Archive: January 12, 2023

Indian intercity travellers increasingly prefer an overnight journey in an AC bus: RedBus

National – January 12th, 2023: Bus transport is the backbone of mass transit in India as it offers both affordability and convenience, benefitting all economic classes. The intercity bus travel in the country not just jumped back to normalcy (in terms of value) but also increased its coverage, going deeper into the length and breadth of the country in the year 2022. As per estimates by world’s largest online bus ticketing platform redBus, the intercity bus travel network reached 7800 towns and villages, an 11% increase over the 7000 towns and villages covered in 2021. The number of intercity routes covered grew from 1.16 lakh in 2021 to 1.36 lakh in 2022.

redBus, with insights of working with 20 leading public transport companies and 3500+ private bus operators, supporting bookings for 52,000 buses daily, analyses key trends that emerged during the intercity bus travel in the year 2022.

● The concept of buying bus tickets online is gaining ground in Tier 2 and 3 cities: An impressive 38 lakh+ travelers booked intercity bus tickets online for the first time on redBus in 2022. Tier 2 and 3 cities’ contribution has consistently increased over the years, reaching 60% in 2022, which is much higher than the 56% share in 2019. The states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat witnessed the highest demand for intercity bus travel in 2022 on redBus.

● Intercity travelers prefer overnight journeys in an AC bus: More than 64% of the travellers boarded the intercity bus between 5:00 pm – 12:00 am – marking a distinct preference for night travel over the daytime. It is important to note that the average distance covered by an intercity bus ride in India is about 416 KM. Almost 70% of the trips are up to 500 KM, while 30% cover distances beyond 500 km. Further, nearly 72% of the bookings on the platform in 2022 preferred an AC bus, a marked increase from the 65% share held by the AC buses in 2021.

● Diwali witnessed highest usage on the platform: A homebound movement is observed across the major festivals in India, with people returning to their homes to meet loved ones and celebrate the festivities. redBus witnessed the maximum number of people traveling on Diwali, Oct 21, 2022, when the demand was 45% higher than an average day. Festivals such as Holi, Good Friday, Eid al_Fitr and Gurupurab, and Dussehra also saw a spike in usage on the platform. There is a 36% spike in people traveling during these festivals compared to non-festival days.

● Tirupati tops the list of most visited pilgrimage destinations : Tirupati, Madurai, Shirdi, Nashik, Haridwar, Varanasi, and Puri were the top pilgrim destinations booked on redBus in 2022. Haridwar and Ujjain witnessed a 3X and 2X increase in travel demand, respectively (compared to 2021).

● Goa is the favorite leisure destination of Indian bus travelers: In 2022, the top 5 tourist destinations booked on redBus across India were – Goa, Pondicherry, Manali, Shimla, and Ooty, with 1 out of 8 leisure bookings happening for Goa. Maharashtra contributed a lion’s share of 56% of all bookings to Goa, followed by Karnataka (26%) and Telangana (16%).

redBus is the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform with operations in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Peru & Colombia. In India, redBus works with 20 leading government and 3500+ private bus operators supporting bookings for 52000 buses daily.

Piramal Foundation’s partnership with Assam State Government has touched the lives of more than 1 Crore people

Guwahati, 12 January 2023: Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Piramal Group has touched the lives of more than one crore people in Assam. At a meeting with the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri. Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman of Piramal Group apprised Shri. Sarma and senior Government officials on the efforts made by the Foundation in the area of education and healthcare in the State. The Chief Minister acknowledged the work done by the Foundation during the Covid19 pandemic and the continuing endeavor to touch a greater number of lives in Assam. During the pandemic, three new initiatives were launched by the Foundation namely, Aspirational Districts Collaborative (ADC), Digital Bharat Collaborative (DBC), and Tribal Health Collaborative (THC).

The meeting further strengthened the 12-year strong relationship of the Piramal Foundation with the State of Assam. Under the Digital Bharat Collaborative, the Foundation has committed to co-create an Assam context-specific, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission-compliant comprehensive healthcare solution. And, under the Aspirational Districts Collaborative, the Foundation will enable the convergence of departments and schemes to deliver better health, water, and education outcomes in 7 Aspirational Districts.

The Aspirational Districts Collaborative has built localized channels, and engaged with various state ministries and communities for improving the lives of the citizens of Assam, while Digital Bharat Collaborative, has enabled the transformation of public health by leveraging technology to enhance last-mile delivery. The Tribal Health Collaborative aided in improving the health outcomes of tribal people to achieve National Health Mission (NHM) goals, helping communities understand health schemes and support active case finding of Tuberculosis.

The efforts of the last 12 years have resulted in lasting impact including strengthening 1000 demo schools as replicable models for holistic education, impacting over 60,000 students. Sarathi 104, the telehealth service responded to over 2 crore calls and proved especially beneficial during the pandemic when physical travel was restricted. Niramaya, the healthcare records program registered data of over 1 Lakh beneficiaries and the Aashwasan campaign successfully screened 4.5 lakh people for Tuberculosis across 8 districts.

Ajay Piramal, Chairman of Piramal Group said, “We thank the Chief Minister and the Government of Assam for recognizing the efforts of Piramal Foundation to bring about holistic development in health, education, and digitization in the state. Piramal Foundation believes that collaboration is the key to bringing about social and economic transformation at scale, an example of which is the work done by us with the Assam Government. Building on this momentum, we have embarked on new programs in order to touch the lives of more people in the state, and contribute to helping India achieve its sustainable Development Goals by 2030.”

DB Investing Expands the BD Department with the New Industry-Veteran Recruit

Nicossia, Cyprus, January 12, 2023 –(PR.com)– Seychelles-regulated securities dealer DB Investing has recently confirmed a new hire in Cyprus. Neofytos Hadjineofytou, who previously worked with major brokerage companies, has become the latest addition to the Business Development department.

Hadjineofytou holds Business Administration degrees from two universities in New York, USA. He is currently working on his MBA degree in Banking and Finance.

He will now boost DB Investing’s steady growth and expansion efforts with his valuable experience and business acumen.

A New Chapter
Hadjineofytou remarked on the new challenge that he was eager to face:

“DB Investing has recently become a well-known example of innovation and progress among industry professionals. I am happy to join the team and further improve that image, especially for the worldwide expansion project for the next 3 years.”

Hadjineofytou is the third recent addition to the company’s growing BD department, soon after Christoforos Koulermo and Laura di Aguer, following the departure of Alla Talji in November.

One of the company’s executives Gennaro Lanza stressed the importance of building the right team:

“In a highly competitive industry such as ours, success is never random. You need to challenge the competitors that try to take your best clients and employees, as well as damage your online company reputation to damage your business. But we need to fight every day these challenges, because great people achieve remarkable results and at the end of the day, the results will speak.”

The steady growth of DB Investing
DB Investing has a growing team of specialists based in Dubai, Cyprus, and developing many other financial hubs and connections across the globe. The company presents its services to English, Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking customers, focusing to expand the business in the MENA region, LATAM, and Asia with new and local payment methods added in the last months and more is going to come.

They offer more than three hundred assets with fair pricing. They are set to more than triple that number soon, with over 1,000 CFD instruments for currencies, commodities, stocks, and indices.

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Complimentary Webinar: Laboratory Diagnosis of Monkeypox Virus; Current and Upcoming Tests

Wilmington, CA, January 12, 2023 — CloudLIMS, a leading SaaS company offering secure, configurable, high-quality lab informatics solutions, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar titled, “Laboratory Diagnosis of Monkeypox Virus: Current and Upcoming Tests,” on January 25, 2023, at 9 AM PST (5 P.M. BST). The webinar will be presented by Martha Hernández, Scientist, CloudLIMS.com.

Webinar Overview
Monkeypox virus is an orthopox virus and causes a disease with symptoms similar to smallpox but less severe. Transmission between humans is possible. Monkeypox virus infection can be transmitted through contact with bodily fluids, internal mucosal surfaces, skin lesions in the mouth or throat, respiratory droplets, and contaminated objects. It is difficult for physicians unfamiliar with monkeypox-like illnesses to differentiate it from other viral, bacterial, or other conditions.

Nonspecific clinical presentations, lesions, and inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa have been reported; these symptoms can be seen in other viral and non-viral infections. Therefore, accurate laboratory diagnosis of the disease while following all biosafety measures is of paramount importance to arrest the spread of infection. A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) helps streamline and automate the complete sample lifecycle in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. Furthermore, a diagnostics LIMS helps overcome all testing, reporting, regulatory, and data management challenges of laboratories while enhancing their efficiency and reducing the turnaround time.

Key Takeaways
– An overview of the monkeypox virus and its characteristics from the current outbreak.
– The latest guidelines and recommendations for testing.
– How a LIMS helps automate and streamline operations in clinical diagnostic laboratories.

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Sign up for this free webinar to learn all about the Monkeypox virus, its testing, and the guidelines, recommendations, and measures laboratories must follow. You can get your questions answered in the live Q&A session. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions to join the webinar.

To register for the webinar, please visit:
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About CloudLIMS
CloudLIMS.com offers a secure, in-the-cloud, SaaS LIMS purpose-built for clinical research and diagnostic labs. CloudLIMS offers a range of complimentary services, including technical support and training, instrument integration, legacy data migration, product configuration, automatic product upgrades, hosting, & data backups. CloudLIMS helps labs maintain user access for PHI control, manage clinical data, automate workflows, and meet compliance such as CLIA, HIPAA, ISO 15189, EU GDPR. CloudLIMS.com is a SOC 2 compliant and ISO 9001:2015 certified informatics company.

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CloudLIMS.com
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EXZOD to expand with new manufacturing plant in Hyderabad

This new facility will serve clients based out of South India

Mumbai, January 12, 2023: EXZOD India, a leading player in pallets manufacturing, sale, and AMC, will set up a manufacturing plant in Hyderabad with a vision to serve its clients in Southern India. EXZOD has three other manufacturing units in Punjab, Maharashtra and Haryana equipped with state-of-the-art automatic pallet manufacturing machines.

“We are really proud of this key milestone and are geared up for our fourth company owned pallet manufacturing facility, which would literally make us serve the clients spread across India. With this new plant we would be able to meet the increased demand from the South and our value chain for supplying pallets is complete.

This would make us a dependable company for buying pallets for both large brands and 4PL warehousing players in the country. We are the only organised pallet manufacturing company in India which has automated pallet manufacturing and so far delivered more than 7,00,000+ palles for our clients,” said Nitin Kalla, Founder and Managing Director, EXZOD India.

The vision for a new plant is in order to advance its business expansion goals, mainly owing to strong demand for pallets due to growth, improvement in supply chain management, automation in both materials handling at production and user end and even at storage level for industries like FMCG, Consumer durables, Logistics, Industrials, retail, petro chemicals and automotive and 4 PL logistic players.

EXZOD provides wooden pallets and packaging boxes used for storing and moving finished products / raw materials in industries such as FMCG, Retail, Automobile, etc. The company aims at managing a pool of assets pallets, which it intends to maintain for its clients across India. AMC is a strategic business option for companies for reducing capital expenditure, repair costs and improving handling processes. The company’s expertise in the supply chain space allows it to provide customized solutions as per requirement. The company provides technology embedded AMC Services which is the only organized player present in the industry. The idea is to revamp the traditional nail & hammer AMC approach with the automatic AMC approach embedded with advanced robotics.

Tripscon.com Offers Pakistani Travel Industry a Local Alternative to Connect with Domestic Travelers

Lahore, Pakistan, January 12, 2023 –— Tripscon travel marketplace has positioned itself as the premiere online platform in the country that offers a variety of services to those interested in traveling to the northern areas of Pakistan. It provides an easy and convenient way to explore the breathtaking beauty of these areas, without the hassle of having to navigate through a number of different websites. The marketplace offers a range of services from hotels, accommodations, trips, guides, and even home chefs, all of which are designed to make traveling to the northern areas of Pakistan a hassle-free experience.

One of the key benefits of using the Tripscon.com travel marketplace is the cost savings it offers. The marketplace offers competitive prices on flights, hotels, and car rentals, meaning that travelers can save money when planning their trip to the northern areas of Pakistan. Additionally, the marketplace also offers discounts and special offers, which can be particularly useful for those who are traveling on a budget.

Another benefit of using the Tripscon.com travel marketplace is its user-friendly interface. The website is easy to navigate and provides detailed information on the destinations that are available, as well as clear instructions on how to book flights, hotels and car rentals. This makes it easy for travelers to find the best deals and plan their trip without any hassle.

Tripscon not only allows users to book services but it provides tailored travel advice and tips on the best places to visit in the northern areas of Pakistan. Additionally, the marketplace also allows travelers to compare prices for different services and book the best deals.

For businesses, Tripscon offers an easy and cost-effective way to reach more customers. Businesses can list their services on the platform and gain access to a much larger customer base. Additionally, Tripscon provides businesses with insights and analytics, allowing them to better understand their customers and tailor their services accordingly.
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Ad Club’s Effie India Awards 2022 to Happen on 13th January 2023

12th January, 2023; Mumbai, India:

Welcoming the new year with zeal and valor, The Advertising Club (TAC) is all set to ramp up the celebration of the most Prestigious Advertising and Marketing Awards show “EFFIE India Awards 2022”. Recognizing the category game-changers and innovators for the year, the glittering ceremony of EFFIE India Awards 2022 will be held on Friday, 13th January 2023 at Taj Lands’ End – Seaside Lawn, 6:30 pm onwards.

Since the last 22 years, EFFIEs has grown to become an industry gathering attracting 1500 professionals from the world of Advertising, Marketing, Media, Research, PR, and Communication, making it the third largest EFFIE award in the world. Surpassing all its previous records, this year, EFFIE India Awards has received 986 entries, the highest ever in 22 years, with as many as 53 agencies participating. With 300 marketing professionals and 193 media professionals and planners, EFFIE welcomed 493 jury members to grace the judging process.

Talking about this year’s EFFIE, Partha Sinha, President, The Advertising Club, said, “The Advertising Club is a proud advocate to brands and agencies that create impactful innovations. It has been a long pause and we are excitedly expecting to witness some amazing work receive recognition and appreciation. This year at EFFIE India Awards, we are looking out for meaningful work that reflects effectiveness and efficiency. We are ecstatic and cannot wait to watch the category torchbearers and their work being celebrated at the industry’s most coveted awards event.”

With the newest edition of EFFIE India Awards 2022, presented by META along with COLORS as ‘Associate Sponsor’, ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED as ‘Category Sponsor’, and CRAVING DIGITAL as the ‘Celebration Partner’, EFFIE recognizes what has worked at the marketplace and how advertising has contributed towards building a brand. Honouring how well advertising has impacted the success of a brand in the marketplace, EFFIE is the only award that is presented to both the agency as well as the client.

With significant patronage garnered over the years, EFFIE introduces a profound change in the concept of advertising awards. Growing to be recognized as one of the most coveted awards, EFFIE is not just a celebration of the craft of advertising, but a solid acknowledgment of an agency’s power to build brands.

For details on passes, please contact Ad Club Secretariat:

Mathew – 9820369410 | Gopal – 9867138115

Scaler appoints Manish Pansari as Senior VP to strengthen its Data Science and Machine Learning Vertical

Mumbai, /New Delhi, January 12, 2023, Scaler, one of India’s fastest-growing tech upskilling startups, today announced the appointment of Manish Pansari as their Senior Vice President – Business at InterviewBit and Scaler. Manish will lead the Data Science & Machine Learning business, providing differentiated and aspirational offerings for technical skilling. With an immediate focus on the Indian market, he will be responsible for scaling the DSML vertical.

With over 20 years of experience, Manish has led business, operations, and senior consulting roles across diverse organizations like Myntra, Jabong, Betterplace & Kearney and managed clients across geographies, including the US, Japan, China, South-East Asia, Middle East & India.

Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-Founder, InterviewBit & Scaler, said, “We at Scaler are on a mission to transform the tech industry by equipping software professionals with the right skill-set to create meaningful impact in the real world. With this mission, it’s imperative to have the brightest minds among us to achieve our goals. Over the years, our workforce has grown rapidly primarily due to our ability to attract the best talent from the industry. This has certainly influenced what we do and how we do it. Last year alone, amidst the sea of startup and tech layoffs, we expanded our workforce by 35%, which is a testament to our focus and strategic decision-making at Scaler. To fortify our leadership and further strengthen our business, I am delighted to welcome Manish aboard on this exciting journey. The abundance of experience that Manish possesses is sure to amplify our commitment towards career progression, echoing our resolve towards strengthening market leadership.”

Manish Pansari, Senior Vice President – Business at InterviewBit and Scaler, said, “The present ecosystem necessitates a complete technological revolution in the country’s educational landscape. I am very excited by the opportunity to revolutionize this ecosystem and create a legacy. Scaler has been a torchbearer of innovation – bridging the gap between industry demand and prevalent pedagogy. I look forward to further building Scaler – growing the business profitably, with a focus on driving learning outcomes and delivering a superlative experience for all our learners and partners.”

The year 2022 saw Scaler witness significant growth and progress, with the startup maintaining a consistent month-over-month growth of 15 percent. The edtech player achieved a $710 million valuation with a $55 million Series B funding, which helped Scaler focus on multiple key business areas. During the year, the startup forayed into the US market, launched first-of-its-kind co-living campuses, strengthened its leadership team, and launched its learning app on the Play Store. In 2022, Scaler was also recognised by AmbitionBox as “The Best Place to Work in India 2022” among tech startup companies with more than 500 employees in India.

Automotive Excellence Inc. – Huntington Beach Auto Repair Shop Provides an Update on Its Relocation to a New Location

Huntington Beach, CA, January 12, 2023 — Automotive Excellence Inc. opened its doors in 1987, providing the residents of Huntington Beach with trusted auto repair services. The shop has been under the same ownership for more than 17 years and is run by a father-and-son team. Since 2005, the shop has been run by Alex Mayea and his father Evi Mayea. They continue to run the shop with the same integrity and values that the previous owner did. They proudly serve Huntington Beach residents and all other surrounding residents with quality auto repairs for their cars, trucks, and SUVs. The Mayea men carry on the legacy of their late father and grandfather, Evi Mayea Sr., in running their auto repair shop just as he once had done for himself before putting away his tools and retiring. This past year, in March of 2022, they relocated to a new building around the corner onto Metzler Lane.

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Automotive Excellence Inc.
17532 Metzler Ln., Unit A, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
(714) 841-1285 (primary)
(714) 316-0683

They are located at 17532 Metzler Ln., Unit A, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, except for holidays. This new location gave them the opportunity to make this shop look and feel better than it ever had before. They poured a labor of love into moving here with all hands on deck to help. Alex’s mother helped paint walls, their young children helped roll a computer chair onto the moving truck, and their father put his desk on a dollie to where it would now be. They also get the privilege of working alongside other great repair shops in the larger complex. The move enabled them to build up their business, upgrade their facilities and provide better service to their clients. They have technicians that speak English and Spanish and can provide shuttle service to customers within a 3-mile radius if needed. Their objective is to ensure their customers are always satisfied with their work. With three generations of experience, they have built a reputation on honesty and integrity, which is what has always set them apart from their competitors. They have worked hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for their customers so that they will feel free to ask any questions or voice any concerns regarding their vehicles. It is their goal that you will feel that you are among friends when you visit them at Automotive Excellence Inc.
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Automotive Excellence Inc.
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714-841-1285
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