Bengaluru, India | Singapore; September 30, 2023 – Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc., along with Applied Materials India Private Limited, selected seven deep tech startups during the fourth cohort of its start-up engagement program – ASTRA (Applied Startup Technology & Research Accelerator) in Bengaluru. ASTRA aims to collaborate with start-ups and transform disruptive possibilities into reality. Based in India…
HDFC Pension launches a first-of-its-kind National Pension System (NPS) Preference Index on the occasion of NPS Diwas
Mumbai, September 30, 2023: HDFC Pension, one of India’s leading Pension Fund Managers, has been at the forefront in creating consumer awareness amongst Indians about retirement planning using the National Pension System (NPS). October 1st is marked as NPS Diwas. To coincide with the day, HDFC Pension has launched a first-of-its-kind NPS Preference Index that highlights the preference of NPS amongst different consumer groups. The…
Affordplan announces management buyout by CEO, Aditya Sharma. Ex-Coca Cola Chief, Sanjiv Gupta, amongst new investors
New Delhi, 30th September 2023: Affordplan – a healthcare finance technology platform that works to address revenues for hospitals while addressing out-of-pocket-expenditure for patient families, announced a management-led buyback of all the equity investment previously held by Affordplan’s founders and 4 prominent private equity investors. The buyout was led by Affordplan’s CEO, Aditya Sharma, and a set of new equity investors that include Sanjiv Gupta,…
MIT-WPU Researchers make a breakthrough discovery of a new damselfly species in Southwestern Ghats of Kerala
New Delhi, 30 September 2023: In a remarkable discovery that sheds light on the critical state of our planet’s ecosystems, MIT-WPU researchers have introduced the world to the ‘Armageddon Reedtail -Protosticta Armageddonia ‘ a newly unearthed damselfly species. This new species, with its ominous moniker, serves as a stark reminder of the ecological crisis our world faces due to rampant habitat loss and climate change.…
6th Manipal Marathon in 2024: Running for a Noble Cause – Hospice Care
Bengaluru, Karnataka, September 30, 2023 – The Manipal Academy of Higher Education proudly announces the highly anticipated 6th edition of the Manipal Marathon, scheduled to take place on February 11th, 2024. This year, the Marathon embraces a poignant theme: Hospice Care for People Living with Life-Limiting Illnesses. Under the rallying cry “We are with you all the way,” this event promises to captivate participants from…
Communion Launches In Navi Mumbai
Mumbai, 30th September’23 : Navi Mumbai was missing out on a tropical-chic all day pet-friendly Café – a community space where people congregate, communicate, co-work and converse, with the best F&B offerings. Communion, the all-day cafe is here to save the day. Curated with a vision to make old-school comfort available in a rustic way, Communion is a space where patrons come together to bask…
L&T Finance partners with Ather Energy to offer up to 100 percent of Loan-to-Value (LTV) on Electric Vehicles (EV)
Mumbai, September 30, 2023: L&T Finance, a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) hasa Two-Wheeler Finance business book size of Rs. 9,190 crore as on quarter ending June 2023. L&T Finance today announced its partnership with Ather EnergyIndia’s first intelligent electric vehicle manufacturer with presence in 100+ cities across the country.L&T Finance is amongst one of the leading financiers in the new Two-Wheeler segment and under…
Adani Gangavaram Port inducts two advanced locomotives at the port
Visakhapatnam: September 30th, 2023: Adani Gangavaram Port, the deepest and the most modern port in the country today, announced the induction of two advanced locomotives WDG3A as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance capacity and productivity at the port . The addition of these locomotives represents a significant stride in improving the rail infrastructure within the port, aligning perfectly with the port’s commitment to…
Cost Pressures, Viewer Expectations Play Prominently as M&E Businesses Seek Cloud Agility
Bengaluru, India — September 30, 2023 — Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today published a new research study examining the trends behind the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry’s adoption of cloud technologies. The study, commissioned by Akamai and conducted by Forrester Consulting, surveyed 225 respondents from M&E businesses globally, the majority of whom either influence or…
Lumina Datamatics Launches Artificial Intelligence Services for Publishers
India, September 30, 2023 – Lumina Datamatics, a leading global provider of content and technology solutions, is proud to announce it has launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services for Publishers. Lumina Datamatics’ AI will enhance user experience, save time and money, ensure accessibility compliance, and improve assessment development quality. The AI-powered services include Content Enrichment, Image Recognition, and Assessment Author: Content Enrichment: Enhance user experience…