Archives April 2023

April 17 2023 Janus Art Gallery has announced its upcoming xhibition, “Trimming the Light,” which features artworks by emerging practitioners who have broken their academic boundaries and are engaging with their practice in unconventional ways. The exhibition will take place in the white cube of the gallery and will showcase the physical embodiment of non-physical enlightenments through various mediums such as printmaking, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and more. The exhibition is curated by a young and talented curator who aims to explore the journey of physicality from the non-physical dilemma that art practitioners face. The exhibition’s concept is deeply rooted in Roland Barthes’ “denotation and connotation” model, which opens up a connotative path to communicate with the works and understand their meanings beyond a singular way. The artists participating in the exhibition include Khokon Giri, Kumar Krishna, Ranojay Sarkar, Suraj Gorai, Faruque Ahmed, Partha Saha, Debi Prasad Bhunia, Shubhankar Chakrabarty, Surajit Mudi, Raja Boro, Dibendu Roy, Santanu Dey, and Amit Dey.

“Trimming the Light” is an inquiry into the digital age of the 21st century, exploring how emerging practitioners have transformed light into a physical body through conventional and non-conventional ways of making artwork. The exhibition is a challenge to communicate physical embodiment with non-physical thoughts, and it aims to share the idea with the viewers through the white cube space. The Janus Art Gallery is committed to promoting emerging contemporary practitioners, and “Trimming the Light” is its latest initiative in that regard.

After overcoming the pandemic situation, the Janus Art Gallery is once again ready to showcase new faces of emerging practitioners and provide them with a platform to exhibit their work. The gallery is optimistic about the future of art and plans to bring more exhibitions and events that showcase the best of Indian modern and contemporary art. They are committed to engaging with their audience in new and innovative ways, including hosting virtual exhibitions and events in the coming months, as well as physical exhibitions that will allow visitors to experience the artworks in person. The Janus Art Gallery also plans to collaborate with other art institutions and galleries to bring a diverse range of modern and contemporary Indian art.

The exhibition is curated by Manik Barman, and the collection of artworks represents a diverse range of styles and mediums, each one created by some of the most talented and innovative young artists of our time. The exhibition will take place in the white cube space of the Janus Art Gallery.

April 17, 2023, Jewellery has been used for thousands of years as a way to express personal style and social status. In addition to being worn for personal adornment, jewellery can also be used as a symbol of religious or cultural significance, as well as a form of currency or investment. House of Goldsmith has been started in 2021 post lockdown with the motive of making people save more in the Gold industry by launching minimalist jewellery and light weighted everyday wear in 22 – 10 carats. Our forte would be working on the designs which are defining India and its culture to its Architectural designs. Representing India in a small piece of art and customizing miniature art by the best artists in the jewellery market. Shefali R Verma is the director of House Of Gold as she was born into a Goldsmith family originating from Jind (Haryana). As she was born into a goldsmith family, she has in her genes to identify gold and diamonds. She has finished her dissertation on the subject “Import & Export” Of Bullions from The University of Westminster, London. She is honoured with Gemologist Degree from GIA. She has got versatile experience in several sectors whereas her dominant forte is Jewellery as Priorly She was already excellent in the field of Gems and diamonds. Her excellency in the field of the occult is remarkable as she has been an Astrologer partially. Her intuitive sight is a god gifted. Today, jewellery is often purchased as a gift or as a way to commemorate a special occasion, such as a wedding or anniversary. It can also be used as a way to add a finishing touch to an outfit, or as a statement piece to showcase a personal style.

New Delhi, Tuesday, 17 April 2023 – JD Institute of Fashion Technology, India’s fastest-growing learning institution, is pleased to announce that on April 11, 2023, their institution has been awarded the “Centre of Excellence” by Media & Entertainment Skill Council in National Film Development Corporation of India, Mumbai – 400026.

The MSEC has honored the accomplishments of Master Trainers, trainers, candidates, academic institutions, and much more. Padma Shri Ramesh Sippy, Honourable Chairman of the Media & Entertainment Skill Council, graced the occasion. The event also marked the opening of the new Center of Excellence, the signing of MOUs, and felicitations. The MESC Awards and the categories for the participation of Training providers and stakeholders were also announced during the event.

Mrs. Rupal Dalal, managing director of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology, expressed her happiness and thanks by saying, “As an academic institute, it is our honor to be designated as a Center of Excellence. We would keep working as training providers to give our students the best education possible and to help the Skill India Mission.”

The goal of JD Institute of Fashion Technology is to make the aspirations, and vision of its students a reality. Additionally, it will continue to provide students with a platform to uncover and achieve their actual brilliance and potential, allowing them to develop into their most self-assured, adaptive selves and fearlessly embrace the dynamic field of design.

Hyderabad, 17 April 2023: Orchids The International School Inaugurated the largest Polyhouse facility and a New Auditorium at its Bachupally branch.

The horticulture curriculum is titled ‘Little Green Fingers’. It will be taught to students from Grade 1 to 10 and will include both theory and practical classes. The students of each grade will have one class per week to learn about different aspects of horticulture.

The chief guest did a campus tour and interacted with the students and said “Students at Orchids The International School are highly talented and they are getting a good opportunity to observe, explore and learn such unique concepts like horticulture and robotics, which brings holistic development of the child and helps to build a confident personality. This is the first school in the city to open such a large-scale playhouse and I am happy to extend my support to this unique initiative.

While speaking about the program, Dr. N Aruna Rao, Principal, Orchids The International School, Bachupally said, “We aim to nurture a sense of sustenance and conservation among the students. The horticulture curriculum is a step in that direction. Apart from learning the science behind the growth of plants, children will also learn to harvest these plants and sell them in the market through our budding Farmer’s market. This gives them dual benefits of learning horticulture along with financial literacy curriculum. We are getting an overwhelming response from children as well as parents for our horticulture initiative.”

Adhering to the NEP 2020 norms, Orchids The International School is the first school in Hyderabad to implement horticulture as part of its curriculum. The playhouse at the Bachupally branch covers a land area of 1000 sq. ft. The students of each grade will have one class per week to learn about different aspects of horticulture. Students will be taught to monitor and maintain the horticulture setup. The course has been divided. into 10% theoretical and 90% practical learning. The students will also be taught to monitor and maintain the horticulture setup.

The school chain has collaborated with special science teachers and technical gardeners for the implementation of the curriculum. Students will also get to experience vegetation such as climbers, creepers, shrubs herbs, medicine plants, taproots, and fibrous root plants. Through the curriculum, they will also get the opportunity to learn about modern farming methods, the preparation of manure, usage of weedicides and insecticides as pest control.

Bangalore, 17 April 2023 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), the distribution arm of Tata Power Co Ltd (Tata Power), entered into an agreement to subscribe to non-convertible debentures for 1.5 billion Indian Rupees (equivalent to $18.2 million) to enhance Delhi’s power distribution through grid enhancements, and a $2 million grant to partially finance the purchase and integration of a pilot battery energy storage system (BESS).

The senior secured financing will be used to commission a new 66/11-kilovolt grid, augment and expand transformers, substations, feeder lines, and switching stations, install smart meters, and replace obsolete electrical equipment and meters.

The 10-megawatt-hour (MWh) BESS is South Asia’s first grid-scaled energy storage project at the distribution transformer level. It will enable electricity to be stored and delivered on demand, reducing grid instability, and providing the flexibility to integrate intermittent solar and wind energy resources. The grant to finance the BESS is provided by Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Climate Innovation and Development Fund (CIDF) and administered by ADB.

“Power distribution is a crucial link in the electricity supply chain, and at times one of the most vulnerable. Mainstreaming a battery energy storage system at the distribution transformer level will better integrate renewable energy sources and contribute to a more disaster-resilient power distribution system for Delhi,” said ADB’s Director General for Private Sector Operations Suzanne Gaboury. “As Asia’s Climate Bank, ADB supports India’s climate goals through innovative technologies and the catalyzing of private capital to finance green projects.”

“The battery energy storage system plays a crucial role in building a resilient grid and paves the way for a future-ready power distribution network. We thank ADB for administering this grant for the integration of the pilot BESS with TPDDL’s network. This will enable us in ensuring high-quality power supply for consumers and help integrate clean energy into the power supply mix,” said Tata Power CEO and Managing Director Dr. Praveer Sinha.

In 2022 India’s Ministry of Power targeted a battery storage capacity of 4% of total electricity consumption by 2030. To reach that goal, India would need a total battery energy storage capacity of 182 gigawatt-hours by 2030. ADB’s financing through CIDF for the pilot BESS will provide proof of concept and lessons learned by TPDDL to implement a planned additional 50 MWh of BESS capacity.

Launched in September 2021, CIDF is a blended finance facility managed by ADB, established with an initial $25 million philanthropic commitment from Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs. The fund has the potential to unlock up to $500 million in the private sector and governmental investments in support of sustainable low-carbon economic development and help catalyze a clean energy transition in South and Southeast Asia.

TPDDL is a joint venture between Tata Power Company Limited and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. TPDDL supports over 3200 employees and has a customer base of 1.9 million connections. Its operational area spans 510 square kilometers with customers across industrial, commercial, household, and agricultural segments. In 2002, TPDDL was awarded a 25-year license to distribute and transmit electricity in Delhi’s north and northwest regions. Tata Power is one of India’s largest integrated power companies.

ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.

Mumbai- Not just winters, Summer heat too can raise your risk of Heart Attack, especially if you have an already existing heart condition, diabetes or high cholesterol. According to a study, very high heat can lower blood pressure, causing a person’s heart to beat faster and basically putting them at risk for a heart attack. By the end of March and early days of April, the maximum daytime temperatures are expected to consistently cross 38-40 degrees Celsius in Mumbai and nearby cities. With the scorching heat signaling the arrival of summer in Mumbai and nearby cities, the health experts from the apex group of Hospitals cautioned the Mumbai citizens of heart-related diseases and heat-related illnesses.

Giving more information on this Cardiologist Dr. Hemant Khemani from Apex Superspeciality Hospitals said, “Extreme temperatures may affect heart diseases and its leading cause of death globally. One in every 100 cardiovascular deaths may be attributed to extreme temperature days, and temperature effects were more pronounced when looking at heart failure deaths. With many areas of Maharashtra facing summer heat, people need to take extra care to protect their hearts. Precautions are on high priority, especially for older adults and individuals with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease and stroke. In the hot season, the body tries to cool itself by transferring blood from major organs to under the skin. The rapid increase in heat may compromise the body’s ability to regulate temperature and can result in illnesses, including heat cramps, dizziness, fainting, exhaustion, heatstroke, and hyperthermia. Some of these can be fatal. Further, those with cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and other comorbidities, are at a higher risk so they should completely avoid going in the sun.”

Every person in this weather must step out after eating something and should carry a water bottle with electrolytes in it so that dehydration can be avoided, added by Dr. Hemant Khemani from Apex Superspeciality Hospitals.

As per WHO reports, 17.9 million people die each from cardiovascular disease and this comprises 32% of all deaths. Cardiovascular diseases comprise coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other conditions.

About one-third of deaths that happen due to cardiovascular disease occur prematurely in people under 70 years of age. The most common symptoms are associated with breath, chest, heartbeats, and fatigue. During a heart attack, a person will experience numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, dizziness and/or loss of balance or coordination, and severe headache with no known cause.

Apex Group of Hospitals is a chain of Hospitals managed and run by expert Medical Professionals with experience of 25 years. Currently, Apex group of Hospitals manages more than 350+ beds and provides quality healthcare services to the people of Mumbai and surrounding areas. Apex Hospitals is located in Borivali, Kandivali & Mulund.

Hyderabad, April 17, 2023: Hegde Fertility, a leading fertility chain of Hyderabad, providing IVF and advanced fertility treatments; forayed into Attapur with the launch of its state-of-the-art 5th fertility center in Hyderabad, today. Chief Guests Sri T. Prakash Goud, MLA, Rajendranagar, and Dr Shantha Kumari, president TCOGS and past president FOGSI; inaugurated the facility. Guest of honor Mrs. Mondra Sangeetha, Corporator, Attapur, and couples who became parents and those undergoing treatment graced the occasion. Dr Vandana Hegde, Clinical Director and Chief IVF Consultant, Hegde Fertility, and Dr. Shalini Singh, Infertility Specialist and Clinical Head, Attapur branch; were present on the occasion. Hegde Fertility offers the full range of infertility treatments under one roof. It has centers in Hyderabad at Madhapur, Miyapur, Malakpet, and Suchitra, besides Attapur.

Hegde Fertility has a state-of-the-art embryology and andrology lab equipped with an Electronic Witnessing System with RFID, CASA (Computerized Semen Analysis System), Advanced ICSI Manipulators and incubators besides a whole host of best-in-class medical equipment from Germany, UK, and USA. It has an advanced modular operation theatre. The Center offers a whole range of fertility treatments from basic to advanced which includes IUI, IVF and ICSI, IVM, TESA, PESA, MESA, Micro TESA for male infertility, Fertility Preservation, Onco Fertility, Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening and Diagnosis, and rejuvenation procedures. Besides clinical treatments, Hegde Fertility has wellness programs that include psychological counseling, nutrition advice, diet planning, acupuncture, and meditation sessions to ensure a healthy mind and body for a successful fertility outcome.

Dr. Vandana Hegde said the Attapur facility of Hegde Fertility will ensure women and families have the most rewarding experience of becoming a parent. Unfortunately, not everybody is able to conceive naturally. In India, almost one in five are experiencing infertility problems and the associated social stigma. Going by those statistics, fertility centers like ours have a huge responsibility toward society. The 45-year-old Hegde Hospital was started with the noble intention of service by Dr. Vijaya Hegde and Hegde Fertility is continuing it by providing state-of-the-art fertility care for couples as a natural extension of women’s care. Started in 2009-10, Hegde Fertility has now branched to five centers. This was possible because of our commitment to consistently delivering success rates on par with global standards. We will continue that passion to deliver high-quality fertility care for couples battling infertility. We will revolutionize the fertility industry by offering a team-based approach, not seen anywhere and through patient and result centric solutions, advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, with a state of that embryology facility and a modern operation theatre. The team comprises of well qualified, dedicated medical professionals with extensive experience in different areas of reproductive medicine. We render patient centred holistic and comprehensive health care, an essential and important part of fertility treatment, which involves an intense emotional journey for the couples. This year we have upgraded our facilities with respect to all the departments and especially our embryology lab. Our facility at Hi-Tech City has been expanded with more consulting space and three operation theatres to help more couples to fulfil their dreams of parenthood. We have added automation with computerized semen analysis, surgical microscope to perform advanced sperm retrieval techniques. We introduced electronic witnessing system with RFID tags so that patient can be rest assured that they are getting their embryos tracked and transferred. In the last 5 years we have seen many patients coming with endometriosis, fibroids and medical disorders like diabetes and hypertension among young couples, in Hyderabad. Majority of them don’t smoke or drink, but it is obesity which is the predisposing factor. Most of the couples today have a stressful job extending long hours, poor diet and sleep pattern, and a sedentary lifestyle with addiction to gadgets. These environmental along with the lifestyle changes are responsible for the rising infertility and pregnancy complications like abortions,

Dr Shalini Singh said, we come across women expressing apprehension of not being in a position to work if they undergo fertility treatment. This is a pure misconception and from Hegde Hospitals, I would like to send the message that we encourage all our patients to continue working, continue to contribute to their organization and to their homes. The other misinformation is patients needing to undergo caesareans after infertility treatment, as a fertility specialist, I emphasise on the fact that women who have conceived through IVF can have a normal delivery. Though India is one of the most populated countries in the world, it is fast becoming the hub for increasing fertility problems. Almost 15% of the couples in Telangana are affected with Infertility. Over the last decade we have seen an increase in male infertility with a drop in sperm counts and motility. Women are mainly facing early ovarian ageing which is exacerbated by delay in marriage and family planning,

Chief Guests Sri T. Prakash Goud, said, Attapur has been developing into a prime area in the city and a prestigious hospital like Hegde Fertility coming here is a welcome development. Service is always the moto of medical doctors, and they ensure utmost care for their patients. Their selfless service during Covid, raised the esteem of doctors among public and today several children aspire to become doctors in the footsteps of their idols.

Mr Kinshuk Rastogi, Business Head, Hedge Fertility; said, Hegde Fertility carries the rich legacy of Hegde hospitals started by Dr Vijaya Hegde in 1977 for the healthcare of women. Hegde Fertility was started by Dr Prashant and Dr Vandana Hegde as a unit of Hegde Hospitals, in 2010 at Malakpet. This was soon followed by Madhapur, a level two AIT facility with state-of-the-art embryology lab and operation theatre. Miyapur came next in 2019 and we opened Suchitra in 2021 and it is a testament to our success that we are launching our fifth center at Attapur. Hegde Fertility and Hospital has over 30 years of experience in advanced fertility treatment and have made a positive difference to the lives of over 50,000 patients. We have a holistic approach to treating infertility which includes wellness program consisting of psychological and marital counselling, nutrition and diet planning, acupuncture, etc., for a healthy mind and a healthy body.

Prof. S. Shantha Kumari, President, TCOGS & past President, FOGSI; said, Hegde Hospital has rendered yeomen service for women in Malakpet area and that’s commendable and that legacy is being taken forward by Hegde Fertility. You have been passionate about women’s necessities and the need to help women to conceive. Women’s sexual and reproductive rights are very important and all of us should work hard to ensure that every woman is given her sexual and reproductive rights. She should be able to decide when she wants to have a baby and if she needs help, extend that help to infertility. Times have changed from women being accused of infertility to accepting the fact that either of the couples could have a problem. This social realization is very important and I’m glad that our country is definitely moving forward. The incidence of infertility is on the rise in all countries and WHO is pondering over declaring infertility as a disease, so that it can be made a part of medical insurance coverage. It’s a step forward and will help women to utilize the services when they need them. Hegde Fertility has opened centers in many areas, this branch at Attapur will help women in the vicinity to access quality fertility care.

Hegde Fertility, Attapur, is headed by an eminent infertility specialist Dr. Shalini Singh. She has over 11 years of experience in dealing with complex cases in Gynecology and Infertility. She completed, both her medical school and MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She has done her training in Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, and Infertility. She has been with Hegde Fertility for over 4 years and has keen interest in IVF for male infertility, poor ovarian reserve, recurrent abortions, endometriosis, and genetics.

 India | April 17, 2023: Yatra Online, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yatra”) (NASDAQ: YTRA), India’s leading corporate travel services provider and one of India’s leading online travel agencies, announced today that with a view to accelerating its adoption and innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, it has appointed Dr. Shakti Goel to the position of Chief Architect and Data Scientist. Dr. Goel is a seasoned technologist and completed his Doctor of Science (Sc.D.), and Master of Science from, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, and his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India.

With over 25 years of rich experience across diverse industries such as Travel, Banking, Transport & Logistics, Retail, Financial Markets & Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Goel has worked for major Fortune 500 companies such as American Stores, Oracle, State Street Corporation, Raytheon and Fidelity Investments.

In his last role prior to joining Yatra, Dr. Goel was involved in an ambitious project of building an enterprise-wide data warehouse across all lines of businesses in the travel domain. Some of his earlier assignments include – Chief Product and Technology Officer at Faircent (one of the largest p2p lending companies in India), Chief Technology Officer for the Financial Inclusion and Banking division of HCL Infosystems, and CTO of Aakash Educational Services.

“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Goel to the Yatra team,” said Dhruv Shringi, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “Dr. Goel brings a wealth of experience in Data Science and Analytics having held technology leadership roles globally at major Fortune 500 companies and in the travel domain in India. With AI seen as the next technology frontier and a core driver for innovation in travel going forward, Dr. Goel will be a valuable contributor in leading our Data and AI Initiatives as we continue to lead the path for business travel innovation in India.”

Panaji, April 17 — It was a day for young women’s Tennis champs to shine at the ongoing State-ranking TNS PG Open Tennis tournament at the Panjim Gymkhana with Bhaavya Bhoomkar and Ahana Kumar defeating their respective rivals in the girls under-14 category.

Bhaavya’s consistent serves, powerful forehand, and an overall good defensive game helped her defeat Lucy (6-1), while Ahana’s strategic game-play and solid forehand enabled her to overcome Sara’s challenge (6-2) to advance in their category in the state ranking Tennis tournament.

Over in the men’s singles category six Tennis players advanced to the quarter-finals of the TNS PG Open Tennis tournament on Thursday. Rajaram Kundaikar survived a tough contest with Cherian Joseph eventually defeating him (7-5), while Suraj Sadanah and Ravaru Dixit both trounced their opponents Anant Kochhar and Ganesh Pai (6-0) respectively.

Santosh Gorawar also advanced to the quarter-finals beating Tanay Amonkar (6-2), while Nagesh Naik had a relatively easy win over Prajat Halarnkar (6-1).

In the men’s doubles category, the team of Bulu/Richard won over their rivals Suraj/Kushal (6-2), while Allan/Ojaswi took the battle to Prithvi/Kshitij before eventually losing (4-6).

Bulu won yet another round in the mixed doubles category, where he paired up with Tanya to defeat Dustan/Lara (6-1). Prajay and Tashina demolished their opponents (6-0), while Prithvi/Atika beat Sriram/ Stania (6-2) in the same category.

Nearly 140 Tennis players across eleven categories are participating in the state ranking Tennis tournament.

The tournament, which is co-organized by the Goa State Tennis Association and the Panjim Gymkhana, is critical for Goan professional Tennis players keen on enhancing their state ranking.

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New Delhi, April 17: “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a great social reformer, a valiant champion of human rights, and an emancipator of the downtrodden masses of India. He dedicated all his life to awakening the social conscience of modern India. He played a vital role in Nation Building, said Dr. Narendra Jadhav, Former MP, Rajya Sabha, Economist, Educationist & Author at the Special Dialogue organized by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) on the eve of Ambedkar Jayanti. DG IIMC, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Dwivedi, Regional Directors, faculty members, and students from all IIMC Regional Centers were present on the occasion.

In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Dwivedi, Director General of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, recalled Dr. Babasaheb’s work as a journalist for the society, stating that he had contributed to publications such as Mooknayak, Bahishkrit Bharat, and Prabuddha Nayak. He said it is the media’s responsibility to realize the kind of society Dr. Ambedkar envisioned a century ago. Only by accepting this challenge will we be able to make Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s dream of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ a reality.

Expressing views on the topic ‘Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: A Multifaceted Genius’, Dr. Jadhav said that Dr. Ambedkar was a voracious reader. He was well-versed in various fields. He visited various universities in different countries to develop the country’s economic system, legislature, etc. He used his knowledge for the welfare of India. He fought against the evil practices prevalent in Indian society. He has written more than 22 books about the Indian social system. It is true that there was a difference of opinion about untouchability between Gandhi and Ambedkar but both worked for the welfare of the nation and the upliftment of untouchables. Gandhi was the one who appointed Ambedkar as the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India.

The program was moderated by Dr. Pawan Koundal, Associate Professor, IIMC, New Delhi, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Vinod Nitale, Assistant Professor, Amravati campus.

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