Archive: September 19, 2022

Business

Tata Motors Launches All-New 5W30 Synthetic Engine Oil for Commercial Vehicles

Sep 19, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Bengaluru, 19th September 2022: Staying true to its DNA of consistently delivering customer delight with the lowest total cost of ownership, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced the launch of the 5W30 synthetic engine oil developed specially to boost the performance of the new-generation BS6 diesel engines.  By enhancing engine life and reducing friction between the moving parts, the 5W30 synthetic engine oil improves their reliability, durability and improves emission compliance. The vehicle uptime on the road increases for the transporter to earn more revenues and profits.

The new 5W30 synthetic engine oil has been extensively tested in varied and stringent conditions for over three years. It has been driven for more than ten lakh kilometres in difficult terrains, clocking more than 35,000 hours at the powertrain testing facilities. It uses a rich combination of high-performance polymer with a state-of-the-art additive technology blended in group III base oil.

On this occasion, Mr. Rajendra Petkar, President  & CTO, Tata Motors said, “Sustainability today has evolved from being just a niche engagement to an absolute necessity. It forms the core of everything we develop at Tata Motors. An effective and efficient engine oil is one of the most convenient and cost-effective ways of reducing a vehicle’s carbon emissions. The cumulative impact of such simple measures judiciously taken across all commercial vehicles plying on roads will result in an exponential improvement in carbon footprint reduction. Our team at the Engineering Research Centre (ERC) has been co-engineering and developing lubricant formulations in-house, while closely working with strategic partners from the field of additive manufacturing. This has enabled us to traverse all unexplored innovative paths and this product is an outcome of such an approach.”

Global priorities are now increasingly anchored around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. With its commitment to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 percent by 2030, from 2005 levels, India too has made reduction in carbon footprint a national priority.

Tata Motors too has embarked on its journey of defining ESG aspirations with a view of holistic sustainability. This introduction of synthetic engine oil for it is a step forward to deliver clean and green options, beyond vehicles, to deliver improved fuel economy, longer drain interval and enhanced engine wear protection, resulting in reduced carbon footprint of the vehicles.

Tata Motors has been spearheading technology changes across the industry through its stewardship in the areas of efficiency improvements, alternative and new energy paradigms, safety, digitalization and in-cabin experiences through connected vehicle technologies and a host of other value enhancers. All of these are glued together to institutionalisation of sustainable practices in every aspect of its business of developing innovative mobility solutions.

Entertainment

Class-leading RABBIT Wave Buds Pro is here to inspire and empower music lovers and game enthusiasts

Sep 19, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

With the aim to inspire, develop and roll out world-class wearable technology products at affordable prices, the home-grown R&D-centric tech company POCKET FULL GADGETS PRIVATE LIMITED has launched Wave Buds Pro by RABBIT. RABBIT is the brand name for company’s wearable technology products.

The imminently recallable brand name RABBIT has been inspired by lovable Rabbit’s highly sensitive and nuanced hearing quality, the best amongst animals. RABBIT the brand aspires to develop and introduce lifestyle audio products with equally great audio qualities as the nature has bestowed to Rabbit. Rabbit also aims to become the first home-grown audio brand with global reach and reverence.

To ensure maximum bang for your bucks, RABBIT Wave Buds Pro comes loaded with class-leading features such as Active Noise Cancellation, ENC, Bluetooth 5.1, low latency and up-to 7 hours of continuous active sound output which is sure to be music to the ears of music aficionados and gamers alike and all this at a very reasonable price.

“RABBIT is here to inspire and empower every music lover and game enthusiast. RABBIT Wave Buds Pro is a class-leading product in sync with our motto “Real Sound Matters”. I am confident that our flagship offering – Wave Buds Pro – will bring big smile amongst music lovers and game enthusiasts alike and will help establish Rabbit’s reputation as a top-of-the-line quality brand,” said Mr Arun Ram, the founder of Pocket Full Gadgets, which owns brand Rabbit.

Mr Ram further pointed out that the “brand Rabbit will be a living proof of the commitment and success of ‘Make in India’ in the high-tech, high-precision audio segment too as the product has been completely designed and developed by Company’s R&D team at Bangalore.”

The Company is now developing and gearing up for the launch of more high-tech wearable technology products in a phased manner.

RABBIT Wave Buds Pro available on amazon.in @ INR 4499

Key Features – RABBIT Wave Buds Pro

o   ANC+ENC

o   Bluetooth 5.1

o   Low Latency

o   13mm Driver – Helps deliver balanced, clear audio

o   Charging Time: 1.5 Hours

o   Playing Time: 21 hours in case, 7 hrs in earbuds

o   Sweat & Water Resistant

o   Game Mode for Low Latency

o   Ergonomic fit

o   Featherlite

o   Transparency Mode

o   Noise Cancelling 30 db

To spread and reinforce company’s motto – Real Sound Matters – Company will be collaborating with podcasters and influential independent artists. It is in advanced stage of talks with some of them. It also plans to launch promotional campaigns on platforms such as Spotify, wink and Gaana. RABBIT products will initially be available online on Amazon. Plans are afoot to make it available in premium off-line retail stores/chains too. 

Rabbit is a child of passion by two highly motivated and successful professionals – Arun ram and Ravikiran Nagaraj. Their love for music and advocacy of “make in India” fuelled their passion to develop audio products locally. Arun Ram, the founder of pocket gadgets and owner of rabbit, is an entrepreneur based in Bangalore and has gradually grown in his ventures spanning from food and beverages, consumer electronics, electric mobility to SaaS and more. Ravikiran the co-founder, brings over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. He currently is the VP at an electronic component distributor in Singapore. Having the in-depth knowledge of semiconductors led him to connect with Arun and RABBIT was born!

Business

FreightFox presents its solutions at the The Launch Of National Logistics Policy

Sep 19, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

India, 19th September, 2022: FreightFox, a SaaS-led enterprise logistics procurement, management, and intelligence platform, was invited to attend the launch of the National Logistics Policy on September 17, 2022. The invitation was extended to them after they won the ULIP LogiXtics Hackathon organized by NLDS (NICDC Logistics Data Services) and NITI Aayog earlier this year. The company presented their solutions that won them the first position, amongst 543 entries, in the Hackathon judged by the Niti Aayog.

FreightFox was amongst a handful of private enterprises that had been invited to the launch of the crucial NLP to showcase their solutions. This policy will be implemented country-wide, and will promote seamless freight movement along key corridors in India. This policy was launched in tandem with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan that was introduced to fortify infrastructure, bridge the gaps in national logistics, and attract foreign investment to the sector. As India races towards becoming a global leader in logistics, these two programmes will be a vital part of the ambitious plans laid down by the government.

Commenting on the event, Nitish Rai, CEO and Founder of FreightFox said, “The National Logistics Policy is a welcome move for the Indian logistics sector. Given the country’s logistical vastness and the cultural diversity, there has long existed a need for a digital edge to connect it all cohesively. The NLP will serve as a central directive principle for all logistics-related decisions and offer a clear framework for accelerating its growth as a foundational industry.”

As invitees to the launch, FreightFox also presented and discussed their plans for the future of Indian logistics with the Honorable Prime Minister and Union Cabinet Ministers. Their solutions leveraged data from ULIP to aid transport and logistics in India for the manufacturing industry. FreightFox’s solutions used geospatial analytics, advanced data and ML models to evolve highly efficient and scalable solutions. They earlier presented these plans to dignitaries from NICDC, NLDSL, the then-CEO of NITI Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, Shri Amrit Lal Meena, Special Secretary Logistics during the nationwide Logixtics hackathon. Further to which, FreightFox was declared the winner of the hackathon and was felicitated by NITI Aayog and NLDSL.

Education

How to get education loan without parental support

Sep 19, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

John Dewey, Education Reformist, Philosopher, and Psychologist, once famously said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” The criticality of education across levels – primary, secondary and higher – is undeniable, not just to enhance one’s cognitive abilities, but also to lay a solid foundation – for one’s success in life itself. Despite its importance and the burgeoning number of aspirants every year, higher education, particularly overseas, is often considered a dream that can be fulfilled by a few, owing to the costs. Or so we thought.

Education loans have brought a huge respite to such aspirants who can now pursue their dream courses and universities in India and abroad, without worrying about depleting all their family’s savings. Unfortunately, traditional lending institutions have at times in the past rejected loan applications owing to non-academic factors such as parent’s low income or savings, their projected inability to repay the loan, lack of hard collateral security such as a house, etc., which defeats the purpose of applying for such loans.

The Student-Centred Approach:

With the advent of specialised and dedicated education loan platforms circa 2007-2008, a new type of assessment of education loan applications quickly emerged. This model relied heavily on the quality of academics and intended program of studies thereby largely removing parental involvement. Further, the need to add collateral to qualify for these loans was done away with. This provided access to hundreds of thousands of students to timely and affordable financing options towards their higher education goals. These platforms are able to spend more resources on researching and understanding the very fragmented higher education sector globally, which in-turn have meant more student-friendly loan options and processes. Eventually, dollar-denominated lenders based overseas opened up their products too for Indian students, albeit for a limited number of universities.

Role of Co-Applicants:

A Co-Applicant or Co-Borrower to a loan is typically afamily member or relative who takes the responsibility of repaying the loan in case the student is unable to do so. While most lenders still require such a co-applicant to be on the loan, the weightage given to their financial worthiness is minimal, provided the student has good academic merit.

While traditional institutions may insist on only having a parent as a co-applicant and may shy away from issuing the loan otherwise, the silver lining on the cloud is that new-age fintech lenders like InCred are more understanding of the predicament. This ensures a smooth lending and sanctioning process that is somewhat independent of the co-applicant’s credit-worthiness or even in the absence of parents or parents without a steady source of income.

“Education is expensive, but cost of ignorance even more so”:

Foreign education not only requires a strong academic background, high scores in standardised tests and a zeal to make it big, but also significant financial commitments. With rising costs at universities globally and inflation -even planned savings can fall short when it comes to bearing the expenses. Education loans are the bridge to plug this gap and should be treated as more of an investment in one’s future. More often than not, this turns out to be the most life-changing and profound investment any person can ever make.

Funding one’s higher education externally also eases the burden of repayment to a great extent. It does not put a dent in one’s lifetime savings, and the students can get a breather as the EMIs commence with a leeway period, giving them some time to stabilize financially. It is imperative to remember that the value addition provided by education is unparalleled, and nothing should deter one from achieving their goals. All they need to do is be aware of the best options available, and soar!

Education

Enactus HR College wins “The National Award for Best Social Initiative for Women Empowerment”

Sep 19, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Enactus HR College participated in ’Bhavishya Bharat’ A National Level competition for Social Initiatives, held on 14th September, organized by Nagindas Khandwala College. A total of 186 colleges from across India participated in this event. Enactus HR College presented its flagship Projects “Inaayat” and “Aajeevika” and has won the National Award for Best Social Initiative for Women Empowerment. All judges especially congratulated HR College team on the ideation and execution of these sustainable projects and the HR collage team has received a Trophy, Certificate and Cash Prize as well.  Dr. Pooja Ramchandani Principal H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, said “I am so proud of my students, to have won this National Award”.

Seen in the pictures are speakers Ms. Asmi Ghanshani, Ms. Bhavisha Adwani With Student Coordinators  Ms. Jeel. D. Punmiya and Ms. Surabhi Mishra, President Enactus Ms. Mitali Chhattani,  Faculty Advisor Ms. Kanu Priya Sharma.

Business

Indian Culinary Forum announces the 19th Edition of India’s Biggest and Most Prestigious Culinary Awards

Sep 19, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

New Delhi, September 19, 2022: The wait for India’s biggest and most cherished culinary award is over. The Indian Culinary Forum shall be presenting the 19th edition of the much-awaited annual Chef Awards on 14th October, as part of the celebrations of International Chefs Day. The Annual Chef Awards function will be held at Hotel Pride Plaza, Aerocity, New Delhi on Friday, October 14, 2022, whereby the ICF will be honoring the achievements of 17 outstanding culinary artisans by conferring them with awards.

“The cherished Indian Chef Awards, first initiated nineteen years back in 2004 by ICF, have become Indian culinary industry’s most respected and most valued testament for talent and skill recognition in addition to becoming the biggest platform for knowledge sharing amongst industry stakeholders. This year’s event will further cement ICF Awards as the finest platform for knowledge sharing, talent recognition of Indian Chefs, and spreading goodwill and footprint of Indian cuisine around the world,” said Chef Davinder Kumar, President of Indian Culinary Forum.

 Chef Davinder Kumar added “The Award event has three segments including Culinary Competitions, Knowledge Summit, and the Chef Awards. The ICF culinary competition will be held at Banarsidass Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts, New Delhi where over 150 professional chefs will showcase their culinary skills in 11 different categories. WACS-certified noted chef Dayashankar Sharma is the chairperson of this year’s jury while well-known Chef Sireesh Saxena is the organizing secretary”.

The Knowledge Summit which completes ten years this time will provide a platform for discussion and deliberations on issues concerning the Industry. The special focus of Knowledge summit this year will be to deliberate on how to put Indian cuisine on the global culinary map and chalking out the ways forward for the Food and Beverage Industry. The Knowledge Summit which aims to create awareness about the profession among people at large shall witness participation from the who’s who of the hospitality sector, educators, food critics, and connoisseurs.

 “ICF’s aim is not merely recognition of talents but also empowering talents with latest culinary knowledge and skills which not only helps in career development but also helps the country by spreading the footprint of Indian cuisine around the world”. said Chef Vivek Saggar, General Secretary of Indian Culinary Forum.

Talking about the program Chef Vivek Saggar added “There are six special award categories which include Lifetime Achievement Award, Golden Hat, Silver Hat, Academic Silver Hat, Pastry Chef of the Year, Lady Chef of the Year,  The Culinary Competitions (Trade Test) category includes Master Chef of the Year, Master Chef Kebabs, Master Chef Indian Pattissarie, Master Chef Indian Sweets, Master Chef International Cuisine, Master Chef North Indian Cuisine, Master Chef Oriental Cuisine Award, Master Chef Baker Award, Master Chef South East & West, Student Chef of the Year Female, Student Chef of the Year Male”.

News

Jagadesh Hulugundi joins Acuver Consulting as an Associate Partner

Sep 19, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

Acuver Consulting, a digital transformation solutions company driving tech innovation within the supply chain for e-commerce and retail industry in India and Globally, has announced the appointment of Jagadesh Hulugundi, as an Associate Partner. Jagadesh will add value to the existing supply chain implementation & execution offerings under the order management domain at Acuver Consulting. He will be at the helm of envisioning business expansion while focusing on selective diversification of Acuver Consulting’s service offerings. With his profound background that holds testimony to building an inclusive culture of innovation, he will be the driver and champion of Acuver’s innovation.

‘‘Acuver Consulting is experiencing exponential growth and an inspiring addition will only add to the continued approach of sustaining this growth and getting closer to our overarching vision. I welcome Jagadesh to the corporate leadership team and am excited to see the impact of his role in driving our growth strategy and continued transformation in the years to come”, said Sunny Nandwani.

On his appointment as associate partner, Jagadesh Hulugundi said

“The vision and opportunity to scale Acuver always enticed me. I am excited about solving problems that will help the business deliver on our core mission with transformative technology,” He continued, “Acuvue has a great culture and great culture brings great people – I’m looking forward to leading and mentoring this talented team.”

Jagadesh brings in more than 20 years of expertise in IT engineering and services. His experience has helped him gain competence across supply chain solutions and to design & implement supply chains and conduct consulting engagements in the most efficient way. Lately, he has been actively dwelling in modern open-source technology suites like SQL, Python, Blockchain, and data, and machine learning solutions for various operational scenarios in supply chain management. In addition to filing 25+ US patent applications, he has 35+ published patents in the fields of supply chain management, retail, analytics, intuitive logging, meetings and collaboration, loT, blockchain, DevOps, animal husbandry and natural disasters, augmented/virtual reality, and social responsibility.

Education

Orientation for New Batch of Students Hosted by St. George’s University and the Ramaiah Group of Institutions

Sep 19, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Bengaluru, 19 Sept 2022: St. George’s University (SGU), Grenada, in the Caribbean, in association with the Ramaiah Group of Institutions hosted an orientation session on 19 Sept, for the new cohort of students of the 2022 SGU Ramaiah 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway.

The session was attended by a select few personnel from various departments who interacted with the students and offered them a holistic view of their life during the preclinical year at Ramaiah.

Students heard from Dr. Sudha Suresh, Associate Dean, Ramaiah International Medical School, Bangalore, Mr. Bharat Gadhia, Regional Director, International Recruitment (South Asia) and Mr. Charath Soundararajan Regional Manager, Student Recruitment (South Asia), among others.

As part of the SGU Ramaiah 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway, 10+2 students can begin the first year of their medical education in Bangalore. For their second year, they can move on to either SGU’s joint campus at Northumbria University in the UK or at SGU’s main campus in Grenada. In their last two years, students will complete their clinical rotations either in the US or in the UK.

The association between the Ramaiah group of Institutions and St. George’s University seeks to offer their students an extensive international learning environment, to grow and enter the field as able medical practitioners.

Business

Housing.com to cash in on festive spirit; announces launch of Mega Home Utsav 2022

Sep 19, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

India, September 19, 2022, India’s leading digital real estate platform, has announced the launch of its annual online real estate sales gala event, the Mega Home Utsav-2022, wherein buyers will be able to grab attractive discount offers during the virtual mega home sale from the comfort of their homes with the help of enabling technologies.

Showcasing prominent properties from 22 cities in the county, the event will run between September 20 and October 20, 2022.

In its 6th edition, the annual event, which coincides with the festive season, will enable homebuyers in India to get a property of their choice from a wide array of developers that have partnered with the Gurgaon-based Housing.com for the Mega Home Utsav-2022.

For the event, REA India-owned Housing.com has tied up with major developers in the country who will showcase their properties during the event. The major developers that will be participating in the month-long event include G square Housing, Merlin Group, Kalpataru Group, Casagrande Builder, Raymond Limited, Salarpuria Sattva, TVS Emerald Haven Realty, and Puraniks Builders, to name a few.

The company expects participation from more than 300 developers and over 2,000 channel partners. HSBC India is the Title Sponsor for the event.

The mega deals that developers are offering during the gala event include a complete stamp duty waiver, bookings at as low as Rs 21,000, various payment schemes to lower the cost burden, free car parking, free Ola electric bike with each booking, and discount of up to Rs 2 lakh on bookings.

In its all-new format, the Mega Home Utsav will make virtual home purchases even more convenient and life-like with 3D virtual booths. The more compact design, with visualization products and content-based offerings, will ensure higher visibility for channel partners, developers and advertisers as well.

The Mega Home Utsav is being promoted through a high-intensity, multi-channel promotional campaign across TV, OTT, and digital media, Housing.com said in a statement.

“Going by the success of the previous events, we are extremely enthused and excited about this year’s Mega Home Utsav. Considering that buyer sentiment vis-à-vis property ownership continues to remain robust, we are confident that the event being conducted during the festive season will help our developer and agent partners achieve big sales numbers and at the same time help our company scale new heights, not only in terms of business and visibility but also in terms of customer acquisition,” said Mr. Amit Masaldan, Business Head, Housing.com.

The event will facilitate the culmination of home-purchase plans a lot of us have been making throughout the year. At Housing.com, all our efforts are concentrated on making a buyer’s journey simpler and the outcomes of this journey more satisfying and joyous. The annual Mega Home Utsav event is a major effort towards achieving that objective,” Mr. Masaldan added.

Mr. Snehil Gautam, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Housing.com, PropTiger.com and Makaan.com, said, “This year’s mega event coincides well with the recent launch of our new ad campaign that has already created a lot of buzz in the market and has been received remarkably well. With Mega Home Utsav 2022, consumers will get a lot of options and an opportunity to buy their dream home with an assurance of getting the best deal available in the market.”

“We position this event as a testimony to our consumers’ trust in us, making home-buying convenient and exciting, the basic principle on which ‘Brand Housing.com’ has been built and has thrived,” Mr. Gautam added.

Sandeep Batra, Head of Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC India, said, “We’re committed to providing best-in-class products and services to our customers. Our partnership with Housing.com is a step in this direction, aimed at providing competitively priced home loans to our customers. We’re confident that our value proposition in home mortgages, supported by our digital proposition and service will help our customers in achieving their housing dreams.”

Recently, Housing.com launched a 360-degree advertising campaign, Parr…se Perfect. In its quest to simplify the home-buying, renting, and selling journey with this new campaign, the company acknowledges the fact that home buyers/renters or homeowners could end up not making a final decision to rent, buy or sell for reasons that could be very idiosyncratic and personal but that Housing.com will always be by their side to ultimately help them find their perfect choice.

Housing.com

Founded in 2012 and acquired by REA India in 2017, Housing.com is India’s leading full-stack proptech platform for homeowners/home seekers, landlords, developers, and real estate brokers. The company offers listings for new homes, resale homes, rentals, plots, commercial spaces, and co-living spaces in India. Backed by strong research and analytics, the company’s experts provide comprehensive real estate services that cover advertising and marketing, sales solutions for real estate developers, personalized search, virtual viewing, AR&VR content, home loans, end-to-end transaction services, and post-transaction services to consumers for both buying and renting.

PropTiger.com

PropTiger.com is among India’s leading digital real estate advisory firms, offering a one-stop platform for buying residential real estate. Founded in 2011 with the goal to help people buy their dream homes, PropTiger.com leverages the power of information and the organization’s deep-rooted understanding of the real estate sector to bring simplicity, transparency, and trust to the home-buying process. PropTiger.com helps home-buyers through the entire home-buying process through a mix of technology-enabled tools as well as on-ground support. The company offers researched information about various localities and properties and provides guidance on matters pertaining to legal paperwork and loan assistance to successfully fulfill a transaction.

Makaan.com

Makaan.com was acquired by REA India in May 2015, with a vision to establish a true “marketplace” in real estate. Makaan.com has quickly emerged as the preferred partner for consumers looking to rent, buy or sell a home. Makaan.com offers its online consumers maximum property options and has become one of the largest advertising platforms in online real estate in India.

Business

SCOPE wins over Microsoft, now backed by the tech giant with a USD 150K investment for the Startup Incubator Program

Sep 19, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

September 19th, 2022: Making substantial strides in the fast-evolving and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, SCOPE, a pioneering and holistic new-age platform for budding entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investors and industry experts, has added another feather to its cap. The brand has been selected for the Microsoft Startup Incubator Program, which includes an investment of USD 150K. Considering the program has an acceptance rate between 1% and 3%, SCOPE’s selection is a testament to its growth, progress, and potential.

Being backed by Microsoft for the tech giant’s Incubator Program comes with several high-end benefits, which will now be at SCOPE’s disposal. This includes access to productivity and development tools including GitHub and Microsoft 365, mentorship opportunities from business leaders and technical maestros, and passage to pro-startup offers from Microsoft partners. The Startup Incubator Program is renowned for providing access to technology, go-to-market, and community benefits to emerging startups to expand their operational base.

Appalled Saikiran, Founder and CEO of SCOPE, said, “This opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time for SCOPE. We are thrilled to be a part of the Microsoft Startup Incubator Program and plan to make the best of this window. At SCOPE, while we are gradually progressing and growing, there are a few critical areas where we need the guidance of experts to ensure long-term success. The program promises everything we require, including crucial funding, mentorship opportunities, productivity, and development tools. We are optimistic that this milestone in SCOPE’s journey will accelerate its growth trajectory.”