AASIFE BIRIYANI’S ‘THE GREAT BIRIYANI CHALLENGE’ (2016)

DHINAKAR ANNOUNCED WINNER AT AASIFE BIRIYANI’S

                                       ‘THE GREAT BIRIYANI CHALLENGE’

                         ̴ Wipes off 2kgs of Chicken Biriyani in 20 minutes flat   ̴

The grand opening of Aasife Biriyani’s Palavakkam outlet (tenth outlet in Chennai) turned out to be quite a ‘Biryani lovers’ affair today with ‘The Great Biryani Challenge’, a biryani eating competition open to one and all.

10,000 Chicken biriyani enthusiasts above 18 years of age from across the length and breadth of the city and even the outskirts had enrolled themselves for the contest. 30 lucky participants were shortlisted from among the registrations who fought it out for the winner, runner-up and the second runner-up prizes. At today’s Grand Finale, participants were given 20 minutes to eat as much biryani as they could without spilling.

Dhinakar emerged first having consumed 2kgs of chicken biriyani in the stipulated time of 20 minutes. He was awarded with Rs. 10,000/- worth cash voucher and Rs 15,000 worth Aasife Biriyani voucher. Mohammed Sikander and ECR Suresh finished at second and third positions, having consumed 1.75 kg and 1.60 kg in 20 minutes, they were awarded with cash vouchers worth Rs. 15,000/- (Rs 5000 cash + Rs 10,000 Aasife Biriyani voucher) and Rs. 10,000/-(Rs 3000 cash + Rs 7000 Aasife Biriyani voucher) respectively.

The prizes were given away by Mr. C. Y. Aasife Ahmed, Managing Director, Aasife Biryani Pvt. Ltd.

The newly opened Aasife Biryani outlet is located at No 112, ECR Road, Palavakkam, Chennai. The outlet has 120 covers and staff strength of 45.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Aasife Ahmed said, “We are happy to be launching our 10^th outlet in Chennai and hosting ‘The Great Biriyani Challenge’ once again after the successful first edition of the challenge. We are overwhelmed with the number of registrations we received for the contest and would want this love for biriyani of people to only grow with time. With a successful track record over the past 15 years, Aasife Biryani is well placed to leverage its expertise to more restaurants in order to cater to the ever-growing love and demand for biryani.”

At every Aasife Biryani outlet (including Palavakkam), authentic food is presented in a contemporary ambience. The unique concept is based on intensive consumer research that indicates that the new age Indian consumer is particular about authentic taste, quality, hygiene and convenience. The menu has traditional delicacies from regions across the country.. While the ‘Aasife style Biryani’ (Veg, Egg, Chicken & Mutton) remains the flagship dish and a favourite among patrons, every other dish is unique in its preparation and presentation. Starters, kababs, grills, gravies and tandoori items are other popular, mouth-watering and thus fast-moving eats from the Aasife Biryani stable. 

11th graduation day of Saveetha Engineering College

11th graduation day of Saveetha Engineering College

11th graduation day of Saveetha Engineering College was held on 26th March 2016 at M.M Convention Centre, Saveetha University Campus, Poonamallee High Road , Chennai. 667 graduand’s received their degree certificates. The vice chairman of UGC Prof.Dr.H.Devaraj was the chief guest and Mr.S.Sankara Narayanan- Director of IBM was the guest of honour.

Dr.N.M.Veeraiyan, Founder President and Chancellor of Saveetha University presided over the function, and in his presidential address he insisted the students to be grateful to their parents, teachers, institution and country. He called upon the graduands to dream big and achieve big.

Earlier, Dr. E.N.Ganesh, Principal, Saveetha Engineering College delivered the welcome address and presented the annual report highlighting the various achievement’s of the college in academics, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Dr.H. Devaraj, the chief guest has highlighted that the youth power of India has great opportunity awaiting them which is to be grabbed. He has called upon the students to break the mental block in them, so that they can think and consider higher target and goals. Dr.H.Devaraj has also indicated the urgent need for research and development and also the need for closer university industry interaction. Further, Dr.H.Devaraj has said only engineering professionals can find solutions to the challenges faced in India such as power shortage, flooding, water shortage, environmental pollution, etc.

The guest of honour Mr.Sankara Narayanan, Director–IBM,India has pointed out the pace of technology changes and called upon the engineering and management professionals to adapt the change so that they will survive and achieve better solution for today’s challenges.

The graduate’s have taken up a pledge on graduation day and the ceremony concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Prof.A.Gandhi.

SIMS Hospital completes first successful hybrid surgeryin India for complex aortic aneurysm

SIMS Hospital completes first Successful
Hybrid Surgeryin India for complex aortic aneurysm

Cardiac surgeons and Cardiologists together performed successful hybrid surgery for a patient from Mumbai

A 47 year old patient who hails from Maharashtra had developed a life threatening condition called dissecting aneurysm of aorta 4 ½ years ago. The largest blood vessel, aorta had burst resulting in reduction of blood supply to the rest of his body. He underwent an emergency surgery at Mumbai where only the torn area of aorta was replaced and was advised that he may need another major surgery later.

After 4 ½ years he developed severe back pain for which he underwent tests in Mumbai and was advised a complex surgery. He enquired at various hospitals in Mumbai and was directed to SIMS hospitals, Vadapalani. At Mumbai, the hospitals declined to perform the surgery as it was considered too risky and they had no prior experience of performing similar surgeries. Moreover such a procedure has not been done in India to refer from.

At SIMS, the Institute for Cardiac and Advanced Aortic disorder (ICAAD) have a dedicated team that’s has one of the maximum experience in the country in dealing with such complex diseasesofthe aorta.

The patient was assessed by the Aortic team headed by Dr. V.V. Bashi, Director – ICAAD, Dr. A.B. Gopalamurugan, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Aju Jacob, Senior Cardiac anesthetist. The team spent hours meticulously going through the CT scan images and arrived at a plan to try and get the best outcome for the patient.

In Western countries a readymade graft called frozen elephant trunk graft is used for doing this procedure, which is quite expensive. Moreover in India, this graft is not yet available. However to overcome the difficulty, the team at SIMSundertook the surgery with a modified technique and with an available graft here. They managed to achieve the same result and it was also more cost effective.

Normally a second operation in the same affected area is very challenging and risky. In this operation they decided to adopt a hybrid technique which involves replacing the ascending and arch of aorta with a graft surgically and replacing the descending aorta through an endovascular approach in the same sitting. After opening the chest, the patient was connected to a heart lung machine through two holes in the groin. The patient’s body temperature was then cooled to 15^oC. The blood circulation was stopped for one hour. Then the complex surgical replacement of the graft was undertaken by Dr. Bashi, and the Endograft was completed at the same time by Dr. Gopalamurugan. This operation had to be done in a high-tech operation theatre that has high quality x-ray equipment available. This facility isavailable at SIMS without which one may not be able to undertake this complex hybrid procedure.

Once the procedure was successfully completed, the patient’s body temperature was brought to 37^oC and patient was disconnected from heart lung machine. He had an uneventful recovery and will be getting discharged in a couple of days.

Thanking the medical team at SIMS Mr.Prashant, Said “I would like to thank the entire team at SIMS Hospital Vadapalani Chennai for putting me back on my feet and giving me a new lease of life. I am happy I selected SIMS Hospital for my medical support

The team included Dr. V. V. Bashi, Dr. A. B. Gopalamurugan, Dr. Aju Jacob. Beside these, highly experienced technicians, perfusionists and nurses were involved. The whole operation took about 8 hours. This is the first time in India a hybrid technique was used in a reoperation which included replacement of ascending aorta, Aortic arch, and descending aorta in the same sitting. 

An Unique Campaign by Osian Chlorophyll on growing trees and to educate Children to plant saplings

“Grow Your Own Oxygen” is a  Campaign that is planned on saving trees and train small children at their young age to plant saplings and gain importance of growing trees, reinstate at Osian Chlorophyll.

Osian Chlorophyll, one of the finest green residential projects, located in bustling hub of Chennai – Porur, is leading the way for green sustainability in the city. Being synonymous to ‘Environmental Issue’, the developer has been attempting to restore the idea of sapling plant during the initial stage of childhood .

To create awareness across the society, school children and corporates  and to grow trees , osian Chlorophyll has taken this initiative and educate small children  for their better future. As part of the campaign volunteers  being dressed up as a tree giving out seed packets to people in all the traffic junctions in Porur locality .

Carrying the momentum forward, the corporate is planning for a series of environmental friendly activities as a sequel to the World Water Day . Considering the issues and ethics that surround rampant deforestation, Osian Chlorophyll will be adopting endangered trees that are on the verge of extinction. By this way of joining hands with the public, Osian Chlorophyll not just intends to spread the green message but also acts as a catalyst to create a sustainable eco-friendly living space.

While reinforcing Osian Chlorophyll as an organic product of nature, Mr. Hitesh P Kawad, MD, Osian Chlorophyll, said, “Green initiatives are fruitful only when it’s a continuous process and we are here to provide it to the community we live in. With concrete jungles expanding on the urban landscape, people living in the metros are certainly missing out on the special encounters with nature, and this scenario gives us the much needed impetus to bring back nature to the society and engage in a richer dialogue with the environment as we involve the community at large. At Osian Chlorophyll, we believe that green sustainability is the only way to protect and nurture our future.” 

While believing that such ideas of green living should first be practised among its own employees and customers, Osian Chlorophyll conducts various interactive workshops on horticulture at their project site by inviting specialists to share their insights on creating private green patches incorporating native herbs and shrubs.

In the days to come, Osian chlorophyll will be taking complete ownership of ecological conservation by conceptualizing many such unique initiatives that would focus not only on horticulture but also waste processing, rain-water harvesting, water conservation and energy management while continuing to grow with the green initiatives, thereby setting a revolutionary trend in the Indian real estate.

 About Osian Chlorophyll: ‘Osian Chlorophyll’, is built on 9.44 acres of land, and comprises a cluster of 969 apartments ranging from 1 BHK to 3445sqft Duplex/Penthouse units, that is contained in ten towers of air-conditioned apartments to cater to a wide range of home buyers. One of the unique aspects of the project is the 650m long infinity jogging track on the terrace connecting all the towers. An Olympic length swimming pool, the largest rooftop garden in Chennai, 18 clubhouses and coffee houses etc. are other outstanding common amenities.

Dr Mehta's Children's Hospital to mark the World Kidney Day

 Dr Mehta's Children's Hospital to mark the World Kidney Day

More than 500 children today took part in a walkathon organised by the city-based Dr Mehta's Children's Hospital to mark the World Kidney Day. The event was organised at the Marina Beach near the Gandhi statue where the enthusiastic children participated in the 500 m walk to create awareness on kidney-related ailments and early medical interventions to prevent it. Popular Tamil Film actress Sneha and her actor-Husband Prasanna flagged off the event, in which 200 adults also participated. After the walkathon from Gandhi statue to Light House and back, participation certificates were given to all the children by Hospital Chairman Mr Dilip Mehta and CEO Mr Sameer Mehta. The children, including boys and girls studying 4th and 5th standard, were drawn from various schools in the city and they carried placards and banners with a message to donate kidney and for early detection of kidney-related ailments, especially among the young ones, which were on the rise. Hospital doctors said there was a need for all-round intensive awareness program on lifestyle and health aspects to prevent kidney diseases among children. The theme for his year's World Kidney day is ''Kidney Disease and Children - Act Early to prevent it.'' The walkathon was aimed at creating awareness among parents, policy makers and general Public about early detection and a healthy life style in children and risk of kidney damage that originates in childhood

Saveetha Engineering College 15th College day Sports day & Annual Cultural festival in Chennai

Saveetha Engineering College 15th College day Sports day & Annual Cultural festival in Chennai

15^th college day and sports day have been celebrated at Saveetha Engineering College on 05^th March 2016 in grand manner. The Sports Day was inaugurated by Ms.Prathibha Suryasekar Captain, Indian Basket Ball Team in the sprawling ground and the winners of 30 sports and game events have been given prizes and certificates. The chief guest has highlighted the importance of physical educations to make academic education more effective and meaningful.

The College Day was inaugurated by Mr.R.Vijayan General Manager ,CADeploy Engineering private Limited Hyderabad in the presence of Dr.N.M.Veeraiyan Founder President and Chancellor of Saveetha University, Dr.S.Rajesh, Director -Saveetha Engineering College and Principal Dr.E.N.Ganesh . Mr.R.Vijayan has called upon the students to enjoy the present in a productive way as the moment lost will never come back. He also emphasized on interdisciplinary learning, respect and concern for the parents. He has indicated that friends and compliment may make you happy but enemies and criticism will make you win. So he insisted to accept the criticism in a right spirit.

On this occasion first three rank holders of every discipline has been given cash awards and certificates. Faculty members who produced 100 percent results also got certificate of appreciation and cash prizes. Five students from economically poor background but academically performing good has been given scholarship by Saveetha Engineering College Alumni Association. 24 University rank holders in 2014-15 Anna University examination have been   given certificates and prizes. Earlier Dr.R.Senthil Kumar, HOD of EEE Department has delivered the welcome address followed by annual report presented by Principal Dr.E.N.Ganesh. The function came to an end with the vote of thanks given Dr.A.Gandhi, Head - Training and Placement Department.