Archive: March 24, 2023

Entertainment

Sohni Punjaban season 3:Flaunt Your Personality

Mar 24, 2023 by Praveen 0 Comments

Sohni Punjaban season 3

You are the reflection of your aptitude, conduct, psyche and persona. Get in to flaunt your personality and talent at the upcoming Sohni Punjaban Season 3.

Sohni Punjaban is a personality platform for women, where they confidently and dauntlessly showcase their talent. There are no restriction bars to be a part of the upcoming season. It is to educate, attract and entertain the women to come forward and showcase their talent in front of the world.

At Sohni Punjaban Season 3, we promote females in all fields.After two successful seasons of Sohni Punjaban, the third season is coming in summer of 2023.

Amrita Kaur

According to Mrs Amrita Kaur, Director of Sohni Punjaban
It’s a time to hold your breath with joy and excitement as we are coming up with the ‘Third Season of Sohni Punjaban’, where Miss and Mrs Sohni Punjaban will get a chance to showcase their skills and talent confidently in front of the world. Get ready to be a part of the forthcoming event.

Business

South Indian Bank Ties Up with CBDT for Direct Tax Collections

Mar 24, 2023 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Thrissur: South Indian Bank announced that it has associated with the Central Board of Direct Taxes for the collection of Direct Tax for retail and corporate tax payers. The payment facility is now LIVE, allowing any taxpayers to remit Direct Taxes under ‘Over the Counter Mode’ and specifically for SIB customers, payment can be made via ‘Over the Counter’ as well as ‘Internet Banking’ modes, thereby making the process seamless and faster like never before.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Thomas Joseph K, EVP & Group Business Head, South Indian Bank said “With this arrangement, we join the ranks of a select few other private banks in the country to carry out Direct Tax collections on behalf of CBDT under the new regime TIN 2.0. Our offering is for all taxpayers who can avail the convenience of Direct Tax Payments across our 932 branches and through our novel net banking platform –SIBerNet, exclusively for SIB account holders. With this initiative, we aim to make Tax payments more convenient for customers by providing them with alternate options that are seamless and hassle-free.”

Enabling this facility would further strengthen the ties of South Indian Bank with the Government of India imprinting it as a bankable partner in facilitating payments.

Entertainment

Pocket FM Blockbuster Audio Series ‘Insta Millionaire’ Storms Audio Entertainment

Mar 24, 2023 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

Insta millionaire

March 24, 2023: Pocket FM has made a remarkable achievement as its blockbuster audio series “Insta Millionaire” has surpassed over Rs 30 crore in revenue. With over 900 episodes, this extensive storytelling has taken the world by storm and surpassed 300 million plays across English, Hindi, and Tamil, clocking over 3.5 billion listening minutes.

Commenting on the success of the blockbuster show, Ashu Behl, SVP-Content and Strategy, Pocket FM said, “Our audio series offers long-form storytelling that engages and captivates our listeners. ‘Insta Millionaire’ has been a massive success, and we’re thrilled to see a growing appetite among our audience for unconventional genres like sci-fi, fantasy, and thrillers. In fact, some of these series are generating the same level of demand and revenue as any popular web or TV show. With the increasing adoption of audio, we firmly believe that audio storytelling will emerge as another mainstream category of entertainment. At Pocket FM, we’re excited to be leading the change and can’t wait to see the future of entertainment unfolding with audio series.”

Swapnil Jain, the writer who scripted the storytelling for Insta Millionaire, elaborates that the captivating story of “Insta Millionaire” follows the journey of a young man named ‘Lucky’, as he rises from rags to riches in a thrilling game of luck. Despite his humble beginnings and struggles, Lucky remains strong and selfless, keeping his hardships hidden from his love life, even when his girlfriend cheats on him.

“As a storyteller, Insta Millionaire’s success is an achievement that has allowed me to spread my wings and soar to greater heights. Pocket FM has given me the opportunity to share my passion for storytelling with a wider audience. With their immense support, writers like myself can bring our tales to life, captivating listeners with every word and sharing it with the world.,” Jain added.

The gripping storyline of “Insta Millionaire” has resonated with listeners of various ages, but has especially struck a chord with younger audiences. With a staggering 80% of its listeners falling between the ages of 18-35, this audio series has become a major source of entertainment.

Besides Insta Millionaire, Pocket FM boasts a collection of over 1500 audio series. It has a library that includes an extensive range of audio series catering to a wide variety of genres, from romantic tales to spine-tingling thrillers.

Entertainment

The Shriram Wonder Years’ musical play elicits a splendid response

Mar 24, 2023 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

The Shriram Wonder Years(TSWY) organized a special event, called ‘Special Morning – Be Yourself’, on 15th March at Sparks Centre in their senior school. The musical play performed by the children of Pyare and Badhte Kadam was the show’s highlight. The occasion was graced by Ms Anshu Mittal, Principal, MRG School, school management dignitaries, and children’s parents.

The audience gave astounding applause after watching the student’s performances. They found the children’s performance ‘breathtaking’. One and all unanimously praised their subtle nuances, confidence and power of emoting difficult emotions.

After the conclusion of the Musical saga, the Graduation Ceremony of the Badhte Kadam children took place. The show’s guests shared their words of wisdom with the children and told them that discipline is an important characteristic of attaining success in life.

Sharing her happiness over the successful musical play conduction, Shubhi Soni, Head of the school of TSWY, said, “We are happy that everybody who attended the event had so many pleasant things to say about the musical play. The performance of Pyaare and Badhte Kadam students was magical. Their innocence shined throughout their stage presence and theatrics. The Graduation ceremony was also conducted in a dignified manner. I would like to thank the respectable guests and parents for attending the show.

Education

Amity University Maharashtra Confers an Honorary Doctorate to Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates

Mar 24, 2023 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Amity University Maharashtra Confers an Honorary Doctorate to Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates, for his outstanding achievements in the field of international law

Mumbai, 24th March 2023: Amity University, Maharashtra, held its convocation ceremony on the campus of Amity University Mumbai. Nishith Desai, Founder of Nishith Desai Associates along with Robert Suskind, Founding Dean of California North State University of Medicine, Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Director of Breast Cancer Institute at Medanta, Amitabh Chaudhry and MD & CEO of Axis Bank Limited were conferred honorary degrees by Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor and President of Amity University, Mumbai.

The convocation ceremony was a grand event for the graduates who received their coveted degrees, for the assembled guests, and for all those associated with the Mumbai campus of the esteemed university. A total of 3359 students will be receiving their degrees. Of these, the University has awarded 7 students with Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan Scholarship, 91 students with Shri Baljit Shastri Award, 80 students with Gold Medals, 76 students with Silver Medals, and 32 students with Bronze Medals. 11 students received trophies for their achievements.

Dr. Aseem Chauhan, President and Chancellor of Amity University, Mumbai in presenting the awards to the students, said, we at Amity believe this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to excellence. This is also a celebration of the graduates’ families, recognizing that it is not only the individual’s efforts that lead to their success, it is also due to their family’s constant guidance and support”.

Conferment of Honorary Doctorate on Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates, Amitabh Chaudhry, MD & CEO Axis Bank Limited, Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Director, Breast Cancer Institute at Medanta and Robert Suskind, Founding Dean, California North State College of Medicine, among 3359 graduands.

Nishith Desai, the founder of Nishith Desai Associates, was awarded a Doctor of Laws (LL.D) for his outstanding achievements in the field of international law and jurisprudence and for his tireless efforts and immense contribution to the development of legal systems, which has enhanced the image of the Indian legal system worldwide.

While expressing his gratitude for the award, Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates said, “First and foremost, I would like to thank Amity University for this prestigious honor bestowed upon me. As I complete 50 years of practice, I am grateful to my family, friends, and mentors who have been my pillars of support through all these years and contributed to my success. I believe the greatest source of inspiration for me has been students who are ambitious and curious to learn and bring positive change to society. For recent graduates, I would like to emphasize understanding global laws and having a future-forward outlook that enables one to make informed decisions. It is important for the youth to have an entrepreneurial approach towards their career and always look to anticipate, prepare, and deliver. Additionally, with the onset of globalization, we must not forget conversations on the importance of human rights and its impact worldwide.”

UGC-recognized Amity University Maharashtra (AUM) was established in 2014 under the Maharashtra Act on a sprawling campus with currently Prof. (Dr.) A W Santhosh Kumar as Vice-Chancellor.

Amity University Maharashtra, with its forward-thinking, sprawling campus, world-class learning infrastructure, and over a kilometer of frontage on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, offers 360-degree career transformation. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, the campus facilitates comprehensive student development. It also houses world-class sports facilities for football, cricket, lawn tennis and badminton. There are several well-appointed housing options for students and faculty on the premises.

Health

Medica pioneers in West Bengal Eustachian Balloon Catheterization: An answer for a chronic blocked ear ailment

Mar 24, 2023 by Praveen 0 Comments

Medica pioneers in West Bengal Eustachian Balloon Catheterization: An answer for a chronic blocked ear ailment

Mumbai/Kolkata, 24th March 2023: Medica Group of Hospitals, the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India, at its flagship facility Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata conducted West Bengal’s FIRST Eustachian Tube Balloon Catheterization procedure on a 67-year-old male patient from Aizawl, Mizoram. The team of experienced doctors from the ENT department and the care team of Medica joined hands together for this unique case. The team put in their combined efforts under the leadership of Dr. Souvik Roy Choudhury, Consultant ENT and Head Neck Surgeon, Medica Superspecialty Hospital who was ably supported by OT Staff and technicians along with the care team of Medica including, Dr. Kasturi Hossain Bandopadhyay, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist, ensured to achieve this momentous feat on 18th March 2023.

Mr. Vanlalhluna Sailo, 67, of Aizawl, Mizoram, was first seen at Medica Superspeciality Hospital on 15th March for bilateral ear heaviness and an on-off phenomenon while turning posture. He was diagnosed with Eustachian tube dysfunction bilateral with mild hearing loss after a thorough examination by the specialised ENT team of doctors. His symptoms had been bothering him for several months, and he had tried numerous conservative treatments, but the discomfort had not subsided. While reviewing his medical history, the doctors discovered that he was an oesophageal cancer survivor patient. A eustachian tube balloon catheterization procedure was planned after a thorough evaluation.

A Eustachian Tube Balloon Catheterization is a day-care procedure performed under general anaesthesia. The eustachian tube connects the ear to the nose and maintains physiological air pressure within the ear, which helps with hearing and body balance. The tube’s dysfunction causes ear blockage, heaviness, decreased hearing, and even body imbalance.

On March 18th, at around 10 am, the patient was given general anaesthesia, after which the patient’s nose was decongested and the eustachian balloon was passed through the inserter into the eustachian opening under endoscopic guidance. The balloon was then inflated for a predetermined amount of time at a fixed pressure. Following that, no nasal packing was required. Right after the procedure, the patient was taken out of anaesthesia and transferred to the recovery room.

Dr. Souvik Roy Choudhury, who led the operation, said, “We see quite a few patients with the same symptom in our daily practice; we all try conservative treatment first, such as nasal decongestants, nasal steroid spray, and the valsalva maneuver (a breathing technique that can be used to unclog ears, restore heart rhythm, or diagnose an autonomic nervous system (ANS)). Sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn’t. At such times, eustachian catheterization comes into work, which can reverse the physiological blockage of the eustachian tube and resolve the problems. This procedure has gained popularity in India over the last six months, but no one has used it to date in Bengal. As a result, we took the opportunity to successfully treat this patient with this technique. The procedure’s simplicity is admirable, and the results are almost immediate. In addition, patients are released after a few hours with no morbidity or the need for long-term medications. We are honored to pilot this new operative procedure for the first time in West Bengal.”

Mr. Ayanabh DebGupta, Co-founder & Jt. Managing Director, Medica Group of Hospitals, said, “Medica has always believed in technology to render the best of the clinical services in Eastern India. We have had a longstanding relationship with North-Eastern states and we are pleased to help this patient from the north-east region who has been suffering for a year.”

Mr. Sailo was pain-free immediately after the operation and was discharged in a perfectly stable state four hours after the OT. The patient was a lot better and lighter in the ear. He is gradually resuming his normal life.

Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata, which has a world-class comprehensive surgery department and is widely known for its excellence in every department, has added another feather to its cap after successfully treating this ENT patient from Mizoram with a first-of-its-kind procedure in West Bengal.

Business

An evening adorned with Glitz & Glamour

Mar 24, 2023 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

New Delhi, March 2023: Jyoti Mayal President Travel agents Association of India and Vice-chairperson of Faith & Balbir Mayal organized the fifth edition of ICONIC 2023, a dynamism that converges the worlds of Luxury, Travel & Tourism, and Hospitality along with a panel discussion, enthralling upon Tourists Soak in Luxperience. The eventful evening took place at ITC Maurya, Chanakyapuri graced by the presence of eminent foreign ministers and delegates.

Balbir Mayal, The Principal Advisor of Red Hat Communications quoted “ICONIC is a due diligence and determination to the amalgamation of a forum for discussions as well as a platform to acknowledge the staunches of the industry.”

The panel discussion this year focused on ‘Tourists Soak in Luxeperiences’.The Special Speaker & Panellist for the event included Secretary Tourism, Govt. of India, Arvind Singh; former H.E. Ambassador of India, Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa; Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC Ltd; Principal Commissioner, Income Tax Mumbai, Rupinder Brar; Vice President, Emirates, Mohammad Sarhan; Nguyen Thanh Hai H.E. Ambassador, Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; seasoned journalist and acclaimed author, Vir Sanghvi to name a few.

Jyoti Mayal,

In its all-new glory, the fifth edition augmented its vistas to acknowledge and cognize people and companies from various sectors which have left remarkable prints on the spirit of Travel & Tourism, Luxury, and Hospitality. ICONIC 2023 validated the endeavors to upgrade Indian Tourism and Hospitality to international standards of luxury adding Jyoti Mayal, President Travel agents Association of India and Vice-chairperson of Faith.

Entertainment

Divo signs Indian music composer and artist duo Vivek-Mervin

Mar 24, 2023 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Addictive

Mumbai/Chennai: 24th March, 2023: Divo, one of India’s leading and well-established digital media and music companies, which has recently been acquired by Warner Music India, has signed up music composer duo Vivek-Mervin for their artist services. Vivek-Mervin duo consist of Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon, who are known for their work in Tamil language films.

They are among the mainstream film composers who have embraced this music consumption transition over the last decade and released songs for films. They have today released their latest offering, a Tamil single called ADDICTIVE.

As the title suggest, ADDICTIVE is about a boy getting addictive about his girl crush and is ready to let go of all the worldly pleasures and goes on to say that she is more addictive than all of them. It is an upbeat pop song which is shot in the beautiful locations of Switzerland and France. The video also features actors from France – Kanika & Mehmet who play the love interests.

The song ADDICTIVE is penned by lyricists, Nixon and Bala, sung and also performed by the duo themselves, Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon. The video is directed by Thushy Sivan (Paris). As part of the association, Divo will be looking after the entire distribution on streaming platforms, publishing along with influencer and content marketing.

Speaking on the new song, Vivek-Merkin said, “We are delighted to release our latest single in partnership with Divo Music. As well-established players in the South market, Divo knows its audience well and can help us reach out to maximum listeners. We look forward to future collaborations with them.

“We are excited to release our new song ADDICTIVE and hope that our fans enjoy listening to it”, they further added.

Shahir Muneer, Founder and Director, Divo, “We are glad to onboard the famous Vivek-Mervin duo, who are known for their hit songs and contributions towards the Tamil music industry. We aim to use this collaboration to set a benchmark in terms of artist services beyond traditional distribution, by also encompassing a 360-degree solution across content creation for digital including vlogs, short video content, and also use our agency services for handling their release’s marketing for influencer marketing. As a very talented duo we look forward to help them grow in their musical journey.”

Business

FMC receives National Safety Council Award in India

Mar 24, 2023 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

FMC

Panoli, 24 March 2023: FMC Corporation, a leading agricultural sciences company, has been conferred a silver trophy for the exemplary safety performance of its Panoli manufacturing plant by the National Safety Council (NSC) of India.

The Council’s Safety Awards 2022 aim to identify and recognize organizations in the manufacturing sector with outstanding Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) performance and a steadfast commitment to reducing workplace injuries. Winners are selected after a rigorous assessment, including a review of the past three years of safety performance, a thorough audit, and an investigative process by a panel of NSC safety professionals.

Commenting on the win, Mr. Ravi Annavarapu, President of FMC India, said “At FMC, safety is a core value. Our goal is to protect and empower our workers via a dynamic safety culture that engages all levels of the organization. It is an honor to be recognized by the NSC for the hard work that each employee at the Panoli plant has put in to improve environmental, health, and safety standards at the site. We are proud to say that the Panoli manufacturing plant has been recordable injury-free for more than 500 consecutive days, and we will continue building upon our safety commitment and make every day a safe workday for our employees.”

FMC was one of 18 organizations picked from 600 vying for recognition in the manufacturing sector across the country. This is the first time the Panoli site has clinched the silver trophy after having previously been presented with certificates of appreciation at the Council’s Safety Awards 2021 and 2019. Mr. Manoj Khanna, Plant Manager of the Panoli manufacturing site, received the award on behalf of FMC at the NSC’s 13th National Conference & Expo on Safety, Health, and Environment.

The NSC was set up by the Indian government’s Ministry of Labor in 1966 to promote Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), carrying out numerous activities and building up technical expertise and competencies to tackle emerging challenges in HSE.

Business

Newgen Named as a Leader in Analyst Report on Content Platforms, Q1 2023

Mar 24, 2023 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Independent research firm recognized Newgen with the highest possible scores in 12 criteria

March 23, 2023: Newgen Software, a global provider of digital transformation platform, NewgenONE, announced that it has been recognized as a “Leader”in The Forrester Wave™: Content Platforms, Q1 2023, authored by Cheryl McKinnon et al.

The Forrester Wave™ evaluated NewgenONE Contextual Content Services Platform among 13 most significant content platform providers based on 26 criteria to help technology management professionals select the right platform for their needs.

According to the Forrester report, “Organizations looking for an advanced content platform capable of scaling for heavy workloads and that need deployment flexibility and advanced automation and AI capabilities should consider Newgen.”

The report also states, “Newgen has strong capabilities for process automation and document generation and some of the most comprehensive embedded intelligent content services…”

” We believe this recognition is a validation of our efforts in providing the best-in-class Enterprise Content Management Platform to our customers. Our platform goes beyond conventional content management, helping organizations unlock new possibilities. Enterprises can optimize business operations, increase productivity, and promote collaboration by utilizing NewgenONE,” said Mr. Virender Jeet, CEO of Newgen Software.

In the evaluation, Newgen scored 4.11 out of 5 in the current offering category and received the highest possible scores in the criteria of content migration, packaged applications, lifecycle management, app design/development tools, intelligent content services, transactional content services, and execution roadmap.