bhangra Club Lights Up ‘Shor’ SRHU’s mega event

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Dateline Dehradun: ‘Shor’ a delightful student-centric dance event at SRHU witnessed electrifying performances led by the Dehradun Bhangra Club. Led by Coach Ajay Singh Rawat, the dances were mind-blowing in their energy and visual impact. This dynamic club, including Ashutosh Pant, Vansh Bhardwaj, Kartikey Barthwal, Garima Suri, Tanishq Kaur, Harshhricha Joshi, Khushi, and Prabh, pulled a huge crowd of students dancing to the lively beats of Punjabi, Pahadi, and Bollywood music. Their ability to blend these different dance styles together made the evening truly special.

Adding to the musical enchantment were Siddharth Lekhwar and Ayush Negi, who played the guitar and flute with amazing dexterity, leaving the audience in total awe. Siddharth’s songs in particular had everyone shouting for an encore.

The night ended on a high note with a dazzling firework display. ‘Shor’ proved to be a roaring succes. Organized by ‘Younite’ the emergetic students group at SRHU, it was an event that spread magic days before the Diwali bonhomie and celebration!

Different doesnt mean less: Project Arunima

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Project Arunima

Dateline Dehradun: Café Commune, Dehradun will turn into a splendid art gallery, one that could remind you of Australia for a special two-hour event in the honour of Radhika, a 51 year old woman with Down’s syndrome.

Currently a resident at Project Arunima, Dehradun, a program for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, ARUNIMA is a Skilling center that is focused on independence, dignity, and respect to all people.

Radhika an extremely talented artist took inspiration for her art work from her time living in Australia. Her work is inspired by Australian Aboriginal art styles which she beautifully translates onto canvas. Her pieces at the exhibit have been donated by her family to the NGO to sell and raise awareness.

A glimpse of Radhika’s art work

Along with Radhika, art work of Sanjay Tiwari and Shikha Pandey will also be on sale and display at the Café from 5:00-7:00 hrs, Saturday evening.

Since 2011, the NGO has served adults with Autism and Developmental disabilities from various socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities with the simple goal of striving to create a world better and more acceptable.

As Meghna from Arunima puts it, “We like to separate ourselves from the labels and not focus so much on disability as we do on ability. Our program works to find the interests of our service users, or friends as we call them, and help them work towards hopefully one day working a regular job in an integrated environment.”

Equipped with trained in-house staff from various backgrounds, including Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, and NGO specific administration, ARUNIMA is doing its best to make a difference.

So get out there and witness how ‘Different’ doesn’t mean ‘Less.’ And lend your whole-hearted support for the noble cause as you learn to look beyond and understand how a person is so much more than his/her disability.

Breast Cancer awareness Programme held at Himalayan Hospital

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Dateline Dehradun: A Breast Cancer Awareness Programme was organized by Dept. of Nursing Quality and CNE team in collaboration with the Palliative and Supportive Care Department of Cancer Research Institute, Himalayan Hospital SRHU at Saraswati Vidhya Mandir, Aawas Vikas, Rishikesh.

The programme was coordinated by Mridula Sunderiyal with the Nursing Quality team. A health talk was delivered by Jaibunnisha Deputy Nursing superintendent, Dr. Sheeja and Dr. Pooja Senior Resident Oncology Department.

During the awareness Programme some activities were organized such as skit on Breast Cancer Awareness and self-examination by palliative care nurses Sukhwinder Kaur, Swati Solanki, Shivani Bhatti, Tanuja and Sunita Kumar Asst. Nursing Superintendent.

Pamphlets and pink ribbons were distributed symbolising Breast Cancer Awareness by Yogyata Kandwal and Rakhi Sharma, in-charge Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ward.

Patients benefit from free health camp organised by Himalayan Hospital

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Dateline: A free health camp was organized in Dudharakhal, Pauri Garhwal, by the Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant. A total of 115 patients benefited from this camp. Patients received free check-ups and medications.

The free health camp was organized by the Community Medicine Department of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), in collaboration with Himalayan Sanjeevani Clinic and Gauri Himalayan School of Science and Technology, located in Pauri Garhwal.

Patients began arriving at the camp early in the morning. Dr. Neha Sharma from the Community Medicine Department conducted health check-ups for women and also provided information about the importance of hygiene. She distributed sanitary napkins to women.

Dr. Harsh Priyadarshi from the Orthopaedics department educated patients about knee and shoulder exercises. Dr. Shitabh Sharma explained diseases related to the eyes and their prevention. Dr. Mohit Dhaundiyal provided health advice to patients suffering from various health issues. The Gram Pradhan, Vipin Dhasmana, praised the organization for providing the free camp. Patients in the hilly region benefit significantly from having preliminary examinations and treatment available locally, as they would otherwise have to travel to the city.

Approximately 115 patients benefited from the free health camp, including 90 women and 25 men. Besides free health check-ups, patients also received free medicines. The arrangements for bringing and dropping off the patients were also provided free of cost.

In the management of the free health camp, Medical Social Worker Aradhana, Pharmacist Shailesh Bhatt, Nursing staff Shivangi Chauhan, Dr. Manya Sarwal, Dr. Neha, and MSc Epidemiology students Adarsh Jakhmola and Rahul Negi, among others, provided support.

Cake mixing ushers in good tidings

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Traditional cake mixing

Dateline Mussoorie: The Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, The Savoy, Mussoorie brought in the spirit of Christmas with its annual cake mixing ceremony, a symbol of ushering in good tidings and happiness all around.

In its sprawling Central Lawn, keeping in tune with the Christmas theme of green, red and gold, the hotel picked the ideal spot on an early autumn evening to hold its customary ceremony. The annual cake-mixing has over the years, become an inseparable part of Savoy’s  Christmas celebrations.

Savoy Cake mixing

Keeping the timeless tradition alive, the hotel staff, guests along with special invitees from town armed with their gloves and ladles collected around a large tub to mix the perfect blend of dry fruits, liqueurs, candies and spices all laid out on a table to work a scrumptious traditional cake batter.

The ceremony began under the watchful eyes of Head Chef Rajeev Badola who guided the guests every step of the way, “We have used close to 50 kgs of fruits, black currant, apricot, ginger peels, prunes, figs, resins, dates, tutti-frutti, spices, mace, soaked in choicest of spirits such as wine, rum and brandy and stirred. 2023 is Year of the Millet, so we shall also try to use millet in this traditional blend closer to when we bake.

After being soaked for weeks, this perfect blended fruity mixture will then be baked into traditional festive indulgences which in turn sets the tone for the onset of Christmas in the hill-station.

The ceremony was followed by High Tea with an array of tea and delectable finger food to choose from. The magical evening came to an end with the magnificent winterline sprawling across the horizon and the aroma of the freshly mixed cake batter lingering in the air.

Himalayan hospital successfully conducts endovascular repair of aorta

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The patient with his team of doctors post operation

Dateline Dehradun: Ramesh Sharma, resident of Udham Singh Nagar, who had undergone angioplasty for heart treatment at Himalyan Hospital a year back, was brought to the hospital’s Cardiology OPD earlier this month. Dr Chandra Mohan Belwal attended to his complain of abdominal pain and lower limb pains. Detailed evaluation and investigation revealed that his aorta, which is the largest artery of the body had ballooned in its lower part and was leaking blood into the abdomen, hampering normal blood flow to the lower limbs. CT also showed that his arteries to lower limbs were critically narrowed.

This disease is called Abdominal aortic aneurysm with contained rupture with severe POVD. This type of disease can be treated only by open surgery but considering the risk involved, the patient was given the option of Endovascular Repair of Aorta (EVAR) by Dr Belwal in which arteries in lower abdomen and upper part of thighs are opened using stent graft system. It’s a complex surgery. After discussing the complications with the patient and family members the patient was finally taken up for EVAR . The surgery was 6 hours long and was eventually successful only because of multispeciality approach and support system that provided best of care.

The teams from the Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery and Anaesthesia contributed significantly to the success of the surgery. Dr Chandra Mohan Belwal, Dr Anurag Rawat, Dr Kunal Gururani from Cardiology , Dr Bhawna Singh, CTVS surgeon and Dr Kriti from anaesthesia made this mammoth task a success.

Dr Belwal in his brief post surgery mentioned that this type of surgery gives patients immediate relief from life threatening complications like rupture of aneurysm and restores normal blood flow to lower limbs. He also stated that this specific surgery was conducted at Himalayan Hospital for the first time, with the result that it can now help lots of similarly afflicted patients with similar confidence.

Swami Rama Himalayan University abuzz with sounds and colours of Dandiya Dhamaal

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Dateline Dehradun: Students from various colleges of the University enthusiastically danced Dandiya and Garba during the celebration.

On Saturday, the Garba program at SRHU’s Himalayan School of Biosciences and Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp.

Students presented attractive dances with enthusiasm and excitement to the tune of electrifying music during the Garba Raas. They danced to Hindi, Garhwali, Gujarati, and Punjabi songs, with some students even dressed in traditional Gujarati Garba attires.

Spiritedly students danced Dandiya Raas for hours on end. Faculty members, including the college principals, were present during this event that encapsulated India’s kaleidoscopic traditional heritage.

Great things can be achieved when hearts come together

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Poster

Dateline Dehradun: Star performer Shekinah Mukhiya and her team put together a musical evening at the Founder’s Day celebrations of The Doon School, Dehradun. The fact that made this performance stand out amongst others was the fact that it aimed to provide financial support to the Bich Pawak Primary School, in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal.

The musical performance was much appreciated as the team received support from all quarters for their “Gift A Future” Fundraising Campaign. The campaign though modest in its monetary achievements, stood as a testament to the power of unity and empathy, transcending geographical boundaries.

Shekinah Mukhiya, along with her dedicated team, extended their gratitude to the Headmaster and The Doon School community for the opportunity to make sure that the noble initiative was a success.

“We are truly thankful to The Doon School for providing us with this platform to make a difference,“Shekinah expressed, “and we hope that this is just the beginning of a lasting partnership. The future holds infinite possibilities, and together, we can help secure a brighter future for the children of Bich Pawak Primary School. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for this opportunity, and we are excited to see how far our collective efforts can take us.

The “Gift A Future” campaign, is a humble beginning that bears testament to the power of compassion, community, and collective action. In a world that is often divided by borders, the initiative serves as a shining example of how a shared commitment and vision towards education for all can transcend boundaries and make a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate.

As Shekinah Mukhiya and the team moves forward with their mission, they carry with them the enduring support and goodwill of The Doon School, ensuring that the flame of hope continues to burn brightly for the children of Bich Pawak Primary School in Kalimpong.

In a world that often seems increasingly distant, this act of kindness serves as a reminder that when hearts come together, great things can be achieved.

SRHU raises awareness about substance abuse amongst students

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Dateline Dehradun: The admission team of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jollygrant, is raising awareness about the harms of addictive substances in collaboration with the Community Medicine Department of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS). They are providing information to students on a regular basis.

On 13th October they visited Kendriya Vidyalaya BHEL, Haridwar, and spoke about the adverse effects of consuming addictive substances. SRHU’s admission team is conducting awareness campaigns for students in the region and nearby schools and taking on social responsibility proactively. In this effort, a seminar on awareness was organized at Central University BHEL, Haridwar, where a large number of students participated.

Dr. Ashok Shrivastav and Dr. Chirag, the heads of the Community Medicine Department at HIMS, provided students with detailed information about the consumption of addictive substances and their negative effects. It is reported that 13% of individuals worldwide who use addictive substances suffer from substance-related disorders. Furthermore, in one of the sessions, Shivani from the admission cell also conducted career counseling for the students.

Students VoW the audience at its Children Vertical

By: Shivang Yadav

The Valley of Words/Shabdavali International Literature and Arts Festival, within the domain of its Children’s Literature program dedicated a one day event to its five shortlisted authors, 2023 under the Children Literature Category hosted by Himjyoti School institutional partner for the vertical.

Nine esteemed schools from Dehradun: Brooklyn School, Doon International School, Himjyoti School, Greenwood Hills, Mondrian House, Mount Fort Academy, The Oasis School, SummerHills International School, and Tons Bridge School actively engaged in the one day event.

The proceedings commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the esteemed Chief Guest for the event, Mr. Bharat Jyoti, Director IGNFA, Dr. Sanjeev Chopra, Festival Director, Ms Rashmi Chopra Chairperson VoW, Curator Ms. Jyoti Dhawan & Ruma Malhotra, Principal of Himjyoti school.

Creative book reading sessions included reading, reciting, puppeteering and enactments with props that brought to life VoW shortlisted books: “The Girl Who Climbed Mountains” by Lavanya Karthik, “Jhupli’s Honey Box” by Achintyarup Ray, “Hum Jungle Ke Jagar Magar” by Raj Shekhar, “Where Is Molly?-I must smell everything by Natasha Sharma and “The Monster Who Couldn’t Climb a Tree” by Tanya Majumdar.

Alongside an array of activities designed around the shortlisted books such as Book Review, Crossword and Book reading/enactment. The students showcased remarkable performances that captivated the attendees including parents, grandparents, principals and teachers. There were one-on-one sessions with the three authors moderated and curated by students of Himjyoti School.

Thanking the young students, VoW authors, the host Himjyoti School and curator of the event Jyoti Dhawan, Dr Sanjeev Chopra, Festival Director said, “Thank you for an absolutely wonderful interaction and free exchange of ideas. It’s not just very important for the children but everybody present here today. We take something new with us every time we have one such event”.

Mr. Rakesh Oberoi, briefly addressed the audience and spoke about how Himjyoti School came into existence and how it was a dream for his close friend and the former Governor of Uttarakhand, Mr. Sudarshan Agarwal. “It is very difficult to describe him but he had a lot of love, a lot of passion and compassion for everybody. He could not see anyone in trouble”, he said while talking about the former governor.

Shri. Shiv Kumar Aggarwal also congratulated Himjyoti School and the Vow team for organising such a special event for the young minds.

With each passing year, the VoW Children Vertical has seen a growing number of schools and students coming forward to participate in the event which is curated keeping young students in mind with the aim to nurture fun and excitement of learning through storytelling.

In its third year running, VoW|Shabdavali thanks its institutional partner Himjyoti School and its staff, the participating schools and its teachers, young tweens for joining VoW|Shabdavali in its vision of aspiring and inspiring young minds to the enchantment of written words and the boundless creativity that springs from the pages of literature.

And the winners under the performances based on the shortlisted books are:

The Girl who Climbed Mountains
– Doon International School

where is Molly ? I must smell everything
– Mondrian High School

Hum Jungle ke jagar magar
– Mount Fort Academy

The Monster who could not climb the Tree
– Tons Bridge School

Jhupli’s Honey Box
– Mount Fort Academy