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Table of Contents CRED Goes Live with RuPay Credit Cards on UPI Seamless Possibilities Are Now a Reality Launch of Ecophon fade® in India Merck Foundation CEO Presented Zambia First Lady an Award for Her Efforts as Ambassador of More Than a Mother to Build Healthcare Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma, and Support Girl Education

CRED Goes Live with RuPay Credit Cards on UPI Wednesday 02 August 2023 05:30 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India CRED, a high-trust community of creditworthy individuals, brands, and institutions, in collaboration with NPCI has launched RuPay credit card-based UPI payments on CRED for members. CRED currently supports RuPay credit cards issued by banks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Axis Bank, BOB Financial Solutions, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Punjab National Bank and Union Bank.   Highlights of the feature:   CRED exclusive experience - It offers members smart instrument recommendations, smart statements, rewards management, and brand offers. CRED's comprehensive payment platform now gives a full suite of payment options to its CRED members. Increased use of credit cards: Members will now be able to use credit cards to make UPI transactions which so far has only been possible via bank accounts. This linkage enables them with a credit line to handle their expenses and longer life to money in their bank accounts. Convenient: Eliminates the need to carry physical cards, enabling seamless payments using saved cards and the convenience of tracking and paying bills for these credit cards right on the CRED app. Rewarding: Making UPI transactions via credit cards allows customers to earn rewards on day-to-day transactions.   Praveena Rai, Chief Operating Officer at NPCI said, "The integration of RuPay Credit Cards with UPI has revolutionised the way credit is consumed, propelling the adoption of digital payments, backed by credit, in the country. At NPCI, our mission has always been to create a seamless and user-friendly digital payment experience. We are thrilled to provide UPI customers with the exceptional convenience of using their RuPay Credit Card on UPI. With this feature, customers can enjoy greater flexibility and a wide range of payment options at merchant outlets, all without the need to carry physical cards."   Kunal Shah, Founder, CRED, stated, "India has leaped ahead in global financial innovation through UPI. Enabling credit card transactions on UPI - through the integration of our second homegrown innovation, RuPay - will unleash the next stage of growth for India's digitisation journey. The destination is a world where intent and ability to transact are all that matter, and transactors have true freedom and control over their spending decisions. I'm excited to share that CRED members - among the most creditworthy Indians - can now use their RuPay credit cards on UPI systems for frictionless, delightful, and rewarding payments." Additionally, CRED partners with Zeenat Aman, the trailblazer in Bollywood cinema to launch an ad film showcasing the advantages of linking RuPay credit cards on UPI with CRED. Through a satirical approach, Zeenat Aman encourages viewers to connect their RuPay credit cards to UPI to manage one's finances with credit card better. The film can be viewed on Zeenat Aman's Instagram, CRED's social media platforms, and will be digitally released on Jio Cinemas during the India-West Indies tour. (link of the video)

Seamless Possibilities Are Now a Reality Launch of Ecophon fade® in India Wednesday 02 August 2023 07:02 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Ecophon's initiative of spreading good acoustics in the Indian market has been a successful one for last 14 years. Especially through products with high sound absorption, be it modular ceilings, free-hanging Solos or wall panels. Ecophon products have not only helped customers achieve good acoustics in their premises but have also ensured to provide meticulous design solutions to enhance the look and feel of the interior space. At Ecophon, we have made full transparency a cornerstone of our sustainability activities. However, there was always a need for something seamless which wouldn't compromise on the acoustic performance and at the same time enhance the aesthetics. And this is how Ecophon fade® has met all the expectations.   On 9th June 2023, Ecophon India officially launched Ecophon fade® at a glittering evening in Mumbai. The event was attended by renowned architects, end-users & acoustic consultants.   The guests in the event were given a brief presentation on Ecophon business and fade®.   Few words from our clients about the launch:   "The launch event was really good and I am very excited about Ecophon Fade, even as I look forward to its application in our projects," says Ar. Jatin Asher, Director- Square 3 Designs "I have known about fade and have seen the same in some of the projects in the Middle East. I'm glad to know that it is a part of Ecophon now. Since we have known the Ecophon team locally and they have been very prompt on project communication," says Architect & Acoustic Consultant Rolins Thomas Roy of Rolins Arcoustics LLP. "Our customers in India are always keen for greater design possibilities without compromising on the acoustic performance. Ecophon fade® is a perfect blend of high sound absorption & good aesthetics and therefore makes an ideal solution for intricate design solutions," says Prateek Tandon, Business Unit Manager- Ecophon India.

Merck Foundation CEO Presented Zambia First Lady an Award for Her Efforts as Ambassador of More Than a Mother to Build Healthcare Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma, and Support Girl Education Wednesday 02 August 2023 01:10 PM UTC+00 Business Wire India Merck Foundation to mark a milestone of providing 126 scholarships to doctors in 39 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit - Celebrating their legacy of transforming patient care landscape in Zambia.   Merck Foundation Zambia Alumni Summit and Merck Foundation Awards Ceremony 2023 were conducted in Zambia chaired by Zambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej.   Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej acknowledged Zambia First Lady for her great efforts as Ambassador of "More Than a Mother" Campaign.   Merck Foundation CEO and Zambia First Lady announced the Call for Applications for 2 categories of 2023, that includes 8 Awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Students, and new potential talents in these fields. They also awarded past Award Winners.   Merck Foundation launched their first Animation Story "Sugar Free Jude" with the aim to promote healthy lifestyle and raising awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes. ​ Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met and awarded H.E. Mrs. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Republic of Zambia for her efforts as the Ambassador of "Merck Foundation More Than a Mother" to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education in the country, during the Merck Foundation Zambia Alumni Summit and Awards Ceremony held in Lusaka. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of "More Than a Mother" Campaign emphasized, "It was a great honor to meet my dear sister, H.E. The First Lady of Republic of Zambia and the Ambassador of "Merck Foundation More Than a Mother" to discuss our long-term partnership, celebrate our great achievements and mark an important milestone of success and impact of our programs. I am very happy to share that we have together provided 126 scholarships to Zambian doctors in 39 critical and underserved medical specialties like Diabetes, Endocrinology, Oncology, Fertility, Embryology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Clinical Psychiatry, Dermatology, Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine, Infectious diseases, Obesity and Weight Management, Pain Management and more. I am also excited to share that we have provided scholarships to 21 young Zambian girls to help them to continue their education. Moreover, we also launched Merck Foundation's first animation story "Sugar Free Jude". I am sure that our animation movie will prove to be very beneficial in promoting healthy lifestyle and raising awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes, in a very entertaining way." H.E. Mrs. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Republic of Zambia and the Ambassador of "Merck Foundation More Than a Mother" expressed, "I am very happy to meet and welcome Merck Foundation CEO and her team in our country. We have made a significantly progress in a very short time. Together, we are transforming the patient care in the country by building healthcare capacity by providing 126 scholarships to our local doctors. It is a history in the making. Moreover, I am very happy that through Merck Foundation Educating Linda program we are supporting girl educating by providing 21 scholarships to young Zambian girls to cover their tuition fees of nursing schools and health sciences universities. This program is very close to my heart and very important pillar of my office strategy, as I strongly believe in girl education which faces many challenges, and also women education specially in science and technology where they are under-represented." Out of the total 126 scholarships provided in Zambia, Merck Foundation has provided 46 scholarships to doctors for Fertility, Embryology and Sexual & Reproductive Medicine. 51 scholarships have been provided for Diabetes, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Obesity & Weight Management. After completion of the course, these doctors will be able to establish diabetes or hypertension clinics their Health Centre or Hospital with the aim to help prevent and manage the disease in their own communities. 10 scholarships have been provided to Zambian doctors for Oncology. Merck Foundation and The First Lady of Zambia are together transforming the cancer care in the country. Moreover, Merck Foundation has also provided 19 scholarships to Zambian doctors for other critical and underserved specialties like Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Clinical Psychiatry, Dermatology in Clinical Practice, Pain Management, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency & Resuscitation Medicine, and Infectious diseases. Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia also met and acknowledged the Merck Foundation Alumni and Winners of their awards, from Zambia. Senator, Rasha Kelej said, "It was a pleasure meeting and acknowledging our Merck Foundation Alumni who graduated to become the future healthcare experts of Zambia. It was also lovely meeting and acknowledging Merck Foundation Media and Fashion Awards 2022. We also met our past winners. All winners are our health and social champions." Moreover, Merck Foundation Health Media Training was also held for the journalists, to emphasize on the important role that media plays to influence society to create a cultural shift with the aim to address wide range of social and health issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels; to underscore the importance of Empowering Girls and Women in Education and to understand the Influence of infertility stigma and other social issues like GBV, Child Marriage, FGM etc. on women and couples - Social and Psychological Impact. Apart from this, the media training also included a session on the importance of increasing the awareness of early detection and prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension. The training session was addressed by prominent Medical and Media Experts.   Moreover, Merck Foundation CEO together and The First Lady of Zambia launched and signed together four children's storybooks titled: "Jackline's Rescue" to emphasize on the importance of empowering girls through education, "Not Who You Are" to teach boys to love and respect their future wives and eliminate domestic violence, "Ride into the Future" to emphasize on the importance of empowering girls through education and "Sugar free Jude" to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes. Thousands of copies of these storybooks are going to be distributed to school students of Zambia. Winners from Zambia in partnership with The First Lady of Zambia, H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA & Ambassador of Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" are: Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Media Recognition Awards 2022   Jessie Ngoma, Times of Zambia (Print – Second Position) Muuba Gabriel Josias, Radio Musi-O-Tunya (Radio – Second Position) Eva Hatontola Chanda, Radio Christian Voice (Online – Second Position) Lucy Nambela, Capital FM (Radio – Third Position) Henry Ngosa, Prime Television Zambia (Multimedia – First Position) Mushota Mpundu, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) (Multimedia – Second Position)   Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Fashion Awards 2022   Chanda Chola   Merck Foundation "Diabetes & Hypertension" Fashion Awards 2022   Nelly Banda Chewe Manase   Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Media Recognition Awards 2021   Eva Hatontola Chanda, Radio Christian Voice (Online – Third Position) Prudence Chibale Siabana, Radio Phoenix (Radio – First Position)   Merck Foundation "Mask Up with Care" Media Recognition Awards 2021   Effie M. Mphande, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Multimedia - FIRST Position) Prudence Chibale Siabana, Radio Phoenix (Radio - FIRST Position)   Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Fashion Awards 2021   Kasonde Makangila Gibstar Makangila jr   Merck Foundation "Make Your Own Mask" Fashion Awards 2021   Tepwanji Mpetemoya & Mwiche Songolo Linda Ngwira   The following winners of past editions of Merck Foundation Awards were recognized: Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Media Recognition Awards 2020   Jessie Ngoma -Simengwa, Times of Zambia (Print – FIRST Position) Effie Mphande, Zambia Broadcasting Corporation Radio (Multimedia – FIRST Position) Josias Muuba, Radio Musi-O-Tunya (Radio – FIRST Position)   Merck Foundation "Stay at Home" Media Recognition Awards 2020   Henry Sinyangwe - Zambia Daily Mail (Print – FIRST Position) Violet Mengo - Zambia Daily Mail (Print – SECOND Position) Prudence Siabana - Radio Phoenix (Radio– THIRD Position)   Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Fashion Awards 2020   Nelly Banda Ruth Chimbala Cecilia Njobvu Linda Ngwira Naomi Soko Gibstar Makangila Kasonde Makangila   Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Media Recognition Awards 2019   Ngoma -Simengwa, Times of Zambia (Print) Regina Kalinde, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Multimedia)   Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" Fashion Awards 2019   Kasonde Nkole Varinder Kaur Virdy Gibstar Makanglia Kasonde Makanglia Chimwemwe Kalirani  Saandime Shisholeka   Merck Foundation also announced the Call for applications for their 8 important awards in partnership with The First Lady of Zambia for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields. Details of the awards below: 1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards "More Than a Mother" 2023: Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. Submission deadline: 30th September 2023. Click here to view more details. 2. Merck Foundation Film Awards "More Than a Mother" 2023: 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 address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. Submission deadline: 30th September 2023. Click here to view more details. 3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards "More Than a Mother" 2023: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. Submission deadline: 30th September 2023. Click here to view more details. 4. Merck Foundation Song Awards "More Than a Mother" 2023: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. Submission deadline: 30th September 2023. Click here to view more details.   5. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2023 "Diabetes & Hypertension": Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention & early detection of Diabetes & Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2023. Click here to view more details. 6. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2023 "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 2023. Click here to view more details. 7. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 "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 2023. Click here to view more details. 8. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2023 "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 2023. Click here to view more details.   Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to: submit@merck-foundation.com Click on the icon below to download Merck Foundation App https://www.merck-foundation.com/MF_StoreRedirection   Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard   Facebook: Merck Foundation Twitter: @Merck Foundation  YouTube: Merck Foundation Instagram: Merck Foundation  Flickr: Merck Foundation Website: www.merck-foundation.com

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