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Dr Batra’s Positive Health Awards 2010 presented by Bajaj Discover, were held at Chowdiah Hall today, with Bollywood star Vidya Balan felicitating the awardees at a glittering ceremony attended by over 1,000 invitees. These Awards, now in their fifth year, are India’s first health honours instituted by Dr Batra’s, to recognise those who have displayed outstanding courage in the fight against disease and diasability.
Pioneers in the Indian automobile industry, Bajaj Discover has partnered this year’s project which for the first time , is being held in Bengaluru. An eminent panel of jurists comprising of Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Ms. Anu Aga, Vivek Oberoi, R. Balki, Rajiv Bajaj and Dr. Mukesh Batra selected six winners from hundreds of nominations. These six Mr. Deva Reddy, Dr. S Rajalakshmi, Mr. Shreedhar Rajaram, Ms. Sona Jose, Mr. Prashant Karmakar and Dr Anand Vinekar, exemplify what it takes to transform humans into heroes. In addition to a short biographic film on each awardee, the guests were entertained by a scintilling performance by dance guru Shiamak Davar’s troupe of specially challenged children. There was also a musical rendition by the students of The Happy Home and School for the Blind.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder and CMD, Dr. Batras’ Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. said, “These Awards are but a small reward for a big achiement. In overcoming serious health setbacks to lead positive, purposeful lives, each one of our Positive Health Heroes has demonstrated that the strength of the human spirit can conquer the frailties of the human body. The Positive Health Awards honour this spirit and re-affirm Dr Batra’s commitment to health, strength and positivity.” Reiterating his support to the cause, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto Ltd. stated, “ My firm belief in the goodness of homeopathy and the validity of its logic that first brought me into contact with Dr Batra’s. Having been a guest at previous Positive Health Award functions , and witness to the remarkable stories of strength and recovery of the awardees, I am honoured for Bajaj Discover to be part of this year’s ceremony. Bajaj Discover salutes the 2010 Positive Health Awardees and hopes their example will inspire and spread hope to others.”
Pioneers in the Indian automobile industry, Bajaj Discover has partnered this year’s project which for the first time , is being held in Bengaluru. An eminent panel of jurists comprising of Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Ms. Anu Aga, Vivek Oberoi, R. Balki, Rajiv Bajaj and Dr. Mukesh Batra selected six winners from hundreds of nominations. These six Mr. Deva Reddy, Dr. S Rajalakshmi, Mr. Shreedhar Rajaram, Ms. Sona Jose, Mr. Prashant Karmakar and Dr Anand Vinekar, exemplify what it takes to transform humans into heroes. In addition to a short biographic film on each awardee, the guests were entertained by a scintilling performance by dance guru Shiamak Davar’s troupe of specially challenged children. There was also a musical rendition by the students of The Happy Home and School for the Blind.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder and CMD, Dr. Batras’ Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. said, “These Awards are but a small reward for a big achiement. In overcoming serious health setbacks to lead positive, purposeful lives, each one of our Positive Health Heroes has demonstrated that the strength of the human spirit can conquer the frailties of the human body. The Positive Health Awards honour this spirit and re-affirm Dr Batra’s commitment to health, strength and positivity.” Reiterating his support to the cause, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto Ltd. stated, “ My firm belief in the goodness of homeopathy and the validity of its logic that first brought me into contact with Dr Batra’s. Having been a guest at previous Positive Health Award functions , and witness to the remarkable stories of strength and recovery of the awardees, I am honoured for Bajaj Discover to be part of this year’s ceremony. Bajaj Discover salutes the 2010 Positive Health Awardees and hopes their example will inspire and spread hope to others.”
