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February 29th 2024, Mumbai, India – Women Leadership Circle (WLC), an organization dedicated to fostering female leadership and entrepreneurship, hosted an inspiring and transformative workshop titled “The Brand Called You” at the esteemed Sofitel Mumbai BKC on February 24th. Attended by prominent leaders across various industries, the event provided a platform for women to refine their personal brands and elevate their professional presence.

The workshop, curated to cater to each participant’s individual needs, offered an immersive experience aimed at helping attendees achieve their unique goals and aspirations through effective personal branding strategies. Internationally acclaimed Professor Jamie Anderson, a four-time TEDx speaker renowned for his expertise in leadership and strategy, captivated the audience with his insights into personal branding and its crucial role in professional success and societal influence.

Jaya Mehrotra, Founder of Women Leadership Circle, expressed her satisfaction with the workshop’s resounding success, stating, “‘The Brand Called You’ workshop epitomizes our commitment to nurturing women leaders and entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools and knowledge to refine their personal brands.”

In collaboration with Emeritus the event featured a dynamic agenda designed to foster learning, reflection, and skill enhancement. Attendees actively participated in interactive sessions, stimulating discussions, and collaborative exercises aimed at refining their personal branding strategies and enhancing their professional presence. Through these activities, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of personal branding’s broader significance, emphasizing its role in establishing credibility and fostering positive reputations.

Anshu Dhanuka, Learning Chair and Founding Member of Women Leadership Circle, highlighted the event’s importance in nurturing leadership talent. “I am thrilled to witness the energy and enthusiasm that permeated the event. It was inspiring to see women leaders come together in such an intimate setting to refine their personal brands and support each other on their professional journey,” she remarked.

Shilpa Bhagat, Co-creator and Advisory Board Member of Women Leadership Circle, added, “I am honored to have been part of an event that celebrates the achievements and potential of women leaders. Women Leadership Circle provides a supportive platform for women to thrive, and this event exemplified the power of collaboration and personal development.”

With a limited number of attendees, the workshop offered a highly personalized experience, fostering deeper connections and providing individualized support. All participants had the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and facilitators, ensuring that the event was not only informative but also profoundly impactful on a personal level.

The success of the workshop underscores Women Leadership Circle’s commitment to providing practical tools and resources for women leaders to excel in their respective fields. With generous support from 360 ONE, WLC continues to empower women to lead with confidence, purpose, and impact through effective personal branding.

Durgapur, West Bengal, 29 February 2024- Noida International University’s Admission and Outreach Team organized Educator’s Meet 2024 at City Residency, Shahid Khudiram Sarani, Durgapur, West Bengal on 25th February 2024. The Association Partners meet served Dr. Sudip Samantha, Chief Scientist, and Dr. Sanjay Singh, Deputy Director of NTPI, was the chief guest and brought educators from all across the region for a productive and interactive event.

The event was organized by NIU’s Admission and Outreach team with the invaluable support of Tarun Pratap Singh, Sandeep Singh, and Nishi Gupta. It served as a platform for educators to exchange insights, share best practices, and foster collaborations aimed at improving the quality of education in the region. The event concluded on a high note, with participants expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and exchange ideas that will shape the future of education in Durgapur and beyond. Many more events are lined up in Kolkata and Ranchi region.

 Tarun Pratap Singh, member of the Admission and Outreach team at NIU, the initiative’s driving force, expressed his excitement at the enormous turnout at the Educators’ Meet. “It was heartening to see educators come together with a shared commitment to enriching the educational landscape of various regions. The three-hour event featured stimulating conversations on a variety of themes, including innovative teaching approaches and the use of technology in education. Participants were able to network with peers, obtain new insights, and explore opportunities for professional development.”

Bengaluru, 29th February 2024: Gold is a symbol of prosperity and well-being in India. The allure of gold has been growing across generations. Thus, for consumers and investors, it becomes vital they choose gold and silver products with the highest purity level.

In this endeavour, MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) – accredited Good Delivery Gold and Silver refiner, has been recognised as the country’s only brand providing the purest gold and silver coins and bars with 999.9+ purity level and positive weight tolerance to consumers and investors.

Many players in India offer 24K gold which can be represented as 999 fineness. This 999 fineness gold is 999 parts pure gold out of 1,000 parts, with small traces of other metals. MMTC-PAMP consistently provide minted gold and silver coins and bars with the highest purity level at 999.9+, meaning, customers will receive over 999.9 grams of gold or silver out of 1,000 grams of the respective precious metal.

Speaking on the honour and recognition of this award, Mr Vikas Singh, Managing Director and CEO, MMTC-PAMP, said, “We are truly honoured to be recognized as India’s purest gold and silver brand by the India Book of Records. This achievement reflects our firm commitment to providing our customers with products that exemplify the pinnacle of purity and artistry, with up to 999.9+ purity gold and silver products. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence through the finest Swiss craftsmanship. At MMTC-PAMP, we take pride in crafting exceptional products that resonate deeply with our consumers’ needs. We hope that our products not only serve as treasures for our customers but also become cherished souvenirs symbolizing blessings, prosperity, and new beginnings.”

When it comes to gold refining, MMTC-PAMP is the only refinery that uses silver as the balance metal, thus providing customers with a more valuable minted gold product. By aiming to surpass the conventional 999.9 purity, MMTC-PAMP seeks to establish a new gold standard for the industry. This record attempt is not just about breaking records; it’s about redefining what customers can expect from the gold they invest in.

Every product created by MMTC-PAMP goes through a rigorous purification process to ensure 999.9+ purity of the metal. To validate the authenticity, every MMTC-PAMP product carries a unique number and comes packaged in Assayer Certified Minted Cards. Each gold and silver product bought from MMTC-PAMP offers positive weight tolerance, which guarantees that every coin or bar one buys weighs more than the listed weight, ensuring customers receive the highest value for their investment.

For the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon JACK BLACK returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, with a hilarious, butt- kicking new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: Kung Fu Panda 4.

The Kung Fu Panda franchise, which has spanned almost 16 years and has amassed a staggering nearly $2 billion in global box-office success, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. At its core, the saga revolves around the endearing panda, Po (Jack Black), who embodies and imparts profound lessons of self-
discovery, overcoming fear and the power of teamwork. As the franchise launches into a new era with Kung Fu Panda 4, the narrative takes a compelling turn, guiding Po on an internal journey of growth and change. Joining the ensemble as new characters Oscar® winner VIOLA DAVIS as The Chameleon who’s a wicked, powerful sorceress and Golden Globe winner AWKWAFINA as Zhen a crafty, quick-witted thief.

After three fantastic adventures as the legendary Dragon Warrior, destiny calls for Po to take the next step and fill Oogway’s shoes as the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. Talking about reprising the role of Po, Black says, “Returning to play Po feels like reconnecting with an old friend who’s still as awesome and goofy as ever. Po’s journey this time around as the Spiritual Leader adds a whole new layer to his personality. He has a new depth to him, like this whole ‘wise and all-knowing’ thing, but, at the same time, part of him wonders, ‘Can I really do this? Am I wise enough to step into these shoes? Can you be the wisest dude in the room and still crack a joke?’ Po thinks so. And he’s out there trying, and that’s what makes Po so awesome. The most rewarding part is seeing Po evolve emotionally, going from a noodle-slurping warrior to a spiritual leader with a heart as big as his appetite.”

Black further elaborates, “When Po steps into the shoes of Spiritual Leader, you get to see his whole internal struggle. He has the Staff of Wisdom, but he’s scratching his head wondering if he knows anything about wisdom at all. This chapter is like Po’s mid-kung fu-life crisis. More wisdom, fewer dumplings, but the same lovable Po.”

These films, and Po’s evolution, Black says, have had a profound effect on him. He says, “Kung Fu Panda is like my happy place—Po and the gang are like family. It’s the humor, the heart, the whole package that brings me back. My perspective on Po has grown, too. He started as this bumbling panda with dreams of being a kung fu master, and now he’s becoming the Spiritual Leader. And just knowing that Po’s adventures have resonated with audiences worldwide and being part of that legacy…it’s an honor, man.”

The film features the voice talent of returning stars Academy Award® winner DUSTIN HOFFMAN as kung fu master, Shifu; JAMES HONG (Everything Everywhere All at Once) as Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping; Academy Award® nominee BRYAN CRANSTON as Po’s birth father, Li, and Emmy Award nominee IAN McSHANE as Tai Lung, Shifu’s former student and arch-nemesis. Oscar® winner KE HUY QUAN (Everything Everywhere All at Once) joins the ensemble as a new character, Han, the leader of the Den of Thieves. A DreamWorks Animation,  Kung Fu Panda 4, directed by Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Ma Stine is distributed by Universal Pictures (Warner Bros. Discovery) and will be released in India on March 15 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Shukrana Gratitude Foundation conducts monthly full moon sessions with a vision of offering an enriching experience. An energetic the endeavor to enhance the mind, body, and soul is being unveiled by Shukrana Gratitude Foundation, with an eye to foster individual and spiritual growth through a series of monthly Full Moon Retreats and Workshops. Reaching every nook and cranny of the country, this initiative promises to be an unforgettable chance for self-discovery and healing.

The monthly sessions and retreats offer participants constant chances for self-reflection, relaxation, and exploration, while they broaden to various spots on every full moon. Experts from a variety of fields will lead the engaging workshops and sessions that explore relaxation techniques, grooming rituals, and self-care approaches tailored for personal development.

The retreat, which was recently hosted in New Delhi, Agra and is now expanded to Raipur, includes gratitude practices to encourage attendees to develop an optimistic outlook and value the moment at hand.

The founder of the Shukrana Gratitude Foundation, Aashmeen Munjaal, says, “I am truly honored to start this journey of discovery of oneself and health. Shukrana Gratitude Foundation has always supported holistic well-being where the monthly Full Moon Retreats and Workshops, our upcoming project, are another step toward creating an inclusive environment where people can connect with themselves and acknowledge positive developments.”

India, 29th February 2024: Channelplay, India’s leading retail marketing and channel execution company, added 12 new clients to its impressive portfolio in the third quarter of FY23-24. Eureka Forbes, Tata Steel, Shell, Britannia, Kenstar, Somany, Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd, Servify, Motorola, Shell, GoVo and Pudumjee Papers represent an exciting roster for the company, which is going through a growth spurt in its 18th year.

Known for comprehensive channel thinking, execution and channel-tech, Channelplay will work on projects such as channel loyalty programs, visual merchandising—with a special focus on digital signage—and outsourced sales teams for this new roster.

Suhas Misra, Co-Founder & Co-CEO Channelplay, said, “We are always looking for growth, but what’s most exciting is that we are now solving some truly challenging channel problems. The many years of investment in channel tech are now paying off for our clients, with the dream of ‘real-time visibility’ of execution being a dream no more. We are thrilled by the growth in Q3, but there’s much more to come.”

Having built a sizable business in the very cluttered marketing execution space, Channelplay is expected to post great results this year and is likely to make a couple of significant announcements soon.

Yasir Hussain, Head of the Visual Merchandising business at Channelplay, said, “With great execution capability demonstrated in the digital signage space, we expect to make the next quarter even more exciting for the company! Also, our capability to roll out experience stores for client brands will likely pick up steam and set up a glorious first quarter of FY 2025-25.”

The channel—retail and distribution—in India is often seen as a place of great chaos and randomness. Channelplay seeks to create order in this chaos using an in-house full channel-tech stack that drives excellence in project management, visual merchandising, recruitment and management of channel sales teams, and execution of amazing channel loyalty programs.

Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, successfully treated a young boy suffering from severe occipital neuralgia, a debilitating condition causing intense headaches. The patient, whose identity remains confidential, had been enduring excruciating pain for the past one and a half months, leading to prolonged absence from school and multiple unsuccessful consultations with various specialists in Uttarakhand.

Upon seeking treatment at Wockhardt Hospitals, the patient was under the expert care of Dr. Sheetal Goyal, a distinguished Senior Neurologist renowned for her expertise in managing complex neurological disorders. Dr. Goyal’s comprehensive evaluation revealed the patient’s symptoms, including electric shock-like sensations and frequent attacks, indicative of occipital neuralgia.

Following a thorough examination and diagnostic tests, including MRI Brain and MR angiography, which showed no abnormalities, Dr. Goyal initiated a tailored treatment plan. The patient underwent a combination therapy of antiepileptic drugs and received bilateral occipital nerve blockage using Injection, administered on the same day of admission.

Remarkably, the patient experienced complete relief from pain by Day 4 of his hospital stay. Subsequent follow-up appointments confirmed the sustained absence of headaches, allowing the young boy to resume his academic pursuits after an extended absence.

“Occipital neuralgia can be a monstrous yet benign-looking headache, significantly impacting one’s quality of life,” commented Dr. Sheetal Goyal, Senior Neurologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central. “Our success in treating this case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and targeted interventions. Utilizing techniques such as occipital nerve blockage with Botulin toxin can offer effective relief for patients with refractory occipital neuralgia.”

Occipital neuralgia is characterized by intense pain resembling sharp, jabbing electric shocks in the back and neck region. Occipital nerve blockage works by interrupting the pain signals transmitted by the occipital nerves to the brain, providing substantial relief for sufferers.

Wockhardt Hospitals remains committed to delivering exemplary care and innovative treatments for neurological conditions, ensuring patients can regain their health and resume their daily activities without undue suffering.

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New Delhi, February 28th 2024: Accio Robotics,, is set to introduce its latest groundbreaking product, AccioPick Air, at the prestigious ‘LogiMAT 2024’, an International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management. To be held at IEML, Greater Noida, the event will focus on solutions that are designed on the Representing a leap forward in warehousing technology, AccioPick Air is a cutting-edge Mobile Automated Storage and Retrieval System (mASRS) that robotically combines the strengths of fixed and flexible automation to redefine operational efficiency and adaptability in medium to high throughput applications.

AccioPick Air offers a set of key features that redefine warehousing automation. The robot’s unique capability to latch onto storage aisles and climb vertically enhances space utilisation and retrieval speed. Its core functionality lies in the seamless, reliable, and accurate retrieval and delivery of bins to the induction station. Employing a hybrid automation approach, Accio Pick Air integrates fixed and flexible automation elements, ensuring stability and adaptability to various storage layouts.

Furthermore, the decoupling of bin retrieval and transportation allows dynamic task allocation, enabling any child robot to retrieve a bin and dock with any available mother robot, effectively reducing wait times. The system simplifies operations by eliminating the need for specific tote-to-robot pairings, thereby reducing tote marrying complexity. The mother robot efficiently transports the child robot and tote, streamlining the retrieval and delivery processes.

Accio Pick Air’s continuous retrieval and return process minimises idle time, ensuring consistently productive robot operations. The system further addresses the challenge of aisle congestion by allowing empty child robots to travel underneath aisles without totes, optimising space usage. Its flexibility and scalability shine through dynamic task allocation based on robot availability and location, providing an easily scalable solution for varying demands.

Tuhin Sharma, Co-Founder, Accio Robotics, said, “AccioPick Air marks a veritable paradigm shift in warehousing automation, seamlessly blending innovation with efficiency. Its unique features are set to push and redefine the possibilities of operational excellence. Accio Pick Air is not just a standard robotic system; it’s a catalyst for heralding an exciting era of streamlined, adaptive, and productive warehouse solutions that will set new innovation benchmarks for the entire industry.”

The system promises an optimisation of picking labor force by about 90%, and increases the pick rates by about 5 times. The vertical advantage of the robot also promises to save about 85% of the space as opposed to manual picking operations.

Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida campus celebrated National Science Day, on the theme “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat”. 28th February is celebrated as National Science Day to mark the discovery of phenomenon of scattering of photons by Indian Scientist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, which was later known as ‘Raman Effect’, for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1930, and that was the first Nobel Prize to any person of Indian origin in the field of Science.

Addressing the students, Chief Guest, Dr. Anand Swaroop, Senior Principal Investigator and Chief N-NRL, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA, averred, “Today there is a huge participation of women in STEM area, which is very encouraging and shows the growing interest of women in science and technology. India has come a long way, and all the facilities, technologies and infrastructure are available in India which were not there earlier. Sharing his mantras for success, he said that the youth must never be afraid of taking risks and the joy lies in the journey. Also, it is not about how many times you fall down, but how many times you get up and move forward”, added Dr. Swaroop.

Guest of Honour, Mr. Pradnyil Usgaonkar, Director – Operations & CEO at Elcom Innovations, said, “Amity University is doing a great work in technology and a lot of start-ups launched by Amity students are doing very well. Youth have a major role to play in the development of the country since youth power is both the carrier of change and also the beneficiary of change. Today’s youth are witnessing the era of highly advanced technology, drones, green energy, digital payments, OTT platforms, Quantum Computing, and a developing manufacturing infrastructure and therefore, they must make optimum use of the resources and opportunities available to them.”

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “National Science Day is a day of great significance which motivates us to work for the benefit of the society and country by fostering research and innovation through science and technology. India is known for innovation and scientific temperament but due to the various foreign invasions, it lost its glorious scientific past. However, India is again reviving its lost glory in the field of science and technology and under the NEP 2020, innovative mindsets of the young budding scientists are working on path-breaking research and contributing immensely to the changing landscape of S&T in the country.”

Highlighting the significance of National Science Day, Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President, Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation, asserted, “Amity is a research and innovation driven University and it is our constant endeavour to encourage the students to work for the nation and a nation can only develop through science & technology. Therefore, new innovations and research should be constantly pursued so that India can become a developed country.”

On this occasion, Technical Sessions on topics such as “Neuroscience & Neurotechnology: A Future Perspective”, “Indigenous Technologies”, “Semiconductors recent division in road ahead”, “Role of Science & Technology in Homeland Security” and “Atom in service for mankind: Prospects of Industry, Academia, Health care and Research” were also conducted wherein experts Dr. Sandeep Kumar Tiwari, Former Scientist G, Technology Management Directorate, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, Dr. Shalini Sehgal, Professor, Department of Food Technology, Bhaskaracharya, College of Applied Sciences , (University of Delhi), Dr, Arvind Kumar, Deputy Director, KTH Life Science Platform & Associate Professor, Div. of Computational Science and Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden and Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra Kumar Sarin, Professor, National Forensic Science University, New Delhi, shared their views. In addition, a Poster Presentation and Science Quiz Competition were also held.

Also present were Dr. B.C. Das, Chairman, Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research (AIMMSCR), Dr. Sunita Rattan, Director Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Prof. (Dr.) Subhrajit Biswas, Director, AIMMSCR, and the distinguished scientists and students of Amity.