• It has an ATM-cum-Cash Recycler Machine (CRM), available 24×7

Bhubaneswar: ICICI Bank has set up a digital branch in Patia Kalarahanga, Bhubaneswar. This is the Bank’s fourth digital branch in the city. Housed at Z1 society, the branch has an ATM-cum-Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) to offer cash deposit and withdrawal services to the customers 24×7. This new branch takes the total number of the branches of the Bank in the city to 29.

Prof. Bidhu K Mohanti (M.D), Director-Academic, Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Center inaugurated the branch.

The branch offers a comprehensive range of accounts, including savings and current accounts, trade and forex services, fixed and recurring deposits, loans- business loan, home loan, personal loan, auto loan, and gold loan– along with remittance and card services. It also provides locker facility at its premises. Door-step banking services for senior citizens, differently abled, and visually impaired individuals are also available. It operates from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm on Monday to Friday and on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month.

The Bank has a network of about 180 branches and 350 ATMs in Odisha.

ICICI Bank services its large customer base through a multi-channel delivery network of branches, ATMs, call centres, internet banking (www.icicibank.com), and mobile banking.

The winner Saisri Akondi will represent TiE Hyderabad at TiE Global Summit in Singapore in November and compete with 40 other winners from across the globe

Hyderabad, September 07, 2023….. TiE Women Regional Final of Global Pitching Competition Winners announced. They are Ms. Saisri Akondi, founder of Axolotol Health Pvt. Ltd winner. The name of the product of her startup is D.Sole.

Panoplia Digital Protection Pvt Ltd, Founder Pratyusha V was the first runner up and Heamac Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, Founder Akitha Kolloju and OsteoForge MedTech PVT Founder Dr. B Sri Sai Ramya were second runner-ups.

The Winner, Ms. Saisri Akondi will now represent TiE Hyderabad at the TiE Global Summit in Singapore to be held in November. She will contend with other 40 Chapter Winners worldwide for a chance to secure $50,000 worth of equity-free prize money.

TiE Women Global Pitching Competition 2023 will create an opportunity for access to Investors, and funding for women entrepreneurs.

TiE Hyderabad Women initiative aims to foster and encourage women’s entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education and funding to create a strong women’s entrepreneurial community.

TiE Women is a transformative initiative that was launched by TiE Global in 2020 across all TiE Chapters, with the purpose to Embrace, Engage, and Empower women entrepreneurs, fostering a climate of inclusiveness and growth. As part of this initiative, each chapter selects one Women Entrepreneur to participate in a Global Pitch Competition. This year, the Global Pitch Competition is scheduled to take place in Singapore at the TiE Global Summit in November 2023.

At TiE Hyderabad, this marks the 4th edition of the TiE Women program, which received 64 applications from Women-led start-ups. All applicants have through the TiE Bootcamp, an Entrepreneurship Development Program consisting of intensive mentoring sessions. Following the Bootcamp, 30 applicants were selected for the semi-finals, where a jury panel selected the top 10 Regional finalists. Each of these 10 entrepreneurs was then paired with a Charter Member mentor for personalized one-on-one mentoring. From ten finalists Ms. Saisri Akondi, founder of Axolotol Health Pvt. Ltd was chosen as the winner to compete with 40 other winners across the world.

The jury for the regional final was composed of Ms Renuka Bodla- Venture Partner at Silverneedle Ventures, Mr. Kishore Ganji Angel Investor and mentor, Astir Ventures & Mr Rathnakar Samavedam, Investment Director at Hyderabad Angels.

Ms. Suman Kumar Founder & Director, SUKASO, ALEAP & COWE & Ms. Deepthi Ravula, CEO of WE-Hub who were guests at the regional contest delivered keynote address and shared their remarkable journeys & contributions in their fields.

Right after the event, TiE Hyderabad Women Committee was approached by various angels and venture capital firms like Hyderabad Angels, Astir Ventures, SucSEED Indovation Funds, Silverneedle Ventures and HNI angels. Our top 5 selected start-ups are going for the next round of presentations with fund houses and based on the current interest, they may potentially raise up to $1 million -just locally!!

There is money and there is talent at Hyderabad – it’s unstoppable and the TiE Hyderabad chapter has created a history by being a pioneer in fundraising for our women entrepreneurs!

This event was sponsored by HeraNow, Isprout Co-working Spaces, Just Transform, MAK Projects, SuCSEED Innovation Funds, TAL Radio and Zenwork

Ms. Ekta Bahl, Partner, Samvād: Partners & Mentor to the Chapter Winner quoted “It is important to have platforms such as TiE Women that encourage women entrepreneurship, provides them mentorship and a stage for them to connect with other stakeholders. Over the years, I have seen TiE women grow from strength to strength and the journey is incredible. Sasri’s passion, belief, and understanding of the space and dedication to the cause were outstanding. Her articulation of this in her pitch was captivating. It was wonderful to have interacted with her.”

Mr. Srini Chandupatla, TiE Hyderabad Vice President, Co-Founder & COO Manjeera Digital, mentor to the 1st Runner quoted “Very excited to witness some amazing women-led startups with mind-blowing ideas. It was an exhilarating experience mentoring one of the startups in the security space – AI Kavach. The winner startup AI Kavach’s founder Pratyusha Vemuri’s passion and focus are clearly visible in her electrifying pitch. Thrilled to see many more women run startups from our ecosystem.”

Mr. Rajesh Varma Manthena, Executive Vice President, American Oncology Institute (AOI), Hyderabad & Mentor to 2nd Runner up said “Akitha is a very passionate and committed founder. She is working on something that can make a big difference in infants’ health. I wish her all the best!”

Mumbai, 7th September 2023: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru Campus welcomed its latest cohort of post-graduate students pursuing LLM, M.Com, MA and M.Sc. The orientation ceremony, that was held from July 28th to August 26th, 2023, was a vibrant celebration of new beginnings, with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and staff.

Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru Campus, said “In the dynamic intersection of academia and industry, we stand at a pivotal juncture. MAHE is committed to nurturing the growth of our students, equipping them with a unique blend of knowledge and a profound insight into the demands of the industry. Our students emerge not just with better knowledge and abilities but also with a substantial competitive advantage over their colleagues who choose to enter the job market immediately after their undergraduate studies.”

Over the span of two months, different departments under MAHE Bengaluru including Manipal School of Life Science (MLS), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (DLHS), Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Department of Public Policy (DPP), and Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), conducted individual orientation sessions tailored to their respective programs.

There were engaging interaction sessions between HODs, faculty, students and parents. Throughout the orientation period, students were provided with a comprehensive overview of their upcoming college experience, encompassing both academic and social aspects.

This grand orientation ceremony not only marked the commencement of their academic pursuits but also fostered a sense of belonging and camaraderie among the fresh PG batch at MAHE Bengaluru.

7th September 2023: Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, hosted India’s largest corporate campus quizzing fiesta Qriosity 2023. This knowledge initiative was organized by Brookfield Properties for its tenants and employees to mark India’s 77th Indian Independence. In association with QShala, an eminent quizzing organization, the event witnessed resounding success from Corporate India across Brookfield Properties campuses in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai.

Qriosity 2023 witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 2000 contestants across India. Conducted by celebrity quiz master Mandira Bedi, the event attended by the leadership of Brookfield Properties and its tenants covered an array of topics, spanning current affairs, history, films, music, and sports. This engagement not only invigorated knowledge-sharing but also rekindled a sense of camaraderie that is quintessential to Brookfield Properties’ workplace culture.

Ms. Reema Kundnani, Senior Vice President of marketing and branding and Regional Head – of Western Region | India at Brookfield Properties sheds light on the company’s vision of crafting an elevated workplace experience: “We strongly believe that community is the active ingredient in creating a cohesive and inspiring environment for our tenants. By providing a holistic employee experience through creativity, community, and collaboration, we are building the future of work and disrupting traditional workspaces. It was very encouraging to see participation from employees having fun during this stimulating event.”

The success of Qriosity 2023 reaffirms Brookfield Properties’ commitment to fostering community engagement and placemaking, and exemplifies its strategic approach to embracing the importance of the workplace in building a corporate culture for organizations. These initiatives enhance employee wellness, and productivity and add value to more than 5,00,000 tenants across its Grade A office campuses.

Winners of Qriosity 2023:

• ü The winning team – WestBridge Capital, Ecoworld, Bengaluru – Vikas Gupta and Aswath Venkataraman
• ü Runners up – Tiger Analytics, Millenia Business Park, Chennai – Abhilasha Singh and Ganesh
• ü Second Runners up – Expeditors International, NXT, Bengaluru – Prema Bharadwaj and Avinash Srihari

FableStreet is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest offering, FableStreet X – a sub-brand that redefines fashion for plus sized women. With a resolute commitment to delivering impeccable fits and contemporary styles, FableStreet X is set to revolutionize the world of women across sizes 2XL-5XL.

In response to the fashion industry’s limited offerings for curvier women, Ayushi Gudwani, the Founder and CEO of FS Life – the umbrella organization that runs FableStreet, said, “FableStreet has always been about giving women the best fits. While we offered tailored clothing as an option, having standard sizes for bigger bodies was a demand we had been getting for a long time now. To give the best possible solution, we spoke to over 200 curvy women, and a common theme emerged – the struggle to find clothes that fit their curves and are stylish at the same time. FableStreet X is our answer to this problem, designed to empower plus sized women to be stylish and comfortable at the same time.”

FableStreet X’s journey towards perfection included a meticulous analysis of over 10,000 body measurements. This research allowed the brand to identify key insights vital to achieving the perfect fit for extended-szie clothing, ensuring that each piece enhances the natural beauty of the wearer.

Adarsh Sharma, the Chief Revenue Officer of FS Life, has recognized FableStreet X as a strategic priority for the company’s growth trajectory. He stated, “We anticipate that FableStreet X will contribute significantly to our overall revenue, reaching 20% by the year 2025.”

FableStreet X offers a diverse range of Western wear styles, including top wear, dresses, and trousers, catering to both casual and formal occasions. With an emphasis on quality, comfort, and style, the brand guarantees that curvier women will find options that not only meet their size requirements but also their fashion desires.

Mark your calendars for the exciting launch of FableStreet X on September 5th, 2023. These stunning collections will be available exclusively at www.fablestreet.com.

Bangalore, 7th September 2023: India’s leading women’s fashion brand – W, on-boarded famous Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador. With this partnership the brand prepares to launch its high-decibel festive campaign that beautifully merges the warmth of festivities with the spirit of modernity. The campaign talks about every festival having a story that is synonymous to the story of women. It captures the essence of women being the centre of every celebration, thereby urging women to cherish their individuality and ‘Celebrate your story’.

Speaking about the association, Anushka Sharma said, “I am happy to be a part of the W for Woman family as a brand ambassador. The brand’s ideology resonates with my beliefs and values. The brand celebrates the essence of every woman, her unique story, her convictions, her beliefs, her challenges and her wins. To me, W for Woman is the embodiment of a thinking woman’s brand, reflecting the modern woman who embraces her roots- a woman who is truly Indian at heart and global in her outlook.”

Anant Daga, Managing Director – TCNS Clothing Co Ltd., said, “Anushka’s vibrant persona and strong individuality perfectly complement the essence of the brand. Anushka epitomises the inspiring and accomplished modern woman, seamlessly transitioning through diverse roles, embodying the true spirit of the W woman. Our festive range, unveiled alongside this campaign, takes on a fresh identity- an all-new avatar. We are excited to have Anushka on board as the W woman.”

The specially curated Festive Collection by W includes its widest range of Anarkalis, Festive sets, dresses and lots more. It boasts of an exquisite array of fabrics, carefully selected to enhance the festive experience. From cotton lurex sets adorned with metallic gota trims to velvety textures with matte sequins, the collection offers a tactile journey through the opulence of the festive season. The incorporation of coloured zari weaves, mirror work, and intricate dori work with sequin highlights bring a rich and diverse palette of textures and embellishments.

Gurugram,7th September 2023 Heritage International Xperiential School (HIXS), a distinguished institution in the international education space and ranked among the top 3 International Schools in India, is delighted to announce the inauguration of its new middle and senior campus at Heritage Avenue, near Sec 58 in Gurugram.

Committed to delivering unparalleled educational experiences, the avant-garde facility is meticulously designed to foster holistic development and innovation in education. The school’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, well-equipped labs, advanced classrooms, maker-centred and design thinking centers, sports infrastructure, and vibrant learning spaces create a conducive environment to nurture young minds and foster holistic growth.

The inauguration of the new campus is a testament to HIXS’s dedication to shaping the future of education via experiential learning, critical thinking, and collaboration.

The inauguration ceremony also encompassed a host of captivating events, including-:

Grade 7 Student Learning Expedition, Humanising Building Structures

The highlight of the event was the presentation by students of grade 7 on their learning expedition, Humanising Building Structures. At HIXS, learning expeditions are a way of organising the curriculum to develop skills and content area knowledge to prepare students for global citizenship. These are long-term, in-depth interdisciplinary studies that involve the students in sophisticated research in a real-life context, engage with the community in authentic ways, and demonstrate their knowledge with high-quality products that are presented to an authentic audience. The construction of the new school campus for HIXS Middle and Senior School provided the real-world and local context for the expedition with a special focus on learning spaces as the third teacher and brick-and-mortar structures as organic entities. The student’s presentation on the Learning Expedition exemplified the transformative potential of learning expeditions in empowering students to become active and engaged learners.

Panel Discussion on the Future of Education

The event also witnessed an insightful panel discussion on “The Future of Education in the World of AI”. The panel featured prominent experts and thought leaders who are also parents of the school. The thought-provoking discussion explored the changing education landscape, including emerging trends, challenges, and innovations.

“The Heritage Avenue Campus inauguration marks a significant milestone in HIXS’s journey to redefine education, empowering students to excel in an ever-changing world. The institution is committed to providing a transformative educational experience that nurtures creativity, innovation, and holistic growth. With our new campus, we aim to inspire students to embrace challenges, ignite their curiosity, and become the change agents of tomorrow while upholding HIXS’s core values,’’ said Daisy Rana, Principal & Head, HIXS

“The Heritage Schools have been at the forefront of research, innovation and thought- leadership in the field of education in India. The launch of the Heritage Avenue campus is a testimony to our commitment to excellence and we hope to continue this legacy of being a thought-leader in education.” Said Vishnu Karthik, Member of Advisory Board, The Heritage Schools and Co founder HIXS.

As part of the consecration of the new building, a collaborative mosaic panel, ‘The HIXS Spirit’ created by parents, students and educators was also unveiled, symbolizing the strong sense of community and unity that defines HIXS. The inauguration of the Heritage Avenue Campus marks a new chapter in HIXS’s journey, where innovation and education come together to shape future leaders.

The highly anticipated Bollywood release of the season, ‘Jawan,’ has chosen to collaborate with various news channels. Recently, Shah Rukh Khan was seen in a 30-second promo that not only sheds light on the film but also introduces Zee News’ flagship show, DNA, and its new host, Sourabh
Raj Jain.

In this promotional video, Shah Rukh Khan discusses the show’s return to TV screens with Sourabh Raj Jain as the new host, using the opportunity to cross-promote his upcoming film. This promo is currently being aired between shows on Zee News.

Tata Steel Ltd and global technology leader ABB India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together to co-create innovative models and technologies to help reduce the carbon footprint of steel production. ABB will bring global experience in automation, electrification and digitalization for the mining and metals industries.

Tata Steel is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 35 million tons per annum and is committed to major sustainability targets including achievement of carbon neutrality by 2045. In line with its aspirations, the steelmaker has a medium-term target to reduce carbon emissions to less than two tons of CO₂ per ton of crude steel in its Indian operations by 2025.

The two companies will focus on system-level assessments of Tata Steel’s manufacturing plants and production facilities for evaluation and co-development of short and long-term options for energy efficiency, decarbonization and circularity.

ABB and Tata Steel will explore energy optimization via hydrogen as an alternative fuel for upstream processes and energy reduction as well as substitution through fully integrated electrification and digital systems such as ABB Ability™ eMine and e-Mobility solutions and energy efficient motors.

“Steel companies know there are opportunities to improve their processes, and Tata Steel is one of the leaders in this movement towards energy efficiency and reduction of carbon footprint,” said Vipul Gautam, Group Vice President, Global Account Executive for Tata Group, ABB. “World Economic Forum figures anticipate the energy transition will require as much as three billion tons of metals over the medium term; six times more mineral inputs by 2040 to reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050. ABB is confident in working with our customers and partners to evolve how steelmaking is powered to help reach production and environmental targets.”

“Tata Steel and ABB have had a long-standing relationship through last decades. With this MoU, ABB will support Tata Steel to achieve their carbon neutrality goals through energy optimization. As a leading provider of high-quality steel, it is important to maintain an efficient production line to meet increasing demands. ABB has cutting-edge solutions and a leading technology portfolio that aligns well with Tata Steel’s goals to make plants and production lines become more sustainable and energy efficient, making way for greener steel processing,” said Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India.

Tata Steel is committed to sustainable development and growth as an integral part of its business philosophy. To ensure sustainable growth, the company is working on deployment of key enablers for deep decarbonization, including the use of more scrap in steelmaking, use of alternate fuels such as natural gas and green hydrogen, use of renewable energy and deployment of carbon capture and stor-age/utilization technologies. Tata Steel expects to increase capacity to 40 million tons by 2030 hence this collaboration with technology partner ABB is a key enabler to achieve that growth in a sustainable manner.

The global steel industry contributes between 7 to 9 percent of global fossil fuel CO₂ emissions, according to various sources including the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Hyderabad, September 06, 2023…….Sri BioAesthetics, a Hyderabad-based Integrated AgribioTech Center set up recently at an investment of INR 30 crore developed three new microbial products for soil health and fertility management at our R&D facility, Hyderabad.

Disclosing this in a press note issued in the city today, Dr KRK Reddy, Managing Director of Sri BitoAesthetics Pvt. Ltd who is also the President of BIPA,a trade body of BioAgri Input Producers in India said the three futuristic products with a future full of promise are a microbial consortium was developed through the technology transfer from ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal to mitigate saline stress in Rice.

The three products were formally launched recently in the presence of Dr Janaki Ram, Vice Chancellor, YSR Horticulture University, a state University in Andhra Pradesh; Dr Sarada Jayalakshmi, Vice Chancellor, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) and Scientists from ICAR and Amity University in a function held in Vijayawada.

ICAR-CSSRI is a Central Soil Salinity Research Institute. It is a premier research institute dedicated to pursuing interdisciplinary research on salinity/alkalinity management and the use of poor-quality irrigation waters in different agroecological zones of the country.

The second product is Prof.Ajith Verma’s (JNU/Amity Univ) discovery, Serendipita Indica, a desert fungus that helps in drought mitigation and nutrient acquisition. Serendipita indica is a fungal species of the order Sebacinales. It is an endophytic root-colonising species, discovered from orchid plants in the Thar desert in Rajasthan, India by Prof. Ajit Verma and group, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

The third product is the Indigenously developed Root Organ Culture of Mycorrhiza based on the technology adopted from UCLouvain, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium for better water and nutrient absorption through symbiotic association.