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National Consensus on Dietary Guidelines for Adult Asian Indians for Healthy Living
and Prevention of Obesity & Diabetes
A Press Conference on the release of "National Consensus on Dietary Guidelines for
Adult Asian Indians for Healthy Living and Prevention of Obesity & Diabetes"
was organized under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology,
Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, Diabetes Foundation (India),
and National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC) on
13 November 2009 at the Deck Suite, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road,
New Delhi.
The event was chaired by Dr. MG Karmarkar, President, DFI, Dr. Anoop Misra, Director
& Head, Diabetes, Obesity & Cholesterol, DFI and N- DOC, Dr. Vinita Sharma,
Scientist G, Deptt of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology,
and Dr. Seema Gulati, Chief Project Officer, DFI.
The dietary consensus statement has been prepared by more than 100 renowned experts
from all over India for the first time. In this document we provide modified dietary
guidelines in view of new India-specific research data on oils, fats and other nutrients.
Indians are witnessing a rapid shift in their diet and lifestyle with rapid rise
of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Proper dietary guidelines remain cornerstone
of prevention and management of these diseases. An important aim is to make these
guidelines user-friendly, so that these could be interpreted and used by any practitioner
of medicine or even general public.
Countrywide adaptation of these guidelines is likely to have a significant impact
on prevalence and management of obesity, diabetes and heart disease in India. These
guidelines will soon be published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
The press conference was very well attended by media persons and the event was given
substantial coverage in all the leading newspapers and news channels.
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Dr. Anoop Misra addressing the media
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(seated L to R) Dr. Karmarkar, Dr. Anoop Misra, Dr. Vinita Sharma, Dr. Seema Gulati.
(standing L to R) Priyanka Nigam, Swati Bhardwaj, Dr. Priyali Shah, Nammita Bhatia,
Mr. K.C. Bhatia and Dr. Angeli Misra
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A view of the media persons
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Dr. Anoop Misra responding to a query
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A view of the audience
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Dr. Misra giving media bytes to news channels
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7th Global Health Promotion Conference Nairobi, Kenya 26-30 October 2009
Dr. Priyali Shah, Project Manager, Project MARG (The Path), Diabetes Foundation
(India) shared experiences on implementation of primary prevention of obesity, hypertension
and diabetes in school settings in India at the 7th Global Health Promotion Conference
held during 26th - 30th October, 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya, where a sub-plenary on
"Diabetes and Development" had been organised. The session was coordinated by the
World Diabetes Foundation, Denmark and chaired by the Deputy Director Medical Services
and head of NCD Division, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Kenya, Dr. W.
Maina.
Presentations focused on sharing the successful experiences from Brazil, Cameroon
and India in terms of formulating comprehensive health systems for the prevention
and integrated care for patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension; establishing
prevention and care for hypertension and diabetes in a low resource setting; and
primary prevention of diabetes through the school programmes across countries.
The MARG initiative by DFI was able to improve the knowledge and practice levels
of children on healthy eating and behaviour. There was a significant increase in
the intake of health foods, reduced intake of fried and fatty energy dense foods,
increased physical activity and time spent on out door games along with improvements
in glycemic parameters and lipid profiles. Sustainability of MARG has been achieved
by training peer educators (students and teachers) to disseminate healthy messages
to others. MARG has a snowball effect resulting in a major health movement in India.
Children now have enhanced awareness of the non-communicable diseases and are wiling
to change their behaviour to incorporate correct lifestyle practices for the primary
prevention of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
The presentation was very well received and appreciated by the attendees of the
sub-plenary.
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Honourable President, Republic of Kenya (centre) at the chair for the 7th Global
Health Promotion Conference, 26 - 30 October, 2009
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Dr. Priyali Shah, Chief Project Officer, DFI, making her presentation at the Nairobi
Conference.
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Guest Lecture on 'Trans Fats and Chronic Diseases: Implications for the Indian Scenario'
Diabetes Foundation (India) (DFI) and National Diabetes Obesity & Cholesterol Foundation
(N-DOC) organized a lecture by Dr Pramod Khosla, on "Trans Fats and Chronic Diseases:
Implications for the Indian Scenario." The event was held on 17 December, 2009 at
Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
Dr Khosla is an international scientist who has worked extensively on trans fats
and is currently with the Department of Nutrition & Food Science, Wayne State University,
Detroit, MI as an Associate Professor.
In his lecture, he emphasized the need for the food industry to completely remove
trans fats from their products and replace them with saturated fats. If combined
with a high fiber diet, saturated fats could still be managed well. He also stressed
on blending of oils. A vote of thanks was given by Dr. Anoop Misra, followed by
high tea.
Guest Visitors
Mr Sabri Ahmed, Chairman, Malaysian Palm Oil Board and Dr. Kalanithi Nesaretnam,
Director, Product Development and Advisory Services, Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB),
met with Dr. Anoop Misra and his team over an informal meeting and lunch organized
by DFI and NDOC at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, on 17 December 2009.
They were on a visit to promote the use of palm oil in India. Dr. Kalyana Sundram
of the MPOB also met with Dr. Misra and NDOC team over an informal lunch at Fortis
Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, on 21 January, 2010.
Diabetes Camps
We have been successfully conducting numerous health camps at Resident Welfare Associations,
Sadik Nagar Community Center, Friend's Club, Safdarjung Club, Yusuf Sarai Community
Center, etc.) in New Delhi, making our effort the largest campaign towards awareness
of Obesity, Diabetes and related disorders in India.
Recently, we conducted a health camp at Sadik Nagar Govt. School, which was very
well attended. We covered approx 255 subjects of which 70 % subjects were obese
and 3 were newly diagnosed with diabetes. We conducted a free health check-up which
included (calculation of body mass index, blood pressure and fasting / random blood
glucose test), consultation by Doctor and lifestyle counseling as well as nutritional
advice. Our team consisted of expert two medical professionals, one nutritionists
and social workers. We disseminated educational material regarding diabetes and
a self assessment questionnaire to gauge the risk of diabetes and other metabolic
diseases in Hindi and English. We also disseminated low calorie recipes in the local
language and customized diet charts according to patients' physiological conditions.
Similar health camps were organised at Kidwai Nagar Community Center on 11 Oct'
09 and taimoor nagar Shiv Mandir where 116 subjects and 125 subjects respectively
were covered.
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Nammita Bhatia, Priyanka Nigam and Dr. Vidya
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Om Prakash checking BP of a subject
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Subjects being screened at Sadik Nagar Camp
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Priyanka giving tips on good nutrition to a subject.
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DFI Team at Taimoor Nagar Camp
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Protik taking anthropometric measurements
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Symposium on Nutrition
DFI in association with Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of
Science and Technology jointly organized a day-long symposium on Nutrition on the
5th of April 2009 at INSA (Indian National Science Academy, Delhi), wherein the
data for “Multicentric DST Funded Study on Nutrition in Women” coordinated
by AIIMS, New Delhi was released.
Post lunch session consisted of “Consensus Conference on Indian Diets for
prevention of Obesity and related disorders.”
The event was primarily coordinated by Dr. Anoop Misra (Director and Head, Department
of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Fortis Hospitals, and Director, Diabetes and
Metabolic Diseases, DFI) with support from Dr. Vineeta Sharma, Scientist G, DST.
The symposium was a grand success as it was attended by over 100 delegates from
pan India. The participating delegates included
nationally and internationally renowned experts in the field of nutrition and clinical
medicine.
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(From Left to Right – Dr. R.M. Pandey, Head Department of
Biostatistics, AIIMS, Dr. Anoop Misra, DFI, and Dr. Vineeta
Sharma, Scientist G, DST)
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A view of the dias with eminent delegates and participants.
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L to R – Mrs. Rekha Sharma, DFI, - Dr. B.M.Makkar, Diabetologist, & Obesity
specialist, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Dr. Anoop Misra, DFI ( lighting
the inaugural lamp) and Dr. T. Sivamani, Director, DST and Chief Guest of the Symposium.
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L to R – Dr. Shashank Joshi, Endocrinologist, Leelavati Hospital, Mumbai,
- Dr. Misra (centre) making a point, and
Dr B.M. Makkar.
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Indo – US Diabetes Summit
Dr. Anoop Misra and the DFI team participated in the Indo – US Diabetes Summit
held at AIIMS on 14-15 February 2009.
Nutrition Workshops for School Children
Nutrition Workshop for schoolchildren was held in various Gurgaon Schools on 4 February
2009 in association with Ms. Veena Eagleton, IAS.
DFI DMA CME
DFI in association with Delhi Medical Association jointly organized a day-long CME
on 18 January 2008 at DMA. The CME titled “Newer Concepts in Diagnosis,
Monitoring and Management of Obesity, Lipids and Diabetes Mellitus”.
The CME was primarily coordinated by Dr. Anoop Misra (Director and Head, Department
of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Fortis Hospitals) and Dr Ashwini Dalmiya (Hony.
State Secretary, DMA), with Dr Jasjeet S Wasir (Consultant Department of Diabetes
and Metabolic Diseases, Fortis Hospitals) as the organizing secretary. The CME was
a grand success as it was attended by over 250 delegates from all over North India
and the participating faculty included nationally and internationally renowned experts
in the field of nutrition, exercise, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome,
diabetes and diabetic foot experts.
Health Camps 2008 – First Quarter - 2009
DFI is committed towards spreading awareness about Diabetes and Obesity and the
measures that can be taken to counter them through lifestyle changes, correct nutrition
and exercise. As a part of an ongoing mission, we create awareness about the perils
of obesity and early onset of Type II diabetes, through various health camps to
educate people to take corrective measures by making lifestyle changes.
These health camps were held at school premises, community centers and club premises.
Our team consisted of expert medical professionals, nutritionists and social workers.
We are disseminating educational material and low calorie recipes inlocal language.
Main features of camp:
Creating awareness; Free health check-up (blood pressure, calculation of body mass
index etc.); Free consultation by doctor; Free lifestyle counselling ; Free fasting
/ random blood glucose test ; Free refreshment
We have been successfully conducting these camps in New Delhi's - Resident Welfare
Associations, Sadik Nagar, Friend’s club, Safdarjung club, Resident Welfare
Association, Yusuf Sarai and local community centres - making our effort the largest
campaign against Obesity, Diabetes and related disorders in India.
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Anthropometric measurements
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Clinical Nutritionist Priyanka Nigam, DFI, explaining finer point of a balanced
diet to a participant
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Dr. Vidya taking blood pressure of a participant
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Dr. Anoop Misra examining a participant
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Consensus Guidelines of Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases
A Press Conference was held on 25 November 2008 at the India International Centre,
to release the Consensus Guidelines of Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases
arrived at by the team of experts at the Obesity Summit, before a large group of
media persons.
Obesity & Metabolic Summit
Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hosiptal,
New Delhi
and DFI jointly organized a two-day long summit on Obesity & Metabolic diseases
on the 15th - 16th November 2008 at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi titled “Consensus
in Diagnosis, Management of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome.”
The event was primarily coordinated by Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, Director, Minimal Access,
Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hosiptal, New Delhi and
Dr. Anoop Misra (Director and Head, Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases,
Fortis Hospitals, and Director, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, DFI and Dr. B.M.Makkar,
Diabetologist, & Obesity specialist, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute,)
The summit was endorsed by OSSI - Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India,
Ministry of Health, Government of India, AARO – All India Association for
Advancing research in Obesity.
The summit was a grand success as it was attended by over 150 delegates from pan
india and the participating delegates included nationally and internationally renowned
experts in the field of Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolic diseases, nutrition &
exercise experts and clinicians.
The Consensus in Diagnosis, Management of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome brought
to light new parameters in measurement of BMI for Asians, particularly Indians and
the findings were published in JAPI(Journal of Association of Physicians of India
www.japi.org March 2009 issue).
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L to R – Dr. Anoop Misra (Director and Head, Department of
Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Fortis Hospitals, and Director, Diabetes and Metabolic
Diseases, DFI) receiving a momento from Dr. S K Bhattacharya.
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L to R – Dr. B.M.Makkar, Diabetologist, & Obesity specialist,
Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, and Dr. Anoop Misra, DFI
( lighting the inaugural lamp)
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Dr. Chowbey, Dr. Makkar and Dr. Misra with delegates at the event
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Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, Director, Minimal Access, Metabolic &
Bariatric Surgery Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital making his
presentation.
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MARG – THE PATH study
12 Health Camps were organized by DFI at various Delhi Schools under the MARG –
THE PATH study.
Health Effects of Pistachios on Cardiovascular Factors
A research study in India on the “ Health Effects of Pistachios on Cardiovascular
Factors” conducted by DFI was launched on 13 August 2008 as part of its tie-up
with Paramount Farms California Pistachios, at the Longchamps Room, Hotel Taj Mahal,
New Delhi. This was followed by a press conference addressed by Dr. Anoop Misra
of DFI, Dr. Ravi Kasliwal of Global Healthcare Ltd. and Mr. Dominic Engels of Paramount
Farms.
PANKH - ‘Walk to Prevent Diabetes, Obesity and Heart Disease’
- A unique initiative called ‘PANKH—Lets Fly High,’ in collaboration
with our media partners Via Media (www.viamediahealth.net)
to support financially underprivileged juvenile diabetic children was organized
on 25th August, 2007, in which more than 3000 people including schoolchildren from
over a dozen schools in Delhi, participated in the ‘Walk to Prevent Diabetes,
Obesity and Heart Disease’.
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Chief guest Farooq Sheikh flagging off the 'Walk for
Diabetes and Obesity' on 25 August 2007 assisted
by Ms. Manjushree Roy, Director, Sports Authority of
India, as Dr. Anoop Misra, Chief Scientific Advisor, DFI
( In striped black t-shirt) and Mrs. Rekha Sharma,
Secretary, DFI wave to the crowd.
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'PANKH' event witnessed participation on a
large scale by Delhi's school children
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Key members of the educational afternoon
(l to r):Mr. KC Bhatia, Member, DFI, Dr. Anoop Misra,
Chief Scientific Advisor, DFI, Mr. Farooq Sheikh,
Ms.Manjushree Roy, Director SAI,
Dr. MG Karmarkar, President, DFI, Ms. Rekha
Sharma, Secretary DFI, Dr. B Siva Kumar, NIN,
Mr. Cecilio Adorno (UNICEF Country Chief),
Mr. Amarjeet Singh, President,
Rotary South East Delhi.
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Dr. Misra making a point.
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- A grand finale the same evening to culminate the event was a fundraiser concert
and a huge success, with performances by ‘Colonial Cousins”, ESP and
Mind Reader Deepak Rao and a fashion show by IIFT.
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Colonial Cousins enthralled the audience with
their melody
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A fashion show showcasing designs by students
of IIFT
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Dr. Anoop Misra attended the "Meeting of National
Pharmacovigilance Advisory Committee (NPAC) held on 16 Jan '08 at Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi.(cdsco.nic.in)
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Dr. Anoop Misra attended the Annual Meeting of Bangladesh
Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders,
affiliated to the Bangladesh Diabetic Association (www.dab-bd.org/aboutbird.htm) on 13 December, 2007.
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Dr. Anoop Misra gave a Public Health Lecture and
conducted an open house session on "Prevention and Management of Diabetes,
Obesity and Heart Disease" under the aegis of DFI and Diabetes Education Forum,
Allahabad, at the Boys' High School Allahabad on 7 December, 2007.
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Project MARG, under the aegis of DFI, with financial support from World Diabetes
Foundation, Denmark, launched its 'Nutrition and Health Awareness Program for Uttaranchal'
on 24-25 November, 2007 at Dehradun, at a function organised by the Eco Watch Society,
Dehradun.
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Dr. Anoop Misra lectured on 'Emerging Issues in Chronic
Diseases' in the XXXIX National Conference of Nutrition Society of India organized
by the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad on 15-16 November, 2007. (www.ninindia.org ,
www.nutritionsocietyindia.org )
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Dr. Anoop Misra spoke as Guest Lecturer on 'Obesity,
Syndrome x, Dyslipidemia & Heart Disease: The Deadly Quartet' on 6 November,
2007 at Gerson Lehrman Group India Pvt. Ltd. (www.glgroup.com)
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Dr. Anoop Misra participated as part of National
Faculty at the 'Sir Ganga Ram SAARC Diabetes Conference-Obesity and Diabetes' on
3-4 November, 2007, at New Delhi. (www.sgrhDMcon.com)
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Dr. Anoop Misra will be speaking at the Warren Magnuson
Congress for a Global Diabetes Alliance
convened by the Pacific Northwest Research Institute, Seattle, USA
DFI and Department of Science & Technology jointly organized a Nutrition Symposium
at INSA, New Delhi on 5 April 2009 to release the data of a country-wide multi-centric
study on nutrition among women over 35 years. This study was jointly carried out
by AIIMS. Dr. Anoop Misra, Dr. Vinita Sharma of DST and Dr. RM Pandey of AIIMS addressed
the media and responded to their queries. Eminent nutritionists and clinicians participated
in this hugely lauded event. The post-lunch session comprised of a consensus meeting
to draw up new dietary guidelines for obesity and metabolic syndrome, to be released
shortly.
Dr. Anoop Misra and the DFI team participated in the Indo – US Diabetes Summit
(14-15 February 2009)
Nutrition Workshop for schoolchildren was held in various Gurgaon Schools on 4 February
2009 in association with Ms. Veena Eagleton, IAS.
Delhi Medical Association (DMA ) and Diabetes Foundation (India) jointly organized
a CME on 18 January 2009 on “Newer Concepts in Diagnosis, Monitoring and Management
of Obesity, Lipids and Diabetes Mellitus” at the DMA Auditorium, Daryaganj,
Delhi. Eminent specialists in the field participated in the CME.
A Summit on Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases was held on 15-16 November,
2008 at Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Delhi to draw up new guidelines for Obesity, Diabetes
and Metabolic Diseases.
This was followed by a Press Conference on 25 November 2008 to release the Consensus
Guidelines of Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases arrived at by the team of
experts at the Obesity Summit
A research study in India on the “ Health Effects of Pistachios on Cardiovascular
Factors” conducted by DFI was launched on 13 August 2008 as part of its tie-up
with Paramount Farms California Pistachios, at the Longchamps Room, Hotel Taj Mahal,
New Delhi. This was followed by a press conference addressed by Dr. Anoop Misra
of DFI, Dr. Ravi Kasliwal of Global Healthcare Ltd. and Mr. Dominic Engels of Paramount
Farms.
12 Health Camps were organized by DFI at various Delhi Schools under the MARG –
THE PATH study.
Community health awareness camps were held at Safdarjung Club, New Delhi on the
occasion of Senior Citizens’ Day celebrations on 28th September 2008 and 19
October 2008. Dr. Anoop Misra addressed a large gathering at the Club and responded
to their health queries. Similar camp was held at Friends Club, New Delhi, on 21
December 2008 and at Primary School, Sadiq Nagar on 25 January, 2009.
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