Archive: August 22, 2020

Bollywood actor Gurmeet Choudhary Launches his YouTube channel to give fans a peek into his life

With the pandemic bringing life and activities for the sixth month, people have been looking for new ways to keep themselves entertained and Bollywood stars have risen to the occasion. Celebrities have been engaging with their fans by sharing everything from home fitness routines to throwback images from shoots. Social media being the biggest bridge between celebrities and their fans, and realising this, stars have been taking to their pages to share details about their lives. Celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aryan, Daisy Shah and others have been launching their YouTube channels and the latest addition to this is actor Gurmeet Choudhary.

The multi-faceted and super talented Gurmeet Choudhary has garnered a huge loyal fan following, and the actor is all set to launch his YouTube Channel to share all the aspects of his life with his fans.
Gurmeet Choudhary rose to fame playing Sri Ram in the hit TV series Ramayan and has come a long way since. He has starred in numerous movies, tv shows as well as reality TV shows, and has amassed a huge fan base that adores him for his versatility and talent, and they are eager for a sneak-peek into the actor’s world.

And now, fans are going to be given a more intimate look into the actor’s life. Being a professional martial artist and an absolute fitness freak, videos he will be sharing will surely include stuff about keeping healthy and fit. He is also going to be sharing other aspects of his life, including cooking and recipes, filmmaking, and what a day in his life looks like, all with a touch of humour which he is famous for. In addition to that, he will also be sharing a pro tip at the end of each video aptly called ‘Guru Gyaan’. Being a fitness enthusiast, Gurmeet has chosen his first video for the channel to be a recipe of Keto cake, where he tried his hands in cooking for the first time.

The video is the ultimate mix of information and entertainment with a tint of comedy which showcases the real Gurmeet Choudhary to all his fans.  
Talking about it Gurmeet says, “I’m really excited to show a different side of me that my fans haven’t had the chance to see before.  My primary reason to launch a YouTube channel is to give my fans access to my long videos which isn’t available on other platforms. I really want to connect with my fans and keep them entertained while keeping them informed at the same time. It is going to be a quirky take on how I deal with all aspects of my life be it cooking, fitness, film making, and everything else I do.  I am looking forward to having my fans get to know me better.”

On the work front, Gurmeet will next be seen in Zee Studios’ urban horror film ’The Wife’, which he recently commenced shooting for in Jaipur. 
We can’t wait to see him not just in the movie but also on his YouTube channel, which is sure to be a hit with all his fans.

Nurture Positivity and use your Mind Wisely to create a Healthy Environment During Covid-19 – Dr Sangeeta Reddy at Amity Eminent Webinar

The Coronavirus Pandemic that has created a devastating impact on the economies of the nations around the world and continues to cause enormous anxieties and mental stresses need to be confronted with a mind tuned to positivity and hope during these testing times of great uncertainty said Dr Sangita Reddy, President FICCI and Joint Managing Director Apollo Group of Hospitals while delivering Amity Eminent Webinar Address organized by Amity University Gurugram today. The webinar was attended by over 2000 students, Vice-Chancellors, Senior Semitists, Deans, HoIs and members of faculty from 10 Amity Universities in India and many more from abroad.

The Economic and social crisis caused by Covid-19 is undoubtedly the basis for the fear and enormous anxiety that covers everyone irrespective of economic prosperity or social order. It requires leadership that undertakes positivity and willingness to find solutions that can mitigate the ill-effects of the COVID
Pandemic. At the same time, it is absolutely necessary to create a positive health environment around.

Addressing to over 1000 inspired youth connected to the webinar, Dr Sangita Reddy said “Your Mind is the most powerful force to empower you. It can take you to the heights of ecstasy or can enslave you and plunge you into the depth of misery if not used wisely. The most important thing you the young students are doing today is learning how to use this power of your mind wisely by filling it with the right knowledge and choosing the right path and right skills and capabilities”. Let you overcome your fear and work together to create a better world than the one left behind before the COVID Pandemic, said Dr Reddy.

Today humanity is grappling like never seen before. The generational medical crisis which has now become an economic crisis and also a social crisis. There are geopolitical shifts and global friction. There is a manifestation of a burdening crisis all over the world. But then as it is said that the brightness of stars is in the darkness of night. As such it is also the time of great hope and to have great resilience to combat the impending threats of expansionist COVID, said Dr Reddy a crusader of affordable health care for all.

Sharing her experience of implementing a number of innovative initiatives in Apollo Group of Hospitals, Dr Reddy said that the continuous quest to push the benchmarks of excellence and caring service to humanity have made Apollo a class apart in the Hospitals in Asia. The integration of the latest advances in IT in health care services and the synergy between the advances in biomedical engineering and health care services have made India’s health care truly world-class.

Lauding the efforts of Government of India in combating the COVID crisis, Dr Reddy said that the timely interventions of the Government have resulted into containing death rate below 3 per cent and the recovery rate of over 72 per cent. But we need still to win the battle as over 69000 cases are being added daily.

Invoking a sense of courage and commitment to fight the ongoing pandemic, Dr Sangita Reddy cited the courage and conviction with which the nursing professionals work in the isolation wards, giving their very best services often sacrificing their comfort and even risking their lives. The youth of our country should emulate this exemplary courage and prepare themselves to serve the vast humanity with a caring concern for the last man in the society so that no one is left behind. Recalling the famous quote of Mahatma Gandhi that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. This is the time to show our utmost care and concern for the suffering of humanity and also to care for yourself at the same time.

Replying to a question from the audience as to how to remain positive mind and maintain a healthy environment when we are so pressed with online classes and other pressing engagements, Dr Reddy said that despite being busy you have to find time for yourself to refresh your mind and to connect to your soul. Answering another question on the power of prayers in the hours of crisis, Dr Reddy said that the prayers have great healing power and they do wonders as they give solace to your mind as well. There were many other questions including the long-term effects of Covid-19 and overcoming the fear psychosis due to uncertainties. In her message to the youth, Dr Sangita Reddy said that It is the defining moment for each one of us to decide how we want to live and lead our life. Have courage and faith in human capabilities to overcome the crisis and work with a positive mindset.

Founder President of Amity Education Group Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Chairperson Dr Amita Chauhan, Chancellor of Amity University Uttar Pradesh Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancellor Amity University Haryana Dr Aseem Chauhan, Dr Anupam Sibal Group Medical Director Apollo Hospital and President Global Association of Physicians of Indian origin and DR MS Chaudhary Senior Consultant Internal Medicine at Apollo Hospital New Delhi were also present in the Webinar that was moderated by Prof PB Sharma Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Haryana. Dr Sanjana Vij coordinated the webinar for which excellent IT support was provided by Dr JS Sodhi and his team.

New Ganpati anthem – Aala Re Aala Ganesha produced by Bhushan Kumar released

During these challenging times, the nation prays for blessings and abundance to Lord Ganesha and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series hopes to lift their spirits with their devotional single, ‘Aala Re Aala Ganesha’. With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, Bhushan Kumar released this new devotional Ganpati anthem composed by Poonam, with vocals by Sachet Tandon and lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed.

The high energy, the devotional song is symbolic of the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi and carries visuals of the exhilarating and electrifying celebrations of the festival.

Talking about the song, popular singer Sachet Tandon says, “Lending my voice to devotional songs is always a spiritually uplifting experience. ‘Aala Re Aala Ganesha’ is a high tempo; high energy song of celebration and hope. It’s definitely a track audience should listen to, this Ganesh Chaturthi.”

T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar says, “Ganesh Chaturthi is a special occasion for families across the country. We hope to heighten the spirit of this festival with ‘Aala Re Aala Ganesha’, which signifies the essence of this festival and the celebrations surrounding it.”

Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series produced ‘Aala Re Aala Ganesha’ out now on T-Series’ YouTube channel.

Microsoft Education Edition Now Available for Chromebooks

On Monday, Microsoft announced that the Minecraft: Education Edition is now available for the Chromebooks.

The development took place after Microsoft partnered with Google Education team to let the educators and learners access Minecraft Education Edition on Chromebooks.

“Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform that helps build key 21st-century skills like coding and creative problem solving,” Microsoft explains in the announcement.

“Hundreds of free standards-aligned lessons, design challenges, and STEM curriculum are available in-game and online, along with flexible templates for teachers to design their own learning activities. In a time when staying connected to the classroom is of extra importance, Minecraft supports collaboration and meaningful student-led learning.”

Since 2013, Google for Education has been running a large scale classroom-learning programme in different countries including India. Under this programme, schools and institutions are provided Chromebooks to smartly deepen the education process. As of 2019, there were more than 30 million Chromebooks actively working at schools globally.

On a similar track, Minecraft: Education Edition was launched in 2016 with an aim to provide a fun and creative learning environment for school kids. The Education edition is available in 115 countries and boasts of 250 educator-created lesson plans. It has a total user base of more than 2 million.

It was a long-standing request by educators around the world to bring Minecraft Education Edition to the Chromebooks.

Now, using both the programmes, the educators can create an interesting learning experience with lessons on maths, science, language arts, history and visual arts for kids in schools with Minecraft: Education Edition on Chromebooks.

Using these creative activities and lessons, kids can learn coding skills, decision making, working in collaborative environments and cognitive abilities.

Teachers can also use tools like click speed test, spacebar test built upon Minecraft to add the competitiveness to the learning process.

To access the Education Edition on the Chromebook, a Microsoft 365 for Education license is required. With the correct license, the educators and learners will be able to enjoy the same features of Education Edition for Windows, Mac and iOS on their Chromebooks itself.

If your school already has an A3 or A5 license of Education Edition, you need not to worry about purchasing a new license because the company is adding the Chrome OS support to all A3 and A5 licenses automatically.

In future, the students will also be able to login to the game using their Google accounts instead of the Microsoft accounts.

All educators can download the Education Edition on their Chromebooks through the Google Play Store right away and start with an all-new learning experience for their students.

Also, this is not to be confused with the standard Minecraft. Even after the clear warning by Microsoft, many people have given one-star reviews to the game on Google Play Store just because they expected it to be the Standard version of the game.

Although the standard version of the game is not available on non-school Chromebooks this could be the first steps towards that as well.

First temple of Shree Jagannatha to become a reality in UK

New Delhi, August 21, 2020: With the blessing of Maha Prabhu, the imprint of the first Lord Shree Jagannatha temple is being laid out in the United Kingdom (UK). A group of devotees have come together and pooled resources to build this temple.

Shree Jagannatha Temple, UK is a Religious, Charitable, Non-profit and Community Interest Company registered in England & Wales

The temple is being built through the donations from the devotees and contribution by the local Indian population in the UK as well as India. Shree Jagannatha Temple UK is planning to build a Temple structure along with spiritual place, knowledge centre and Cultural and convention centre etc. With the guidance of Spiritual leaders/Gurus and cooperation/ help from all devotees and like-minded organisations and Philanthropic public.

On the occasion of Shri Krishna Utsav held online, “Jagatguru Shankaracharya, Shree Jagannatha Dham Puri blessed the devotees and extended his support and guidance for the project. The ceremony featured lots of cultural activities and devotional singing by renowned artists. “

We the bhakta’s of Lord Shree Jagannatha, attempt to bring the wider brotherhood under one common tree. Shree Jagannatha – means ‘Jagatara Natha’ (Lord of the Universe), is symbolic and brings everyone together.

We call ourselves ‘bhakta’s’ or ‘sevakas’ of Lord Shree Jagannatha, spread across in various geographical locations in UK and India (Odisha, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Delhi). Our diverse background and strong links to our roots in India unifies us in working for Lord Shree Jagannatha selflessly.

There are over 10 lacs Hindus in the United Kingdom, out of which a large proportion of Hindus are followers and devotees of Shree Jagannatha, spread across different communities. The world-famous Ratha Yatra festival is religiously celebrated across different locations in the United Kingdom, without a dedicated Shree Jagannatha Temple.

Our vision is to build a first of its kind Lord Shree Jagannatha Temple in the United Kingdom which will be the hub of enhancing spiritual, cultural, social and physical growth based on Hindu (Sanatana Dharma) principles of duty towards family and society.

This will be the central place where we intend to pass the rich culture and heritage from our roots in India to our future generations here in the United Kingdom.

Hindu worshippers across the United Kingdom regardless of class, caste, or sector will provide volunteer services to the local authorities and communities during pandemic or epidemic.

Myntra begins promotions with Manish Malhotra for the second edition of Myntra Fashion Superstar

Bengaluru & Mumbai: Myntra has initiated promotions to seek aspirants for the second edition of India’s only digital fashion influencer talent hunt, ‘Myntra Fashion Superstar-@MTV’, #MFSChangeTheConversation, the auditions for which have begun from August 14, 2020. The show is slated to go on-air in September on MTV.

Giving a grand sneak peek into the second edition of Myntra Fashion Super Star, Myntra has launched a 60-second promotional video with celebrated fashion designer, Manish Malhotra, who is seen urging the young and talented aspirants to become powerful fashion influencers by participating in the show and proving their worth. It uses a metaphorical setting to demonstrate the experience of being an influencer, which includes flaunting a personal style, orientation, conversations or making a statement and taking on the responses.

Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXoH2ZPr3FQ

Interested participants can send their entries by uploading a video that shows their take on fashion using #MFSChangeTheConversation on social media or on the Myntra and Voot apps.

The winner of the show will be adjudged India’s ‘Fashion Superstar’, for the year, and will win an exclusive 1-year influencer contract with Myntra worth ₹1 million, in addition to an exclusive 1-year contract with MTV to be the Social Influencer in Fashion. Expressing his excitement for the show, Manish Malhotra said, “Over the years, fashion and it’s the concept has evolved. While styling remains a significant factor, the persona, conduct and confidence have become defining norms to make a mark in the industry. Myntra Fashion Superstar @MTV is a perfect platform for all fashion enthusiasts to showcase their skills and I’m sure it will give them the right push to work towards their dreams. I urge all budding talents to be a part of it and create conversations together to strive for change.”

The show will be judged by leading personalities from the world of fashion and cinema, including Manish Malhotra. The chosen contestants will make it to the show post auditions, which will be aired on Myntra Studio on the Myntra App, MTV and Voot in end September. In addition to streaming the 8 episodes, Myntra Studio will be the one-stop destination for loads of exclusive content around the show, including Behind The Scene moments, shoppable celebrity looks, episodic reviews, trivias, and quizzes and lots more. With the capability of hosting all formats of content and its in-built gamification features, Myntra Studio will keep the buzz going right from the start. The show will be promoted across TV and Digital channels of Viacom18 and Myntra’s own Digital channels, including social media.

Stay tuned to witness the biggest fashion extravaganza with the second edition of Myntra Fashion Superstar @MTV, coming soon only on Myntra Studio on the Myntra App, MTV and Voot.

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MicroGO launches GOassureTMLITE- India`s first smart HAND HYGIENE STATION ensuring good hand hygiene practices

21st August 2020: MicroGO, a leading innovation company in the health and hygiene domain, has launched the next generation internet of things (IoT) enabled hygiene solution called GOassureTMLITE – India’s first smart hand hygiene station that is lightweight, IOT enabled and assures good hand hygiene practices. The state-of-the-art solution is designed especially for healthcare and public spaces. The latest addition to the brand’s product portfolio that roots for good hygiene practices similar to GOassureTM MAX, but in a 10X scalable model.

Hand hygiene is the first line of defence in personal space as well as in any industry. Good Hand hygiene practices (defined by performing six steps and for 20 secs) is a non-negotiable aspect of hand hygiene. There is a recent surge in the availability of contactless dispensers in the market. However, there is a big difference between merely performing and performing in the right manner. In a pandemic like situation, right practices as per defined criteria are of paramount importance for not just oneself but for the family, co-workers and eventually for the entire country.

A patent-pending technology, GOassureTMLITE assures the users adheres to the WHO guidelines for good hand hygiene but also provides IoT enabled real-time monitoring and surveillance. It is available in wall-mountable or tabletop variants keeping in mind the varying needs of individuals and businesses and is also contactless and automatic. MicroGO is highly sensitive towards the cost implication of its products on users and pays special focus on commercial viability along with the right science. The calculated ROI (return on investment) of GOassureTMLITE is just 15d for the businesses having 100 employees.

Speaking on the newly launched offering, Dr Rachna Dave, Founder, MicroGO said, “GOassureTMLITE is a value for money product that will not only assure the safe work environment. We set various SOPs for our customer partners as per their requirements and non-compliance to these SOPs can be monitored in real-time by them with GOassureTM. Primarily targeted at the B2B sector, the product will be available from 01st September and can be purchased directly from the MicroGO website (www.microgo.in) or via the channel partners. The product is also available on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for GOI`s direct purchase. We believe that the GOassureTMLITE is a step in the right direction towards mitigating the nCoV spread via hands and also educating our countrymen the right-hand hygiene practices which goes a long way in restricting the spread of most of the communicable diseases”.

MicroGO has received funding support from the DST, BIRAC, IKP and ACT Grants to scale up this technology. The brand plans to manufacture 5000 units initially and aims to sell 3000 units by the 3rd quarter of the financial year.

In the pursuit of contributing towards a COVID-19 free India, MicroGO has introduced a unique COVID-19 free India offers. The COVID-19 free India offer will make GOassureTMLITE (K model) available at a reduced price of INR 9,990 instead of INR 12,000. Additionally, the brand will provide complimentary hand rub GOhandsTM worth INR 1,500. GOhandsTM is a WHO-recommended hand rub formulation for optimal hand hygiene.

Qlik Named by Gartner as a Challenger in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools

Qlik® announced today that Qlik was named as a Challenger by Gartner, Inc. in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools.* This designation marks the fifth consecutive year that Qlik has been recognized in the quadrant. A complimentary copy of the full report is available for download at this link.

“Qlik’s data integration platform can help any enterprise improve their data-to-insights capabilities, which has been proven to increase overall data usage and value to the organization,” said James Fisher, Chief Product Officer at Qlik. “Our modern data integration platform automates the flow of real-time and continuous data that powers modern analytics, cloud migration, data lake management, and data integration strategies.”

Qlik’s data integration platform, when combined with the company’s analytics platform and its data literacy as a service offering, delivers the industry’s only end-to-end approach to Active Intelligence. Unlike traditional approaches, Active Intelligence realizes the potential in data pipelines by bringing together data at rest with data in motion for continuous intelligence derived from real-time, up-to-date information, and is specifically designed to take or trigger immediate actions. This approach closes the gaps from relevant to actionable data (Qlik Data Integration), actionable data to actionable insights (Qlik Analytics) and from investment to value (Data Literacy as a Service).

Qlik partners with global cloud and platform providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, as well as organizations like Snowflake, Databricks and Confluent in delivering data warehouse automation, data lake automation and Kafka/streaming integration, with the continued expansion with global systems integrators like Accenture and Cognizant.

*Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools, Ehtisham Zaidi, Eric Thoo, Nick Heudecker, Sharat Menon, Robert Thanaraj, 18 August, 2020.

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Panasonic India Introduces Lumix Home Office Solutions to Redefine Your Workspace

New Delhi, 21st August 2020: Virtual interaction has become the new norm, be it at work or otherwise. Empowering businesses and leaders to adapt to the new ways of working and communicating, Panasonic India brings its Home Office Solutions, powered by Lumix to enable a more life-like interface. Compatible with Lumix G9 and G95 camera range, the Home Office Solution extends the highest standard of live streaming and 4K video quality that supports leaders to effortlessly connect and communicate with clients and employees for a more personalized and interactive experience.

Talking about his experience with the new solution, Mr. Manish Sharma, President & CEO, Panasonic India and South Asia said, “The current times have transformed the way we live, work and do business. And no doubt that technology has powered efficient communication between all of us. However, with long virtual meetings on the rise, there is a need for more sustainable ways to fulfil professional commitments without compromising on one’s health and body posture. Being a user of this solution at home and office, it has truly made my internal and external interactions a lot more engaging, life-like, and connected.”

Easy to connect, the solution further assists to minimize time lags when interacting with multiple people at once and allows free movement during long hour meetings with its wide-angle view, both at home and office spaces. It also lets users record live streaming sessions for later use.

Elaborating on the solution, Mr. Sandeep Sehgal, Business Chief, Imaging Business Group, Panasonic India & SAARC, said, “Our focus has always been to anticipate industry needs and introduce solutions that are a blend of quality and value. Through this Home Office Solution, we wanted to bring the power of video in everyday collaboration by offering not only a high-video quality camera by Lumix but a complete solution that helps business leaders to enhance their communication – be it for business discussions, group webinars, employee town halls, addressing live events, etc. Being a plug and stream model, the solution can be easily installed at home or office spaces.”

The compact Home Office set-up includes; Lumix G9/G95, a tripod, USB power adapter, and HDMI connector and starts at INR 99,990 with Lumix G-95. The solution is available across all Lumix 4K centres and on panasoniclumix.in/G9.

Kitabee launches a unique module to provide best quality training for CAT aspirants at home

Delhi, 21st August 2020: Kitabee Education Services that offers cost-effective, practical as well as time-tested solutions for students, have now announced virtual training modules for aspiring students for CAand other MBA entrance exams. The online modules have been meticulously designed to provide crucial study resources, mock tests and live classes to help students to secure exceptional scores in the upcoming CAT 2020 exam and other B-school admission tests. The last batch for CAT 2020 aspirants will be starting from 20th August 2020.

In an attempt to introduce feasible and innovative pedagogical solutions for students, Kitabee has curated a step-by-step test system that helps students acquire the skills to crack the best results in MBA entrance exams. The pandemic outbreak has led to many students in a state of confusion and misery as they do not have the scope of learning from leading experts on the subjects of their interests. Kitabee has taken to address the challenges being faced by students by bringing the best teachers from the domain at the convenience of being at home and learning from the masters directly.

All the digital training classes have been carefully designed to strengthen talented students and provide exposure to proven pedagogy, high-quality study material and a step-test system that gently fosters a student’s skill while preparing them to score well in exams.

Neraj Kumar Naiyar, Founder of Kitabee and IIT Alumnus added, “We are now entering an unprecedented era of education that will challenge the way we have practised teaching until now. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our students, our integrity and professionalism. Delivering outstanding results each year, we have been able to help numerous students to pursue MBA from their dream colleges”.

Kitabee is also introducing a special webinar where Mr. Neraj Naiyar (IIT alumni) will be talking about strategies for cracking CAT in the time frame of 100 days. This includes helping students with daily study schedules to suggestions on approaches while taking mocks. The webinar will end with a Q&A session where doubts and confusions are addressed for better clarity on various aspects of a subject.