Virtual summit marking Universal Health Coverage Day 2020, echoes its theme of “Health for All: Protect Everyone” with a series of commitments by global leaders to improve the health of women, children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Posted on December 11, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Virtual summit marking Universal Health Coverage Day 2020, echoes its theme of “Health for All: Protect Everyone” with a series of commitments by global leaders to improve the health of women, children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

More than 2000 delegates from over 100 countries will convene for the virtual Lives in the Balance:Improving the health of women, children and adolescents through Universal Health Coveragesummit on 11 December, 2020. They will take stock of how the COVID-19 has affected progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), launch new commitments towards improving the health of women, children and adolescents, and galvanize a participatory approach from all stakeholders to ensure we can ‘do better’ during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Lives in … Continue reading “Virtual summit marking Universal Health Coverage Day 2020, echoes its theme of “Health for All: Protect Everyone” with a series of commitments by global leaders to improve the health of women, children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond”

Kuberan’s House announced kick-start of its platform in India

Posted on December 11, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Kuberan’s House announced kick-start of its platform in India

The aim of the brand is to empower Indian start-ups ·       Kuberan’s House will make the dream come true for innovative Indian minds ·       A show which will feature the most innovative ideas and unforgettable pitches Kuberan’s House, a first of its kind platform has announced its upcoming entrepreneurship-themed show which will source, streamline and showcase innovative start-up ideas from across India. This platform will help the entrepreneurs to get the investment from the best panel of investors & venture capitalists, converting most of … Continue reading “Kuberan’s House announced kick-start of its platform in India”

1000 Indian towns and cities join the digitization drive among tutors & teachers signaling a new curve in the fast-growing Indian EdTech space: Teachmint Data

Posted on December 11, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on 1000 Indian towns and cities join the digitization drive among tutors & teachers signaling a new curve in the fast-growing Indian EdTech space: Teachmint Data

Data compiled by EdTech start-up Teachmint, which is helping educators launch their digital teaching practice, shows pan India traction from teachers ranging from Srinagar to Port Blair Online classes are no longer a COVID 19 pandemic triggered compulsion, but are fast getting mainstream led by the Indian teaching community thereby establishing that personalized instructor lead EdTech is a far bigger opportunity in India 25% new enrollments are from metro towns while 75% from tier 2 and tier 3 towns in … Continue reading “1000 Indian towns and cities join the digitization drive among tutors & teachers signaling a new curve in the fast-growing Indian EdTech space: Teachmint Data”

FDI India enabling business growth for MSMEs and Manufacturing companies through formal approval route for foreign debt

Posted on December 10, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on FDI India enabling business growth for MSMEs and Manufacturing companies through formal approval route for foreign debt

FDI India, a one-of-its-kind startup consultancy connecting Indian businesses with foreign investors through its interactive platform is providing a formal approval route for MSME and the manufacturing sector. With MSME being positioned as backbone of the Indian economy and accounting for 30 percent of the national GDP, it has higher stakes in building a stronger and self-reliant India. The Government of India has been ardently pushing the MSME and Manufacturing sector through its various schemes and initiatives such as the … Continue reading “FDI India enabling business growth for MSMEs and Manufacturing companies through formal approval route for foreign debt”

ADAMAS UNIVERSITY ORGANIZED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE 2020

Posted on December 9, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on ADAMAS UNIVERSITY ORGANIZED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE 2020

Adamas University rated as one of the best private Universities in Eastern India, organized a virtual International Students Conference ISC- Adamas, 2020 on the topic Education: Creating Future Today. Going beyond the pandemic. The conference brought together a total of 132 speakers, who participated from across the globe. The theme of the conference was appreciated both by the academia and students community globally. Adamas University, always working towards an innovative learning process, tried to establish a futuristic educational paradigm through this conference, … Continue reading “ADAMAS UNIVERSITY ORGANIZED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE 2020”

Fantasy Sports is Integral to Sports Growth in India

Posted on December 9, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Fantasy Sports is Integral to Sports Growth in India

During a fireside chat at the 10th Global Sports Summit: FICCI ‘TURF’ 2020, Harsh Jain, CEO & Co-Founder, Dream11 & Dream Sports, discussed how fantasy sports is a digital sports engagement platform that has a direct impact on sports and Indian economy, both in terms of growth and innovation.  On the growth of Indian Fantasy Sports, in his inaugural speech, Shri. Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports said, “I also see how fantasy sports is fuelling sports consumption. It is … Continue reading “Fantasy Sports is Integral to Sports Growth in India”

Apps to make your work life easier

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020Categories Mobile Gaming   Leave a comment on Apps to make your work life easier

In this day and age of app there are many which are user friendly and some which do not make more impacts than others when it comes to consumer’s life. Today we are going to talk about those that help you get it done faster. Because tell you what, there are so many awesome options out there and you deserve to know about them. So, here are a few options that’ll make your life easier. Sales Compensation software – Kennect provides a … Continue reading “Apps to make your work life easier”

Flamingo unveils new TVC starring Hrithik Roshan saying “What you do, ultimately matters” in the New Normal

Posted on December 7, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Flamingo unveils new TVC starring Hrithik Roshan saying “What you do, ultimately matters” in the New Normal

Ascent Meditech Ltd., an Indian multinational in the consumer healthcare space, continues its association with Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan for its flagship brand Flamingo – An Aid for a New Life. In his imitable style Hrithik Roshan features in an international campaign communicating the ideology ‘what you do, ultimately matters’ so very apt in the New Normal. The story in the campaign revolves around the central offering of pain management solutions to various lifestyle problems through four (4) top of the … Continue reading “Flamingo unveils new TVC starring Hrithik Roshan saying “What you do, ultimately matters” in the New Normal”

UTTER ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “CO-RAKSHAK” APP

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020Categories Mobile Gaming   Leave a comment on UTTER ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “CO-RAKSHAK” APP

CO-RAKSHAK IS A FREE SAFETY TRAINING APP FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS Utter App, in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, today announced the launch of India’s first safety training app for ‘Essential Service Providers’ to protect them against COVID-19 at their workplace and in their daily work routines. About Co-Rakshak, a Contextualised Safety Training for Essential Service Providers Co-Rakshak is a multilingual chat-based app combining text, video and audio content to build user awareness and training for essential service providers about the Coronavirus and … Continue reading “UTTER ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “CO-RAKSHAK” APP”

Short Infotainment Videos Platform- Bolo Indya raises USD 400,000 investment from Inflection Point Ventures

Posted on December 6, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Short Infotainment Videos Platform- Bolo Indya raises USD 400,000 investment from Inflection Point Ventures

On the mission to build India’s largest passion economy driven short video platform, Bolo Indya aims to empower content creators to transform social capital to financial independence.” Gurugram based Short Videos sharing platform in local Indian languages, Bolo Indya has raised USD 400,000 led by Inflection Point Ventures. Existing investors from Eagle10 Ventures also participated in the round. This has taken the total raise by the company close to USD 1 million till date. Bolo Indya offers a unique proposition … Continue reading “Short Infotainment Videos Platform- Bolo Indya raises USD 400,000 investment from Inflection Point Ventures”

Amway India empowers the visually impaired; Launches Saksham APP – A Single window for Assistive technology & Information in association with NGO partner Saksham

Posted on December 5, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Amway India empowers the visually impaired; Launches Saksham APP – A Single window for Assistive technology & Information in association with NGO partner Saksham

~Organizes a webinar to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities~ Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG Direct Selling companies launched Saksham, a new app for the visually impaired individuals in association with its NGO partner Saksham on occasion of ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’. Saksham app will work as a one-stop solution for the visually impaired individuals as it provides them with all relevant information using talk back and voice over facilities available in the mobile … Continue reading “Amway India empowers the visually impaired; Launches Saksham APP – A Single window for Assistive technology & Information in association with NGO partner Saksham”

EMBRACE THE NEW NORMAL WITH THE 3-LAYER PROTECTION AND TRENDY MASKS FROM MASKS4U

Posted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020Categories Sanitization   Leave a comment on EMBRACE THE NEW NORMAL WITH THE 3-LAYER PROTECTION AND TRENDY MASKS FROM MASKS4U

The new normal is here to stay. With the increasing threat of global pandemic COVID 19 and rising pollution level nationwide, masks have become a necessity. The use of the best quality mask is imperative for an all-round protection. Masks4u, promoted by a home décor online store Home4u, has mastered the technique of producing the best quality masks. The masks available at https://www.m4u.in/ provide 3 layered safety with BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) filter. Masks4u’s priority is the safety of their customers for … Continue reading “EMBRACE THE NEW NORMAL WITH THE 3-LAYER PROTECTION AND TRENDY MASKS FROM MASKS4U”

Ambuja & ACC sharpen focus on Green Power Generation

Posted on December 3, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Ambuja & ACC sharpen focus on Green Power Generation

SIX Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS) will be installed in EIGHT kiln lines at six cement plants across India ·     The two companies will invest over Rs 780 crores, adding WHRS capacity of over 76 MW ·     WHRS will significantly reduce carbon footprint – 5.61 lakh tons of CO2  to be reduced annually Ambuja Cement and ACC both operating companies of leading global building material and solutions organiation LafargeHolcim have collectively taken a giant step to generate clean and green energy in line with their carbon intensity reduction roadmap. This comes close on the heels of parent company LafargeHolcim signing the Net Zero Pledge with 2030 science-based targets during the Climate Week held in September 2020 in New York, USA. Unveiling the plan to set up Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) based power plants, Neeraj Akhoury – CEO India, LafargeHolcim and MD & CEO, Ambuja Cement – said, “Six cement plants at both Ambuja Cement and ACC will invest over Rs 780 crores in green power generation, which will lead to a significant reduction of 5.61 lakh tons of carbon footprint annually. This is a major step in our journey towards reduction of carbon intensity.” The WHRS will be installed at Ambuja Cement plants in Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh), Suli and Rauri (Himachal Pradesh) and Marwar Mundwa (Rajasthan); and ACC plants in Jamul (Chhattisgarh) and Kymore (Madhya Pradesh). All projects are slated to be completed in the next 16 to 18 months. Both companies set up their first WHRS in 2013-14 – at Rabriyawas (Ambuja Cement) and Gagal (ACC) – thus displaying their commitment towards green energy while marking an important step in energy conservation in the Indian cement industry. Not only does WHRS trap the enormous heat generated during the manufacturing process to gainfully generate electricity as a sustainable solution, it also helps reduce the use of fossil fuels. In addition to boosting efficiency, WHRS is a proven method for reducing CO2 emissions, and part of helping reach LafargeHolcim’s ambition to reduce emissions due to electricity use by 65% by 2030. … Continue reading “Ambuja & ACC sharpen focus on Green Power Generation”

GoPik raises seed funding from HNIs in Singapore and India to boost its rural distribution through online and offline network

Posted on December 3, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on GoPik raises seed funding from HNIs in Singapore and India to boost its rural distribution through online and offline network

GoPik Connect Pvt. Ltd., India’s unique Rural Engagement Network that aims to make all kinds of goods and services available at every nook and corner of the country by connecting people with people, announced today that it has raised seed round funding of an undisclosed amount from private investors. The seed round funding will support the company’s growth ambitions, ability to ever expand the engagement network and further develop the existing network at the grass-roots level. Sashwat Brahma, CEO & … Continue reading “GoPik raises seed funding from HNIs in Singapore and India to boost its rural distribution through online and offline network”

Amway India eyes INR 100 crores from its Traditional Herb Nutrition Category in 2020; Strengthens local sourcing

Posted on December 2, 2020Categories News   Leave a comment on Amway India eyes INR 100 crores from its Traditional Herb Nutrition Category in 2020; Strengthens local sourcing

·       The category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% from 2020 to 2024 ·       Traditional Herbs Range contribution to the nutrition category to double by 2024  ·       Foresees sourcing requirement to rise significantly for traditional herb extracts As the demand for herbal nutrition category records a drastic rise with consumers shifting towards healthier living, Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, foresees its traditional herb nutrition category to clock sales of INR 100 crores this year. … Continue reading “Amway India eyes INR 100 crores from its Traditional Herb Nutrition Category in 2020; Strengthens local sourcing”

How to not let separation or divorce not affect your kids

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Categories General   Leave a comment on How to not let separation or divorce not affect your kids

Let’s face it… When we get married we don’t expect a separation or divorce. As human beings, we are hardwired for bonding.  When a relationship is falling apart it is a huge trauma for everyone involved. We are not trained to handle separation! Emotions are flying high, blame and shame and guilt are hitting the roof. Confusions galore and no direction where our life is heading. Being rejected gives the same negative rush to the brain that happens to us … Continue reading “How to not let separation or divorce not affect your kids”

FININ and SBM Bank India, together launch India’s first hyper-personalized LIVE Neobanking platform

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Categories Tech   Leave a comment on FININ and SBM Bank India, together launch India’s first hyper-personalized LIVE Neobanking platform

India’s first neobank, an online only, hyper-personalised banking solution that helps users manage, save and invest their money in a smarter and  simpler way, launches pan India in December 2020 Finin uses bank-level security, anti-fraud and encryption systems to protect sensitive information & prevent unauthorised usage Finin in partnership with SBM Bank India will issue an instant Personalised Savings Account with a VISA Debit Card The platform aims to convert Spenders and Borrowers into Savers and eventually into the Investors … Continue reading “FININ and SBM Bank India, together launch India’s first hyper-personalized LIVE Neobanking platform”

StartupXseed invests Rs. 5.5 crores in Password-less authentication startup SAWO Labs; attains Rs. 28 crores valuation

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Categories Funding News   Leave a comment on StartupXseed invests Rs. 5.5 crores in Password-less authentication startup SAWO Labs; attains Rs. 28 crores valuation

Capital raised will be used by SAWO to strengthen its business by expanding its tech infrastructure, outreach – saving millions of man-hours of the end-users Driving the modern transition towards a password- and OTP-less future, SaaS-based one-tap authentication service, SAWO Labs, has successfully closed its seed funding round. SAWO Labs was one of the nine pre-seed stage startups that 100x.VC invested in September 2020 as a part of its Class 02 Portfolio. The Rs. 5.5-crore seed funding round was led … Continue reading “StartupXseed invests Rs. 5.5 crores in Password-less authentication startup SAWO Labs; attains Rs. 28 crores valuation”

Admitad India drove sales worth INR 170 Million during Diwali through Affiliate Marketing

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Categories PR   Leave a comment on Admitad India drove sales worth INR 170 Million during Diwali through Affiliate Marketing

The affiliate network has proven to be an effective platform across several categories for online purchases.  Admitad, one of the leading affiliate networks has witnessed high volumes of online purchases of the tune of INR 170 Million during the Diwali period. Indians are known to be festival shoppers, and the trend has continued even during the post-COVID-19 scenario. Over the years, several brands have taken to affiliate marketing to market their products using various avenues. Admitad India has contributed on … Continue reading “Admitad India drove sales worth INR 170 Million during Diwali through Affiliate Marketing”

How 4 people who love AI come together and how VedaLabs was born

Posted on December 1, 2020February 6, 2021Categories Startups   Leave a comment on How 4 people who love AI come together and how VedaLabs was born

It was in Delhi when I met with the other 3 founders at the co-working space. The companies on our floor had an amazing and talented group of people. When I started the conversation, they and I have found a common interest in “Artificial Intelligence”. We usually talk about AI, computer vision, and other technologies on our breaks. Spending months like this, one person in our group planned a trip to Udaipur and we were all travel enthusiastic and peripatetic. … Continue reading “How 4 people who love AI come together and how VedaLabs was born”