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Dr. Venugopal Rao Veeramaneni to Speak on Indian Astrology at the 56th Annual Astrological Association Conference, UK

Jun 21, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Dr. Venugopal Rao Veeramaneni, #Hyderabad, #Indian Astrology at the 56th Annual Astrological Association Conference, #UK

Hyderabad, 21th June 2024: City based reputed Astrology and Vaastu practitioner, Dr Venugopal Rao Veeramaneni, has been invited as a guest speaker to deliver a special lecture on Indian Astrology at the prestigious 56th Annual Astrology Association Conference, hosted by the globally renowned six decade old The Astrological Association, UK. The Conference will be held in Birmingham, UK; in August, 2024. Over 300 distinguished Astrologers from over 120 countries will be participating in the Conference and sharing their valuable insights on astrology.

Dr Venugopal Rao Veeramaneni

This conference happening since 1969, will be deliberating on several advanced topics related to Astrology spanning over four days, including, Sun’s declination which impacts medicine, architecture, weather and financial markets. The lunar declination which play a key role in earthquakes. The untapped potential of the Asteroids, their relevance to astrological practice today and how astrologers can explore their significance on the charts and lives of people.

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The Maverick Motivator

Jun 10, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #Agriculture, #AI, #Dubai, #Education, #Education 2.0, #Government of Maharashtra, #India, #Lawpreneurz, #Logistics, #MarriedUp, #Middle East, #My Teacher, #Raunaq, #Raunaq Kakkar, #Serial Entrepreneur, #UK, #US

“One huge step to success begins with a single failure” says Raunaq Kakkar, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of Lawpreneurz, Found My Teacher and MarriedUp

Raunaq Kakkar,

Mumbai, 7th June 2024: Showcasing the many dimensions of Raunaq Kakkar as the one who turned his failure around into successful ventures. As a game-changer, Raunaq has furthered 250 start-ups across industries such as AI, Education, Agriculture, and Logistics, including diverse sectors to raise their seed capital. Charging on the dynamic momentum, Raunaq now aims towards a 2.0 plan in fostering 2000 founders in the coming year.

TED Talk in 2018 brought Raunaq within the vision of the movers and shakers. In 2022 he was awarded by the Government of Maharashtra and in 2023 he was felicitated in Dubai at the Education 2.0 event.

To help advance businesses abroad, Raunaq’s ‘Found My Teacher’ is a singular platform that coaches’ entrepreneurs in languages that are critical to success and sharpening their comms.  Raunaq has fostered 250 clients in the US, UK, Middle East, and India. With his entrepreneurial skills and astute intellect, he has raised a seed capital of 3 – 5 million USD for them.

Raunaq now aims to help 2000 founders as a fitting acknowledgment to an overwhelming response.

As a Serial Entrepreneur, he now seeks the support to collaborate with global entrepreneurs and expand his business acumen to different horizons. The journey forward is to promote 2000 business owners in the coming year.

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IDTechEx Highlights: Unpacking the Potential and Pitfalls of the Mycelium Leather Revolution

Mar 6, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #Cambridge, #Forager, #IDTechEx, #James Kennedy, #mycelium leather, #MycoWorks, #UK

Tuesday 6th March 2024 : IDTechEx Cambridge, UK

 Author: James Kennedy, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

Mycelium first came to prominence with its use in sustainable packaging. Several startup companies, such as Ecovative, received strong investments to develop the technology. Not long after, some companies realized the potential of mycelium to be used as a leather-like material. Companies have since expanded their focus to make mycelium leather a reality. Ecovative has produced Forager and Bolt Threads developed Mylo. Several other significant players have since entered the scene, notably MycoWorks and Mirum, all aiming to bring the first mass-produced mycelium leather to market.

Significant recent developments in the industry mark the beginning of large growth in the scale of production alongside major setbacks in this nascent technology, highlighting the challenges that must be overcome to achieve market growth.

An extensive breakdown and analysis of mycelium technology, market players, and outlook alongside other competing alternative leather materials are available in IDTechEx’s market report, “Emerging Alternative Leathers 2024-2034: Technologies, Trends, Players”.

The potential of mycelium leather

Mycelium leather has the potential to offer a durable, plastic-free, and animal-free alternative to both synthetic and animal leather. Alongside the other major emergent leather alternatives of plant-based leather, microbial leather, and lab-grown leather, mycelium leather must differentiate itself and compete on price to succeed.

Vertical farming of mycelium can maximize the efficient use of resources. One of the primary advantages is the ability to be highly space efficient, meaning that mycelium can be cultivated in a much smaller area than other crops. Even vertical farming of plants is a far more challenging endeavor, requiring high amounts of energy and infrastructure to provide light to the plants. Given the nature of mycelium, this can be avoided. Other advantages include low water requirements and efficient delivery of nutrients, which help to reduce environmental impact. At the same time, a highly controlled environment could allow for uninterrupted year-round cultivation. The cultivation of the mycelium in the same plant where processing takes place could reduce the cost and impact of transportation.

On the other hand, keeping growth mediums sterile, controlling conditions, and choosing the correct strain add to the complexity of this process. The ability to provide a consistent and unblemished product is also key. Many companies have invested in the development and selection of the best mycelium strains for production, ones that grow at a fast rate without compromising final material properties.

Investment in scaling vertical farming for mycelium is one of the major challenges for the mycelium industry. Many plant-based leather alternatives that are competing with mycelium leather don’t face this issue, as they utilize agricultural waste or other plants that are already grown on a large scale.

Another major challenge for mycelium leather is price, which is intrinsically connected to the challenges of scaling. While scaling is expected to reduce prices, mycelium leather producers will have to fight to optimize their production and prove to potential customers that prices competitive with animal leather can be achieved.

While there are many challenges to overcome, once the growth and cultivation processes for mycelium have been optimized and scaled, there is scope for mycelium leather to provide a plastic-free, durable, versatile, and animal-free leather alternative that can answer the demands of consumers.

Major developments in the mycelium leather sector

2023 was a significant year in the leather alternative market, with several key developments highlighting strong opportunities alongside some notable challenges. However, IDTechEx’s outlook for the emerging alternative leather market is positive.

For mycelium leather, it has been a mixed year. Bolt Threads, who produce a range of sustainable materials, including their mycelium leather product Mylo, announced in 2023 that they would be suspending production indefinitely. For one of the highest-funded companies attempting to bring mycelium leather to market, it highlights the challenges of bringing this technology to mass production.

However, MycoWorks also opened a new factory in South Carolina, USA in September 2023. According to MycoWorks, their factory can produce millions of square feet. Whether MycoWorks can scale this production will be a key test for the mycelium industry. Success here could prove mycelium to be a viable technology to penetrate the incumbent leather market.

For further information on this market, including discussion on over 70 players, analysis of numerous vegan bio-based leathers, and a 10-year market forecast, see the IDTechEx market report, “Emerging Alternative Leathers 2024-2034: Technologies, Trends, Players”.

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Indian Diaspora Global Advocates for Keep The Door Open Campaign: Seeks Dual Citizenship for the Global Indian Diaspora

Jan 14, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Australia permit dual citizenship, #Canada, #Indian Diaspora Global, #Keep The Door Open, #Melwyn Williams, #UK, #US

New Delhi, January 14, 2024 – Indian Diaspora Global, a collective of Indian-origin individuals from diverse backgrounds, has launched the “Keep The Door Open” campaign, advocating for dual citizenship for the Indian Diaspora worldwide. The campaign aims to address the challenges faced by Indian migrants who, due to current regulations, have to relinquish their Indian citizenship when acquiring citizenship in another country.

To delve into the legal, constitutional, social, cultural, economic, and legislative aspects of dual citizenship in India, Indian Diaspora Global is organizing a consultation conference. This conference will take place at the Constitutional Club of India on January 16, 2023, starting at 3 pm.

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Melwyn Williams, Founder and Chairman, Indian Diaspora Global, expressed his views on the issue, ” Going in search of a better prospect is not a crime to be punished for. Like a mother waiting for her children to come back anytime they choose to, Bharat Mata is waiting for her children to come back to her.

India is losing hugely on its economy and assets. The homes are literally getting empty. This could be a probable solution for addressing the brain drain. We endeavour to connect Indian origins to their roots as we seek dual citizenship in India for the Indian Diaspora.”

The consultation conference will provide a platform for discussions on the lawmakers’ perspective concerning dual citizenship, inviting support from Indian lawmakers, diplomats, eminent personalities, social workers, and the media. The event will shed light on the global trend of allowing dual citizenship, emphasizing the positive impact it can have on the economic, educational, and cultural well-being of individuals.

Notably, many countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia permit dual citizenship, fostering increased business success and global mobility. Indian Diaspora Global believes that granting dual citizenship in India could be a solution to the “brain drain” the country faces, bringing Indian citizens closer to the global community.

Event Details:

– Title: Keep The Door Open – Dual Citizenship Consultation Conference
– Date: January 16, 2023
– Time: 3:00 pm
– Venue: Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi

Indian Diaspora Global invites participation from individuals, lawmakers, diplomats, and media representatives to engage in constructive dialogue, fostering understanding and support for the campaign.

Education

Study abroad AI Platform Edvoy establishes university tie up in UK and New Zealand

Nov 18, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Edvoy, #New Zealand, #Sadiq Basha, #Study abroad, #UK, #Victoria University of Wellington

Expanding access to study abroad for Indian students, UK-based AI-driven education consultancy platform for international studies, Edvoy has now set its foot in New Zealand. The digital study abroad platform announced its partnership with Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. As per the QS World Rankings’21, the University holds 223rd position among the World’s Top 500 Universities.

With this expansion, students can now apply to top universities in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, and New Zealand through the AI-driven study abroad platform.

Further, Edvoy has also established fresh tie-ups with several universities in the UK in 2020. Some of these include the University of Bath, University of Law, University of Wolverhampton, Solent University of Southampton, and London Metropolitan University. Following these new partnerships, there a total of 120 UK universities now present on the Edvoy platform.

Speaking on the development, Sadiq Basha, CEO at Edvoy said, “Our expansion into New Zealand and partnerships with several renowned universities in the UK will help Edvoy penetrate further into the international student market and enable them to make better and more informed decisions. At Edvoy, our aim is to understand the growing needs of these students aspiring to study abroad. Through our AI-driven digital platform, we empower these enthusiastic bunch of students by connecting them with education providers all across the world to get advice in finding the universities of their choice.”

Edvoy is a digital platform that uses both technology and real-life advisors to help students research the right course for them, scholarship options, apply and arrange students’ right to study in the destination country. The digital platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify the application process by allowing students to apply to multiple universities in several countries across the world, in one place. In addition to the application process, the AI-driven digital platform also advises students on accommodation, medical insurance, and arrival at university.

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Leaders should act fast in times of crisis, says Dr. Brian Mcgarrie, University of Birmingham

Oct 31, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Amity University Gurugram, #Birmingham University, #Dr. Brian Mcgarrie, #PB Sharma, #UK, #University of Birmingham, #Vice-Chancellor

Office of International Affairs, Amity University Gurugram organized a virtual webinar on “Leading & Managing Through Crisis: The Case of COVID-19” under the banner of “The International Expert Talk series”. The Session was delivered by Dr. Brian McGarrie, Director- Executive MBA Programs, Birmingham University, UK. Following the vision of our Hon’ble chancellor Dr. Aseem Chauhan on augmenting internationalization, AUG has an active interface with accomplished academicians across the world regularly.

Dr. Brian mentioned different types of crisis and also about various stages of a crisis which the organizations could face in their functioning. He gave some very lucid examples to explain some of the crisis that has affected the world before COVID 19. In the Indian context, he highlighted some of the disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004 and also the Bhopal tragedy that occurred in 1984. He emphasized that in such a scenario, the government must address challenges on three fronts – How do we address the health crises? , How do we address the economic crisis? And, how do we keep the business of the government operating? He suggested that the government should respond fast to recover and thrive from such crisis.

Amity University Gurugram Webinar

He raised a very important issue as to what does good leadership looks like during a crisis. The salient features that emerged from his discussion are- acting with urgency, communicating with transparency, responding productively to missteps, and engaging in constant updating. He further brought out a very relevant point where he emphasized that it is wrong to think that the work of the leader is to set a course and stick to it. He opined that leaders must constantly update their understanding of prior probabilities deliberately using strategies to elicit new information and learn rapidly as events unfold and new information comes to light.

Dr. Brian is the Executive Director at Birmingham University, UK. He teaches Crisis Management and Organizational Reliability and Resilience. Brian has recently taught in Singapore, Malaysia, India, Jordan, and Zambia and worked with Airbus on their World Class Leaders Programme and taught a Risk and Crisis Management Executive Programme for Singapore Social Services.

Prof. (Dr.) PB Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Gurugram in his special address highlighted resilience that India is demonstrating in the handing of Covid 19. Leaders must act with urgency and they must acknowledge the crisis. Often delay in crisis creates unmanageable situations. Leaders must also act a tremendous amount of robustness on the policies and their execution.

The discussion was hosted and moderated by Vice-President- RBEF and Director- International Affairs, Prof. (Dr.) Gunjan M Sanjeev. While delivering her speech, she talked about the necessity of new leadership models to be adopted to lead through the crisis and managing organizations.

Several senior officials actively participated in the discussion -Dean-Students Welfare, Maj, Gen. GS Bal (Retd), Director-HR, Rear Admiral KK Pandey (Retd), Director-Admission and HoD-ABS, Prof. (Dr) Vikas Madhukar, Director-AIBAS, Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Nair and Deputy Director- ASH, Prof. Arunagshu Bhattacharya. The session emerged as a great platform where all participants came forward enthusiastically to express their thoughts with the esteemed speaker.

This virtual event was coordinated by Ms. Shaivy Sharma, Office of International Affairs. The session was attended by over a hundred participants and was appreciated by the audience from both India and as well as overseas.

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Newcastle University excels in a leading guide of global universities

Sep 3, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #global universities, #Newcastle University, #Professor Chris Day, #UK, #Vice-Chancellor and President

New Delhi, September 03, 2020: The Times Higher Education World University Rankings place Newcastle joint 178th in the world, a rise of more than 20 places from its position in 2019. Areas where Newcastle University scored highly include: International Outlook, which measures the proportion of international staff, proportion of international students and the scale of international co-authorship (ranked 114th globally) and for Citations (ranked 126th).

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President, Newcastle University, UK, said: “There are many ways of assessing our value as a University, and World Rankings are only one measure that can be used to assess the quality, impact and reputation.

“Nevertheless, our strong position in this influential guide is one of the signals of the quality of our research, teaching and employer reputation. I would like to thank academic and professional service colleagues for their hard work and for helping our students to develop the skills needed by employers, especially against the backdrop of this challenging period.”

The latest rankings results are consistent with the University’s strong performance in other international league tables, including the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which ranked Newcastle 11th in the world for its impact on society and leadership in sustainable development.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings evaluate five strategic Higher Education areas: teaching, research, citations, industry income and international outlook. The latest rankings guide encompasses 1,527 universities in the world

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Singer Vee Kapoor collaborates with Bespoke Menswear Designer Saran Kohli

Aug 25, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #bespoke menswear Saran Kohli Label., #London, #Saran Kohli’s Indianwear., #Singer Vee Kapoor, #UK

Singer Vee Kapoor who hails from London, UK recently shot for bespoke menswear Saran Kohli Label. With his unique style and jaw-dropping good looks, he looked extremely promising in the recent shoot for Saran Kohli’s Indianwear.

Vee Kapoor who has been making listeners groove on his melodious voice recently shown in magazines wearing ‘blue hand block printed angrakha kurta.’ Vee Kapoor is holding a Tanpura (string instrument) to grace this entire look. The shoot gives retro vibes while outfits remind us of ancient maharaja looks.

On working with Saran Kohli the singer said, “The whole experience was very enriching. We met several times to discuss the theme and mood. In the first meeting itself, the energies were very good. The concept was to mix music with fashion while keeping it simple and subtle. Saran Kohli Label has been my favourite due to the comfort fittings and rich fabrics.”
Saran in an interview said, whether it was textiles or embellishments or embroideries, the weaving and stitching of the outfit had to be done by hand. All the colours were made with natural substances. The depth of the hues wouldn’t be the same if we used the processes and techniques of today.

Saran Kohli, bespoke menswear designer and creative director of Saran Kohli label adds, “Working with Vee has been the most wonderful experience – his knowledge about music and clear vision have been instrumental in how we’ve shot the outfits. Combining his passions to create my vision has been phenomenal. I am very delighted to see the final pictures.”

Vikas Kapoor also knows as Vee Kapoor (screen name) is super excited about this magical collaboration with one of the best Indian designer in London, Saran Kohli. Vee has been doing many original songs for Times Music. It has only been a few months since the last song release and the video has already garnered over half a million views on YouTube. The UK-based artist, who comes from a non – entertainment family, has truly made a mark for himself.

On a parting note, he is happy to see the overwhelming response his latest release has garnered. Vee wishes to keep doing good music and come up with a variety of songs that will help him take up diverse work.

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First temple of Shree Jagannatha to become a reality in UK

Aug 21, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Jagatguru Shankaracharya, #Maha Prabhu, #sevakas’, #Shree Jagannatha, #Shree Jagannatha Dham Puri, #UK

New Delhi, August 21, 2020: With the blessing of Maha Prabhu, the imprint of the first Lord Shree Jagannatha temple is being laid out in the United Kingdom (UK). A group of devotees have come together and pooled resources to build this temple.

Shree Jagannatha Temple, UK is a Religious, Charitable, Non-profit and Community Interest Company registered in England & Wales

The temple is being built through the donations from the devotees and contribution by the local Indian population in the UK as well as India. Shree Jagannatha Temple UK is planning to build a Temple structure along with spiritual place, knowledge centre and Cultural and convention centre etc. With the guidance of Spiritual leaders/Gurus and cooperation/ help from all devotees and like-minded organisations and Philanthropic public.

On the occasion of Shri Krishna Utsav held online, “Jagatguru Shankaracharya, Shree Jagannatha Dham Puri blessed the devotees and extended his support and guidance for the project. The ceremony featured lots of cultural activities and devotional singing by renowned artists. “

We the bhakta’s of Lord Shree Jagannatha, attempt to bring the wider brotherhood under one common tree. Shree Jagannatha – means ‘Jagatara Natha’ (Lord of the Universe), is symbolic and brings everyone together.

We call ourselves ‘bhakta’s’ or ‘sevakas’ of Lord Shree Jagannatha, spread across in various geographical locations in UK and India (Odisha, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Delhi). Our diverse background and strong links to our roots in India unifies us in working for Lord Shree Jagannatha selflessly.

There are over 10 lacs Hindus in the United Kingdom, out of which a large proportion of Hindus are followers and devotees of Shree Jagannatha, spread across different communities. The world-famous Ratha Yatra festival is religiously celebrated across different locations in the United Kingdom, without a dedicated Shree Jagannatha Temple.

Our vision is to build a first of its kind Lord Shree Jagannatha Temple in the United Kingdom which will be the hub of enhancing spiritual, cultural, social and physical growth based on Hindu (Sanatana Dharma) principles of duty towards family and society.

This will be the central place where we intend to pass the rich culture and heritage from our roots in India to our future generations here in the United Kingdom.

Hindu worshippers across the United Kingdom regardless of class, caste, or sector will provide volunteer services to the local authorities and communities during pandemic or epidemic.