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This Independence Day, Public app celebrates unsung heroes of COVID-19 through #PublicKeHero campaign

Aug 18, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Azhar Iqubal, #Founder and CEO, #Public, #PublicKeHero campaign

In the last 6 months, people from all corners of the nation have come forward and lent a helping hand to fight against the COVID-19 battle. There is a lot of good too emerging from this crisis and ‘Public App’, a leading informative social platform has announced #PublicKeHero campaign to celebrate the stories of the brave and courageous, the heroes in real life.

Under the campaign, nominations are invited from people to send in videos of themselves or any person they would like to nominate, showing how they have helped communities in any way. The most loved and impactful work will be promoted on national level on the Public App and participants will get national recognition and appreciation by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Government of India through a video message on the App.

The campaign aims to highlight the stories of hope, compassion and resilience of all the heroes around us – doctors saving lives, policemen protecting the streets, deliverymen keeping our life going, common people procuring PPE kits for healthcare workers, supporting migrant labourers, helping the elderly, protecting the street animals.

Speaking about the campaign Azhar Iqubal, Founder and CEO, Public said “As the nation gears up to celebrate 74th Independence Day, we are glad to announce #PublicKeHero initiative to recognize the unsung warriors who have been contributing to battle against COVID-19 and appreciate their tireless efforts to help those in need. The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us, and it takes a lot of courage to step forward to help others. We want to celebrate these heroes from the public of India on the Public app, who have come forward to support the fellow Indians in these tough times. We hope to get inspired and encouraged from them in this battle against coronavirus.”

The campaign got launched on 13th Aug and has received over 300+ videos within hours of launch. With over 50 million users, including politicians and local authorities, Public is one of the largest informative social apps in India.

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iMARS Communications wins a tender for organizing and conducting press tours for the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)

Aug 17, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #iMARS Communications, #United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), #world’s largest aircraft-manufacturing

iMARS Communications won a tender for organizing and conducting press tours for the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). The agency’s team will prepare information materials, and will also assist in accompanying media representatives at international industry business events with the client’s participation in Russia, China, and Indonesia.

The contract will last until January 2021 inclusive.

The Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC) was established in 2006. The priority activity areas of PJSC UAC and its member companies are development, production, sales, operational support, warranty and servicing, modernization, repair, and disposal of civil and military aircraft. The corporation’s enterprises produce aircraft of such famous brands as Su, MiG, Il, Tu, Yak, Beriev, as well as new ones – Superjet 100 and MS-21. OAK enterprises carry out all work to create and maintain the full life cycle of aviation technology. The main provisions of UAC’s Development Strategy through 2025 define the principles and directions needed to ensure effective, dynamic development of the Corporation in order to gain the status of one of the world’s largest aircraft-manufacturing centers with a widely-diversified product range.

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Monsoon feet care and home remedies by Dr. Rinky Kapoor, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics

Aug 17, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, #Dr. Rinky Kapoor, #Monsoon feet care, #The Esthetic Clinics

By Dr. Rinky Kapoor, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics

Our hands and feet never stop working.  One famous artist one said that the human feet are the masterpiece of engineering and a work of art. The feet deserve special care at all times and extra special care during the monsoons.  Monsoons are the worst for the feet and they lead to smelly, crinkly looking feet. The humid, wet and sticky climate translates into wet shoes, sweaty feet, cracked toes, fungal infections, itching, athlete foot and other allergies. The most common foot problems in monsoons are

  • Stinking feet
  • Swelling around the nail folds
  • Fungal infections

These problems can be easily taken care of by some simple foot care habits that you need to incorporate in your daily life

  • Don’t jump in the puddle: The roads are full of dirty rainwater, which is mixed with all kinds of muck lying on the roads and is filled with virus causing bacteria. The best way is to avoid walking in rain and especially avoid stepping in any puddles.
  • Dry and dry: The golden rule of foot care is to keep them as dry as possible. If by chance your feet get wet then dry them as soon as you reach home. If you keep wearing wet and dirty shoes in office, you will end up with swollen and unclean feet that are vulnerable to cracks and infections.  Keep an extra pair of shoes and socks in office.
  • Do not walk barefoot: As tempting as it sounds to walk barefoot on the cold floor or on wet grass in monsoon, you should refrain from giving into the temptation. Waking barefoot increases the chances of getting warts and makes the feet a fertile ground for bacterial infections and fungal infections, which is hard to treat.
  • Wash the wet feet: Sounds strange but inculcate the habit of washing the feet as soon as you get home from work or even from an outing. Add some antiseptic liquid in lukewarm water and dip your feet in it. Let it sit for 10 minutes and wash your feet. Pat dry with a towel.
  • Invest is a good antifungal talcum powder: Apply powder on dry feet and keep your feet in air for some time before wearing shoes or socks.
  • Moisturize: Invest in a good foot cream that will keep your feet hydrated and prevent allergies and keep the heels soft and smooth. Apply the cream on dry feet twice a day, morning after the shower and night before going to bed.
  • Trim the toenails: Overgrown nails are an invitation to the dirt and grime to accumulate under them and a breeding ground for fungal infections. Keep your toenails short and filed.
  • Get some breathable footwear: Switch your heels for simple foot wear such as flip-flops, slippers, rubber boots, sandals etc. as they are easy to care dry and the water washes out easily. Avoid wearing closed shoes. Gumboots are a perfect choice for a walk in the rain. They keep the feet away from dirty water, and they are easy to care for. Never wear wet shoes. Dry the shoes overnight if you have been out in the rain.
  • Cover the nicks and cuts with a waterproof bandage so that water does not enter the wound in any way.

Use the following simple home remedies to give your feet the extra dose of care that they deserve:

  • Ground up some camphor into a fine powder and add it to the talcum powder. Sprinkle some of this mix on your feet before wearing shoes or socks. This will prevent smelly feet.
  • Exfoliate: Once a week set aside some time for foot pampering. Soak your feet in hot water with salt or mild shampoo for 15 minutes. The salt will kill the bacteria and remove the bad smell. Take a pumice stone and gently scrub away the dead skin cells.  Wash and dry your feet and apply a good foot cream.
  • You can also use a papaya mask on the feet for exfoliation. Papaya softens the skin and improves cell turnover
  • To control sweating, add a few drops of lemon to hot water and soak your feet twice a week.
  • Apply henna paste on the cracks on heels, crevices between the toes. Leave the pack to dry before removing. This will help curb the fungal infections.
  • Mix apple cider vinegar with water and lemon and apply and the areas affected by fungal infections. Leave for half hour and then dry the area. This mix will help control the itching too.
  • Massaging onion juice between toes also helps in reliving itching.
  • For soft and supple feet make a mix of 3 tablespoons of rose water with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of pure glycerine. Apply this daily after washing and drying the feet.
  • Use tea tree oil around the toes to get rid of the fungal and bacterial infections. Mix tea tree oil with aloe vera gel or juice for better results.
  • Make a refreshing food soak by adding 1 tsp of peppermint oil in half bucket of water along with some neem leaves and half cup of coarse salt. Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry and apply talcum powder on feet.
  • A foot mask made up of fullers earth, neem power, turmeric water and honey is excellent for feet health. Apply this mask once a week and soon you will see the results. You can replace multani mitti with ground orange peel. Wash the mask with water and massage your feet with olive oil. This will help relive of the cracked heels too.
  • Massage your feet with olive oil and wear cotton socks over them for a few hours as you relax. This will help soothe the aches and pain.
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IndiVillage named Impact Sourcing Champion in IAOP’s Global Index

Aug 17, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Business for Good, #CEO Smita Malipatil, #IndiVillage

Bangalore: IndiVillage, a sustainable social enterprise powering cutting edge solutions for some of the world’s leading companies, has been named in a global index of leaders in impact sourcing. The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ (IAOP) Impact Sourcing Champions Index, a list created in partnership with Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI), features organisations that have used impact sourcing to make a profound contribution to disadvantaged communities with limited prospects.

IndiVillage, which was founded ten years ago, offers high-quality image and data annotation, natural language processing and content optimization for some of the world’s leading Technology & Ecommerce companies including Amazon, Appen, Alegion and Mercato. The company provides stable and lucrative jobs to over 300 people in rural India with profits reinvested in the community to further education, healthcare, and access to clean drinking water. IndiVillage featured in the index further to an online submission, which was reviewed by IAOP’s CSR and Social Impact Committee.

Bhavani, who is a Data Process Analyst at IndiVillage

Recognising this distinction as acknowledgement of IndiVillage’s substantial impact, CEO Smita Malipatil said, “I am immensely proud of every single employee at IndiVillage and the work we do. India is a vast and fragmented country bursting with potential, but it is also affected by staggering income inequality often exacerbated by the gap between its rural and urban regions. This recognition from IAOP validates our ‘Business for Good’ mission which we are looking to scale significantly across the country. By enabling people from some of the remotest parts of the country to work with global leaders on their technology offerings, we have proven that community development and commercial growth can go hand in hand. I wholeheartedly believe that our model will be a catalyst for change and inspire several other organisations to follow suit.”

Smita Malipatil, CEO, IndiVillage. I

The philosophy of impact sourcing ensures that companies can combine commerce, corporate responsibility, and commitment to communities. By furthering progressive employment in rural areas, IndiVillage has impacted over 35,000 people annually and continues to expand at a rapid pace, marking the company as a worthy inclusion and one set for greater honours.

“Doing well by doing good is now more important than ever. Ensuring that disadvantaged populations have access to formal employment and decent work, allowing them to improve their conditions, acquire a career, and thus lift themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty are the most suitable means to economic growth. I am proud of the work undertaken by IndiVillage and the other organisations who’ve made it to IAOP’s Impact Sourcing Champions Index,” said IAOP CEO Debi Hamill.

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Odisha Library Academy celebrated Librarian’s Day and its 5th Annual Day Virtually

Aug 11, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Odisha, #Odisha Library Academy

Bhubaneswar Aug 9: Odisha Library Academy (OLA), a professional group of young library and Information science professionals was established on 9th August 2015 on the eve of Librarians Day. Every year OLA celebrates librarian’s day as well as its annual day followed by a conference or seminar. Due to COVID19 pandemic situation, the academy organised its 5th annual day, a celebration of Librarians day and a panel discussion on Potency of Library:

Past, Present and Future virtually. Professor Ashoka Kumar Das, Vice chairman of Odisha Higher Education Council and former Vice Chancellor Utkal University joined as chief guest. Professor Das elaborated the important role of Librarians and library staffs for the career of a student and highlighted the importance of library for an educational institution. He said the quality of an institute looks from its library, so development of libraries and Librarians is more important for the education system. He also suggested to constitute an advisory committee for the development of libraries and Librarians community in Odisha.

Odisha Library Academy celebrated Librarian’s Day and its 5th Annual Day Virtually
Odisha Library Academy celebrated Librarian’s Day and its 5th Annual Day Virtually
Odisha Library Academy celebrated Librarian’s Day and its 5th Annual Day Virtually
Odisha Library Academy celebrated Librarian’s Day and its 5th Annual Day Virtually
Odisha Library Academy celebrated Librarian’s Day and its 5th Annual Day Virtually

Organising secretaryMr. Niranjan Mohapatra started the programme with a welcome address and president of OLA Dr. Banamber Sahoo gave the Presidential address. Senior Professionals and Professors i.e. Prof. P.V. Konnur, Dr. Daulat Jotwani, Dr. M.P. Tapaswi, Prof. R.N. Mishra had joined as panelists in the panel discussion and Dr. D.B. Ramesh moderate the session.

The Programme was concluded with vote of thanks by the Secretary of OLA Dr. Basudev Mohanty. Odisha Library Academy also celebrated the 128th birth anniversary Dr. S R Ranganatha, the father of Library Science, Information Science and Documentation who born on 9th August 1892. He was honoured with Padmashri Award by Government of India in 1957 for his valuable contributions to Library Science and honoured him with a rare title of “National Research Professor. Every year 12th August, the official birthday of Dr. SR Ranganathan) is being celebrated as National Librarian’s Day in India who had spearheaded library development in India.

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EnableX.io adds extended capabilities to its Communication platform; helping businesses deliver an omni-channel customer experience

Aug 11, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #CEO & Founder, #EnableX.io, #Pankaj Gupta

New Delhi, 11 August 2020: EnableX.io, Asia’s leading Cloud Communication Platform provider, today announced the expansion of its communications offerings from feature-rich Video and Voice APIs to include SMS, Chat, and Number APIs. Becoming one of the few Communication Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) providers in Asia with a full-stack offering, Singapore-headquartered EnableX.io aims to expand its presence & share in the global market with its platform.

Enterprises and developers can now deliver an omnichannel, device-agnostic experience by integrating video, voice, SMS and chat channels into their communications workflows or mobile applications through low-code programmable APIs. Hosted on a carrier-grade and scalable platform, EnableX.io comprehensive toolkits and global infrastructure eliminate the need for businesses to invest in back-end infrastructure, saving costs and accelerating time-to-market.

For an even more engaging customer experience, a whole new set of AI-driven capabilities including facial detection, sentiment analysis, and object detection have been added to the platform. This will enable EnableX.io partners to develop cutting-edge solutions across industries and domains and stay ahead of the curve.

As Pankaj Gupta, CEO & Founder, EnableX.io expresses, “Today’s digital-native customers demand personalised and multi-channel engagements, setting the bar high for companies. We, at EnableX, offer tools and capabilities that help them accelerate the pace of digital transformation and deliver the right experience to their customers leveraging the power of real-time communication. Our easy-to-use full-stack platform equips businesses with the ability to provide an omnichannel experience by embedding any or all of the communication channels within their apps. We will continue to innovate and bring newer solutions for smarter, personalised and engaging communications.”

The company is rapidly expanding its sales presence across Asia-Pacific and seeing significant growth in the region amongst the Service Providers, System Integrators, Independent Software Vendors, and enterprise customers.

The full stack of communication APIs are designed for online & offline communications via web browser , mobile apps, and traditional telephony networks. Through EnableX’s Virtual Numbers and PSTN connections, organisations can gain instant access to voice and SMS-enabled numbers in more than 100 countries worldwide and reach customers across devices and through all channels.

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CarBikeMovers Now Become India’s Largest Transport Network

Aug 9, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #carbikemovers, #carbikemovers.com, #Founder, #Rupal Bansal

Gurgaon, India: It may be noted that while the logistics business is fairly developed and technology abled, the packers and movers sector still lacks that advantage. When carbikemovers.com entered this market, 5 years back, the industry was scattered and unprofessional. There were individual bike transport companies who were handling the main transport business. The bigger packers and movers were mostly handling the home shifting business and car transport was still unorganised. With the expansion of carbikemovers.com began the process of transforming the transport network in India. What started off as a small network of bike movers, now forms the backbone of the car shifting and bike transport segment.

From a handful of IBA approved shifting companies attached to the website to thousands of trusted transport companies now, the business has come a long way. Carbikemovers.com now not only serves the customers by connecting them with the best shifting services but has also proved to be a boon for these smaller transport companies. A lot of professionalism has come into the shifting business with a big company like carbikemovers expanding its services. The shifting solutions offered have increased and so has the quality. The handling of vehicles, safety during shifting and customer handling have all gone many notches up with a professional company entering the sector.

Rupal Bansal, founder, carbikemovers.com told us about the journey, “We have now completed 5 years of serving the transport industry in India. We pride ourselves on being the top car and bike shifting aggregators in India with the largest transport network. We also feel immense satisfaction in the lakhs of happy customers we have served and the millions of business that we have provided tour hard working transporters. We hope to bring technological advancements and more professionalism in the business as the time advances.”

Carbikemovers.com is the logistics arm of Mynaa Tech Services Pvt. Ltd. and has been the pioneer in this business. The company has made major inroads in the logistics business and been at the helm of many new services. The website has supported several smaller transport companies and businesses by being an aggregators and listing them on their platform. The marketing opportunities offered by the website to small transport companies are huge for these beneficiaries. Currently, the company is celebrating its 5th year of incorporation and continues to serve the customers with more zeal and providing new breakthroughs in its shifting solutions.

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Systweak Revamps Check Data Usage Android App

Aug 9, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Systweak Software

Jaipur, India: Known for its plethora of optimization tools for various platforms, Systweak Software have yet another update. Check Data Usage the Android app for users to keep a close eye on their internet data has been updated with some new features. With this new update, two new modules – quick data usage calculation and internet speed test are added. Alongside, a more interactive user interface and an advanced & upgraded scan engine for faster results are also added.

Check Data Usage as the name implies helps keep a check on both Wi-Fi and mobile data consumption. It makes managing mobile data usage easy and helps save on monthly phone data bills. Further, the app allows users to set data limits and get usage notifications when the set limit is surpassed. It also differentiates between the data consumption done via mobile and Wi-Fi.

New features worth mentioning are:

New Intuitive User Interface

Faster and Upgraded Engine

Internet Speed Test Module

Quick Data Usage Calculation

“Data is important to stay connected but saving on monthly mobile data bills is also important. One big way to save is to change mobile habits and reduce mobile data consumption. Check Data Usage is already helping Android users achieve this. And now with two new features added to it, limiting mobile data, knowing the speed of the internet, and calculating data usage will be easy. This will help save on mobile data bill and decide the best plan to use,” said Mr. Shrishail Rana, CEO, Systweak Software.

“We are constantly working towards making our apps better and useful for users. Now people can check their internet speed, get data consumption details easily and quickly without any problem. With the help of the new interface, data will be managed effortlessly and users can stay away from unnecessary expenses,” says Praveen Khanna, Vice President, Development, Systweak Software.

Check Data Usage for Android helps in real-time mobile and Wi-Fi data usage monitoring. Alongside it helps set usage alerts, works with any plan, provides separate information about cellular and Wi-Fi data usage.

For more details, please visit the Google Play Store page for Check Data Usage.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.systweak.checkdatausage&hl=en_US

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Procurement in SAP with New Business Partner Portal by xSuite Group

Aug 9, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #New Business Partner Portal

Ahrensburg, Germany: With its new development for the cloud, the xSuite Group provides SAP user companies with a central platform for performing standardized, digital procure-to-pay processes with suppliers. Purchasing, Accounting and suppliers exchange all data and documents related to procurement via the portal. Automatic transfer of all data and documents from the portal to the SAP system relieves the Purchasing and Accounting departments. The “xSuite Business Partner Portal Sphere” is operated via the SAP Cloud Platform (SCP). The product is geared towards SAP user companies with SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA in use.

With the new Business Partner Portal of the xSuite Group, the purchasing department can continue working in the SAP environment it is familiar with. Purchase orders are generated and automatically made available to the supplier in the portal. The supplier can independently generate all subsequent documents -order confirmations, shipping notifications, invoices, credit notes – from the purchase order and transfer them back to the Purchasing department via the portal. Alternatively, the supplier can upload these documents In both cases, the Business Partner Portal automatically transfers the documents and data to the customer’s SAP system.

All information and documents are available for the purchasing department directly in the SAP system for processing. For those involved in the purchasing process, this means that documents no longer need to be printed out and mailed. The entire procure-to-pay process is much faster, and errors resulting from switching systems are eliminated.

The Business Partner Portal offers suppliers helpful functions such as the “self-service” option. This means that a new supplier, for example, can enter necessary information such as contact data and bank details himself. A workflow is started, and after release, the master data in the SAP system is stored for the supplier. Suppliers can also update their data this way.

The Business Partner Portal of xSuite also contains a function that enables companies to strengthen their liquidity in a targeted manner:

Via the portal, it is possible for the supplier to offer several payment terms with different discount levels. The purchasing company can accept or discard these discount offers. In addition, they can request a discount offer.

With its new development, the xSuite Group supports SAP’s strategy of bringing its customers into the cloud. In the future, extensions and in-house programming will be compatible with the SAP Cloud Platform (SCP). Since the new xSuite portal was developed for SCP, its compatibility with current and future SAP releases is optimally ensured.

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Sake Startup Go-Sake Releases First Sake Gelee

Aug 9, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #CEO of Go-Sake, #Dr. Bastian Schwithal, #Japanese Sake

Berlin, Germany: Japanese Sake is becoming more and more popular among foodies around the globe since sake is a remarkable beverage to pair with food. Sake has a large number of textures that can be a true joy to play with when dealing with food and the range of these flavors and fragrances are incredibly diverse.

“After working closely together with many chefs and restaurants within the recent years, we learned that the use of sake in food pairings and cooking is extremely multifarious, and therewith the potential forsake is enormous,” says Dr. Bastian Schwithal, CEO of Go-Sake.

“One field where the use of sake is in our opinion still underrepresented is modern pastry and desserts. Here we want to introduce with our new vegan Sake-Gelee a versatile tool for pastry/dessert creations and also a Japanese enrichment to any breakfast and coffee table as delicious spread for croissants, toasts, crackers and cheese.”

Go-Sake produces the Sake-Gelee in Berlin with the experts of Eisenbergs Berlin as a 100% craft product, with just the best ingredients, like awarded craft sake.

The Go-Sake Gelee is now available online via: www.go-sake.com and at Eisenbergs Berlin.