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Grand Souk by Talenmark Presents Opportunity for Local Brands to Go International Monday 03 October 2022 03:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Embodying the spirit of Prime Minister's localization vision 'Vocal for Local' and 'Local for Global' to fulfill the dream of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat or self-reliant India, Talenmark unveils India's biggest and first of its kind souk at the nation's biggest cultural centre within Markaz Knowledge City, at Kaithapoyil on Calicut-Wayanad National Highway. The souk is modeled on the Arabic souks of yore. Built in Arabic marketplace architecture style, it comprises of a labyrinth of 150 shops assigned for more than 50 categories of trade, giving visitors a glimpse into different cultures. With commercial space spread across 1,23,000 sq.ft in a single trade floor, it has a commercial corridor of 710 metres. Once operational, the souk anticipates a daily footfall of 10,000 people. Souk, with its distinct circular architecture, is a market that is the cradle of traditional urban culture popular in Arab societies. Unlike shopping malls that cater to middle and upper middle classes, the souk, with international and local businesses, is open and multifunctional in character, which makes it endearing to people from all walks of life. The souk at Markaz Knowledge City draws inspiration from history where the Malabar Coast had business ties with seafarers from the Arab world and developed a system of interlinked trading networks. The construction of the souk and the cultural center has been carried out by Talenmark Developers, pioneers in building iconic structures. The company is steered by the trio Habeeburahman, Hibathulla, and Muhammed Shakeel. A Launchpad for local and national products The souk, with its steady stream of local, national and international visitors, would aid the country's farmers, artisans, weavers, engineers, small entrepreneurs and MSMEs who struggle to reach new markets in every nook and corner of the world. Besides, it plays a vital role in the development of the region as a commercial center of trade. Local artisans and craftsmen would widely benefit from these bustling spaces. It also gives visitors an opportunity to connect themselves to the deep rooted culture that existed. It is also expected to throw a lifeline to the small and marginal domestic industries which are struggling to survive in the wake of the pandemic. Replete with authentic street food, artisan handicrafts, fine collectibles, unique gifts, fine art and sculptures, spices, herbs, dried fruits, candied nuts, locally blended teas, perfumes, essential oils, incense sticks, jewelry, fabrics, furnishings, souvenirs and many others that showcase local craftsmanship and Indian heritage, the vibrating trade floor and passageways of the souk are expected to brim with the hustle of tradesmen and artists. The Cultural Centre The souk is built as a part of the Cultural Centre, an amalgam of business, art, culture, shopping, and entertainment within Markaz Knowledge City at Kaithapoyil in Calicut. Besides the souk, the cultural centre has elements that allow one to leaf through the civilization such as spiritual enclave, research and development centre, international heritage museum, world library, International event centre etc. It houses a rooftop garden with more than 100 trees. The project merits a place on the world tourism map for all its salient aesthetic features resembling a Mughal monument and for its proximity to Wayanad, one of India's finest hill stations.  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Labcorp Drug Development Selects Dr. Deepa Desai as Country Head for India Monday 03 October 2022 04:00 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Deepa Desai as senior vice president and country head of Labcorp Drug Development India. A longtime health care and life sciences leader, Desai brings extensive industry and scientific knowledge to the position, which gives her oversight of more than 6,000 employees. She most recently served as CEO of D Cube Consultancy, a firm she founded to help redesign and refocus organizations and teams in the healthcare space. "Dr. Desai's broad experience and lengthy track record of driving strong business performance and scientific innovation on a global scale makes her exceptionally well-suited for the role," said Dr. Paul Kirchgraber, CEO of Labcorp Drug Development. "She has a proven passion for nurturing the careers of scientists and future leaders, and is committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. Dr. Desai will play a large part in furthering our mission to improve health and improve lives." Prior to establishing her consulting firm, Desai spent nearly two decades serving in various roles at a global contract research organization (CRO). These positions included global head of quality management systems, vice president and global lead for the company's clinical delivery network, as well as global head of cardiac safety services. Desai also acted as a diversity and inclusion champion at the CRO, making her a key advocate and mentor within the company and across the broader health care community. "Joining Labcorp presents the opportunity to be part of a globally impactful organization with a rich history of advancing life-saving science and technology," Desai said. "I'm proud to work alongside such dedicated employees and incredible leaders, who have driven Labcorp's important efforts in India for the benefit of patients, customers, clinicians and communities." An alumna of INSEAD, Desai was recognized in 2020 as one of PharmaVoice's 100 Most Inspiring Leaders, and in 2019 she received a prestigious Luminary Award from the Healthcare Businesswomen Association. She earned her degree in homeopathic medicine and surgery from Mumbai University. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prodapt Launches OpenFibreXchange to Accelerate Pan-UK Digital Connectivity Monday 03 October 2022 07:19 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Prodapt, a leading global consulting, technology, and managed services provider to the connectedness industry, today announced the launch of its OpenFibreXchange (OFX) that will enable Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to rapidly connect with the regional fibre operators to boost high-speed digital connectivity across the UK. With a singular focus on the Connectedness industry, Prodapt's OpenFibreXchange, built on cloud-native, open-source technology, will enable wholesale fibre aggregation in the UK to accelerate digital Connectedness. ISPs can seamlessly connect with regional fibre operators via OFX to deliver pan-UK digital connectivity. Prodapt is committed to accelerating the digitisation of Britain and connecting hard-to-reach communities. The investment in OFX resulted from open discussions with delegates from retail & wholesale fibre AltNets, incumbent operators, and PE firms during Prodapt's monthly Fibre CXO breakfast roundtables in London. OFX will enable the market model for any ISP to engage any fibre operator to deliver digital services across any region in the UK. "OpenFibreXchange will accelerate the time-to-market for ISPs to offer high-speed digital services across the country. The ISPs will be able to unlock the full potential of full-fibre in 80% reduced cycle time via OFX, which will bridge the gap between disparate process and tech stacks of regional fibre operators" – Mukul Gupta, EVP & Head Fibre. Many industry leaders have expressed their excitement and support for Prodapt's OpenFibreXchange. "High-speed full fibre access is indispensable for the digital economy, and OpenFibreXchange can help accelerate the collaboration between ISPs & fibre operators at a national level in the UK" – Charlie Ruddy, CEO, Digital Infrastructure. "OpenFibreXchange is a great initiative for ISPs & regionally focussed fibre AltNets to collaborate seamlessly & accelerate the digitisation of Britain" – Christos Voudouris, CTIO, Neos Networks. "Fibre is the foundation for the future of connected digital homes & enterprises in Britain, and OpenFibreXchange can accelerate the consumption of regional fibre access capacity by the ISPs"– James Warner, CSO, FullFibre. "OpenFibreXchange will be a great initiative in the Netherlands to accelerate the digital connections for communities, homes & enterprises at the national level" – Anja Raijmakers, DeltaFiber. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amitabh Bachchan Co-Anchors Banega Swasth India Season 9, a 12-Hour Live Telethon Monday 03 October 2022 11:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India With an aim of making holistic good health for all Indians a common goal, India's longest running and most credible social initiative for health is back for year 9. This campaign has been acknowledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its impact on public awareness on health and hygiene. Debuting as Banega Swacch India 8 years ago, for promoting hygiene and cleanliness, the campaign transformed into Banega Swasth India, taking forward Gandhiji's assertion that cleanliness and health are intertwined. Every year highlighted themes on good hygiene practices, clean environment and health, how a healthy India is a prosperous India and how no Indian must be left behind in the quest for good health. Season 9's theme Lakshya - Sampoorn Swasthya Ka, focuses on holistic good health for every Indian regardless and of their backgrounds. To build a future where every Indian has access to good health care and to improve average life expectancy to 80 years of age through innovation, technology, access to medical care and focused self-care. The 12-hour telethon attended by Ministers representing different states, experts from the WHO, innovators, doctors, artists and health care workers who function on the frontlines helping the most vulnerable people, focused on how we can achieve the goal of holistic health for all, setting the tone for the new year of the Campaign. These conversations were interspersed with live performances by esteemed artists such as Mohit Chauhan, Kailash Kher, Palak Mucchal, Mika Singh, Vishal Mishra, Aastha Gill, Dharmesh Yelonde and Ganesh Acharya. The event highlighted the need to prevent ill-health, and not just cure it. It stressed on the importance of good hygiene, analysed the impact of Climate change on health and examined how to better discuss the importance of adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Women's health was also a focus, while introducing the audiences to the next big innovations in health tech. This annual event and campaign has won multiple awards for being a force for bringing about social change and awareness. Amitabh Bachchan, Campaign Ambassador, says, "A Swasth Bharat needs to be our lakshya…it's the key to a prosperous future. Programs like Banega Swasth India work towards raising awareness about good health and hygiene, and this year, the spotlight is on the game-changers of health in the last 75 years. Health tech has advanced so much over the last few years – the fact that we've been able to make indigenous and affordable vaccines speaks volumes of the potential India has. Health care needs to be inclusive and accessible to every individual." Kris Licht, President Health & Global Chief Officer, Reckitt said, "Creating positive social impact which goes beyond our products and business is a natural extension of our purpose- to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world. We are certain that we will create a lasting impact in communities and, together with our partners, will contribute to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." Gaurav Jain, Senior Vice President, Reckitt - South Asia said, "The access to good health and hygiene should be a right of every individual. Our Goal is Good Health for All. This means that every Indian is able to live a healthy life. If we as individuals and communities focus on better physical and mental well-being, we will no doubt be able to achieve our 'Lakshya - Sampoorn Swasthya Ka'." Ravi Bhatnagar, Director- External Affairs and Partnerships, Reckitt- South Asia said, "The Dettol Banega Swasth India platform not only gives us a chance to make a difference, but we also get to celebrate success stories that have truly been inspiring to audience across the globe. We believe in working on SDG 17 (Partnerships) and making sure we 'Leave No One Behind' through right Public, Private and Patient Mix to make every Indian live a healthy 'Sahasra Poorna Chandrodayam' (Living 1000 full moons)." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sugar Free Jude by Merck Foundation Storybook Launched by African First Ladies in Three Languages to Raise Awareness on Diabetes Monday 03 October 2022 01:10 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany in partnership with African First Ladies launched a new children's storybook – 'Sugar Free Jude' to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness on the early detection, prevention, and management of Diabetes for children and youth across Africa in English, French and Portuguese. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation expressed, "I am very happy to bring to you Merck Foundation's new children storybook– 'Sugar Free Jude' in partnership with my dear sisters, the African First Ladies which is currently available on our social media and websites and will be distributed soon in our partner countries. Through our new children storybook, we want to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness on the early detection, prevention, and management of Diabetes, from a young age, to remind all of you that together we can fight diabetes every day and that health is our only wealth. 'Sugar Free Jude' is a story of a young school-going boy, Jude, whose daily life is affected when he is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Jude was able to manage his health condition with help from his family, friends and teachers at school and he became the advocate to fight diabetes in his school and community". Read 'Sugar Free Jude' storybook here: https://merck-foundation.com/merckfoundation/public/uploads/digital_library/1656412954_b2be045662b6b261026a.pdf According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost 70% of the African population living with Diabetes is unaware of their condition and about 45 million adult population have Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) which places them at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. "Jude symbolizes the many young men and women in Africa who suffer from Diabetes but are unaware of their condition. Early signs and symptoms of Diabetes such as frequent urination, increased thirst, feeling tired and hungry, vision problems, slow wound healing, and yeast infections must not be ignored. In case one experiences any of these symptoms, one must consult a doctor and get tested. Diabetes management is a lifestyle change, those living with this condition have to eat healthy, exercise regularly, stop smoking, and limit alcohol, sugar and salt intake," explained Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej. Merck Foundation has also released three Songs in three languages named 'NO more Diabetes, Sugar Free' in English, 'Dites non au Diabète' in French and 'Chega de Diabete' in Portuguese. And recently has released the remix of the three languages. Listen to the remix diabetes song here: https://youtu.be/1Witk3k9ykE These songs have been sung by Cwezi from Ghana for English Version, Laura Beg from Mauritius for the French Version, and Blaze from Mozambique for the Portuguese Version. The songs talk about promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes. Click here to listen to 'NO More Diabetes, Sugar Free' English Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC6VpDVoE-k Click here to listen to 'Dites non au Diabète' French Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXvL88X62DQ Click here to listen to 'Chega de Diabete' Portuguese Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMJO4JHTPZM Moreover, through "Merck Foundation Diabetes Blue Points Program" in partnership with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies, Merck Foundation has provided more than 720 scholarships for doctors from 45 Countries, of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master degree in both Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes, and 3 months Diabetes Mastercourse. Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies, has also introduced Awards for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians/ Singers, and new potential talents in these fields from African countries to Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Details of the awards: 1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details. 2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details. 3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details. 4. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2022 "Diabetes & Hypertension": All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here to view more details. Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to: submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has also released 7 inspiring children's storybooks in three languages and over 30 songs on breaking infertility stigma, supporting girls' education, and women empowerment, in English, French and Portuguese language. To listen to the Merck Foundation songs and read the Merck Foundation storybooks, please visit: https://merck-foundation.com/our-programs/Merck-Foundation-More-Than-a-Mother/Local-Songs-and-Children-Stories | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Social Entrepreneur and Environmentalist Preeta Sinha Drops Eye-Opening Climate Change-Themed NFTs with Kulturemint Tuesday 04 October 2022 04:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India After making massive strides with their recent NFT drop in collaboration with Gulzar Sahab, Kulturemint has gone on to build rapidly on their success by announcing the launch of Preeta Sinha's NFT collection. These NFTs feature a colourful blend of tones melting and meddling into each other. The first art called "klaɪmət Kahani" features a Polar Bear taking a walk through his melting habitat. The bright yellow aura emanating from the protagonist conveys the discomfort he is feeling in the moment due to the heat emanating from behind the snow caps. The second NFT "plæstɪk soup maha sagar" depicts a turtle struggling to swim as he has fallen victim to the plastic running rampant throughout the oceans. The final NFT "Jivika, Power of fuːd" depicts a globe that has melted into the shape of a cow being slaughtered alluding to the dangers of modern day factory farming and the extensive consumption of meat which is one the primary factors behind global warming. While speaking on the NFT, Preeta Sinha emphasised the importance of awareness around global warming saying, "My art much like my businesses stems from my purpose in life which revolves around raising awareness around the most pressing issues that plague the planet. Whether it's a brand, cause or vote, it's important to think consciously about the decisions we make. Every decision has an impact. There are many factors today that contribute to the climate crisis and each one stems from us. It's time to act like our life depends on it, because it does!" The illustrious Sinha family has always been at the forefront of Environmental conservation. While Shatrughan, Sonakshi, Luv & Kush have taken towards replanting trees to reverse the damage of Cyclone Tauktae among several other causes, Preeta Sinha is the star of the family when it comes to furthering environmental causes and has taken up the mantle from her predecessors. Apart from co-founding the path-breaking eco-lifestyle publication One Green Planet, the serial empath is also the brains behind category leading plant-based food app 'Food Monster' and the trailblazing zero-waste sustainable fashion brand 'Tiny Rescue' which creates empowering clothing collections focused on social and environmental causes. Kulturemint has also stated that they plan on hosting over 100 artists on their NFT Platform soon. For more such unique NFTs, one can check out the entire collection on Kulturemint.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keysight Extends Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Madras to Enable Testing Beyond 5G into 6G Research Tuesday 04 October 2022 07:33 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) that extends the relationship beyond 5G design and test into 6G research. In August 2020, Keysight signed an MoU with IITM to support Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) in the development of India-specific 5G standards to encourage Indian startups and the telecom industry to take an early lead in 5G. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) funded the large-scale project called '5G Testbed' with the goal to build a test bed that closely resembles a real-world 5G deployment using equipment developed by Keysight. As 5G is getting ready for rollout, 6G is emerging as the new wireless technology with more unique capabilities and use cases coverage. The new MoU extends the existing engagement to enable Keysight and IITM to continue working together in areas of mutual interest devoted to technical development and India's plan to launch 6G services in the country by 2030. "India has already paved the way for rapid expansion of technology in manufacturing, infrastructure, education, agriculture, and healthcare with the successful multi-band 5G auctions and is now positioned to be one of the top global markets for 5G," said Sudhir Tangri, VP and Country General Manager of Keysight India. "As a founding member of the 6G Flagship Program, we are pleased to extend our current 5G partnership with IITM into new groundbreaking 6G research to contribute to India's forward-looking 6G plans." "IIT Madras has been working on various 5G technologies and demonstrated indigenous end-to-end 5G system partnering with other institutions. Keysight test equipment has been instrumental to the development of the system and Keysight has provided invaluable support in solving some of the technical problems," said Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Professor at IIT Madras. "With the advent of 6G, IIT Madras plans to take the next steps in strengthening its collaboration with Keysight. This MoU provides a framework for working together on the next-generation beyond-5G and 6G technologies. IITM looks forward to a fruitful collaboration with Keysight." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hindustan Zinc Records Quarter II Volume Increase Y-o-Y, Metal up by 18 Percent and Silver Production up by 28 Percent Tuesday 04 October 2022 08:44 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Hindustan Zinc Limited today announced its production numbers for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2022.
2QFY23 Highest-ever second quarter mined metal production at 255kt, up 3% YoY, driven by better grades and improved mill recoveries. Sequential growth of 1% was largely on account of better grades. Refined metal production at 246kt, an increase of 18% YoY with improved smelter performance, better mined metal availability and base impact due to extended maintenance shutdown in the same period last year. However, refined metal was lower by 6% QoQ because of lower roaster availability due to breakdown of an acid storage tank at Chanderiya plant in 2QFY23 and time taken in ramp up of production post maintenance. Integrated zinc production was at 189kt, up 16% YoY and down 8% QoQ. Refined lead production was 57kt up 21% YoY and 5% QoQ. Saleable silver production was 6.2 moz, up 28% YoY and 10% QoQ in line with lead metal production and WIP liquidation. 1HFY23 First half mined metal production at 507kt was 8% higher YoY, on account of increase in ore production, further supported by better grades & improved operational efficiency. First half refined metal production at 506kt, was up 13% YoY, resulting from consistent mined metal flow from mines and better plant availability partly offset by acid storage tank breakdown at Chanderiya plant in 2QFY23. 1HFY23 integrated zinc production was at 395kt, up 13% YoY and refined lead production was at 110kt, up 16% YoY. Saleable silver production was 11.9 moz, up 19% YoY in-line with lead metal production.
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India and Wallonia, Belgium Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations, Expand Trade Partnerships in Renewable Energy Tuesday 04 October 2022 11:00 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India A trade mission of companies in the field of renewable energy from the Belgian industrial region of Wallonia announced future expansion of partnerships with its Indian counterparts. India and Belgium are engaged in a dialogue on renewable energy through a Joint Working Group co-chaired by the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). This year, India and Belgium are set to renew their memorandum of understanding in the field of renewable energy for another 5 years. A delegation of the Walloon (originating from Wallonia) business cluster TWEED took part in a week-long trade mission to meet their Indian counterparts and discussed market opportunities, knowledge transfer and technological partnerships. The Walloon business cluster TWEED congregates more than two hundred stakeholders (from MNCs to SMEs, through universities and R&D centers), with the aim of fostering high quality and industrial-size projects in the fields of the production of sustainable energy. Between 26th of September and 30th of September, the Trade Commissions of Wallonia in India programmed B2B meetings, brokerage and networking events. The delegation started the two-day program in Mumbai dedicated to meeting prospective Indian companies and large power generation groups such as Reliance or Tata, and then took part in the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo in Delhi NCR. Belgium was one of the first European countries to establish diplomatic relations with India in September 1947, just a month after India gained independence. In 2022, Belgium and India celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. During their last meeting, the two countries decided to foster collaboration in three main sectors: hydrogen, wind and energy storage. In these, Belgium has mature and disruptive projects and worldwide leaders implementing top-notch technologies, whereas India has rolled out important policies and reforms to sustain the growth of the renewable energy sector. Both countries also support the adoption of other clean technologies. In Wallonia, Belgium's French-speaking southern region, the government supports numerous circular economy projects (e.g. with infrastructure In these niches, India and Wallonia have already witnessed fruitful collaborations. For example, John Cockerill (world leader in the production of alkaline electrolysers with more than a third of the global market) announced a JV in India to co-invest in an electrolyser plant. Conversely, an important Indian conglomerate is running an R&D Centre developing new mechanisms to produce grey Hydrogen in Wallonia. Wallonia, which boasts a population of roughly a fifth of Delhi, is known to be the world's 2nd region to implement the Industrial Revolution some 150 years ago. That early innovative and pioneering spirit has remained a feature that keeps it at the forefront of engineering excellence to this day, and confers it a leadership role in a wide variety of niche sectors. Due to its ideal location in the heart of Europe's industrial crescent, Wallonia is the perfect launching pad for Indian businesses looking to develop activities in Europe and benefit from an open innovation landscape (e.g. through the Greenwin or TWEED innovation clusters). Some have already chosen it as its base, such as PCBL, Jindal or ELGI Equipment. Beyond the logistical advantage, they often based their decision on the strong incentives Walloon authorities offer foreign investors. The Walloon delegation boasts of several pioneering and award-winning multinational companies that have a long-standing association with India. Along with John Cockerill (the multi-industrial group active in hydrogen, Concentrated Solar Power and other sources of energy), the delegation comprises N-Side (data handling for the management of electricity grids), CE+T (multi-awarded pioneers who develop inverters and have long-standing collaborations in India, including an investment in a research laboratory), Armacell (manufacturing of polyethylene foams for wind turbines, among other energy applications), and chemicals company Dow (expertise in technical silicones and coatings enhancing the lifespan of solar panels in PV farms), Silox (currently investing in India in a battery recycling facility for extraction of non-ferrous metals) and Solvay (world-renowned in the field of advanced materials). These are the flag-bearers of Walloon excellence. Mr. Fabian Scuvie, Senior Energy Specialist at AWEX (Wallonia's trade & investment promotion agency), accompanied them and presented Wallonia's rich innovative ecosystems as well as a mapping of different value chains in the renewable energy sector (companies, research & academic centres, financial and governmental bodies) during two seminars in Mumbai and Delhi. Clearly, collaborations between India and Wallonia are not opportunistic in nature but, rather, the result of mutual recognition of their respective excellence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noble Sparrows Helps Serve over 4000 Families Navigate Through Grief Due to Loss of a Loved One Wednesday 12 October 2022 04:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
Social Entrepreneurship is playing an active role in helping the society by developing solutions that directly address social issues. Noble Sparrows has taken a lead in addressing one of the most painful experiences in life - the loss of a loved one. In an emergency situation like the death of a loved one, things happen very quickly, and you do not get time to think and react. In most cities. Cremation grounds & hearse services are typically run by small, stand-alone operators who are not professionally trained to deliver empathy and respect when it matters the most. Right from dealing with ambulances ready to fleece the user, to the uncaring staff at cremation grounds is a nightmare.
Noble Sparrows has a team of trained, professional and caring staff backed by a well equipped fleet of ambulances and hearse vans. They manage all aspects of the emergency seamlessly, ease the burden and let one grieve in peace. Jatin Bhargav, Co-Founder, Noble Sparrows, said, "This venture is personal for me. During an hour of need during Covid, I faced many issues which Noble Sparrows as an organization seeks to address. Dealing with ambulances ready to fleece, and uncaring staff was a nightmare. With complete disregard for my loss, they treated the situation as a commodity for the highest bidder, and made a mockery of my emotions. With Noble Sparrows we promise to deliver professional services which eases this painful experience for the families we serve " Ujjwal Sarin, Co-Founder Noble Sparrows added "We cannot reduce the pain of losing your loved ones, but we can take care of you and give you respectful farewells. Our mission is to help people during such an emergency, where empathy and care are most needed." Funeral Management is an established Social Service Sector in many countries including the USA and EU. Till 2020, death was indeed a taboo subject in India, which led to limited public infrastructure development. Not only did COVID-19 expose the frailty of the public cremation infrastructure, but it also brought the topic of loss/death as a real conversation in living rooms. As a society today people are aware of the need to plan their last rites & more nuclear families in India are opting for a hassle-free service to navigate through this period of grief. Noble Sparrows Organization manages all aspects of the cremation, right from preparation of the dead body for respectful visitation by family, to organizing and performing the last rites as per religion and customs. Other services include Hearse Vans, Embalming Services, Air Ambulances & Transportation across the world, Prayer Meetings and Memorial Services. The organization is enlisted with leading hospitals & embassies across the world The Organization has expanded rapidly with services all over major cities in India like Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh & Lucknow The Organization is actively collaborating with government agencies and is in the process of creating world-class cremation infrastructure through public-private partnerships. Jatin Bhargav added, "we stay true to our motto - and take care of every aspect of cremation so that our families can stay with their thoughts and grieve in peace." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tissot PRX, the gift for all time Wednesday 12 October 2022 04:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India As buyers enter the traditional season of gifting, many will be asking: should I choose a watch for my loved one? But then, which one? And will my budget stretch to a beautiful, stylish, timeless Swiss wristwatch? For generations, Tissot has been crafting watches that not only serve as the perfect present, but that also become symbols of the love shared between people, and of the celebratory moment of offering and receiving. Few gifts capture the surprise and joy the gift of a watch brings. Fewer still become a capsule holding the special memory shared between loved ones. When the recipient looks for the time, they will forever remember how much they're loved and how precious time with those they love is. Tissot's new gift collection has been thoughtfully curated to cater for this moment, and for every taste: masculine or feminine, classic or sporty, traditional or contemporary, relaxed or adventurous, and always beautiful. Each watch conceived and designed to be a perpetual reminder of milestones that punctuate and define the story of many lives. And while perceptions of affordability will always vary, Tissot's collection of Swiss Made watches delivers exceptional value. Considered over a lifetime of daily wear, no gift will give back as much as a Tissot watch. Festivities of the year The end of season spirit is one of generosity and gratitude. This is a time of giving and receiving, gathering with those we hold dear and celebrating and strengthening the bonds that unite us. What greater gesture than a luxury Swiss watch to emphasize how much one values those bonds? For him, try the high-functioning PRX Chronograph; for her, the sophisticated PRX 35mm with gold and diamonds. Both timeless expressions of style, modernity – and love. Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph - T1374271101100 Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80 Steel & 18k Gold Bezel - T9312074133600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The moto g72 with India's First* 10-Bit Billion Colour 120Hz pOLED Display and a 108MP Ultra Pixel Camera, Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos® & More Goes on Sale Today at 12pm on Flipkart, at an Exclusive Launch Offer Rs. 14,749* Wednesday 12 October 2022 07:55 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
The recently launched moto g72 featuring India's first* 10-Bit Billion Colour 120Hz pOLED display and industry leading 576Hz touch sampling rate, goes on sale today, exclusively on Flipkart starting at 12 noon. With over a billion shades of true-to-life color through the 10-bit technology and DCI-P3 color gamut the moto g72 makes your favorite movies and games comes to life. The 6.6" pOLED display with HDR10+ meets cinematic standards for color accuracy, brightness, and contrast level, so everything on your screen is ultra-realistic. The pOLED display enables an incredibly premium display that's ultra slim and virtually borderless. The smartphone will be up for grabs at an impressive price of Rs. 14,749* which includes a limited-period launch and Reliance Jio offers. moto g72 comes packed with a 108MP Ultra Pixel camera system that can be used to take pictures in the full 108MP or in ultra-pixel mode that works by combining nine pixels into one huge ultra-pixel that's 50% larger than before, and 9x larger ultra-pixels mean 9x more light sensitivity. This helps you click the best pictures regardless of the lighting conditions. Paired with an amazing 8MP UW camera with a 118º field of view, the camera fits more than 4x more in the frame compared to a standard 78º lens. Additionally, the smartphone boasts the stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® that deliver a clear, depth-rich sound experience plus a 5000 mAh battery with TurboPower™ 33W to enhance the binge-watching multimedia sessions. Adding on to this, the smartphone is powered by the next-level performance with MediaTek® Helio G99. Whether you're stepping up to the challenge in your favorite game or streaming the newest series, boost gaming efficiency by 20% with this innovative 6nm chipset and preserve battery life even when pushed to the limit by demanding games. This addition to the 12th generation of moto g series, boasts a pOLED display which enables an almost bezel less design that produces life like colors with a 10-bit technology for a billion colours and DCI-P3 color gamut for a true-to-life, ultra-immersive experience on your phone. This incredible display also comes with an In-display fingerprint sensor which is unseen at these price points, making it a truly flagship grade display experience at this affordable price. Furthermore, consumers also get the business-grade security of ThinkShield™ for Mobile on the moto g72 to secure their data from any threats. Alongside, consumers will experience a clean auser interface with the latest Near-Stock Android 12 along with an assured update to Android™ 13 and 3 years of security updates. Besides that, the moto g72 also features anIP52 water repellent design, 3 Carrier Aggregation, 2*2 MIMO, and more making it a great buy at this price point While India is at the cusp of a 5G revolution, 4G network is still a need for many consumers and will co-exist with 5G for years to come. Addressing the same, Motorola will continue to cater to its consumers' needs by continuing to offer phenomenal 4G as well as 5G devices across price ranges. Moto g72 is an example of the same, being a 4G smartphone with premium features at a price range that is affordable and alluring for the consumers. Availability and Pricing The moto g72 will go on sale on 12th October 2022, from 12 noon onwards, in two alluring color variants namely Meteorite Grey and Polar Blue exclusively on Flipkart. The phone will be available at an exclusive launch price of Rs. 18,999. However, customers can buy moto g72 at an effective price of just 14,749* including limited-period launch offers (Including Rs. 3000 extra on exchange + 1250 Instant Discount from select bank/s). Reliance Jio Offer: Benefits worth Rs. 5,049* (Including 4000 Cashback on prepaid recharges + 549 off on Zee5 annual membership + 500 discount voucher on Myntra). For Jio offer details, visit: https://www.jio.com/en-in/jio-motorola-g72-offer-2022 Know more at: https://www.flipkart.com/g72/p/itmfdcdb92509900?pid=MOBGEA3C9GGKUFY6 *Price including exchange and instant discount for limited period. ** Including 4000 Cashback on prepaid recharges + 549 off on Zee5 annual membership + 500 discount voucher on Myntra Detailed Specifications:
Legal, Claims and Disclaimers [General] Certain features, functionality and product specifications may be network dependent and subject to additional terms, conditions, and charges. All are subject to change without notice. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, MOTO and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
'Make Way' for the New Era of Mobility Wednesday 12 October 2022 08:15 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
"The launch of VIDA V1, powered by Hero, heralds a new chapter in sustainable mobility. VIDA meaning 'life', is a promise of a better world. An affirmation of life itself! A quality of life that ensures wellness, vitality, joy, and the permission to dream! the VIDA V1 will play a crucial role by reducing tail-pipe emissions, promoting eco-friendly behavior and leading to a conscious shift in overall consumption patterns. We must redesign the entire value system and ecosystem of a product and service to have meaningful results for the future of our planet. We have taken the responsibility to contribute towards building a sustainable future, so that the generations that come after us inherit a better planet than the one that we live in. With our tagline 'Make Way', VIDA V1 is paving the path to a greener & cleaner planet." Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO Hero MotoCorp Ushering in an era of sustainability and clean mobility, VIDA V1 – Powered by Hero – the new age fully-integrated electric vehicle (EV) made its debut. Designed and developed at Hero's state-of-the-art R&D hubs, the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur and the Hero Tech Centre Germany (TCG) near Munich, VIDA V1 is being manufactured at Hero MotoCorp's Garden Factory at Chittoor, in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The development and production of the VIDA V1 follows all-encompassing approach to sustainability involving compliance with strict environmental and social standards in the extraction of raw materials, plus the use of electricity from renewable sources and a high proportion of recycled materials in the mix. VIDA V1 is being launched in a phased manner, with the product being available for retail sales in Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur to begin with, and subsequently in other cities. Available in two variants –V1 Pro and V1 Plus, the new Electric Scooter can be booked online on vidaworld.com and at VIDA Experience Centers in Delhi, Jaipur and Bengaluru from October 10, 2022 onwards at an attractive price of INR. 2499/-. Customer deliveries will commence from the second week of December, with VIDA V1 Plus – INR 145,000/- and VIDA V1 Pro – INR 159,000/- respectively. (*ex-showroom Delhi) VIDA V1 Plus is available in three exciting colors – Matte White, Matte Sports Red and Gloss Black while VIDA V1 Pro comes in four colors, including these three and Matte Abrax Orange. Charging infrastructure VIDA, powered by Hero offers a comprehensive Charging package for maximum flexibility based on numerous customized programs for hassle-free charging at home, on the road and at work. VIDA V1 will come with a removable battery. It can be integrated at home to enable safe and convenient charging up to 11kW. Hero MotoCorp aims to build one of the best charging networks in the two-wheeler segment with fast chargers and welcomes owners of electric two-wheelers of all brands for fast and convenient charging. Impressive battery tech VIDA V1 features a high-voltage Li-Ion based battery with Nickel Manganese Cobalt chemistry having a net energy content of 3.94 kWh in VIDA V1 Pro and for the VIDA V1 Plus has a net energy content of 3.44 kWh. Batteries can stand shock loads and have gone through many industry-first test protocols for reliability. VIDA V1 goes up a gradient of 18+ degrees with a 60 % SOC and 2 riders. The VIDA V1 comes with standard five-year warranty for 50,000 kms. The batteries are covered by a warranty valid for three years or up to 30,000 kilometers. Both the variants are available in four riding modes – Sport, Ride, Eco & Custom. The VIDA V1 Pro offers a range of 165 kms and VIDA V1 PLUS offers a range of 143 kms. VIDA V1 and its systems have gone through 200,000 kilometers of testing and validation, and feedback loops that have run for 25,000 hours. VIDA V1 has been designed and tested for
Smart-tech VIDA V1 provides the customer geo-fencing, speed and distance limits. With these and real time tracking, the riders can
The 7 inches TFT is an intelligent HMI having a touchscreen enabled Over The Air for easy functionality. The smart 2-way throttle is able to provide reverse and regenerative assist. The limp home feature, keeps the rider agnostic of being stranded, since VIDA V1 offers the rider an ability to drive at 10kmph for about 8 kilometers to a location of choice, in case the SOC drops below a pre-defined limit. Vida cloud VIDA cloud is an exclusive interface that engages the rider, vehicle and the service backend to enhance efficiency and reinforce the worry-free experience. The technology interfaces through Augmented Reality, Prognostics, remote diagnostics to repair on-site, book a charging station slot, the analytics, machine learning enhances the ownership experience of the rider. Electric power train technology VIDA V1 features a highly integrated e-drive unit within a single housing that has a PMSM electric motor, IP 68 compliant and transmission. VIDA V1 gives you a top speed of 80 kmph, acceleration from 0 to 40kmph in 3.2 seconds with a maximum output of 6kW Customer propositions Bringing a fresh approach to this category, Hero MotoCorp also announced a slew of first-of-its-kind customer propositions and services. This includes Green EMI, an efficient and seamless financing platform which will not only offer an easy paper less journey but also best-in-class interest rates at 1.5-2% lesser than the prevailing financial options in the market. Hero MotoCorp has also introduced a Buy-Back scheme that provides comfort & confidence to all first time EV buyers, with a first-in-industry assurance of vehicle buy-back at 70% of purchase value between the 16th to 18th months of vehicle ownership. In yet another first-of-its-kind initiative in this category, VIDA V1 will be available to customers for TEST-RIDE FOR UP TO THREE DAYS. In addition to Pick- up and drop for customers, VIDA V1 also offers another industry-first initiative – REPAIR ON-SITE – with customer executives available to provide service anywhere. As much as the digital assets reinforce Hero MotoCorp's Tech First approach to VIDA, the Company is also creating a host of physical assets, including innovative and exciting Experience Centers at key locations and pop ups in popular malls, designed to provide an immersive and a completely differentiated experience to customers. Hero MotoCorp is also installing Pods which would be placed in vantage spots across its dealerships in various cities. For product specification details, click on the following website: https://www.vidaworld.com/vida-v1.html Website YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Felisha Cosmetics Unveils Its New Range of Products in the Recently Concluded Cosmoprof Wednesday 12 October 2022 08:54 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Felisha, a leading cosmetics company founded by Mr Pravesh Kanther in 2019, participated in the recently concluded Cosmoprof – India's largest cosmetics exhibition held at the Jio World Convention Centre. Felisha currently holds three brands under its wings – Urban Veda, Color Fx, and Skin Fx. Urban Veda is a renowned brand from UK, founded by Mr Sheilesh Shah. Visionaries in the cosmetics industry, both Mr Pravesh and Mr Sheilesh were present at Cosmoprof to exhibit the brands. Felisha Cosmetics is the pioneer in introducing innovative products in novel categories unexplored by its contemporaries. This makes Felisha a ground-breaking cosmetics company in the Indian beauty market. Cosmoprof became the perfect launchpad for Felisha as it unveiled its fresh range of nail care and enamels from Color Fx. The ranges are curated keeping in mind the trending nail game with superior quality. Felisha also announced a specially curated range of face serums, Superfood Face Elixir, under the label Skin Fx. These serums come with hero ingredients that target skin concerns like pigmentation, acne, dark spots, dry skin and likewise. Urban Veda's unique and extensive bath and body line was the highlight of Felisha's exhibit. An interactive section was set up especially for the attendees to give them a first-hand experience of the products. Sheilesh Shah, Founder, Urban Veda highlights the brands USP's and shares, "I have always been inspired by our traditional ancient remedies. At Urban Veda, we have recreated them with a twist of modernity. We have formulated products that help pollution-proof skin, leaving it less vulnerable to dehydration, dullness, stress and the urban environment. Urban Veda is a multi-award winning natural Ayurvedic skincare collection, created to tackle 21st century skin problems effortlessly." Pravesh Kanther, Founder & CEO, Felisha Cosmetics says, "Felisha Cosmetics was launched just before the pandemic, and we have since been looking for a grand platform to showcase our quality products. Cosmoprof is a largescale B2B event which makes it the perfect dais to not just stand strong and make a mark in the beauty community but also generate B2B leads to further expand our business. The three-day exhibition has concluded successfully and I am elated that Felisha Cosmetics has leveraged the exhibition seamlessly to showcase its products and unveil its new launches." Felisha Cosmetics will soon be launching over 20 new products with the objective to change the face of the cosmetics industry. The brand primarily aims to make cosmetics and skincare affordable without compromising on quality. Felisha Cosmetics stands out for paying attention to detail keeping in mind the interest of both their end consumers and the environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mondelez India, One of the First to Be Honored with Advanced 4IR Digital Lighthouse Award by World Economic Forum Wednesday 12 October 2022 10:37 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Mondelez India's state-of-the-art Sri City factory has been bestowed with the World Economic Forum's 4th Advanced Industrial Revolution (4IR) Digital Lighthouse award. It is one of the first FMCG plants in India that was awarded for 'digital excellence' driven by advanced technologies and sustainable practices. Founded in 2016, the factory has been driven by an aspiration to outgrow the market at the back of strong cost leadership and building further resilience and diversity in a volatile environment. An independent expert panel at World Economic Forum recognized the site for implementing a series of advanced 4IR use cases which aided improvements in cost, sustainability, productivity and net revenue delivery for growing business. Sri City started its digital journey on E2E process digitization, predictive capabilities, smart automations and more, which have been a driving contributor for increasing labour productivity and reducing the manufacturing cost for the factory. The Lighthouse live is the Global Light House network's annual event series that honors the new cohort of advanced sites and factories, and shares insights garnered from the application of advanced digital technologies across production networks and value chains. Year on year, the award is presented to top notch manufacturing facilities and value chains that are using 4IR to increase operational performance and environmental sustainability. Mr. Nandkumar Kulkarni, Vice President - Supply Chain, Mondelez India said, "We are delighted and honored to be one of the handful manufacturing sites in the country and globally that have been presented the World Economic Forum's prestigious Digital Lighthouse recognition. This award is proof of Mondelez India's commitment to become a future-ready organization and strengthening its business resilience through quick adoption of advanced digital technologies. We are amazed to see the power of AI-ML, AR- VR, advanced analytics and multiple use cases in all areas of supply chain and how digital can become a competitive advantage for supply chain and organization. We have seen a tremendous progress in digital quotient of team and that will remain a cornerstone of our future journey. We are grateful to all the employees of Sri City who have actively contributed and voyaged with us through the factory's digital transformation journey and made the company's collective dream a reality. We look forward to sustaining this momentum across all our major factories, end to end supply chain and being a beacon for our peers by actively contributing to the economic growth of the country." Mr. Francisco Betti, Head of Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum added, "Member of the Global Lighthouse Network - a unique global community of like-minded peers - are exploring synergies and collaborating to share insights and best practices on how to unlock not only efficiency, productivity and growth, but also new levels of sustainability and workforce engagement, to lead towards a cleaner and more inclusive future of manufacturing." As of today, the Global Lighthouse network includes 103 global frontrunners in advanced manufacturing, selected from the top 1,000 manufacturing facilities and supply chains over the past 3 years. These sites serve as beacons for the world, exemplifying the type of production approach that can drive the next engine of global economic growth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
H&M Move Teams up with Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Get the World Moving Friday 21 October 2022 04:49 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India It is with great excitement that H&M Move is welcoming Zlatan Ibrahimović to their team. The well-known Swedish football player will join the brand in their mission to get the whole world and everybody moving through democratising sport. Zlatan will start his long-term commitment as global Brand Mover for H&M Move with a campaign in spring 2023. Zlatan Ibrahimović is one of the greatest strikers of all time and has played in the world's biggest leagues. More than twenty years into his football career, Zlatan still plays up front for AC Milan and is Sweden's all-time leading goal-scorer. He is also a father, a hiker, speaks five languages and has a passion for taekwondo. Zlatan is the ultimate multimover. "I often felt like I was judged or excluded from moving growing up. Boys and girls growing up like I did should be able to wear what the professional athletes wear. That is what H&M Move stands for. I strongly believe in the brand mission of giving everybody the chance to move. Because moving has changed my life 100%." Zlatan Ibrahimović, Professional Footballer and Multimover To welcome Zlatan to the H&M Move team, Mover Jane Fonda offered him some priceless one-to-one keep-fit coaching. The film finds the Academy Award-winning actor, activist and fitness icon in instructor mode, encouraging Zlatan through some of her legendary moves. But how will Zlatan take her instructions? *WATCH THE FILM HERE* *WATCH THE INTERVIEW WITH ZLATAN HERE* In keeping with H&M Move and Zlatan's mission to get the whole world and everybody moving, earlier this month the brand welcomed Diana Amini as Head of the Move Community Program. She brings with her extensive experience from the non-profit sector, including 7 years as Global Manager of the H&M Foundation. Diana will build a global initiative that works closely with communities facing some of the largest obstacles to opportunities to move. She will work with a team of experts and thought leaders - including our global Brand Movers - who will each bring invaluable expertise from their fields. "Removing barriers to sport is very much at the heart of H&M Move's purpose. I'm beyond excited to join a dynamic global team and work together on new and exciting ways to drive positive change. Our first move will be to focus on children facing barriers to participation. We will gradually extend our work to get everybody moving." Diana Amini, Head of Community Program at H&M Move | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scrut Automation Hires Todd Dekkinga as Its Chief Information Security Officer Friday 21 October 2022 06:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Scrut Automation, a leading automation platform for risk and information security (infosec), has appointed Todd Dekinga as its Chief Information Security Officer. Dekkinga's years of experience with state-of-the-art cloud technologies will accelerate Scrut's product vision and overall security posture. Dekkinga has over 20 years of experience in IT, including more than 15 years in IT and security leadership, and he has designed, developed, and deployed enterprise architecture and security strategies for organisations including E2open, Versartis, JUUL Labs, Genomic Health, and Crescendo Biosciences. He is a known expert in cloud computing, information security, Protected Health Information (PHI), and compliances such as HIPAA and SOX, among others. He also serves as an advisor for leading Silicon Valley companies such as Zoom and Box. Aayush Ghosh Choudhury, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Scrut Automation remarked, "As we move toward risk-first approach to information security to assist SMB and mid-market customers in reinforcing robust security measures, Todd's insights from his extensive experience in the field will be invaluable to us as we develop products to help our customers gain complete visibility into their risk and security posture." "Scrut Automation has quickly established itself as a leader in the compliance field, and I am particularly impressed by the company's commitment to the highest degree of cybersecurity," said Dekkinga. "As Scrut Automation continues to scale, we will establish and implement the best possible security practices for ourselves, our customers, and our business partners." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costa Coffee Unveils CostaWaliDiwali Campaign in Collaboration with Artist Christina Furtado Friday 21 October 2022 08:20 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Adding to the Diwali merriment, Costa Coffee, Coca-Cola's leading player in the commercial beverage categories in India, has unveiled its festive campaign CostaWaliDiwali. The new campaign is as innovative as it is heartwarming, and is aimed at connecting with young coffee enthusiasts in the country. CostaWaliDiwali seeks to encourage its audiences to come together to celebrate this festive season, by bonding over light-hearted moments with a cup of coffee. Costa Coffee as part of the campaign will be collaborating with artist Christina Furtado, famously known as '_potatoface_'. Through this collaboration, artist Christina Furtado, the face behind the popular social media sensation PotatoFace, has been roped in to design a digital mini-series and Costa cups in line with the festive spirit. The series of digital videos depict the joy of celebrating Diwali with loved ones. With a splash of vibrant colours and relatable animated scenarios, Furtado will also be designing limited-edition festive coffee cups. The creatives represent Costa Coffee's vision of delivering imaginatively crafted coffee experiences. Commenting on the new campaign, Vinay Nair, General Manager, India & Emerging Markets, Costa Coffee, said, "At Costa Coffee, we aim to identify varying occasions in India, as the country is a melting pot when it comes to culture and traditions. For generations, coffee has been a reason for people to come together and mingle. We are deeply rooted in the Indian community and believe Diwali to be the perfect time to bond with loved ones and relive fond traditions. A uniquely creative collaboration with Christina Furtado is a testament to our vision of establishing a unique Costa Diwali tradition while engaging with our consumers while they reminisce nostalgic festive memories." Creative partner, Christina Furtado, said, "Growing up in India, I have always been mesmerised with Diwali and collaborating with Costa Coffee, my favourite coffee brand, is a dream come true. Not only that my Diwali design is featured on Costa Coffee cups pan India, but we are also inspiring our audience to reminisce precious memories of Diwali through the IG short reels mini-series. This project with Costa Coffee has been an emotional and nostalgic ride. I am glad we that are able to strike a chord with millions of people across the country. This campaign will forever be close to my heart." Costa Coffee continues to handcraft the finest quality coffee for the Indian market. The brand has been expanding its cafe footprint in India, focusing on high-streets, malls & airports, and aims to further expand its reach to a pan-India presence by 2025. Watch the series of digital films here: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WBR Corp Iconic Achievers Awardees Felicitated at Mumbai Friday 21 October 2022 09:19 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India WBR Corp, one of the reputed branding companies in Asia, has recently organized the 6th Edition of their Signature event named "Iconic Achievers' Award". "Iconic Achievers Awards" is organized every year to recognize the topmost Iconic personalities for their contribution to their respective sectors, social work and COVID relief efforts. The ceremony provides a unique networking opportunity between celebrities and corporates. The spectacular Iconic Achievers Award Ceremony was organized on October 15, 2022 at Holiday Inn hotel in Mumbai. The ceremony was graced by Mr. Sandeep Patil (Former Cricketer). The awardees included leading celebrities, personalities, industry leaders and brands from various sectors like Entertainment, Sports, Media, Social Work, Hospitality, Music, Literature, Education, Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Wellness, Beauty, Real Estate etc. were honored for their outstanding contribution for accelerating the growth of the country in these exceptionally tough times when the country and the entire world is coming out of the Pandemic. The sponsors and partners for this event were Apex Insurance Consultant Ltd., Celeb Beauty Secret, Totkaa and Brands Connect. Team APEX is proud to be recognized as a business that has made the most significant impact in securing the professional and personal fortune of the medical community and the society. More than One Lac satisfied medical professionals is a Celebration of the company's positive impact that they are the Best in crisis management Business recognition. Being a risk manager for the medical fraternity means being innovative, agile, and willing to embrace change. That's why APEX created a platform of passionate and idea-driven experts from the legal to the medico-legal community. The winners of this prestigious award included: Leslee Lewis (Music Composer), Rajpal Yadav (Actor), Priya Malik (Actor & Poet), Ajay Chopra (Chef ), Shravan Shah(Miss Malini Entertainment & Content Head), Mini Mathur (Actor / Anchor), Adah Sharma (Actor), Ankita Lokhande Jain(Actor), Darshan Kumaar (Actor), Vikas Kumar (Actor), Varun Badola (Actor), Yesha Rughani (Actor), Inaamulhaq (Actor), Shakti Arora (Actor), Kanwar Dhillon (Actor), RJ Anmol (RJ ), Chhavi Mittal (Actor), Ahsaas Channa (Actor), Smile Foundation (NGO), Pooja Gor (Actor), Poonam Soni (Jewellery Designer) Vijay Ganguly (Choreographer), Parvaaz (Music Band), Manav Manglani (Media), Kavya Jones(Singer). Other key awardees include names like Naarad PR and Image Strategists (Siddhant Gill & Vedant Gill), Dr. Rishi Sharma (Director - Candrol Cancer of Oncology), Same Day Shifting (United Art Logistics India Pvt. Ltd.), Mr. Rajesh P Ayyathan (REDBOTS Advertising), Pramaan Photography, Crypque Private Limited, Dr. Hiran Das Mahar, Mr. Rajeeb Lochan Panda (Infinite Love Academy), Tantalum Academy Pvt. Ltd., FirstMeridian Business Services Limited, Mr. Nikhil Srivastav, Mr. Thrinadh Palanati (Celebrity Wings), Mr. Ajeet Joshi, Ms. Geet Parag Patani, Mr. D.K Soni, JustVerified (Credence Redefined Services Private Limited), Kalaa Dental Care, Ms. Anjali Singh etc. "WBR Corp is continuously working towards creating unique branding platforms and strategies for organizations and professionals across the globe. Our customized branding solutions result in improvement in the visibility and popularity of our winners. It also positively impacts the overall quality of products and services they offer as they have a reputation to live up to, effectively enabling them at rise to match the international standards," said Ms. S Gupta, Director of WBR Corp. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dell Technologies to Launch Solar Community Hubs Portfolio in India to Support the Digital India Mission Friday 21 October 2022 09:24 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
Dell Technologies today announced the launch of its new digital inclusion program in India to improve standards of living and support more employment opportunities for youth and women in six aspirational districts. Developed as part of its Solar Community Hubs portfolio, six solar-powered vans equipped with PC technology, 4G connectivity and access to digital services will be deployed to underserved communities. The solar-powered vans will serve six communities identified as aspirational districts, including: Yadgir (Karnataka), Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Agartala (Tripura), Haridwar (Uttarakhand) and Kalahandi (Odisha). These districts are identified by the government of India as those with poor socio-economic indicators. The goal of this program is to positively impact 2 million people by March 2023 through digital inclusion opportunities. Dell Technologies' executives Chuck Whitten, co-chief operating officer and Alok Ohrie, president & managing director for India, hosted the inauguration ceremony at Karnataka Public School in Jeevan Beema Nagar, Bengaluru. "The potential of technology and the digital economy can only be fully realized when a sizable percentage of our population is supported with digital inclusion opportunities. Dell in India has pursued this vision, which is consistent with our government priorities. Our partnership with the Common Services Centers scheme allows us to turn our vision into reality," said Ohrie. Dell and the Common Service Centers Scheme (CSC)1 are working together to address the digital divide in communities by providing greater access to basic digital needs. The solar-powered vans address common digital needs, including devices, broadband, digital literacy and critical skills for the digital economy. The program aims to provide digital tools and resources to empower youth and women with primary technical skills training, entrepreneurship support, education, career guidance, and revenue-generating services to support job creation and financial sustainability. Learning Links Foundation will provide on-the-ground support for the vans, which are equipped with self-paced digital and financial literacy, cyber safety and coding learning content. The educational content is designed to empower the communities through access to digital knowledge and skills, while developing safe online habits in a connected world. Communities will be equipped with creative, problem-solving and analytical skills. "At Learning Links Foundation, we are committed to supporting digital inclusion and innovation as an important pillar for sustained human improvement. We are extremely proud of this partnership with Dell Technologies and the Solar Community Hub program. Together, we are bridging the digital divide by bringing technology to the doorstep of rural communities and supporting our country's digital India mission." said Nuriya Ansari, President, Learning Links Foundation. The vans will also serve as e-Government service centers and introduce communities to Digital India initiatives. Through in-person learning, the curriculum will provide students with a digital certificate from CSC upon completion of the course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Motorola's Moto e22s Goes on Sale Starting 22nd of October at Just Rs 8,999 on Flipkart and Leading Retail Stores Friday 21 October 2022 01:04 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India
Motorola today announced the sale of its new moto e22s, starting 12 noon, 22nd October 2022 on Flipkart and leading retail stores. The moto e22s boasts a stunning 16.51cm (6.5") IPS LCD display with built-in IPS technology, a 20:9 aspect ratio with a fluid 90Hz1 refresh rate. With a premium look, great in-hand feel, and a specially crafted sleek yet sturdy design with beautiful looking visual patterns, the smartphone is bound to make heads turn. Additionally, with an IP52 water-repellent2 rating, you're never going to have to worry about minor spills and splashes. The device sports a 16MP AI powered camera system with Dual capture for video recording, with numerous other camera features. All this running on the purest form of Android OS, the Android™ 12. Talking about battery life, it comes with a 5000mAh battery. Along with a massive battery backup, it also comes with massive storage, 64GB3 which can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card4. Not just that, the moto e22s also comes with dual dedicated SIM slots along with a microSD card slot. When it comes to performance, the moto e22s packs a MediaTek Helios G37 2.3 GHz octa-core processor with HyperEngine technology, which gives the phone a boost across the board. All this with 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, for smooth, fast and fluid response. Besides that, the moto e22s comes with some additional features, such as a side fingerprint sensor, moto gestures and more. Availability and Pricing: The moto e22s will go on sale from 22nd October, 12 noon onwards on Flipkart and leading retail stores at a disruptive price of just Rs 8,999, in two spectacular colors, Eco Black and Arctic Blue. Know more at: https://www.flipkart.com/e22s-eco-black-64-gb/p/itm3f549884340a4?pid=MOBGGDUHYAMJVF5U Offers: Reliance Jio Offer: Benefits from Reliance Jio worth Rs. 2,549 - Including Rs. 2000 cashback on recharge and Rs. 549 discount on annual Zee5 membership. Jio Offer details: https://www.jio.com/en-in/jio-motorola-e22-offer-2022 Annexure
Legal, claims and disclaimers Certain features, functionality and product specifications may be network dependent and subject to additional terms, conditions, and charges. All are subject to change without notice. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, MOTO and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. microSD is a trademark of the SD-3C, LLC. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. 1 Auto mode has a minimum device refresh rate of 60Hz and a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz; actual refresh rate may be less and will vary based on app/content limitations and requirements, device mode settings, and other factors. 2 Water-repellent design creates a barrier to help protect against moderate exposure to water such as accidental spills, splashes or light rain. Not designed to be submersed in water, or exposed to pressurized water, or other liquids; may diminish over time. Not waterproof. 3 Check with your retailer for availability. 4 All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns. 5 Available user storage is less due to many factors, including operating system, software and functions utilizing part of this capacity; may change with software updates. 6 Supports up to 1TB microSD card, microSD cards sold separately. Content with DRM restrictions may not be able to be moved to the card. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro Tennis League 2022 - Riya Bhatia and Ramkumar Ramanathan Become the Highest-Bid Players in the Auction, League to Take Place in December Friday 21 October 2022 01:22 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Pro Tennis League 2022 kicked off with the auction on 16th October 2022 in the Davis Cup Lounge at RK Khanna Tennis Stadium in New Delhi. The auction process started with the founder of the Pro Tennis League Mr Aditya Khanna addressing the dignitaries, team owners and players present. Khanna said, "We are excited to host the best of Indian tennis and an international star like Matthew Ebden in our tournament. PTL is like a tennis carnival for all the fans and other personnel related to the game." "The main motive of the PTL has been to promote the youngsters and build a healthy tennis ecosystem. I am grateful that people have recognized our motive and come forward to support this initiative." With ex-pro players already allotted to the 8 teams who also acted as mentors, the auction kicked off with India's number 1 Ramkumar Ramanathan attracting big bids from most of the teams. Eventually, Bangalore Challengers secured the services of the experienced player. 2-time Wimbledon champion Matthew Ebden was snapped by Gurgaon Sapphires. Other big names such as Vishnu Vardhan, Arjun Kadhe and Divij Sharan went to Rajasthan Tigers, Meerut Stag Babolat Yoddhas and Jodhpur Sankara respectively. 2022 Fenesta Men's Singles National Champion Manish Sureshkumar went to ProVeri Supersmashers and 2022 Fenesta U-18 Junior National Champion Denim Yadav, who also won the Road to PTL Delhi edition went to Meerut Stag Babolat Yoddhas. The highest bid of the auction was secured by Riya Bhatia who will play for ProVeri Supersmashers. Doubles pair Sharmada Balu and Sravya Shivani went to Gurgaon Sapphires and Lucknow Aviators respectively. Bangalore Road to PTL winner Maanav Jain went to Jodhpur Sankara. Road to PTL winners from the women's section Kavya Khirwar and Yashwaswini Panwar went to DMG Delhi Crusaders and Jodhpur Sankara. Unveiling the trophy of PTL, India's Davis Cup Captain Rohit Rajpal said, "I am pretty excited for this edition of Pro Tennis League. The organisers along with DLTA have been doing a brilliant job in terms of promoting tennis with their PTL. It is a great platform for the youngsters to rub shoulders with pro players and gain experience." PTL Coffee Table book was launched on the occasion with previous memories of PTL editions. Launching the book, Davis Cup coach of India and tennis legend Zeeshan Ali said, "I'm excited to be playing as well after many years. This is such a great platform for everyone to enjoy the beautiful game of tennis. Leagues have done great for every sport and it will do the same for tennis." "It is a good chance for everyone. The youngsters can get the experience of playing with the pros such as Matthew Ebden and Ramkumar Ramanathan and the pros to have a good chance to impart their knowledge." Season four of the Pro Tennis League is scheduled from 1st to 5th December in RK Khanna Tennis Stadium, New Delhi. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
upGrad Commits 320 Crores (USD 40 Mn) for Harappa Global School of Leadership Thursday 22 September 2022 05:00 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Harappa Learning - part of Asia's largest higher edtech company upGrad, today unveiled plans to create a one-of-its-kind Leadership School to build the Owners & top management of tomorrow. Pramath Raj Sinha, Founding Dean of ISB & Chairman of Harappa Education and someone who has transformed management education, will lead this initiative that commits to training over 50,000 working professionals to take their first step toward Leadership. The Harappa School of Leadership will be a distinctive global institution for leaders-in-the-making and will offer a range of live-only programs to give mid-career professionals the most in-demand skills for success. Its inaugural offering, the Accelerated Management Program, combines the rigor and pedigree of the best global MBAs - rich in Business, Data, Product Marketing, and leadership. New programs to follow will include the Design Leadership program & Women's Leadership program. The Harappa - upGrad powerful combination brings together pioneering minds and forces that also carry decades of rich institutional experience & unmatched entrepreneurial ambition with them. Commenting on the same, Pramath Raj Sinha added, "Never before has the world needed ever-increasing leadership capacity across sectors and industries. All 'future of work' research highlights the growing demand for leadership skills over technical skills. Harappa was built with the mission to teach leadership skills in an affordable, engaging, high-quality, and high-impact manner on a global scale. We are excited about putting our money where our mouth is - taking a mission mode approach to solving the leadership skills gap across the world." "There is a Re-Skilling Revolution taking place around the world, and the crying need for more leaders & entrepreneurs at companies, start-ups, and even in public service has never been more critical and urgent. Harappa brings unique insights into what it takes to hone your management skills with the right mix of domain expertise coupled with the soft skills needed to lead from the front and therefore, we are doubling down and investing to bring these courses at affordable prices and right duration of courses, to connect with working professionals around the world," concluded Ronnie Screwvala, Chairperson & Co-founder, upGrad. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
L&T Technology Services, ISG and CNBC TV18 Launch First-Ever Digital Engineering Awards Thursday 22 September 2022 05:00 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leading pure-play engineering services company, today announced the launch of the first-ever Digital Engineering Awards, in association with Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, and business news channel CNBC TV18 in India. The Digital Engineering Awards recognize outstanding leaders who challenge the status quo with innovative approaches that maximize performance and value across the entire lifecycle of an asset, and lead to a more sustainable future. Enterprises and their service providers are invited to submit nominations through October 15, with winners announced during a gala awards celebration to be held in December in the U.S. Enterprise award winners, selected by a global panel of industry experts, will be named in nine categories – five team awards and four individual awards:
Amit Chadha, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, L&T Technology Services Limited, said, "The need of the hour is dominated by demand for continuous evolution, driven by disruptive innovations. Given the rapid transformational disruptions across the industry, Digital Engineering has become more prominent than ever. Through the pioneering Digital Engineering Awards, our endeavor is to provide a platform that brings together global leaders, thus leading to new industry benchmarks and innovations." Michael P. Connors, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ISG, said, "Digital Engineering is now a top priority for companies looking to compete in an increasingly digitized, intelligent and networked global marketplace. Through an interconnected ecosystem of platforms, devices and data, this discipline enables companies to create new business models, deliver superior customer experiences and achieve operational efficiencies on a scale never before imagined. We are delighted to partner with LTTS and CNBC to recognize outstanding achievements in this space." Shivakumar S, Chief Operating Officer, Branded Content Business at Network 18, said, "The ER&D industry is a true sunrise sector, responsible for digital transformations on a global scale. Digital Engineering is leading to shorter product lifecycles, smarter products and solutions, paperless factories, and a host of other notable innovations. The Digital Engineering Awards will play an important role in celebrating and showcasing such new-age technology success stories. We believe we are the ideal media partner for the awards, given the strength of our brands CNBC-TV18 and Moneycontrol, which have been informing audiences in business, technology and retail for more than two decades now in India." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thums Up Unveils Stump Cam Campaign Ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 Thursday 22 September 2022 08:45 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
With the ICC T20 Men's World Cup just around the corner, Thums Up, Coca-Cola India's first billion-dollar homegrown brand, has unveiled a new 'StumpCam' campaign to provide audiences with exclusive access to match footage and content. Thums Up will be adopting a digital-first, multi-tech marketing approach to drive consumer engagement for the content-led campaign. The campaign, which features renowned cricketers and superstar bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Umran Malik, and Brett Lee, aims to amplify Thums Up's new "Stump Cam" offering, which will offer a thrilling view into exclusive 'Toofani' match moments, straight from the pitch. After each World Cup match, the Stump Cam video of 'Toofani' cricketing moments will be accessible to viewers by scanning a QR code on the Thums Up bottle. The offering will enable cricket lovers to access unique content from the tournament like never before. Commenting on the new campaign, Arnab Roy, Vice President & Head-Marketing, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia, said, "Cricket is a shared passion which connects billions of fans across genders, generations, and cultures. We are always finding innovative ways to activate passion points like cricket and especially the ICC T20 World Cup. Thums Up's "Stump Cam" will offer audiences the most 'Toofani' view of key moments of the tournament - leveraging the Stump Cam footage was a disruptive opportunity that would bring to fans a complete new way of experiencing the game. We are elated to have on board with us India's lead bowler and star Jasprit Bumrah, who is an indispensable asset for the Indian team; Umran Malik, who is touted as the fastest bowler in the country today; and one of the legends of the game, Brett Lee. This is the first time we are doing a content-led campaign, voiced by cricketing stalwarts like Harsha Bhogle." Commenting on his association with Thums Up, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, said, "Thums Up has been a longstanding partner and supporter of events and athletes across sporting formats and I'm extremely happy to have been associated with it for over a year now. It's exciting to bring to cricket lovers and fans the brand's new offering "Stump Cam" which will enable them to access thrilling cricketing content from a never-seen-before angle, straight from the pitch and get closer to the game." Brett Lee, Australian former international cricketer and one of the fastest bowlers of his time, added, "I am ecstatic to be partnering with India's most iconic soft beverage brand Thums Up, for their new StumpCam campaign. I have lived and breathed cricket all my life, and I am thrilled to be part of Thums Up's "Stump Cam" offering, which will excite consumers beyond measure as it gives them the ultimate view of key match moments as if they were watching it right from the pitch. #WicketSeCricket!" The campaign film has been conceptualized by Ogilvy. Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India says, "Thums Up's 'Stump Cam' is the most daring end-to-end experience idea. It's the most Toofani, the closest possible view of the ICC T20 Men's World Cup. And the ticket for this is the Thums Up bottle. We are proud to conceptualise and execute this end-to-end engagement idea in partnership with some incredible partners from the world of content. #WicketSeCricket campaign is an invitation for every Thums Up drinker to experience a Toofan he or she hasn't had so far." Ritu Sharda, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India- North, adds, "From sitting on tree-tops, to gathering around paan shops, India has watched cricket in every possible way. But we wanted to give Thums Up fans an opportunity to get the most toofani 'view' in the house and frankly that's where Thums Up Stump Cam found its genesis. We wanted people to really feel the rush of a ball coming right at them at 95 mph. We wanted them to experience cricket, like a cricketer does, right from the middle of the pitch. We are partnering with ICC and Oaktree Sports, for a 24-hour match to pack to screen marathon, making World Cup 2022, the most toofani World Cup you have ever seen. Dum hai toh dekho #WicketSeCricket." Thums Up has been a longstanding partner of the ICC (International Cricket Council). The Coca-Cola Company has a long history of partnering with major sporting events around the world, including an eight-decade long association with the Olympics, four decades with the FIFA, and nearly 25 years with World Cup Rugby. These associations with sporting events underscore the company's philosophy of endeavoring to be a part of the joyous moments and occasions of its consumers. Watch the TVC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSFd3mw8oIg Link to microsite: https://tustumpcam.coke2home.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maranello, a Premium Luxury Brand of Door Handles and Hinges Unveils Its New Collection at the 4-Day Expo Hosted by D-arc BUILD at Pragati Maidan Thursday 22 September 2022 10:52 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
The D-arc BUILD brings India's leading 4-day Expo, featuring a distinctive collection of design, architecture, building and construction-related technologies at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, starting from September 22nd 2022. Maranello, a pioneer in architectural hardware segment in India and a prominent exhibitor at this event unveiled its JAALI collection of door handles and hinges at the event, a relevant architectural element of design. Furthermore, they also showcased their collection of high-quality and unique handcrafted luxury door handles and hinges collection in collaboration with eminent artists from The Art Floor to artistically represent the entire product portfolio of Maranello. Commenting on the event, Akshay Bhargava, Director, Amrapali Steels Pvt Ltd said, "We are thrilled to showcase our products at India's leading Expo in collaboration with the Art Floor. Despite the abandonment of classical and medieval construction methods in favour of more modern techniques, I believe that jaali remains a relevant architectural element from an environmental perspective. Bringing the architectural glory, we have launched our first-of-its-kind JAALI collection." With an aim to artistically highlight the much in demand Modern Collection, Vintage Collection, and Classic Collection of masterful Guilloche handles, finishes, and different series of door handles, Maranello has collaborated with The Art Floor, to present an art walk 'a fusion of art & engineering'. A rich repertoire of expression evolved over the decades of the individual practices of four eminent artists & the finest designers at Maranello. The exhibition is showcasing some classic works by artists such as Trithankar Biswas, Avijit Roy, Mohd. Naseem and Dashmeet aka Dash. Some of the highlights of the exhibition are the 'Flying Man' by Avijit Roy, the Sculpture is truly a marvel of art & engineering; "Motion Engineering" by Tirthankar Biswas, a collection of spontaneous drawings from the store of masters' imaginations; Natural Landscapes Engineered Art by Mohd. Naseem; 'Beauty & the Beast' and Earthscape by Dashmeet aka Dash. The 4-day Expo is happening at Pragati Maidan starting from today 22nd September and will conclude on 25th September 2022. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fortune 500 Company Avery Dennison Opens Digital Acceleration Center in Bangalore, Offering Opportunities for New Technology and Innovation Thursday 22 September 2022 11:07 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Avery Dennison recently opened its newest Digital Acceleration Center (DXC) in Bangalore's Manyata Tech Park. A leader in materials science and manufacturing, the Fortune 500 company is paving the way for the digitalization of the apparel industry by bridging the physical and digital worlds. "As part of our journey to bridge the physical and digital worlds, the Digital Acceleration Center will enable us to bring products and services to markets and customers at an accelerated pace," said SVP/GM Global Apparel Solutions, RBIS Michael Barton. "We are thrilled to establish this center in Bangalore and advance our efforts to give every physical product a digital identity," he added. Avery Dennison opened DXC India and plans on adding more in other parts of the world, including Dallas, Texas, and Shenzhen, China. "Our DXC in India will drive innovation using digital solutions," said RBIS IT VP Sanjay Agrawal. "This is one of our many efforts to accelerate digital and data competence for solutions leadership and enhanced customer experience." The Center will bring together top talent in big data, AI/ML, ERP Cloud, data science, data engineering, customer experience, digital solutions, IoT, iCore, smart manufacturing, and printing solutions to drive innovation and digitalize the company's infrastructure. The company aims to use this digital transformation to create a more streamlined and sustainable future for its employees, customers, and consumers. "Expanding our talent and workforce capabilities in Bangalore will enable our company to accelerate digital optimization and transformation and future-proof our IT workforce," said SVP and CIO Nicholas Colisto. "Our integrated, holistic workforce strategies are helping us tap into diversity and modern skillsets required for executing our digital journey." For more information about Avery Dennison, visit www.averydennison.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coimbatore's Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Adds Another Feather to Its Cap of Honors Friday 23 September 2022 04:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Sri Ramakrishna Hospital collaborates with the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Saicity to treat patients around the world with complex heart conditions free of cost under the "Gift of Life" project. Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is one of the advanced hospitals in Southern India that offers sophisticated healthcare at affordable prices and people from around the world are getting treated for the rarest health issues. Sri Ramakrishna Hospital was started with a mission to provide advanced healthcare to everyone seeking medical help. With such a vision, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital has taken a step to collaborate with the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Saicity to implement the "Gift of Life" project, which involves providing open heart surgery for children in need absolutely free of cost. This project has been a boon in India and various countries like the Philippines and Sri Lanka. Although many children were provided with the best treatment through "Gift of Life", three children with a rare congenital heart condition were recently brought to Sri Ramakrishna Hospital from the Philippines. Once the children arrived, they were immediately evaluated and heart condition was analysed by Paediatric Cardiologist Dr. Devaprasath, and they required complex heart surgeries. Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's Paediatric Cardiac Surgical team, headed by Dr. Vijay Sadasivam and Anaesthetist Dr. Narendra Menon, carried out the Procedure. The children recovered within a week with no signs of any complications or post-operative concerns and were soon discharged after the final check-up; and were also ensured that they were in suitable condition to board the flight. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The New Jimmy Choo VARENNE AVENUE Handbag Family Launches in India Friday 23 September 2022 09:10 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Jimmy Choo is delighted to announce the launch of the new VARENNE AVENUE handbag family in India. Autumn 2022 marked the official introduction of Jimmy Choo's VARENNE AVENUE family, an extension of the brand's existing VARENNE family. Defined by a distinctive matelassé leather finish and topped off with the Jimmy Choo's signature bevelled monogram, these sumptuous handbags – available in a palette including candy pink, gold, back and rich burgundy - capture the glamorous, confident, and daring spirit of the house. Taking center stage is the candy pink VARENNE AVENUE QUAD handbag, a future classic that deftly combines the cutting-edge design, exceptional quality and time-honored craft that is integral to Jimmy Choo. Varenne Avenue was unveiled at an exclusive dinner party attended by fashion insiders including; Shanaya Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Antara Motiwala Marwah, Alaviaa Jaffrey, Tasheen Rahimtoola, Priyanka Kapadia, Summiyya Patni, and more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schmidt Futures and Rhodes Trust Announce Second Cohort of Rise Global Winners: One Hundred Brilliant 15- to 17-Year-Olds Supported with Benefits to Serve Others for Life Friday 23 September 2022 11:26 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Today, Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners. Rise finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. It is the flagship program of Schmidt Futures and the anchor of a broader $1 billion philanthropic commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt to talent development across their initiatives. Our 2022 Rise Global Winners include youth aiming to promote literacy among underprivileged children; predict the effect of Alzheimer's drugs using bioinformatics; create a sustainable gummy vitamin that combats anemia; educate communities on mental health stigmas and many more. With over 22 new countries represented this year, the global program continues to further expand its network with a broader range of talented young leaders from diverse backgrounds, including applicants from over 170 countries. Schmidt Futures' mission is to bet early on exceptional people making the world better. Betting on young people between the ages of 15-17 and potentially staying with them for life, Rise is both the earliest and the longest bet on talent in Schmidt Futures' portfolio. This year, Rise is proud to have nine Global Winners hailing from India, and is honored to partner with organizations such as Teach for India. Their efforts to spread the word about Rise, support youth in applying and provide exciting programming opportunities, contributed to the second year of success across the country. "We are looking for extraordinarily bright people everywhere because genius can have an outsized impact on improving the world when applied to its hardest problems," said Eric Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures. "Building a network of brilliant young people who want to make the world better is a key goal of Rise. Development in today's world depends on people working together." "Today's announcement of the Rise Winners is not the conclusion of a process, but rather the starting point for the young people in the program. They will have continuing opportunities to change the world for the better as they continue their education and find ways to collaborate," said Wendy Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and president of The Schmidt Family Foundation. "We are counting on them to become future leaders, using their collective gifts to help solve the world's most challenging problems." Rise remains intentionally broad both in the selection of talent and in their projects to help unveil hidden brilliance, in whatever form it takes, wherever it is in the world. The program further prides itself in recognizing brilliance with unique perspectives and across various focus areas, skills, and issues. Since its inception, Rise has welcomed over 150,000 people from over 170 countries to its community, and has selected 200 winners from 69 countries of origin. From over 120,000 registrants, the 2022 Winners were selected after a rigorous application process which included peer and expert review of service projects, formal assessments of talent, and group interviews. The 2022 Global Winners stood out not only for their impactful projects spanning from medical innovation to mental health and education but also for their strength in overcoming adversity. As a result of global program growth in year 2, Schmidt Futures and The Rhodes Trust are proud to welcome the program's first Winners from Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tunisia and Vietnam. In 2021, India had eight impressive Winners, and this year, Rise is proud to announce nine additional Rise Global Winners including:
The complete list of winners can be found here. "We believe that the answers to the world's toughest problems lie in the imagination of the world's brightest minds," said Eric Braverman, CEO of Schmidt Futures. "Rise is an integral part of our mission to create the best, largest, and most enduring pipeline of exceptional talent globally and match it to opportunities to serve others for life." "Our partnership with Rise is furthering our mission to tackle inequality in education," said Shaheen Mistri, Founder and CEO of Teach for India. "We celebrate the Indian Rise Global Winners for their accomplishments and look forward to supporting them as they utilize their talents in service of others and their community." "Selecting 100 Global Winners from such a deep pool of brilliant young people was quite a challenge, and we are very grateful to all of our partners who helped in the selection process," said Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of Rhodes House in Oxford and Chief Executive of the Rhodes Trust. "Our newest Rise winners come from every corner of the globe, and we can't wait to bring them together – and then invest in their lifelong journeys to serve their communities and build a better world. Everyone who applies to Rise joins a global community and gains access to opportunities from partners in at least 40 countries across the world. The latest Rise Global Winners receive additional personalized support including need-based scholarships, mentorship, career development opportunities, potential funding for future ventures, technology packages, and more, to empower them to achieve their goals as they work to serve others. Applications for the next class will open in October 2022. For more information about how to apply, click here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TECNO Mobile Celebrates Festivities with Its 40-Day Festive CARnival Friday 23 September 2022 11:47 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India
Adding to the festive cheer TECNO Mobile, the premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION India kick-started the TECNO Festive CARnival, which will be live till October 31st. This 5-week CARnival is a celebration of festivities offering exciting deals and discounts on Amazon in addition to a chance to participate in a weekly lucky draw for anyone buying a TECNO smartphone between September 22nd to October 31st, 2022 either via an e-commerce platform or from retail stores in India. The offer is valid across the TECNO smartphones range POP, SPARK, POVA, CAMON and Phantom. In order to participate in the TECNO Festive CARnival lucky draw, the participant will have to register themselves via a QR code available on the promotional banner on the official Tecno website/Amazon/ print ad/social media, etc, which will redirect them to the TECNO's official WhatsApp account. Alternatively, the participant can directly register themselves by sending "Hi" on the TECNO's official WhatsApp Number 9355070200*. The five-week unique celebration of technology will offer buyers a grand opportunity to drive away with Mahindra XUV 300 and Bajaj Pulsar Bikes. The winner of the weekly lucky draw will be announced every Thursday subject to Terms & Conditions as mentioned on www.tecnofestivecarnival.in. The bumper prize winner of this one-of-a-kind festive CARnival will be announced on 03rd November 2022.
In addition to this, Amazon is offering disruptive deals on TECNO smartphones during the Great Indian Festival Sale starting 23rd Sep. Here is a quick snapshot of some big deals:
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ALDO India Secures Janhvi Kapoor as First Female Ambassador Friday 23 September 2022 12:30 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Leading global fashion footwear and accessories brand, ALDO announces esteemed Indian actress, a shining sensation, and fashionista JANHVI KAPOOR as the brand ambassador of ALDO INDIA to launch Festive Collection. The Finer Things - part of the festive collection has arrived during the festive season. As a key ambassador for ALDO India, Janhvi hand selected a number of products to curate a festive edit with style and comfort. The Finer Things Collection is designed with elegance in mind and made from premium materials, with elevated handbags that perfectly pair with the collection's footwear. Perfect for the festive season, the collection includes standout pieces, made with rich textures, to intricate, statement-making hardware. The luxe footwear and handbags are all about the finer details, making Janhvi the perfect partner for this collection, whose own personal style is a perfectly detailed match. The footwear and handbags feature sparkling detailed ornaments with clean, elegant silhouettes, that are luxurious for a truly sophisticated aesthetic. The collection also includes beautiful jewel tones like striking pink, royal burgundy, as well as luxurious gold and silver in various styles: sophisticated pumps, strappy stilettos, and slingback heels that stand out with high shine finishes and embellishments, making it perfect for festivities. The footwear in The Finer Things Collection are designed with ALDO's latest trademarked comfort technology: PILLOW WALKTM, to provide extra dreamy cushioning, for heels that can keep up and give confidence in every stride. The highlight of the curated festive range this year is undoubtedly a selection of head-turning shoes that is exclusive to India and curated by Janhvi Kapoor. On the launch occasion, the celebrated star Janhvi Kapoor adds, "I am ecstatic and honoured to associate with ALDO I have always believed in the power of accessories when it comes to making a fashion statement and ALDO's styles of footwear and handbags are the perfect blend of contemporary glam and eloquent designs. I am a full shimmer girl and ALDO's new collection resonates so closely with my personal style. It is glamorous yet classy. I am ready to slay this festive season and make a fierce fashion statement with ALDO." Commenting on the association Mr. Abhishek Bajpai, CEO of Apparel Group India Pvt Ltd, added, "With her infectious energy and a dazzling sense of personal style, Janhvi Kapoor beautifully personifies ALDO's belief. We aspire to make our audience feel confident in their bold and trendsetting looks with ALDO. And who better to breathe life into that vision than someone like Janhvi Kapoor. It has always been our vision to create high fashion with footwear and accessories that are comfortable. With Janhvi Kapoor, we are fuelling fashion that's comfortable for our youth." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coca-Cola India's New Festive Campaign Touches Hearts Tuesday 04 October 2022 12:10 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Kicking off the festive fervor in India, Coca-Cola has unveiled a new #MilkeHiManegiDiwali campaign. Bringing back the real magic of social connections, Coke's new Diwali campaign urges its audience to not just 'greet', but 'meet' their friends and family this festive season. Coca-Cola invites its audience to celebrate the real magic of festivities rooted in its philosophy. This year, Coca-Cola seeks to evoke a feeling of togetherness among people, and encourages them to celebrate Diwali in-person. Over the past two years, the festive season has been missing the spark of physical connections, as people resorted to 'virtual wishes' amidst the pandemic. Commenting on the new campaign, Kaushik Prasad, Director, Marketing, Coca-Cola, said, "Coca-Cola believes that Real Magic happens when people come together, share moments and create lasting memories. Festivals are the perfect occasions to bond with the ones we love and so this Diwali, we want to encourage people to do just that, to meet and not just greet each other and to create memories to cherish for years to come, of course over a chilled Coke. We're excited to bring this invitation to people through a 360-degree campaign, which we hope will provide a positive nudge for people to come closer together." Conceptualized by creative partner Ogilvy, the 360-degree campaign will be amplified across television and digital touchpoints for optimized reach. Closer to the festival, Coke will also be unveiling a one-of-a-kind tech-driven product innovation as part of the campaign, which promises to bring people closer, much like the magical bottles depicted in the commercial. Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India, says, "Real magic happens when we meet in person. And not just online. This Diwali, Coke with its inviting bottles of Coke is doing just that. 'Gale milke kaho Happy Diwali' is urging people to do make the effort to meet in person and hug again to really enjoy the real magic in life. The campaign comes alive from packaging, TVC to a full-fledged 360 plan." Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in India. As the country prepares for the upcoming festive season, Coke is looking to celebrate the togetherness of communities. The new campaign is an extension of The Coca-Cola Company's 'Real Magic' global brand platform, which it launched last year to drive deeper engagement with consumers. Coke's new Diwali TVC is here: Coca-Cola | Follow the bottle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Uniphore Recognized as Major Contender in Conversational AI by Latest Everest Group PEAK Matrix Tuesday 04 October 2022 01:00 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Uniphore, the leader in Conversational Automation, today announced that Everest Group, a leading strategic research and analyst firm, has recognized its conversational AI and automation platform as a Major Contender in its 2022 "Conversational AI – Technology Vendor Landscape with Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment." Uniphore's flagship conversational AI and automation platform is the industry's only platform that delivers a complete analysis of intent, sentiment, emotion and tone for every contact center conversation. With these robust capabilities, enterprises can transform the complete customer and agent experience. Uniphore's platform combines AI, Machine Learning, RPA, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Knowledge AI and more to drive new experiences and maximize the efficiency and cost savings for its customers. "We're honored to be recognized by Everest Group as a Major Contender in the Conversational AI industry. At Uniphore, we've always been focused on the importance and the value of conversations in their entirety, and that shines through in this report," said Umesh Sachdev, CEO and Co-founder at Uniphore. "Our platform approach answers the natural evolution of the Conversational AI market, which has for a long time focused solely on self-service offerings opposed to the full spectrum that benefits both customer and agent. We look forward to continuing to lead the way in the market with our unique focus on the critical conversations of today's modern enterprises." Everest Group's PEAK Matrix Assessment evaluated 26 global Conversational AI vendors on their market impact, as well as their vision and capability to deliver services. In the report, Uniphore's many strengths are highlighted, including:
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18th Annual Convocation of KIIT Tuesday 04 October 2022 01:07 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India "Currently, we are living in a geo-economic world and knowledge is recognised as a key resource for achieving economic growth and social development," Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha told the Batch of 2022 at the 18th Annual Convocation of KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar on 1st October 2022. Wishing the graduates a bright future, he expressed confidence that they would make their mark in society with their ideas and innovations. "In the last 25 years, KIIT has carved a niche for itself in the realm of technical and professional education in the country. It has achieved many milestones by getting prestigious national and international accreditations and it also stands out in community outreach programmes," the Chief Minister said. He also noted its significant contributions to the field of sports. This year the institution is celebrating its Silver Jubilee. In her convocation address delivered virtually, Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Nobel Laureate urged the graduates to do something for those who are less privileged than them, even as they pursue their professional career. The Guest of Honour, Mr. John Desmond Forbes Anderson (Lord Waverley), Hon'ble Member of British Parliament, UK stated that India is an economic powerhouse and shares much in common with UK. He advocated expanding the areas of cooperation between the two countries, including the Free Trade Agreement. On the occasion, KIIT-DU conferred Honoris Causa D.Litt. Degrees upon six eminent persons from across the world: Mr. Himanshu Gulati, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Norway; Mr. Bishow Parajuli, Representative & Country Director, WFP India; Mr. Andreas Jahn, Senior Foreign Policy Advisor, Germany; Dr. Deepa Malik, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna & Arjuna Awardee, and President, Paralympic Committee of India; Mr. K. Subramanian, Executive Vice Chairman, AFCONS Infrastructure; and Mr. Prabodh Mohanty, Managing Director, S.N. Mohanty Group. As many as 8123 students received degrees at the convocation ceremony. These include 6330 Bachelors, 1627 Masters, 163 Ph.D., and 3 MPhil degrees. Prof. Achyuta Samanta congratulated the batch of 2022 for their outstanding performance despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. "The University stood all along with the students in these difficult times, supporting them all the way in their quest for academic excellence," mentioned Prof. Samanta in his message. In his presidential address, Shri Ashok Kumar Parija, Chancellor, KIIT-DU said, "KIIT-DU is contributing to the development of India by empowering its students, creating alumni that are building the nation, and supporting the growth trajectory of millions of indigenous students. But what stands tall, is its mentoring and supporting gesture, quite unmatched in the annals of philanthropy in India." Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Acharya, Pro-Chancellor and Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice Chancellor also addressed the students. Medals were awarded to 71 students for their outstanding academic performances. Three students were awarded Founder's Gold Medals for their outstanding all round and academic performances, while 34 students were awarded Chancellor's Gold Medals, and 30 students got Vice Chancellor's Silver Medals. Nanibala Memorial Gold Medal, Shri Krushna Chandra Panda Memorial Gold Medal, P. K. Bal Memorial Gold Medal and PPL Gold Medal were also given away on the occasion. Prof. J. R. Mohanty, Registrar proposed the word of thanks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quantic India Celebrates the Most Complex Revolution of Decade at the Cyber Security Excellence Awards 2022 Thursday 13 October 2022 05:18 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India After an in-depth research and guidance from the domain leaders, Quantic Business Media created a platform for vivid cyber security experts and all the emerging business management leaders who see cyber security as a strong pillar in any organization. The Cyber Security Excellence Awards 2022 witnessed some of the most exciting panel discussions by different domain experts who left no stones unturned. Every question had its own unique answers from the perspective of the esteemed panel speakers. The event felicitated some of the most dynamic leaders across different segments and business verticals. It was a platter full of opportunities with 30+ panel speakers, 100+ award winners, and 10+ solutions providers under one roof. Some of the key insights from the discussion revolved around having a structured approach towards zero trust, reliability of assets and attack surfaces on data centre controls, application transparency for adapting with EKM, and balancing between cost management as well as quality compliance while using open source tools. Most highlighted points of discussion were based on intentional insider threat management, disaster recovery plans as a part of business continuity, and effective handling of electronic key management. The leaders also spoke on cloud policies and cloud contracts giving less leverage to clients, segregating responsibilities between the tech team and CISO to control the right execution of tasks, and creating right training programmes as well as awareness plans for rising the cyber maturity within and outside the organization. After each and every immensely knowledgeable panel discussion Quantic India honoured different industrial domain experts and companies who bagged the below category of awards for their contribution in the long run: Company Categories Best Computing Security Team – Healthcare - KD Hospital Best Data Recovery & Back-up Plan – Healthcare - Shalby Limited Best Data Back-up Plan – AMC - Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd Best on-premises security implementation- Financial Services – Kissht Best initiative for threat management- Insurance HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd Best Cybersecurity Software Company of the Year – Manufacturing - Heubach Colour Pvt. Ltd. Best Zero Trust Security - Healthcare & Pharma - Lupin Ltd Cyber Security Innovation of the Year – Insurance - Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Best AI Security practice - Agri Commodity - National Bulk Handling Corporation - Krishi Setu Best initiative for threat management – Bank - Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Most Advanced Threat Protection Implementation of the Year – AMC - Ask Investment Best Defensive Security – Bank - Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd Best use of Azure Cloud Security/Next-Gen Security Solution – Manufacturing - Prince Pipes & Fittings Best Application & Software Security Team- AMC - Nippon India Mutual Fund Most Innovative Threat Detection Project- Bank - G P Parsik Bank Ltd. Best projects for website application & software development – Healthcare - Hinduja Hospital Best Deployments and Customer Success of the Year - Financial Services – MoneyFront Best Transformative Security Solution Company – Neeyamo Most effective Cyber Awareness Plan of the Year- Insurance - ICICI Lombard General Insurance Best Data Security Team- Manufacturing - Welspun Group Best initiative for threat management – AMC - Edelweiss Wealth Management Most effective Cyber Awareness Strategy of the Year – Fintech - Niyo (Finnew Solutions Pvt Ltd) Best in Data Security - Financial Services - Avanse Financial Services Best Company for Authorization & Data Governance – Manufacturing - Exide Industries Limited Best in Disaster Recovery & Crisis Response – AMC - Trust Mutual Fund Best Access Control initiative - Financial Services - Aoen Credit Services Best team project in tool development – Manufacturing - LG Electronics Most Innovative Security Company Of the year – Bank - DBS Bank Best in Public Sector Security – Insurance - GIC Re Best Transformative Security Solution – Manufacturing - Cera Sanitaryware Ltd Most Advanced Threat Protection Products of the Year- Manufacturing - Mafatlal Industries Ltd Most effective Cyber Awareness Plan of the Year - Financial Services - AMBIT Finvest Private Limited Best Computing Security Team – Pharmaceutical - ACG Worldwide Best User Awareness program development – Manufacturing - KEC International Ltd Best on-premises security implementation – Hospitality - Sodexo Services Best in Identity & Access Management - Financial Services – Ring Best Access Control initiative - Financial Services - Equirus Securities Pvt. Ltd Best Anti-Malware Solution practice - Financial Services - DAM Capital Advisors Ltd. Cybersecurity Financial Team of the Year – NBFC - Poonawalla Fincorp Limited Cyber or Info Security Outstanding Achievement of the Year – Insurance - IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd Best User Awareness program development - Financial Services – NCDEX Most effective Cyber Awareness Plan of the Year – Manufacturing - Bajaj Auto Ltd. Best Zero Trust Security – Manufacturing - Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd Best Anti-Phishing Solution practice- Healthcare & Pharma - Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute Most effective Cyber Awareness Plan of the Year – Fintech - Fisdom (Finwizard Technology Pvt. Ltd.) Cyber or Info Security Outstanding Achievement of the Year-Manufacturing - Marico Limited Best Computing Security Team – Fintech - ePayLater (Arthashastra Fintech Private Limited) Best Access Control initiative- Insurance - Coverstack Technologies Most Innovative Security Company Of the year – Manufacturing - Senvion Wind Technology Pvt Ltd Best Zero Trust Security - Financial Services - Anand Rathi Group Top 30 Cybersecurity Professionals of the year: Suresh Jundare (Piramal Pharma Solutions) Vishal Gupta (Lifecare Hospitals and Bliss Medical Centers) Basil Dange (Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd) Shrikant Iyer (Aditya Birla Life Insurance) Dilip Panjwani (L&T Infotech) Niranjan Reddy (Polycab) Avinash Tiwari (Pidlite Industries Ltd) Srinivasan Raman (Kokilaben Hospitals) Debiprasad Baral (Financepeer) Rasvinder Singh Nagpal (Sumitomo Chemical) Devidas Gholap (Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance) Vaibhav Tole (Cyient Ltd.) Sandeep Jain (Kotak Life Insurance) Dr. Amrut Urkude (Shubhalakshmi Polyesters Ltd) Sanjay Moralwar (Zydus Lifesciences Ltd) Ninad Raje (HealthAssure) Shashank Bajpai (CredAble) Vikram Dhanda (Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt Ltd) Viresh Gajaria (Olam International) Sunder Natrajan (IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd) The event also witnessed some of the most modern and well experimented solution providers who came with proven case studies and successful solutions in the complexly emerging industry. Find them below: Zscaler: Presenting Partner MANDIANT: Associate Partner Okta : Exhibit Partner Utimaco: Corporate Partner Blackberry & Netpoleon: Networking Partner QRC: Badge Partner After addressing how to protect the complex revolution with secured evolution, Quantic India will now further investigate the security environment and come soon with its next edition. 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EarlySalary, Recently Rebranded to Fibe Launches Its First Brand Campaign with Tahir Raj Bhasin Thursday 13 October 2022 08:19 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Fibe (formerly known as EarlySalary), India's largest consumer lending platform has appointed actor Tahir Raj Bhasin as its brand ambassador. Tahir will be a part of Fibe's marketing campaigns. He will participate in different marketing ads and endorsement campaigns for the homegrown brand. This collaboration will attract the eyeballs of millennials and GenZs. The film drives the message that the brand can help fulfil their desires such as taking trips, shopping, skill upgrade, etc. With a new face, the company has also announced its new tagline 'Aapke Paise Wali Vibe' signifying its quick and hassle-free application process as well as the ease at which its customers can avail of its services. The campaign focuses on Fibe as the solution which breaks away from the notion that taking a loan is daunting and requires a tedious process by establishing Fibe as a friendly credit provider, which is intuitive, easy and provides loans crafted for everyone's needs without any lengthy process or questions regarding usage of the loan. Speaking on the launch Mr. Sudesh Shetty, Founding Member and Director – Marketing, Fibe said, "While we transitioned from EarlySalary to Fibe, the brand promise of enabling lifestyle upgrades remains intact. Since inception, our communication has always been on a lighter and fun side which makes us more appealing to millennials and GenZs. With the new brand, we wanted to take this to the next level. Tahir perfectly personifies the brand Fibe – he is stylish and stands out from his cohorts. His memorable portrayal of the character and his humble and outspoken demeanor outside of the movies have resonated with many millennials." Talking about his association with the brand, Tahir Raj Bhasin said, "I am delighted and excited to be a part of this campaign. The experience of taking a loan has fundamentally changed with Fibe providing a completely tech-driven offering to their consumers. It has a hassle-free process made available to millennials and GenZs on their phones. Given the fact that the brand is 'Made in India' and has made its mark in the market in such a short time is remarkable." Fibe is a confluence of 'Finance + Vibe' that reflects the brand's effort to provide a hassle-free financing experience to its consumers. It believes that the name will further integrate a superior customer experience as the centerpiece of its business model. Fibe provides hassle-free financial solutions to young Indians by providing easy access to credit, catering exclusively to young professionals. The company has expanded into the affordability segment with its Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services across Edtech, Healthtech, Shopping and Lifestyle sector. It provides short-term and long-term personal loans up to Rs. 5 lakhs which is easily payable in EMIs within 3-24 months. As a result, the brand's target audience is expanding to include a more diverse customer base from tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Currently, the company is present in 150 cities and increased its customer base from 35,000 new customers per month to 1 lakh new customers per month. It aims to fortify its presence by achieving an AUM of $2.5 billion over the next 5 years. Recently, it raised $110 million in series D funding that was led by TPG's The Rise Fund & Norwest Venture Partners in August. Video link of Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTHSZvJBUII | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coca-Cola Launches First-Ever Bluetooth-Enabled Locked Coke Bottle Thursday 13 October 2022 09:35 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Coca-Cola India has rolled out a technological product innovation - a locked Coke, which is a limited edition bottle of the beverage for the festive season. The 'locked' bottle is fitted with a special Bluetooth-enabled cap, that is programmed to open only in the presence of the sender's mobile phone. The concept is in line with Coke's recent #MilkeHiManegiDiwali campaign, which encourages consumers to meet and celebrate this Diwali in person. This is a first-of-its-kind product innovation by Coke in India. The bottle can be ordered via a microsite by filling in the gift recipient's residential address and a customized festive wish or message. The recipients will then receive the customized bottle via delivery, which will be pre-programmed to detect the presence of the sender's mobile phone in order for it to be unlocked. This unique bottle acts as a symbolic reminder of a promise made to meet in person. Kaushik Prasad, Director, Marketing, brand Coca-Cola, said, "We at Coca-Cola are exhilarated to unveil a first-of-its-kind product innovation to our consumers. Digital enablement and product innovation are key pillars of growth for us at Coca-Cola, and our new 'locked' bottle perfectly aligns with this strategy. The unique limited-edition gift bottle (that is available in India) is sure to inspire social connections, as people come together to meet, greet, connect, and share a (locked) Coke this Diwali." The innovation will be brought alive by a 360-degree campaign, including a series of digital films, partnerships with popular influencers, and a TVC film that has been conceptualized by creative partner Ogilvy. Watch the TVC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MVrlpqK8Ss Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India, added, "This is an invitation that I hope no one declines. We hope this beautiful merger of tech with humanity that has created the most inviting Diwali invitations, sees people make the effort to go and visit the person inviting them, open the locked bottle of Coke, and enjoy it together." The limited edition Coke bottle is now available to order and gift for free via the dedicated microsite, which can be accessed through mobile phones. Over the past two years, amidst the pandemic, the festive season has been missing the spark of physical connections, as consumers resorted to 'virtual wishes'. This Diwali, Coca-Cola seeks to evoke a feeling of togetherness among people and bring back the real magic of celebrating festivities in-person with loved ones. Watch the magic come alive here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ZB6OsBaQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Infor Expands India Footprint with New Development Campus in Hyderabad Thursday 13 October 2022 12:00 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced the expansion of its India operations with the opening of its new development center (DC) in Hitech City, Hyderabad, one of India's top destinations for technology and business. The new multi-storey state-of-the-art development center is spread over 350,000 sq. ft and will have the capacity for 3,500 employees. The center will drive cutting-edge technology development and strengthen global delivery capabilities for a customer-first experience. The development center was inaugurated by Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana government, and Kevin Samuelson, Chief Executive Officer of Infor. Also present at the inauguration were Soma Somasundaram, President and Chief Technology Officer, Infor, John Frank, President, Global Customer Experience Solutions, Infor, Ben Perry, Chief Human Resources Officer, Infor and Ranga Pothula, SVP, Global Delivery Service, Infor. Infor's India DC is among the company's two largest locations in the world, with over 3,700 employees in the country that drives key technology innovations to gain a competitive edge and market leadership for the global marketplace. This investment will allow Infor to continue to pioneer digital technologies such as cloud, mobility, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and IoT to deliver new industry-specific features and functions specialized for industries. With this expansion, Infor aims to leverage India's diverse and skilled talent pool to drive digital innovation through expanded teams that span various functions, including engineering, operations, and R&D. "Hyderabad is fast emerging as a preferred IT hub for technology companies on the backbone of a thriving environment for the local talent pool. We welcome strategic investments by global companies to drive growth opportunities and provide a platform for talent to hone their skills," said Shri KT Rama Rao, the Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce of Telangana. "We are thrilled that several leading technology companies like Infor are deepening their investments in our people and economy. Infor's expansion is an ideal example of fostering a collaborative approach to strengthen businesses and cement Hyderabad's position on the global stage." "We congratulate Infor on their strategic expansion of the new development campus in Hyderabad. It is truly delightful to witness some of the new age technology innovations being developed out of Infor's Hyderabad Development Center with the Indian talent getting an opportunity to shape the future of industries," said Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana government. "Our constant endeavor is to make Telangana an attractive destination for investment, and we will continue with our effort to collaborate with global companies like Infor to attract the best talent in spearheading breakthrough innovations." "India is the strategic hub for skilled talents and global technology development for Infor. Over the past decade, we have harnessed the true potential of the immense talent pool in the region, and the expansion of our new development center in Hyderabad excites us to further strengthen our global efforts toward cloud innovation, engineering, and research," said Kevin Samuelson, chief executive officer at Infor. "We are confident that the new center will play a pivotal role in sharpening our focus on developing breakthrough technologies that solve business challenges with industry-specific functionality to shape the future of enterprise software, and help world-class companies such as Larson and Toubro, Godrej Industries, Spykar, Plant Lipids and DB Schenkar, drive business transformations to achieve superior outcomes." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merck Foundation Marks an International Day of the Girl Child and Support Girl Education in Partnership with The First Lady of Liberia Thursday 13 October 2022 12:20 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks an 'International Day of the Girl Child' through their 'Educating Linda' program, which supports girl education (#yesforGirl Education) and ending child marriage (#EndChildMarriage) through helping young girls who are unprivileged but brilliant to continue their education. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and also an Executive Director of the song expressed, "We at Merck Foundation mark Girl Child Day every day through our continuous efforts with our partners, African First ladies to implement 'Educating Linda' program in their countries, which is a part of our 'More Than a Mother' campaign. I strongly believe that an educated girl will lead a healthy life, save lives, build a stronger family, earn a better income, make informed choices, empower her community, lift her country and reduce inequalities. However, it has been seen that many girls drop out of the school due to many challenges such as: lack of necessities such as fees and uniforms. Therefore, as a part of 'Educating Linda' program, in partnership with the African First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation 'More Than a Mother' campaign we have contributed to the future of 1000's of girls by providing with scholarships and essential school items in many African countries." "Moreover, I am very happy and excited to share that to mark this important day, H.E. CLAR MARIE WEAH, The First Lady of Liberia, also the Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, distributed essential school items to over 450 school-going girls in Liberia. The items were provided by Merck Foundation as a part of our Educating Linda project. More will be distributed in the near future, moreover we will provide scholarships to 20 unprivileged but brilliant Liberian girls to continue their school education." added Senator Rasha Kelej. As a part of Educating Linda Program, Merck Foundation in partnership with the African First Ladies has provided scholarships for young girls in many countries like Burundi, Central African Republic, DRC, Ghana, The Gambia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Merck Foundation has also provided 3,000 sets of essential school items for girls' schools in many countries like Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, and Zambia. Each of the recipients gets a set containing 1 Ruler, 3 Pencils, 2 Erasers, 1 Sharpener, 1 Pen, 6 Color Pencils, 1 Triangular Ruler, 1 Protractor, and 1 Fabric Bag. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej further emphasized, "In partnership with the African First Ladies, we have been building healthcare capacity through providing training to healthcare providers in many medical specialties. More than 1470 medical graduates have benefitted from this program so far. I am very proud that out of these over 650 are female medical graduates. This is close to 50% of the total beneficiaries, which is a great milestone for us. Moreover, we have emphasized on the importance of supporting girl education through "Our Africa by Merck Foundation", a pan-African Tv program broadcasting across the continent and available on our social media." Merck Foundation has also announced the MARS Awards to appreciate and recognize 'Best African Women Researchers' and 'Best Young African Researcher'. The aim is to empower women and young African researchers, advance their research capacity and promote their contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Moreover, Merck Foundation has released many inspiring children's storybooks and songs for supporting girls' education. 1. Watch, share & subscribe the "Like Them" song here, sung by Kenneth, a famous singer from Uganda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCo52vtz3Q0 2. Watch, share & subscribe "Take me to School" song here, sung by Wezi, Afro-soul singer from Zambia, to support girls' education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWcujLMbKSg 3. Watch share & subscribe "Tu Podes Sim" Portuguese song, which means "Yes, You Can" in English by Blaze and Tamyris Moiane, singers from Mozambique in English here: https://youtu.be/BGWR2S-mxl4 4. Watch, share & subscribe "ABC, 123" by Sean K from Namibia song here: https://youtu.be/4Z2i4Wh-bpk 5. Watch, share & subscribe the "Girl Can" song here, sung by two famous singers, Irene and Cwezi from Liberia and Ghana respectively: https://youtu.be/6LP92vAWYgs 6. Read Jackline's Rescue Storybook here: https://merck-foundation.com/merckfoundation/digital_library.pdf 7. Read Educating Linda Storybook, here: https://merck-foundation.com/merckfoundation/digital_library.pdf 8. Read Ride Into The Future here: https://merck-foundation.com/merckfoundation/digital_library.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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