Kohinoor Group Publication

A KOHINOOR GROUP PUBLICATION

October 2009 - March 2010 Vol 7 Issue 4 - Vol 8 Issue 1

he Kohinoor Group's first multi-specialty T Hospital, located at Kohinoor City, Kurla- May Gudi Padva Vidyavihar, was inaugurat- usher in a ed by the Hon'ble Chief year of peace Minister, Shri Ashok and prosperity Chavan in the presence of Chief Guest Hon'ble Shiv Sena Executive President, Shri Uddhav Thackeray, on Mr Sudesh Bhelekar, Sunday, 20 December, 2009. General Manager-MEP, Kohinoor Hospital has Kohinoor Planet earned the distinction of Constructions Pvt Ltd becoming the first hospital (KPCPL) elaborates on in the Asian continent, and LEED Platinum Rating second in the world to win achieved for Kohinoor Hospital. Leed Platinum Rating under The LEED Platinum plaque was presented to Kohinoor CMD Unmesh Joshi by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan, in the presence of Indian Green Building Council Chairman, Dr Prem Jain, on the the Leadership in Energy What were the measures and Environmental Design - occasion of the inauguration of Kohinoor Hospital. Other dignitaries seen in the pic (from l to r) are Mayor of Mumbai, Smt Shraddha Jadhav, Hon'ble Shiv Sena Executive President, Shri Uddhav Thackeray, Kohinoor Founder, taken by the Kohinoor LEED Green Building Shri Manohar Joshi and Minister of State for Home (Urban) of Maharashtra, Shri Naseem Khan Hospital construction Rating System. The LEED team to achieve Platinum India Platinum plaque was Rating? presented to Kohinoor CMD ◗ Right from the design Unmesh Joshi during the Asia's First LEED Platinum Rated Hospital stage and even during ceremony in the presence of construction, all requirements of green Kohinoor Founder Shri buildings were put into Manohar Joshi, Indian KOHINOOR HOSPITAL process so as not to miss Green Building Council out on any details which (IGBC) Chairman Dr Prem would affect savings Jain, Minister of State for envisaged for the future. Home (Urban) of INAUGURATED ◗ Maximum vigilance on Maharashtra, Shri Naseem the process of installation Khan, Mayor of Mumbai, and a thorough check that Smt Shraddha Jadhav and no short cuts were imple- mented during the instal- other dignitaries. BY CM ASHOK CHAVAN lation. As a 'Green Building', the ◗ Only the hospital is designed to use approved resources like energy, water, ◗ Pulmonary Medicine make and materials and land much ◗ Gastroenterology quality of more efficiently than normal ◗ Obstetrics and materials buildings. Additionally, Gynaecology were used. with more natural light and ◗ Endocrinology No better air quality, it will con- ◗ Haematology exceptions were tribute to improved employ- ◗ Nephrology ◗ made. ee and public health, com- Urology ◗ ◗ Paediatrics and Selection and installation fort and productivity. There of all MEP devices like are special carbon dioxide Neonatology ◗ Oncology and glass, walls and roof insu- sensors which automatically Oncosurgery lation, sanitary fittings trigger injection of fresh air ◗ ENT with reduced flow, motors in the hospital premises ◗ Critical Care with VFD drives for ener- ◗ gy savings etc. when the carbon dioxide Ophthalmology ◗ exceeds a certain level to ◗ Plastic and Care during construction to protect all equipment to ensure that patients and all Reconstructive Surgery Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ashok Chavan, inaugurating ◗ Oral and Maxillofacial avoid damages. entrants to the hospital are ◗ Above all, a strict check constantly exposed to a Kohinoor Hospital. Next to him on the left are Hon'ble Shiv Sena Executive Surgery President, Shri Uddhav Thackeray and Minister of State for Home (Urban) ◗ to ensure that all process- clean healthy environment. Dental Surgery and of Maharashtra, Shri Naseem Khan and on the right are Kohinoor CMD, Cosmetic Dentistry es required by the Green Says Kohinoor CMD Shri Unmesh Joshi and Founder, Shri Manohar Joshi Buildings Council were Unmesh Joshi, "Green is the Facilities available in adhered to by appointing way to go for all future proj- based on 'people-friendly' basements. It has highly Kohinoor Hospital a third party which ects so that we do our bit in green design. In other qualified expert consultant ◗ More than 15 Outpatient regularly conducted sur- conserving the resources of words, green building doctors with vast experi- Clinics prise inspections. ◗ 4 well-equipped the world and preserving design has environmental, ence. The doctors’ team is What are the specific the environment. We have economic and social ele- supported by well-quali- Operation Theatres ◗ 27 bed S.I.C.U. / I.C.C.U. benefits to patients visit- made a good beginning ments that benefit all build- fied skilled nurses, para- ◗ ing Kohinoor Hospital with Kohinoor Hospital by ing stakeholders including medics and an administra- Well-equipped 6 bed N.I.C.U. for consultation, health- achieving the highest LEED owners, occupants and the tion team. ◗ 6 bed Dialysis Unit care, investigations, rating for it - Platinum." general public. ◗ Custom-designed LDRP treatment or hospital A 'green building' takes Kohinoor Hospital has Suite care? only a small increase in the ABOUT KOHINOOR used the best available ◗ Cardiac Catheterization Patients have the rare initial cost over a conven- HOSPITAL: expertise and resources to Lab benefit of a healthy and develop highly specialised ◗ Blood Bank and hygienic atmosphere with tional building, but the ben- Kohinoor Hospital units in the following spe- extra fresh air in a con- efits are manifold. marks the foray of the Pathology Lab cialties: ◗ trolled manner. This is Productivity, health benefits, Kohinoor Group into a ◗ Round-the-clock Cardiology and Radiology and Imaging done with the help of car- reduced operational costs new segment - healthcare. Cardiothoracic Surgery bon dioxide sensors. ◗ with CT/MRI Scan due to savings on energy, It is a multi-specialty hos- Orthopaedics and Joint ◗ Cardiac Diagnostics, 2D When carbon dioxide in water and waste reduction pital which is equipped Replacements Echo/Stress, Colour the air goes above a cer- are some of the benefits of with world-class medical ◗ Rheumatology tain level, it automatically ◗ Doppler, PFT Spine Surgery ◗ triggers injection of more going 'green'. Studies of equipment and technolo- ◗ 24 hr Pharmacy workers in green buildings gy. The Hospital, spread Neurology and fresh air into the atmos- Neurosurgery Kohinoor Hospital is phere. This ensures that have reported substantial over an area of approxi- ◗ General, Minimally committed to practices at patients are constantly productivity gains including mately two lakh square Invasive and Bariatric the leading edge of health- exposed to a clean green reduction in absenteeism feet, is a ground-plus-five- Surgery care and 'creating a new environment within the and improved work quality storey building with two ◗ Internal Medicine benchmark in healthcare'. hospital premises. 2 October 2009 - March 2010

Kohinoor-IMI Culinary Students At The Marco Polo, Dubai

ulinary students of Kohinoor-IMI School of Hospitality Management Sneha Uttamchandani, Binoy Abraham Madayadil Chako Abraham, C Siddhesh Yerunkar, Akash Sharma and Ramandeep Singh B Gharu were sent for industrial training to The Marco Polo Hotel, Dubai, a four-star deluxe hotel in the heart of United Arab Emirates, which has the Royal Sheikh Family, eminent corporates and elite business magnates as their regular clien- tele. The students cooked, braised and diced their way for 22 weeks to hone their culinary skills at this prestigious hotel. Peter Gomes, HOD Food Production, Training Kitchen at Kohinoor-IMI, Khandala, tells us why training at The Marco Polo is an opportunity no student should ever pass up. Marco Polo Hotel is just 15 minutes from the Dubai International Airport, and 10 minutes away from the two biggest shopping malls and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Shri Vithal Kamat, doyen of the hospitality industry, was honoured with the Kohinoor Award for It has 126 well appointed rooms with all the luxurious amenities, ideal for Professional Excellence 2009 on the occasion of the Annual Convocation of Kohinoor-IMI School conferences, weddings and banquet parties. The famous Jaipur Ballroom is of Hospitality Management and Kohinoor Business School at Kohinoor Global Campus, Khandala. the largest in its class with a seating capacity of over 250, El Rancho, with deli- He is flanked by Kohinoor CMD Shri Unmesh Joshi and Founder Shri Manohar Joshi cious Mexican cuisine in the big dining space, Bombay Brasserie offering tra- ditional Indian dishes, Sugar & Spice, The Pastry Shop, Chopstix, the Chinese delicacies and The Explorer, Coffee Shop & Grill are some of the delights at The Marco Polo. Kohinoor Global Campus For our students the road to the kitchen was not easy, but they took up the challenge and emerged winners. A lot of care and grooming went into preparing them during their practical classes before they wielded the knife and Fourth Annual ladle. As part of the building experience, I guided the food production special- isation students and prepared them to participate in many activities related to the department. Practice sessions were conducted using teaching tools and a comprehensive list of resources to meet advanced needs. Convocation I have been actively involved in adding value to Food Production classes and supporting the Training and Placement Department with Overseas Training and Placement of the students from 2006. I decided to take the initiative to get s I attended the Fourth use of their skills - Use your hobbies a strong and long-term association with The Marco Polo Hotel, Dubai. Annual Convocation at and talent in your business and you The culinary students from the second year Kohinoor Global Campus, will do your best in your job. Timing were referred to The Marco Polo Hotel Khandala, a line I had read is very important in life, he said, so with a strong recommendation somewhereA came back to me - It is one should use every opportunity at from me and they got the indeed ironic that we spend our school the right time. 'Mauka dekhke chauka opportunity to get days yearning to graduate and our maro', he said. Only such people remaining days waxing nostalgic about become successful in life. Ideas are it. Such was the atmosphere at the your currency, encash them and a convocation held at on Saturday, 19 calamity is actually an opportunity in September 2009. Students from disguise, so grab it. He encouraged Kohinoor-IMI School of Hospitality the students and their parents to ask Management and Kohinoor Business him questions which he answered School (KBS) had gathered to receive honestly and light-heartedly, guid- their degrees and diplomas and boast ing them through their concerns and about their academic excellence, apprehensions. which by no means would be a desti- He urged students to take inspira- nation for young energetic profes- tion from great personalities and sionals but an important milestone in learn from them how to become their life. Shri Vithal Kamat, achievers in life. He cited the exam- Executive Chairman and Managing ple of Shri Manohar Joshi who made Director, Kamat Hotels, India, was it big from a small village Nandvi to wide exposure during their 22 weeks of Industrial Training in various aspects the Guest of Honour. The function become Speaker of the Lok Sabha, of Food Production such as Basic Food and Hygiene, Job Knowledge and was graced by the presence of other and a successful educationist and Efficiency, Personnel Attitude, Interest towards Job, Grooming and Attendance dignitaries like Shri Manohar Joshi, businessman, an awe-inspiring story etc. The Marco Polo Hotel was kind enough to offer the students free visa, Founder, and Shri Unmesh Joshi, in itself. He could reach such heights accommodation, medical facilities, monthly stipend and overtime. Chairman and Managing Director, because he dared to dream, and he Our students got a good boost from their training at The Marco Polo. Binoy Kohinoor Group, Dr Bigyan Prakash dared to dream big. Abraham M Chako got a chance to work for the Dubai International Festival Verma, Director, KBS, Mr Rod Shri Manohar Joshi then addressed along with his industrial training. The training program also gave a platform to Bunting, Principal, Kohinoor-IMI, the students and congratulated them Binoy Abraham, Siddesh Yerunkar, Akash Sharma and Ramandeep Singh B faculty, students, parents and senior for their achievement. He assured Gharu to make individual and collective presentations on their training and officials of the Kohinoor Group. them that he will always be there to knowledge enhancement skills to the other students. Sneha Uttamchandani The ceremony began with the con- guide and help them through their was initially offered a job as a Restaurant Hostess, but in six months’ time, she ventional convocation procession led difficulties and problems. He then was promoted to the position of Restaurant Manageress for their Indian by the Naval Band INS Shivaji, presented the medals for Academic Restaurant, Bombay Brasserie. Lonavala. The enthusiasm of the stu- Excellence. The degrees and diplo- Kohinoor-IMI would like to reach out to different regions of the world dents and faculty was clearly visible mas were given to the students by having their typical native cuisine. We believe that if we Chefs unite and work in their eyes. Then came the tradi- Shri Vithal Kamat while Shri towards this, we will be able to bring in more culinary students who will pro- tional lighting of the lamp and Unmesh Joshi presented the mote knowledge in this innovative culinary world of diverse cuisines to meet Saraswati vandana after which CMD Chairman's Scholarship to the most the existing industry needs. Unmesh Joshi declared the convoca- outstanding students of Kohinoor- After this batch, we also sent two more students, Neelotpal Majumder and tion open. Dr Bigyan Verma and IMI and Kohinoor Business School. Mohammad Iqbal, to The Marco Polo for 22 weeks of Industrial Training. Principal Rod Bunting presented Shri Unmesh Joshi then declared the I shall always be thankful to the management of The Marco Polo Hotel, Mr their reports about the performance convocation ceremony closed. Sunil Marya, Vice-President, Mr Renhil Krishnan, Director, Food & Beverage, of KBS and Kohinoor-IMI respective- This was followed by a sumptu- and Mr A V Sujeet, Personnel Manager, for their ready support and coopera- ly in the year 2008-09. ous lunch. There was a lot of cama- tion. Shri Vithal Kamat, the doyen of the raderie among the students as this I must add that the industrial training experience at The Marco Polo enrich- hospitality industry was honoured was an important milestone in their es our students with a wealth of knowledge and skills and gives them wide with the Kohinoor Award for lives. Convocation Day became a exposure in the Food Production Department as they get an opportunity to Professional Excellence 2009 by Shri day which the young flag-bearers work under various versatile Chefs at The Marco Polo. This is an opportunity Manohar Joshi. He had the audience of the hospitality industry and they should never pass up. in raptures with his high-spirited upcoming managers of the business - Peter Gomes speech. 'Don't work Hard, Work world would cherish for all time to HOD Food Production Smart,' he advised the students. He come. Training Kitchen gave some useful tips to the graduat- Kohinoor-IMI ing students who would now be - Sugandh Bagi Khandala stepping out into the world to make KAS Trainee October 2009 - March 2010 3 Kohinoor International School To Commence In Academic Year 2010-11

he new academic year 2010-11 will see as automobile servicing, electrical repairs, home the teachers in the school and also urges the the opening of Kohinoor International appliances and electronic gadget repairs, mobile parent community to set the right example for School (KIS) at Kohinoor City in phone servicing, computer hardware and net- their children. Kurla-Vidyavihar (W). Admissions working, garment making etc at concessional KIS is committed to excellence and shall are already in progress and KIS is fees. constantly strive to inculcate the habit of excel- committedT to imparting not just academic educa- Routine medical and dental check-ups by the lence in its students. tion but ensuring holistic grooming of students doctors of Kohinoor Hospital located in KIS believes that children learn best when into fine individuals. The students of today are Kohinoor City itself. they find the learning interesting. Therefore, the future of the country and KIS aims at shaping KIS considers it its sacrosanct duty to find ways them into innovative and dynamic change agents In order to identify and hone other talents of and means of making the learning experience who will make significant contributions in their the students - interesting for its children. respective fields towards the development of the Efforts will be made to identify each child's KIS believes that overall development of a country. KIS will also ingrain in them the right inherent talent and s/he will be encouraged to child happens only when s/he is spurred to values to make them upright, honest individuals pursue an activity as per her/his special talents. pursue at least one of her/his talents apart from with a high sense of integrity who can lead India Every student will be motivated to participate academics, whether it is sports, arts, literature, to a more promising tomorrow. 'Nurturing in extra-curricular activities and encouraged to oratory or any other talent. achievers who are also great human beings' is the actively take part in at least one activity, be it a KIS believes that the school and the parents motto of KIS. sport, music, dance, art, craft, drama, debate, are equal partners in the development of a child KIS will be affiliated to the ICSE Board initial- and a relationship between the two based on ly and subsequently to the IGCSE Board too. understanding, trust and sensitivity to each Classes will commence from June 2010. KIS will other's positions is of paramount importance in have classes from nursery to Grade VI in its first achieving the common goal of the child's academic year 2010-11. The pre-primary section all-round development. of the school has been christened Kohinoor The Kohinoor Group has been doing stellar Blossoms. work in the education world for the past 48 years. The founder of the Group Shri Manohar With a built-up area of 101,000 sq ft, the school Joshi is still a teacher at heart and a renowned will have the most modern and complete infra- educationist who was one of the pioneers in structure comprising: vocational technical education. His son and `Spacious classrooms of 580 sq ft area with a CMD of the Kohinoor Group, Shri Unmesh facility for LCD projector and screen. Joshi, has not only inherited his passionate À well-equipped 1800 sq ft library with books, approach towards the betterment of education informative material, CDs and DVDs on a wide but taken it further with novel educational ven- range of subjects. tures in hospitality and business education in Ìndividual laboratories for Physics, Chemistry the new millennium. The Group is further and Biology with the latest equipment and facil- widening its interest in education by starting ities along with a composite science laboratory writing or anything else, depending on the the top-class Kohinoor International School in for junior classes. child's interest and aptitude. the first decade of the new millennium. `Computer labs equipped with LCD monitor Separate timings will be allocated for these Kohinoor International School also has the PCs. activities every week, with experts being made distinct locational advantage of being near the À language laboratory for training in communi- available to guide the students. The facilities for epicentre of Mumbai at Kurla-Vidyavihar, cation skills. all these activities will be provided mostly at the which is easily accessible to residents of central `Mathematics and Geography laboratories for school's own premises, and in a couple of cases, and western pockets like Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, secondary classes. at other premises. Powai, Kanjurmarg, Chembur, Sion, Bandra, `Separate activity rooms for Music, Dance and Bearing in mind that it is the teachers who play Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Kalina, Vakola, Art and Craft. the most important role in moulding the stu- Santacruz, Saki Naka and even Navi Mumbai. Àll classrooms, library, computer labs and dents outside of their home, Kohinoor Apart from school buses operating on several activity rooms will be air-conditioned. International School will make a special effort to such routes, which will facilitate easy travel for À spacious dining hall that can seat 700 engage teachers who are not only masters in KIS students, the upcoming metro railways students at a time. their subject, but teachers in the true sense 'with (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar, Bandra-Kurla- Òutdoor sports facilities for cricket, hockey, a passion for teaching and a caring approach Mankhurd, BKC-Kanjurmarg via airport) and volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton and towards the students'. The teachers at Kohinoor the double-decker Santacruz Chembur Link athletics. International School will be fully dedicated Road (SCLR) with a direct link to Kohinoor City Ìndoor games: table tennis, chess and carrom. towards achieving the mission of the school - will make access to the school from all these À semi-Olympic size swimming pool. Nurturing achievers who are also great areas faster and easier. `School bus services on various routes human beings. encompassing Ghatkopar, Chembur, Kohinoor International School is not a stand- Kurla, Vidyavihar, Kalina, Vakola, Kohinoor International School alone venture but will be part of the Kohinoor Santacruz (E), Sion, Vikhroli, Powai and will place great importance on Educational Complex in Kohinoor City. Apart Saki Naka areas. practising the high core values it from Kohinoor International School, the edu- professes - cational complex will also house - That is not all. There is still a lot more. KIS believes that every child is ` Mumbai centres of the currently Khandala KIS will offer cricket coaching based on special irrespective of his/her based AICTE approved Kohinoor Business a recognised coaching plan and method- level and type of natural ability, School & Center for Management Research ology, possibly supported by an interna- and that it is the duty of the school (KBSCMR) and Kohinoor-IMI School of tional certification at different progres- to treat each child with trust, love Hospitality Management affiliated to sive levels. and caring so that s/he may grow up Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open The school will have free access to into a good human being with high University (YCMOU) a state-of-the-art auditorium in self-esteem. ` Kohinoor Science & Commerce College the Kohinoor City Education KIS recognises that different ` Kohinoor Community College Complex that can accom- children have different talents KIS has received an overwhelming response modate 550 people. and interests. A school, there- for admissions so far and that speaks a great School students will fore, must offer its students the deal for the confidence Mumbaikars have in be taken for summer opportunity, environment and Kohinoor - even in a greenfield area for the camps/trips to the freedom to pursue different group like school education. Each class will Kohinoor Global activities to develop their indi- have a strength of about 45 students. So if you Campus situated in vidual interests and abilities. are seeking admission for your child for the aca- the serene and beauti- KIS is aware that children demic year 2010-11 and wish to give him/her ful environs of learn more from what they see the distinct KIS advantage... Khandala as well as to as being practised by elders other places. around them than what they Please contact Kohinoor International School School students will merely hear from them. for admission on 91-22-61408412/22 or have access to vocation- Therefore, KIS lays great [email protected] and do visit the al training in areas such emphasis on right conduct by school website: www.kohinoorschool.ac.in 4 October 2009 - March 2010 KBSCMR Launches

Campaign

the police force. They encouraged the students by extending their complete support in the operation. The campaign ended with Two students from Kohinoor-IMI School of Hospitality Management, a function to pay homage to Khandala, Harshal Gala and Edelbert D'Souza, went on scholarship for the police personnel who internship for two months to Vatel Institute in France. The internship sacrificed their lives to pro- was rigorous, but it was a great learning experience for both of them. tect and rescue their broth- The pic shows Harshal (left) and Edelbert during their training at Vatel. ers and sisters caught in the throes of a dastardly terror attack on 26 November 2008. A video on the valiant Kohinoor-IMI task executed by the Mumbai Police, Anti- Terrorism Squad (ATS), Reaches Out To National Security Guards (NSG) also known as Black The African Continent Cats and MARCOS, the commandos of Marine ohinoor-IMI has been Police officers receiving a token of appreciation on the eve of 'Be a Proud Commando Force (MCF), admitting students Indian’ campaign organised by Team Phoenix, Brand committee of Kohinoor was shown as a mark of K Business School, Khandala from Korea and the Middle respect to all those who East. But now, thanks to fought valiantly and sacri- the Internet, the name of ficed their lives. n 26 November the 14-day campaign, which Kohinoor-IMI School of The message sent out loud 2009, students of started on 12 November, Hospitality Management and clear was - No evil like ter- O Kohinoor Business students distributed 600 has crossed the Asian rorism can ensnare us if we School and Center for cards carrying the mobile borders and reached the stand united and each one of us Management Research phone numbers of Senior eastern shores of Africa. is conscious of his/her sense of (KBSCMR), faculty mem- Inspector Langile and For the first time an African responsibility towards fellow bers, press reporters and Inspector Gaud and the student has joined Indians. It was like reaffirm- other non-teaching staff landline numbers of Kohinoor-IMI at Khandala. ing the motto of Mumbai took a solemn oath at Lonavala and Khandala Kohinoor-IMI School of Police, “‚º˝ˇÊáÊÊÿ πÊ‹ŸËÉÊ˝„UáÊÊÿ” in Kohinoor Global Campus, Police Stations to people in Hospitality Management is Sanskrit which means 'To Khandala - 'Indianism is our these places and also to pleased to welcome Joyce protect the good and to pun- religion, Peace is our motive tourists visiting Khandala Winnie Julius Rugina from ish the evil'. and Unity our strength'. and Lonavala. This was an Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. - Prof G M Jayaseelan Team Phoenix, Brand effort to educate every She has two brothers who and her mother tongue is Co-ordinator Committee of KBSCMR, Indian about the impor- are also studying in India. Swahili, a new language Team Phoenix launched a patriotic and tance and greatness of the Joyce speaks lovely English for Kohinoor? secular campaign - 'Be a Indian Police. The effort Brand Committee Proud Indian'. As part of was greatly appreciated by KBSCMR

What KAS Means To Me ome say: "Don't be a big fish in a small pond, phase. Newer verticals are being added in terms S be a small fish in a big pond". of Kohinoor Hospital and Healthcare. As per Some also say: "Don't be a small fish in a big industry estimates, the Indian Hotel industry is pond, be a big fish in a small pond". projected to grow at a rate of 8.8 per cent I say: "It doesn't matter if you are a big fish between 2007-2016, whereas the Real Estate or a small fish….as long as you have the industry in India is growing at a rate of 33 per potential to make the pond big". cent. Education and Healthcare are currently Here is a look at Kohinoor Administrative seen as sunrise sectors in the Indian industry, Services or KAS, as we commonly know it, from and are among the favourites of both domestic the eyes of a KAS Trainee. and foreign investors. All these facts lead to a For me, KAS is not a job; it's a career. We do a Golden era for Kohinoor in the coming years. job to earn a living, whereas, a career itself is 'liv- Connecting this to the fish-pond analogy, ing your profession' and much more gratifying. A Kohinoor is the pond which has immense growth job has a very limited perspective and a bound- potential. It just requires the right fish, with the ed thinking, whereas a career is permanent, has right attitude and capability to make the growth a broader horizon, and ultimately becomes the happen. I believe that we, along with Kohinoor's identity of a person. KAS is my identity. experienced workforce, are the fish that this pond I would describe KAS in two words - Vision and requires to grow larger and larger into an ocean. Opportunity. The vision of Shri Unmesh Joshi has The experience that I am having as a KAS marked the beginning of KAS, and has presented Trainee is wonderful. The kind of treatment and to us the opportunity to exhibit our calibre respect that we receive, the amount of resources and potential, in order to drive organisa- spent on us, and the knowledge and training tional and personal growth. provided to us is overwhelming. Kohinoor is expanding, and is I am sure that if all of us take KAS in the right expanding big time. All the spirit and work hard and smart with the right atti- verticals of the group - tude, we shall surprise ourselves and everyone Real Estate, Hospitality, else by delivering much more than expected. Education, Power are - Saurabh Karkhanis on a high growth KAS Trainee October 2009 - March 2010 5 Festival Times Are Special Occasions At Kohinoor Continental Some festival times at Kohinoor Continental are times devoted to children of society who may not be as fortunate and privileged as the rest. These are times when they are invited as special guests to the hotel for a fun and frolic program specially arranged for them to convey that they too are loved and cared for

Divali Party for Underprivileged Children

ohinoor Continental organised a Divali party K for underprivileged children at the Emerald Hall. This is an annual event and the children look forward to this function. When the hotel staff went to invite the children two weeks prior to the date of the function, the children became so excited that they could not get their minds off the imminent Divali party and kept buzzing about it. A special bus was arranged for the kids to be picked up and when they arrived at the hotel, they were welcomed by the hotel staff and the execu- tives who escorted them to the Emerald Hall. Welcome drinks were served and there was a com- pere who hosted games for the children. The winners were given special prizes and gifts. There was a lot of fun, excitement and gaiety. The kids danced lustily and really enjoyed themselves. Later, the children were served snacks, followed by a lovely buffet spread which included mouth- watering Chinese and Indian cuisine. All the children were given gifts while leaving.

Cake-Mixing Ceremony for Dilkhush Special School Students

Kohinoor Continental recently organised a cake- mixing ceremony for the students of Dilkhush Special School to make them feel special and cared for. Dilkhush Special School is a school for children who are mentally challenged. Around 30 students were brought in to Kohinoor Continental along with their teachers and warmly welcomed by Mr Mukund Kamat, Vice-President - Hotels Division, Kohinoor Group, Mr Lester Pereira - Deputy General Manager, Kohinoor Continental and other senior staff members of Kohinoor Continental. A welcome drink and snacks served to put them at ease and kick off the festive mood. "The children love cooking and are very thrilled about the cake-mixing ceremony," said their teacher Carol on the festive occasion. Mr Mukund Kamat himself donned the Chef's cap to conduct the cake-mixing ceremony for the children. The children were delighted to actually participate in the cake-mixing ceremony by mixing raisins, red cher- ries, tutti-frutti, dates, almonds, figs, cashew nuts and other dry fruits. Later, the Chef and other F & B staff marinated the mixture prepared by the students by soaking them in various liquors and added the finishing touches to it. "Preparations for making the Christmas cakes begin about a month before Christmas. During the ceremony, the dry fruits are marinated by soaking them in rum, brandy and wine to make them ready for the cake. The longer the dry fruits are left soaking, the better the cake," informed Mr Kamat. After the ceremony, the students and teachers were treated to a sumptuous lunch. That was not all. This was followed by songs and dance in which the children took an active part. The camaraderie culminated with token gifts given to the Dilkhush School students. "Periodically we organise such events for children in our society who happen to be less privileged so that they too are made to feel that society cares for them. Nothing is more gratifying than bringing a smile on their faces. We at Kohinoor Continental believe that it is the moral responsibility of every citizen to do their little bit for such children. By organising such events, we try to make our own modest contribution to this worthy cause," Mr Kamat said in conclusion. 6 October 2009 - March 2010 October 2009 - March 2010 7

Excavation 9 February 2008 Raft and Foundation 31 July 2008 1st Floor Slab 3 April 2009 2nd Floor Slab 4 May 2009 3rd Floor Slab 8 July 2009 4th Floor Slab 7 September 2009

pump the water out, dry marked areas and start work there. We knew that this was not the ideal way to go about it and we may have to redo about 20 per cent of the work, but there was no choice and this was the most feasible option. It was not THE MAKING OF easy to convince the contractors to work in such conditions. Many of them started with a 'no', but we somehow persuaded them, sometimes cajol- ing, sometimes encouraging, sometimes repri- manding them. We could not be just bosses, but had to give them the confidence that we were as much in it as they were, sharing all they were going through, willing to listen to their troubles, at the same time uncompromisingly demanding results.

Contd on page 8 Against all odds, the Kohinoor construction team achieved the impossible task of completing the hospital project within just 25 months of breaking ground, says Bharat Ishi

he Kohinoor Hospital project was This shook the very insides of the entire completed within just 25 months of break- hospital team. How could this be possible? ing ground, probably an example of sorts in There was such a lot to do! But everyone knew project management. This is no mean that the CMD's word and commitment was Tachievement. A lot of sweat, toil and tears of the sacrosanct and there was no backing out. The entire hospital team has gone into this mammoth hospital had to be ready by 7 December 2009. breakthrough project executed at breakneck speed No one had a clue how to achieve this, but Conventional methods of working would have cal, electrical, plumbing) part of it. We formed against the onslaught of untold difficulties and each one set about his work in right earnest to be abandoned and new effective measures sub teams like the Design team, Civil obstacles, not to speak of natural calamities and dis- keeping in mind the target of 7 December. introduced. For this, each one would need Execution team, MEP Execution team, Interior asters. In this captivating story which unfolds below, But a hospital building requires tremendous tremendous motivation and there was only Execution team, Infrastructure Development Bharat Ishi, Vice-President (Constructions), team work and one must link the work of each one person who could do it - CMD Unmesh team, appointed heads for these teams and Finishing Work 19 November 2009 Kohinoor Planet Constructions Pvt Ltd (KPCPL), of the groups, which need to work in sync Joshi. I discussed the seriousness of the matter assigned specific responsibilities with specific 5th Floor Slab 7 September 2009 gives a candid account of the making of Kohinoor with each other to achieve the goal. By July and impressed upon him that he would have deadlines to them. The process of modifying Hospital… 2009, we managed to complete just two to to intervene. drawings as per changes required was taking too The bhoomi pooja (ground-breaking three slabs. We now had just five months left A 'trigger meet' was held at Kohinoor long; so we decided that on-the-spot decisions ceremony) of Kohinoor Hospital was held on and almost 70 per cent of the work remained Continental on 16 August 2009 for all the would be taken and work would continue to 17 November 2007. This was a first for to be done. teams involved in the hospital project, where progress. The paper work and drawings could Kohinoor as the Group was making its foray At this stage, I set about thinking how the he reiterated his dream and vision of Kohinoor be taken care of a little later at the earliest. At into healthcare with this project. The multi- situation could be remedied. I realised that a Hospital. He spurred everyone to fall in line any cost, the pace of the work should not suf- specialty Kohinoor Hospital, spread over an lot of coordination was needed between the with his vision and have one single-minded fer. area of approximately two lakh square feet, various teams involved - architects, engineers, goal - Kohinoor Hospital must get going on 7 A lot of coordination was required between would be a crucial project for Kohinoor. Work contractors, medical team, consultants etc. December. This meet truly served to inspire the architects, consultants, site engineers, con- on the hospital commenced soon after break- Each one needed to augment the efforts of the everyone and trigger everyone into action to tractors, BMC, medical team etc. This coordi- ing ground, but it had not gained enough other to produce a catalytic effect and take the achieve what seemed impossible. It also creat- nation was accelerated. The work progressed momentum even after a year. project to completion. There was a lot of dis- ed a hitherto undiscovered close bonding at a much faster pace and it was a great relief 7 December 2008: Kohinoor Foundation cussion, disagreements, even arguments between all the individuals and the teams, to see the rising slabs. Day. CMD Unmesh Joshi made a sensational between the various teams and it took long to now having a more conciliatory approach. In the meantime, nothing was done in the announcement and made a commitment to resolve matters and reach a consensus. But Then I took matters into my own hands. basement. The basement was still wet, rather Founder Shri Manohar Joshi - Sir, Kohinoor now there was no time for that. We had to find While I decided to tackle all problems related filled with water, to say the least. Then we Hospital will be commissioned on 7 innovative solutions to achieve our targets to civil and construction work, my colleague racked our brains as to how we could do work Plant Room Work 19 November 2009 Terrace Slab 7 September 2009 December 2009. without compromising on the quality. Sudesh Bhelekar took over the MEP (mechani- in the basement. We decided that we would

Brickwork 18 November 2009 External Plastering 14 November 2009 Finishing Work 6 November 2009 External Plastering 2 November 2009 Brickwork 1 October 2009 Brickwork 7 September 2009 8 October 2009 - March 2010 October 2009 - March 2010 9

External Painting 22 November 2009 Facade Work 30 November 2009 Terrace Waterproofing 30 November 2009 Finishing Work 3 December 2009 Infrastructure Development 4 December 2009 Reception 20 December 2009 Work

THE MAKING OF

Contd from page 7 the medical team and the construction team in recruitment, systems, signage and uniform set in just one day. The lift for Shri Manohar concerned, the hospital was a zero casualty/fatali- understanding the final result. We understood designs respectively. Mr Sainath Rajadhyaksha, Joshi was pressed into operation. Finally we ty project. We also had to face a couple of disasters and their specific requirements and saw to it that Vice President (Regulatory Affairs), mobilized won the battle and the Vaastu Shanti was held as In my entire career of 20 years, this is my first hos- natural calamities. One dark day, a portion of these were met with during construction. the required permissions. Mrs Madhavi Joshi, per schedule. pital project. Though I have been used to working the road belonging to our neighbouring builders An additional facet was that we were in the Director, also played an important role in decid- This proved to be a blessing in disguise as the under stringent deadlines, Kohinoor Hospital has collapsed. This seriously hampered the move- process of acquiring Platinum rating under ing the furniture, décor and colour schemes. Vaastu Shanti function helped us to complete the been a unique experience, one of the most challeng- ment of our materials. We had discussions with LEED Certification for 'Green Building' for the However, forming a task force was not ground floor, first floor and the lower basement. ing and satisfying projects for me, and the credit them to get the road back into shape. Just when hospital. The standards for this and required enough. Regular meetings of the task force at an We decided to hand over certain areas to the goes to each and every team member involved in the we thought the monsoon had bid us goodbye documentation also had to be taken care of. A interval of 15 days were conducted, and then medical team so that they could settle down and project as this feat could never have been achieved for this year came the unseasonal heavy rains dedicated team was put in place to take care of things started falling in line. learn more about the hospital. We got excellent without their staunch drive and support. Labour Delivery Recovery 20 December 2009 which again filled the basement. The same exer- this. The work at the site was executed in full cooperation from the Kohinoor Hospital team. Postpartum (LDRP) cise of pumping out water, drying and doing the It was also Mr Unmesh Joshi's dream to have swing and completion of the finishing work was There was very good synergy between the con- - Bharat Ishi work had to be repeated. By this time, the con- an escalator in the hospital. We went ahead with soon within sight. We all were geared up for 7 struction team and the medical team. Vice President (Constructions) tractors and workers were demoralised and at the structural work for this, but somewhere December 2009. The visits of the LEED Audit Team, BMC KPCPL the end of their tether. They just said they want- down the line I realized that this would not Sometime in November, Mr Unmesh Joshi engineers, MOEF officials, Food & Drug ed to quit. Again we spoke to them at length and work out as it took up a lot of space. Again I expressed his wish to have the Vaastu Shanti Inspectors were also happening simultaneously convinced them to continue the work. shared my apprehensions with him and he was function on 27 November 2009. In order to facil- and the statutory approvals were falling in We also found that improving the housekeep- convinced that we would have to change the itate the function and perform the pooja in the place with the help of Mr Sainath Rajadhyaksha ing would bring a lot of relief to the woes of the plan. This was not easy, as the structure was basement, it would to be have functional. and Mr Sandeep Shikre. workers. A housekeeping team was pressed into already erected, but we went ahead taking a cal- By this time, we had pulled out all our engi- Architects Sandeep Shirke and Anuja played action. Rubble was cleared regularly. Measures culated risk and succeeded in suitably executing neers from other sites and put them on the job at a vital role in giving their inputs for enhancing were taken to protect and keep the workers in the modified plan. the hospital site. I could see that they were los- the finishes as a result of which, the elevation of good health and take care of infections with Parallely, Mr Unmesh Joshi made it a point to ing energy and were totally fagged out. I the building, atrium and pharmacy had come medical treatment. Again, movement of trucks visit the site every 15 days. This helped tremen- requested CMD Sir to give me the additional out with a marvellous finish. and consequently raw material supplies were dously to boost everybody's morale and they support of four KAS trainees. He understood Smaller surprises like water leakages from hampered because there was no room for more produced much better results as though they the seriousness of the situation and deputed the plumbing pipes, AC ducting, shafts etc. contin- than one truck at a time to enter the premises. had suddenly discovered they possessed a lot entire KAS team at the site. This proved to be a ued, but we took everything in our stride, sport- The movement of trucks had to be regulated. In more potential to deliver than they thought they shot in the arm and worked out well particular- ingly accepted the challenges and found solu- the meantime, Mr Bhelekar and I coordinated had. The productivity increased manifold. ly in the areas of housekeeping, handing over tions to win over the situation. Operation Theatre 20 December 2009 our work together so that there was no loss of To further speed up the work, some uncon- the premises to the medical team and organiz- At the same time, there were commitments Atrium 20 December 2009 time. Sometimes he would complete his work if ventional decisions were also taken. We were ing the functions. for the mall, educational complex and Phase III I needed a little more time for mine and vice now in October and 7 December was too close To add to our difficulties, the disasters con- of the residential complex in Kohinoor City versa. That was the civil and construction part for comfort. Casting normal overhead tanks tinued. With the breakdown of sump pumps which had to be honoured. This work too was of it. would have taken at least a month and a half; so and ingress of water from the cut-outs of the going on simultaneously along with the hospi- A hospital has many specific medical require- we ordered overhead tanks from Singapore well basement, water again flooded the basement on tal work. But the commitment of 7 December ments - design of the OPD, rooms, operation in advance. These tanks could be assembled at the night of 24 November. When Mrs Madhavi made by CMD Sir to our founder Shri Manohar theatres, consulting rooms, pathology, X-ray the site itself in just 21 days. Many such innova- Joshi inspected the site the next day, she was Joshi HAD to be honoured at any cost. department, CT scan, sonography, reception, tive time-saving measures were adopted. scared to see the basement in such a deplorable Work continued at a furious pace even on the lobby, entrance… the list was endless. Each of To expedite the hospital work even more from state and almost lost hope of performing the D-day right till 6 pm. My special thanks to the these has its specific requirements and we need- the functional point of view, Mr Joshi formed a pooja on 27 November. medical team for setting up medical furniture ed to know these from the medical team at this hospital task force comprising experts from the But we are made of sterner stuff. We were not and equipment in just one day. With that, we stage. Looking at our drawings and plans, they Kohinoor Group. Mr Mukund Kamat - Vice ones to come this far and now give up. We finally won the long drawn battle and the hospi- could not really picture how they would look. President, Hotels Division, Kohinoor Group, pressed all our reserve forces into action to com- tal was ready as committed on 7 December 2009. They were still not convinced that we could get Mr Atul Karanjkar, now Director, Kohinoor bat the onslaught of this new calamity. The KAS I am also happy to make another declaration everything ready and achieve our target. Group, Mr Subodh Kulkarni - Vice President, trainees and housekeeping agency cleaned up about the hospital. By God's grace, the whole A mock-up OPD room was created to give Projects & Alliances and Mr Milind Patwardhan the basement, the admin areas were completed, project was completed without any casualty or them a good idea of how it would actually look. - Head, Design Cell, who enthusiastically took the furniture was assembled and put in place. fatality to any of the workers. It gives me a lot Neonatal ICU 20 December 2009 This proved to be a learning experience for both over the jobs of the kitchen and housekeeping, Mr Bhelekar succeeded in starting the television of satisfaction to say that as far as workers are 24 Hrs Pharmacy 20 December 2009

ICCU 20 December 2009 Maternity Dept. 20 December 2009 Paediatric Dept. 20 December 2009 Physiotherapy Dept. 20 December 2009 CT-Scan 20 December 2009 CT-Scan 20 December 2009 10 October 2009 - March 2010

Kohinoor Technical Institute Principals’ Meet has proved to be an eye-opener and truly brought out KTI Organises Principals’ the need and importance of vocational technical education in today's era. It has also given us valu- able information on how students should be guid- Meet At Vadodara ed towards vocational education. I am very happy to know that KTI is serving students who are coming from modest families by giving them training at Mr Soni made a presentation very reasonable fees." on 'Today's Scenario of The other principals also expressed their eager- Vocational Technical Education' ness to invite Kohinoor Technical Institute to while Mr Vyas expressed his educate their students about vocational technical views on 'Importance of education. Vocational Technical Education'. Later, an open discussion was held to understand the views of JKTI SIGNS MoU WITH the principals on vocational technical education. B F Rathod, IGNOU AND HERO HONDA who is the Principal of Mahireva High School, Bajwa, Secretary of Vadodara District Acharya Sangh and President of Vadodara Career Corner Teachers’ Association said, "Kohinoor Technical Institute is serving society by providing ohinoor Technical Manager, Training, Gujarat State vocational training at a reason- Institute (KTI) recently Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC) able course fee to economically K organised a Principals’ were invited as speakers for the backward students so that such Joshi’s Kohinoor Technical Institute (JKTI) recently signed a Meet at its Vadodara branch to occasion. students can learn vocational Memorandum of Understanding with Indira Gandhi National create brand awareness. The The meet was attended by 13 technical skills and have a better Open University (IGNOU) and Hero Honda Motors Ltd (HHML), theme of the meet was 'Today's school principals, who very life. Congratulations to the at its Deccan Branch, Pune, to implement a Certificate Course Scenario of Vocational Technical actively participated in the pro- Kohinoor family for such won- in Motorcycle Service And Repair (CMSR) under the IGNOU- Education and Importance of gram. Chhaya Khedkar, derful work. I wish them more HHML Motorcycle Technicians Competency Development Vocational Technical Education'. Divisional Manager, Kohinoor success for the future." Project. Seen here (l to r) are Fanindra Khanapurkar, Zonal Expressing his views, V B Training Head (West), HHML, Kalpana Gupte, Regional Director, B S Soni, retired Principal of Technical Institute, instituted the IGNOU (Pune), Jitendra Perkar, Manager (Academics), JKTI, Industrial Training Institute session by giving details of the Shah, Principal of T R Patel High and Sandip Kavde, Regional Manager, JKTI, Pune. (ITI), and N M Vyas, Senior Kohinoor Group activities. School, Nizampura, said, "The Transcending Conventionality

aving spent a few fruitful months as a KAS even driving the JCB cranes on certain occasions, come to pick up their results and I too was one (Kohinoor Administrative Services) Trainee, making work fun. Being exposed to the activities in among them! I actually stood outside the school HI am in a credible position to share our each and every department, we developed a holis- and distributed around 200 pamphlets in a matter experiences with you. tic view of the entire business and picked up root of an hour," she said. The adventure began on 1 June 2009, with our cause identification and problem solving skills that "Chiplun being a smaller branch, there were days induction program which started with a visit to would help us become better business leaders of when it had no walk-ins," she continued, "So creat- Kohinoor Global Campus (KGC), Khandala. We tomorrow. ing awareness about JKTI in and around Chiplun were instantly awestruck by the surroundings. After The KAS trainees in other businesses also have required extra efforts. Here, along with the usual a sumptuous breakfast we got introduced to the similar stories to tell. From the dusty roads in a rural promotional activities, every month, the entire staff coordinators of the program in a lecture room. This branch of JKTI to the posh banquets of Kohinoor travelled to nearby villages and did door to door was where we would be spending the rest of the Continental, the KAS management trainees have advertising and counselling. But Hyderabad was a day for the induction. shown immense respect and dedication towards different scene altogether. The work culture was It started with the usual ice-breaking session, but various functions and disciplines. quite different and they were not really aware of there was a splash of creativity to it. This was fol- how popular and big we are in Maharashtra. This lowed by a series of activities wherein our intellect, branch was also facing challenges to meet admis- team spirit and creativity was tested through indoor sion targets, but things improved drastically after and outdoor events. Outdoor activities were really aggressive marketing efforts were undertaken. My enticing for all of us. We had a great time. As overall experience at JKTI was a total eye-opener evening broke, it was time to say goodbye and we because I had never been exposed to something realised that we had developed a unique bonding like this before. Providing education to the needy is among ourselves. It was a great feeling. Just imag- what JKTI does best," Sheetal concluded. ine entering into an organisation, and by the end of Tushar Jahagirdar got the opportunity to head the the first day itself you find a like-minded breed of JKTI Parbhani branch for nearly a month. "People at colleagues always ready to work as a team! the branch showed a lot of respect towards me and With Day one being so fantastic, it was time to were very supportive of my decisions," he said. move on to the Real Estate, Hotel and other Some KAS trainees were also trained at the cor- Education divisions. For me and four of my col- porate office in the HR department in functions rang- leagues who began the training in the Real Estate ing from Recruitment to Performance Appraisal arm of the group, the excitement was ten-fold as Sheetal Savrikar was among the first group of involving interaction with internal and external cus- the CMD of the group, Mr Unmesh Joshi drove us to trainees to be trained at Joshi's Kohinoor Technical tomers. The interaction with internal customers was the Kohinoor City site in his car. On the way, he even Institute (JKTI). She visited the Pune, Chiplun and in the form of the Employee Satisfaction Survey and shared his knowledge about the various business- Hyderabad branches. "My entire tenure at JKTI was the Training Needs Analysis for the employees of es and asked us about our aspirations. I experi- divided into four locations; Pune, Chiplun, Mumbai Kohinoor Planet Constructions Pvt Ltd and with the enced a feeling of 'nervous happiness' and will and Hyderabad. Although I had to understand the external customers was in the form of the Customer always remember this journey during which I came standard business processes, each branch was dif- Satisfaction Survey for the customers of the Banquet a step closer to Kohinoor. ferent and a fascinating learning experience. The Hall of Kohinoor Continental. But the time spent by At the site, all of us were greeted by the decision- Pune branch was quite systematic. I worked with the trainees at Kohinoor Global Campus, Khandala, makers consisting of the Senior Managers and the the counsellors, branch manager, regional manag- where they extensively interacted with the students Vice President (Constructions), Mr Bharat Ishi, who er, faculty members, accountants and the place- and faculty members, was most interesting. They got briefed us about the project and various aspects of ment executive. Getting walk-ins was not too much a taste of the exciting campus life. "Looking back into the training we would be going through in those of a challenge there. Outdoor media like hoardings, our short stint at KGC, it is unbelievable that we could ninety days. As our training began, we were pamphlets, road shows etc generated sufficient learn such a lot in such a short time. The knowledge exposed to each and every aspect of the construc- enquiries. Hence it was easier to achieve monthly that we gained on varied aspects such as Supply tion business. From something as small as mixing targets. The SSC results were announced the day I Chain Management, Administration, Duty Charts cement to attending decisive management meet- reported at the Regional Branch, Deccan, and the and Optimum Utilization of Resources is something ings, we saw it all. Every day was a new adventure entire staff was gearing up to go to different schools we will always value," says Shraddha Dey. of manoeuvring through construction sites and to distribute the pamphlets to the students who had Contd on page 12 October 2009 - March 2010 11 Kohinoor Hospital Evolving As A Centre For Minimal Invasive Daycare Spine Surgeries ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC SPINE patients with uncontained or large SURGERY BY DR DESTANDAU'S herniations, and/or sequestered TECHNIQUE First Surgery At Kohinoor Hospital discs. February 6: Today late in the PDD using Coblation technology evening, Dr S M Rohidas, Performed Successfully is an effective procedure in cases of Consultant Spine Surgeon, discogenic back and/or leg pain Kohinoor Hospital, and Dr Jean Kohinoor Hospital successfully performed its first surgery on Monday, 18th where conservative therapies have Destandau, Neurosurgeon from January 2010. A surgery named 'Superficial Parotidectomy' which is done failed and the patients are not con- Bordeaux, France, performed an for suspected malignancy of the parotid gland was performed on a 48- sidered suitable candidates for open innovative advanced endoscopic year old lady residing in Kurla. This surgery was performed by Kohinoor's surgical interventions. In the PDD spine surgery using Dr Oncosurgeon, Dr. Rakesh Badhe. The post-operative recovery of the patient using Coblation Technology, a Destandau's unique minimally was very good and the patient was discharged the very next day in the cobaltion wand is inserted in the invasive technique at Kohinoor morning nucleus of the disc. The wand then o o Hospital, Kohinoor City, Kurla. Dr Kohinoor Hospitals will play a leading role in expanding the horizons in imparts heat of 40 C to 70 C to the Destandau's unique minimally advancements of various superspecialties, not only with a focus to make surrounding area, shrinking the invasive technique is an endoscop- these advancements more patient friendly but also more affordable. Our herniated disc and gives relief from ic technique pioneered by Dr Jean beginning of these superspecialty surgeries within one month of launch low back pain. Destandau to treat spinal degener- reflects the pace that we are setting in reaching these advancements to our This innovative form of minimal- ation pathologies. This technique patients. ly invasive surgery was witnessed in a way minimises the approach Kohinoor Hospital is part of the well-known and fast growing Mumbai by more than 100 doctors across the related trauma to the tissue, and at based Kohinoor Group. The Kohinoor Hospital building has the unique dis- city. Dr Vishwanathan Iyer, Spine the same time, achieves adequate tinction of being Asia's first and World's second Platinum rated hospital Surgeon, Kohinoor Spine Centre, decompression of the compressed building under the world recognised LEED certification for 'green buildings'. performed these surgeries along nerve root by discectomy and neu- Kohinoor Hospital is equipped with world-class equipment and technology, with international faculty from ral foraminal decompression on supported by highly qualified consultant doctors, all of whom are recog- Malaysia Dr M K Radhakrishnan. both the sides. Dr Destandau, nized experts in their respective domains and conversant with the latest in Both are specialised in doing international faculty from medical technology. The hospital's highly qualified and experienced nurses, Percutaneous Disc Decompression Bordeaux, France, has been using paramedics and administrative staff have been specially trained to make with coblation wand technology. this technique since 1993. He has full use of the hospital's modern facilities and provide cutting edge care to Dr Iyer says, "This is an ultimate performed around 8000 surgeries the patients. form of minimally invasive spine so far. surgery. It is a daycare surgery per- Dr S M Rohidas is one of the few formed under local anesthesia. cervical endoscopic spine surgeons surgery technique is evolving very This surgery has been performed Patients get immediate relief from in India. He introduced Dr fast as a daycare spine surgery. within one month of four success- pain and can go home the same day. Destandau's technique in India in With this technique, adequate ful daycare surgeries named They can even resume work soon. 2002. With this minimally invasive nerve root decompression with Percutaneous Disc Decompression "Treatment of back pain by pri- procedure, it is possible to treat preservation of spinal stability is (PDD) using the recently advanced mary care providers typically pathogenic conditions like Disc achieved. Thus it is a functional Coblation Wand technology. involves prescription of opioids, Herniation in the lumbar, cervical disc preserving spine surgery," expensive non-steroidal anti- and thoracic region. Procedures says Dr S M Rohidas. FOUR BACK TO BACK SPINE inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or like Endoscopic Lumbar Dr Mustafa T AL Rubayi, himself SURGERIES PERFORMED IN A DAY physical therapy. Though these are Discectomy, Endoscopic Lumbar an ophthalmologist based in Iraq, WITH COBLATION WAND METHOD common treatments, they may not Canal Decompression (also at mul- was the patient who was operated be the optimal solution. Opioids tiple levels), Endoscopic Anterior upon by Dr S M Rohidas on may be addictive and patients are Cervical Discectomy, Endoscopic Saturday (6 February) at Kohinoor likely to build drug tolerances. Posterior Cervical Discectomy, Hospital. He felt extremely relieved NSAIDs have potentially danger- Endoscopic Posterior Cervical after the surgery. This is what he ous side-effects, and physical thera- Laminoforaminotomy, Endoscopic had to say, "I had a disc prolapse py may be ineffective. Many Posterior Cervical Laminectomy three weeks ago with severe pain, patients suffering from discogenic with Canal Decompression and numbness and weakness on my left pain become refractory to medical Endoscopic Removal of Intradural side. My friends advised me to meet management after some time. tumour like Neurofibroma and Dr Rohidas. I contacted Dr Rohidas Minimally invasive techniques Meningioma can be performed through the Internet. He asked me addressing the discogenic pain using this technique. to come down to Kohinoor Hospital should therefore be made available "With this minimally invasive in Mumbai, India. I came here on to these patients. " spine surgery, patients are 3rd February, 2010 with severe Kohinoor Hospital is committed mobilised within four hours of sur- pain. I could not move my leg to play a leading role in expanding gery and discharged on the same smoothly, there was difficulty in the horizons in advancements of day, as the post-operative pain is walking and sitting and I came here various superspecialties, not only less. This minimally invasive spine almost sleeping. After a few investi- with a focus to make these advance- gations for two days, I was operated January 19: An innovative ments more patient friendly but on 6th February. Just after the oper- advanced spine surgery was per- also more affordable. The beginning ation there was dramatic improve- formed today on four patients suf- of these advanced superspecialty ment. No pain, I could walk, sit. It fering from discogenic low back surgeries (Endoscopic Spine was like magic and that too with a pain at Kohinoor Hospital. The sur- Surgery with Dr Destandau's tech- very small incision. Now I can walk gery performed is technically called nique as well as PDD with for a longer time and there is Percutaneous Disc Decompression Coblation method) within two absolutely no pain. Regarding (PDD) using Coblation Wand tech- months of launch reflects the pace Kohinoor Hospital, I am really nology also referred to as that Kohinoor Hospital is setting in astonished. I did not expect such a Nucleoplasty. reaching these advancements to its With this minimally welcome and great treatment. The Chronic low back pain is the most patients. invasive spine surgery, staff is very polite and kind. I felt at common ailment in modern indus- "These innovative techniques in home. Many thanks to Dr Rohidas trial societies. It ranks first among spine surgery will give quality life patients are mobilised and Kohinoor Hospital. I asked one musculoskeletal disorders, result- to patients. In order to pass the ben- within four hours of of the hospital staff, “what is the ing in serious consequences. When efit to the patients suffering from surgery and discharged meaning of Kohinoor”? She said it the discs of the spine enlarge and back pain, Kohinoor Hospital had on the same day, as is a kind of diamond. Kohinoor start pressing on the nerves (herni- organised a Special Spine week Hospital is a really like a diamond." ated disc), it causes severe back from 15th February to 20th the post-operative Dr Rubayi was ready to be dis- pain. Surgical treatment of interver- February 2010 at our Spine Care pain is less. charged the very next day and he tebral disc herniation such as open Centre," informed Dr Pravin - Dr S M Rohidas also flew back to Iraq the following discectomy, microdiscectomy, and Swamy, General Manager, day. laminectomy are often targeted for Kohinoor Hospital. 12 October 2009 - March 2010 Between u & me… The aftermath of the inauguration of Kohinoor Culture show, my mind was on business, but here, time licking the ice cream and enjoying it. Then Hospital took two days to sink in. It was like the a new experience was awaiting me. Although this slowly, she sauntered up to her mother and buried sudden vacuum after the hectic activity of a daugh- underwater tour was my third experience, it was her face against her. Madhavi lovingly stroked her ter or a sister’s marriage. My wife Madhavi pro- the first with Chirayu. This evoked the father in me hair and consoled her. Through the corner of her posed a short holiday, but we were already on 22 and all my attention was focused on Chirayu. Can eye, she mischievously looked at me and winked as December. I had to be back for the new year party I he bear the weight of the heavy helmet? Is he in any if to say ‘Aai patli (I’ve won over Mum, now she have been hosting for the past 20-25 years. Where way uncomfortable or is he enjoying it? Will he be won’t shout at me)’. So much for the smartness of should we go? Going anywhere in India would able to convey any discomfort through the signs the new generation! entail long journeys and uncertain bookings. From taught to him? These were the thoughts crossing I get hardly an hour with my children everyday somewhere Thailand emerged as a good destination the mind of the anxious father in me. Everything apart from Sundays. Eighty per cent of my time is for this quick trip. Having seen Thailand earlier, went through smoothly. He was perfectly fine and devoted to business and about 20 per cent to the getting a break and relaxing was more the motive enjoyed the tour, but this experience of taking my family. But such holidays are rare occasions when than sightseeing. Visa on arrival made matters 12-year-old son for the first time for an underwater the ratio gets more than reversed and brings me simpler. My bosom pal Sandeep too readily agreed tour made it unique. Then we also went parasail- closer to the children. It strengthens our bond and to come with his family. My Man Friday Eban and ing. Chirayu went right ahead and was one of the I get to see new hues to their personality. Girl Friday Uma got the bookings done. And we first to go. Again I spent some anxious moments After these good-bad experiences, we returned to were off on Jet wings to Bangkok; I with my family, till he finished his parasailing and landed safely. Bangkok for the usual shopping, but we didn’t shop wife Madhavi, son Chirayu and daughter Aayusha, The next day all of us went to see the ‘miniature much. We come from a middle-class background and Sandeep with his family, wife Alpa, sister-in- world’, a fantastic world having everything from and even the ladies in our family are conservative law Mona and clone daughters Anisha and replicas of the seven wonders of the world to so when it comes to shopping. Anusha. many other wondrous things. We were strolling Looking at the multiple flyovers, huge skywalks From Bangkok we proceeded to Pattaya and along when we suddenly realized that Aayusha and and metros in Bangkok, I couldn’t help thinking checked into Centara Mirage, a cosy resort with a Anisha were missing. We looked around for them that this is what Mumbai will look like in future lovely ocean view. On the first day, we went with but they were nowhere in sight. All of us got tense. with the new infrastructure projects of skywalks, the family for a Thai Culture show. The show was If these two 10-year-olds got lost here, how would flyovers, metro and mono rail progressing in the good, but when Sandeep and I get together, we can- we find them? Fortunately I kept my cool and megapolis. not escape business creeping into our heads. It is decided to wait for a while. We returned relaxed and happy with the trip. said that to be in business you need to ‘live and Aayusha had stubbornly taken a mobile from her Getting to spend some days at a stretch with your breathe business’ and we both do just that. His mother ‘just for fun’. We knew she had it with her. family really does you good. Madhavi and I always architect’s eye was absorbing the décor, lights, Sure enough, after a while, I got a call from her. The encourage our children to be bold and find their way dimensions and other architectural details while smart brat knew my number and coolly dialled it. around even in a foreign country, whether it is ask- my business eye was taking in the number of seats, “Baba, aamhi haravalo aahot (Dad, we have got ing for directions or interacting with the hotel staff occupancy and mentally calculating the probable lost),” her trembling voice came through the phone. or room service. It is very gratifying to see your capital cost and break even point. Our third eye It was then just a question of talking calmly to her children growing up, breaking free from you to focusing on business is perpetually open. and tracing them. After some desperate searching, become independent and blossoming into confident On the second day, we went for the Coral Island we were relieved to find them. But I was to learn individuals. That is why I make it a point to go for tour. Chirayu, being 10 plus, qualified for the more about Aayusha’s smartness. The girl cuddled a holiday with the family at least once a year. underwater tour. It is really strange how the up to me avoiding her mother and asked for ice human mind works. While watching the Thai cream. I gladly got ice creams for all. She took her - UMJ

Cumberland Rum Butter : A Recipe Transcending Conventionality Contd from page 10 Ingredients Half a pound of softened butter My story will not be 6 oz Muscovado sugar (soft brown) One glass dark rum (not white) complete without telling Ground nutmeg you about the Kohinoor Method: Continental experience. In Beat the butter and sugar until light and soft the hotel business, every (Some people would melt day is considered unique the butter and add the sugar, the choice is yours) for its experiential value. Mix the rum and nutmeg Sugandh Bagi trained at Taste! the hotel said, "The culture … And A Little Story Behind It revolves around the phi- Most of you will know that I am from the north of England; more particularly, I was born and went to school in a special place called the Lake District, the home of losophy that the guest is Wordsworth, Ruskin and other famous poets of yesteryear. To this day, despite my wan- always right. The training derings, I still have a home in the area. The Lake District is a place of natural beauty at Kohinoor Continental which attracts millions of visitors every year and relies on tourism and agriculture for not only comprised func- most of its income. This National Park that is called the Lake District covers most of the tional learning but also the fact that similar hotels different situations with county of Cumbria, which was born out of the combing of the historic counties of aspects related to person- offer similar facilities. one's knowledge and Cumberland and Westmorland about a generation ago. On the Western border of the al grooming which is such What makes us unique is experience is crucial in county of Cumbria is the Irish Sea, then out towards the Atlantic Ocean. Like every coast- an important facet in the our personalized service such a set-up. line, there is a long sea-faring history. Some of this history does not make pleasant hospitality industry. Being and cordial relations with There are endless reading. guests. This was the suc- stories to share with you During the 17th and 18th centuries, ships left the important port of Whitehaven carry- from the hotel industry, I ing guns and weapons to West Africa. From West Africa, native Africans were trans- was aware of the basic cess mantra we learnt. about our KAS experience ported to the Caribbean and the southern states of the USA and sold as slaves. This tri- functions and culture of a We were also trained but what is most impor- angular trip was completed by the ships returning to Whitehaven with a cargo of rum, hotel. Therefore, I was extensively in Food & tant is that the Kohinoor varieties of sugar and exotic spices for the rich families of England. The folks of old able to accept wearing Beverage service and Group is grooming us Cumberland developed their own 'industry' by thieving more than a little sugar, rum uniforms and varied shift production, Housekeepin, with great efforts and and spices from the dockside or warehouses and combined it with the abundance of timings easily. An interest- Front Office, Security, precision under the lead- local butter to produce what is now known as Cumberland Rum Butter. Rum and sugar ing training was that of Maintenance, HR, Finance ership of Unmesh Sir. We is a wonderful preservative for the butter and the product will keep fresh for weeks. 'Service Excellence', and Marketing." are sure that at the end of There is a suggestion that after combining the ingredients, the Rum Butter could be put All this was aimed at this innovative KAS pro- into containers and buried in the ground, so that when the bailiff or policemen came to where we learnt about investigate, no evidence could be found! the industry, culture, work developing KAS trainees gram, we will be shaped The recipe for this concoction varies from family to family but the ingredients do not. style, mindsets and vari- as individuals to play a into multi-faceted leaders Nutmeg from the Caribbean was also added as a final flavour enhancer. The concoc- ous communication and bigger role. Their stint at capable of taking on tion was and still is spread on biscuits, bread, X'mas mince pies, X'mas pudding or behavioural aspects of Kohinoor Continental responsibility in any of the anything which takes your fancy in times of celebration! the hotel business. It is all taught them that knowing group businesses. - Rod Bunting about perception, the kind things is quite different Principal, Kohinoor-IMI, of impression you create from actually doing them. - Abhijit Chakravarty Khandala in the guest's mind and Tactfully handling KAS Trainee

Published by: Hotel Airport Kohinoor Private Limited, Kohinoor Corporate House, S B Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Email: [email protected] Website: www.kohinoorgroup.co.in Editor and Publisher: Ullhas B Kulkarni Assistant Editor: Sequencia Kharvi Printed by: Lucid Prints, A 227, T.T.C. Ind. Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai-400701. Editorial and Design: The Source ([email protected]) For Private Circulation Only.The editors and Kohinoor Group do not necessarily subscribe to the views expressed in this publication. Copyright © 2010 Hotel Airport Kohinoor Pvt Ltd