INFINIX'S NOTE 30 5G SMART PHONE IS UNVEILED .

INFINIX,a renowned smartphone brand unveiled its latest offering in the tech space,the Note 30 5G smart phone.It boasts of an impressive  array  of features including a cutting-edge high resolution camera,an immersive entertainment experience,generous storage capacity,rapid & safe charging capabilities and a premium design that sets it apart from others in its segment.The Note 30 5G supports a total of 14 5G brands and is competitively priced at Rs.13,999/-,& Rs.14,999/- for 8* +128 GB and 16*GB+256GB memory variants respectively.

Mr.Anish Kapoor,CEO,Infinix India said at the launch,"At Infinix,we are committed to meet the diserning demands of the consumers through constant innovation in technology and products.With Note 30 5G,we aim to fill the gaps in the industry driven by the lack of differentiated offerings in a 15K-20K segment.We are confident that this smartphone will give the consumers an optimal blend of 5G connectivity and exceptional value,empowering them to stay connected,entertained and enjoy an unparalleled user experience".

This smartphone operates on the latest Android TM 13 operating system.This device is equipped with the biggest storage of 256GB for high quality photos,videos,music and documents with upto 16GB RAM in the segment. Addressing the media Mr.Kamal Pandey,Product Head,Infinix India said," We build solutions NOT just products." In the spirit of "Made In India' The Company has set up a factory at NOIDA. The Company which started in 2017 announced that they have sold close to 12 million phones. The Company has 1250 service centres in 1000 towns pan India.

igus INDIA MORE THAN DOUBLE REVENUE IN 2 YEARS & PLANS TO INVEST Rs.100 CRORES .

 igus GmbH,the family run Company based in Cologne,Germany,represented in 31 countries & employs 4600 people across the globe,is a world leader in motion plastics.In 2022,igus generated a turnover of 1.15 billion Euros. The company announced its plans to set up a new facility in Bengaluru to further strengthen & grow its successful operations in the country for over two decades, as igus India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the German  Company igus GmbH.

The Company announced its plans to invest Rs.100 crores to enlarge the availability of items & establish value adding processes at its new plant spread over 84,000 Sq.ft with world class equipment and infrastructure in motion plastic production. igus has already invested around Rs.15 crores in the first phase of construction of the facility,which is expected to be operational in the coming months.

igus India revenues have grown from Rs.118 crores in 2020-21 to Rs.199 crores in 2021-22 & to Rs.284 crores in 2022-23.The Company launched 190 new products in 2023 for the India market & several digital services & solutions under its global program "Enjoyneering",advocating fun with innovation in Engineering.Elaborating on the growth plans for India,Mr.Deepak Paul,Managing Director,igus (India) said," Our continued investments in our manufacturing capabilities in India reiterate our commitment to deliver cutting - edge products and solutions to customers here & globally."

Mr.Stephen Moreno Simpson,International Group Development,Igus Gmbh,said,"Igus has been concerned about the environmental impact of plastic and is committed to the concept of recycling to ensure sustainability.Keeping this in mind,we have initiated "Chainge,"a recycling program."

LAUNCH OF 'BHEEM' AN ALL ELECTRIC TWO WHEELER FOR ALL TERRAINS BY OZOTEC IN BENGALURU.

Bheem is designed to excel in all terrains and weather conditions & is set to revolutionize the electric Two wheeler market says Ozotec. With a battery capacity of upto 10kwh and an impressive range of upto 525 kms per charge.Ozotec's Bheem has been meticulously engineered to address the limitations of current electric two wheelers.The IP67-rated battery pack,featuring  an all aluminium Pressure Die Cast (PDC) body,incorporates a Smart Battery Management System (BMS) and advanced wire welding techniques,ensuring the highest level of safety.

Equipped with blue tooth connectivity and a mobile app,Bheem is a smart vehicle that enhances the riding experience.The dashboard displays vital information such as GPS,Speed,Trip meter,GPS navigation,document and media viewer,travel history and other advanced features demanded by today's market says Mr.Bharathan.Founder & CEO of Ozotec.

Bheem comes with a warranty of upto 7 years,providing customers with peace of mind and confidence in their purchase says the Company. Bheem is available in six variants,with ex-showroom prices ranging from Rs.65,990/- to Rs.1,99,990/- in Bangalore depending on the variant purchased.

Padmashri Dr.Mylswamy Annadurai, Former Director ISRO & ChandrayaanMission 1&2, was the Chief Guest.

MAURITIUS PRESIDENT VISITS Dr.AGARWAL'S EYE HOSPITAL AT TIRUNELVELI -TAMILNADU.

 Dr.Agarwal's Eye Hospital, a leading chain of eye Hospitals in India has launched stat-of-the-art  Eye Hospital in Tirunelveli,Tamilnadu. equipped with cutting edge technology,the new hospital aims to consolidate its position as a premier provider of exceptional eye care services in the region.

His Excellency,Mr.Prithivirajsing Roopun G.C.S.K,President of the Republic of Mauritius was the Guest of Honour. Prof.Dr.Amar Agarwal,Chairman, Dr.Agarwals Group of Eye Hospitals & Prof.Dr.D.Lional Raj, Regional Head, Clinical Services,Dr.Agarwal's Eye 

Hospital,Tirunelveli, &the members of the Management team and staff participated in the event.

Dr.Agarwal's Eye Hospital has a network of 138 Hospitals,of which 114 are in India &  rest are in Ghana,Kenya,Mauritius,Mozambique,Madagascar,Nigeria,Rwanda,Tanzania,
 Uganda and Zambia.

SRI LANKAN TOURISM HOLDS A ROADSHOW IN BENGALURU TO PROMOTE TOURISM.

 Sri Lankan Tourism held a Roadshow in Bengaluru yesterday as a part of roadshows held in various cities in India to promote tourism. Mr.Harin Fernando,Minister for Tourism,Sri Lanka was   accompanied by Mr. Chalaka Gajabahu,Chairman,Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, and  Mr.Thisum Jayasuriya,Chairman,Sri Lanka Convention Bureau. Addressing the media the Minister said, Sri Lanka offers diversity of attractions,cultural value and religious attractions like Ramayana Trail for Indian Tourists. Mr.Thisum Jayasuriya,Chairman,Sri Lanka Convention Bureau said," Sri Lanka is a promising MICE destination for Meetings,Conferences & Incentives.The proximity & good connectivity enhances the appeal of Sri Lanka as a cost effective & attractive place for MICE travellers". 

Mr. Chalaka Gajabahu,Chairman,Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau said,Sri Lanka offers a complete destination for families and is a year long destination.

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LAUNCHES ALL NEW BOLERO MAXX PIK-UP RANGE ,STARTING Rs.7.85 Lakhs (ex-showroom).

 Mahindra & Mahindra , launched its all new Bolero MAXX Pik-Up range with powerful features and performance delivering an unprecedented value proposition to customers and operators. It is lighter,more compact and versatile,the All New Boloero MaXX Pik-Up range sets new benchmarks  for pay load capacity,fuel efficiency,safety and the overall driving experience.It also incorporate smart engineering  to deliver much greater value than ever before.

The all new Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range  promises to be a game changer with an all new platform while carrying over the core values and strengths that are synonymous with the Bolero DNA- Robustness, Toughness,Reliability,Low maintenance cost and High resale value. The vehicle is available in TWO series,i.e HD Series and CITY Series . The vehicle has MaXX Technology (iMaXX app),with over 50 features including vehicle tracking,route planning,expense management,geo fencing and health monitoring. iMaXX offers key insights to improve fleet management and much more. It has MaXX Comfort and MaXX safety features.

Mr.Veejay Nakra,President,Automotive Division,M&M said,' As a Company deeply committed to the 'Make In India' initiative,we take immense pride in pioneering and developing products that are not only customer centric but also reflect our commitment to contribute towards India's  economic growth.The all New Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range offers state-of-the-art features,unmatched power,maximum payload capacities and higher mileage,promising that each journey is productive and fatigue free for drivers.".

The New Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range can be booked at a minimum  Down payment of Rs.24,999/-,with Mahindra also offering attractive financing schemes  for a seamless purchase and ownership experience.

MANORAMA IYENGAR MEMORIAL DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES - INAUGURAL LECTURE BY Dr.PUNEETH IYENGAR,M.D.,Ph.D.

 Bengaluru. 12th April,2023.

Dr.Puneeth Iyengar,M.D.Ph.D, Chief of Lung Radiation Oncology Service, Vice Chair,Strategy & Program Development, & Associate Professor,Dept.of Radiation Oncology,UT South Western Medical Center,Dallas,USA, delivered the Inaugural Lecture of Manorama Iyengar Memorial Distinguished Speaker series on 12th April,2023. The inaugural lecture series was Co-Sponsored by NIAS & the Iyengar Medical Education Foundation (IMEF).The talk was titled " The new advances in Cancer Treatment ". Dr.Puneeth Iyengar has been appointed a Full member & Metastatic Service Chief in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City,USA beginning June 1st,2023.

He started out by suggesting that cancer treatment  in India can certainly improve -be it with prevention early detection,use of appropriate therapies for individual cancers, and willingness to be positive and have hope even for the most advanced stages of cancer. He also argued that some of the greatest future advances in cancer can develop in India itself,because of the quality of the clinicians and researchers/scientists,the improving access to the most advanced technologies ,and because of the high volume of cancer patients through which unique knowledge can be gained. What takes some countries many years to finish cancer clinical trials could be done in a few months to years in India due to the number of cancer patients.

Some of the advances  Dr.Iyengar mentioned in his talk included the improving imaging of cancers and the ability to detect cancers in the blood stream for earlier cancer identification. Dr.Iyengar,in his hour long talk,focused on Three new treatment Paradigms to treat cancer,Viz: 1.Immuno Therapy, 2.Radiation for Advanced disease & 3.Big Data Enterprises.i.e integration of big data and artificial intelligence to optimize cancer care in a personalized fashion for each and every individual.

Dr.Iyengar also focused on was in the synergistic integration of immuno therapy and other systemic agents with local therapies such as radiation and /or surgery in the management of cancers.

Dr.Iyengar is currently leading one of the largest international efforts,funded by the US National cancer Institute in the form of clinical trial NRG LU 002
to determine if radiation &immuno therapy combined can prolong the lives of stage 4 lung cancer patients who have limited extent of metastatic spread.At the end of his talk, Dr.Iyengar addressed number of questions from the audience,including those regarding the current generation of cancer vaccines,the use of Yoga & Music therapy to improve cancer outcomes.

PROTON BEAM THERAPY,A REVOLUTION IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY,BRINGS A NEW RAY OF HOPE TO CANCER PATIENTS-FIRST TIME IN INDIA.

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC),South Asia's first & only Proton Therapy Centre ,has successfully treated a 12 year old boy, Venkata Srisaravana Vemula from Bengaluru with Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) for pinealoblastoma- a rare type of cancer that occurs in the pineal gland of the brain. The pineal gland is located in the centre of the brain and it produces a harmone called melatonin,which plays a role in the natural sleep -wake cycle of the human body.

The International Association of Cancer Registries (IARC)  states that there are around 28,000 cases of brain cancer reported in India every year and alarmingly 24,000 people die due to brain tumours  annually. So far, APCC has treated over 300 cases of brain tumours,22 of which are from Bengaluru.

Dr.Srinivas Chilukuri,Consultant, Radiation Oncology,Apollo Proton Cancer Centre,Chennai,said," the boy's tumour was in the pineal gland, a risky location in the centre of the brain,and proton therapy helps deliver highly focused protons,spot by spot and layer by layer, to disrupt the tumour and target radiation to the size and shape of the tumour without harming the surrounding healthy tissues."The protons destroy tumour and hit at the target and can be stopped exactly where they want to stop. There is only one proton Therapy centre is in the country at Chennai.  UK, a small country compared to India has 4 centres.

Mr.Dinesh Madhavan, President,Group Oncology and International,Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd,Said," we remain committed to advancing the field of cancer treatment and investing in cutting-edge-technology such as proton therapy in the treatment of cancer, to ensure that our patients receive the best possible outcomes".

Another patient Navadiya Jemin Manshkhbhai, was also treated  at APCC was present in the press meet.

Proton therapy is being encouragingly adopted for the treatment  of various cancers such as brain & Spine tumours,skull base tumours,oral cancers,gastro intestinal cancers bone and soft tissue tumours,breast cancers,thoracic cancers,(lung cancer),genitourinry cancers(prostate cancer)and predominantly
in paediatric cancers except for leukaemia.

JK TYRE LAUNCHES 'LE VITAS ULTRA' HIGH PERFORMANCE PREMIUM CAR TYRES IN KARNATAKA.

 Indian Tyre major JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., launched 'Levitas Ultra' range of tyres today in Bengaluru.

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., : The flagship Company of JK Group is among the world's top 25 manfacturers. Pioneers of radial technology,the Company produced the first radial tyre in 1977 and is currently the market leader in the truck & Bus radial segment.The company provides end to end solutions across passenger vehicles,commercial vehicles,farming and three wheeler segments. JK Tyre is present in 105 countries with more than 180 global distributors.The Company has 12 globally benchmarked sustainable manufacturing facilities -9 in India and 3 in Mexico -that collectively produce around 32 million tyres annually.The Company has a strong network of more than 6000 dealers and 650+dedicated brand shops called Steel Wheels and Xpress wheels.

Mr.Anuj Kathuria,President (India),JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., said, " we are excited to have entered the luxury car tyre market with Levitas Ultra and are keen to address our customers' emerging needs.The new tyres are designed & engineered with cutting-edge-technology,keeping domestic road conditions and infrastructure in mind.The new Levitas Ultra tyres provide the best ride and handling,grip levels,noise reduction and braking in its segment and are proof of our proficient  team's dedication to provide supreme performance".

JK Tyre plans to enlarge its portfolio of 'Levitas Ultra' by introducing 19 to 22" tyre range,to cover the entire gamut of luxury cars.The Levitas Ultra has been rated 5 star for fuel savings.These premium tyres were  optimized and adapted with its core DNA of 'Ultra High Performance' through user trials and broad testing in the most demanding conditions and terrains,both in India & Europe.

Levitas Ultra is available in seven sizes for variety of vehicles and will be available across key cities from 1st of April,2023.

BYD INDIA INAUGURATES ITS 3rd PASSENGER VEHICLE SHOWROOM IN BENGALURU. INDIA'S FIRST SPORTY BORN E-SUV IS NOW AVAILABLE STARTING FROM INR 33.99 LAKHS (All India Ex-Showroom).

 The world's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD inaugurated its third passenger vehicle showroom at Cunningham Road, in Bengaluru today.The show room is run & managed by 111 years old VST Group.The showroom was inaugurated by Mr.Arun Surendra,MD,VST Group   and 

Mr.Sanjay Gopalakrishnan,Senior Vice President,Electric Paasenger  Vehicle Business BYD India.The showroom is spread across 2759 Sq.ft & is equipped to offer customers best-in-store experience and after sales support. BYD aims to expand to 53+ showrooms by the end of 2023 & promote sustainable development of society,and implement its "Cool the earth by 1degree C initiative.

Speaking on the occasion,Mr.Sanjay Gopalakrishnan of BYD said,"we are delighted to inaugurate our third passenger car dealership in Bengaluru with VST Group,which will help us to reach wider target audience in karnataka & its resonates our commitment to our customers & contributing towards a zero pollution environment for the future generation".

Mr.Arun Surendra of VST Group said, " we have been witnessing an overwhelming response for the electric vehicles in the city and are sure to make  an impact with BYD's increasing presence in the state."

About BYD India : BYD India was established in March,2007 in Chennai,with an office in New Delhi.The Indian subsidiary has two factories,covering more than 1,40,000 Sqm with a cumulative investment of over $200 million.The business covers electric passenger cars,battery energy storage,electric buses,electric trucks,electric forklifts,mobile components etc.

Th E-SUV has 7 airbags & Mr.Sanjay Goplakrishnan said,it is one of the safest SUV's in the country. 

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.