Expert Insights: Year-End 2024 Perspectives

Mr. Dilip Modi, Founder & CEO of Spice Money “2024 has been a landmark year for the fintech industry, achieving unprecedented milestones in innovation and financial inclusion. India now boasts 26 fintech unicorns, including one decacorn, with registered startups surging from 2,100 in 2021 to 10,200 in 2024 and a combined valuation of $125 billion. Payments and lending categories attracted the maximum amount of funding,…

CEAT Strengthens Retail Footprint in Kolkata to Meet Premium Tyre Demand

New Delhi, India – 19 December, 2024: CEAT, a leading tyre manufacturer, announced the opening of three new CEAT Shoppe outlets in Kolkata as part of its strategic expansion into premium retail spaces. This move aims to address the increasing demand for high-performance tyres in the city. The new outlets were inaugurated today by CEAT’s leadership team, including Vishal Pawar, Senior Vice President – Global…

Leadership Roundtable on Workforce Dynamics Held by TeamLease Services in Delhi

Delhi, December 19, 2024: TeamLease Services, India’s leading staffing solutions company revolutionizing employment and workforce dynamics, successfully hosted a leadership roundtable discussion titled ‘Decoding People Supply Chain’ in Delhi. The event, spearheaded by Subburathinam P, COO of TeamLease, brought together industry leaders, HR experts, and business strategists to discuss critical challenges and opportunities in workforce management amid a rapidly evolving economic landscape. The discussion addressed…

Exide Energy Partners with Honeywell for Building Automation at Indian Lithium-Ion Gigafactory

BENGALURU, India, 19th December 2024: Honeywell today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide building automation solutions to Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), a fully owned subsidiary of Exide Industries Ltd, India’s largest battery maker. This technology deployment underscores Honeywell’s commitment to the Make in India initiative and also supports Honeywell’s alignment of its portfolio to three compelling megatrends, including automation and…

Accor Unveils Plans for New Luxury Hotels in Goa

DELHI, INDIA – Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with more than 1,000 properties across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce a partnership with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels in the booming tourism market of Goa, India. Raffles Hotels & Resorts will deliver its legendary service and spirit of enchanted glamour to Raffles Goa Shiroda, an extraordinary resort…

Nominations Open for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, Offering INR 2 Crore Prize

Bengaluru, India, 19th December 2024 – Aster DM Healthcare has announced the fourth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, inviting nurses worldwide to apply for the prestigious INR 2 Crore prize. The award recognizes exceptional contributions to healthcare, celebrating the dedication and impact of nurses across diverse areas of practice. Registered nurses can submit their applications via www.asterguardians.com, showcasing their work in Patient…

2024 International Conference on Advanced Materials: A Global Effort Towards Smarter, Sustainable Manufacturing

Kolkata, December 19, 2024: JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research (JISIASR) organised the prestigious International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (ICAMM 2024) at the JISMSR Campus in Santragachi. The conference welcomed an illustrious lineup of global experts, including Prof. Goutam Chattopadhyay, Senior Scientist, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA; Prof. Dipankar Das Sarma, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India; Prof. Józef T. Haponiuk,…

The Gut-Diabetes Connection: Can Improving Digestive Health Help Manage Diabetes

By- Dr. Urman Dhruv, Sr. Consultant Physician, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad Diabetes is a complex, challenging disease that requires daily management and a careful balance of diet, exercise, and often medication to keep blood sugar levels stable. For those affected worldwide, the demands of diabetes management can be overwhelming, with strict routines and lifestyle changes essential to avoid complications. While we often focus on controlling blood…

Kenvue India Highlights Hydration Deficiencies in Non-Diarrheal Illnesses Through New Report

Hyderabad, 19th December 2024: Kenvue, the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, launches its latest evidence report on the role of fluids, electrolytes and energy (FEE) in non-diarrheal illnesses which include conditions like fevers, respiratory infections, viral illnesses, heat exhaustion, general weakness etc. Only 3/10 physicians treat dehydration in patients with Non-Diarrheal Illnesses While the treatment of diarrheal diseases and associated dehydration is…

MIT Marks 50 Years of Excellence with Golden Reunion Celebration

Bengaluru, 19 December 2024: The Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) marked a historic occasion today by hosting the Golden Reunion of the 1965-70 and 1969-74 alumni batches, alongside a grand celebration of the institute’s transformation from Manipal Engineering College (MEC) to MIT. This milestone event not only rekindled cherished memories but also honored the remarkable journey of this prestigious institution, which has been a cornerstone…

Hikvision Launches Advanced Millimeter Wave Body Scanning Security System for Next-Gen Protection

Today’s security threats have become more quickly and effectively controlled thanks to developing technologies. In this context, one of the technologies that has come to the fore in recent years is millimeter wave (mmWave) body scanners. Hikvision’s innovative systems in this field take security measures to the highest level and enable the detection and prevention of threats. This article will detail what a millimeter wave…

Historic Medical Education Reform in Philippines Receives Final Government Approval for Indian Students

19th December 2024: In the third and final government approval, the Philippines government in its groundbreaking move, approved in the house amendments in their Philippine Medical Act, for foreign nationals to practice in Philippines. The new amendment in the Philippines, The Medical Act offers Indian students a clear path to practice medicine in the Philippines, responding to the growing demand for high-quality medical education among…

Panasonic, T-Hub Partner with Four Startups to Promote Cost-Effective Wired Communication Tech in India

Hyderabad, India – 19th December 2024 – Panasonic, a global leader in innovative technologies, in association with T-Hub, the world’s largest innovation campus and India’s premier startup incubator, announced four start-ups – Ayka Control Systems, GoVidyouth Mobility, PureLogic Labs India, Xeeed IO as the finalists of the Innovation Challenge. The finalists will work closely with India Innovation Center (IIC) and Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PHD) –…

Memory Foam Turns 58: The Sleep Company Urges Consumers to Upgrade to Gen Z SmartGRID Tech

Mumbai, 19th December 2024: For six decades, the world has embraced countless technological advancements, yet millions of consumers still rely on 58-year-old memory foam. Innovation is taking over the world head on, modern technology is in your phone, car and just about everywhere. Modern sleep solutions are here to revolutionise the world of comfort for you making it the most important factor for healthier lifestyle…

ICICI Bank Partners with Times Internet to Introduce Exclusive Super-Premium Credit Card

Mumbai: ICICI Bank and Times Internet, a digital arm of The Times of India Group, today announced the launch of a super-premium co-branded metal credit card. Powered by Visa, the ‘Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card’ provides exceptional experiences, travel benefits, luxury lifestyle services and curated privileges designed to cater to the tastes of high-net-worth individuals. Adding to its uniqueness, the inaugural cards are crafted…

2024 Sees Amaravati, Guntur, and Vijayawada Rise as Popular Residential Destinations in South India

New Delhi, Dec 19, 2024: According to Magicbricks, India’s leading real estate portal, Amaravati, Guntur and Vijaywada are emerging as the new residential favourites in South India in 2024. Based on the preferences of over 2 crore customers on the platform, Amaravati (49.10% YoY), Guntur (38.27% YoY) and Vijaywada (31.95% YoY) enjoyed increased searches (demand). At the same time, due to high uptick, residential supply…

Meghalaya’s Creative Economy Gets a Boost with Hello Meghalaya Conclave

New Delhi, December 19th, 2024: The Hello Meghalaya Conclave took place in Shillong, serving as a vibrant gathering for the cultural community. As Meghalaya’s indigenous OTT platform, Hello Meghalaya offers invaluable opportunities to filmmakers, artists, and content creators. The event was organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya. Since the launch of Hello Meghalaya in 11th July 2024, the app had seen an…

Ola Consumer Takes Ola Food National, Introduces Fast Delivery ‘Dash’ in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, December 19, 2024: Ola Consumer today announced the pan-India expansion of Ola Food and the launch of Dash, its 10 minute quick food delivery service, now operational in Bengaluru, further strengthening its mission to redefine India’s food delivery landscape. With these launches, Ola Consumer sets new benchmarks in convenience, affordability and speed, by combining scale, efficiency and savings, and leveraging its deep integration with…

Ascendion Earns Great Place to Work Certification, Reflecting Strong Employee Satisfaction

Mumbai, 19th December 2024: Ascendion, a trailblazer in AI-powered software engineering, is proud to announce once again its certification as a great workplace. This global accolade reinforces our commitment to a workplace culture that drives innovation, fosters inclusion, and empowers individuals to thrive. At Ascendion, we redefine what it means to be a technology leader by delivering “Engineering to the Power of AI.” Our mission…

Corporate Travelers Benefit as Flyzy and Adani Digital Labs Improve Duty-Free and Pranam Offerings

19th December 2024, New Delhi: Flyzy, one of India’s leading travel-tech platforms has announced an exciting partnership with Adani Digital Labs, a subsidiary of the Adani Group. This strategic collaboration enables Flyzy customers to conveniently purchase duty-free items and avail Adani Pranaam services directly through the Flyzy’s dashboard. The integration is now live, offering Flyzy users the ease of accessing these premium Adani services from…

KIIT World School Brings Together Global Educators at World School Summit 2024

Gurugram: KIIT World School has organized the World School Summit 2024 (Robochamps) on December 17. This summit has brought educational leaders to discuss the future of education. The chief guest and resource person was Mr. Akshaya Ahuja. During his visit, he toured the school campus and commended the school’s efforts in providing diverse resources to students while fostering strong cultural values. The purpose of the…