Mumbai, 16th May 2023: Sunprotek brand offers an ultimate sun protection range of products designed to provide a long-lasting shield against harmful UV rays.

“We are excited to present Sunprotek, a brand that has been carefully designed to meet the needs of our customers. With a rise in the number of skin cancer cases and other skin-related conditions, it is more important than ever before to use a reliable sun protection solution. We believe Sunprotek will make a significant difference to the lives of our customers by providing long-lasting protection from harmful UV rays” says Mr. Ajay Kakar, CEO and Founder, Salve Group of Companies.

The Sunprotek range has been formulated using advanced technology, combining a blend of active ingredients that work together to offer superior sun protection. The products are non-comedogenic, water-resistant, and sweat-proof and have a lightweight formula that does not leave a greasy residue on the skin. The products are cosmetically accepted, scientifically validated & authenticated formulations for all the label claims.

The Sunprotek range includes

•  Sunprotek 30+ Gel
•  Sunprotek 50+ Gel
•  Sunprotek 30 Lotion

The Sunprotek range is based on a USFDA-compliant sunscreen solution and is an ideal, smooth and elegant protection for all skin types. It is a gel-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen introduced in India with unique water-in-oil-emulsion encapsulation nanotechnology.

India is a land of diverse cultures and cuisines, but one thing that unites all households is the use of cooking oil. With a wide range of options available in the market, choosing the right cooking oil for your family’s health can be a daunting task. Rice bran oil, with its numerous health benefits, has emerged as a popular choice among health-conscious Indian households. It is suitable for traditional Indian dishes, Asian & Continental dishes, and dressings for salads.

Rice bran oil is a type of vegetable oil that is extracted from the outer layer of rice grains. It has gained popularity in recent years as a healthy cooking oil option due to its high nutritional value and health benefits. For India, rice bran oil will become an important part of many households.

Rice bran oil is rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E and gamma oryzanol, which help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. This is important for maintaining good health as oxidative stress is a major cause of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Speaking at the recently held International Conference on Rice Bran Oil (ICRBO), Dr. Rohini Sharma, Ph. D. Food Science and Nutrition, Consultant Food Technologist, Consultant Nutritionist, and Life Coach said, “Rice Bran Oil is a very healthy oil and more people should know the benefits of using the Rice Bran Oil. Rice Bran Oil has a balanced fatty profile with PUFA and MUFA in the ratio of 1:1, and very low saturated fatty acids. It is rich in nutraceuticals – Oryzanol, tocopherol, and tocotrienols which are natural Antioxidants. Gamma-Oryzanol present in Rice Bran Oil reduces Bad Cholesterol (LDL) and maintains Good Cholesterol (HDL). Furthermore, rice bran oil has a high smoke point, which means that it can be used for high-temperature cooking, such as deep frying, as it remains stable and retains nutrients at high temperatures, ideal for cooking food in the Indian Kitchen. We suggest people shift to rice bran oil for daily cooking and make a healthier choice.”

Health Benefits of Rice Bran Oil

Rice bran oil is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that provide numerous health benefits. Here are some of the health benefits of rice bran oil

•  Lowers Cholesterol Levels: Rice bran oil is rich in plant sterols, which have been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the blood. This helps to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
•  Improves Heart Health: The high levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in rice bran oil can help to reduce the risk of heart disease by improving blood lipid levels and reducing inflammation in the body.
•  Helps with Weight Loss: Rice bran oil contains compounds that can help to boost metabolism and increase fat burning. This makes it a useful addition to a weight loss diet.
•  Supports Brain Health: The vitamin E and gamma-oryzanol in rice bran oil have been shown to improve cognitive function and memory. This makes it a valuable addition to the diet, especially for older adults.
•  Anti-inflammatory Properties: The high levels of antioxidants in rice bran oil can help to reduce inflammation in the body, which is a major cause of chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, and cancer.

Adding to this, Dr. Sheryl Salis, Registered Dietician (RD), Certified Diabetes Educator, Insulin Pump Specialist, and Founder -of Nurture Health Solutions, said, “We recommend people to use Rice Bran Oil, as it is Made in India and ideally suited to our Indian palate. The National Institution of Nutrition (NIN), ICMR, WHO, and several heart organizations have regularly promoted the use of Rice Bran Oil. In clinical practice, we are witnessing a lot of young people suffering from diabetes and heart diseases. We are constantly copying Western countries and are not focusing on our own products like Rice bran oil, which offers immense health benefits and is ideal for Indian household daily usage. We recommend people to lead an active lifestyle and eat food cooked in rice bran oil to lead a healthy life.”

Adding to this Mr. P. Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Freedom Rice Bran Oil said, “According to experts, physically refined rice bran oil contains over 10,000+ parts per million (PPM) of Oryzanol. Oryzanol helps to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the body by blocking the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the intestines. This helps to lower bad cholesterol levels and maintain good cholesterol levels in the body, which is essential for maintaining heart health. Also, tocopherol in rice bran oil is important because it can help to increase the oil’s antioxidant properties, making it even more beneficial for human health. Freedom Rice Bran Oil is also stable at high temperatures and has a neutral taste, making it the best choice for Traditional Indian Cooking. Rice bran oil is healthy oil suitable for the Indian household’s daily cooking needs. Therefore, we urge people to #Switch to Freedom for a healthy life.”

In conclusion, rice bran oil is an important cooking oil option for Indian families due to its high nutritional value and health benefits. Its antioxidant properties, unique fatty acid profile, and rich vitamin and mineral content make it a healthy choice for cooking. In India, where heart disease and diabetes are prevalent, switching to rice bran oil can be particularly beneficial. The high levels of antioxidants, healthy fats, and vitamin E in rice bran oil make it a great choice for reducing the risk of heart disease and other chronic ailments.

16th, May 2023  India’s leading stock exchange, National Stock Exchange (NSE), post receipt of approval from the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has launched the rupee-denominated NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures contracts in its Commodity derivatives segment, on May 15, 2023.

Earlier, NSE had signed a data licensing agreement with CME Group allowing NSE to list, trade and settle rupee-denominated NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas derivatives contracts on its platform. The addition of these contracts has expanded NSE’s product offering in the Energy basket as well as its overall commodity segment. The launch of these contracts will provide effective trading and hedging opportunities to the market participants, with the availability of key energy products on a single trading platform.

Shri Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer, NSE said: “It gives us immense pleasure to inform the market participants that NSE has launched the NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures contracts today. NSE has been the trusted exchange of market participants for close to three decades, due to its robust technology platform with high levels of safety and resilience for trading. With NCL providing settlement guarantee and ease of collateral fungibility across all NSE market segments, we hope that these two contracts will provide market participants with an efficient avenue to hedge their price risk and meet their trading objectives.”

New Delhi, 16th, May 2023Eighty-three members of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) would be contesting the election to the 24-member IAMAI Governing Council. The nominees of the top three firms, in terms of votes received in this election, would become the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Treasurer of the association, and form its Executive Council. Elections are conducted every two years at IAMAI and the terms of both the Governing Council and the Executive Council are two years. The results of the election will be declared at the end of May 2023, and the new Governing Council will take over after the Annual General Meeting in June 2023.

All 500-plus members of IAMAI, with the exception of a few companies which are less than two years old, are eligible to contest as well as vote in the elections.

IAMAI has a composite membership of large global and Indian companies as well as smaller global and Indian companies. At present 65% of the membership of IAMAI is comprised of Indian companies.

Commenting on the election process, IAMAI president Dr. Subho Ray said, “IAMAI has a very transparent and regular process of elections to the extent that we do not allow solicitation and post-election if any member has any concern the results can be duly audited.”

15th  May 2023: Purva Land, the plotted development brand of one of India’s most trusted real estate developers, Puravankara Limited, has launched its latest plotted development project, Purva Raagam, in Thirumazhisai, Chennai. Thirumazhisai is the birthplace of Thirumalisai Alvar, one of the 12 Vaishnavite poet-saints of the Bhakti era whose work is compiled as Divya Prabandham. Divya Prabandham is a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. In Tamil, “hisai” translates to music, and Purva Raagam will beautifully capture the essence of Thirumazhisai’s long-standing connection to music.

Located at the epicentre of culture and economic prosperity in Tamil Nadu, this uniquely themed development offers spacious and open residential plots. The project has been developed, keeping music as its central theme. Purva Raagam puts forth a musical theme in its development spread across 33 acres of project area, the clubhouse, and more than 15 lifestyle amenities.

Purva Raagam would provide residents luxury and comfort, keeping music at the core of the experience. Located at a distance of 15 minutes from Poonamallee junction, this project is built to offer plots ranging from 431 sq. ft. to a grand 3,359 sq. ft. with abundant common open spaces.

Abhishek Kapoor Chief Executive Officer at Puravankara Limited, said, “We are excited to announce the launch of our newest project Purva Raagam, an ode to the city’s musical heritage. The project is a first-of-its-kind development that promises to enthral residents with its unique theme. The project is also located just 10 minutes from an upcoming metro station. It has several educational institutions like the Chennai Public School, engineering, and medical colleges, making it an amiable location for residents across the spectrum. We believe this unique plotted development, located close to an industrial growth corridor, will blend in and strengthen the cultural milieu of Thirumazhisai. At Purva Land, we are committed to providing the best-in-class residential experiences, and this project will serve as a flagship for those values.”

16th, May 2023 Admissions are open for ICRI’s BSc in Radiography and BSc in Medical Lab Healthcare in collaboration with Aakash Hospital, New Delhi. ICRI students of BSc Radiography and Medical Lab Technology will get a chance to be recruited by Aakash Hospital, after the completion of the program. Leading doctors and health experts of Aakash Hospital will train students. ICRI is the only Institute providing practical exposure to leading hospitals upon course commencement.

BSc in Radiography and Imaging Technology is a demanding course in the allied healthcare industry. It is a 3-year undergraduate program split into six semesters and can be pursued after Class 12th. The curriculum has been designed to meet the growing needs of professionals in clinical radiography, radiation safety, image processing technology, imaging modalities, etc. The radiography field will continue to show higher-than-average job growth in the future. The requirement for educated and professional radiology technologists in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices continuously increases.

BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), also known as clinical laboratory Technology, is a 3-year undergraduate program that can be pursued after Class 12th. It is an allied health profession that is concerned with the diagnosis and prevention of disease through the use of clinical laboratory investigations and findings. Medical technologists are an integral part of the medical profession. These professionals get involved in practical and technical work to aid in correct diagnosis and the effective functioning of Biochemical Laboratories.

Interested candidates can apply online at the ICRI India website. The candidate must pass class 12th with a minimum of 50% marks to apply for the courses. The admission process includes a mandatory entrance test conducted by ICRI. The shortlisted candidates must qualify for a final round of interviews conducted by ICRI. The last date to apply is 30th May 2023.

ICRI was established in 2004 for Indian students in the areas of futuristic careers offered by industries like Aviation, Logistics, Clinical Research & Healthcare, Psychology and Allied health through practical-oriented PhD/MBA/BBA/ MSc/ BSc courses along with a vision to bring an edge in education through providing practically oriented courses in partnership with leading hospitals. ICRI is the largest Institute in India that offers new-age careers with a 19000+ Alumni network.

Kanishk Dugal – COO of ICRI, said, “With the upcoming admissions, we are thrilled to welcome creative and intellectual minds to extend the Institute’s talent nexus. We pride ourselves on our cogent education plan, which focuses on two key areas – deep learning and career growth. It is our continuous endeavour to make students job-ready professionals in New Age sectors, and our campus placements are a strong reflection of the success of ICRI.”

New Delhi, 16th, May 2023:Patel Engineering Limited (NSE – PATELENG & BSE – 531120), one of the pioneers in integrated infrastructure and construction services in Indiahas announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2023.
Key Financials at a Glance:

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*not annualized

Rupen Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Patel Engineering Limited said,“This year has been exciting with new projects coming onboard and taking our orderbook to an all-time high beyond Rs. 2,00,000 Mn. We have achieved improved revenue and profit figures showcasing the strength and resilience of our business in a competitive environment. I also like to thank all stakeholders for their trust in us on our recent successful Rights Issue. Moving forward we remain committed to achieving exponential developments in the infrastructure segment of the country contributing to the overall economic development.”

Commenting on the result, Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar, Director & CFO said, “I am extremely pleased to share the outstanding Q4 & FY 23 results we have achieved. The quarter has been incredible with the winning of water tunnel and irrigation projects in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. With such a steady stream of orders, we believe our revenue will increase significantly. Also,we continue with our efforts to monetize non-core assets and have reduced debt by more than Rs. 5,000 million in FY23 and we expect to continue further reduction in overall debt going forward.”

New Delhi, 16th  May 2023: Commemorating International Climate Day today, The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) – Asia’s largest network of social investors – has launched two new climate impact videos featuring members Axis Bank Foundation and ATE Chandra Foundation. The videos have been launched as part of AVPN’s Climate Impact Leaders video series, an initiative of AVPN’s Climate Action Platform 2.0. The Climate Action Platform aims to drive Asian leadership in the global climate agenda, channel more resources into climate action, and accelerate the global transition to a resilient, sustainable, positive future for all.

The next set of Climate Impact Leader videos shares insights into climate best practices from Dhruvi Shah, CEO, Axis Bank Foundation and Gayatri Nair Lobo, ATE Chandra Foundation in generating positive climate impact.

In the third video, Gayatri shares how ATE Chandra Foundation is scaling climate-positive solutions with tremendous support from Governments and local communities. These long-term solutions are being worked on at the intersection of climate and livelihoods, with a focus on farmers. She shares a rare insight into the challenges that the Foundation faced while deploying these solutions, especially when it came to the water rejuvenation system that they had created to tackle the water crisis in Rajasthan – and how they started inculcating farmers’ feedback in developing unique conservation models and systems.

In the fourth video, Dhruvi sheds light on the inception of Axis Bank Foundation’s Sustainable Livelihoods Programme, which since 2010 has been supporting rural families especially those who are small and marginal farmers, to enhance their income. She urges climate actors to be present, open, and listening to partners on-ground, while also negotiating for better outcomes for the community. She ends the video by requesting a call for collaborative action, where she states that networks like AVPN provide an opportunity for organisations and people to come together to have the hard talk and walk the hard talk.

On the occasion of International Climate Day and the launch of the videos for the Climate Impact Leaders series, Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO, AVPN said, “We are proud to capture the journey of India’s changemakers who have embraced the fight against climate change and integrated positive climate action into their business models. What we can all learn from them are exemplary models of tackling climate change with an intersectional lens – as climate change is disproportionately impacting areas spanning from healthcare to poverty alleviation. We hope by sharing these stories and various programme outcomes, we will be able to urge organisations to integrate a climate lens across their business models”.

The first two videos launched as part of the series last month on Earth Day featured the inspiring work of two foundations – Raintree Foundation and Rainmatter Foundation. Over the next few months, AVPN will launch their last set of videos as part of the series, in hope of influencing greater participation of philanthropy in India’s climate landscape.

May 16th, 2023: Coca-Cola India and Zepto announced the expansion of their successful, first-of-its-kind collaboration in India to reinforce their commitment to plastic circularity. The ‘Return and Recycle’ initiative was launched in November 2022 as a pilot project in select locations of Mumbai. The unique initiative established an organized process of collecting PET bottles with 100% traceability, to ensure effective plastic waste management. It received an overwhelming response from consumers with over 100kgs of PET bottles collected and recycled as a part of the 60-day pilot.

Zepto and Coca-Cola’s collaboration is driving the digitization of their collection strategy by leveraging e-commerce platforms. This move towards digitization not only makes the process more efficient but also raises consumer awareness about sustainable collection models, making them a key stakeholder in the journey towards sustainability.

The initiative will now be scaled with collection bins deployed across hundreds of Zepto delivery hubs in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata.

Commenting on the expansion of the initiative, Abhishek Gupta, Chief Customer Officer Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia, said, “The success of Coca-Cola’s partnership with Zepto has been characterized by strong synergies in sustainability and social responsibility. We are delighted to extend the partnership to other cities, continuing our efforts towards plastic circularity. With the ‘return and recycle’ initiative across India, we are furthering the company’s global goal of creating a world without waste.” 

Coca-Cola India’s partnership with Zepto intends to create a circular economy for plastic by connecting all participants in the PET recycling value chain. Leveraging the Zepto two-wheeler distribution network, the “self-sustainable initiative” seeks to ‘collect’ empty PET bottles of any brand from consumers, which then goes to the recycler as a raw material The initiative also demonstrates Coca-Cola’s commitment towards the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission which promotes recycling as one of its core principles. It further aims to encourage its consumers to recycle PET by raising awareness on the importance of recycling and its positive impact on the environment.

Vinay Dhanani, Chief Operations Officer at Zepto, said, “This collaboration has been an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the potential of new-age e-commerce beyond business. We are proud to have built an agile and efficient last-mile network that seamlessly extends itself to innovative initiatives like this. Our aim is to constantly innovate and embed sustainable practices in all areas of operations at Zepto. Be it route optimization, EV or bicycle-led deliveries, sustainable packaging, or reducing waste, we are committed to reducing our footprint and sharing our vision with brands and the Government of India.” 

Coca-Cola India and Zepto’s ‘Return and Recycle’ initiative aims to promote and build lasting sustainable behaviour and reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste through shared purpose. This programme further serves as a testimony of how joint brand collaborations can help in creating a culture of sustainability and responsible consumption.

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15 May 2023: Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur is a leading healthcare provider with a tradition of care and innovation that makes this hospital a boon for patients in Central India. Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur , which handles critical patients, successfully treated yet another critically ill 14 year old boy. Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur again proved their mettle and saved the boy from being handicapped for the rest of life.

Master Pranav Thombare is a 14 year old boy living in Village near Akola. On the 3rd day after the Holi festival, he complained of weakness in his legs with pain. Thinking it to be a trivial complaint or the boy’s reluctance to go to school, parents sent him to school anyway and a few hours later they got a call from school that he had collapsed in his classroom and was unable to get up. Frantically, his parents went to see their only son and then to a local hospital where he was initially diagnosed with dehydration and syncope.

When he progressively worsened and started experiencing difficulty breathing, he was referred to Wockhardt hospitals Nagpur . Dr Amit Bhatti, who is the consultant neurologist and stroke specialist diagnosed him with a rare disease of nerves known as Guillain Barre syndrome aka GB syndrome in which there auto immune destruction of the myelin coating of nerves and sometimes even the peripheral nerves leading to inability of transmission of signals from brain to the muscles all over body.

When he came to hospital he was so weak, he could barely move his fingers and was not able to breath due to respiratory muscle paralysis. He was promptly intubated and put on a mechanical ventilator and was started on IVIG therapy which is immunoglobulin derived from pooled plasma of blood donors. To add to the complications, the patient had also developed an inability to swallow anything, even his own saliva, which led to development of aspiration pneumonia and sepsis.

Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur multidisciplinary approach between neurology, intensive care and other departments , prompt initiation of therapy and with mechanical ventilation, he was initially stabilized and then over a period of next 4 weeks improved progressively where he is now independent for activities of daily living and able to walk with minimal support.

Dr Amit Bhatti said this is a very rare case but he is of the opinion that with good physiotherapy and neuro rehabilitation, he should be back to his previous physical level in a few months.

This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment initiation and multidisciplinary approach between neurology, intensive care and physiotherapy departments for better recovery because delay in initiation of immunotherapy may lead to permanent damage to peripheral nerves which at times may even be permanent and life-threatening. And this is where the hospitals approach helps to treat the patient successfully.

Dr. Amit Bhatti is a virtuoso clinical neurologist with further specialization in Intervention Neurological procedures and Stroke. He is an expert in the comprehensive care of patients with brain stroke and diseases related to the blood vessels of the brain. Apart from stroke, he is an expert in the management of various types of headaches, epilepsy, and Neuroimmunological disorders. He has a sharp research acumen and has many international and national research articles to his credit including the pioneering work on Indian pediatric stroke treatment using mechanical thrombectomy and rescue Stenting for brain strokes in adults.