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Beyond Key to put together a panel discussion on data analytics with industry leaders

Jun 8, 2022 by Agency 0 Comments #Beyond Key, #Data Analytics, #industry leaders

In its free-for-all virtual panel discussion, Beyond Key will host some of the world’s finest industry leaders on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 1 pm EST to discuss the intricacies of data analytics. The hour-long panel discussion is themed at Unleashing The Power Of Data Analytics.

Useful across sectors, Data Analytics requires examining data sets to find trends and to draw conclusions about the information they contain. As organizations continue to accumulate data from various sources, it is vital to have a plan to use that data constructively. Effective use of data analytics could be beneficial for all industries, especially healthcare, insurance, logistics, e-commerce, automotive, and nonprofits.

“Data is the new oil, and that’s a known fact. There are ample amounts of data available online and offline, but we still fail to use them effectively. With Data Analytics, not only today’s concerns but also tomorrow’s bigger challenges can be identified and solved. It will not just help professionals working in the field to make data-informed decisions, but the humanity as a whole as well,” says Piyush Goel, Founder and CEO, Beyond Key.

Mr Goel would moderate the panel that include Raj Krishnan, Industry Digital Strategist, Microsoft and advisor at Beyond Key who brings over 25+ years of experience as a renowned technology enthusiast with deep expertise in AI, Modern Data Warehouse, DevOps and Cloud design, and implementation services; Piyush Richhariya, Director of IT, Shelterpoint, who is a certified InsurTech Leader with proven track record in digital transformation and value based management practices; and John Cheng, Co-Founder and CEO, Baotris who has a strong background in building sophisticated data products for large companies, John was inspired to start a company so smaller brands could realize and leverage those same competitive advantages.

In this webinar, panellists will discuss how to convert massive data into meaningful patterns and why data analytics are vital to your business operations. Attendees can expect to learn a complete overview of data analytics, know how it will help you with better decision making, and understand how to use it to its fullest potential.

Business

Volvo Car India announces local assembly of its pure electric offering XC40 Recharge

Jun 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Bengaluru, June 2022: Volvo Car India today announced that its all-electric offering the XC40 Recharge will be assembled in India for the Indian market. The car with a range up to 418 kms per charge (according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure “WLTP”) will be assembled at the company’s Hosakote plant near Bengaluru, Karnataka.

“We are committed to grow the Indian market and our plans to assemble our latest offering the XC40 Recharge at our plant in Bengaluru is a reflection of this resolute. The future of mobility is electric and as a company we have already stated that we will be an all-electric car company by 2030. Our focus on local assembly is a step in this direction. Our current range of internal combustion engine cars are already being rolled out from Hosakote plant to the exacting safety and quality global benchmarks that Volvo is known for.” said Mr. Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director, Volvo Car India.

Volvo has recently showcased their first pure-electric vehicle XC40 Recharge in India and the launch is planned in July with expected deliveries starting in October this year. Volvo Car India is committed to introduce a new all-electric model every year commencing 2022. Globally the company has announced that by 2030 Volvo will produce only electric cars.

Last year, Volvo has introduced the XC60, S90, and XC90 petrol with a 48V mild-hybrid system in support to their transition to an all-petrol portfolio and phased out all diesel models. The Volvo XC40 SUV, Volvo XC60 SUV, Volvo S60 sedan and Volvo S90 sedan were among the bestselling models sold by Volvo Car India.

The company started the local assembly in India in 2017 and since then the focus has been to continue adding models in the locally assembled line-up. At present, the flagship SUV XC90, the mid-size SUV XC60, the compact luxury SUV XC40 and the luxury sedan S90 is being locally assembled at the Bangalore plant. XC40 Recharge pure electric becomes the latest one to join the locally assembled portfolio in India.

Volvo Cars in India

Swedish luxury car Company Volvo established its presence in India in 2007 and has since then, worked intensively to market the Swedish brand in the country. Volvo Cars currently markets products through 25 dealerships in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR – South Delhi, West Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Raipur, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, West Mumbai, South Mumbai, Pune, Raipur, Surat, Vishakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

Business

FSSAI issues draft for recycled plastic as food contact material

Jun 8, 2022 by Agency 0 Comments #food contact material, #FSSAI, #recycled plastic

The food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) has issued regulations connected to recycled plastic material as food contact material. The food authority in this regard has equipped a draft to amend the packaging materials.

As per the food safety and standards (packaging) amendment regulations, 2022, this draft will make a way for the use of recycled plastic, once it was notified in the gazette.

Under these mandates, products formed with the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) may be used for packaging, storing, carrying or dispensing of food products as and when standards and guidelines are notified by the Food Authority.

This provision will substitute the sub clause (e) pertaining to plastic materials considered to commence contact with food products, under the clause 4 related to particular requirements for primary food packaging regulations.

As per the draft, the packaging materials shall also comply with any other national standards/ regulations as applicable. Currently, FSSAI has initiated this draft related to the usage of recycled plastics for the purpose of packaging by the food industry.

The guidelines related to the recycling process of transforming post-consumer PET bottles utilized for packaging of food-grade recycled resins applicable for preparing bottles and packaging material for bottling or packaging and its testing. The guidelines also cover the acceptance criteria for using food upgrade recycled PET resin material in bottling or packaging operations.

Ashwin Bhadri, CEO, EQUINOX LABS says, “ The usage of plastic was earlier banned, but as per the newly notified draft, the usage of recycled plastic is only for the food contact materials.”

Equinox Labs is a leading FSSAI Approved and NABL Accredited Food, Water, and Air Testing Lab with 16+ years of experience. With a PAN-India presence, they are also Industry Leaders in Food Safety Auditing and FoSTaC Training.

He added, “Guidelines are required for the use of recycled plastic for packaging of ready-to-eat food materials. This should include the source of the post-consumer plastic waste, the type of polymer that can be used, the nature of the food material that they can be used for packaging, the average time for which the plastic will be in contact with the food, and finally, the temperature that the packaging material may be subjected to while still in contact with the food material.”

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Entertainment

Times Prime presents Purple Carpet with Pride of Cows; an exclusive movie premiere experience returns with Jurassic World Dominion

Jun 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

New Delhi, June 2022: Members of Times Prime, India’s premium lifestyle membership, are in for an ultimate movie screening experience this weekend as the Purple Carpet Experience sets foot in 6 cities. You can catch the much-anticipated finale of the Jurassic World series – Jurassic World Dominion at INOX Cinemas with Times Prime & Pride of Cows. The film is the epic conclusion to the storyline that started in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, with the dinosaurs now scattered around the world.

This Purple Carpet which is sponsored by Pride of Cows will host exclusive movie screenings for Times Prime members. This event is designed to provide a superlative cinematic experience at the best theaters enabling a fun-filled weekend spent with family and friends. Members also get a chance to walk the purple carpet along with a food & beverage combo and a surprise goodie bag, all for a special members-only price.

Commenting on the upcoming premiere, Harshita Singh, Times Prime Business Head, said, “We are thrilled to bring this exclusive premiere of Jurassic World Dominion to Times Prime members and provide them a superb movie-watching experience! Times Prime members not only get access to memberships from some of the most popular brands in the country but also to unique experiential events. Purple Carpet is one of many such experiences that members can look forward to in the coming months.”

On this association, Ms. Akshali Shah, Sr. VP- Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Parag Milk Foods said, “ Both Pride of Cows and Times Prime are brands known for frequently coming up with consumer centric benefits & products. Purple Carpet embodies this spirit by providing a unique entertainment experience and we are happy to be the title sponsors for it. Pride of Cows is all about providing state of the art premium dairy products including newly launched Ghee, Curd & Paneer categories that are delivered to consumers’ doorstep straight from Bhagyalaxmi Dairy farm. We are thrilled with this association, as its omni-channel media strategy will help Pride of Cows to reach out to more than 1.5 million consumers.”

Times Prime members will be able to enjoy the highly anticipated finale in the Jurassic World series on June 10th at selected INOX Cinemas in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Education

Whistling woods international announced the june round entrance exam dates for the 2022 intake

Jun 8, 2022 by Agency 0 Comments #2022 intake, #june round entrance exam, #Whistling woods international

Whistling Woods International (WWI) has announced the dates for its June round of entrance examinations for the 2022 intake. WWI is accepting applications from film, communication, and creative arts aspirants for its full-time degree, post-graduate and diploma courses for Filmmaking, Acting, Animation & Game Design, Media & Communication, Fashion & Costume Design, Visual Communication Design, Music, Event Management and Sports & Esports Management. The last date to register for the entrance exam is June 18, 2022. Following the registration, entrance exams are scheduled to take place from June 21-24, 2022. The institute offers degree, post-graduate, and diploma programmes under an agreement with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), an institute of national importance.

Rated as one of the best 10 film schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter and awarded the Excellence in Creative & Performing Arts at the 6^th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards, 2019, the institute has over 2900+ alumni successfully working with various media organisations, film production companies, and fashion houses in India and around the world. Several recent film releases like Doctor Strange in The Multiverse Of Madness and Jayeshbhai Jordaar have seen involvement of WWI alumni from the School of Animation & Game Design, School of Filmmaking, and Actors’ Studio in various capacities.

Recently, Nauha, a film created by the alumni and students from the School of Filmmaking, Actors’ Studio, School of Fashion & Costume Design, School of Music, and School of Design was nominated at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Yet another WWI alumni achievement featured Ujjwal Aggarwal from the School of Design and his team securing 2^nd place in Designathon 2022 by Lollypop. Surya Nair, alumni of the School of Animation & Game Design, has illustrated the children’s book ‘Grandma, What is Coronavirus?’ that was recently launched in Italy and the USA.

Aspirants who want to pursue full-time programmes in film, communication, and creative arts and learn from industry professionals can visit www.whistlingwood.net to apply for the various programmes offered by undertaking the upcoming entrance examination.

For more details, please refer the below table:

Date
June 18 2022	Last Date to Register for June Round of Entrance Examinations
Entrance Exam
June 21, 2022	BSc in Filmmaking \| MA in Filmmaking \| MA in Screenwriting \| Diploma in Screenwriting
June 22, 2022	BDes in Animation \| BDes in Game Design BDes in Fashion Design \| MA in Costume Design BDes in Visual Communication Design
June 23, 2022	BA in Acting \| Advanced Diploma in Acting BA in Music Production & Composition
June 24, 2022	BBA in Media & Communication \| MBA in Media & Entertainment BBA in Event Management \| MBA in Event Management & Experiential Marketing BBA in Sports & Esports Management I MBA in Sports & Esports Management

Business

Sayaji Hotels Limited Expands its Presence in Madhya Pradesh with the Signing of 6 New Properties

Jun 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Sayaji Hotels Limited will expand its presence in the state of Madhya Pradesh with the opening of 6 new properties by the end of 2023. The group currently operates 4 properties with 500 keys under the brands Sayaji Hotels, Effotel by Sayaji, and Enrise by Sayaji. The upcoming properties include Sayaji Gwalior, Effotel Bhopal, Enise Hoshangabad, Enrise Rewa, Enrise Harda, and Enrise Indore. Collectively these new properties will add 400 keys to Sayaji Group’s portfolio in Madhya Pradesh.

Announcing the development, Jameel Sayed, Director – Business Development, Sayaji Hotels Ltd. said, “Madhya Pradesh has transformed itself into a major industrial hub, besides being in the forefront of culture and tourism. The region has witnessed a steady inflow of leisure and business travelers from across the globe. However, there has been an acute shortage of hotel rooms to meet the needs of discerning travelers. We are pleased to bridge this gap by adding six new properties in the State which will be operational next year. Sayaji Hotels, with its strategic location, luxurious rooms, a host of banqueting and F&B facilities will appeal to travelers in this region”.

This rapid expansion in Madhya Pradesh exemplifies the consistency in the quality of its services and stays across all the Sayaji Hotels irrespective of the region it operates in. Moreover, the owner-centric strategy adopted by Sayaji Hotels is highly appreciated by its partners, enabling it to rapidly expand its presence under asset-light alliances and management contracts model.

Sayaji Hotels is India’s premier upscale lifestyle hospitality brand, renowned for its bespoke experiences, signature hospitality, and ushering new standards of opulence in the 4-star and 5-star hotels category. The group’s flagship 5-star property in Indore is one the most sought-after destinations for weddings and the only hotel in the city to introduce the grill restaurant concept in India- Kebabville. The group plans to have 50 operational hotels nationally in the next 3 years.

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Karthikeyan K. joins Hilton Goa Resort as the Executive Chef

Jun 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Goa, June 2022: With rich expertise of 15 years in the culinary industry, Karthikeyan K. joins Hilton Goa Resort as the Executive Chef. Karthikeyan would be spearheading the Kitchen team while identifying new and innovative culinary techniques to provide the guests with exemplary services.

Karthikeyan K. possesses strong knowledge of local, national and international food preferences taking the property’s outlets to the next level. Over the years, Karthikeyan K. has worked with Renaissance, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, The Westin, Radisson Blu, Accord Metropolitan Hotel, and more.

On Karthikeyan’s appointment, Amandeep Singh Grover, General Manager, Hilton Goa Resort expresses, “We are pleased to appoint Karthikeyan as the Chef as his expertise in the gourmet industry will bring forth the best in him that will facilitate the property to stay current on the latest restaurant industry trends.”

With his passion for a wide array of cuisines, Karthikeyan would be responsible for developing innovative menus ensuring cleanliness in accordance with company standards and health code regulation while hiring, training and supervising kitchen personnel.

Health

A rare condition prohibits child from swallowing food

Jun 8, 2022 by Agency 0 Comments #child, #Dr. Sanjay Mandal, #swallowing food

19-year-old, Razia Khatoon (name changed) has been successfully operated for throat disease in a private hospital in the metropolis. Razia had been suffering from a rare disease called ‘Achalasia Cardia’ since she was 3 years old. As a result of this condition, she was unable to swallow any solid food. Razia’s distressed parents looked up for help from doctors at Amri Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata. After a streenous surgery, doctors successfully operated Razia, so she will now be able to eat solid food.

Doctors said that Razia had been suffering from ‘Achalasia Cardia’ since birth. He said that usually when a person swallows food, the sphincter (valve-like structure) found in the lower part called Lower Esophageal Sphincter, of the food pipe opens and allows the food to go into the stomach. Nerve cells control the opening and closing of the sphincter.

The doctors said that in people who suffer from Achalasia Cardia, their nerve cells gradually disappear. The LES fails to relax during swallowing which prohibits food from transferring into the stomach. As a result, food starts collecting in the food pipe. This leads to difficulty in swallowing food, vomiting and weight loss.

Dr. Sanjay Mandal, who performed the surgery on the girl, said, ‘Razia and her parents had visited the hospital first from the treatment. After the medical tests, it was found that the girl had Achalasia Cardia, which occurs in one in two million children. This was the second major operation this girl underwent in 14 years’. Dr. Sanjay Mandal and Dr. Subashish Saha of Amri Hospital, Mukundpur carried out this successful operation. It is known that the first operation of the girl was done in the year 2008 by Dr. Subashish Saha. This time the matter was more complicated and the risks were also high. Despite this, Dr. Sanjay Mandal and Dr. Subashish Saha performed the surgery for the second time. Dr. Sanjay Mandal said that now Razia is relieved and will be able to eat food without any difficulty.

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All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation stretched its support to save the life of a 5 months old child

Jun 8, 2022 by Agency 0 Comments #All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation, #Support

All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation has taken up an initiative to save a 5 months old boy Ayush Das who is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type-1(SMA-type1). Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a genetic (inherited) neuromuscular disease that causes muscles to become weak and waste away. People with SMA lose a specific type of nerve cell in the spinal cord (called motor neurons) that control muscle movement. Without these motor neurons, muscles don’t receive nerve signals that make muscles move. It can only be administered to children below the age of two to arrest the progression of the disease. Social worker, Founder & Trustee of All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation, Mr. Indranil Bhattacharya has raised and placed the issue in the national platform so that the family gets relief as early as possible.

A drug named Zolgensma which costs Rs 16 crore can save this little boy’s life. It is important to note that Zolgensma isn’t marketed in India, and has to be imported from the US if prescribed by a medical practitioner.

“All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation started its journey with unabated social goals and is still working on the same. The initiative to “Save Ayush” is solely one of the major works right now. Youth of today needs to explore the life of Subhash Bose as an unshakeable and indomitable spirit to pave a strong path for the nation towards progress and prosperity with enlightened people in its heart. We would be reaching out to big corporate houses who can use their CSR funds to ensure a child’s life is not lost due to lack of funds”, said Indranil Bhattacharya, Founder & Trustee, All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation.

Ayush’s parents tried all the possible ways to save this little boy’s life. It’s not easy to face these challenges or get the relevant treatment for anyone so easily. All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation has stretched their support to reach out to wider and relevant platforms so that a life is not lost at such an early age.

Sayan Goswami, Trustee All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation & Arnab Chakrabarty, Trustee, All India Netaji Subhas Vichar Foundation said, “All India Netaji Subhash Vichar Foundation is established solely aiming at the inculcation of the uncompromising ideologies of Netaji in the mind of today’s youth. The Foundation belongs to the whole country and to make this work we have to help each other.”

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On World Environmental Day, Coromandel Organizes a Green Initiative Day by Planting 10,000 samplings

Jun 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Vishakhapatnam, June 07, 2022: Coromandel International Limited (BSE:506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), the country’s second largest phosphatic fertilizer player and part of Murugappa Group, on 5th June 2022 raised awareness in a unique way by engaging various stakeholders, to promote and spread awareness about future positive sustainability.

At Coromandel, the celebration of world environment day every year is done according to a specific theme and slogan which addresses the major environmental concern of the time. World Environment Day is a reminder of people’s power at the grass-root and community level to bring about positive change by making better choices individually and keeping a check on the government’s and corporations’ policies which damage our biosphere. The 2022 World Environment Day campaign Only One Earth focuses on climate action, nature action and pollution action while encouraging everyone, everywhere to live sustainably.

Coromandel Vizag marked the following green initiatives on this World Environment Day 2022

· WALK / RALLY at the RK Beach – More than 80 employees and their family members took part in this awareness campaign conducted by District authorities.

· 10,000 Cloth Bag Distribution for community people – Inaugurated by Dr. Lakshmi Sha, Commissioner, Greater Visakha Municipal Corporation

· 10,000 Massive plantations inside the company – Inaugurated by Sri. M. Gnanasundadram, Unit Head and Sr. Associate Vice President of Coromandel Vizag

· Herbal Plantation at Coromandel Colony – Coromandel Colony family members

· Reward & Recognition to all our Horticulture team – 24 Contract workmen 84 children participated

· Drawing competition & Essay Writing competition – 54 children from community and 30 employees’ children took part in this initiative

“On this World Environment Day, the theme being ‘Only One Earth. and all the organizations came together to increase awareness on ‘Beating usage of Plastic’, I Highly appreciate the initiative of Coromandel International for distributing cloth bags and reinforcing the thought of adapting to conservative ways.” says Mallayya Naidu, Zonal Commissioner, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.

D. Venu Gopal Reddy, President, Mulagada Village commented “Working towards protecting the mother earth,(Coromandel International Limited) has always been on the fore front with innovative campaigns and eco-friendly items distribution to communities for increasing awareness on simple ways to control plastic usage. I’m proud to be part of it.”

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