Archive: August 26, 2022

Hartek Solar installs rooftop solar project at Yadavindra Public School, Mohali

Hartek Solar Private Limited, One of India’s Top 10 roof top solar company has completed the setting up of a 50 KW solar power plant at Yadavindra Public School (YPS), Mohali, the most renowned educational institution in Chandigarh Tricity. The project was an add-on to the already existing solar plant of 100KW, taking the total renewable energy capacity of the institution to 150 KW.

The entire plant has been built with mono-perc technology and is said to be one of the largest installations of solar in the Northern Region schools. The project will collectively generate over 2 lakh units of clean electricity saving electricity costs of over 20 lakh INR every year. Besides, the institution will contribute to environmental protection by offsetting 3,375 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide emissions per annum which is equivalent to saving 3,835 trees.

Speaking on behalf of YPS School, its Director, Maj. Gen. Waraich said, “As schools are implementing the latest technologies to impart education and increase awareness about contemporary issues such as environmental pollution and sustainable future, we have gone a step further and implemented what we teach to our students. The installation of solar panels in our school will no doubt save our electricity bills but more than that it will save our environment as well as convey to our students and their parents that we practise what we teach. It is also heartening to say that Simarpreet Singh, CEO of Hartek Solar is an alumnus of our school. We wish him success in his endeavours.”

Says Simarpreet Singh, Director and CEO of Hartek Solar, “It is great to see schools taking a lead in the adoption of renewable energy. In doing so the students can also learn about practical aspects of solar at campus. It will create more awareness about sustainable energy and climate change. At Hartek Solar, we are committed to building renewable infrastructure across the country helping India achieve its ambitious target of net zero emissions by 2070.”

The project is covered under the Net Metering Scheme of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). Under this scheme, the surplus energy is fed into the grid, and the institution is suitably compensated by deducting equivalent units from their electricity bill.

Hartek Solar Private Limited is a part of Hartek Group, which is one of India’s top-ranked EPC companies and a leading name in the Power and renewable infrastructure sector. Hartek Group operates through 5 different strategic business units – Power Systems & T&D, Power Distribution Products (manufacturing), Rooftop Solar Solutions, Fuel services and Value Added Services (VAS). Its global headquarter is located in Mohali, Punjab

Registering 3X growth in two years, Petpooja continues to thrive in India and overseas

26 August 2022: Petpooja, India’s leading restaurant billing software provider that helps SMBs with holistic business management solutions, has registered a whopping 3X growth in just two years. The platform recently shared this & many exciting insights into its successful journey in India and international markets.

In the Indian context, Petpooja has about 35k customers across the country. It has been running at a monthly ARR of 6X for the last two years. The platform has scaled from 1200 customers a month in the pre-pandemic days to more than 3000 customers a month today. It currently targets 4k+ customers (33% MoM) growth.

On the market front, Petpooja has been onboarding 3000+ restaurants every month, with more than 50% of outlets from Tier 3 and 4 regions. As of now, it has an extensive list of partners, including La Pino’z, Berco’s, Havemore, Giani’s, TGIF, and The Beer Café. The platform plans to strengthen its network by collaborating with leading names like Paytm payment devices, ONDC, WhatsApp Integration, Gupshup, and Knowlarity.

In a small period, Petpooja has been able to successfully establish itself internationally. It has become the restaurant POS provider for more than 250 clients, primarily in the Middle East countries like Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, and Canada. Some of its renowned partner restaurants include Vasanta Bhavan, Anjappar, Sri Ashwarya Restaurant, Spinzer, Moti Mahal restaurant, and Chaat Bazaar. The platform is now looking at onboarding more than 500 restaurants in the next quarter.

Furthermore, Petpooja is building a partner ecosystem by collaborating with various service providers in the FnB space. It has already partnered with a payment processing company with a strong presence in UAE to promote integrated payment solutions for the Middle East market. In this context, Noon Foods is another partnership already LIVE for UAE clients. Moreover, integration with a few other players like Talabat, Deliveroo, Careem, and Hunger Station is in process and will go LIVE soon for all users.

Parthiv Patel, Co-Founder, and CEO of Petpooja said, “We have entered the market to revolutionize restaurant management with our suite of innovative solutions. Our growth chart is a testimony to all the hard work we have been doing at Petpooja, not only in India but in the global market. Petpooja will continue to strengthen its partner portfolio by onboarding more restaurants and introducing new solutions in every possible vertical. We believe in actions, not words. This is the only philosophy we follow to grow and thrive in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.”

Truke launches BUDS PRO ANC Earbuds – India’s most affordable Hybrid-Active Noise cancellation TWS

Mumbai, August 2022: Music fans around the country have reason to rejoice as Truke, one of India’s fastest-growing audio brands crafting high-quality audio products is launching its much-awaited BUDS PRO ANC earbuds at only INR 1999. The earbuds will be available on both Amazon and Flipkart from tomorrow, i.e., 25th August onwards.

The earbuds come with a Hybrid-Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with up to 30db noise cancellation along with Quad-MIC ENC which suppresses 90% background noise for clear calls. They also offer a highly-Cinematic Music Experience with 12.4mm real Titanium Speaker drivers. The earbuds also feature a Dedicated Gaming Mode with Ultra Low Latency up to 50ms*. Earbuds can also be seamlessly decked with Instant Paring Technology providing Faster Connection and Greater Stability with Bluetooth 5.2. Moreover, the earbuds promise a guaranteed Playtime of up to 48hours* with a digital battery indicator on the case and 10 hours of Playtime on a single charge. USB-C Fast charge provides 2 hours of playtime with just 10mins of charging for the users who are always on a go. Additionally, the earbuds are supported by 1 year of warranty and customers will be able to access the strong network of 200+ active service centers and enjoy a premium after-sales experience.

Mr. Pankaj Upadhyay, CEO, Truke India, said, “At Truke, we have always tried to provide the delivering out-of-the-box products to our customers at affordable prices. Our new product is in sync with our mission where we have tried to address the 3 major concerns of customers – Call quality, Sound quality, and gaming experience by providing Hybrid-Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Quad-mic ENC, long battery life and low latency. We are confident Buds Pro ANC will soon become everyone’s favorite not only due to its performance but also its quirky design.

Our make-in-India initiative, which kick-started this month, is further helping us realize our dream to become India’s top audio brand in the coming years and continue setting records in the segment with our innovative products and disrupting the segment in the foreseeable future”

This latest product launch will be in due accordance with Truke’s commitment to innovate affordable technology products and become the top brand across the soundware and sonic accessories space through its best-in-class product offerings that blend the best of power, performance, and affordability.

Anil Kapoor Chooses the Sleep Company’s SMARTgrid Mattress Over Memory Foam in the Brand’s New Campaign

Mumbai, August 2022: Pioneers of the sleep-tech movement in the country as well as Asia’s first and only SMARTGrid-based mattress makers, The Sleep Company today launched its second brand campaign – Forget Memory Foam, Get SmartGRID Home with brand ambassador Anil Kapoor! The Bollywood megastar advocates shifting away from the 1950s-style memory foam mattress to the new-age SmartGRID technology.

The advertising campaign is in a comedy roast format and it highlights the problems people face after sleeping on a memory foam mattress. It is told from the point of view of a young couple using such a mattress who complain about the usual problems that people face after using memory foam such as backaches, sweating throughout the night, difficulty sleeping and much more. Hearing this, Anil Kapoor heroically swoops in to save the “night” and educate the couple about how they should discard their memory foam mattress which is an outdated concept and instead invest in a revolutionary SmartGRID mattress.

Unlike Memory Foam, The Sleep company’s patented SmartGRID Technology is made up of hyper-elastic polymer which is laid out in grid structure that provides- Softness, which relaxes your pressure points and Firmness, that supports your back. Developed by a DRDO scientist, SmartGRID has 2500 air channels that helps in better circulation throughout your sleep and keeps you cool. The Sleep Company very smartly demonstrates the adaptability and coolness that the technology provides in their latest advertisement.

Speaking about the association, Anil Kapoor, actor & brand ambassador, The Sleep Company, said, “I am a big believer in quality of sleep over quantity of sleep. Ever since I shifted to The Sleep Company’s SmartGRID Mattress, I haven’t had any complaints of back pain or difficulty sleeping. This just goes to show that the brand really delivers on its promise of improving the entire sleeping experience. Having been associated with the brand for over a year now as a Brand Ambassador as well as being a customer, I can without an iota of doubt say that their patented SmartGRID technology is way more effective than memory foam mattresses”

Commenting on this brand update, Priyanka Salot, Founder, The Sleep Company said, “The Sleep Company’s SmartGRID technology is one of the advanced technologies that has revolutionised the mattress industry in the last 2 years. Our aim with the new campaign is to educate the consumers on how memory foam mattresses can cause sleep problems. We invented The Sleep Company with the vision to upgrade the quality of sleep for our customers. We have big plans for The Sleep Company in terms of products as well as market expansion and with this campaign, we look forward to further strengthening the brand’s visibility in the Indian market.”

Since 2019, The Sleep Company has been innovating the comfort and sleep solutions market and charting out a transformative path with ‘sleep science’ at the core of its innovations. What started off as a digital-first brand is now carving a bigger niche for itself in the retail market with brand new physical stores in Bangalore and Hyderabad. The Sleep Company envisions to open 25+ stores across the country within the next 6 months. This move will amplify the company’s market share and establish the brand as a stalwart in the Indian sleep solutions market.

Tech Upskilling platform Learnbay Launches Innovation Labs in over 7 cities for working professionals

Learnbay, a new-age tech upskilling and reskilling courses platform, has launched Project Innovation Labs in over 7 cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Bangalore. Through these centers, students will be able to work on industry-certified projects while collaborating with project mentors and other learners to gain hands-on experience.

The idea behind these innovation labs is to give working professionals the chance to work on university-like projects without having to quit their jobs or go to a traditional classroom. Learnbay students can easily walk into any of these hubs to get enhanced learning experiences in addition to their online learning courses at no added cost.

Each of these labs has roughly 20 students in each batch, who are accommodated by 3–4 faculty members.

Commenting on the launch, Abhishek Gupta, co-founder, and CEO of Learnbay said, “Candidates frequently find it difficult to move forward with the interview process due to a lack of proficiency in the project training phase. We also observed that the majority of online instruction is not suitable for all students. As a result, we established Project Innovation Lab to deliver direct value to our students by encouraging engagement and interpersonal connection.”

The Project Innovation Lab is part of its hybrid learning approach, which helps students stay ahead of the competition in the job market. Its main goal is to give students offline project training that includes real-time problem solving and live mentorship.

There are approximately eight to twelve sessions available because Learnbay has made a variety of projects available through its hybrid model. These sessions are adaptable to the needs of the students. The biggest benefit of the Project Innovation Lab for students is that they can easily choose a live revision if they run into a problem before a session.

Learnbay intends to establish more specialized training hubs around India in the future, as well as increase the number of trainers across all locations. Learnbay’s mission is to remove all barriers to learning and upskilling for its students.

Introducing the Aulerth Loop–A Further Step Towards Mindful Materialism

Delhi, 26 August 2022: Aulerth—India’s first design house for jewelry that’s couture-inspired and consciously made—has launched a brand-new feature called the ‘Loop’.

Aulerth’s goal is to significantly reduce the footprint behind jewelry. It currently approaches this with creating jewelry with a zero to minimal mining footprint, and a circular model with an exchange option. The Aulerth Loop is an affirmative step further towards this goal, by prolonging and increasing the jewelry usage lifecycle.

It is a personalized way to curate, cherish and wear jewelry that is intelligently mindful – for you and our planet.If you love Aulerth’s jewelry designs and see yourself wearing them several times over the years, you can purchase them with an open option to exchange designs anytime after 12 months. However, if you love some designs, but don’t think you would wear them beyond a short period, or a specific occasion, then you can ‘Loop’ them for a fee, where you get to own and wear them for three weeks, with the option to extend the time duration, if you like.

The ‘Loop’ also provides the flexibility to switch to purchase, anytime, after wearing and experiencing the quality, precision, and aesthetic of the jewels.

The ‘Loop’ is redefining the way you own jewelry by allowing you to truly immerse in #TheJoyOfAdornment. It enables you to create a tailored wearing plan around classic and latest couture-inspired collections, crafted in partnership with our design partners:

•Tribe Amrapali

•Shivan & Narresh

•JJ Valaya

•Suneet Varma

Sharing his thoughts on this, Mr. Vivek Ramabhadran, Founder & CEO of Aulerth said, “The Aulerth Loop heralds a progressive futuristic model for jewelry that fuses appreciation of fine design with mindful thinking – both for you and the planet. The Aulerth Loop adds a third pillar to Aulerth’s endeavor to significantly reduce the footprint behind jewelry, after the use of mining-free materials, and a circular purchase and exchange model. From the perspective of our clients and Circle members, the Aulerth Loop empowers them with flexibility, and unlocks an unfettered, unbridled joy of adornment, for oneself and for creative expression, which is what jewelry is really all about.”

Saturday Night Story at The Story Club and Lounge, The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi

Indulge in an evening of revelry at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi with “Saturday Night Story” at The Story Club and Lounge.

It’s time for some music, passionately delicious food, evocative cocktails and entertainment galore!

Enjoy a Sufi symphony with soulful live Sufi music by the famed Niazi Nizami brothers from 08:30 pm, followed by pulsating live beats from DJ Vyoma -11:30 pm onwards that are sure to get you grooving on the dance floor.

Where: Story Club and Lounge at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi

When: Saturday, 27th August, 2022; 08:30 pm onwards