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Education

Fittr joins hands with Vedantu to provide wellness sessions for children to promote an active lifestyle

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Children, #Fittr, #Vedantu, #wellness sessions

We all have heard of the famous idiom ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’. It is essential to schedule some physical activity in the day along with academic learning to accelerate overall growth and wellbeing of a child. To bring this philosophy to life, Fittr, one of the world’s largest community-first online health and fitness brands, today announced a collaboration with Vedantu, a pioneer in LIVE online learning, to promote healthy and active living in children through monthly sessions.

Physical activities that engage students are associated with higher levels of concentration and well-composed behaviour, which directly influence students’ mental health. Thus, including physical activity in one’s lifestyle from an early age not only keeps cardiovascular problems at bay but also helps children attain better academic outcomes. Fittr and Vedantu’s wellness sessions will be conducted by certified Fittr coaches using Vedantu’s platform, under the V-Nurture and Super School programs. Despite the ongoing discussion regarding when sports may resume normalcy without restrictions, this is an opportunity for students to become well-rounded as well as experience the benefits of scientifically backed courses separately from academic courses.

According to a report by the ‘Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2019’, it was observed that only 50 per cent boys, and less than 34 per cent girls aged 12 to 15 were as fit as they should be. Additionally, it was monitored that regular and ample physical activity and a nutritious diet in early childhood helps produce superior cognitive outcomes. It leads to a balanced growth and development and has numerous mental and psychosocial benefits which enhances the overall learning experience. After examining such statistics and facts, Fittr planned this initiative to create awareness and educate children around the need of nutrition and fitness.

With this one-of-a-kind collaboration, Fittr and Vedantu aims to connect with around two million kids in the next 12 months. Vedantu, true to its vision of providing a comprehensive curriculum, recognizes the importance of nutrition and well-being in enhancing student learning and improving their lifestyle.

Speaking on the association, Jitendra Chouksey, Founder and CEO, Fittr, said, “At Fittr, we have a dedicated vertical for children, Fittr Kids, wherein certified coaches and experts offer scientifically backed solution towards exercise and nutrition. We also offer activity and training-based plans for holistic wellness solutions. This is for the first time a fitness and an ed-tech platform are coming together to achieve an exceptional goal of making over two million lives healthier. With Fittr’s expertise in urging people to lead healthy lifestyle and Vedantu’s remarkable knowledge and network, we aim to educate children about the importance and fundamentals of nutrition and physical activity.”

 

“At Vedantu, we have always aimed to help students reach their full potential by providing them with all-around development. In addition to the variety of post-class activities offered at V-Nuture and Super School to boost a child’s well-being, the school also stresses the importance of an active lifestyle and health as critical factors during the shaping of a student’s life. As part of our one-of-a-kind collaboration with Fittr, we aim to promote the importance of nutrition and wellness through live nutrition sessions and wellness sessions led by Fittr coaches. This program will be offered on Vedantu’s innovative LIVE platform, W.A.V.E, which is designed to keep students engaged. Even moderate physical activity enhances cognitive alertness, helps cope with anxiety and aids a healthy lifestyle. Our students are encouraged to make the most of this opportunity and emerge stronger for a better tomorrow. “, says Pulkit Jain, Co-Founder and Head of New Initiatives & Culture, Vedantu.

Starting from January 26th, the first session on ‘Masterclass on fundamentals of Science backed Exercise & Nutrition’ will be hosted on Vedantu’s platform, led by Fittr coach Nachiketh Shetty.

This New Year’s let’s take a resolution of keeping our mind and body healthy with Fittr and Vedantu’s wellness classes.

gaming

The 12th edition of India Online Poker Championship 2022 begins today

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Online Poker Championship

In line with the success of its previous editions Quadrific Media Private Limited, India’s leading gaming tech group, with skill-based games such as poker, rummy, and other gaming formats, is all set to begin the 12th edition of India Online Poker Championship (IOPC). The 18-day long virtual series will begin from January 20 and is scheduled to go on till February 06 with a whopping 30 Crore GTD. The awards will also be unique as winners will earn in NFT’s launched by Spartan Poker.

 

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Amin Rozani, Group CEO of Quadrific Media Pvt Ltd said, “From our time running the India Online Poker Championship., we know how incredible the level of play in these competitions can be! Our aim is to offer an even better competition experience for fans, and even more opportunities for talented players to raise their game and win huge prize money”

This 12th edition of IOPC will host 116 events in total across 18 days, with buy-ins from just 500 with tournaments. The Champion of the IOPC Main Event will be rewarded with a 24 K Gold Medallion with diamond studs crown and jaw-dropping amount of up to INR 3.5 Crore GTD.

Commenting on the India Online Poker Championship Nikita Luther pro poker player said,  “This edition of the IOP features massive guarantees and incredible value. The series is the ultimate destination for Indian poker players and I’m excited for it to begin. Best of luck to all the players!”

 

IOPC first started in 2015 with just 6.5 Lacs in GTD, today it is 30 CR which shows huge growth. Over 4000 players played the last edition and the winner of the crown took home 57 lakhs. This year, the leading online poker tournament will bring back the best from previous iterations and add a little something on top, including the biggest leaderboard in the country. With promises of gold crowns and hefty paychecks, players will have the opportunity to grab a new title every day.

 

While leveraging the upward growth of the Indian online gaming sector and the increasing pool of active poker players and the poker gaming community, IOPC is dedicated to providing a seamless and fair-gaming experience to its Indian community.

Health

Manipal International Nursing Research Conclave (MINRC) organised by Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Mahe, #Manipal College of Nursing, #MINRC

Manipal International Nursing Research Conclave (MINRC) – Virtual is organised by Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal from January 19 to 22, 2022. The inauguration of the conference was held on 19th January 2022 at the Dr. TMA Pai Auditorium, KMC, Manipal in a blended mode.

The Chief Guest of the program Dr. Punitha Ezhilarasu, Consultant, Indian Nursing Council, Former Dean & Professor, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, in her address, highlighted on translational research in various sectors by adopting best practices and implementing high quality research. She also stressed on the importance of Research in Nursing.  She further said, nursing leaders have to involve themselves in nursing research, which in future will assist in taking health care decisions while designing health policies.

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal in his presidential address, accentuated the need for research in academic institutions, especially in the health care sciences.  He emphasised that the key for successful research is perseverance, networking and interdisciplinary collaboration. He encouraged the young health professionals to carry out more innovative research in health care field and community set up.  He congratulated the entire team of MCON for organising the conference which is useful and relevant for the current times.

Dr. Judith Angelitta Noronha, Dean and Organizing Chairperson – MINRC, MCON, MAHE, Manipal presented the welcome address and introduced the Chief Guest Dr. Punitha Ezhilarasu and presiding officer of the conference Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Venkatesh. Dr. Mamatha S Pai, Professor & Organizing Secretary – MINRC, Department of Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal elucidated the overview of the conclave.

The inauguration program was concluded with a vote of thanks by Mrs. Jeyalakshmi K, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal. The event was hosted by Ms. Edith Jovita Bangera, Assistant Lecturer, Manipal School of Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal.

The conclave started with the plenary session on “Translational Research” by Dr Anice George, Professor, Department of Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal. She highlighted the roadmap of translation research, phases of clinical research, translational spectrum and the various models and barriers and enablers of translational research.

The Manipal International Nursing Research Conclave will be having scientific sessions by leading speakers from across the globe on all the four days including Oration and paper & poster presentations.

Business

IIM Calcutta & Eruditus roll out Business Analytics Programme for senior management

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Eruditus, #IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta, one of the leading Business Schools in India, has announced the launch of the next batch of its 9-month Senior Management Programme in Business Analytics (SMPBA) with Eruditus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments worldwide.  

The intensive, multi-modular programme is ideal for mid to senior level executives who want to leverage data analytics to take business decisions and for people who want to skill in the new and emerging technologies and techniques in the field of analytics. The programme would also help professionals gain a competitive edge by formulating effective data-backed business decisions. 

The use of data driven intelligence has garnered pace in the recent times and has emerged as the game changer. Analytics can help in making informed business decisions by bringing agility to business. The programme includes three on-campus immersions. The curriculum comprises live interactive online sessions, real-world case studies, group discussions, simulations and guest speakers from leading industry experts.  

Commenting on the collaboration, Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC, Eruditus, said, “Business Analytics is a unique blend of technology and business. A larger part of corporate structure today is data driven and it is quintessential to be acquainted with analytics to ensure better decision-making skills in real time. At Eruditus, we strive to make high-quality education accessible and affordable to all and aligned with this mission, we are proud to bring the most prestigious B-School in India to bridge the skill gap in the fast-paced data driven analytical world.” 

Prof. Peeyush Mehta of IIM Calcutta, said, “Majority of organizations have adopted analytical capabilities in the last 5 years to stay relevant in today’s business environment. Business Analytics is being widely used by organizations to take proactive business decisions and predict the future decisions by leveraging data analytics tools.” 

Prof. Saibal Chattopadhyay of IIM Calcutta further adds, “The course curriculum is designed to align the thought process of professionals who can take effective business decisions. The program will provide a wider approach to solve business issues, thereby enhancing the ability to tackle any issues. This collaboration would also help reach a wider group of senior professionals who want to upgrade themselves with the changing business needs.” 

THE SMPBA programme combines strategic aspects of Business Analytics with relevant technology-oriented aspects. All the enrolled executives, on successful completion of the program, would be eligible for the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status. Applications are open for the cohort beginning March 30, 2022. 

Business

Upgrading and Upscaling the SMEs of U.P

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments

20th January, 2022: The UP Chapter of CII along with the global not-for-profit, Wadhwani Foundation, the Financial and Outsourced Service provider, Finance Crafter Enterprises and the online exchange for Trade Receivables Discounting System “TReDS”, M1Xchange have joined hands to help the SMEs of Uttar Pradesh towards making informed decisions regarding their business growth and how to navigate the volatile pandemic times through an online workshop titled, “Upgrading & Upscaling SMEs in U.P.”

It is well known that the 65 million MSMEs with a 110 million workforce, 33% contribution to GDP and 50% to exports are the growth engines of the Indian economy, with Uttar Pradesh having the highest shares of SMEs.  However, ~95% of SMEs continue to remain in the unorganized category and the need of the hour is to address this by making MSMEs more resilient, self-reliant and less vulnerable.

Against this backdrop, the online workshop on ‘Upgrading & Upscaling SMEs of Uttar Pradesh’ on 28 January from 1130-1315 Hrs will bring together all important stakeholders on a common platform to brainstorm and share views on the key issues being faced by Indian MSMEs as also to evolve a roadmap for their sustenance and helping them become globally competitive. There will be focused deliberations on SME revenue growth, financial solutions, smart finance, with a live 30 minute diagnosis of business through Wadhwani Advantage Discovery Tool and much more.

Says Kiron Chopra, Convenor, CII – MSME UP State Panel and Chairman & Managing Director Chopra Retech Rubber Products Pvt Ltd., “It is ironic that MSMEs, the biggest job & wealth creators get the least attention, handholding and policy support to perform to their full potential. This must change. This dialogue, therefore, assumes importance as the growth of MSME’s can transform the economic landscape of India and help its aspiration of becoming a $5Tn Economy.”

Through this partnership, the Wadhwani Advantage program will train SMEs to diagnose their business problems & empower them with all-round capabilities for sustainable growth through tools, content and connects on our technology platform, ‘Genie’. Adds Samir Sathe, Executive VP, Wadhwani Advantage at Wadhwani Foundation, “We are excited to take UP’s competitiveness at a different level by creating 1000 role model SMEs; this grand event is just a start of this journey.”

 

On the other hand, M1xchange will provide supply chain cash flow finance at competitive rates through an open bid process through multiple financiers. With over 40 Banks, including SBI, BOB, PNB, Standard Chartered, DBS, ICICI, Kotak, etc., already on-board, over 900 large corporations and 10,000+ MSMEs M1xchange has crossed transactions worth INR 20,000+ cr. on the platform. Sundeep Mohindru, CEO of M1Xchange, says, “Through this webinar, we will introduce TReDS and demonstrate the efficiency of our platform to assure improved cash flow to thousands of SMEs in U.P. Those SMEs with a high credit rating are eligible for an unsecured loan while others have to securitize the loan to fulfil their working capital needs.  We are resolving  this challenge through M1xchange TReDS platform.”

Finance Crafter Enterprises (FCE) is a world-class financial supermarket focused on (1) Financial Services and (2) Outsourced Services with expertise in managing the financial health of SMEs. Says Nikita Bose, Chief Executive Officer- Finance Crafter Enterprises

“Only those businesses succeed against the brutal currents of time who embrace Upgrade and Upscale with an open mindset!”

This is an excellent opportunity for SMEs in U.P to leverage the combined expertise of three organizations and grow their business rapidly in the right direction. Please register as per the below details:

Date: 28th January 2022

Time: 11:30 am to 1:15 pm

Business

Salaam Bombay Foundation’s Media Academy curates a virtual exhibition to portray the importance of media literacy

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Salaam Bombay Foundation, #virtual exhibition

In an increasingly complex media environment with constant technology changes, adults as well as youngsters today may find it hard to keep pace. While the whole world learns every day from the media, most young students need a better understanding of its inner-workings and the effects it has on them.

This is why educating youngsters about mass media is an important, albeit challenging, task. Mumbai-based Salaam Bombay Foundation’s unique event aims to address exactly this. The NGO’s Media Academy will be presenting a virtual walk-through exhibition titled Education Beyond Books – Practising New Age Media Literacy on January 24, 2022. The Media Academy has reached out to over 225 students from 16 schools who are involved with the event.

The event holds at its core the fact that media literacy is necessary to encourage young people to question, evaluate, understand and appreciate the multimedia culture. Media Literacy equips youngsters to access, analyse, evaluate, create, reflect upon and act while becoming active and engaged media consumers.

Events of this kind are significant at a time when the country’s media and entertainment industry is valued at more than a trillion Indian rupees and is expected to continue growing. The Indian media landscape comprises of thousands of registered newspapers and periodicals, nearly 900 private television channels, and more than 1,000 radio stations operating in multiple regional languages including Hindi and English. (https://www.statista.com/topics/8332/news-consumption-trends-in-india/#dossierKeyfigures)

With its central theme Education Beyond Books – Practising New Age Media Literacy, the event adopts a four-pronged approach – exhibiting the Media Academy trainees’ skills acquired over the three-year training period along with a showcase of their different projects, introducing its students to the various career options within media, collaborating with media organisations at various levels and creating internship and job opportunities for students.

There will be multiple exclusive live workshops with industry experts and a comprehensive showcase of the various initiatives conceptualised and driven by students of the Media Academy, highlighting the impact of Media Literacy on society and its many evolving mechanisms.

Speaking about the exhibition, Rajashree Kadam, Vice President, Projects (Arts and Media), Salaam Bombay Foundation said, “At a time when media has the all-pervasive power to inform and educate different levels, sections and audiences in the society, it is imperative that we stay informed or Media Literate. We believe that our students are responsible young agents of change and they can drive important discussions within their communities. With this in mind, our Media Academy focuses on arming our students with two very seminal tools: a platform and a voice. This exhibition is an extension of this thought process where we wish to create discussions on Understanding Motives through Media Literacy.”

A highlight of the exhibition will be the array of stalls that will discuss and throw light on the different segments related to the topic like Print, Electronic Media, Citizen Journalism, Films, Radio, Social Media, Photography and a stall on the NGO’s DreamLab project.

Health

Patient who lost upper jaw to black fungus facing enormous trauma, rehabilitated with a breakthrough surgery!

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Black Fungus, #surgery, #upper jaw

Specialists at LBR Dental and Implant Center, Hyderabad; performed a complex maxillofacial surgery, restored the upper jaw of a 55 year old patient with advanced dental implants and helped him, lead a normal life. The patient lost the jaw to the deadly Mucormycosis. Dental surgeons led by Dr K. A. Reddy, Chief Implant Surgeon and Key Opinion Leader of BioLine implants, India and Overseas; ably supported by Dr Swapnil Pandey, a Digital Expert and Dr Rangnath Jawar, Oral and maxillofacial surgeon; rehabilitated the patient in 3 days using top-notch BioLine Zygomatic and Tubero Pterygoid implants, through a break through maxillofacial surgery. Mucormycosis or Black Fungus, impacted several patients post COVID care and turned life threatening to many.

The COVID survivor, hailing from karimnagar district, though overcame COVID, was afflicted with Mucormycosis, which turned life threatening for him. Prolonged treatment enabled him to get rid of the Black fungus, but by then he had lost major portion of his upper jaw. There was no end to his misery, as he could neither chew food or swallow, also lost his ability to speak and faced myriad other problems including difficulty in breathing. It impacted his health severely, developed debility and had to endure enormous trauma. In addition, social prejudice led to he getting into a shell and impacting him psychologically too.

He visited several dental hospitals to seek treatment, most didn’t have the expertise to treat, at the few which gave hope to him, the treatment cost was prohibitively expensive and well beyond his means. That’s when a non-profitable organisation, Mucor Care Foundation, operating to rehabilitate patients who lost jaws and teeth due to fungal infection, came forward and provided the much needed succour to him.

Though Zygoma and pterygoid implants are being done with great finesse in specialised centres, this case is considered as a watershed, as it was done on a mucormycosis patient who had no bone left. The best part is that the entire surgery was done under local anaesthesia and fixed teeth were replaced in 3 days says, Dr K. A. Reddy.

The Zygoma and Pterygoid implants, used to treat this patient are unique from the conventional dental implants. These implants are apt for patients who do not have adequate or enough bone lost due to age, infection or any trauma. The Zygoma implants anchor in to the zygomatic bone or cheek bone rather than the upper jaw, which was missing in this patient. These implants are handy when upper jaw bone quality or quantity is inadequate for the placement of regular dental implants. While, Pterygoid implants are placed in the posterior most region of the upper jaw, help avoid sinus-lifting or other grafting procedures to replace teeth immediately within 3 days without any cantilevers. Both Zygoma and Pterygoid implants require surgical excellence of highest order, to position them and have excellent prognosis. There is a dearth of this expertise in the country.

As the patient lost most of his upper jaw and there was no jaw bone left to place regular implants. Zygoma and pterygoid implants were the only alternative for him, therefore the surgeons placed Double zygoma implants in him for extra anchorage, which enabled to firmly fix the teeth within three days. The patient can now lead a normal life, as this is a permanent life time treatment.

Business

Ambrane announced the launch of ‘Dots Muse TWS’ with 23 hours of playtime and Boosted Bass

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Ambrane, #Dots Muse TWS

Ambrane, one of the largest Make in India, Mobile Accessories Brand, strengthens its wearables segment, bringing another addition with the newest Dots Muse TWS. The new TWS comes with fast charging support, boosted drivers and 23 hours of playtime. The product comes with a 365 days warranty and is available with Flipkart, Tata Cliq and several leading retail stores in India.

Dots Muse TWS delivers a powerful deep bass that enhances the warm mids and crystal-clear highs with 10mm drivers. Even at full power, the earbuds catch the whole audio spectrum without artificially increased Bass or distortion. With up to 23 hours of total playing and eight good hours on a single charge, the ergonomically built TWS provides a limitless sound experience.

The compact earbuds with classic style have high-quality in-built microphones for crystal-clear conversations, providing dependable speech pick up everywhere, even in the noisiest surroundings. The earphones provide outstanding and trouble-free call performance.

The wireless earbuds provide a quick and steady transmission without any lag for up to 10m range and are designed with the newest Bluetooth 5.1. The TWS allows quick pairing and comes with intuitive controls for easy access. The earphones also have voice activation for Google Assistant and Siri.

Speaking on the new addition, Mr Ashok Rajpal – CEO & Founder, Ambrane India, said, “Our objective has always been to provide the most up-to-date and cutting-edge technologies to our Ambrane Ally. The newest TWS Muse is incredibly small & compact, extremely comfy, and one of the most affordable TWS with power-packed features on the market today.”

Ambrane Dots Muse TWS is proudly made in India from design to manufacturing. Ambrane currently boasts a strong portfolio of TWS in India, which includes Dots Series – Dots Slay, Dots 38, Dots 11, Dots Tune & Neobuds 11 & 33.

Earlier this month Ambrane signed actress Nidhi Agerwal as its brand influencer for Dots Muse TWS.

Business

École Ducasse New Programs 2022 Intake

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments

École Ducasse, the reference in culinary and pastry arts education, is committed to providing quality training, taught by recognized professionals including Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF), World Champions, Artisans… Each year, the schools in the École Ducasse network welcome a wide variety of profiles, from young students to experienced experts, and lovers of fine food, united around a common passion for taste. In 2022, the school lives up to its reputation and unveils the new names and prestigious programs awaiting future students and trainees.

Outstanding sponsorship

Exceptional new patrons will chaperone the classes beginning their three-year Bachelor’s degree programs in 2022, providing young graduates with technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

The role of patron for the Bachelor in Culinary Arts is assigned to Michel Roth. Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1991 and winner of a Bocuse d’Or, Michel Roth is recognized as being one of the most successful chefs in France. Above and beyond this undeniable success, this passionate Chef aims to remain accessible while striving to share his expertise with the young generation.

Pastry Chef Christophe Felder will champion the Bachelor in French Pastry Arts. After earning one’s spurs at Fauchon and Guy Savoy, he entered the Hôtel de Crillon at the age of 23 and worked there for 15 years.

Holder of the French distinction of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and passionate about knowledge transmission, Christophe Felder is regarded by many as one of the principal creators of plated desserts.

ENSP: New programs in tune with the times

Once again this year, the ENSP is enriching its professional training offer with an introductory course on 3D modeling and printing, allowing students to learn to design cookie cutters, stencils, decorative subjects, and dies for the creation of molds in food grade silicone or thermoforming.

The institution is also offering a new introduction to chocolate through the “Bean to Bar” course with Régis Bouet, chocolatier-confectioner, teaching the entire process of chocolate making, from cocoa bean to chocolate bar, including bean selection, roasting, shelling, grinding, mixing, conching, tempering, molding and coating.

The ENSP is also further developing its offer in introductory courses with the creation of the CAP Ice Cream Making which trains future ice-cream makers by stimulating their creativity and advancing their technical skills. Developed by Luc Debove, Managing Director of the ENSP and Executive Pastry Chef, École Ducasse, MOF and Ice Cream World Champion, this intensive six-month course, combining practice and theory, includes a two month internship, and is designed for people seeking professional retraining.

Paris Campus: focus on the arts of Hospitality and Culinary Identity

At the Paris Campus, two new themes complete the professional retraining curriculum:

– The “Hospitality and Sommelier Arts Essentials” program, designed by Chantal Wittmann, Meilleur Ouvrier de France in the Arts of Service & Table, will be sponsored by Guillaume Gomez, Ambassador of French Gastronomy to the French President, and taught by numerous experts (world champion sommeliers, MOF cheesemakers, MOF coffee, etc.). This intensive two-month course offers profiles in transition a unique opportunity to be trained in hospitality by renowned experts.

– Designed and delivered by Anne Garabedian, Editor-in-Chief of the French magazine “Le Cœur des Chefs”, the new “Building and communicating your culinary identity” course will allow professional chefs to successfully forge their own identity and promote it through both social media and media interactions.

New guest chefs in 2022

This year, École Ducasse once again welcomes prestigious guest chefs who will instruct students throughout the year.

Big names in the pastry arts will visit the ENSP to share their knowledge with students: Michael Bartocetti, Pastry Chef at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Eric Verbauwhede, Pastry Chef at Maison Pic and Matthieu Carlin, Pastry Chef at the Hôtel de Crillon.

The Meudon Campus will not be left out, with the arrival of Arnaud Faye, Executive Chef at the Chèvre d’Or (two Michelin stars and four Gault & Millau toques), Paul Pairet, head of restaurants Ultraviolet, Mr & Mrs Bund, and Polux in Shanghai; and Alexandre Gauthier, chef and owner of the two-starred institution, La Grenouille.

Business

Wetlands International South Asia marks 25 years of wetlands conservation work

Jan 21, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #conservation work, #Wetlands International

Prestigious non-profit organization Wetlands International South Asia (WISA) recently announced its silver jubilee celebrations. The global & independent organization completed 25 years of dedicated work in the field of wetland conservation & restoration.

During the silver jubilee year, Wetlands International South Asia (WISA) intends to connect more people to wetlands conservation, as well as initiate local action for their restoration and management.

 “Wetlands and ubiquitous ecosystems are critical for humans and the Planet. Unfortunately, not many people are aware of the existing dangers that these wetlands face, not just in India but across the world. Wetlands are a unique, important water source and offer a thriving ground for humans, plants, and animals. Local ecosystems depend largely on these wetlands, which are now facing unprecedented threats and risks. Wetlands International South Asia has been working in the field of wetland conservation for 25 years now, and we are so happy to announce our silver jubilee celebrations” Dr. Sidharth Kaul, President of WISA, said in a statement.

The silver jubilee anniversary of Wetlands International South Asia also intends to celebrate the reassuring global and regional developments surrounding these ubiquitous ecosystems. WISA believes that the work done for more than two decades will also help reach out to a wider team of experts, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to enhance wetlands conservation efforts.

“We have launched a dedicated website, which will share a lot of information about the ground-breaking work WISA has done over the years. We already have launched a few online contests for kids and youth, and we hope to get more people involved through our programmes. We have also planned webinars and discussions featuring prominent wetland practitioners and conservationists, besides involving police makers. The Silver Jubilee celebrations are an effort to shine a spotlight on the immense value of these ecosystems” – Dr. Ritesh Kumar, Director of WISA, added to the statement.

Wetlands International South Asia intends to expand its research further to various parts of South Asia and India, focusing on deltas, coastlines, and urban wetlands. In an attempt to spread awareness on the multiple values of and benefits of wetlands ecosystems, the organization plans to conduct more programmes for stakeholder  participation and webinars that will encourage further conservations around wetland sustenance and restoration.