Archive: June 1, 2021

Business World, Health, News

Puressentiel India in association with Women Inspiring Network hosts a webinar on Health Benefits of Essential oils

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Brand Manager, #Mr Romain Rance, #Ms Karina Kapoor, #Puressentiel India, #The Global Education Manager for Puressentiel Laboratory

National: As the world celebrates World Environment Day, Puressentiel India, a French brand since 2005specialising in the use and benefits of Aromatherapy, hosts a webinar in association with Women Inspiring Network on the 2ndof June 2021 at IST 6:00 PM. This 100% family run laboratory produces ready-to-use aromatherapy formulas based on a simple principle: Pure Effectiveness! The brand takes pride in their 100% natural products and hence is all set to curate a panel discussion on Health Benefits of Essential oils: The new normal in these stressful times.The pandemic has surely changed our outlook to life and has shifted our priorities to self-awareness and self-care.

In order to educate maximum people about the benefits of Essential Oils and its role in coping with not just health byt daily concerns in these Covid times, Puressentiel India along with a panel of esteemed health & wellness experts have organised a Zoom webinar amplified via Facebook. The panel includes the Global Education Manager for Puressentiel Laboratory Mr Romain Rance, Health and Wellness writer MsParineeta Sethi Chief Editor for the Global Spa Magazine, Ms Pratishtha Rana who is a renowned health & wellness coach, Founder of the mother’s community Kidsstoppress Ms Mansi Zaveri and Actor-Entrepreneur-Influencer Kanisha Malhotra. The panel will be moderated by Ms Stuti Jalan, Founder, Women Inspiring Network as they discuss the relevance and use of Essential Oils in these stressful times.

Ms Karina Kapoor, Brand Manager, Puressentiel India on the webinar informatively says, “Aromatherapy, one of world’s oldest form of natural healing, has picked up momentum during the pandemic as people now focus on their mental / physical health through natural alternatives which are less harmful and sustainable. Essential Oil Therapy is a preventive and precautionary natural healer for a lot of illness like asthma, insomnia, sore muscles, anxiety, stress, etc. We at

Puressentiel India aim at making this webinar on benefits of Essential oils an insightful, educative and impactful session where maximum people are able to take away key pointers and incorporate them into their new post pandemic lifestyle.”

She further adds, “We believe in offering everyone the opportunity to look after themselves in the most natural and sustainable way possible, creating the new health solution: more pure, more natural, and more effective.”

The Global Education Manager for Puressentiel Laboratory, Mr Romain Rance adds, “India has been a land of Ayurveda and Naturopathy. I am excited and looking forward to interacting with the Indian health and wellness experts, the audience and hoping to exchange a lot of knowledge and experience in the fields of aromatherapy. With the World Environment Day round the corner, the focus of the discussion will be on the significance of plant based essential oils, aromatherapy and how it is now playing an important role in providing relief from the pandemic stress or post covid impacts.

Business World, News

MigSun Group – Taking Indian Infrastructure to New Global heights

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #chairman and CMD, #Migsun Group, #Sunil Miglani

Migsun Group found its humble establishment around 3 decades ago as a brainchild of Sunil Miglani, the current chairman and CMD of the company. Since the time of its advent the organization was involved into the creation of small raw houses & builder floors in Delhi/NCR and went on to launch their first group housing project in Ghaziabad. It was from this phase onwards that the company had expanded its verticals and ventured into providing exceptional living and shopping spaces featuring the Indian infrastructure industry in the global scenario. Today Migsun Group holds a reputation of being a coveted public listed real estate company of India with a successful range of infrastructure and real estate development projects to its credit.

Foundation and Expansion

It was in the year in 1990 that the foundation stone of the organization was laid by Mr. Harbans Lal Miglani, a renowned hockey player and father of Sunil Miglani.

The company has held its strong grounds with a clear vision of ‘Housing for all’ right from the time of its inception.

The development projects under their brand name consist of a wide variety that could cater to individuals of every income group. They have always believed in walking the path of innovation and empowerment through optimism to build a self reliant India. Backed by the young brain & fresh approach of Yash Miglani, the Managing Director, the company has found its base as a trusted infrastructure development brand with innumerable positive reviews and recommendations.

They have created a vast portfolio in a wide range of areas including residential, commercial, retail & villas; the group’s mission being creating innovative development projects which showcase a global outlook. The group has been working with uncompromising integrity in customer engagement, quality assurance and timely delivery throughout their tenure. And, their sole mission focuses on catering real estate solutions that distinctly speak for quality.

The Current Scenario

Currently the company holds about 40 projects with about 2 crore sq. ft. of developed & under construction area panning North India. They continue to build sustainable homes with modern finishing that will stand the test of time. It is this undying effort of the team that has earned a sense of trust and admiration amongst all its buyers across multiple residential & commercial projects across Noida, Greater Noida, Raj Nagar Extension and around.

The company has also created its niche across different verticals including Education, Skill India, Film Production and Hospitality. This diversified presence across several verticals reflects Migsun’s dedication to develop an infrastructure to cater to India’s changing needs.

The company finds a meaningful direction under the leadership of its young Managing Director Mr. Yash Miglani. Its core principles consist of three Ts including Teamwork, Transparency and Timely Delivery which have set it apart from its fellow competitors and industry giants.

Future Endeavours and Vision

With an aim of bringing relief to buyers of stuck properties, Migsun Group plans to take up stalled projects of North India soon. In fact, the Group has also announced its plan to acquire and reconstruct five to seven stalled projects in Greater Noida with an investment plan of Rs 4,500 Crores for the same. The Group has also announced their latest acquisition of stakes from HDFC and Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd’s in Ansal IT City Park (SEZ) Tech Zone, Greater Noida and hinted at several other projects in the pipeline.

Health, News

Celon launches an emulsion-based drug to treat the deadly Black Fungus in COVID–19 patients

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Black Fungus, #Celon Labs’ Managing Director, #Mr. Hocine Sidi, #Mr. M. Nagesh Kumar, #Mucormycosis, #the Chairman of Celon

Hyderabad: Hyderabad based specialty biopharmaceutical manufacturer, Celon Laboratories, announced the launch of an alternative drug – Amphotericin B Emulsion, for the treatment of Mucormycosis, commonly known as Black Fungus. The drug is set to provide much needed respite to patients reeling under the severe impact of the second wave of COVID-19 and the resultant Black Fungus.

Amphotericin B, is crucial to the treatment of Mucormycosis, of which a sudden resurgence is being witnessed off late among COVID-19 patients, across India. Though Celon has been manufacturing Liposomal Amphotericin B since 2013, market demands were not met due to the unavailability of a critical ingredient sourced from Germany — lipoids. To bypass the bottleneck caused by this sourcing obstacle and increase production of this medication, Celon developed an alternative, an emulsion-based formulation.

Exhaustively developed by Celon’s in-house R&D team in a record three weeks, the emulsion-based formulation will provide leading hospitals and COVID-19 treatment centers with increased resources to treat the Black Fungus. Celon will manufacture 10,000 vials per day, which will ensure relief for approximately 6,000 patients monthly.

Celon Labs’ Managing Director, Mr. M. Nagesh Kumar, spoke of Celon’s role during India’s second wave of COVID-19: “Celon Labs is deeply committed to supporting the ongoing efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic during this deadly second wave and to save as many lives as possible. The emulsion-based formulation is an ideal alternative to Liposomal Amphotericin B to combat the Black Fungus. The company will start supplying the domestic market soon.”

Additionally, the Chairman of Celon, Mr. Hocine Sidi-Said, expressed his gratitude to employees for achieving this important milestone: “I am delighted to see that Celon Labs has mobilized its talents and expertise to swiftly respond to this pressing medical need. I am grateful to the team at Celon Labs who have made the launch of Amphotericin B Emulsion possible.”

Business World

Manthan- A step towards a better future

Jun 1, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

PR 24×7, one of the leading public relations firm of the nation has once again proved that even amidst the storms one should work hard to carve a path to a bright day. Known for its out of box ideas and determination to do something better, the company has reached another level of achievement. PR24x7 has started a new initiative, a virtual learning series, Manthan, which is being organized every Friday for all its employees where learned and experienced guests from various fields are invited to share their experiences. The learning sessions aimed to educate the employees in various fields with a vision to do something better not only for oneself but for others as well.

According to Atul Malikram, “It is very important for every employee working in the company to have a thorough knowledge of each field because, in this new era where everything is changing so frequently, you never know what you may come across. Having proper knowledge of different sectors will help you grow not only in your career but also on an individual level. Therefore, the institution considers it its duty to provide opportunities to all its employees to gain mastery in various fields which are being rendered through Manthan.” So far, 15 sessions have been conducted in this Manthan series, in which all the employees have participated enthusiastically and won the hearts of the guests.

Sessions were done on various subjects of Public relations like media relations, content creation, media monitoring, crisis management, print and online etc. Other than these, there were also sessions on how to work better in difficult times, work-life balance, how to work efficiently in work from home, saving and investments, and personality growth was arranged for the employees.

Top players of their respective fields like Founder and Leadership Trainer of Step Learning – Sanil Rao, Senior Manager of KVP – Anil Jain, Managing Director of ASB Communications – Brij Kishore, Mrs. Central India – Archana Prasad, Retired Senior VP of Ad Factor PR- Atul Takle, Consultants and trainers – Mayank Batra, Happiness Coach – doctors like Jeetendra Jain were invited as guests to share their knowledge and experience. Question- answers sessions were also arranged where the guests answered the questions and curiosities of the attendees.

The organization will continue to conduct the Manthan series in the upcoming future for the benefit of its employees so that they can create a better future for themselves.

Business World

How can technology and data help in scaling relief in times of crisis?

Jun 1, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #digital revolution, #Kwebmaker, #Mr.Dhananjay Arora – Founder & CEO

By Mr.Dhananjay Arora – Founder & CEO, Kwebmaker

As the digital revolution unfolds, man’s confidence and dependence on technology and data has been increasing exponentially and rightly so. There is a remarkable impact on the manner that technology has not only foreseen crisis but also helped manage it. Tech moguls around the globe have been going all out to help to support Covid- Personnels to relieve the roaring crisis. Right from developing products/ applications to combat the virus to keeping a track of spread in your locale, IT Pros have been catering to all needs.

For every organization across the globe, digital has become an essential lifeline. Technology without a doubt has been a saviour than ever before for the Healthline industry, right from digital applications servicing Covid- data like the Arogya Setu App to E- Pharmacy and telemedicines. According to a recent report titled ‘Adoption of telemedicine and e-pharmacy during the pandemic’ curated by WATConsult, more than 60% of the people are using e-pharm and telemedicine apps at least once a month. These innovative tech-driven services are contributing towards the future-ready digital health system in India and are empowering its people by offering affordable access to healthcare instantly.

According to me, the area that needs more tech- support and is logically achievable is mental health applications. This one area has room for improvement and is one of the most concerning matters in hand that the world is witnessing, especially in India. Apps like Calm, Headspace, Shine, etc have been really helpful but to the ones who are informed enough to access the same. Similar platforms need to be made available to a more local audience geographically.

Data banks have been collecting data from every possible source to present the statistics to WHO, governments, and aid organizations on the pandemic and its dynamic nature. This data will help organizations plan their needs for medication, vaccines and hospital provisions to save the lives of their citizens. Policymakers and the cabinets can now utilize this data to provide all the medical resources for the safety of their people. The only concern here being, a more resourceful layout of the same has to be observed and practised to level down the crisis graph.

The financial institutions will need a more stronger support for wealth management, video banking and other advisory services for which an upgrade is of significance, given that the clients might remain hesitant for an advisor face- to- face considering mandatory precautions. Since a lot of our work modules saw a huge digital shift, a lot of customers went on to heavily automating their back office to reduce manual interventions and adapt to better and faster IT Operations for which investment in robotics and automation is suggested in order to help scale relief in times of crisis.

Technology and data application are bursting with potential and resources which we are yet to entirely saturate. The use of robotics and AI can be a game-changer in the current pandemic since the infection rates are so high. Countries like China are already utilizing robots to deliver medication, sanitize rooms, and take the temperature of patients. Other countries need to follow suit and allow technology to prevent & contain the crisis. With everything in hand that we have right now in terms of AI and Tech- Support, a more supervised instruction of to-dos making use of these upgraded advances will showcase desired results. Balanced exposure of Data and tech delivery can definitely help see-saw the current situation and tame it down to a more settled scenario.

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Kaizzen Ranked as 4th Fastest Growing PR Agency Globally by PRovoke

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Founder & CEO, #Kaizzen, #Vineet Handa

New Delhi: Kaizzen, India’s leading independent PR and Digital Agency,hasfor the second consecutive year bagged the prestigious top spot as the fastest growing PR Agency in India, as per the PRovoke Global PR Agency Rankings – Fast Movers 2021.

Even during a difficult year like 2020, Kaizzen clocked an impressive 64% growth, earning it the 4th spot in the global listand 2nd position in the overall Asia-Pacific listof fastest growing PR agencies,up from 7th position Globally and 3rd position in Asia-Pacific last year. Interestingly, Kaizzen is the only Indian agency in the global list.

Celebrating the accomplishment, Vineet Handa, Founder & CEO, Kaizzen said,“We at Kaizzen arebeyond ecstatic to be among the fastest-growing PR agencies in the world and the fastest in India. It is a privilege to be a part of the PRovoke Fast Movers list for the second time in a row.The feat is a testimony of our constant hard work and passion to be the best in our endeavors even during the pandemic. We are at number 4 this year and motivated to be on the top spot globally very soon. This achievement has come at a time when we needthe mostencouragementas the world continues to brave the pandemic.”

“I would like to wholeheartedly thank my colleagues, all the existing and new clientsand an ever-expanding Kaizzen family, without whom this wouldn’t have been possible.”Vineet added.

Previously known as the Holmes Report, PRovoke Media is one of the most credible platforms for the Global PR industry. In addition to their rankings, they are also known for World’s largest and most sought after public relations competition – the SABRE Awards, that recognizes Superior Achievement in Branding and Reputation in North America, EMEA and the Asia-Pacific region. For the complete PRovoke Global PR Agency Rankings – Fast Movers 2021, click on:https://www.provokemedia.com/ranking-and-data/global-pr-agency-rankings/2021-pr-agency-rankings/fast-movers

2020 Ranking Link: https://www.provokemedia.com/ranking-and-data/global-pr-agency-rankings/2020-pr-agency-rankings/fast-movers

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Toutche Electric plans aggressive network expansion in India

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Mr. Raghu Kerakatty – CEO, #Toutche Electric

In a bid to capture the new e-bike boom, Toutche Electric, one of the fastest-growing startups in the micro-mobility space has announced an aggressive roadmap to expand its dealer network in India.

Manufacturer of the indigenously designed and made Heileo range of ebikes, Toutche has registered an astonishing growth of over 200% in the FY 2020-2021 on the back of a surge in demand across age groups and segments throughout India. The company already has a strong presence in all major cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi and NCR region. Toutche aims to strengthen its position in the growing markets and capture the business opportunity by adding over 75 dealers pan-India by the end of 2021, and over 200 dealers by end of 2022. The company also plans to launch its own exclusive stories by September 2021.

To expand its outreach, the company will launch an exclusive ‘Toutche Partner’ Program. Under this program, Toutche will provide training, certifications and marketing, under a systematic plan, to its business partners helping them set up a successful ebike business.

Toutche is best known for its most famous Heileo M100, M200 and H200 ebikes. The company is now adding the new Heileo H100 to its exceptional stable of bikes. Personifying stylish looks, aesthetic design and discernible quality, the Heileo e-bike is the output of multiple iterations of test models, user feedback and market research, over the last 5 years. Promoting smart commute and active lifestyle, Heileo ebikes are available in Hybrid and Mountain styles, and its new 2021 range will be launched in the Indian market in July.

Commenting on the rapid expansion & growth, Mr. Raghu Kerakatty – CEO, Toutche Electric said, “Today Toutche is a reputed brand name in the Indian eBike Industry. Thanks to our consumers and dealers, we have achieved significant growth over the last 2 years. Our goal is to continually innovate on Design and Technology to build the best eBikes in the market”.

Toutche’s assembly plant is in Mysore and its technology unit is based in Bangalore. It currently has a capacity to manufacture 2000 units per month in its state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Mysore.

Health, News

Residents of Omaxe Royal Residency vaccinated

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Covishield, #Fortis Hospital

Omaxe Limited organized a paid vaccination drive in collaboration with Fortis Hospital for the residents of Omaxe Royal Residency. Covishield jabs were given to 110 residents on Sunday. The registration for the vaccination was done on the spot after checking the aadhar card. The campaign ran from 10 am to 3 pm, where the team of doctors spread awareness about the vaccination and also gave advice to the people to be vigilant.

The residents followed all the safety standards of distancing and hygiene. The guidelines set by the Health Department for the execution of the vaccination were followed. At the same time, the group is considering to push the campaign, so that more and more people are vaccinated. Earlier, the society had also organised a vaccination drive for 45 plus residents and 18 plus construction labours.

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Mensa Brands Raises ~$50m Series A Funding to Nurture, Accelerate and Scale Digital-First Brands

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Mensa Brands announced the closure of its Series A round, raising approx. $50 million. It aims to create a technology-led ‘House of Brands’ built for the e-commerce world. Mensa’s vision is to partner and invest in digital-first brands and scale them exponentially. Over the next 3 years, Mensa will acquire 50+ brands across categories including home, garden, apparel, personal care and beauty.

The round was led by Accel Partners, Falcon Edge Capital, Norwest Venture Partners as well as prominent angel investors such as Kunal Shah, Mukesh Bansal, Rahul Mehta of DST Global and Scott Shleifer of Tiger Global. Additionally, debt financing facilities from Alteria Capital and InnoVen Capital are also secured.

Speaking on the occasion Ananth Narayanan, Founder and CEO of Mensa Brands said, “Scaling digital brands from India is a large opportunity. Incredibly excited and passionate about partnering with terrific founders and helping scale their brands globally. Having seen this first hand at Myntra and Medlife we know the effort it takes to scale a brand digitally – we will be a true trustee of your brand.”

Ananth Narayanan previously served as CEO of Myntra, Co-Founder and CEO at Medlifeand also, as a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. The Founding Team today has a combined experience of over 60 years in Indian and Global e-commerce. Mensa is passionate about growing and scaling brands via the application of growth marketing, operational improvement and working capital management. Critically, via their experience, Ananth and his team bring in-house domain expertise in marketplace-native technology, data mining and digital marketing, category management and operations, brand building and global expansion. For market-places, Mensa will bring a data-led approach, a better balance sheet and a focus on consumer experience with all of its brands that should help with overall NPS.

Subrata Mitra, Partner at Accel Partners said, “We’re excited to partner with Ananth and the team at Mensa. Not only are they truly strategic and high caliber, but also have chosen a problem of brand aggregation that we believe has the right tailwinds. With digital acceleration of commerce globally, this model would be additive to the brand owners, the platforms and the consumers and should thus scale rapidly.”

NavrozUdwadia, Co-Founder of Falcon Edge said “Ananth and Mensa are creating afast growth and profitable start up- a rare combination, and we fundamentally believe that a tech led roll up play across categories will create immense value”

Niren Shah, Managing Director and Head of Norwest Venture Partners India added, “In Mensa, we see the birth of ‘Thrasio of India’ and are delighted to back Ananth and team on their vision to create India’s first digital House of Brands.”

Mensa is excited to talk to entrepreneurs who are keen to partner with us as we collectively nurture and scale brands. We want to work alongside you as we collectively share the joy of seeing your brand becoming a household name. If this journey excites you, please reach out to us at partners@mensabrands.com

W: www.mensabrands.com/

Mensa means ‘constellation’ in the ancient Greek language signifying Mensa Brands’
aspiration to create a cluster of star brands.

Education, News

100% placement in the first CSE batch of SRM University-AP with the highest offered salary of 29.5 LPA

Jun 1, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

While the maiden batch of the nascent SRM University-AP is ready to set foot for the next venture, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) proudly announces 100% successful placement for its students. The first-ever placement drive in SRM University-AP began last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, overcoming all the difficulties, the talented engineers of the CSE department found their passion and a job offer according to their will. The brilliant students of CSE bagged envious offers with the highest salary of 29.5 LPA and an average salary of 7.05 LPA. 71% of the students are placed with Super Dream and Dream offers, which is highly commendable.

Amid the unprecedented crisis, the hiring process was a difficult task to be performed for both the students and the recruiters. Corporate Relations and Career Services (CR&CS), the placement team of the university, has done an excellent job by conducting the placement drive with passion and dedication. The students were provided with every support they needed during these trying times. During their internships and projects in reputed companies, the students had hands-on experience, industry exposure, and became aware of the expectations of the corporate world. This experience helped the students to prepare for the job interviews. The numerous training sessions arranged by the CR&CS team for core and soft skill development brushed up their knowledge and personality. The mock interviews, sessions with corporate experts also assisted the students in their preparation. The interdisciplinary modernised curriculum provided the students with in-depth knowledge in their domain, strengthening their basic skills. Sri Ritika Katragadda, who has been offered the highest package of 29.5 LPA, opined, “The selection process was tough, but with the extensive knowledge we gained in the classroom studies, I cleared it with ease.”

“The support I received from my professors and CR&CS team is unforgettable. I am forever grateful to their guidance, for being able to secure such a good offer,” said Sai Krishna Rohith, who bagged an offer of 20 LPA.

“Prof Ragunathan is like a father figure to me. I can reach him anytime without any hesitation, even in case of a smallest doubt. All other faculty members were equally supportive,” asserted Venkata Sai NikhithNagamlla. Venkata also received an offer of 29.5 LPA, the highest pay package that was offered this year.

Mr Vivekanandan, Assistant Director, Corporate Relations and Career Services, said, “We always looked for the best opportunities for our students. The talent exhibited by the CSE students during the internships, projects, curriculum and extra-curriculum activities naturally drew the best recruiters to SRM University-AP.”

“SRM University-AP has made its name as a reputed tech hub to the recruiters who are searching for the best engineers to recruit. We are certain that in the coming years, the numbers of top offers will further increase, creating a record in the country,” shared Professor Ragunathan, Associate Dean in the School of Engineering and Basic Sciences and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

“SRM University-AP is founded with the vision to offer quality engineers, entrepreneurs and professionals to the country. In the First Placement Drive itself, the university has proved its mettle and has become a favourable destination for top recruiters,” said Prof V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor, SRM University-AP.