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.

PANASONIC LAUNCHES I-CLASS KITCHEN - A BRIDGE TO LUXURY KITCHEN SOLUTION .

 Panasonic Life  Solutions India, one of the largest domestic manufacturers of electrical construction materials,housing and diverse electronics technologies,announced the launch of its exclusive  I -Class Modular Kitchen Range.This new range will be a one stop shop for home owners looking to customise their kitchens using a combination of Japanese technology and Indian production,as well as customisable aesthetics for users seeking affordable luxury options. The new range will be available in 23 cities pan India via 25 retail stores.

This new I-Class kitchen range is a great combination of best in class material sourced across India and the latest technology from Japan.It boasts of an array of highly customisable features including 100% smart storage to provide maximum space utility for Indian Households.Panasonic Life Solutions,India also promises a 10 year replacement  guarantee on the new range.

Mr.Yoshiyuki Kitazaki, Asst.Director,Kitchen Furniture,Bathroom & sanitary fittings Business Division of Panasonic Housing solutions Co.Ltd., said," we believe Indian market is the most important region for our overseas business.And this month, we release a new product.I-Class Kitchen made in India".

Mr.Dinesh Aggarwal, Jt.Managing Director,Panasonic Life Solutions India,said," With the economic growth,India is witnessing a paradigm change in user expectation,design,and utility of kitchen spaces".

SHIBULAL FAMILY PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES -SANGAMAM MUSIC FESTIVAL HELD IN BENGALURU.

 Shibulal,(Co-Founder of Infosys)  & his family began its philanthropic journey in 1998 by establishing a scholarship scheme in S.D.Shibulal's hometown in Kerala.Since then,several initiatives have been launched & grown to benefit individuals throughout India. With a focus on transforming lives,the Shibulal's Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI) brings sustainable improvements into the lives of under privileged through education, healthcare,sustainable farming& social welfare.SFPI's activities has scaled through the years and has impacted the lives of several thousand families across India.

This is the first time SFPI has forayed into the realm of art & culture.

Sangamam is the latest initiative SFPI  which organised the Carnatic music programme  by renowned Carnatic Music Exponent Ms.Ranjani &Ms.Gayathri at Jyoti Nivas College Auditorium,Bengaluru yesterday. Through Sangamam, "we celebrate Indian Art & Culture" says Ms.Kumari Shibulal,Co-Founder of SFPI. This programme was inspired by Mr.Shibulal & his family's passion for Carnatic Classical  Music.

INVEST KARNATAKA - GLOBAL INVESTORS MEET 2022 - BUILD FOR THE WORLD.

 Karnataka signs MOU's worth Rs.2.1 lakh Crores on Day 1 of the event.

Global Economy observers are seeing India as a Bright spot when the rest of the world is talking about Ukraine War & the Global pandemic due to Covid. says the Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi while virtually inaugurating the three day event in Bengaluru Invest Karnataka- Global Investors Meet 2022 started Yesterday in Bengaluru  Palace.

"Our Competition is Global" says Mr.Basavarj Bommai,Chief Minster of Karnataka. Karnataka expects to attract Rs.7 lakh crores in investment proposals.

BPCL ROLLS OUT SECOND PHASE OF SETTING UP EV CHARGING STATIONS IN SOUTHERN INDIA.

 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL),a Maharatna  and  a Fortune Global 500 Company, announced the launch of EV Fast charging stations on Two Cooridors the southern region of India i.e Bangalore- Chennai and Bangalore-Mysore-Coorg Highway. The fast chargers follow CCS-2 Protocol and are strategically located at nine of its fuel stations with an approximate distance of 100 kms on both sides of the routes.

                                           From Left To Right : Mr.Pushp Kumar Nayar-Head Retail -South

                                           Mr.Subhankar Sen-CGM (Brand),Mr.P.S.Ravi,E.D (Retail I/C),

                                           and Mr. Abbas Akhtar -CGM (Brand).

BPCL plans to provide CCS-2 EV charging stations at its fuel pumps at periodic intervals on all major national highways connecting major cities & economic centres in the country.the Chennai-Trichy-Madurai highway was part of the first phase.The fast charger can be self operated without any manual assistance,however support staff will be available,if and when needed.

Speaking on the launch Mr.P.S.Ravi,Executive Director in-Charge (Retail),BPCL said," Our leading edge in providing "Superior " solution & experiences will serve our EV customers along the two new corridors and will provide a Pure for sure experience in this exciting journey of electric mobility & also  achieve India's EV dream of transitioning to cleaner alternatives."

With the launch,BPCL aims at accelerating its focus on new business segments and converting its 7000 conventional  Retail outlets into Energy Stations providing multiple fueling options including EV charging facility in the medium to long term.BPCL fuel stations offer the customers added   convenience of clean & Hygienic washrooms ,cash withdrawals,safe & secure parking while charging,free digital air facility,24 hour operations & also offer Hygienic food through its strategic alliances with leading brands like McDonald's,A2B,Cube stop,Cafe Coffee Day & other local outlets.

BPCL is also launching  FUEL 'E' Gift Voucher  which can be gifted also.

SAE INDIA SETS AGENDA FOR THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY,WITH THE FIRST EVER SUSTAINABLE MULTI MODAL MOBILITY CONFERENCE - SIIMC 2022.

 The Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE INDIA) is back with the 10th edition of its flagship event SAEINDIA,International mobility Conference (SIIMC 2022),which is the first ever International Sustainable Multi Modal  Mobility Conference. The SIIMC 2022 conference is scheduled from October,12 - 14,2022.The Three day event is held at Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park.The theme for this year's conference is : "Sustainable Multi Modal Mobility Eco System." 

Chennai Head Quartered SAE India is celebrating its Silver Jubilee. Mr.Mahesh Babu, SIIMC 2022 Conference Patron & CEO -India,Switch Mobility said," A robust mobility framework is the need of the hour to mitigate the impact of growing emissions & rapid urbanisation.Sustainable Multi modal Solutions will help de-carbonise 100 million tn CO2 by 2030. SIIMC 2022 is a platform where all 3 stakeholders-the Government,the Industry and the Communities have come together to make sustainable multi modal mobility a reality".

Mr.Munirathnam Dhananjayan,Chair-Organising Committee,Founder & MD of Focus group said," The three day event wil see over 700 mobility experts,including industry leaders & Professionals from research & development,manufacturing & services come together & network under one roof.The key highlight of the SIIMC 2022 is the presentation of more than 180 papers & 543 abstracts on engineering innovations,with focus on promoting sustainable & multi modal mobility in the country".

Dr.Sri Srinath,President SAE International, said that electrification plays a big role in future for mobility.Mrs.Rashmi Urdhwareshe,President,SAE India also addressed the media.

WORLD HEART DAY -SEPTEMBER 29th SEPTEMBER.

 Today is  WORLD HEART DAY.Here are the quotes from Heart specialists to keep our Heart Healthy.

 Take care of your Heart, Don't let it stop beating. Life is more beautiful and more fun when you have a heart that beats right.If you are responsible towards your heart,then you are responsible towards your family. A healthy Heart will give you the courage to face & overcome any challenge in your life.Eat right,sleep tight and prevent any heart diseases. The beat of your life goes on only if you have a healthy heart.A Healthy Heart leads to Happy family. Stress and Tension is the root cause of all kinds of cardio vascular diseases,So stay happy,cool and keep on smiling.

INDIA START UP FESTIVAL 2022 IN BENGALURU ON 1st & 2nd OCTOBER 2022.

 India Startup Festival will be held on 1st & 2nd October,20022 in Bengaluru,Startup Capital of India at Sathya Sai Grama,Muddenahalli,Chikkaballapur,Bengaluru.  Incidentally, Muddenahalli, is the birth place of  Bharat Ratna Sir.M.Vishveshwarayya, the Great Engineer India has produced. 

Industry experts,Venture Capitalists,academicians,successful entrepreneurs have all come together under one platform to organise this First edition of  India Startup Festival. The festival will provide good networking  oppurtunities with prospective investors & mentors who will provide market access to the startups.Many Unicorns are emerging out of India & creating job and wealth for the nation. This startup festival will foster the growth of startup eco system in the country. 

25 known VC Funders,25+ CEO's from India & abroad &100+ mentors will be participating. Already 1000 startups have registered.Three Unicorns will be awarded. This Startup festival will ignite the Young Minds & motivate them to be  job creators rather than job seekers.

Addressing the media Mr.J.A.Chowdary, Founder & General Chair-India Startup festival & organiser of the Festival Said," Inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi & the entrepreneurial mindset of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Vishveshwarayya, the core aim of the festival is to empower every Indian to be a part of the booming startup culture & work towards economic development of the nation.The choice of the venue is a symbolic move to synchronise with the spirit of entrepreneurship & employment that Gandhiji stood for & emulated".

Mr.Ramani Iyer,Co Founder of Just Dial ( now taken over by Reliance) said that he is prepared to Mentor 100 startups who can create many jobs for the Indian youth. Others who participated in the Press Meet are Mr.Raja Mukherjee, & Mr.Ujjwal Mukhia, Serial Entrepreneurs.

The 2 Day India Startup Festival will be a hybrid one-Online and at the venue-to enable all to participate. For details Contact : www.indiastartupfestival.org / www.isf22.org.