Loknath Das, Author at Pinfaves

10 tips for seasonal survival of your small business

May 23, 2018 Loknath Das10', business, for, of, seasonal, Small, Survival, Tips:, Your

Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff of the summer season, and for many small businesses, that means customers flocking through the doors. For others, it’s the doldrums: Customers don’t come, clients don’t call. Whether you sell surfboards or snowboards, picnic baskets or Christmas baskets, the health of your small business may be directly related to the season. In fact, a remarkable number of small businesses are seasonal businesses. The most obvious, of course, are those retail and service businesses in tourist destinations. But even those far away from the beach…

This anti-clot drug could reduce stroke risk too

May 22, 2018 Loknath Dasanti-clot, Could, Drug, reduce, Risk, Stroke, This, Too

A drug to treat bleeding may benefit some stroke patients as well, according to a study. The research, led by experts at The University of Nottingham, found that giving tranexamic acid (TXA) to people who had experienced intracerebral haemorrhage reduced the number of deaths in the early days following the stroke. It also found that both the amount of bleeding in the brain and number of associated serious complications were lower in the patients who had received the TXA treatment. However, the trial found no difference in the number of…

Couple’s spat is not good for your diabetes, tension and stress worsens it

May 22, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Couples, Diabetes, for, Good, Is, It, Not, spat, Stress, tension, Worsens, Your

Having a fight with a spouse may not only hurt feelings, but also worsen symptoms of chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes, a study has found. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the US found that in two groups of older individuals – one group with arthritis and one with diabetes – the patients who felt more tension with their spouse also reported worse symptoms on those days. The findings – published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine – could potentially help create interventions targeted at helping couples with…

Different ways in which the struggles of pediatric asthma can be overcome

May 22, 2018 Loknath Dasasthma, be, Can, different, In, of, overcome, pediatric, struggles, The, Ways, Which

Understanding how to care for those with pediatric asthma has improved over the last few decades, but there still seems a long way to go. Researchers from the Children’s National Health System went into detail regarding different methods to ensure that young asthmatic patients are kept out of the hospitals. “We know how to effectively treat pediatric asthma,” said Kavita Parikh, MD, pediatric hospitalist at Children’s National Health System. “There’s been a huge investment in terms of quality improvements that are reflected in how many papers there are about this topic in…

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd’s Q4FY18 consolidated net profit rises 35% yoy to Rs1,080cr

May 19, 2018 Loknath Das&, 080cr, 35%, Bajaj, consolidated, Holdings, investment, Ltd's, net, Profit, Q4FY18, Rises, Rs1, to, yoy

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd Q4FY18 Consolidated Results Q4FY18: (Rs. in cr) Q4FY18 YoY (%) Revenue 6,773.30 38.3 Net Profit (adjusted) 1,079.87 34.7 View Bajaj Holdings Buy Reco. Price 2628 Last updated on 14-May-2018 Know More The main source of income for Bajaj Holdings and Investments Limited (BHIL) in Q4FY18 is dividends, interest and gains on investments held. BHIL holds stake in Bajaj group companies such as Bajaj Auto Limited (BJAUT, 31.54%), Bajaj Finserv Limited (BFSL, 39.29%) and Maharashtra Scooters Limited (MSL, 24%). Consolidated revenue in Q4FY18 was up 23%…

Uganda opens first investment window for tourism businesses to protect biodiversity and boost economy

May 19, 2018 Loknath Das'First, and, biodiversity, boost, Businesses, economy, for, investment, Opens:, Protect, to, tourism, Uganda, window

Uganda yesterday launched the first investment window to seek to harness the financial muscle of the world’s leading hotel and lodge operators to raise vital funds to support and protect Uganda’s wildlife. The offering, which is being facilitated by the conservation charity Space for Giants and its partner the African Wildlife Foundationunder the Giants Club initiative, involves some of the most important wildernesses in the county. Uganda has Africa’s fastest growing elephant population but, with urgent development needs and limited budgets, the country lacks adequate financial resources to fully support its conservation requirements.…