Aryaman Ashok Shankar: A young entrepreneur's success in sneaker industry and philanthropy
Bangalore-based industrialist couple, Sunita Timme Gowda and Ashok Shankar, take pride in their son Aryaman Ashok Shankar's success as a budding business tycoon in the sneaker industry and his philanthropic endeavors.
Aryaman's passion for sneakers led him into the business at a young age, where he focused on creating various models and styles. The global sneaker resale market, valued at $2 billion in 2019, is projected to reach $6 billion by 2025. Aryaman's success is attributed to the transformation of sneaker culture, driven by social media and collaborations.
Beyond his business ventures, Aryaman has remained committed to philanthropy. Recently, he contributed to the Seventh Day Adventist School for Speech and Hearing in Karnataka's Kollegal village, providing both his time and sports equipment for the school.
Starting his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 13, Aryaman turned his venture into a profitable endeavor, leading to a Rs 1000 crore broadcasting enterprise. Now 18, Aryaman has expanded his influence to Singapore and Japan, where he focuses on innovative ideas and social impact.
His recent visit to Kollegal reflects his commitment to philanthropy, accompanied by associates Genki and Kay Jay. Aryaman's journey exemplifies a blend of business success and social impact, promising a bright future for this young entrepreneur.
Aryaman's mother, Sunitha Timme Gowda, has also played a significant role in contributing to the development of the Seventh Day Adventists Special School.
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Centre launches national childhood diabetes screening, treatment framework
New Delhi (PTI): The Union Health Ministry on Sunday released a guidance document providing a framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes.
According to the ministry, the document, for the first time, establishes a structured and standardised national framework, positioning India among a select group of countries that have integrated childhood diabetes care into the public health system.
The "Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children" was released at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, concluded on May 1-2.
According to a statement by the ministry, the framework aims to ensure universal screening of all children from birth to 18 years through community and school-based platforms for early identification of diabetes.
Suspected cases will undergo immediate blood glucose testing and be referred to district-level health facilities for confirmatory diagnosis and treatment, it said.
A key feature of the initiative is the provision of a comprehensive free-of-cost care package at public health facilities, including screening, diagnostic services, lifelong insulin therapy, glucometers, test strips and regular follow-up care.
The initiative seeks to reduce the financial burden on families and ensure uninterrupted treatment for children diagnosed with diabetes.
The document also lays down an integrated continuum of care linking community-level screening with district hospital-based management and advanced care at medical colleges to ensure seamless follow-up and treatment.
To strengthen early detection, the guidance promotes the "4Ts" awareness framework -- Toilet, Thirsty, Tired and Thinner -- to help parents, teachers and caregivers recognise early warning signs of type 1 Diabetes.
Besides clinical protocols, the document focuses on family and caregiver empowerment through structured training on insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, emergency response and daily disease management.
The statement stated the initiative is expected to reduce mortality through early detection, prevent complications and improve the quality of life of affected children while strengthening the public health system's capacity to manage non-communicable diseases among children.
