‘Guru Namana’ an initiative by SPARSH Foundation for Teachers’Day.

Over 100 retired teachers from rural backgrounds in Karnataka to benefit from
free joint replacement surgeries

• This long standing initiative by SPARSH Foundation is a tribute to school teachers
  who have devoted their lives to educate the next generation
  Bengaluru, 5th September 2023: SPARSH Foundation, the charitable wing of SPARSH Group
  of Hospitals, organised the 14th edition of Guru Namana, a social initiative to provide free joint
  replacement surgeries to 100+ retired school teachers hailing from rural areas from across
  Karnataka.
  The inauguration ceremony of the 14th edition of ‘Guru Namana’ took place on September 5th at
  the SPARSH Hospital Auditorium, located on Infantry Road in Bengaluru. The event was graced
  by the presence of Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister of Medical Education and Skill
  Development, Government Of Karnataka. Other notable attendees included retired teachers who
  have previously undergone knee replacement surgeries under the Guru Namana initiative, as well
  as those selected for this year’s program. The event was presided over by Shri Justice Shivaraj V
  Patil, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India. On the occasion, he also launched SPARSH
  Foundation’s new website sparsh-foundation.org
  Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent form of arthritis and a leading cause of chronic disability
  globally. Estimates suggest that 60% of individuals over 65 years old suffer from symptomatic
  OA, and over 180 million people in India are affected by this condition. Although osteoarthritis
  is curable, the treatment, which involves Total Joint Replacement surgery, is expensive and not
• easily accessible.

SPARSH GURU-NAMANA was launched in 2010 with an aim to identify retired teachers who
are in need of joint replacement surgeries but are unable to undergo the surgery due to financial
constraints and lack of access to these treatments. Without these surgeries, they have difficulty
moving and they experience a notable decline in their overall quality of life. One such story is of
Arvind Kale (name changed), a 70 year old teacher for whom teaching was less of a job and
more of a purpose. After teaching for 28+ years, Mr Kale had great difficulty in walking, moving
and to even take a few stairs to reach his pension office. Similar is the story of many retired
teachers across the country. SPARSH’s Guru Namana program is aimed at helping teachers like
Mr Kale regain mobility and make them independent again. Till date, Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil
along with his team have impacted the lives of 800+ teachers by making free joint replacement
surgeries easily accessible to those in need.
Commenting on the initiative, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister of Medical Education and
Skill Development, Government Of Karnataka, said, “This is a commendable initiative from
SPARSH Foundation and Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil. Knee pain and arthritis can be debilitating
and it can be overwhelming physically and emotionally. A noble gesture like this not only
improves the quality of life of the teachers but also transforms their overall health and outlook
towards life. We need more initiatives like this and I would like to encourage doctors and
healthcare institutions to come forward to adopt social impact initiatives similar to Guru
Namana”

Commenting on the initiative, Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman, SPARSH Hospital, said,
“Teachers are the foundation for education and good citizenship. Their role in shaping young
minds and the future of our country is invaluable. Guru Namana is an initiative to celebrate the
selfless contribution of our teachers and help those who genuinely need our support. At
SPARSH, we believe that quality healthcare and life-changing treatments like knee replacement
should be accessible to everyone, irrespective of their background and financial standing. Our
Guru Namana initiative is a step towards achieving that vision”
“Year after year, Guru Namana has garnered tremendous support and it has impacted the lives of
many. I invite the medical fraternity to join me in this campaign and make a difference in the
lives of those who need it the most. Most of us today have been fortunate enough to have access
to education, a professional career, and many other privileges, but we have not necessarily used
them to make a significant impact. We have the privilege to utilise the resources and
opportunities we have been given to make a meaningful difference in the world.” he added.

Eligible retired teachers will undergo Joint Replacement Surgeries at no cost. A dedicated team
comprising operating surgeons, theatre staff, nursing staff, paramedical staff, physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, and dieticians, all operating under the umbrella of SPARSH, will offer
their services without any fees. This also includes comprehensive post-operative care for as long
as required.

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SPECIALIST HOSPITAL’ REBRANDS AS ‘TRILIFE HOSPITAL’ FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW.

To invest Rs 1500 crores in setting up 5 new hospitals in Bengaluru and Tier II cities in Karnataka providing employment to around 10,000 healthcare professionals.

Bengaluru, 4th September 2023: Leading healthcare services provider, ‘Specialist Hospital’, Bengaluru will now be known as ‘Trilife Hospital’. The rebranding exercise was undertaken by the hospital after completing a decade of providing high quality health care facilities and services to the people. The hospital has introduced its new brand positioning, ‘Responsible Wellbeing’ which reflects its commitment to being a true partner in health for their patients and communities. Under the Trilife banner, the hospital will continue to provide a full range of healthcare services, while striving to redefine the standards of patient care and medical innovation. Trilife Hospital will therefore remain the same dedicated entity, providing exceptional care, amenities, and services by the same group of expert healthcare professionals, with focus on elevating the quality of healthcare services to greater heights. The new branding was unveiled by Shri. ‘Kichcha’ Sudeep, renowned Indian Actor and Producer, and several other dignitaries including Shri. P C Mohan, Member of Parliament, Shri G T Devegowda, Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Shri. S T Somashekar, Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and co-founders of the hospital, Shri. Ramachandra Gowda, Dr. Prashanth R and Dr. Shafiq A M. The management also plans to invest Rs 1500 crores in setting up 5 new hospitals in Bengaluru and Tier II cities, which will provide employment to around 10,000 healthcare professionals in the next 3 to 5 years. Shri G T Devegowda launched the new website of Trilife Hospital.

Speaking on the new branding, Dr. Shafiq AM, Co-Founder and CEO, Trilife Hospital said, “The decision to rebrand was driven by our desire to create stronger connections with our valued stakeholders, community, and the world at large. We want to be recognized as ‘specialists’ through our actions and not just words. Over the past decade, we have served our community with utmost responsibility, prioritizing their well-being. This commitment is encapsulated in our new motto, ‘responsible wellbeing,’ which embodies honesty, compassion, fairness, accountability, and courage. Our primary goal behind this rebranding is to make world-class healthcare accessible to the public at affordable prices.”

Trilife Hospital is currently a 200 bedded hospital, employing over 800 healthcare professionals offering a range of primary and tertiary healthcare services. As Trilife Hospital, a key focus area will be preventive maintenance, with emphasis on the importance of proactive healthcare management.

Addressing the gathering, Shri. ‘Kichcha’ Sudeep said, “It is wonderful to see dream and a passion for quality healthcare develop into a reality. Good healthcare is a crucial part of societal wellbeing, and it is important for someone walking into a hospital premises to feel safe. Trilife Hospital has made this possible through quality healthcare and their vision to redefine the standards of medical care and innovation. I wish the entire ‘Trilife Family’ all the very best.”

“Under the Trilife brand, we will be introducing robotic services for advanced neurorehabilitation. Additionally, we will soon unveil a sprawling 50,000 square foot outpatient department. Looking ahead, we plan to expand our presence across multiple locations in Bengaluru and Tier II cities over the next 3 to 5 years. This expansion effort will include the establishment of 5 new hospitals, with an investment of approximately Rs 1500 crores. Our growth will also create employment opportunities for around 10,000 healthcare professionals, encouraging them to remain in our country.” Dr. Shafiq added.

“We take immense pride in our dedicated staff, with around 30% of them having completed 10 years of service and 50 to 60% remaining with us for 5 to 7 years. Our hospital’s success stories include staff members who have risen from therapists to Chief Administrators and nurses who have advanced to Clinical Directors. We even have instances where family members, such as fathers and daughters, have joined our healthcare family, showcasing our enduring commitment to our staff and their professional growth. We are confident of the same level of dedication from our staff under the new brand as well. ” Dr. Shafiq said.

The rebranding exercise was undertaken by Brandvak Incorporation, a leading end to end Bengaluru based service provider for developing go-to-market strategies, concept development, design development and strategy implementation.

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PVR INOX IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CGR CINEMAS LAUNCH THEFIRST ICE THEATERS® FORMAT IN SOUTH INDIA.

Opens the immersive technology format in PVR Superplex, Forum South Bengaluru, Kanakapura Road, with the release of The Equalizer 3~

Bengaluru, September 1, 2023: PVR INOX, the largest and the most premium cinema exhibitor in India has today announced the opening of its premium ICE THEATERS® auditorium in its 12-screen Superplex at Forum South Bengaluru, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru. This is the third ICE THEATERS® auditorium in the country after launching the first two in Delhi and Gurugram.

The state-of-the-art ICE IMMERSIVE® technology is a sensorial experience that features LED panels on each side of the auditorium, in order to fill the moviegoer’s peripheral vision with supplementary ambient colors and shapes and therefore complement the action on the main screen. The exclusive panels placed on each side of the auditorium create a spectacular visual atmosphere through dynamic shapes and colors and allow the audience to watch movies in total immersion. The LED panels do not show a continuation of the action, but project these shapes and colors that are in line with the visuals.

While the ultimate visual experience is enhanced through 4K Projection and Real D 3D with maximum image quality, the optimal audio playback comes alive with Dolby Atmos®. ICE Theaters® offers much more than technological excellence with visual comfort made visible through curved rows providing ideal orientation towards the screen. The ICE THEATERS® auditorium at PVR Superplex has a seating capacity of 237 and comprises of classic, prime and recliner seats.

Mr. Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, PVR INOX Limited said, “We are happy to expand the presence of the
ICE THEATERS® screen in South India after our initial foray in Delhi and Gurugram. India is one of the largest and fastest-growing film markets in the world, with a huge and diverse audience base. Hence, we need to continually innovate to meet the changing preferences and expectations of Indian moviegoers. Through the introduction of premium experiential formats, we are able to give access to the best of global standards of cinema experience to audiences in India. After launching the globally acclaimed format in India, ICE Theaters will not only be able to present Hollywood or English films, but also showcases Indian films in various languages to viewers in India”.

ICE THEATERS® has released over 120 titles in their ICE IMMERSIVE® format till 2022, in partnership with all Major Hollywood Studios with Warner Bros’s THE BATMAN, FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE, Sony Pictures’s UNCHARTED, MORBIUS, Lionsgate’s MOONFALL, Universal Studios’s AMBULANCE, JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, Paramount Pictures’s SCREAM, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, and Walt Disney Studios’ DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, LIGHTYEAR, AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.

In 2023, it has released 20 titles including GRAN TURISMO, BARBIE, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, THE MEG 2, INDIANA JONES, ELEMENTAL, FLASH, TRANSFORMERS RisE OF THE BEASTS, SPIDERMAN, FASTX, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, SUZUME, MARIO BROS, JOHN WICK, SHAZAM, CREED III, QUANUMANIA, ASTERIX & OBELIX. Forthcoming Titles include THE EQUALIZER, THE CREATOR, THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER, NAPOLEAN, AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM, WONKA.

Indian Movies released include PATHAAN, BHOLAA, ROCKY AUR RANI KI PREM KAHAANI with forthcoming titles being JAWAN, SALAAR, TIGER 3 and DUNKI.

Mr. Guillaume Thomine Desmazures, Managing Director at ICE THEATERS®, added “We expanded in India as part of our global strategy to bring the innovative and immersive cinema format to different regions and markets. PVR INOX is the largest film exhibitor in India and is known for its innovation and excellence in cinema exhibition. The collaboration with them gives us the opportunity to reach new audiences. We are delighted to work with Indian Studios to make their titles more immersive with enhancement of dynamic and colorful contents. We are confident that moviegoers in the South of India will be impressed by the enhanced visual and auditory experience. ICE THEATERS® is an exciting and promising cinema format that has the potential to revolutionize the movie-watching experience in India”.

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