Two years ago, India was at the international epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the second wave struck, the demand for medical oxygen skyrocketed to nearly double pre-pandemic levels. Gruesome incidents unfolded as people struggled to access this life-saving commodity.

The sudden surge in demand was compounded by the scale of the counterfeit industry, and the intrusion of low-quality Chinese concentrators, causing more harm than good for patients. It was then that the country not just realised the vitality of quality parameters that quantify its quality metrics. 

While oxygen concentrators are not specific to Covid-19 and extend their importance in other lung conditions where a patient requires supplemental oxygen, the pandemic raised some questions worth addressing: Which oxygen concentrators to trust considering the patient’s supplemental oxygen needs? Is an expensive oxygen concentrator always the right choice for a patient’s stationary or mobile use? Equally important, what quality metrics and features define the oxygen concentrator’s suitability?

Following this trail, Oxygen Times, the unbiased online stockpile of oxygen concentrator information, has combed top 5 oxygen concentrators based on price, features, international approval and ease of use. 

• Oxymed Mini:

Beginning with the affordable at INR 41,999, and the most compact Oxymed Mini 5LPM, it boasts the largest dealer network in India. The concentrator sticks to its claim of delivering oxygen purity of more than 90% at a flow rate of 0.5-5 LPM, which can be checked in real-time by the inbuilt oxygen purity analyzer. With sound level of 45 dB, operating altitude of 7000 ft, CE certification and a 3-year warranty period, the concentrator stands true to its price.

• Philips Respironics Everflo:

Another well-known brand that stood the tide of time is Philips Respironics Everflo available in price range of INR 54,000 delivering oxygen purity of 93% +/- 3% at a flow rate of 0.5-5 LPM. 

With sound level of 40dBA, operating altitude of 7500 ft, and oxygen purity indicator as a safety feature lightning up if the machine reaches below 82% oxygen purity, it keeps with its brand value. This lightweight concentrator has an extensive dealer market in India, CE and FDA certification and comes with a 3-year warranty. 

• Oxymed 10: 

Talking in the 10LPM range, Oxymed 10 litres is a deal breaker with its budget-friendly price range of 64,990 to 71,489, with oxygen purity of 90-96% at flow rate of 1-10LPM. This high-flow stationary concentrator is CE certified and features oxygen purity indicator as the safety feature alongside alarms as malfunction indicators. Its warranty of 2 years adds another trust feather to its already comprehensive dealer network in India. 

• Airsep Newlife Intensity 10: 

Another high-flow concentrator on the top 5 list is Airsep Newlife Intensity 10, which sets itself apart with its excellent quality compressor giving you the highest operating altitude of 10,000 ft.

This device delivers oxygen purity of above 90% (+/- 3%) across flow rate of 2-10 LPM. Besides US FDA and CE certification, its warranty period is 2 years. However, its cost of 174,899 can be a bit for some patients in search of budget concentrators.

• Nidek Nuvo Lite: 

It is another top 5 worthy lightweight home oxygen concentrator with a wide dealer network and is both FDA and CE certified. Besides its high oxygen purity of 90% (+6.5/ -3%) at flow rates of 0.125-5 LPM, it is energy-efficient, comes with an oxygen purity indicator as a safety feature, and is a quiet device with a 3-year manufacturer warranty. And all this at a budget-friendly price range of 53,999. 

It is widely agreed by patients battling lung disorders that buying an oxygen concentrator for their supplemental oxygen needs is no cakewalk. In fact, there will always be confusion between two devices either on price or features terms. So, make sure you read all the specifications thoroughly before investing your money.

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Recently, Ravi Ranjan, a renowned entrepreneur & startup expert, Curator and Business advisor of Shark Tank India, 2 Times TedX and Public Speaker, was felicitated at the BrandEdge, a flagship event of the PRSI (Public Relations Society of India).

Ravi Ranjan was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Entrepreneurship Evangelist’ by the US Consulate Kolkata Counsel General Ms. Melinda Pavek along with Sanjoy K. Roy (Organiser of Jaipur Literature Festival) and other dignitaries. The award ceremony witnessed the presence of several distinguished guests who graced the event with their august presence. The event was held on August 17, 2022, at the posh ITC Sonar Bangla hotel, situated in Kolkata. Ravi Ranjan who is also the representative of Venture Catalysts Group and India lead for Seed Group- The private office of a member of the Royal family of Dubai was awarded the title for his immense contribution to the development and upliftment of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.

BrandEdge, which is often referred to as Eastern India’s Biggest Conference, envisions bringing together top-level executives from ingenious brands across a plethora of verticals, PR & niche advertising agencies, and prominent media houses to highlight the much-needed strategies for the growth and expansion of a modern brand. This conference that was organised at a grand level provides a distinct opportunity to understand and learn how brands are created and how they might cease to exist, how brands can scale up their operations, and why the role of marketers is to incorporate all the emerging trends and challenges.

An elated Ravi Ranjan, after being honoured with the title, stated, “An Entrepreneurship Evangelist is a very strong word, an Evangelist is someone who dedicates their life for a cause, I believe that entrepreneurship is the only way to solve world problems and bring change in every segment and sector. This award is a testament to my small contribution towards the growth of the India startup Ecosystem and I would like to extend my warm regards to PRSI and US Consulate General Kolkata to grace me with this phenomenal felicitation.”

The summit also witnessed the launch of Piyush Pandey’s new book – ‘Open House’ alongside an interactive session between Mr. Harish Bhat, Brand Custodian, Tata Sons, Author & Marketer, and Mr. Piyush Pandey, Chairman of Global Creative & Executive Chairman, India, Ogilvy, in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Roy, Founder of Jaipur Literature Festival, MD Teamwork Arts.

Mr. Soumyajit Mahapatra, Chairman of the Public Relations Society of India, highlighted the benefits of this conference, saying that it was the country’s first strategic fund-raising event, which has indeed impacted the entrepreneurial ecosystem, where numerous startups have entered and got the opportunity to interact with experts and industry leaders and juries. Undoubtedly, startups have received a plethora of benefits from this summit, giving Kolkata a new flavour in the conference circuit. The summit also witnessed the interaction between venture capitalists with 25 start-ups where 8 start-ups were selected for funding to the tune of Rs 25 crores.

About PRSI

PRSI (Public Relations Society of India) is the country’s first and one of the most influential national bodies of PR Professionals dedicated to consistently raising the standards in the industry. The Kolkata Chapter is one of the major constituents of its flagship body.

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“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school,” said Albert Einstein. This, without a doubt, holds true. School, in an individual’s life, plays a vital role in shaping the person they would turn out to be in the future. This is the reason why every parent has a desire to educate their child in the best school and to ensure the same, they are ready to travel to any extent. However, in that pursuit, it is also crucial to choose a suitable school as it determines the course of their future. In short, selecting an appropriate school that identifies a child’s potential, nurtures their skills and prepares them for the future is the key factor behind a successful individual. A school that has a comprehensive curriculum and the latest technology to provide education is merely not enough, it should also provide the much-needed space for the growth of the child along with providing a positive learning environment with supportive teachers who help cultivate the best values in your child.

ENGIS (Elite New Generation International School) in Mathura is one such school that believes in providing a safe & sound environment to its students with an aim to provide them the opportunity to grow and learn new skills and things. Ritesh Airan, the Director of ENGIS, leaves no stones unturned to provide students with everything that will provide them the upper hand among their friends. ENGIS, which is a CBSE-based school, has all the top-notch teaching methodologies to help students gain knowledge beyond books. Addressing every concern of parents regarding selecting a school, ENGIS provides everything be it advanced infrastructure, AC classrooms, affordable transportation facilities, well-equipped labs, smart classrooms, playgrounds for a plethora of sports and even activity areas.

A teacher, without a doubt, is someone who ensures that students are not just taught the subjects in a manner that they find easy to learn and understand but also inculcate moral values into them. The teaching faculty at ENGIS (Elite New Generation International School) are experienced and have worked extensively in the education sector. Ritesh Airan, the director of ENGIS, says, “We, at ENGIS, believe in keeping the academic performance of the student along with focusing on extracurricular activities for ensuring a complete overall development of our students. From personality development to sports, we strive to create an atmosphere that will give a major boost to our students across every aspect of their life. Through activities like debates, sports, art & craft, and seminars, we aim to find and polish the interest area of students.”

Ritesh Airan is a next-generation entrepreneur who envisions bringing a change in society. He inherited the business from his family legacy however, unlike other entrepreneurs, who are solely driven by the outcomes of their investment and strategies, Ritesh, understanding his moral and social responsibilities, also works towards uplifting the marginalised and weaker sections of society. For the same, he is also an active member of a plethora of civil societies in Mathura and nearby regions. The virtuoso also takes initiative in a lot of programs that happen with the motive of bringing a change and he is also associated with a lot of NGOs. With that, he also likes to inspire people and motivate them as he trusts that everyone has potential. 

Being a firm believer in bringing innovation, Ritesh Airan is working constantly towards bringing and incorporating new technological trends at ENGIS and aims to open several new branches in numerous cities across India.

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For a long time, the youth have been caught up in the craze that the Punjabi pop music business has created. We learn that every party host has Punjabi pop music on their playlist. Where else can you find the thrill and intensity that we see in Punjabi Pop Music?

A.Shawn, a hidden name in the industry, is taking the place and prepared to combat other Punjabi Pop Artists. British Punjabi singer and producer Shawn Arora is better known by his stage name, A.Shawn. He is the owner and CEO of the London-based production company, music studio, and label Big Clock Records.

Live in London, United Kingdom, after being born and raised in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He has been incredibly passionate about music since he was a little child, and his love grew over his time in school.

In 2016, he published his debut album, “GIRL AWAY.” Later, in 2017, he released Mustang Yaar Di Kaali and Mahiya. On music streaming services, this was a big smash. But in 2021, he returned alongside Kangana, Almond Shades, and Punjabi Pablo. The following release in 2022, “No Flex Zone,” debuted in Australia’s Top 3 and India’s Top 31 on the iTunes Chart. A project for 2022, including Billboard, Fatherhood, Black Cadillac, Gang Related, and many more, will soon be announced via his social media. Each song by A.Shawn has its quality.

The primary factors behind A.Shawn’s songs’ enormous success is their music, beats, and creativity. Even when listeners either partially or understand the lyrics, these elements make people want to dance to his music. The entire song is excellent for grooving to.

Big Clock Music presents Billboard, the new single from A.Shawn that was just released on August 13th, 2022, is already trending on Top #1 in Pop Charts on iTunes in India and Top #10 in UK , paying homage to Sidhu MooseWala by showing how his songs were trending on “BILLBOARD”. Along with some upbeat Punjabi lyrics and composition, the hard-hitting beat has an underground Drill music vibe. Which is relevant to all Punjabi communities that are present in the New Generation era’s global population.

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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ashawnofficial

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AShawn

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In today’s fast pacing world where everyone is in a rat race to succeed, health and wellness generally take a backseat. While some learn to strike a balance between the two, others don’t pay attention to their bodies unless the stress takes over. This is essentially true for women of this generation as their area of wellness has been affected by various multi-dimensional aspects.

From physical and emotional to mental and financial, a lady goes through tumultuous changes that affect her overall health. In fact, with the changing lifestyle, many hormonal changes in gender have taken a turn for the worse. Therefore, there have been a lot of conversations taking rounds to stress women’s health and development for a better way of living. According to a report by Northwell Health conducted to put under review the wellness of women, it was brought to light that- over 80 percent of the female gender suffers from hormonal imbalance. 70 percent of them are tackling conditions like PCOS, early menopause, and many other irregularities without even realizing the severity of the situation. This is exactly where the idea of aiding women in understanding their wellness prerequisites come from. To make the women of today more aware, and thereby stronger to face the world. Sharing about the same Integrative Nutritionist & Holistic Wellness Coach, Karishma Shah has shared her opinions.

Over the course of due time, many holistic health coaches have taken it upon themselves to impart the knowledge of a healthy lifestyle. Fulfilling the integral motive of improving women’s health conditions, they not only educate them about their bodies but also suggest personalized changes that suit each individual’s dietary, mental, and physical goals. When it comes to hormonal irregularities, it becomes quintessential for a lady to know what she is dealing with, and hence a holistic health coach leads them on a path of fueling their bodies. In addition, it is important to understand that when a woman acknowledges the essence of being aware of her wellness, she is able to pass that learning on to the next generation. This, in turn, contributes to a chai of healthy and well-acclaimed individuals towards self-care.

While we are on the subject of women’s wellness, it should also be brought to note that a lot of times the female gender is rather apprehensive to even speak about their physical troubles. It stems from years of conditioning of talking about situations like menopause, PCOS, mental health, anxiety, and depression in hushed voices.  Therefore, it becomes imperative for women to be coached about safeguarding their well-being. It is only a holistic coach that can go into the depth of the mind and unleash the ideas of taking a breather every once in a while when a lady feels stressed and more importantly, not feel guilty about it.

Considering this as a successful health initiative in India also vouches for better fertility as well as infant mortality rate. Holistic coaches in their whole capacity, share the burden off the shoulders of medical professionals and strive to protect maternal health. It is after all only when a mother is healthy that the child will be too. On that account, one could associate the importance of holistic health coaching for women, to not only look after themselves better, but also enable a chain of healthy generations to come.  You can follow her on Instagram @karishmashahnutrition  or visit: https://karishmashahnutrition.com/

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Bunaai’s official ‘Pre-festive Collection 2022’ is the latest clothing collection to be launched by the Jaipur-based company. This ethnic wear line is being released in collaboration with the famous actress and beauty icon Ridhi Dogra. The collection is a perfect blend of modern designs with traditional prints.

Ridhi Dogra is an amazing actor who brings a personal touch to the shows she works in. A lesser-known fact about her- she is great at fashion. From stylish daily outfits to custom pieces for functions and parties, Ridhi has a huge taste for fashion. This sometimes takes a backseat due to her busy acting career. However, Bunaai has fully brought out the actor’s potential through ‘Pre-festive Collection 2022’. Ridhi with her elegant and beautiful charm has enriched the clothing line and enhanced the beauty of the designs.

The collection is a perfect choice for pre-festive celebrations and activities. Being both stylish and comfortable, it is the right choice for other festivities like weddings and family get-togethers. The modern designs combined with wonderful traditional prints and soft clothing materials are representatives of modern-day Indian clothing. Bunaai, founded by Pari Poonam Choudhary, continues to meet the expectations of its loyal followers with classic yet modern ethnic wear, which has a touch of the rich Desi heritage.

The wait for the ‘Pre-festive Collection 2022’ is almost over. The brand is ready to launch its latest designer wear clothing in collaboration with Ridhi Dogra. The collection will be available for purchase on the website (www.bunaai.com), with a great number of patterns and color combinations to choose from!

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Muskan is a Rohtak native born and raised in the city, and she has made a significant contribution to the field of Hindi movies. Muskan claims he intends to continue with his acting career for the rest of her life.

A small town girl is making it big in the industry of fame and hard work. Muskan’s new song, Bandook has just been released and it is making a noise in the industry. In the world of preference and nepotism, Muskan fights with her armor of talent and diligence. Rohtak has made big impression in the map of Bollywood thanks to Muskan.

She might accomplish her ambition of becoming a Bollywood star by performing as an actress and dancer, which would also bring fame to her family and the area where she was born. Films such as “Crazy for Dance” featured Muskan Saini in acting roles. Muskan has established a reputation as a go-to performer for several well-known Bollywood filmmakers because of her abilities in the acting and dance worlds.

The mental and physical rhythms and flows that are unique to each individual can only be perceived when the person is immersed in feelings of love and pleasure. Muskan believes that if you perform professionally as an actor or dancer and use expressive skills, you will always offer your very best to whatever it is you are doing. Even as a young child, Muskan had a clear idea of what she wanted her life to be like in the years to come. It will be a little shocking for people to consider the possibility that she won Miss India when she was just in LKG.

She took significant training in method acting and a range of dance styles, all of which she utilizes in the Bollywood film industry. Muskan has done all that was required of her to carve out her niche in such a massive industry. Looking closely at her professional path, you will be shocked by the information you discover about her.

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If you have a missing tooth, it can be hard to enjoy your everyday meal. You might know about the old solutions to missing teeth, such as getting dentures and bridges, but you aren’t totally satisfied by their several cons. If you’re suffering from the same, consider dental implants as the best method to restore your smile. The team at Lifeberries Health is here to make you aware of the advantages of Dental Implants.

An implant replaces missing tooth/teeth without the need to cut down the teeth on either side for crowns or to support the bridge. Dental implants are the most widely accepted restorative alternative for your missing tooth. Dr Surbhi Bhatia L at Lifeberries Health with her specialist team implants artificial dental roots made of titanium in the jaw bone for a natural feel as well as aesthetic satisfaction. Dental implants are relevant for those with just one missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. The most common benefit of dental implants is their natural look and comfort. Teeth come in all sorts of forms, sizes, and colours, and you want a solution that matches your natural teeth. At Lifeberries Health we can design dental implant crowns to flawlessly blend in with the rest of your teeth.

Dental implants really assist with your all-around self-esteem and furthermore act as your natural tooth/teeth would. They appear and feel like your natural teeth, can increase your confidence, are reliable, and effective and enable you to aid your overall oral health. They moreover promote supporting your oration, convenience, and your chewing capacities. Dental implants are fixed permanently so you do not have to remove them and you can brush, floss, eat, drink and sleep with your dental implants in, compared to alternatives such as dentures.

If you think a dental implant may be relevant for you, make sure to visit Lifeberries Health and discover if an implant is desired first. In some severely compromised health conditions, implants should be avoided. At Lifeberries we can assist you to determine if a dental implant is right for you. It’s a simple procedure which takes 15-30 minutes to complete the first phase and the second phase is done after 3-6 months. 

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“Fifty is the new twenty” this remark is accurate for the majority of seniors as they rekindle lost passions and goals in their second stage of life. Taking this into account, Golden Agers held a ceremony called “Ghumo Firo Mauj Karo” in honour of World Senior Citizens Day on the 21st of August. More than 50 older adults from Delhi and the NCR travelled in two luxurious buses on a two-night, three-day vacation to Jim Corbett organised by the brand. In addition, the GoldenAgers team honoured them by giving them a Momento on this special occasion. Incepted by Nidhi Mehra, who has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Golden Agers aims to provide memorable and comfortable travelling experiences to its numerous clients.

Its goal is to fulfil every older person’s lifelong dream of taking a pleasant trip. With their knowledge, senior citizen vacation package designers will create a memorable trip to the dream location so that one can discover it with other like-minded tourists and make new acquaintances. This one-of-a-kind travel website offers all the amenities required to make a trip back in time more secure and enjoyable. 

According to Golden Agers, travel is the best medicine, which aims to provide adventurous senior citizen group excursions and vacation packages. It is also a known fact that the people it is taking on these thrilling excursions have worked very hard all their lives, and now that they have retired from their work, it is time for them to enjoy and go on an adventure. Because many think that once a person turns fifty or beyond, they have officially entered their “golden years.” So it’s time to get relief by taking a tranquil tour with your life partner and channel solace.

When asked about what led to the inception of this unique brainchild, the founder of Golden Agers, Nidhi Mehra stated, “Senior citizens were basically at the bottom of the priority list of nearly every company under the sun, except a few like pharma and healthcare, in a commercial world obsessed with catering to millennials and Generation X. Traveling is the ideal escape for the elderly to renew themselves and ultimately live life the way they want to, despite their best efforts to avoid and refrain. They require vacations for various reasons, including improving their physical, mental, and emotional health. In light of your requirements and preferences, Golden Agers provides you with the greatest senior citizen travel services. Our primary goal is to alleviate the lives of senior persons; generating a profit is not our motivation. Explore new locations in India and abroad with Golden Agers Travel and Adventure Group. Travel with people your age to learn the world’s hidden historical truths. Make friends for life, tell them your stories, and learn from their experiences.”

Being a part of the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, Golden Agers has worked for top travel organisations, including the ITC group, and has so much personal travel experience to offer. Incorporating the intrinsic features such as elderly-friendly relaxed itineraries, tour captains for assistance, and like-minded same-age co-travelers make this portal one of a kind. Owing to the concept that age is in no way a factor that should be kept in consideration when it comes to travel. Golden Agers believes that travelling is one of the most fulfilling experiences and is preferable for one’s mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health.

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To offer ease and further the Government’s vision to make e-governance ‘mobile first’ in India, PayNearby, India’s leading branchless banking and digital network, has integrated the all-in-one app UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) into its platform. PayNearby looks to assist citizens with all their central and state government services-related needs across 20,000+ PIN codes with its tech-led DaaS network of 50+ retail partners while aiding the reach of UMANG services to a larger user base of 20+ crore customers.

Developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to drive Mobile Governance in India, UMANG provides a single platform for all Indian citizens to access 100+ e-Gov services ranging from central to local government bodies. Available in numerous regional languages, this super app is designed to get citizens rid of the need to download countless apps while enhancing transparency and fairness in all transactions. The app allows the users to discover, download, access, and use all government services easily in one place, all at the tip of their fingers. 

However, most of the population, especially across semi-urban and rural India, are not tech-savvy enough to access these services themselves, hindering the GoI’s vision of mobile governance. This is where PayNearby retailers step in. With this integration, this e-governance service can be used on the PayNearby app or website. Through its assisted retail network of 50+ lakh retail outlets, PayNearby aims to handhold the masses and acquaint them with various features of UMANG and help them access those services while adding ease to their lives. Now, people do not need to visit several offices to get their administrative jobs done. They can simply walk into their nearest kirana store, and the retailer through the PayNearby app can redirect to the Umang App and help them with their government service needs. This means citizens at the last mile, through their trusted retailer, can download their vaccination certificate, check their pension amount, view their provident fund passbook or track EPFO claim status, at a store nearby.

Speaking on the development, Anand Kumar Bajaj, Founder, MD & CEO, PayNearby said, “At PayNearby, our goal has always been to build a progressive society. We are always on a citizen empowerment mission and look to bring India at the forefront of digitization, on a global level. For this, we want to ensure that the benefits of all government services reach every nook and corner of the country in a consumer-friendly manner. In line with this and to further Bharat’s digital journey, the launch of the UMANG service for PayNearby retailers will go a long way in taking this digitalization journey a level up and helping masses seamlessly access these e-Gov services, and gradually make them digital-savvy. We have been continuously working on innovation-led partnership models to offer cutting-edge solutions to all at last mile. We feel this integration will result in the increased consumption of services at the grass-root level as PayNearby retailers enjoy a very high level of trust and familiarity with their communities. The assisted service provided by them would not only add ease to consumers’ lives but also make them aware citizens who are cognizant of the various services provided by the government for their upliftment and growth. PayNearby, Zidd Aage Badhne Ki!”