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New Delhi,  Dec 8:-Jaipur-based Symple Ecom Solutions Pvt. Ltd., operating under the brand name SYMPLE, has been formally recognized by Amazon as the No. 1 Service Provider and top-ranked Account Management performer in India, earning the distinction of being among Amazon’s Top SPN partners nationwide. This recognition highlights SYMPLE’s consistent performance in delivering high-impact marketplace management solutions that help brands build, operate, and scale profitable businesses on Amazon and other leading e-commerce platforms. The achievement reflects the company’s strengths in strategic account management, catalog optimization, data-driven advertising execution, and compliance-led brand protection, all of which have driven measurable growth for clients across product categories.

Commenting on the milestone, Pravin Kumar Singh, Founder and CEO, Symple Ecom Solutions Pvt. Ltd., said,

“This recognition as the Best Amazon Account Management service company in India is a moment of pride for the entire SYMPLE team and a validation of the approach we have built over the years. Our focus has always been on delivering practical, performance-oriented solutions that help businesses grow sustainably in a competitive digital marketplace. Being ranked as the No. 1 Service Provider in India reflects not only our team’s dedication but also the trust our clients place in us every day.”

SYMPLE is an Amazon-approved Service Provider Network (SPN) partner with over 16 years of experience supporting brands across major marketplaces including Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, Wayfair, and Target.com. The company delivers end-to-end marketplace solutions spanning account onboarding, catalog optimization, advertising management, inventory planning, brand protection, and performance analytics. Known for converting emerging sellers into compliant, profitable online brands, SYMPLE follows a data-driven, execution-focused approach that builds visibility, conversions, and sustainable growth for small and medium businesses across domestic and international e-commerce markets.

Bengaluru, Dec 08: Nisus Finance, a listed alternate fund manager and urban infrastructure investment house, announced its successful exit from Project High Cliff, late-stage residential development in Bellandur, Bengaluru. The investment, executed through rated, listed non-convertible debentures under its flagship Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund-1 (RESO-1), generated an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 23% within a span of two years.

Structured Capital Drives Accelerated Completion

The timely injection of structured capital from RESO-1 provided the financial stability and governance required to accelerate execution, ensuring the project moved ahead at a critical juncture and successfully overcame approval delays. The performance of Project High Cliff reinforces RESO-1’s broader approach: deploying structured credit that de-risks projects while generating consistent, risk-adjusted returns within short to medium tenures.

Avadhoot Sarwate, CIO & Director, Nisus Finance, commented:

“High Cliff represents the kind of special situation where structured capital creates outsized value a strong demand and a quality project that required swift intervention. Our investment brought the governance, capital stability, and alignment needed to accelerate execution. This exit reflects the strength of RESO-1’s strategy in identifying high-value opportunities and delivering superior, risk-managed outcomes.”

Project & Partnership Details

The project is being developed by Hiren Wahen Group, led by Mr. Narendra Babu Kalahasti, MD & CEO. The Group has delivered nearly one million sq. ft. across multiple projects. Commenting on the partnership, he said:

“Nisus Finance’s investment came at a crucial moment. Their structured approach helped restore financial stability and bring fresh momentum to execution. We are now entering the final delivery phase with renewed confidence from homebuyers and stakeholders.”

Project High Cliff spans 1.4 acres with a saleable area of approximately 2.4 lakh sq. ft., comprising 196 units across 1, 2 and 3 BHK configurations aimed at affordable and mid-income buyers. Located in Bellandur, one of Bengaluru’s strongest residential micro-markets due to its proximity to major technology hubs, the project incorporates contemporary and sustainable features including a Platinum Rated Green Building certification and lifestyle amenities.

Reinforcing Private Credit’s Role in India’s Real Estate

This successful exit underscores the rising importance of specialized real estate credit platforms in addressing a significant market need. With traditional banks and NBFCs restricted from funding land acquisition and certain working capital needs, an estimated USD 15-billion funding gap has emerged in the special situations segment. Alternate fund managers investing in urban infrastructure, such as Nisus Finance, are increasingly stepping in to provide flexible, structured capital that stabilises projects and drives completion. The successful exit further reinforces the growing relevance of private credit and AIF-backed structured capital in shaping the next phase of India’s real estate development.

“Medanta’s patient-first approach allows teams of super specialist doctors to collaborate seamlessly and arrive at the best possible treatment, customized for each patient in line with our guiding philosophy ‘Har Ek Jaan Anmol’, meaning ‘Every Life Is Invaluable’. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Medanta, and this Mediclinic demonstrates our resolve to make quality healthcare accessible beyond metro cities.”

“According to the Global Burden of Disease report, nearly one-fourth of all diseases in India stem from cardiovascular conditions, primarily driven by the “4 Hs” Heart attack, Hypertension, Heart failure, and heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy). These interconnected conditions often act as both causes and consequences of one another. With India witnessing a surge in heart attacks among young adults—now a leading cause of death in the 40–69 age group there is an urgent need to address this growing crisis. Through ‘Mission Save Heart,’ Medanta aims to raise awareness, empower individuals to take preventive action, and ensure communities have access to timely, quality cardiac care.”

New Delhi Dec 8:- Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari extended his warm good wishes for the launch of cultural leader, artist, filmmaker, and author Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan’s landmark project Ekaa  The One. Unveiled on December 4th, 2025, at Siri Fort Auditorium II, South Delhi, the art-and-spirituality initiative delves into the divine feminine through a powerful collection of 64 paintings inspired by the sacred 64 Yoginis.

The event marked the launch of Ekaa  The One: The 64 Yoginis Trail, an 81-day travelling exhibition spanning 16 states and the preview of Y64 – whispers of Unseen directed by Jain Joseph, it’s about Dr. Beena’s decade-long spiritual and artistic journey across India’s ancient Yogini temples. Through original paintings, research, and field insights, the initiative brought a powerful feminine spiritual tradition to contemporary audiences in a renewed and compelling form. Art Curator Shahazada Khuram is playing a role on the team ok Ekaa the One project to connect this to the artist community.

The warm message shared by  Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari lent significant weight to the event, signalling strong recognition for the years of artistic and cultural research behind the project. His message underscored the relevance of the initiative and affirmed the value of the collective artistic effort.

Introducing his remarks, Shri Nitin Gadkari said,

“I am grateful to Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan and Dr. Bibek Debroy for their meaningful efforts. Through her paintings, Dr. Beena has beautifully revived the ancient 64 Yogini tradition and brought its spiritual depth into public view. Our history, culture, and heritage are India’s great strengths, and as we progress in science and technology, our living traditions remain equally important.”

He further added,

“Dr. Beena’s decade of dedicated research and her commitment to art, heritage, and community deserve sincere appreciation. I also fondly recall my association with Late Dr. Debroy and Smt. Suparna Banerjee Debroy, whose understanding of history and tradition has greatly enriched this initiative. Their combined contribution offers a thoughtful and inspiring perspective to this revival. I wholeheartedly appreciate their work.”

The evening also featured a screening of Y64: Whispers of the Unseen, a documentary by filmmaker and founder of NEO Film School, Dr. Jain Joseph. The documentary chronicles Dr. Unnikrishnan’s travels to dispersed Yogini shrines and the creative process behind each artwork.

The event also  scholar Dr. Bibek Debroy, an early patron and supporter of Ekaa  The One, whose encouragement provided crucial platforms that helped bring the project to national attention. His wife, Ms. Suparna Banerjee Debroy, continued to extend her support to the initiative and its cultural mission.

“This launch marks the beginning of a journey to bring the Yoginis back into public consciousness,” said Dr. Unnikrishnan. “The Yoginis revealed themselves to me over more than a decade not through texts or temples alone, but through listening, waiting, and surrendering to what wanted to emerge. Each painting became a sacred encounter, and now I invite others to experience these timeless feminine energies in their own way.“

Dr. Beena’s work revives an often-overlooked spiritual tradition, bringing forward principles of coexistence, intuitive wisdom, cyclical time, and transformative leadership: concepts embedded in Yogini philosophy and profoundly relevant today.

Mumbai, Dec 08: India’s education lending market is entering a new phase of transformation as more families seek affordable credit beyond traditional higher-education loans, with K-12, coaching and vocational learning emerging as the fastest-growing segments. Flyhi Financial Services Limited (Flyhi Finance) today announced a strategic lending alliance with Avanse Financial Services, marking a significant shift in India’s fast-evolving education finance landscape as both players build the next generation of digital, collateral-free credit rails focused on K-12 and vocational education—two of the most underfinanced yet high-growth pillars of India’s learning economy.

While the Indian education financing market touched approximately ₹1.23 lakh crore as of July 2024 in outstanding loans, less than 10% of credit access is focused on K-12 and vocational education despite the K-12 market itself being valued at nearly USD 90–92 billion. The new alliance aims to bridge this gap by offering digital, collateral-free financing across segments where formal credit penetration remains low and unsecured loans are often unavailable or delayed.

The model integrates Flyhi’s institute-embedded origination platform, real-time eligibility checks, UPI e-mandates, and Account Aggregator-based risk assessment with Avanse’s credit expertise and lending infrastructure. Applications can be initiated directly at education institutes with faster underwriting and processing times, enabling approval in minutes instead of days. The collaboration removes barriers faced by learners and parents in accessing small-ticket, transparent, low-documentation loans—traditionally overlooked by banks and NBFCs.

Brajesh Pranami, Founder & CEO of Flyhi Finance, said,

“India is entering a new phase in education finance, and this partnership places Flyhi at the centre of that shift. Avanse brings strong credit and category expertise, while we bring deep institute integration and digital origination. Together, we are building a scalable model for K-12 and vocational lending—segments that are set to drive the next decade of growth. With rising demand across our partner network, we are preparing for a broader expansion cycle and engaging selectively with strategic and financial partners who believe in our vision of democratising access to education finance in India.”

As India looks beyond traditional education pathways toward skills, employability and continuous learning, the credit market is resetting. Flyhi and Avanse aim to catalyse this shift by building a high-trust, low-friction, technology-led financing ecosystem that serves millions of learners and brings formal credit deeper into India’s education system. The collaboration also positions both companies to play a larger role in the evolution of Education Lending 2.0—where instant verification, transparent pricing and digital underwriting will replace lengthy paperwork and traditional loan approval cycles.

Dec 8: Raj Cooling Systems, one of the trusted brands in India’s cooling solutions, has made the significant step to launch its new Air Purifier in the fast-growing air purification segment. This is a huge step forward in the company’s diversification plan, which aims at becoming a comprehensive supplier of indoor comfort by not only cooling but also getting into the air purification business. 

The unveiling of the Air Purifier category is a key element in the company’s expansion strategy, as it will facilitate the penetration into the booming market of indoor air quality products in Indian homes. With consumers increasingly prioritizing health, wellness, and clean living environments, Raj Cooling identified a clear market gap in the availability of advanced yet affordable air purification solutions. The new range has been developed to address this need and to offer high-performance purification powered by cutting-edge filtration technologies.

The launch is aligned with Raj Cooling Systems’ long-term vision to diversify its portfolio and offer complementary categories that enhance indoor environments. While introducing air purification to its high-quality cooling range, the company is determined to offer a complete experience of healthier and more relaxing living areas.

The company is also evaluating incremental workforce additions and production capacity enhancements to meet projected demand as the category scales. In order to facilitate a country-wide distribution, Raj Cooling Systems is taking advantage of its already established partners and at the same time increasing its presence in retail, through distributors, and e-commerce. Besides, the company intends to utilize the rising demand for compact and efficient air purification technologies in the key export markets as one of the main sources of growth.

Additionally, the company has partnered with the technology and R&D firms to the point of merging state-of-the-art filtration systems and consumer-oriented options in the new series. The collaboration has led Raj Cooling Systems to create air purifiers for Indian conditions that are extremely reliable, require little maintenance, and provide superior purification efficiency.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Kalpesh Ramoliya, Founder and Chairman, Raj Cooling Systems, said,

“Our vision with the Air Purifier range was simple to make clean air affordable and accessible for every Indian household, as families shouldn’t have to choose between quality and price. With this launch, we are bringing advanced air purification technology within reach, without compromising on performance. The new Air Purifier range reinforces Raj Cooling Systems’ commitment to elevating the standard of home comfort in India while driving the next phase of the company’s growth journey.”

Raj Cooling Systems has outlined clear sales and market growth ambitions for the Air Purifier segment over the next 2–3 years. With rising adoption of air-quality solutions across urban and semi-urban markets, the company is confident of capturing a meaningful share in the category through continuous innovation, channel expansion, and strong customer value.

Instamart has launched a Period Tracker and Care feature, an integrated in-app experience designed to make menstrual-care management seamless. The feature combines cycle tracking and rapid ordering into a single flow, allowing users to monitor their periods and shop for relevant essentials without switching apps or browsing multiple categories.

The Period Care section enables users to track their menstrual cycle, receive reminders, and access a curated selection of items commonly needed during menstruation. These include pads, tampons, menstrual cups, hot-water bags, pain-relief options, and curated food items to satisfy PMS cravings such as chocolates and ice cream.

The feature was developed in response to user feedback on social media and the platform, highlighting the common challenge of tracking cycles and assembling essentials at the last minute. By consolidating tracking and shopping into one section, Instamart simplifies the process and enhances convenience.

Early user reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. A viral LinkedIn post described the feature as a “thoughtful addition,” while others appreciated reminders that helped them prepare ahead or create “survival kits” for PMS. Users noted that the feature removes reliance on external trackers and last-minute shopping, streamlining menstrual wellness into a single experience.

The launch reflects a broader trend of digital platforms integrating everyday wellness needs into existing user journeys, moving beyond purely transactional quick-commerce functions. With the new Period Care feature, Instamart offers not only convenience but also an everyday wellness solution seamlessly embedded within its platform.

New Delhi, Dec 8:-SIA-India has called for the launch of a National Satellite Connectivity Mission (NSCM) to ensure uninterrupted digital governance and public service continuity in ~40,000 Gram Panchayats where terrestrial links repeatedly fail due to topographical challenges, multi-week outage cycles, and chronic disaster exposure. These are not lagging-rollout zones but permanently connectivity-fragile geographies across the Himalayas, North-East hilly belts, Nicobar island chain, LWE corridors, desert interiors and cyclone-recurrence coastlines.

SIA-India states that satellite backhaul at Gram Panchayat is critical for enabling terrestrial Wi-Fi/4G networks to function continuously in geographies where fibre routes fail structurally. Satellite is not a fallback, it is the only resilient mode, and the budgetary ask is not simply a universal subsidy; it is a hard-geography mandate.

India’s official connectivity ledger also reinforces the continuity need beyond episodic outages. BharatNet records as of June 2025 show that out of 6,55,968 total villages, only 2,02,107 have been covered, leaving 4,53,861 still outside functional reach, and although 1,04,574 Wi-Fi hotspots have been installed, only 766 remain active.

As per the records, only 5,034 Gram Panchayats are currently connected via satellite, representing barely one-tenth of the continuity-vulnerable footprint, which more accurately spans ~40,000 connectivity fragile Gram Panchayats. Further, given the profile of these regions, satellite remains the only feasible continuity mechanism; the ~40,000 GP cluster cited is rather a conservative baseline, with upward revision anticipated.

The association urges that this is not a technology-preference debate but a structural reality in which satellite and fibre must function as equal continuity pillars—together forming a resilient policy-achievable layer.

Recently, we have seen continuity breakdowns across India’s most fragile geographies shift from exceptional events to predictable patterns. In Great Nicobar, the September 2025 submarine-cable break triggered a complete communication blackout for several days, cutting off residents, health units, security posts and civil administration until emergency VSAT deployment restored minimal connectivity BSNL enabling partial messaging and Airtel air-lifting a V-SAT terminal to Campbell Bay to activate basic 2G service.

In Himachal Pradesh, the August 2025 landslide cycle left 1,155 of 1,761 telecom sites non-functional in Chamba, with restoration plateauing at 65% despite continuous field deployment demonstrating that in elevation belts, cyclone corridors, island chains and forest interiors, terrestrial recovery is measured in weeks, not hours, and that these zones are no longer temporary dark-spots but enduring non-terrestrial continuity regions.

Similar structural fragility persists across the North-East,  where 3,841 villages remain outside mobile coverage, including 1,735 in Arunachal Pradesh alone.

SIA-India therefore, positions satellite capacity not as an alternative nor a competitor, but as a co-equal sovereign communication layer to ensure uninterrupted access to DPI rails (Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker), telemedicine grids, school networks, maritime/border command links and NDMA warning channels.

“Satellite and terrestrial networks serve India best when deployed as parallel continuity pillars, each operating where the terrain allows them to succeed,” said Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India.

“The National Satellite Connectivity Mission simply recognises that nearly 40,000 Gram Panchayats fall in permanent hard-geography zones where restoration cycles run into weeks, and physical rebuilds repeatedly fail. This is not a universal subsidy proposition, but a geography-defined continuity mandate. A dedicated USOF window with VGF support aligns with the Ministry of Finance’s own treatment of digital access as core social infrastructure—no different in governance necessity from health, education and water systems”

The proposed NSCM aligns with BharatNet Phase-III, NDMA’s multi-hazard modernisation, island command infrastructure, Digital India backbone continuity and Vision India@2047’s principle that last-mile access cannot be contingent on road access, ridge stability or monsoon survivability.

Global public-sector models have all converged on one principle: where terrain, climate and distance make fibre unrecoverable within governance timelines, satellite is formalised as the continuity backbone. The United States (BEAD, RDOF) classifies satellite as a mandated layer for permanently hard-to-reach districts; Australia (Sky Muster, STAND) routes disaster corridors and island chains through satellite backhaul; and Europe (Secure Connectivity, GOVSATCOM) embeds sovereign satellite nodes to preserve command, civil protection and public-service access during terrestrial failure. These frameworks recognise satellite as not an alternative technology, but the only viable continuity architecture for state services and emergency communication.

New Delhi, Dec 08: The National capital is set to host one of the most significant global academic gatherings in the field of neurosciences as Stroke & AI 2025, a two-day international conference, begins on 13th December at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Organized as the midterm meeting of SNVR and an initiative of We Care Stroke, the event will bring together world-renowned neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointervention specialists, data scientists, and AI innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming stroke prediction, diagnosis, intervention, and long-term recovery.

With stroke continuing to be one of the top causes of death and disability globally, the need for technological innovation in early detection, rapid decision-making, imaging support, and personalised rehabilitation has never been greater. Stroke & AI 2025 aims to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and cutting-edge digital tools by providing a platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among leading minds from around the world.

The two-day conference will feature expert talks, panel discussions, case-based sessions, and live demonstrations focusing on the integration of AI in acute stroke care, predictive analytics, automated imaging interpretation, workflow optimization, and post-stroke rehabilitation. Participants will gain insights into how rapidly evolving technologies ranging from machine learning and big data analytics to robotics and virtual simulation—are poised to redefine global standards of stroke management.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Dr. Kameshwar Prasad, Chairperson, emphasized the urgency of implementation of AI-driven solutions in stroke care. He said

“Stroke care is at a turning point. While traditional clinical expertise remains invaluable, the scale and complexity of stroke management today demand advanced digital support systems. Artificial intelligence has the potential to dramatically shorten diagnostic delays, guide decision-making within the golden hour, and personalize rehabilitation strategies. Stroke & AI 2025 is our collective effort to bring global innovators under one roof to chart the roadmap for the next decade of neurocare.”

Dr. Biplab Das, Organising Secretary, highlighted the collaborative vision behind the event, said

“This conference is not just an academic meeting, it is a movement. Stroke & AI 2025 brings clinicians, researchers, and technologists into the same conversation to ensure that advancements in AI translate into meaningful clinical outcomes. By integrating AI with advanced treatment procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy, perfusion imaging, and precision-guided neurointervention, we have the potential to completely transform the treatment paradigm. These technologies can drastically shorten decision-making time, enhance accuracy, and ultimately curb the morbidity and mortality associated with stroke. With participation from leading experts from India and abroad, we aim to spark collaborations that will accelerate innovation, improve patient access, and reshape the future of comprehensive stroke management.”

The Organizing Committee features prominent leaders including Dr. Vinit Banga, Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Dr. Piyush Ojha, Dr. Soumya Ranjan, Dr. Debasish Hota, Dr. Ankit Gupta, Dr. Nikhil A Kumar, and Dr. Mohit Juneja, who have contributed to designing a rich scientific program that encompasses both clinical and technological frontiers of stroke medicine.

With limited seats and strong interest from professionals across Asia, Europe, and the United States, Stroke & AI 2025 is poised to become a landmark event that will influence policy, practice, and innovation in stroke care for years to come.