Archive: November 3, 2022

Radio City’s Chief Innovation Officer – Digital Transformation, Mr. Alok Barua has been recognized as India’s Top 100 CIOs

Mr. Barua was bestowed with the award at the 17th edition of CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2022 hosted by Foundry in Bengaluru

India, 3rd November 2022: Radio City, India’s largest radio network, is at the cusp of digital transformation with the objective of staying ahead of the curve. It is with great pride to announce that Mr. Alok Barua, Chief Innovation Officer – Digital Transformation at Radio City, has been recognized among India’s top 100 CIOs and IT leaders. It was a moment of glory for the radio station at the 17th edition of CIO100 symposium & awards 2022, held at The Leela Bhartiya City in Bengaluru on October 12, 13, and 14, 2022 and organized by Foundry Group (formerly IDG Communications).

Following the pandemic,the wave of digital innovation and intellectual authority has witnessed greater emphasis as CIOs are focusing on enhancing security as well as IT operations and business leaders are swiftly moving towards digital transformation. Radio City has been at the vanguard of integrating digital solutions along with radio and the gradual growth strategy for the organization is based on ‘Radigitalization’. This recognition of Mr. Alok Barua is a testament to the business excellence and paramount digital innovation of Radio City. Mr. Barua has excelled in his role of creating a robust digital business strategy for Radio City and contributes to an increase in digital revenue share. His extensive expertise in large media/broadcast firms, internet security, and the digital portal sector over the last two decades has earned him this valor. This eminentaward in technology not only recognizes Radio City’s outstanding commercial achievements but also propels the company’s accelerative positioning for success.

Mr. Ashit Kukian, CEO of Radio City, said,“It is a celebratory moment at Radio City as our Chief Innovation Officer, Mr. Alok Barua hasbagged the prestigious title of top 100 CIOs by a prominent platform. His expertise and industry know-how has supported Radio City in its digital revolution journey driven by Radigitalization.Radio City has the best in class leaders who bring in their expertise and their innovative feat continues to aid the company’s growth. Recognitions such as this showcase the strength of Radio City as an organization that is swiftly pacing towards evolution led by digital transformation.”

Expressingdelighton the recognition, Mr. Alok Barua, Chief Innovation Officer – Digital Transformation, Radio City,said,“IT has always played the role of being a support function to any business, but the pandemic changed the phenomenon of conducting business from anywhere and cyber security has taken center stage. Organizations are taking a digital-first approach and IT has become a mainstream business strategy for most businesses. CIOs have always emphasized the importance of creating a robust digital infrastructure and COVID added fuel to its progress. I am stoked to be awarded as India’s top 100 CIOs by a recognized platform such as Foundry and this acknowledgment is truly astounding. I am assertive that my contributions will continue to support the IT industry and Radio City in its growth journey.”

Since 1964, Foundry has contributed to every major technological advancement. Foundry helps organizations realize their objectives by combining media, marketing tools, and proprietary data.CIO 100 is the recognized benchmark of excellence in enterprise IT and is regarded as the “Oscars” of the Indian IT sector. This proud tradition of celebrating CIOs began in the United States over three decades ago and is now a globally acclaimed annual event.

Sadar24 surpasses massive sale this festive season

New Delhi, 3rd Nov 2022: Sadar24 a Delhi-based e-commerce platform founded by Mr. Nitin Goel with co-founders Mr. Mahavir Mittal and Mr. Sonal Garg announced the rollout of the ‘Festival Sale’, one of India’s largest omnichannel Diwali fiestas marking the e-market place’s rapid expansion into several new categories including fashion & lifestyle, consumer electronics, home & kitchen this Diwali. The sale was live on the e-marketplace platform of sadar24 where 2500+ vendors from tier2 and tier3 across the country sold their products.

This year large retailers and e-commerce platforms did 50k+ sales during the festive season. Small traders and retailers continued to witness tepid demand.

The product with the most sales this festive season:

1. Lamp & Lighting – Start from Rs. 100 to 1000

2. Hair Dryer and Straightener – Start from Rs. 150 to 500

3. Bluetooth Headset – Start from Rs 150 to 2500

4. Bedsheets – Start from Rs. 150 to 1000

5. Data Cable & Connectors – Start from Rs. 52 to 500

Mr. Nitin Goel, Co-founder, of Sadar24 said: “Sales of smartphones, electronics, and other consumer durables jumped as customers rushed to close last-minute deals this Diwali. Even cautious buyers loosened their purses during the festive season, with large retailers recording a high single-digit growth during the period”.

With the tagline “Sabse Sasta Sabse Accha” Sadar24 is an aggregator E-commerce platform that works to connect SMEs, MSMEs, small vendors, traders, and unorganized markets involved in the manufacturing & trading of different products.

This Diwali we ran a lot of offers on our platform for different campaigns as the Early Festive Sale which started on 15th September. In that, we targeted Bluetooth Speakers, USB Cables, Mobile Covers, and Charges. In the Second Phase, we gave bumper Discounts on Kitchen Appliances, T-shirts, Ladies’ Kurtis, Kids’ Wear, Clutches, etc. In the Diwali season, we offered a huge discount of up to 80% on Jewellery Sets, Makeup, Candles & Lamps, Home Decor, Bedsheets, and lots of other items. So during this Festive tenure, we targeted different Categories at different times with heavy discounts and Buy1 & Get1 free in many categories. he added

Since Sadar24 target customers are homemakers and families, they have offered them special gift hampers like Cosmetics, and Candles, and lights this Diwali.

Using digitalization and a basic Internet connection, putting the iconic Sadar Bazar of Old Delhi online for the first time ever. Sadar24.com is a brand owned by Masonic E Com Pvt. Ltd.

Quest Global Acquires Adept, a Product Design House

November 3, 2022, Bengaluru, India – Quest Global, one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms, today announced the acquisition of Adept, a product design house with robust capabilities in the semi-conductor, automotive, and hi-tech verticals. This transaction accelerates Quest Global’s growth by scaling its operations and advancing its capabilities to provide innovative and digital solutions to its customers around the globe.

With locations in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Vizag and clients across India, China and the United States, the acquisition of Adept expands Quest Global’s footprint in India and strengthens its global presence. In particular, the company brings strong capabilities that will enable Quest Global to add significant capacity to its semi-conductor offerings. This allows Quest Global to provide its customers with deeper digital engineering expertise, greater choice and expanded services from additional semi-conductor capabilities, enhanced embedded services and new capabilities in prototyping, ADAS, Vehicle Connectivity, Integrated Cockpit, and AUTOSAR toolkits – all of which will put Quest Global in an even better position to deliver superior end-to-end global product engineering services to its customers around the world.

“At Quest Global, we strive to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems – and today’s news moves us one step further on that journey,” said Ajit Prabhu, Chairman & CEO, Quest Global. “We are pleased to welcome Adept to the Quest Global family. Spending quality time with founders, Gopal Koreme and Madan Lolugu, we recognized how great the cultural fit was right out of the gate, and that alignment became the foundation of this agreement. Together, we will accelerate digital engineering capabilities to service the fast-growing semiconductor industry.”

“This is an exciting moment for Adept. As part of the Quest Global family, we now have a tremendous opportunity to leverage our unique capabilities to help solve the world’s hardest engineering problems for customers and communities around the world,” said Gopal Koreme, Co-Founder & CEO, Adept. “We have a shared vision for growth for our customers and for our people that will enable us to build on the success of our organizations to become the most trusted partner in the semiconductor industry.”

“We are thrilled to join the Quest Global family and become part of the best growth story in engineering services,” said Madan Lolugu, Co-Founder & Director, Adept. “With their support and resources, Adept looks forward to doubling down on our efforts to provide world class chip design and embedded services.”

Mental Health Top Global Priority, Say Experts At The Recent Solh Wellness Event

New Delhi, November 2022: Under the exemplary leadership of Visionary Mr. Kapil Gupta, Founder Solh Wellness, in association with Shama Soni of Ashwika Foundation, a half day event Solh Talks was hosted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at IIC in Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi.

Underlining the paramount significance of mental well being, the newly launched Solh Wellness App aims to become a preventive solution to people’s mental health issues.

Speaking at the event, Kapil Gupta said – “Everyone asks you to be strong and powerful, no one says how. Solh App answers the how. We want to enhance the overall mental wellness quotient amongst people and reduce those entering severe conditions like depression. If we can make the minutest of change, the impact on society will be humongous.”

In an attempt to create awareness about mental health and wellbeing, Solh talks featured some of the most well known names from a cross section of fields, led by

Ms. Akansha, Founder Shoonyta, Vir Philip, Motivational & TEDx Speaker, Sujata Parashar, Novelist and Founder, Talk it Out Express, Dr. Geetanjali Kumar, Practicing Counselor and Parenting Coach.

The event ended with a High tea, allowing guests to mingle with the attendees and share valuable life experiences on the subjects related to mental health.

IWMI’s New Agenda on Transformative Water Security for Building a Resilient Future

 SADMS covers Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, incorporating national- to regional-level datasets drawn from multiple satellites, observed data, and other sources to aid farmers and communities in proactive drought early action strategies. The system can be used to monitor weather forecasts across South Asia and near real-time drought indicators to identify areas for drought preparedness measures. “There was previously no integrated end-to-end drought monitoring and management system

available for South Asia,” explains Dr. Giriraj Amarnath, who leads the SADMS program and is Research Group Leader for Water Risk to Development and Resilience at IWMI. “SADMS provides single stack drought management system ranging from the weather forecast, drought prediction and monitoring, decision support and contingency plans that can be adopted by diverse stakeholders, so they could make informed decisions on how best to mitigate the drought risk.”

“Platforms like SADMS become important for timely monitoring of droughts and to prepare accordingly. The portal will play a vital role in the South Asia region”, said Dr. S Bhaskar, Assistant Director General (Agronomy, Agro-Forestry & Climate Change), ICAR.

Celebrate Cricket Fever with Amazon.in’s Cricket World Cup Festival

Bengaluru, November 3, 2022: As the cricket frenzy spreads across the country, get ready to experience the game with your family and friends from the comfort of your homes with the Cricket World Cup Festival on Amazon.in. Cricket enthusiasts can enjoy the ongoing World Cup with exciting offers on cricket accessories, sportswear, TVs, appliances, video games, clothes, shoes, furniture and much more and unlock great deals from November 4 till November 6. 

Catch the cricket fever by enjoying exciting deals with up to 60% off on wide selection of products from top brands like DSC, SG, SS, GM Puma, Adidas, Nike among others.

Fans can cheer the loudest for their favorite team as they stay updated this cricket season with Alexa on any Echo, Fire TV or other Alexa-enabled devices. Just ask Alexa for player trivia, cricket updates, fun quizzes, and more by using simple voice commands like “Alexa, what is the score?”, “Alexa, when is India’s next match?”, “Alexa, who is the cricketer of the day?” or “Alexa, open Daily Cricket Trivia”. Listen to the live commentary by Digital2Sports during India’s matches with Alexa on Echo or Fire TV devices, or on the go via the Alexa mobile app or the Amazon shopping app (Android). Just say “Alexa, start live cricket commentary.”

Here are some products customers can choose during Cricket World Cup Festival on Amazon.in for cricket fans with offers & deals from participating sellers. 

Play like your favorite cricketer

• DSC Belter Wood Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat Short Handle Mens – The superior quality bat is made up of the finest Kashmir willow, hard-pressed, and traditionally shaped for superb strokes. The handle of this bat is made of Singapore cane with special 3-way insertion of rubber in between splits for enhanced flexibility and shock absorption. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 1,138.
• SG Club Cricket Ball Leather(Red) Standard Size – SG Club Cricket Ball made from quality tanned leather will elevate your cricket playing experience. The ball ensures durability with high-bouncing and is built with portuguese cork wound with 100 percent wool. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 625.

• SG Economy Cricket Kit – Full Kit – Train to be the next generation of top-class cricketers with SG Economy Cricket Kit that carries every essential gear that one can dream of consisting of the finest quality bat, batting leg guard, batting gloves, kitbag, super pack backpack, thigh guard, arm guard, abdo guard, and many more. You can get it on Amazon.in for INR 6,236. 
• Adidas Mens CRI Rise V2 Shoes – Buy Adidas Mens CRI Rise V2 Shoes and opt for these comfortable, durable, and breathable gear to take your game up a notch from a renowned brand Adidas. It is available on Amazon.in starting from INR 6,973. 
• Noise ColorFit Pulse Grand Smart Watch with 1.69″(4.29cm) HD Display, 60 Sports Modes, 150 Watch Faces, Fast Charge – Get the rich immersive viewing experience on the 1.69″ LCD display.;60 sports modes: Take your pick from a wide range of 60 sports modes. Enjoy more than a day’s worth/25 hours of battery in just 15 minutes of charge. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 1,799.
• boAt Wave Lite Smartwatch with 1.69″ HD Display, Sleek Metal Body, HR & SpO2 Level Monitor, 140+ Watch Faces, Activity Tracker – Get sharper color resolution that brightens your virtual world exponentially. It’s ultra slim and lightweight design of the watch is ideal to keep you surfing your wave all day! Track your daily activity, to seamlessly monitor your health. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 1,799. 

Cricket World Cup Fan Corner|Cheer for your team

• ICC Classic Backpack – Get the best deals on fan gear this season with ICC T20 Merchandise and wear your love for team India while cheering for them to become the Ultimate Champion. The contemporary backpack will be a constant companion as the super team set out on a journey to victory. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 1,437.

• Cotton Printed Tshirt – Cheer the men in blue in style wearing this classic T-Shirt will never fail you while lounging around. It is designed for comfortable wear for sports and street style and can upgrade your look in seconds. Get this on Amazon.in starting INR 649.

• Adidas Men’s Shorts – Buy premium quality men’s cricket shoes that are available in the store. Opt for these comfortable, durable, and breathable cricket shoes to take your game up a notch from a renowned brand Adidas. It is available on Amazon.in starting from INR 6,973. 
• Men’s Camo Sweatpants – Tracks are the embodiment of comfortability. Puma’s Sweatpants feature comfortable cutlines, functional fabrics to keep you cool and comfortable. So, this IPL season, gear a sporty look and enjoy your game with these track pants. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 1,679.

Bring home the theater experience this world cup

• HP 15s,11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 8GB RAM/512GB SSD 15.6-inch – Enjoy watching cricket and step a notch higher with the HP 15s-fr2514TU Intel Core i3 11th Generation Laptop. Having a powerful Intel Core i3 processor, that provides quicker instructions to the computer to complete multiple tasks at hand. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 44,490.
• iAir Bluetooth Ozo TWS in-Ear Wireless Earbuds with Rich Bass and Mic, Passive noice Cancelation for Mobile, Laptop,Audio Player – These Earbuds can be paired with Bluetooth. Along with in line microphone, it also has durable multi-function buttons. They are lightweight and compact with a magnet making them comfortable, flexible, and convenient to carry. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 1,399.
• Newly Launched Noise Buds VS104 Pro Truly Wireless Earbuds with 40-Hours of Playtime, Quad Mic with ENC, Instacharge – With hours of playtime, Buds VS104 Pro is powered for more entertainment. A movie’s worth of playtime in a jiffy. Get up to 150 mins of playtime in just 10 minutes of charge. Now attend your calls in the busiest surroundings, no more looking for a quiet corner. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 1,699.
• DIGITEK® (DTR 260 GT) Gorilla Tripod/Mini 33 cm (13 Inch) Tripod for Mobile Phone with Phone Mount & Remote – The Gorillapod mobile tripod is made of high-quality ABS. Making it a very heavy duty product and giving it an exponentially longer life, as compared to other plastic based camera tripod. Ensuring that even with a very rough usage your mobile phone, camera, phone, DSLR and tripod stand are safe. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 399.
• LG 164 cm 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV: Enjoy the ultra-viewing experience with an intelligent and smart television which comes with a large ultra-HD display crafted with good picture quality and clarity enhancement. The LG 4K Ultra Smart LED TV gives the picture a vibrant quality so that you can have an immersive viewing experience. The TV is available for INR 1,59,990.
• Redmi 108 CM 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV: Enjoy the amazing features by getting the Realme 108cm (43 Inch) Full HD LED Android Smart TV online. This television has been intended to give exceptional audio and video clarity, as well as the best possible movie and music viewing experience for you and your family. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 26,999.
• Sony Bravia 164 cm (65 inches) XR Series 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED Google TV (Black): Redefine your entertainment as soon as you buy SONY 55A80K 139 cm (55 inch) 4K OLED Android TV Hands-free Voice Search which comes loaded with various exciting features. Having a modern look that draws you to the purest picture. This 55-inch large display tv comes loaded with amazing features. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 2,42,240.

Trending deals on appliances

• LG 190 L 5 Star Smart Inverter Direct-Cool Single Door Refrigerator – Keep your favorite food items fresh with this LG Start Single Door Refrigerator that comes with the Smart Connect technology. Its Toughened Glass Shelves can accommodate heavy utensils, while its Base Stand Drawer can be used to store vegetables and fruits like potatoes, onions, and fruits that don’t need refrigeration. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 18,190 approximately.
• LG 1.5 Ton 3 Star Hot & Cold DUAL Inverter Split AC – Get your hands on split AC with inverter compressor which adjusts power depending on heat load. It is most energy efficient and has lowest-noise operation. Get uninterrupted cooling on Amazon.in for INR 38,941.
• Samsung 345 L 3 Star Digital Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator – This Samsung convertible 5 in1 is powered by the Twin Cooling Plus Technology, this refrigerator has 5 conversion modes to take care of all your refrigeration needs.  Get uninterrupted cooling on Amazon.in for INR 37,540.

Bring stadium home with this setup

• Good Hope M.S. Dhoni The Finisher Poster for Room and Office, Rolled (Matte Paper 300 GSM, 13 X 19 Inch, Multicolour) – For all the cricket lovers add this poster to your bedroom walls, which is easy to stick & frame. It comes with Matte Lamination. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 189.
• Encasa Homes 4 pcs Chair Pads 40×40 cm – Lime Green – Dyed Canvas Square Seat Cushions – Watch the cricket matches with utmost comfort and ease. Filled with the perfect amount of cotton so that it holds its shape and is comfortable to sit on for many hours. It is made with a thick textured 100% cotton canvas. Get this on Amazon.in for INR 1,298.

Enjoy Match Time with munchies | Up to 45% off, INR 150 back on first Fresh order

• Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour – Relish Pringles Sour Cream & Onion flavored Potato Chips, crispy snack, loved by everyone for its delicious taste and crispy texture. Pringles Sour Cream & Onion flavor potato Chips are seasoned from edge to edge. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 170.
• Ferrero Rocher Moments – Unwrap the golden wrapper and discover a delicious combination of textures and flavors. Perfect to share when meeting your loved ones. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 160.
• Unibic Assorted Cookies 75g (Pack of 10) – Assorted pack contains 10 different cookies, tasty options in each packet, there’s sure to be something appealing for all ages and something everyone can enjoy. Indulge in the bundle of Premium Assorted Cookies. Buy this on Amazon.in for INR 285.

Night under the stars- By Moustache Escapes

Moustache Escapes, a journey that has started with 200K satisfied backpackers, +80K female travelers, and +1M happy faces from abroad is now the hub of experiential travel, offering comfortable as well as luxury stays in more than 20+ locations all over India.

Moustache Escapes has organized ‘Night Under the Stars’—a Desert Safari in Jaisalmer (best time to visit Oct-Feb). Packed into the 1 night/2-day package, it provides an excellent getaway for couples and even groups. A picture-perfect spot to enjoy an exclusive time sleeping under the stars. This package has all the benefits for people who are looking to celebrate their special days like birthdays or anniversaries. Serving a traditional Rajasthani experience, the tour is curated with an extremely unique and comfortable ambience, authentic Rajasthani cuisine, a stay, a private concert, and other exciting activities. The exclusive tour caters to every small detail asked for by guests, and Moustache Escapes seeks to leave a trail of memories with them.

The trip starts from the Moustache Jaisalmer and begins its way up to the haunted Kuldhara village, which is infamous for the many haunted stories attached to it. One will be riding high on camels, indulging in the true Rajasthani feel. A dune-bashing activity is sure to pump one’s adrenaline. The whole trip is centred around making it a wholesome experience for the guests to get acquainted with the true colours of Rajasthan.

Helping aspirants soar high: iSchoolConnect Scholarship awards 37 study abroad aspirants in its second edition

November 03, 2022- iSchoolConnect Inc., an AI-based edtech company, recently awarded 37 overseas education aspirants scholarships as a part of its biggest philanthropic campaign, the iSchoolConnect Scholarship.

With more than 5,000 applicants from across the globe, the iSchoolConnect Scholarship awarding committee narrowed down to 37 students who demonstrated exceptional resolve to study abroad regardless of the obstacles that came their way.

“Scholarships in the international higher education space greatly help aspirants. However, with so many competent profiles, the number of avenues to get financial help needs to be increased to help more deserving students pursue their dream of studying abroad. I started iSchoolConnect with a vision to democratize the global admissions market for graduate and undergraduate programs. The iSchoolConnect Scholarship is a part of that vision. We want to tell aspirants that they are not alone in this journey, that we support them, and believe in the beauty of their ambitions,” says Ashish Fernando, CEO and Founder iSchoolConnect.

Data bears testimony that there is a significant increase in the number of study abroad aspirants from TIER 2 and TIER 3 cities in India. However, the cost of studying abroad is a great deterrent for many students.

“It is especially arduous for middle and lower-income family students to manage their finances. Moreover, the current exchange rate fluctuations are adding to the woes of students and their parents, who are struggling to cover the deficit. We are happy that with our Scholarship, we can help a few students going abroad,” Ashish adds.

The inaugural edition of the iSchoolConnect Scholarship, launched in 2020, awarded scholarships to 15 study-abroad aspirants. Seeing the overwhelming response from aspirants, iSchoolConnect decided to make the Scholarship an annual phenomenon, where students from all over the world can find a way to fund their education and pursue their study abroad dream. Consequently, the iSchoolConnect Scholarship 2.0 was launched last year in November with a bigger scholarship award to help more deserving students.

A virtual ceremony was held on October 29, 2022, to felicitate the Scholarship winners. One of the top winners of the Scholarship, Shivangi Tandon, who got into Dartmouth College, USA, won a cash award. Elaborating on her win, she says, “Receiving the iSchoolConnect Scholarship has been a great help in my journey back to school! The process was very well documented and streamlined, which helped me apply methodically. I’m grateful to the iSchoolConnect team for recognizing my efforts and supporting me in achieving my goals!”

iSchoolConnect Scholarship: https://ischoolconnect.com/scholarship/2022-winners/

About iSchoolConnect Inc.: iSchoolConnect is an AI-based platform transforming the process of higher education abroad by assisting students every step of the way and enabling them to make better decisions while saving time and money. We also collaborate with institutions and organizations operating globally in the higher education space to enhance their services.