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19 September 2005 Issue No. 15
FDDI conducts workshop for artisans at sophisticated details and foot-oriented cuts, the sandals boast of stitched
sandals, strap sandals, thong sandals, etc, priced at Rs. 550 onwards, the
Delhi Haat collection is available at exclusive Metro showrooms.
A workshop for artisans was conducted by the Footwear Design & Ivory shoes, fur carpets at Jordan, Andre
Development Institute (FDDI) at Delhi Haat from 12th September 2005 to
14th September 2005. wedding bash
The programme was aimed to upgrade the skill of the participants who were There were hair extensions, hand-made ivory shoes and a ring made of 20
making leather products or were interested to join this trade. A total number princess-cut diamonds and that was just for the groom.
of 16 artisans were selected for this programme.
Glamour girl Jordan wore a three yards wide, Barbiepink gown with a corset
During the course participants were informed about the various aspects of made from thousands of pink Swarovski crystals, topped off by a pink crown
leather products making. The participants gained knowledge on various more than a foot high.
sizing systems, its conversion from one system to another, optimization in
cutting of leather, on designing, on finishing and ascertaining product prices She arrived at Highclere Castle, Berkshire, in a glass Cinderella-style
with rationalized ways of costing. carriage that featured baby pink satin seats and a pink fur carpet. Groom
Peter Andre wore an ivory suit and ivory shoes made of stingray skin, with a
Participants were very much enthusiastic about the programme. Every one shimmering waistcoat made entirely of Swarovski crystals.
was seeking information about the programme. Handouts were also
provided to the participants. In a limited time participant have gained good The former pop star told: “Our outfits are not tacky, they're pure class.”
knowledge. Jordan, 27, and Andre, 32, met on reality show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out
Of Here!'
FDDI gave a rousing reception to Queen’s
Puma’s Largest Shareholder Increases
Baton Relay
Stake
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) under the Uttar Pradesh Puma’s largest shareholder, Mayfair Vermoegensverwalt-ungsgesellschaft
Olympic Association gave a rousing reception to the Queen’s Baton Relay, mbH, on 9 September 2005 upped its holding in the company to 25.27
announcing the next Commonwealth Games, beginning in Melbourne in percent, from 17 percent, sending the share price to a new high.
March 2006. The state-of-the-art Baton was taken through the heart of the
city from the NOIDA Toll Plaza on 15th September 2005 to the NOIDA According to a report Mayfair’s reinvestment reduces the likelihood that
stadium. The students of various schools held various cultural programmes Puma would be purchased by Nike, which has been rumored since Adidas’
on this occasion. The staff & students of FDDI were present on this occasion announcement last month that it will acquire Reebok.
alongwith eminent sportsmen & athletes from Uttar Pradesh. “We believe that several analysts have recently speculated on Nike's
possible takeover of Puma, particularly following Adidas' announcement
last month of acquiring Reebok," the report said. "This speculation is based
Lotto launch on an apparent expectation that Nike might mount an effort to gain further
market share through the acquisition of Puma. Mayfair's announcement, in
Lotto has launched a range of tennis products. The tennis kit offers tennis our opinion, further confirms that this speculation is unlikely.”
shoes for hard, clay and grass courts, apparels for men and women and
accessories such as wristband, bag, cap and socks. The footwear is priced
between Rs 1,495 and Rs 3,495, while the apparels come at Rs 395-1,500
Leather scientists chase arthritis cure
and the accessories between Rs 89 and Rs 275.
Biochemist Rengarajulu Puvanakrishnan has spent years tinkering with
chemicals that go into the processing of leather for fancy handbags and
Tropical Collection designer shoes. Now, he is trying to exploit his leather science expertise to
chase medical applications.
Metro Shoes has launched its tropical Collection that ranges from sandals
adorned with ornate details to a variety of heel heights from kitten heels to Through experiments on rats, Puvanakrishnan has shown that mild and
Stilettos and hells that are just the right height. With unique designs, short pulses of electromagnetic fields may serve as potential therapy for the
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treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, a devastating condition marked by
erosion and loss of bone in the joints.
Chemical Laboratory Testing Services
“The results are positive, but we don't know how it works. But this is worth
Provided by FDDI, NOIDA
pursuing,” said Puvanakrishnan, head of biotechnology at the Central
Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai. S. Test Description Charge Delivery Express
No. / sample (working Delivery
Over the past decade, studies from Italy, Taiwan and the US have indicated ( Rs ) days) (working days)
that short pulses of electromagnetic fields delivered over a period of a few 1 Azo Dyes 2900 3-5 1-2
weeks can slow down bone loss. 2 Dispersed Dyes ( Allergic ) 3000 3-5 1-2
3 Dispersed Dyes (Carcinogenic) 3000 3-5 1-2
Doctors cautioned that the benefits of electromagnetic therapy are yet to be 4 Phthalats 3000 7 NA
conclusively demonstrated. However, the results have generated interest 5 Organotin Compounds ( Three ) 7000 7 NA
because of difficulties in treating rheumatoid arthritis. 6 Organotin Compounds( Any Two ) 5000 7 NA
7 Organotin Compounds ( Individual ) 3500 7 NA
“Rheumatoid arthritis is among the worst chronic diseases to treat,” said Dr 8 TeCP 1800 3-5 1-2
Ambrish Mithal, president of the Indian Society for Bone and Mineral 9 PCP 1800 3-5 1-2
Research. “The response to existing therapy is highly unpredictable and the 10 PCP + TeCP 3000 3-5 1-2
best therapy available today is not the ideal therapy. Anything promising 11 PCP+TeCP+TCP 5000 3-5 1-2
needs to be investigated.” 12 PCP+TeCP+OPP 5000 3-7 NA
13 Pesticides 4500 3-7 NA
The biology of connective tissue provided the link between leather science 14 PCBs 4000 3-7 NA
and arthritis. 15 Cr-6 1500 3-5 1-2
16 Formaldehyde 1500 3-5 1-2
At the CLRI, Puvanakrishnan and his colleagues have spent decades 17 .pH 350 3-5 2
studying cattle, sheep, and goat hide, all of which are made up of 18 Moisture Conent 350 3-5 1-2
connective tissue. Hide comes in different grades of quality and the 19 Oil/Fat conent 1000 3-5 2
researchers investigated connective tissue features in high-quality hide 20 Cr2O3 content 1000 3-5 1-2
that is always in demand for premium leather products. 21 Ash Content 350 3-5 1-2
22 Plasticizer content 1200 3-5 2
“India's leather exports rely on products from high-quality hide and we were 23 Water Soluble Matter 500 3-5 NA
trying to understand what in connective tissue is associated with superior 24 Heavy Metals ( Perspiration ) 5000 3-5 1-2
hide,” Puvanakrishnan said. 25 Any one metal 1800 3-5 1-2
26 Nickel Free 1800 3-5 2
However, similar connective tissue is also found in human bone joints. 27 Solid Content 500 3-5 2
28 Melt Flow Index 800 3-5 1-2
As the number of international studies hinting a role for electromagnetic 29 Total Hardness( water ) 500 3-5 1-2
fields in the treatment of arthritis grew, the CLRI researchers began their 30 Total suspended solids(water) 500 3-5 1-2
own experiments to evaluate the efficacy of this new approach, 31 COD 800 3-7 NA
collaborating with doctors at the Tamil Nadu Veterinary University for tests 32 Free phenol , water 800 3-5 NA
on rats. 33 Total Solids, water 300 3-5 1-2
34 Sulphates , water 500 3-5 1-2
The scientists injected “heat-killed” tuberculosis bacteria into the paws of 35 Acidity , water 300 3-5 1-2
rats. The dead bacteria cannot cause tuberculosis, but they stimulate an 36 Alkalinity , water 300 3-5 1-2
immune reaction that mimics arthritis by causing inflammation and swelling 37 Turbidity , water 500 3-5 1-2
in the paws of the animals. 38 Degree of tannage 2300 7 NA
39 Hide substance 700 7 NA
The researchers then exposed the rats to low-intensity pulsed 40 Bound organic substance 2300 7 NA
electromagnetic fields 90 minutes a day for four weeks. Microscopic 41 Ruber Polymer content 3400 7 NA
examinations, blood tests and X-rays of the paws after the treatment 42 Carbon black content 600 7 NA
revealed reductions in swelling as well as inflammation, the scientists said, 43 Butadiene acrylonitrile content 900 7 NA
reporting their findings in the journal Bioelectromagnetics. 44 Golosh compound (NR)rubber 3400 7 NA
hydrocarbon content
A study supported by the US National Institutes of Health on the effect of 45 Golosh compund with carbon 3400 7 NA
pulsed magnetic fields on symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in 46 Golosh compund without carbon 2800 7 NA
postmenopausal women began earlier this year at the University of Virginia. Package price for same sample, leather
It is expected to be completed by July 2006. 47 Degree of tannage 200 7 NA
48 Hide substance 700 7 NA
Puvanakrishnan said uniform guidelines for the use of electromagnetic 49 Bound organic substance 1600 7 NA
therapy for arthritis in humans do not exist. One of the goals of the CLRI Package price for same sample, sole
studies is to determine the right intensity, frequency, and duration of 50 Rubber polymar content & 3400 7 NA
exposure to such fields for a beneficial effect on the bone. carbon conent
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