Press Release
Yahoo! India launches exclusive Mobile Style Gallery
16 December, 2005: Yahoo! India has launched another ‘first’ with the unveiling of an exclusive Mobile Style Gallery specially designed for mobile users. Making the announcement even more striking was the unveiling of an exclusive signature series of the charming Malaika Arora Khan clicked by India’s ace lens man Atul Kasbekar.
While announcing the new initiative, Mr. Neville Taraporewala, Country Manager of Yahoo! India, said, “Currently, the value added services space in India is in a high speed zone and Yahoo! India is powering ‘innovation’ by taking an extra effort to offer its customers something ‘exclusive’ regularly. The Malaika & Atul Signature Series is another example of Yahoo! innovation.”
Exotic pictures of Malaika shot in Phuket by Atul, which form the Signature Series II, will be available on Yahoo! India wap site at http://in.wap.yahoo.com. A vast section of pictures from Atul’s personal Gallery will also be made available shortly.
Speaking at the unveiling, Mr. Vishal Maheshwari, Director, Mobile Yahoo! India Mobile, said, “It is for the first time that an exciting Digital Style studio experience is made available to mobile users in India. Now, Atul’s breath-taking photographs can grace ones mobiles in special themes in the form of Screen savers, wallpapers, Video clips, Picture Messages and Logos, besides engaging Mobile Games and other features.”
Reliving her experience of the photo shoot, Malaika Arora, said, “This experience of shooting with Atul for this signature series, which will be available to one and all as downloads on mobile from Yahoo! India, has been fabulous and yes we are absolutely ecstatic with the results too.”
Ace photographer, Atul Kasbekar, said, “Yahoo is a pioneer in its field and it’s a privilege to be associated with a brand which is always innovating and providing consumers with fresh concepts. This is a unique concept from Yahoo! India, which will allow consumers an experience of a Designer Style Studio right on their fingertips.”
The Malaika Signature Series on Yahoo! India wap site at http://in.wap.yahoo.com will be available across the country, through Yahoo! India Mobile’s tie-ups with all leading cellular operators in the country.
ABOUT YAHOO! INDIA
Yahoo! India (www.yahoo.co.in), launched in June 2000, is an Internet guide designed for netizens in India and for users abroad with special interest in India. To meet the needs of local consumers, Yahoo! India offers comprehensive local and global information in the areas of news, finance, cricket, mobile, movies, jobs and greetings. Today Yahoo! India has an enviable client list comprising of leading advertisers and corporate clients across a host of industries and has a robust and fast growing business in Wireless services enabling several of its offering through leading network operators.
Yahoo! India has established itself as the pioneering and leading Internet portal providing value added services to mobile phone users across the country through SMS and WAP/GPRS. Yahoo! India Mobile currently reaches out to over sixty million mobile subscribers through leading cellular operators in India including Aircel, Airtel, BPL Mobile, BSNL, Hutch, Idea Cellular, MTNL(Mumbai), TATA Indicom, Reliance GSM, Reliance India Mobile, and Spice Telecom.
Yahoo! India’s unique offerings to the mobile customer include services like the highly popular Y! Messenger through SMS, Y! Mail for SMS, Y! PC2Mobile, Polyphonic Tunes, Wallpapers, Java Games, Ringtones, Cricket and a host of other services. The product range is continuously being expanded and we have the distinction of launching a new SMS application every fortnight.
Users can avail of our services through our two short codes – 8242 (for Y! Messenger) & 8243 (for rest of the Y! SMS services).
For further information, please contact:
Sarika Salian, Perfect Relations, Contact: 24367155 / 9821906655
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
