Archive: November 8, 2022

Business

Glad U Came bags the PR Mandate for Adgully’s Biggest OTT Award of the Year: SCREENXX Summit & Awards

Nov 8, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

~The agency is the official PR partner and the account was won following a multi-agency pitch~

November 2022:

Glad U Came, an award-winning PR and Influencer Marketing Agency, has acquired the brand communications mandate for Adgully’s SCREENXX Summit and Awards. The agency is the official PR and Influencer marketing partner for the award show and their role is to raise awareness and visibility for the upcoming event. The agency’s goal is to create and manage the brand’s essential messaging so that it reaches the right audience. The account was won following a multi-agency pitch.

It is the 4th edition of Adgully’s Biggest OTT Award of the Year: SCREENXX Summit & Awards. The goal of these awards is to recognize the most compelling OTT films, shows, actors, and filmmakers from across the country. The digital entertainment industry has advanced to the next level with the proliferation of OTT platforms and individual content creators. SCREENXX will convene the most brilliant minds in the digital entertainment ecosystem to debate and deliberate on how to make the space more vibrant and impactful. SCREENXX is a one-of-a-kind summit and awards ceremony for all genres of digital content creators.

Commenting on the collaboration with Adgully- SCREENXX Awards, Maddie Amrutkar, Founder of Glad U Came, shared, “We at Glad U Came are extremely proud to have been chosen Adgully’s SCREENXX awards, PR partner. It is the biggest OTT award that celebrates the contribution made by digital creators. We are very excited to be a part of it.”

Talking about the brand and the collaboration with Glad U Came, Bijoya Ghosh, Founder & CEO of Adgully, shared, “We are thrilled to have GUC as our PR partner, especially because they are known for their goal-oriented approach, which will allow us to generate pre- and post-event buzz. We look forward to working with their team.”

Entertainment

Parx Music Fiesta announces a grand debut with India’s Top Artists

Nov 8, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments

Bangalore, 08th November 2022: The city of Mumbai is all set to get its very own biggest-ever carnival-themed music festival – Parx Music fiesta. With the most prodigious lineup of artists in Bollywood and Indie music, this first-of-its-kind music fest with an international look and feel is the brainchild of Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of Raymond Group. Set amidst the sprawling lush green campus of Raymond ground, this festival promises to reward its attendees with a magical feeling. Having onboarded the best talent in music industry to create this stellar extravaganza, the weekend of November 19-20th is a much-awaited one.

Commenting on the launch of this new initiative Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond said; “I believe that music is a universal language that brings together one and all and defies barriers of sorts. This latest musical endeavor is our attempt to create a unique musical fest for India. Live musical performances are back after a span of 2 years and we believe in creating an exciting intellectual property which will grow bigger from here on.”

Mumbai’s very own music fiesta for everyone, promises to be a visual spectacle curated to appeal music lovers across ages and genres. Set in a sprawling green venue of over 100 acres of Raymond Campus Parx Music Fiesta will feature a phenomenal lineup of Bollywood singers and songwriters, independent bands and fresh musical talent. The revelers can groove to Amit Trivedi and Papon, get nostalgic with Euphoria and Indian Ocean and make the loudest noise with Benny Dayal and Salim-Sulaiman.

Fashion, at the carnival, will be as big as the music and the attendees are encouraged to wear their style to bring in good vibes and add to cheer and extravaganza. This family-friendly event welcomes children of up to 10 years for free, the only caveat being they need to be accompanied by adults at all times. The festival is wheelchair accessible and special provisions have been made for free movement of the differently-abled. A carnival is incomplete without lip-smacking delicacies, and this event has a wide spread of delectable food and beverages.

To know more and attend the event click on: https://insider.in/parx-music-fiesta-nov19-2022/event

THE LINEUP:

· Amit Trivedi

· Salim-Sulaiman

· Benny Dayal

· Euphoria

· Indian Ocean

· Nikhita Gandhi & Underground Activity

· Papon

· Parvaaz

· Swarathma

· When Chai Met Toast

· Daira

EVENT DETAILS:

What: Parx Music Fiesta (http://parxmusicfiesta.com/)

When: November 19-20, 2022, 2pm onwards

Venue: Raymond Ground, 6X68+4GW, Pokhran Rd Number 1, J K Gram, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400606, India

Health

Dr. Raj Nagarkar from HCG Manavata Cancer Centre Nasik performs 702 Robotic Surgeries using the CMS Versius robotic technology

Nov 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Nasik, 08 November 2022: Dr. Raj Nagarkar, a renowned oncologist and robotic surgeon from HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nasik becomes the world’s first surgeon to perform 702 robotic surgeries using the CMS Versius robotic technology in a short span of 35 months and 53 robotic surgeries in one month. He performed the first robotic surgery in the year 2019. Most of the robotic procedures treated include cancers of the colon, rectum, stomach, breast, pancreas, gallbladder, and uterus among a host of other critical procedures with excellent outcomes. CMR Versius robotic technology, was used to perform these surgeries that integrates seamlessly into workflows and resets expectations of modern robotic surgeries.

Each of these remarkable surgeries come with the proven advantages of high-end robotics technology like minimal invasiveness, 3D views with improved dexterity, a higher degree of freedom of movements, lesser hospital stays, reduced blood loss, equivocal and oftentimes, superior surgical outcomes. The use of Versius robotic technology has added more significance to the trailblazing infrastructure at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nasik, and the spark of excellence to Dr. Raj’s precision and expertise. Its innovative design enabling surgeons to perform minimal access surgery and providing access to more patients to have the highest quality of surgical care has made surgical interventions premiere.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar, Managing Director & Chief Robotic Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre Nasik said, “Robotics technology is the extension of human hands, and its biggest advantage is that a surgeon gets a 16 times magnified 3D image along with small 5mm ports with the help of which complex procedures to perform. It has transformed the healthcare scenario in India. With innovate procedures in robotic surgery, HCG will continue to invest and make it accessible to the patients. The Versius technology has helped us to provide the best possible surgical outcomes and the completion of more than 700 successful surgeries is a proof of our commitment to provide the latest and the best quality of care”.

Before embarking on the journey of robotic surgery, Dr. Raj Nagarkar has been extensively trained in both virtual and cadaver training at Sharjah Surgical Institute, Sharjah, UAE followed by Cambridge Medical Robotics Centre, Cambridge.

Business

Experience the authentic flavours at Chopstick City’s Oriental Sea Food Festival

Nov 8, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Indore, 8th November 2022: Indulge in authentic Pan Asian cuisines from the far east Asian regions at the “Oriental Seafood festival” now going on at the Chopstick City until 13th November 2022.

Experience scrumptious delicacies comprising of Prawns, Crabs, Fishes, Lambs, Chicken Lollypops, Chicken American Chopsy and much more paired with flavored beverages.

Rakshit Sharma, GPM – Vice President – Operations, People, Sales & Revenue, commented “This is the first Sea food festival of its kind that Chopstick City is hosting after the relaunch of the outlet this year, with offers ranging from a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines promising to pamper your taste buds and satiate your cravings. Join us on a magical food journey that satiates taste and discover a whole new range of Sea Food Delicacies only at Sayaji Indore”.

Chopstick City at Sayaji Indore is a one-stop destination for authentic Pan Asian food. Prepared by the best-in-class chefs in the industry, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes that will take your taste buds on a journey for lifetime.

Health

The Period Tracker App, Period Pal by LAIQA organised A Virtual Marathon

Nov 8, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

To spread awareness about Menstrual Hygiene in India| More than 20,000 people registered for the Virtual Marathon

National, 8th November 2022: Period Pal is much more than a period tracker. It’s a journal in which you can record and track your periods, ovulation, and fertility cycle. The app makes sure that all of the information and insights you require are only a click away. Over 23 million girls drop out of school each year due to lack of menstrual hygiene facilities. More than 71% of girls are completely unaware of menstruation, until their first menstrual cycle. However, the ground reality is far more horrifying than the aforementioned figures and statistics. With the objective to spread awareness and raise funds for the advancement of menstrual hygiene management facilities and infrastructure across India, Period Pal by Laiqa, launched its Virtual Marathon across India to spread awareness and raise funds for the MHAH facilities in India.

Virtual Marathon Image

The much-awaited ‘Virtual Marathon’ was conducted across different categories – Step Up Run – 1 km, Fun Run 3.5 – 5 km; Half Marathon – 21.1 km; Mini Marathon – 10 km; Full Marathon – 42.192 km. The unique event witnessed participation from approximately 17 cities across India in its very first edition and saw more than 20,000 citizens register for the marathon. Since it was a virtual marathon, the participants could run from anywhere across the world and participate in arguably the biggest people’s movement aimed at raising awareness for Menstrual Hygiene in the country.

Period Pal by Laiqa collectively raised funds with participation from individuals, schools and college students, corporates, and stakeholders across India – something that unified citizens under one banner for a good cause. The funds collected from this movement will now be distributed to NGOs across the country working towards eradicating period poverty and spreading menstrual hygiene awareness. In a bid to further promote Menstrual Hygiene across Tier II & Tier III cities in India.

The massive participation showcased how the citizens of the country from different sectors and domains came together under one banner to fight for a cause.

Monica Bindra, Founder & CEO, Period Pal by Laiqa said, “We are pleased with the outcome of the ‘Virtual Marathon’, and as a responsible organization striving to create a positive impact in the community, the ‘Virtual Marathon’ was just the icing on the cake. The participation and the passion shown by the participants encourage us to continue this journey and run such campaigns and movements in the future to create a bigger impact and generate awareness for women across India.”

Since its inception, Laiqa has been on a mission to make people aware of the importance of menstrual hygiene and to help underprivileged menstruators get access to basic menstrual hygiene products. In its bid to successfully do that, Laiqa has conducted awareness programs through webinar and events including the prominent “Buy one donate one” activity. Acting on its long-term vision, the brand, via the ‘Virtual Marathon’, has managed to perfectly cater to spreading the word on the awareness and accessibility gap that not only demands attention but also subsequent action in what appears to be the need of the hour.

Manoj Prasad, CTO, Period Pal by Laiqa said, “Since the beginning, our objective of the marathon was always to create awareness about Menstrual Hygiene in India and we are pleased to see the impact that we have created through the event. The number of participation across industries and different age groups is a testimony to how we managed to ignite interest and evoke strong emotions from people regarding the need and importance of Menstrual Hygiene in India. Furthermore, the use of technology was also integral in making this a truly successful event.”

The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming for the very first edition. We look forward to making an impact in future with more similar and transformational events at a larger level. We believe that awareness programs and activations across India around MHAM facilities will help us continue our mission of educating and informing society about the importance of menstrual hygiene in India.

For further details, please visit www.periodpal.in or download the app Period pal by Laiqa from the respective play store.

Business

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Announces the Appointment of Shantanu Rege as Md & Ceo

Nov 8, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

Bangalore, November 08, 2022: Mahindra Rural Housing Finance, one of the largest home finance companies serving rural & affordable areas across India and a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mr. Shantanu Rege as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shantanu Rege will succeed Mr. Rajnish Agarwal, who stepped down as a CEO & MD on September 30th, 2022.

In his previous role, Shantanu worked as an Executive Assistant to the Group Chairman, Mr. Anand Mahindra in 2012. Post his stint, Shantanu moved to the rural housing business in 2016 as a Chief Operating Officer. He has played a pivotal role in driving growth opportunities within the Rural housing business and spearheaded the setting up of the Affordable housing business.

Speaking on the appointment, Ramesh Iyer, VC & MD, Mahindra Finance said, “We are excited to have Shantanu Rege spearhead our Mahindra Rural Housing Finance business and we will look forward to capitalizing his expertise and leadership to explore newer and attractive growth opportunities. I am sure that his experience will hold us in good stead going ahead. I would like to place on record the enormous contribution made by Rajnish during his stint, helping us expand our rural housing business”.

Shantanu Rege, CEO & MD, of Mahindra Rural Housing Finance mentioned, “Having witnessed the transformation potential of housing finance within the lives of customers and employees over the past few years, it is a privilege to take charge and lead the business going forward. The rural and affordable housing businesses have tremendous potential for growth. Over the next few years, we hope to transform the company into a leading housing finance franchise that addresses the housing needs of a cross-section of customers through innovative solutions and partnerships.”

Shantanu holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and has previously worked with McKinsey & Co. and Blackstone in Mumbai prior to joining Mahindra Group.

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance has seen commendable achievements on all fronts viz. digital transformation, institutionalizing robust organizational and people processes, and constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to exploring new products, geographies, etc.

Business

Devic Earth wins the VentuRise Global Startup Challenge Award at the Global Investors Meet 2022 hosted by Invest Karnataka

Nov 8, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai / Bengaluru/ New Delhi, November 08th, 2022: Devic Earth, the global leader in ambient air pollution control technology used by Environment & Sustainability leaders, is pleased to announce that it has won the first prize at the VentuRise Global Startup Challenge Award 2022 organized by TiE Bangalore.

The VentuRise Global Startup Challenge Award 2022 is an initiative by TiE Bangalore that is aimed at aiding emerging startups and entrepreneurs worldwide, in the manufacturing and sustainability categories and carries prize money of USD 100,000 for the top three successful candidates. The startup challenge was a stage for startups to present their cutting-edge solutions and make connections with potential investors and thus #BuildForTheWorld. The event was a part of the Global Investors Meet-Invest Karnataka 2022, which took place from November 2 to 4 at Bangalore Palace grounds.

Out of 1200 participants from around the world, Devic Earth was selected among the top 50 startups in the jury screening round to showcase its innovative solution Pure Skies to the esteemed panel of judges. As a next step, including multiple pitch presentations, the startup was selected among the top 10 startups for the final pitch presentation to the grand jury which resulted in the company’s selection among the top 3 innovative startups.

Devic Earth then went on to become the people’s choice in the audience poll and receive the first prize from the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri Basavaraj Bommai, in the category of sustainability, which included the prize money of 40 Lakhs to #BuildForTheWorld. 

Devic Earth

Lathika Pai, country head of Microsoft, Venture Capital, and PE Partnerships said, “Congratulations to Devic Earth Pvt. Ltd. for winning the VentuRISE Global Startup Challenge. We are glad to have identified and supported Devic Earth, A technology such as theirs has created a pathbreaking innovation to make clean air accessible to all and is hence needed in every part of the world.”

Dr. Srikanth Sola, the CEO of Devic Earth, added, We’re honored and humbled that our technology was not only the people’s choice but has also won the first prize at the prestigious challenge. We would like to thank and applaud TiE Bangalore for giving us a platform of such magnitude, and this victory will enable us to move a step closer to our mission. This is an addition to the accolades already won and more to come. With this recognition, we are keen and looking forward to enlivening our vision to save a million lives from air pollution by bringing clean air to the world.”

Education

Looking Onward and Beyond Connecting Universities and Students – Education Conclave held in Coimbatore

Nov 8, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

Coimbatore, 08.11.22: For young school-leaving adults, the world is a place full of opportunities and University Education is a gateway into that world. In order to enable a meeting point for students, parents, and Universities, Yellow Train School from Coimbatore held a conclave on higher education – ‘Looking Onward and Beyond – Connecting Universities and Students.

Picture 2 - Education Conclave held at Yellow Train School

The conclave offered a meeting ground for students with over 40 universities from across the country in arts and humanities, design, science and technology, law, business, etc. Mr. Kuldeep Dagar, Deputy Secretary (Equivalence division responsible for equivalence of foreign qualifications and International Divisions) of the AIU – Association of Indian Universities – addressed the gathering on ‘frequently asked questions, about students graduating from international boards and seeking admissions into Indian universities. Of the many questions that were discussed, Mr. Kuldeep offered clarity that the common premise that students graduating from International boards are not favored by Indian boards doesn’t necessarily hold true. Further, he clarified that there is a good recognition of many International boards like Edexcel in premium universities offering STEM education and that it is advisable for students to get an equivalence certificate from the AIU when studying in these boards.

Apart from other eminent speakers addressing the gathering, the conclave also held an open panel discussion. The panel discussion had University representatives from across India and abroad, answering questions related to both STEM and Liberal Arts from the parent community. The event had a footfall of around 300 individuals including high school students and their parents from Coimbatore.

Education Conclave held at Yellow Train School

While addressing the gathering, Ms. Santhya Vikram, Founder of Yellow Train School said, “For Young adults who are walking outside the gates of the school, the world is full of opportunities. And University education is their gateway to the world. For every graduating student, the experience of finding a course, a program, and a university that meets who you are, what you shine at, what you want to build on and how you want to impact the world can be both exciting and daunting. For the students themselves and for the parents and teachers who have the important task of guiding them, It is important to know the length and breadth of possibilities available in the world of University education. This conclave aimed at bridging that gap between the students and the universities”.

The conclave was held on Nov 5th 2022 at their Yellow Train’s Grade school campus.

Health

Hyderabad Valves Conference to showcase advanced techniques of valve replacement

Nov 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

World renowned cardiologists like Prof. Alain Cribier, the Inventor of TAVI, Prof. Helene from France; Dr. Peter Andreka from Europe and Dr. Ramesh, to share insights on recent advances

Hyderabad, November 8th, 2022: Hyderabad Valves – an association of Interventional Cardiologists, to bridge the knowledge gap on the latest advances in intricate cardiac interventions, in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals, is hosting the two day Hyderabad Valves Conference, on November 11th and 12th, 2022; at Park Hyatt. Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, will inaugurate the conference on November 11th, 2022. Over 400 delegates will be attending the program from India and countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, U.K, USA, Hungary and Bahrain.

World-renowned cardiologists like Prof. Alain Cribier, the Inventor of TAVI, Prof. Helene from France; Dr. Peter Andreka from Europe and Dr. Ramesh from USA are among the faculty, who will share insights from their international exposure. Course Directors Dr. P C Rath, Head of the Department of Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad and Dr. Manoj Agarwala, Director Cath Lab, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad; among others; will share the Indian perspective.

The Conference will elaborate extensively on latest interventional procedures involved in valve replacement like TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement), TTVR ((Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement), TPVR (Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement) and others, which are minimally invasive and immensely benefit the patient by avoiding high risk heart surgeries. There will be live telecast of sixteen cases from national and international centers, of which 8 Live Cases will be performed at Apollo Hospitals, which will be followed by dialectic discussions.

Business

Welcome to the 5th edition of INKSOUL

Nov 8, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

India’s best tattoo & music festival

Bengaluru 8th November 2022:- This festival season, INKSOUL is bringing over 150+ tattoo artists, including big names from 5 foreign countries. INKSOUL has 10+ live music acts headed by EDM legend Edward Maya, of the global hit – Stereo Love. The Bangalore-based Afro-pop sensation Zhané will also be performing. The festival is happening on the 11th, 12th & 13th of November at Manpho Convention Centre, Bengaluru.

This one-of-a-kind presentation is sponsored by Whiskers India, a leading men’s luxury grooming brand headed by Rannvijay Singha, who will also be making a special appearance for the festival-goers. Bengaluru’s yummiest food & beverage stalls, along with 40+ unique flea shopping stalls are some of the other attractions, along with a dedicated Kids Zone for the little ones.

The organizer of the event is KINGS TATTOO SUPPLY, the biggest tattoo material supplier in India. This unique event is celebrated with the sole purpose to bring a spotlight on the emerging tattoo artists in India. One will get a chance to witness and see India’s renowned tattoo artists under one roof, showcasing their craft live. The festival guarantees great memories for all at the 5th INKSOUL Tattoo & Music Festival. Tickets are available on BookMyShow. Event is supported by Royal Brothers, Radio Partner 93.5 RedFm, Flea by Next On, O3 Events and Hospitality support by The Pride Hotel Bengaluru and PR by Sharvani Group.

Tickets are available on BookMyShow

RSVP:

Sharvani – 97410 71014

Mishika – 91048 29843