BENGALURU BASED EV START UP 'RIVER'.LAUNCHES ' INDIE',THE SUV OF SCOOTERS. PRE ORDERS ARE OPEN, DELIVERIES TO COMMENCE FROM AUGUST,2023.

 Bengaluru based electric vehicle start Up 'RIVER'  launches 'INDIE',the SUV of Scooters. Indie is conceived & designed in the River R&D Facility in Bengaluru and will be manufactured in the River factory in Hoskote spanning over 1,20,000 Sq.ft.

" River's mission is to improve the day to day lives of people through a design-first approach.Our first product 'Indie' is a bold statement,combining Two different offerings-Utility & Lifestyle.It will be the most sensible scooter with the right mix of practicality,capability & style,"said Mr.Aravind Mani Co-Founder & CEO of River.

Indie features 14" wheels,the first of its kind in any electric scooter being sold in India.The large wheels offer a commanding riding position with great ride-ability and manoeuvrability on a variety of road conditions.The scooter has the largest storage in any scooter with a massive 43 L under seat storage and a 12L in front glove box.The signature twin beam head lamps and an unique tail lamp design give the scooter a distinct look while ensuring maximum visibility on the road.

The unique combination of design elements and technical specs gives Indie a distinct character,something  that inspires you to do more and be more" says Mr.Vipin George,Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at River.

The riding position is ergonomically designed to comfortably accommodate individuals of different heights.The powerful motor with a peak power of 6.7kWcan take indie to a top speed of 90 kmph and have a gradeability of 18 degrees.Indie is priced at Rs.1,20,000/- (ex showroom Bengaluru).Pre orders are open on the river website with deliveries starting from August 2023. 

FEDERATION OF INDIAN GRANITE & STONE INDUSTRY ORGANISES 15th EDITION OF STONA 2023.

 The 15th edition of Bi annual STONA 2023,the third largest International Stone Fair began yesterday in Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) yesterday.A flagship initiative of the Federation of Indian Granite & Stone Industry (FIGSI) will go on till 18th February,2023.STONA has come a long way since its first edition in 1987,having grown by leaps & bounds over the last four decades,enabling exports to cross Rs.15,000 crores by year 2022.The investment in the stone industry likewise has witnessed a steep climb in the country during this period crossing Rs.50,000 crores and employing over 2 million. The 15th edition of STONA 2023 is expected to generate business over Rs.1000 crores in natural stones.

STONA is a bi annual event in the stone industry that provides a platform for manufacturers,exporters suppliers and service providers to showcase their products,services and technology. " STONA is great oppurtunity for the stone industry to network and collaborate,as well as to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in the industry" says Mr.Ishwinder Singh,President, FIGSI. Whether you are a manufacturer,exporter,supplier or service provider,STONA is an excellent oppurtunity to promote business,make new contacts and stay up to date with the latest developments in the industry added Mr.Manoj Kumar Singh, Chairman,STONA & Vice President FIGSI.

STONA 2023 was inaugurated by Mr.Halappa Achar,Minister of Mines & Geology,Govt. of Karnataka. India is home to the second largest deposit of natural stones in the world,with 15% of the world's natural stone reserves,equivalent to 46.23 billion cubic metres.The country is also one of the top 5 granite producing countries along with China & Brazil.

Mr. S.Krishna Prasad, General Secretary, FIGSI said," Currently there is huge accumulation of Quarry waste which is a major threat to environment.This waste needs to be constructively utilised as a value added product as well as meet social issues such as prevention of coastal erosion,use of aggregates and M-sand as replacement for natural river sand ,usage in road construction,to name a few. In short, the waste needs to be viewed as an asset and used in accordance as done in countries like China."

With the right policy support in place that is conducive for growth of the natural stone industry,the annual growth going forward can be expected to reach 10-15% ,aided by an increase in exports to the tune of 15 to 20%. Creating conducive atmosphere will also push up investments to  Rupees One  lakh crores from the current Rs.50,000 crores thus providing  employment to an additional 15 lakh skilled and semi skilled workers in both rural & semi urban areas.

CANARA BANK GETS NEW M.D AND CEO.

 Mr.K.Satyanarayana Raju has been appointed as New Managing Director & CEO of Canara Bank with effect from 07.02.2023. Earlier, he was Executive Director of  Canara Bank. He is a Physics Graduate,Post graduate in Business Administration (Banking & Finance) & CAIIB.

9th INTERNATIONAL YOUNG CHEF OLYMPIAD 2023 ORGANISED BY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT.

IIHM YOUNG CHEF OLYMPIAD 2023 (YCO 2023)  Is an unique competitive event being held for the ninth time since its inception in 2015 with around 60 countries participating this time.Held under the auspices of the International Hospitality Council,UK,the competition  is organised by International Institute of Hotel management (IIHM),a part of Indismart group.IIHM has announced the schedule of YCO 2023 which is as follows:

1.29th January 2023- IIHM-YCO Global Congress on sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism at Siri Fort Auditorium,New Delhi. 

2. 29th January,2023 - Opening ceremony at Siri Fort Auditorium,New Delhi.

3. 31 st January & 1st February,2023 - Round 1 for groups C-F at IIHM Goa,IIHM,Bengaluru,IIHM,Pune  and IIHM,Hyderabad campuses  and also the announcement of qualifiers for the Grand Finale,Plate Trophy,and YCO Dr.Suborno Bose Challenge,International United World of Chefs at IIHM,Kolkata Global campus.

4.3rd  February,2023,-Grand Finale & Plate Trophy Finale   at IIHM Global Campus,Kolkata 

5.  4th February,2023 - Awards Nite & Closing Ceremony at Nicco Park Complex,Salt Lake City,Kolkata.

The 9th International IIHM Young Chef Olympiad 2023 will constitute a panel of finest Chef judges comprising some of the best known Chefs & Hospitality Stalwarts across the globe.The Chairman of the  Grand Jury  is the legendary,Prof.David Foskett,MBE and Principal Mentor,Padmashri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

About IIHM - International Institute of Hotel Management  Campuses are located across eleven National & International cities.Students passing out of IIHM are armed with an International degree from the University of West London and equipped with global hospitality skills that enable easy placements in any hospitality brand across the world.

AERO INDIA 2023 - 13TH TO 17th FEBRUARY 2023 AT AIR FORCE STATION, YELAHANKA,BENGALURU. KARNATAKA.

 Aero India is a biennial Air Show  and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru from 13th February TO 17th February, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka,Bengaluru,Karnataka.

 As on date There are 647 exhibitors,of which Indian Exhibitors are :579 and Foreign Exhbitors:68.  24 countries will be participating in this Biennial event.

CIRCON-2023 - INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY- A NEW WAY TO TREAT BENIGN DISEASE & CANCER . A BOON TO OUR SOCIETY.

 Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology- Karnataka state chapter launched its Two day workshop  CIRCON-2023 -Clinical Interventional Radiology Conference 2023. This workshop introduces the latest technology in the field of vascular & Interventional Radiology to professionals & students.Interventional Radiology (IR) is a super speciality  amongst medical specialities.This is a specialised field in Radiology where image guidance,such as X-Rays,Ultra sound Computed Tomography(CT) & magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are used to perform a wide range of minimally invasive procedures.This method is useful in treating mainly Uterine Fibroid (without removing Uterus)enlarged prostate (without Catheter,day care),Varicose veins (under local anesthesia),thyroid nodule (without neck scar),liver cancer (without surgery),peripheral arterial diseases (angioplasty) and many more. 

Speaking to media, Dr.Reddi prasad,President ISVIR Karnataka siad," IR's perform procedures through a tiny incision and this is termed as "Pin Hole" as opposed to Key Hole or open surgery".

Dr.Rohit Madhurkar,Secretary,ISVIR,Karnataka,said," Interventional Radiology is a boon to the modern health care system with cutting edge,most advanced techniques to treat common health problems in a simple way. significant advantages to the patients are,there is no scar,no blood loss,less painful,infections are rare,early discharge and quicker resumption to routine activities."

Dr.Vidya Bhargavi,Treasurer,ISVIR,Karnataka siad," Interventional radiolgy has revolutionised the cancer care from diagnostic to targeted therapies providing the best possible quality of Life'

 Advise to Patients:

Doctors suggested that  it will be better if the patients take opinion of Interventional  Radiologists before undergoing any major surgery.

MILLETS AND ORGANICS - INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2023 FROM 20TH JANUARY TO 22nd JANUARY,2023.

 Post Pandemic,people have become more conscious of healthy food and lifestyle and are switching to healthier diets and general well being.As the world looks for new choices in healthy and sustainable food, Millets and Organics,the traditional food that has been grown and consumed over the ages as the preferred diet.

The year 2023 is declared as " International Year of Millets" by United Nations.The Global production of Millets was 30.5 Million Tonnes,of which India alone produces 12.5 Million tonnes which works out to 41%  of the world production. Karnataka has been a fore runner in promoting Organics and Millets nationally and globally 7 held three successful events in 2017,2018 & 2019. The Fourth edition of this mega event "Millets & Organics -International Trade Fair,2023 will be held from 20-22 January,2023 at Tripuravasini,Palace Ground,Bengaluru.The Trade fair is organised by Dept.of Agriculture,Govt. of Karnataka in collaboration with KAPPEC and ICCOA as the knowledge partner.The three day mega event will hafe the Following:

1. Exhibition: There will be more than 300 stalls in the exhibition with over 110 companies have already booked 218 stalls which will  have a wide range of products in the millets & Organics.

2. International Pavilion with participation from various Countries & organisations.

3. International Conference with the theme:" Millets Organics & Natural Farming: Oppurtunities amidst Challenges.

4. Farmers Workshop.

5. Millet & Organic Food Court. 

6.Buyer - Seller Meets. AND

7.The Karnataka Pavilion which will showcase the smart agricultural policies,practices,technology varied agro climates and soil of the state which which makes Karnataka not just a producer,but the enabler of Next Gen Smart Food,new businesses,technology,producers,consumers & markets.

The Roadshow was inaugurated by Mr.B.C.Patil,Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of Karnataka.

INDIA ENERGY WEEK FROM 6 TO 8 FEBRUARY,2023,IN BANGALORE.

India will account for 25% of Global demand growth till 2040.India is leading the transition in areas of Bio Fuels,gas based economy.Green Hydrogen,Solar energy even as we take transformative steps to increase domestic exploration & production of traditional hydrocarbons.India Energy Week will enable all of us to get together to innovate and devise solutions to solve the global energy trilemma of security,affordability and availability as well as devise solutions for the future global energy transition.  Mr.Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas addressed the media.

The Tagline of India Energy Week is Growth,Collaboration and Transition. India Energy Week comes at a critical time,with the challenges of energy security and environmental sustainability impacting long term energy transition,and paths towards decarbonisation.

The inaugural edition of India Energy Week will take place from 6th TO 8th February,2023 in Bengaluru,India. More than 650 exhibitors from over 50 countries will participate in the exhibition that will host National pavilion representations from 10 countries. Companies from various industries like Hydro Carbons,Alternative & Renewable energy & Utilities & Power generation will participate along with Construction & Industrialisation,Technology services  & Government & Academia.

CIEL GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN TECH PLATFORMS AS PART OF ITS IPO ROAD MAP. ANNOUNCES H1 RESULTS FOR 2022-23.

 CIEL means ' sky' in French .The vision of the company is to reach the peak of excellence & emerge as the most progressive and respected HR player in the markets they operate in. Their Tagline is "HR Inspired by Science".

CIEL is one of the leading workforce & Skilling solution Companies in India,is taking strides in its expansion plans by organic as well as inorganic growth.

CIEL,aanounced its strategic investment today in Next Leap Career Solutions Private Ltd.,(Brand name:JOMBAY) by signing an agreement to acquire 100% equity stake in tranches.They are presently acquiring 76.33% stake.With this acquisition,CIEL Group strengthens its position further as a workforce solutions Company by leveraging technology. JOMBAY's technology solutions are used by more than 500 marquee organisations for identifying and building great managers & leaders and making them future ready.Every year more than 200,000 managers and leaders go through Jombay's assessment & development programs.

CIEL has recorded 80% growth in y-o-y revenue for H1 2022-23 with sales Rs.382.59 crores and Operating EBITDA of Rs.4.58 crores.CIEL opertes from 74 offices across 50 locations now, and plans to expand further.  ProSculpt leverages CIEL HR's immense industry network to bring to educational institutions and students the best oppurtunities for final placements & internships. ProSculpt platform also enables students access a wide array of learning content and assess themselves and plan their learning journey towards higher job related knowledge & skills.

Addressing the media,Mr.K.Pandiarajan,Executive Chairperson & Director-Ma Foi Group & CIEL Group said,"80% growth in H1 and the onset of the inorganic journey shows the growth ambitions and the inherent strength of the brand.I am confident that CIEL,the fastest growing player among the Top 10 in India's HR industry,will continue to lead the innovations and emerge as one of the top 5 workforce and skilling solution companies in India by 2025".

Talking about the Jombay acquisition,Mr,Aditya Narayan Mishra,Mg.Director & CEO-CIEL HR services said," This acquisition,in line with our IPO plans,is part of our strategic vision to expand our technology led offerings in the HR services domain.With this acquisition, we penetrate deeper in the market and expand our margins".

CURATAL - A TALENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY ENLARGING ITS VISION TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS.

CURATAL,ushers in the concept of curated talent.This means that industry's HR Managers save substantial amount of time,money and energy in various activities that involve search,evaluation and nurturing talent. Earlier, this year,Curatal changed its identity from First IPO (Interview Process Outsourcing), to a leading player in interview process outsourcing,with the distinction of conducting over ONE Million interviews for 200+ clients with over 4500 technical experts.

CURATAL,has enlarged its vision to provide talent management solutions,leveraging its pioneering advantage in curated talent.These include SEA (an acronym that stands for search,Engage,and Acquire),talent audit,talent pipe and virtual campus.

CURATAL,whose vision is to be the preferred partner in enabling curated talent across levels,across industries & across the globe, through an innovative platform.To achieve this,they are working with a mission to curate talent,connect them with organisations and thus create oppurtunities.

To  lend impetus to Curatal's initiatives,Mr.Pruthvi Nanjappa has joined as its Co-Founder and CEO says Mr.Manjunath R, Co-Founder & COO,Curatal.He says," Pruthvi joining us is definitely a milestone moment for us.His 25 years of experience with several reputed MNC's and an entrepreneurial mindset will give us an edge."

With an interesting tagline "Heads You Win",Curatal has begun well to take forward the concept of Curated talent-whose time is now. 

APOLLO CANCER CENTRE PERFORMS ENDOSCOPIC TRANSCANAL EXCISION OF FACIAL NERVE SCHWANNOMA FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE WORLD.

 With a focus on innovating new techniques for the treatment of rare cnacer cases,Apollo Cancer Centre,Bengaluru has been at the forefront of battling cancer with advanced care.Apollo Care Centre  recently made a breakthrough in treating facial nerve,Schwannoma. Dr.Satish Nair,Senior Consultant,ENT & Head & Neck Oncology,Apollo Cancer Centre, along with a team of medical experts performed endoscopic transcanal excision of facial nerve Schwannoma on a 35 year old patient who was suffering from right sided facial weakness for the last Two years.This is for the first time in the world that the principles of Head and neck,lateral skull-base approach,and endoscopic techniques were used together to retain the entire functionality of the ear.

The team did an otoendoscopy that revealed a pinkish pale-non-pulsatile mass behind the intact tympanic membrane at the posterosuperior quadrant.Further examination showed that the patient had right sided Grade V lower motor neuronal facial palsy and her high-resolution computed tomography of Temporal bone revealed a mass in the facial recess eroding the posterior genu of the facial nerve,which suggests facial nerve Schwannoma.

Dr.Satish Nair,Senior Consultant,said,"The surgery was a tough one but with the right technique and expertise,we were able to pull off the world's first endoscopic trans canal excision of facial nerve Schwannoma,The patient is doing well post the surgery".

Sharing the thoughts on the surgery,Dr.Manish Mattoo,CEO,Apollo Hospitals,Karnataka Region,said," At Apollo Cancer Centre,we stand committed to our mission of providing the finest world class treatments to the patients who put their trust and lives in the hands of our doctors and  surgeons.".            

                       Dr. Satish Nair, Senior Consultant,ENT & Head  &

                      Neck Oncology,Apollo Cancer Centre,Bengaluru

                       addressing media.

About Facial nerve Schwannoma : is a rare slow growing tumors accounting for less than 1% of all temporal bone tumors.It grows on the 7th cranial nerve of the facial nerve.It is benign and slow growing tumor.It is also known as a Facial neuroma.In India, the incidence of facial nerve schwannoma is One in 50,000.

Apollo Cancer Centre:  is present across 14 cities and have 1000 dedicated beds & over 250 Oncologists.Today, people from 147 countries come to India for  treatment at Apollo Cancer Centres.

ANVAYAA EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINTS IN KARNATAKA.- SERVES OVER 500 FAMILIES IN BENGALURU.

 Anvayaa,India's first and only IOT and AI tech based  personalised elderly care platform in the country.It is expanding its foot print in Karnataka by launching operations in Bengaluru,Mysuru and Mangalore.Anvayaa is an unique platform that synergizes the disruptive use of technology along with personalization through a network of care Managers,24 X7  care coordinator support, and a network of over 350 verified and trusted partners providing proactive and predictive healthcare,household,travel and leisure,legal and companionship assistance that makes their life easy for elders  and brings peace of mind to their family.

To expand the service offerings,Anvayya launched " ANVAYAA NISCHINT"- a Healthy & stress free living for elders & their families. Addressing media,Mr.Prashant Reddy,Founder & Managing Director,Anvayaa Kin-care Pvt.Ltd., said," With the changes happenings in the Indian Society,more & more nuclear families emerging,& children living abroad,elders feel loneliness,services provided by Anvayaa will provide a much needed solution". Anvayaa has handled over 350+ medical emergencies and provided immediate logistic support (response time of under 3 minutes) to the elderly to get access to healthcare in time.

Ms.Vinaya Prasad,Popular Indian Actress & Mr.Gopinath,a former Banker were also present on the occasion.