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Vol 19 No. 4 October – November 2014 H O U S E J O U R N A L O F B L U E C R O S S L A B O R A T O R I E S L T D .
Chairman’s Birthday Celebrations
Blue Cross Labs Contributes to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
Shri N.H. Israni, Chairman, was warmly wished on his birthday on October 30, 2014, and presented with a bouquet.
Shri N.H. Israni, Chairman, and the employees of Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd., have contributed Rs. 53 lakhs to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund, in response to the appeal made by our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
The cheques were handed over to the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ch Vidyasagar Rao, by Shri B.G. Barve, Joint Managing Director of the Company, on Thursday, October 17, 2014, in the presence of Shri Ashish Shirsat, Sr. Executive Director, Smt. Ketki Wadhawa, Chief Financial Officer and senior staff of Raj Bhavan.
A letter has been received from the Prime Minister’s office, appreciating this generous contribution.
Shri B.G. Barve, Joint Managing Director, Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd, presents the cheque to the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ch Vidyasagar Rao. Also present (from left) were Smt. Ketki Wadhawa, Chief Financial Officer and Shri Ashish Shirsat, Sr. Executive Director.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Blue Cross Family.
May the year ahead be a glorious one that rewards all your endeavors
with success.
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ISO Surveillance Audit at Blue Cross Laboratories, Goa
Blue Cross On Show
Blue Cross Laboratories in Verna, Goa, successfully underwent its first ISO Surveillance Audit of ISO 9001:2008 on November 21, 2014. It was conducted by TUV SUD Auditors Mr. Sandesh Agarwadekar and Mr. Abdullah Ujjainwala in coordination with Mr. Chandrashekhar Chavan, Sr. Manager Quality, the Blue Cross Management representative.
An attention-grabbing Blue Cross stall was put up at the Pedicon exhibition in Gwalior, from November 21 – 23, 2014. The attractive display of a large number of products drew many doctors to the stall, where they interacted with the Blue Cross team that was in attendance.
Blue Cross put up an attractive stall, displaying a range of products at the Marathwada Regional Pediatric Conference, held at Beed, Maharashtra. The stall was organized by Mr. M. M. Kadam, Zonal Manager (Excel) and Mr. Vikas Bachute, Regional Manager (BC) and was appreciated by Pediatricians at the conference.
The Blue Crossteam participated
enthusiastically in the28th Pedicon in the
South. Titled PediconDakshin 2014, it washeld in Thrissur, from
November 14-16,2014.
The Blue Cross team participated actively in UP Pedicon - 2014, held in Kanpur. The stall was organized by Mr. Bishan
Singh, Regional Manager, and was appreciated by visiting Pediatricians of Uttar Pradesh.
The Verna team after the successful ISO Surveillance Audit.
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DDC in Haryana
Good Performance Wins Recognition
Lending a Hand
A Disease Detection Camp was recently conducted by Mr. Sahil Taneja, ABM, Kaithal at Sis Pehowa Hospital, in Kaithal, Haryana.
Mr. Vikram Pruthy, ABM, Kurukshetra, was recognized with a memento for his good performance for the Antidiabetic Group. It was presented to him during the Career Progression Workshop in Mumbai, by Mr. P. Sreekumar, G.M. - Sales Operations, along with Mr. Panchanan Routray, Director - Marketing and Mr. William Fernandes, Sr. Sales Training Manager.
The Blue Cross family contributed towards purchasing an ambulance for Aadhar’s ‘Project Smiles Assured’ in Badlapur. This project provides lifetime shelter for mentally challenged adults.
The Diet For a Dynamic You
HealtH Focus
Our hectic lifestyles and stressful careers demand that we be energetic and perform superbly throughout the day. The following tips will increase your energy levels.
Turning food into fuel: Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy. In the absence of carbs, the body uses protein and fats for energy.
Foods to choose: It’s a myth that without carbs, you can’t survive through the day. Here’s a list of energy rich foods you should include in your diet.
Water – Important for the digestion, absorption and transportation of nutrients for energy. Start the day with at least a 500 ml glass of water and consume no less than 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. Note that dehydration can cause a
severe lack of energy.
Almonds – Almonds help balance blood sugar levels; they are also a good source of healthy fats and protein.
Bananas – Rich in potassium and vitamin B, bananas help slow digestion and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Coconuts – Consist of nutrients that are quickly and efficiently turned into energy. Consuming coconuts in small quantities, as a part of your dishes, can prevent you from feeling sluggish throughout your day.
Eggs – High in iron and protein, eggs give you sustainable energy throughout the day.
Whole Grains – Get energized with complex carbohydrates, fibre, B vitamins, and iron in whole grains such as wheat, oats or brown rice.
Citrus Fruits – Rich in vitamin C, citrus fruits such as orange and lemon boost the body’s immune system and provide a quick burst of energy.
Yogurt – Containing probiotics well known for aiding digestion, yogurt helps fight a weak immune system and boosts energy levels.
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Enthusiastic Children's Day Celebrations Across Blue CrossEnthusiastic Children's Day Celebrations Across Blue CrossAcross the country, the Blue Cross Sales Force celebrated Children’s Dayon November 14, 2014, with plenty of enthusiasm and good cheer. Teammembers visited doctors, honoured them for their service to children and presented them with specially designed “ Disney Education Posters” developed for the occasion.
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Enthusiastic Children's Day Celebrations Across Blue CrossEnthusiastic Children's Day Celebrations Across Blue Cross
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Strategies to De-clutter and Revamp Your Home
Let’s welcome 2015 by clearing things out, getting everything back in order and
making a few changes to freshen up our homes. These five smart strategies will help to
organize and de-clutter your home… making a make a world of difference!
1. Use Your Walls, Not Your Floors
If you have a lot of stuff cluttering up your floors, books placed at the side of your bed,
attractive curios arranged next to a sofa, things placed in various corners -- get it all
off the floor and onto shelves. Most homes have lot
of vertical space left unused, so add some shelves or
storage options on these walls and keep the floors clear.
2. Create the right spaces in your bedside table
To avoid a messy bedside table; create compartments in the top
drawer of your beside table. Make a place for your TV remote,
glasses, phone and other small essentials, leaving the top looking
good with just a pretty lamp and the book you are reading.
3. Fold and Roll T-Shirts and put in Drawers
You could get about many more T-shirts into a drawer by using the fold-and-roll technique. But the
best part is that this method keeps logos and patterns displayed, making it easy for both you and
your kids to find the t-shirt you want.
4. Get rid of Junior’s Junk
Keeping toys that belonged to your children when
they were much younger is just being sentimental.
It maybe the cutest teddy or an adorable baby doll
– these need to be cleared up and passed on. Give
adult children the task of cleaning their childhood
things out and set a strict deadline for it.
5. Sort Out Your Books
Through the years most of us accumulate a lot of books. But the fact remains that once you have read a book, there’s a very small
chance that you’ll read it again. So rather than a large space devoted to storing books, reserve just one or two shelves for books
that you regularly use for reference – such as a dictionary, a phone directory and cookbooks. Donate the rest.
6. Designate a spot for incoming papers. Papers often account for a lot of our clutter. This
is because we put them in different spots — on the counter, on the table, in a drawer, on the
dressing table, in the car. No wonder we can’t find anything quickly! Designate an in-box tray
or drawer in your home and don’t put papers anywhere but that place. Got mail? Put it in the
inbox. Got school papers? Put it in the inbox. Receipts, manuals, notices, flyers? Into the inbox
they go! These can all be sorted out and dealt with whenever you have a little time each evening.
7. Clear out your medicine cabinet. If you don’t have one spot for medicines, create one now – a large box or a
specific drawer can serve the purpose well. Gather together all the medicines lying around the
house and sort them out. Throw out all those which have passed their expiry date. As medicines
are brought into the house place them in this space that you have created for them.
Once you’ve gotten rid of clutter, you will start enjoying the clear uncluttered look
as well as how easy it is to find things. Enjoy it and in future catch clutter and sort
it out as soon as it crops up.
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Meet the Diwali Painting Contest Winners!
The following are the winners of the Diwali painting contest which had the theme ‘Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan’.
Dishani, daughter of Mr. Debojit Chowdhury, TM, Kolkata
Pratiksha, daughter of Mr. Panchanan Routray, Marketing Director, Mumbai
Amisha, daughter of Mr. Yudhistra Kohil, RM, Faridabad XL
Ashmita, daughter of Mr. Atanu Datta, Kolkata
Rutvik, son of Mr. Kishore Dharmadhikari, Nasik Production Dept.
Sharayu, daughter of Mrs. Swati Vinchurkar, Asst. Manager, QA, Nasik
Age Group 5-8 Years
Age Group 9-11 Years
Age Group 12-16 Years
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Send in articles and suggestions for Blue Cross News, addressed to Mr. Santosh Shetty, Asst. Manager-HR, to reach by January 31, 2015.Published by Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd, Peninsula Chambers, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. (For private circulation only)
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Moving Upwards & Onwards!Congratulations to the following colleagues on their recent, well-deserved promotions:
Field
Nasik
Goa
Head Office
Cheers to the Long Servers
Mr. Dipak Dhote, Manager (Analytical)
Ms. Kirti Deshmukh, Asst. Mgr.(Analytical)
Mr. Satyendra Dessai, Stores Officer
Ms. Masuma Rangwala, Dy. Manager – Systems
Ms. Jennifer Lewis, Executive Assistant
Ms. Christabelle D’souza, Executive Assistant
As Dy. ZM
Mr. Shankar Singh Sisodiya
Mr. S. Mahaboob Basha
As RM
Mr. Yogesh Kumar Shah
Mr. Anil Trivedi
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Mr. K Peddanna
Mr. Shailesh J Patel
Mr. Y. Anjaneyulu
Mr. Devesh Pandey
Mr. Pankaj Hande
Mr. Mir Feroz Ali
Mr. Ravikumar M
Mr. Prasannajit Nayak
As ABM
Mr. Bharat Hadiya
Mr. Pradeep Singh Rathore
Mr. M Hariprasad Reddy
Mr. B Saidulu
Mr. P Rambhupal Reddy
As TM
Mr. Pradip Hadia
Mr. Besta Yuvaraju
Mr. Manjunath S S
Mr. Abhijeet Anand
Mr. Sreejesh P V
Ms. Bella Sankara
Mr. Vijaykumar M Koujalgi
Mr. Sachin H Patil
Mr. Vijeesh B
Mr. Vinilkumar C K
Mr. Prasannakumar P
25 Years
Ms. Manisha Lasalkar, Nasik
Mr. Mangesh Khot, Nasik
20 Years
Mr. Ramesh Kumar Reddy, Hyderabad
Mr. Dayananda Panicker K, Alleppey
Mr. Hitesh R. Shah, Mumbai
10 Years
Mr. Pradeep T.P., Palghat
Mr. Samar Sikdar, Krishnanagar
5 Years
Mr. Kuldeep Singh Yadav, Haridwar
Mr. Sandip Bhopale, Baramati
Mr. Shailesh J. Patel, Junagadh
Mr. G. Dhileshwar Rao, Visakhapatnam
Mr. Dheeraj Mehta, Hissar
Diwali Celebrations
The Diwali 2014 party held at the Head Office witnessed the traditional lamp being lit, the team sporting festive finery and everyone having a good time.
“There are no speed limits on the road to
excellence.”- Allen Armstrong