Archives February 2023

Hyderabad, India, February 28th, 2023: Hyderabad-based founders of Future CIO Club (www.futurecioclub.com), have announced the launch of new leadership skills training programs for young and experienced techies based in India, who aspire to fast-track their professional careers. This training program is designed to empower passionate professionals with the strategies and tools necessary to improve their confidence, technology, management, leadership skills, and business acumen to climb the corporate ladder.

Aimed at aiding interested individuals, the Future CIO Club also offers certain free courses which will help techies learn the leadership language and to showcase their readiness for the promotion they deserve. Program modules will help learn nuances of the trade and to sound smart and strategic with the right or pointed questions for any business transformation projects. A variety of programs are on offer for free too which will help future leaders become great data management and data analytical professionals.

Commenting on the program, Mr. Raj P. Varada, Co-founder, of Future CIO Club said, “While Indian technology practitioners play a prominent role as leaders across various top-notch IT companies in the United States of America and around the World, there are millions of techies who struggle to remain in the industry due to lack of required skill set. Even if Indian techies are good as project executors, there are few in leadership roles in multi-national IT giants. And the Future CIO Club aims at bridging this gap and enable promising Indian techies to acquire the necessary skills to dominate the technology leadership spectrum.”

“Abilities to work collaboratively across teams while coordinating technology operations, digital transformations, client support, change management strategies, etc., will be put to test when an individual grows in career. And acquiring these much-needed skills is a must for those who want to scale greater heights in their careers; and various free and paid programs offered by the Future CIO Club help aspiring techies emerge stronger on these fronts,” added Mr. Srikanth Lingidi, Co-founder, Future CIO Club.

The Future CIO Club is run by leaders with a combined industry leadership experience of 100+ years. Individuals associated with the Future CIO Club had in the past worked as CIOs, CTOs, Vice Presidents (Technology), and even as C-suite advisors to various IT giants in the United States of America. Passed out of top schools like MIT Sloan, Ross Business, Duke, and IIT, these leaders are certified in many industry-proven and well-recognized programs. These leaders have not just enabled 1000+ professionals to reach director or higher profiles, the have also played a socially responsible role to promote technology education among the under-represented sections of society.

FutureCIOClub is dedicated to offering CIO mentoring to eager IT professionals and executives with the introduction of its imaginative program. The freshly launched program provides signature courses that are packed with comprehensive details on important subjects such as Ultimate IT Leadership, Digital Transformation Unpacked to Mastery, Strategy Language for IT Leaders, Agile Frameworks for Enterprise Agility, and more.

Dr. Brajmohan Singh, Consultant – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death globally. It includes a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. While traditional treatments for cardiovascular disease have been effective, they are not always tailored to the individual patient’s needs. This is where precision medicine comes in, offering the potential to provide more personalized treatment options for patients.

Precision medicine involves using a patient’s unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to tailor their medical care. It allows doctors to develop more targeted therapies that take into account an individual’s specific needs and characteristics. In the field of cardiovascular care, precision medicine has the potential to transform the way these conditions are diagnosed and treated. This approach requires the use of advanced technologies such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to identify genetic and molecular biomarkers that can predict a patient’s response to treatment.

Precision medicine has been applied in cardiovascular care to identify genetic variants associated with statin response, a widely used class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. While not all patients respond to statin therapy and some may experience side effects, clinicians can use this approach to tailor statin therapy to each patient’s unique genetic makeup, thereby maximizing its effectiveness and minimizing adverse reactions.

Additionally, it has also been applied in cardiovascular care to identify biomarkers that can predict the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke. Through a combination of genetic, molecular, and clinical data, clinicians can pinpoint patients who are at a higher risk of experiencing adverse events and customize their treatment plan to address their specific needs.

Moreover, it has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of heart failure, a complex and heterogeneous disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Current treatments are often inadequate, given the multiple underlying causes. By considering underlying causes such as genetic and environmental factors, precision medicine approaches offer the potential for more effective and personalized treatment of heart failure.

While precision medicine offers potential benefits in cardiovascular care, there are also some challenges to its widespread adoption. For example, genetic testing can be expensive, and not all patients have access to this technology. Additionally, there is a need for more research to identify new drug targets and develop personalized therapies for cardiovascular disease. There are also ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of genetic and molecular data in clinical practice.

Despite the challenges, precision medicine provides a new way to personalize care and improve outcomes in cardiovascular disease. By taking into account an individual’s unique characteristics, including genetic and environmental factors, precision medicine can identify subgroups of patients who are more likely to benefit from a specific treatment, minimize side effects, and improve overall outcomes. The future of cardiovascular care is personalized, and precision medicine is paving the way for a new era in personalized treatment.

Mumbai, February 28, 2023: With just a week left for the much-awaited maiden edition of the Women’s Premier League, EaseMyTrip, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, announced that it entered an advertisement agreement with Capri Global Holdings Private Limited, the franchise owner of the team, UP Warriorz. The agreement lasts for five years, beginning from the tournament’s first season.

The T20 cricket tournament organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is being looked at as a game-changer for women athletes. The WPL will not only create conversations around the women’s game, but it will also become a pathway for talent. Women cricketers taking center stage will be the cynosure of all eyes. This will inspire younger players to come through the ranks and share the field with the who’s who of the sport, furnishing a healthy grassroots system that keeps producing special performers on the world stage. EaseMyTrip will benefit from millions of views by this association.

Speaking on the development, Nishant Pitti, CEO & Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, said, “At EaseMyTrip, we consistently display an innovative and maverick mindset. From being the only company in the industry to provide the benefit of no convenience fee charged to all our customers to now being a commercial partner in the pathbreaking endeavor for women’s cricket, EaseMyTrip is becoming a pillar for progress. At the heart of this association is our unwavering support for the WPL and its inaugural season. We are extremely delighted to be commercially engaged in the first edition of a tournament that will become women’s cricket’s biggest brand in the coming years. We are also looking to leverage the brand visibility that has tremendous potential, as millions of fans will be glued to their television sets watching the celebration of talent that the WPL is.”

“Capri Global Holding Private Limited and the UP Warriorz welcome EaseMyTrip into the family in what promises to be an exciting long-term partnership in a revolutionary journey in women’s cricket in India. The unfaltering support from EaseMyTrip will not only pave the way for greater brand visibility but also lay out the red carpet to celebrate and honour the immense talent in women’s cricket,” said Rajesh Sharma, Managing Director, Capri Global Holdings Private Limited.

The initial season of the league will broadcast in India on the Sports18 TV channel and the Jio Cinema app.

To quote the 500 BCE pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus, “change is the only constant,” and when it comes to today’s ever-transforming world – especially this decade, which is witnessing the introduction of new terms into the lexicon, from Web 3.0 and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) to Crypto and Blockchain. Cloud computing, which is just a few years younger than the internet, is also adopting new advances, namely multi-cloud technology. However, as infamously, the residents of Troy learned the hard way no wall is impenetrable during the trojan war. The same goes for any technology today. While multi-cloud offers an array of advantages, empowering organizations to drive maximum growth, it also poses some serious concerns and comes with its own challenges.

Multi-Cloud Infrastructure uses cloud services from a combination of hyper scalers, which can be as simple as using software-as-a-service (SaaS) from different hyperscalers. A multi-cloud can have two or more public clouds, two or more private clouds, or a combination of public and private clouds to distribute its services. Cloud computing can provide resources that are cost-effective, efficient, and reliable. Reduced costs, rapid implementation, flexibility, and dynamic scalability are all advantages for a multi-cloud user. Cloud computing lowers capital and operational expenditure for Software and hardware by providing services and resources that may be accessed on demand in a self-service environment, scalable, and paid for as consumed. Despite these advantages, cloud computing has not been as widely used as anticipated because of worries about security and other challenges.

Security and privacy issues are the biggest deterrents to cloud adoption. A cloud provider offers several services, including storage, in addition to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Concerns about providing user data to companies that offer these services exist inside some businesses.

Many obstacles push an organization from converting to the cloud; the most significant security challenges are as follows:

Managing multiple configurations in a multi-cloud environment is always a challenge. It requires thorough checking, driving automated configuration and end-to-end security monitoring to proactively check and fix the issues.

Managing Permissions and Access controls in a multi-cloud environment is always challenging to ensure we create, configure, and manage the security policies across the hyperscaler environments. Managing the consistent replication of security policies and managing them needs centralized management and control of all the multi-cloud environments to consistently secure and access policies across the board.

Managing patch management to handle consistent threats and vulnerabilities in multi-scaler environments is always a major security challenge. Any missing configuration patch can lead to higher security vulnerabilities to handle.

Lack of Redundancy: In case of a cyber-attack or mishap in the cloud, a typical step is activating the secondary data site since the primary data site is under siege. In this case, the synchronous and asynchronous backup of the data is not possible, and all the information is stored in the local storage. This unavailability of data synchronization can potentially infect the whole system.

3rd Party Dependency: Multi-Cloud service users are not in control of their data backup, as the service provider executes multi-cloud backup. Consumers of multi-cloud need to ensure their trust in the 3rd party service provider for that. Hence it becomes essential for multi-cloud users to consider the track record of the multi-cloud service provider to ensure data backup responsibility.

High latency in failure detection: The length of time that is required to detect a failure will have a substantial effect on the length of time that the system is inoperable. Immediate detection and reporting of failures are essential. However, where multiple backup sites are involved, immediately distinguishing between disruption of service and a network failure may prove difficult.

Ultimately, using a multi-cloud strategy may take advantage of the best features each cloud offers. But there are specific difficulties and things to think about with this approach. Because of this, you must assess and determine the best security management and monitoring tools, which can help manage the patches, access controls, policies configurations and proactive alerts. The security of production workloads is the hour’s need, irrespective of the multi-cloud platform you adopt.

New Delhi, February 2023: Shyam Steel, one of the leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, has announced today that it has roped in leading Indian actor Vijay Devarakonda as its brand ambassador. The group also announced its major plans to expand and revamp its retail operations across the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana markets followed by other states in South India. Vijay Devarakonda is the newest member to be added to the pantheon of famous endorsers for Shyam Steel. The Andhra and Telangana markets have huge growth potential for the steel sector, and Shyam Steel will aim to be one of the leaders in the primary TMT bar segment across the region.

Commenting on the association with Vijay Devarakonda, Mr. Lalit Beriwala, Director, Shyam Steel Industries Limited said, “We are delighted to associate with Vijay Devarakonda. Vijay’s persona resonates with our brand vision and this association with him will not only help us in building a presence in the southern market but also increase our brand penetration and awareness across the country due to his pan-India fan following. We are confident that his onboarding as an ambassador will help us to collaborate and engage better with our target consumers in the national markets.”

On associating with Shyam Steel, Vijay Devarakonda said “I am happy to join hands with Shyam Steel whose brand vision resonates with me. I am super excited to start our journey and be part of exciting new campaigns for the brand. I look forward to a long and fulfilling partnership through this association”.

The Southern India market has witnessed steady economic growth in all the core sectors of the economy. Focus of the State Governments on infrastructural development, construction of urban and rural housing, roads, bridges, and creation of more irrigation facilities will contribute towards the growth of the steel business in the region. Incidentally, Telangana is one of the fastest-growing states in India posing an average annual growth rate of 13.90% over the last five years. The growth rate in Andhra Pradesh is also 13.14% with per capita income increased to Rs.1,22,376 and GSDP standing at 3.64%. All these factors are the main driving reason for Shyam Steel to expand its business in the region.

Shyam Steel plans to onboard more than 500 dealer distributor networks in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana markets in the next 5 years’ time. The Group’s business activity will also drive the immense potential for employment generation which will increase as per the growth of the business in the region. The Group is very bullish on its growth potential and will be effectively looking to enter in all districts and be a part of every household assisting them to build their dream home. The brand will soon launch a 360-degree campaign highlighting the association with Vijay Devarakonda

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of the paperback and eBook editions of Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises by C. Sassu. The book is published by the Center for Romanian Studies, an independent academic research institute, based in the United States, whose mission is to promote knowledge and understanding of Romanian history and culture in the world. Titles from the Center for Romanian Studies are published exclusively by Histria Books.

Romanians and Hungarians have been linked throughout history since the Middle Ages. Both peoples have bravely fought to defend Christianity against Islamic terror, oftentimes shoulder to shoulder. Despite their close ties, controversies have often arisen leading to conflicts at various times throughout history, most recently at the beginning of World War II, when through the Diktat of Vienna, Hitler and Mussolini awarded large portions of Romanian territory to Hungary.

In Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises, first published during those tumultuous times, historian C. Sassu discusses the historical premises of Romanian-Hungarian relations and tries to explain, as lucidly as possible, the real value of the affirmations made, in the hope that minds unbiased by passion and not narrowed by self-interest will find it useful and opportune to understand the true elements of this controversy.

Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises provides valuable insight for anyone seeking to understand the historical background of Romanian-Hungarian relations. The book includes illustrations, numerous maps, and a helpful index that helps readers understand the issues presented.

Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises, 146 pp., Hardcover, ISBN 978-1-59211-198-5, (illustrated, maps, index) is available at HistriaBooks.com and from all major book retailers. The book is also available as an eBook. Titles published under the various imprints of Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG). For information on publishing with Histria Books, please visit HistriaBooks.com or contact us at info@histriabooks.com.

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Cairo, Egypt, February 28 2023 – Garena has announced the Free Fire 2023 Esports roadmap, unveiling updates to its international Esports tournament format. In addition to the flagship Free Fire World Series (FFWS) that will take place in November, fans and players can look forward to the very first Free Fire SEA Invitationals (FFSI) that will soon commence in May.

The new addition is coupled with various adjustments to the tournament format, which will now comprise two milestone stages — the Group Stage and Grand Finals — in an extended tournament period. These updates to Free Fire Esports are expected to shake up the competitive Free Fire scene and raise the bar for both players and fans.

There will be one team from Free Fire Middle East and Africa (MEA) representing the region in the FFSI. As currently Free Fire Middle East and Africa running their professional tier league “Free Fire MEA Super Star” from 18th February till 18th March 2023, The Champion of Free Fire MEA Super Star will qualify directly to the FFSI. The event has 2 divisions, each has 12 teams from different countries across MEA including the big names such as WASK team from Morocco “the Champion of Free Fire Arab league Season 5”, and Alpha team from Algeria “The Champion of Free Fire Arab League Season 6”, Clear Vision from Kuwait, Viking team from Iraq, Dictators team from Tunisia, Police team from Egypt, and many more.

Fans and players can look forward to two key tournaments in 2023 — FFSI and FFWS
This year, Free Fire Esports will launch the FFSI, a new multiregional tournament designed to focus on the rivalries between select competitive regions. Set to take place in May across three weekends, the FFSI will look to host 18 teams across the regions of MCPS , Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Europe, MEA , Taiwan, and Pakistan.

The iconic FFWS will also make its return in the second half of the year in November, featuring a spectacular line-up of the best Free Fire teams hailing from major competitive regions including Brazil and Latin America. Fans and players can look forward to an enhanced Esports experience, with more information to follow down the line.

Various Free Fire local leagues around the world will be held between February to April, and for a second time between July to October. Similar to previous years, local league rankings will determine the final teams promoted to FFSI and FFWS.

Upcoming key tournaments will feature a refreshed tournament format
Free Fire will introduce a new tournament format for its international Esports tournaments, which features a Group Stage and Grand Finals.

The Group Stage will take place over two weekends and will see 18 teams compete for 12 slots to the Grand Finals. The teams will be divided into 3 groups of 6, with 2 groups facing off across 6 games on each match day of the Group Stage. The top 12 teams based on the total number of points will then advance to the Grand Finals, which consists of 18 matches held across three days. Final placements will be based on the total points accumulated by the 12 finalist teams across the three days.

Newest adjustments seek to elevate Free Fire’s competitive landscape
The newest adjustments have been implemented with intentions of elevating the Free Fire Esports landscape. In the upcoming FFSI and FFWS, teams will be required to exhibit a greater level of skills, versatility, and consistency throughout all matches, and against different competitors. With an extended tournament period, Free Fire fans will also be able to fully immerse and progress along with their favorite teams and players as they strive to remain among the top Free Fire teams.

Stay tuned to the official Garena Free Fire Esports channels for exciting updates:
● Website
● YouTube
● Instagram

Free Fire can be downloaded on both the Apple iOS App and Google Play store.

Reliance-backed Fynd’s big data ops platform Boltic is set to improve productivity, accuracy and data access for businesses with a new feature

Mumbai, February 28, 2023 – Boltic, the modern enterprise-grade data platform, has announced the launch of a new feature called Text to Query, which enables users to search for information by converting natural language text into structured queries.

Boltic, launched in 2022, saw tremendous traffic from across the globe and is designed to simplify work and make work life easier with automation. The platform is ideal for businesses of all sizes and industries.

The Text to Query feature is powered by GPT 3 integration and AI, which enables users to search for complex queries and get accurate results without the need to know how to write complex database queries. This feature is particularly beneficial for those searching for information in a database, conducting research, or analyzing large datasets.

With the help of AI and natural language processing techniques, users can enter a sentence or phrase into the text box, and Boltic will automatically generate a structured query that captures the intent of their text. The GPT 3 integration is trained on a vast amount of text data, which Boltic has leveraged in its system.

“Text to Query is a game-changing feature that empowers users to generate queries using natural language text. It eliminates the need for traditional query writing and saves time by auto-generating queries,” said Farooq Adam, co-founder of Fynd.

Built for businesses of all sizes and industries, Boltic’s innovative solution enables companies to harness the power of data to achieve their goals. Users can try Boltic’s Text to Query feature to experience the power of natural language processing in action, thanks to generative AI. The feature is available now on Boltic’s platform.

28 February 2023, New Delhi: Jaipuria Institute of Management Alumni Association (JIMAA) , NCR chapter recently organized a health awareness campaign in Noida Section 150, which was a huge success. The event was attended by Honourable Mr. Manish Sharma, district senior vice president of BJP Noida, and was sponsored by InfraMantra, one of India’s leading real estate service provider.

The health awareness campaign was an interactive and engaging event that included various activities like Zumba, cycling, and other fun exercises to promote fitness and healthy living. Mr. Manish Sharma himself participated in these activities, encouraging others to prioritize their health and well-being. This approach reflects a growing recognition of the importance of sports and physical activity in maintaining a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle.

Manish Sharma highlighted the focus on sports infrastructure in the development of Noida Sector 150 and stated that the region was developed with the aim of promoting sports and an active lifestyle, and developers were specifically requested to incorporate sports facilities in their projects. With its focus on sports infrastructure, Noida Sector 150 provides a promising model for other regions to follow in promoting fitness and wellness among their residents.

“I am delighted to have participated in this health awareness campaign organized by JIMAA. It’s essential to promote healthy living in our communities, and events like this help create awareness and encourage people to prioritize their health. Noida Section 150 was developed with the future in mind, and I’m glad to see that we are continuing to build a healthier and more sustainable community.” Said Mr. Manish Sharma.

Speaking about the event, Mr. Garvit Tiwari, Director & Co-Founder at InfraMantra, said, “Being part of Alumni , I am delighted to be a part of such a successful health awareness campaign in Noida . InfraMantra always promote healthy living and encourage people to take care of their health, and we believe we have achieved that through this event. We are grateful to Mr. Manish Sharma & Alumni’s of Jaipuria institute of management-NCR chapter for their support and encouragement.”

The event was attended by a large number of people, including residents of Noida Section 150, JIMAA members, and representatives from various organizations. The attendees appreciated the efforts of JIMAA and expressed their willingness to participate in similar events in the future.

InfraMantra is committed to promoting health and well-being among the community and will continue to be a part of such events in the future. InfraMantra would like to thank everyone who attended the event and made it a grand success.

Gurugram, February 28, 2023: What’s Up Wellness, a Gurugram-based wellness brand, which offers delectable gummy supplements, secured a whopping 60 lakhs in the latest episode of Shark Tank India Season 2. The startup was featured on the episode which aired on February 27, 2023, and won investments from Aman Gupta of BoAt, Vineeta Singh of Sugar Cosmetics, and Anupam Mittal of Shaadi.com.

Vaibhav Makhija and Sayantani Mandal, the co-founders of What’s Up Wellness, impressed the Sharks with their innovative approach to vitamins. The judges were particularly impressed with the brand’s delicious gummies, which offer a fun and frictionless way for people across age groups to get their daily vitamin needs.

The brand currently has an ARR of INR 5 Cr and aims to clock around 2 crores of revenue per month by the end of this year. What’s Up Wellness offers three kinds of gummy supplements as of now: What’s Up Beauty Gummies for hair, skin, and nails, What’s Up Sleep Gummies for sound sleep and muscle & nerve-relaxation, and What’s Up Stress-Relief Gummies for alleviating anxiety and inducing calmness. The brand plans to launch innovative products across multiple wellness categories in the near future.

Vaibhav Makhija and Sayantani Mandal, co-founders of What’s Up Wellness say, “At What’s Up Wellness, we are committed to making wellness fun and frictionless for people across age groups. We are thrilled to have received such positive feedback from the Sharks and to have secured this funding. Our aim is to make wellness fun and accessible to everyone, and we believe that our gummy supplements are a step in the right direction.”

“After listening to Vaibhav’s and Sayantani’s business model and financial intricacies, I was impressed by their exceptional attention to detail in D2C. Their brilliant explanation of unit economics was unlike anything I’ve seen on Shark Tank before. They have a clear understanding of the path to take in order to achieve growth, and I have no doubt that they will excel in business”, said Peyush Bansal, CEO & Founder of Lenskart.

In a surprising turn of events, Vaibhav and Sayantani were offered more than their original ask. While they had asked for 50 lakhs, the 3 prominent Sharks- Aman Gupta from BoAt, Vineet Singh from Sugar Cosmetics, and Anupam Mittal from Shaadi.com- offered What’s Up Wellness a cheque of 20 lakhs each for their creative idea and hard work in making wellness fun.

The idea for Vitamins packed in gummies immediately piqued judges’ curiosity, and the innovative idea of making wellness fun and delicious became a hit among the panel. All the judges tasted the gummies and found them intriguing which made them ask volleys of questions from the duo regarding the gummies’ constituents and functionings.

What’s Up Wellness has already secured significant investment from renowned D2C disruptors in December last year, including Puneet Sehgal, ex-coo Hopscotch, Soumya Kant, co-founder, Clovia; Deep Bajaj and Mohit Bajaj, Co-founders of Sirona Hygiene; among other prominent investors.