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India, April 29, 2023: GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, has just raised the bar in the gaming and creative laptop market with the launch of their latest additions to the AORUS, AERO, and G5 series. These premium laptops boast up to the Intel 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and the latest NVIDIA GeForce® RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU for unparalleled performance on the go. The new range includes the AORUS 17 BSF, AORUS 15 BKF, AORUS 15 9SF, AORUS 15 9KF, AORUS 15 9MF, AERO 14 OLED BMF, AERO 14 OLED 9MF, G5 KF, G5 MF. Designed for high-performance gaming and creative workloads, these laptops offer cutting-edge technologies, superb craftsmanship, and optimized portability, setting a new standard in the industry.

Designed for gamers and creators on the go, the AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 are super-portable gaming laptops, featuring up to Intel® Core 13th Gen i7 H series processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce® RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU with a TGP of 140W. Both devices are high-performance laptops and are more than capable of handling any workload that is thrown at them. Additionally, the AORUS lineup offers 17.3 and 15.6-inch displays with up to QHD resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz for immersive visuals and fluid framerates.

Commenting on the latest launch, Mr. Sunil Grewal, Director, GIGABYTE Technology India Pvt. Ltd said, “As a brand, GIGABYTE has long recognized the enormous potential of the gaming market in India. The rapid adoption of popular esports titles in the country and the projected figure of over 100 million social media content creators this year have further validated this belief. GIGABYTE is committed to providing creators, gamers, and streamers in the country with the right tools to fuel their growth and success. The latest laptops from GIGABYTE cater to all their needs by providing peak performance in a compact package, enabling them to excel in their craft.”

The AERO 14 OLED has received significant upgrades in terms of performance and craftsmanship with 1.49kg lightweight only, with up to 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs now included. NVIDIA Studio certification further ensures that the laptops have been optimized for stability and performance, providing seamless support for widely used creative software. The display on the AERO 14 OLED is factory-calibrated with X-Rite™ 2.0 and validated by Pantone® for precise colors out of the box. The average color deviation is Delta E<1. The laptop features a 2.8K QHD+ resolution display, both with a 16:10 aspect ratio for maximum screen space for improved productivity.

The G5 series brings offer a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor paired with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs, and a 144Hz high refresh rate display, specially designed for mid-range gaming. Designed to be 22% smaller and lighter than its previous generation, the new G5 Range offers a lot of performance in a compact package.

All the laptops feature GIGABYTE’s WINDFORCE cooling technology, to ensure efficient and quiet cooling while also making the laptops more compact and portable for on-the-move operations.

Details of devices available in India are enclosed below:

se laptops will be available in India from May at leading marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, etc.

For more information:

• AORUS 17/15: https://www.AORUS.com/laptops/gaming/AORUS-17-15
• GIGABYTE AERO 14 OLED: https://www.AORUS.com/laptops/creator/AERO-14-oled
• GIGABYTE G5: https://www.gigabyte.com/in/Laptop/G5–2023#kf
• Additional content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Let8_nPd3pce-bBfdmjFeKR1vJq3IKia?usp=share_link

Bangalore, April 29, 2023: Disney Star has consolidated its dominance by surpassing 40 crore viewers for the live broadcast of the first 29 matches of TATA IPL 2023, recording a growth of 24% in TVR compared to the last edition. The reach garnered for the live broadcast of the first 29 matches is also 3.7 crores higher than the reach of the entire 2022 edition. Disney Star has also received the highest-ever reach across all editions of IPL in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP and MP for the live broadcast of the first 29 matches.

The broadcaster has also witnessed a staggering growth in viewership among kids (2 to 14 years) across all editions of IPL, a big fillip for brands targeting the consumer cohort. In addition, 9.32 Crores kids tuned in to watch the live broadcast of the first 29 games, an increase of 58.7% over the last edition. Over 25 crore premium audiences from NCCS A & NCCS B tuned in to the live broadcast on the Disney Star Network, for the first 29 matches. The reach garnered by these two consumer cohorts is the highest across 15 years of IPL, including the covid years. This achievement showcases the growing popularity of the League and the broadcaster’s ability to engage audiences across age groups with high-quality content.

Sanjog Gupta, Head – of Sports, at Disney Star, said, “IPL on Disney Star continues to register new highs. Competitive matches and strong individual performances powered by Star Sports’ world-class programming, key partnerships, and sustained marketing efforts to recruit audiences have sustained the upward trajectory of viewership. The highest-ever viewership in the Hindi-speaking markets, premium audiences (NCCS A) and Kids’ demographic (2-14 years) shows that our #BetterTogether campaign, seeking to galvanize familial and community viewing, has hit the mark. We are thankful to the millions of fans who have made Disney Star their preferred destination for a seamless and enhanced experience of IPL”.

Disney Star has also achieved the highest-ever reach in Hindi Speaking Markets (HSM). Over 27.3 crore viewers tuned in to watch the live broadcast, marking a historic moment in IPL. Furthermore, Star Sports 1 (Hindi) has also emerged as the number-one channel for the third consecutive week, making it a go-to destination for cricket enthusiasts across the nation. The high-octane match between CSK and RCB was watched by an incredible 5.2 crore concurrent viewers on television, the second highest in the history of IPL.

In addition to the TV viewership records, Disney Star has reached new heights in high-definition (HD) broadcasting. The network achieved the highest-ever HD channel reach, with an incredible 6.6 crore viewers tuning in to the HD broadcast. This number is three times higher compared to last year, demonstrating the growing preference for high-definition sports viewing.

With on-ground experiences like the IPL Trophy Tour, the Fan Bus, #MySocietyStadium, and The Incredible School Quiz (India’s largest-ever school quiz) along with the #AskStar initiative have given fans an opportunity to forge a deeper connection with the marquee tournament and increase the overall engagement for the league. The exclusive association with META Influencers has also paved the way to leverage the power of social media and bring a fresh perspective to the IPL, providing an engaging and interactive experience for the fans.

Disney Star’s fan-centric approach and innovations in broadcasting technology have earned it the plaudits of fans and the broadcaster is focused on providing an unmatched and compelling viewing experience to all who tune in to watch the TATA IPL 2023 on television.

New Delhi, 28 April 2023: C3iHub, a cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur, supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under NM-ICPS Mission along with its incubated start-ups Threat Guardians Pvt Ltd and Worker Union Support, officially launched its Cybersecurity Skilling Program. The program aims to provide learners with a deeper understanding of the technical basics of cyberspace and cyber issues, introduce real-time cybersecurity techniques and methods, and focus on the models, tools, and techniques for enforcing security.

The C3iHub Cybersecurity Skilling Program was officially launched by Chief Guest Sh Vijay Sampla, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, at the IIT Kanpur Outreach Center in Noida. During his speech, Sh. Vijay Sampla commended C3iHub for its contribution to the field of cybersecurity and its efforts to train and empower students in the cybersecurity area. Sh. Vijaya Sampla also talked about different programs under the National Commission for Scheduled Castes of India.

Sh Vijay Sampla said, “These days, Cybercrime is the biggest problem we are facing and C3iHub is playing its role to ensure safe and secure Cyber world”.

Guest of Honour Dr. Ekta Kapoor (Mission Director, NM-ICPS and Head FFT Division, DST Government of India) talked about the NM-ICPS mission and its charter.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal – Project Director, C3iHub said, “The Program will help students learn from a basic to an advanced level of cybersecurity, which will make them future-ready.”

The program is in collaboration with C3iHub incubated startups, Threat Guardians Pvt. Ltd., and WUS. The program is open to all students/professionals, with free enrolment for SC/ST students and a nominal fee for non-SC/ST students. The last date of registration is 30th April 2023. The Cybersecurity Skilling Program will be conducted online, making it accessible to learners from anywhere in the country. The duration of the program is 8 weeks (6 hours per week) and will include live sessions, online assignments, and hands-on exercises. Upon completion of the program, learners will receive a certificate from C3iHub, which will add value to their professional profile. Top 100 students will also get a chance to do the internship.

The C3iHub Cybersecurity Skilling Program has several key objectives, including providing a deeper understanding of the technical basics of cyberspace and cyber issues. It also aims to introduce real-time cyber security techniques and methods in the context of the protocol suites to introduce the need for network security solutions. The program focuses on models, tools, and techniques for enforcing security, with an emphasis on using cryptography.

The Program has received overwhelming support and interest from students and cybersecurity enthusiasts. The initiative is a testament to C3iHub’s commitment to providing quality education and promoting cybersecurity in India.

Pune, 28th April 2023  KSH Distriparks, the most sought-after logistics service provider for best-in-class container logistics solutions in Pune for seamless transportation network, buffer yard solution, ocean imports, bonded warehouse facilities, and DPD transportation services has announced the acquisition of 40 new trailers to upgrade its existing fleet of 80 trailers. With the addition of new vehicles, the company’s total fleet strength now stands at 120 trailers.

Acquisition of new trailers is a strategic move by KSH Distriparks to penetrate the lighter vehicle segment and focus on increasing its trailer transportation share in the Pune region. The company caters to the trailer transportation needs of several OEMs, Shipping Lines, CHAs, and Forwarders. The new vehicles will enhance serviceability across hinterland locations in Ahmednagar, Supa, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, and more.

“Addition of 40 trailers is a significant investment for us, and we believe it will help us serve our customers better and also expand our reach in the region. The new trailers are GPS-enabled to provide real-time visibility into container movements and are equipped with the latest safety features to continuously deliver reliable, efficient, and secure transportation services,” said Mr. Malcolm Dsouza, Chief Commercial Officer, KSH Distriparks. He further adds, “India’s container market is on a growth trajectory and we are inclined towards increasing our efficiencies and capabilities to tap a major market share and grow our business in and around Pune in Maharashtra in the ICD segment.”

With this acquisition, KSH Distriparks reiterates its commitment to providing the best possible trailer transportation services to its customers. The company is confident that the new trailers will help enhance its capabilities, expand its service area, and increase its market share in the region.

Chandigarh, India – April 2023 – Vanity Wagon, India’s first and largest clean beauty marketplace, has launched its third offline Pop-up Store at Elante Mall in Chandigarh. The kiosk features an impressive line-up of top beauty and wellness brands, including Power Gummies, Love Earth, Typsy Beauty, and Riyo Herbs. Popular influencers well-known for their expertise in beauty and wellness attended the launch making it a must-visit destination for all beauty and skincare enthusiasts.

This launch at Elante Mall in Chandigarh marks another milestone for Vanity Wagon, as this is the first kiosk to be launched outside of Delhi NCR. The kiosk will feature an array of premium clean beauty brands, providing customers with an opportunity to experience and purchase products in person. The brands on display are known for their commitment to toxin-free and cruelty-free beauty, aligning with Vanity Wagon’s values of transparency and authenticity.

Prateek Ruhail, Co-Founder and CEO, Vanity Wagon said, “We are thrilled to bring our sustainable beauty expertise to Elante Mall in Chandigarh with the launch of our third offline pop-up store. This launch will help our customers to explore and experience the best of clean beauty from renowned brands and help us educate more customers about sustainable and clean beauty.”

Vanity Wagon is a pioneer in the clean beauty movement with a mission to make safe and toxin-free beauty products easily accessible to everyone. With its online platform, Vanity Wagon has established itself as a trusted source for clean beauty, offering a wide range of natural and sustainable products for skincare, hair care, personal care, and more.

Customers can expect a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience at the Vanity Wagon pop-up store, with expert guidance from knowledgeable staff. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the world of clean beauty at the Vanity Wagon’s kiosk.

Summer is here, and so is the need for haircare that can keep up with the heat and humidity. Say hello to mCaffeine’s haircare range, which is designed to give you strong, healthy, and nourished hair all summer long. Our hair products are infused with caffeine, a powerful ingredient that stimulates hair growth, reduces hair fall, and promotes healthy scalp circulation. From our Naked Detox Green Tea Shampoo to our Espresso Hair Care Duo, our products are packed with natural ingredients that work together to give you the hair of your dreams. What sets our haircare range apart is that we believe in taking a holistic approach to hair care. Our products are free of harsh chemicals and are made with natural ingredients that are safe for your hair and the environment. We also offer a range of hair care tips and tricks on our website to help you achieve your best hair yet.

Anti-Dandruff Cappuccino Shampoo with Natural AHA
It’s time to say goodbye to dandruff with coffee! Cappuccino Anti-Dandruff Shampoo tackles dandruff head-on with its powerful blend of potent ingredients, providing a 99.99% reduction in dandruff after single use. Its creamy consistency with a gentle cleansing action washes off the flakes as you experience the soothing aroma of roasted coffee enriched with spicy cinnamon notes, leaving you craving for more.

USP: Anti-dandruff Fix | Removes Flakes & Dryness | Soothes Itchiness

Price: Rs. 499/-

Damage Repair Latte Conditioner with Coconut Milk
A creamy, soft and milky concoction for brew-tiful hair! The Latte Coffee Conditioner provides 10X Stronger Hair & Improvement in Conditioning, and is the perfect solution for dry and damaged hair, with its blend of deep conditioning ingredients such as creamy Coconut Milk and Caffeine-rich Coffee, that help repair bonds and nourish the hair with a healthy shine. What’s more? Its elevating aroma of just ground Coffee beans, tinged with a whiff of fresh cream!

USP: Hair Damage Repair | Deeply conditions to repair bonds | Nourishes hair to add shine

Price: Rs. 499/-

Coffee Hair Mask with Pro Vitamin B5
Enriched with strengthening and energizing ingredients, the Coffee Hair Mask provides 10X Stronger Hair, expertly controls hair fall, and prevents hair breakage with an irresistible aroma of freshly-roasted coffee, mixed with roasted nuts. The lush texture and the luscious fragrance will leave you hooked and booked for sure!

USP: Hair Fall Control | Hair Strengthening & Nourishment | Prevents Hair Breakage
Price: Rs. 599/-

Coffee Hair Serum with Walnut Oil and Argan Oil
Energize your hair with Caffeine-rich Coffee! The Coffee Hair Serum provides 5X Smoother & No Frizz Hair when compared to the neutral product. It is a powerful blend of enriching hair oils that smoothen the hair, leaving them healthy, frizz-free and so irresistibly shiny that you’ll be tempted to touch.

USP: Reduces Frizz | Improves Manageability | Strengthens hair strand

Price: Rs. 399/-

Coffee Scalp & Hair Oil
Get addicted to the rush of Coffee seeping into your scalp and strengthening your hair from within. Enriched with Coffee, the Coffee Scalp and Hair Oil provides 7X stronger hair when compared to the neutral product and is the elixir your hair needs to come alive.

USP: Hair Strengthening | Boosts Hair Growth | Scalp Nourishment
Price: Rs. 399/-

Don’t let the summer heat get to your hair. Try mCaffeine’s haircare range today and experience the difference for yourself. Your hair will thank you.

28th April, 2023, New Delhi: haeywa, a leading financial technology company, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Dish TV, largest DTH service provider, to streamline petty cash payments and management using its innovative platform, haeywa.

haeywa is a cutting-edge petty cash payments & management solution that simplifies and automates petty cash transactions, facilitating greater control, visibility and security over petty cash operations.

Through the collaboration, Dish TV will be able to leverage haeywa’s features such as digital receipts, real-time reporting and automated workflows to streamline its petty cash operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and accountability in all petty cash transactions along with analytics of the expenses and reduced administrative control.

“We have always been looking for technology solutions that help us to introduce convenience as well as optimization in our workflows. When haeywa team approached us we were impressed with their focus on these aspects along with the focus on reducing manual efforts. We are excited about this partnership, and we sincerely believe they will be a game changer in petty cash management domain” says Chittaranjan Mohanty – Head Finance & Accounts at Dish TV D2H

I have been closely working with the haeywa team for deploying the solution at Dish TV D2H for past few weeks. The platform agility is powerful. Quick onboarding and reduced reconciliation efforts is making all employees very happy. We look forward to working with them” says Dharmendra Kumar Agrawal Divisional Manager Finance & Accounts at Dish TV D2H.

Shilpa Mahna Bhatnagar, Founder, haeywa, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Dish TV to provide them with our innovative platform for their petty cash management needs. haeywa will enable Dish TV to optimize its petty cash processes, ensuring greater control and visibility over their expenses and help them achieve their financial management goals more efficiently.”

London/India, 28th April 2023: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the organization behind the world’s largest real-time payment solution, has today executed a definitive agreement confirming the partnership with leading digital payments infrastructure provider PPRO. The agreement aims at expanding RuPay card and UPI acceptance across PPRO’s global clients such as payment service providers (PSPs) and global merchant acquirers. This association will drive NIPL’s continued expansion into foreign markets and will add India to PPRO’s Local Payment Method (LPM) coverage map.

The partnership between NIPL and PPRO will empower the global PSPs, Banks, payment gateways, and enterprises with payment platforms to expand globally giving international e-commerce merchants access to Indian consumers. For consumers, this means they can seamlessly make cross-border purchases in Indian Rupees using their favourite payment method.

Launched in 2016, UPI is India’s most popular instant payment system, already processing 60% of all domestic payments in India and 40% of instant payments processed globally. UPI as a platform has over 325 million active users and supports 390 banks and 100 third-party apps with complete interoperability. In March 2023 alone, UPI processed over 8.7 billion transactions, the highest since its launch.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Simon Black, CEO-PPRO, said, “International payment service providers and their merchants can now easily tap into an e-commerce market that is expected to reach an estimated $111 billion next year, and predicted to almost double to $200 billion by 2026. By integrating UPI into PPRO’s digital payments infrastructure through a single connection, we have removed all the operational complexity for our partners to sell cross-border into India at scale.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ritesh Shukla, CEO-NIPL, said, “UPI has revolutionised the digital payments landscape in India and is respected globally for its role in simplifying and democratising payments. By partnering with PPRO, a market leader in the payments infrastructure space, which powers a vast PSP and merchant network, Indian consumers will now be able to shop online with merchants around the world and pay safely and easily using UPI.”

28 April 2023  Mountaineering has long been considered as one of the most challenging and thrilling outdoor activities. It involves scaling to the heights of impressive peaks, navigating through harsh terrains, and dealing with unpredictable weather conditions. However, beyond the adventure and adrenaline rush that mountaineering offers, it has also become a potent instrument for social change.

“As an adventure sport, mountaineering draws participants from various societal groups, nations, and cultures. Mountaineering helps people test their physical and mental limits, improve their leadership and teamwork qualities, and obtain a fresh perspective on their capabilities. Furthermore, mountaineering frequently requires visiting isolated mountain regions, which are frequently undeveloped or ignored. Through expeditions, mountaineers develop relationships with the local populations and acquire insight into the difficulties and opportunities that these communities face.” says Gayatri Mohanty.

Using Adventure’s Power to Make a Positive Impact

Mountaineering offers the chance to address a variety of social challenges, making it a potent weapon for social change. Mountaineering offers a chance to develop an understanding of the wonder of nature and the need to preserve it. Climbing trips can be used to advance ecotourism, draw attention to environmental protection issues, and push for the preservation of natural resources.

Women Empowerment

Men have historically dominated mountaineering. However, more women are participating in the sport and breaking down obstacles in recent years. Mountaineering can be utilised to advance gender equality, give women more self-assurance, enable them to assume leadership roles, and help them get over obstacles.

Community Development

Communities in isolated alpine regions may benefit economically from mountaineering. Through socially responsible tourism, expeditions can foster the interchange of ideas, encourage cultural understanding, and open doors for development.

Health and Wellness

A great sport to encourage both physical and mental fitness is mountaineering. It gives people the chance to go above their comfort zones, find their purpose in life, and discover their boundaries. Mountaineering can be utilized to motivate individuals to participate in adventure and fitness activities and to promote healthy lifestyles.

There is no denying adventure’s ability to spark social transformation. Mountaineering offers a chance to forge deep bonds, tackle societal problems, and encourage constructive change. As more people take up the sport, they develop into change agents and have an impact on their neighborhoods. Mountaineering has the power to improve lives, communities, and the planet when done in a team effort.

Hubbali, 28th April 2023 – Deshpande Startups, India’s largest business incubator, has partnered with renowned German company Adelphi to host a 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on ‘Circular Economy Business Model Acceleration.’ This Indo-German collaborative workshop is being funded by IKEA Foundation and being held at Deshpande Startups, Hubli, India, from 25 to 27 April 2023.

Sustainability has become a key need for modern businesses, making developing advanced technology for best practices essential. In this light, the ToT program aims to enable business development service providers from various startup incubation and acceleration centers with Circular Economy Business toolkits and terminologies. Eventually, the knowledge gained will help strengthen their service portfolios to boost their business models.

CEOs of leading organizations including Dr. M.S. Shivakiran, CEO, ATAL Incubation Centre, Sri Krishnadevaraya University; Dr. Vinayak. S. Hosamani, COO, KRISHIK – Agri-Business Incubator; Nayaz Ahmed, CEO, Jain University Incubation Centre; Prahlad Tewari, Vice President, Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation; Shweta Uttam, CEO, AIC IISER Pune SEED Foundation; Vishnu Varadan V, CEO, Atal Incubation Centre – Pondicherry Engineering College Foundation will be attending the workshop.

Speaking about the workshop, Dr. Aravind Chinchure, CEO of Deshpande Startups, said, “The circular economy model assumes a lot of importance in the current scenario. This is where conservation and reducing wastage can help eliminate the need to extract new resources from the earth. Through this workshop, we aim to train people to design products and services that are durable, repairable, and recyclable. Apart from accruing environmental benefits, the circular economy business model will also benefit societies by creating new jobs, promoting innovation, and reducing the need for expensive raw materials. We are confident that such initiatives would help our planet breathe cleaner and combat climate change better.”

Additionally, Mr. Amar Munnolimath, Senior Manager, Adelphi, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with Deshpande Startups and the IKEA Foundation for this workshop. It is great to see the growing interest in circular business models, which can contribute to a more sustainable future. Through this workshop, we are able to enable knowledge sharing with participants from across India, and we are looking forward to seeing the impact they will make in their communities.”

The workshop received about 50 applications, and 30 of them were shortlisted, mostly from business incubation and acceleration centers across Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India. The selected participants are being trained on the benefits and operational aspects of the regenerative economy by renowned German experts from Adelphi.

Circular business models will become a significant part of the global green economy in the years ahead. Through better waste management and disposal and lengthening the lifespan of products and materials through repurposing, recycling, or reusing, it is possible to reduce the environmental burden and ensure cleaner air and water for marginalized communities without slowing down economic growth.