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Anubha Kumari Singh
Career Objective
Seeking professional enrichment as a Journalist with leading organisations in Electronic and Print Media.

Personal Attributes
Team Player
Positive Attitude
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Quick Learner
Effective CommunicatorResult Oriented

Career Snapshot:

• Presently working as a Reporter with Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad.
  
  Academic Credentials
  PGDBM (Journalism) 2006
  Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s College of Communication and Management, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
  Bachelor in Commerce 2005
  Kakatiya University, Andhra Pradesh
  
  Organisational Experience
  In Deccan Chronicle since September2008
  Role:
• Covering Events and Happenings around the town.
• Writing Features for Hyderabad Chronicle.
• Covering news of Hyderabad Metropolitan Developmenmt Authority(HMDA).
• Covering news on Archelogy department of Hyderabad.
• Covering news on Schools and educations in the city.
  
  Previous Experience
  Commenced career as a
• Feature reporter with Dainik jagran Cityplus since May2007 to August2008, Noida
• In-House Business Executive with HDFC Standard Life Insurance, Hyderabad.

As a Counsellor with Software Technology Solutions, Hyderabad.

Extra - Curricular Accomplishments
Awarded as a Best Student of college in co-curricular activities.
Anchored various functions at College and School level.
Completed Training program in Communication Skills from SISI, Hyderabad.

Floods Hit Bihar

Bihar under Water….

Kosi has drowned the whole area around Saharsa, between Madhepura and Supaul in Bihar one big saga of pain, anguish, grief and sorrow. Thousands remain trapped in outlying villages this is the worst ever disaster the state is facing and government is doing nothing serious but to simply distributing the food packets. Over 30 lakh people in 16 districts are in the grip of floods, with 23 lakh in worst-hit Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura and Araria districts alone. The flood caused by the breach in the eastern afflux embankment at upstream Kuaha village in Nepal on August 18 is the worst in the region. The area was considered secure against the possibilities of floods after construction of hundreds of miles of embankments and Bheemnagar barrage more than four decades ago. Time and again it's proved now that root cause of this kind of disaster lies in rivers which originates from Nepal and sweep the plain of Bihar every year which results in loss of crops and human lives and the government is painfully slow in getting its act together. RANCHI- Steel giant Arcelor Mittal has offered help to the Nitish Kumar government to tackle the devastation caused by the Kosi. Officials of the company have decided to supply relief materials for flood victims through the department of disaster management in Bihar. Several media persons are even getting calls from friends across the country with requests to use their whack and rescue the kith and kin of acquaintances. But can the besieged officialdom listen to individual appeals? The scale of the cataclysm has also drowned away the difference between the "haves" and the "have-nots".

Information You cannot miss

Essence of Blood Banks in saving lives
“All we friends were returning from our Nainital trip suddenly we met with an accident at 3 am, one of our friend got seriously injured. We took him to a nearby hospital, where we were told that he is battling for life and needs blood. None of us matched his blood group. The worst part was that none of us were aware of any blood banks or how to locate the numbers.Somehow we could manage a blood bank’s number with help from the hospital and could save our friends life,” recalls Swetha Sinha.

This can be a learning experience for all us. How many of us are aware of important emergency numbers? Most homes will have contact details of takeaway outlets, at the most of the neighbourhood clinic. We don’t really think of storing emergency numbers but now you don’t need to worry as Cityplus gives you a chance to make a list of the blood banks that are open in the city, 24/7.

Bajaj Blood Bank, Karol Bagh, Delhi, 011-28712849, 5729849
Blood Bank Organisation, 11/6B Shanti Chambers, Pusa Road, New Delhi, 011-25721870 / 011-25730773
Batra Hospital and medical research centre, Tughlakabad, 011-29958747, 29051280.
Lions Blood Bank, AK 100, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi- 110088011, 011-42258080
Polyclinic Blood Bank, Lalchandani Pathology, Lajpat Nagar, 011-298400543
Parivarthan Blood bank, Faridabad (Also Serves in Delhi)-09990314690.
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Badarpur,-011-26925858, 18003451066
Indian Red cross Society, Parliament Street - 01123711551.
Rotary Blood Bank, Tughlakabad, 011-29054066
Indian Red Cross Society, Golf link,-01124621023
Lions Blood Bank, Shalimar Bagh, 09350505770, 011-42258080.
· -Anubha K Singh

My Recent Article on Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer; understanding myths and facts
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women. While there are certain risk factors like genetics that cannot be changed, many lifestyle changes can aid in breast cancer prevention. However, misinformation can keep you from recognizing and minimizing your risk of breast cancer. It is important to dispel the myths and arm yourself with the facts. DR SHIVALI AHLAWAT Manager- Surgical Pathology, OncQuest Laboratories Limited reveals myths and facts related to breast cancer.
Myth: Breast cancer only affects older women
Reality: While it's true that the risk of breast cancer increases, as we grow older, breast cancer can occur at any age.
Myth: If you are at a risk factor you will get the disease
Reality: Even if you have one of the stronger risk factors, like an inherited breast cancer gene, getting breast cancer is not a certainty.
Myth: If there is no family history of cancer, you are safe
Reality: Every woman has some risk of breast cancer, which increases with age. About 80percent women who get breast cancer have no known family history of the disease. A history of breast cancer in your mother's or your father's family will influence your risk equally. That's because half of your genes come from your mother, half from your father.
Myth: Diagnosis of breast cancer is same as death sentence.
Reality: Early detection of breast cancer before it has spread; along with new treatment modalities can help improve survival rates and quality of life. Early detection is essential, hence the importance of breast self-examination and mammography.
Myth: Yearly mammograms expose one to radiation and cancer will occur as a result.
Reality: Mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breast that can detect a breast cancer when it is quite small, long before it may be felt by breast examination. 85-90 percent of all breast cancers are detectable by mammography. Thus, the benefits of annual mammograms far outweigh any risks that may occur because of the minute amount of radiation used during the procedure.
Myth: Birth control pills cause breast cancer
Reality: In the past, birth control pills used a higher dose of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. But now, the hormones are used in much lower doses, which are not in way linked to breast cancer. As with any medicine, the risks and benefits have to be weighed and then the decision has to be taken, in consultation with the doctor.
Myth: Using antiperspirants or deodorants causes breast cancer.
Reality: There is no evidence that the active ingredients in antiperspirants influences breast cancer risk.
Myth: Women with known risk factors are the only ones who get breast cancer
Reality: About 70 percent of women with breast cancer have no known risk factors. A woman's best chance of improving her odds, is to diagnose the disease at an early stage, through regular self breast examination, check-ups and mammograms.
Myth: Only women get breast cancer.
Reality: Male breast cancer is uncommon, but it does occur and is usually more aggressive in nature.
Now that we have cleared the air regarding some common myths related to breast cancer, here are some important facts that you should know about breast cancer.
Fact: Most breast lumps are benign About 80 percent of breast lumps are benign, though the percentage becomes smaller as women age. Sometimes there can be lumps, cysts, nipple discharges and calcification resulting from hormonal changes, injury or infection.The breast changes that you should report to your doctor are

1. Any lump or thickening of the breast or underarmo A dimpling or puckering of your breast
2. Scaling of the skin surrounding the nipple
3. Nipple discharge, which is not associated with breast-feedingo Retraction of the nipple

Fact: Only a small percentage of cancer cases are hereditary. Researchers have identified 2 genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 that, when mutated are associated with an increased risk. Of all the risk factors involved (family history, age, early puberty or late menopause, childlessness or late childbearing), a mutated BRCA gene can account for 5percent increased risk. Another 5percent of cases are thought to be linked to genetics, but the mechanism is uncertain.
Fact: Pregnancy and breast-feeding lower risk of breast cancer. Both pregnancy and breast-feeding reduce a woman's total number of lifetime menstrual cycles, which is thought to be the reason, it helps lower your risk. Having children before age 30 also reduces risk of breast cancer.
Fact: Lifestyle changes and improved awareness may improve your odds against breast cancer.Maintain a healthy body through regular exercise, healthy diet, abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. Also, examining your breasts every month, having regular check ups and mammograms, along with recognizing the risk factors for breast cancer, and its early signs, all can go a long way in raising your defenses against this disease.
—Anubha K Singh