Mumbai / New Delhi, February 19, 2023: The seventh edition of the prestigious GBS Global Summit 2023 – conceptualized and executed by ET Edge, began today at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest and was welcomed by Samir Jain, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, The Times Group; and Vineet Jain, MD, The Times Group.

Addressing the select gathering of global influencers and business disruptors, Prime Minister Modi said, “India has shown the world how to turn a crisis into an opportunity. Today India’s capabilities are echoed in the Global Business Summit which has a theme of reimagining business and reimagining the world. We reimagined the more than 100 districts that were considered backward and declared them as aspirational districts and transformed them.”

Earlier, welcoming the Prime Minister, Mr. Vineet Jain, MD, The Times Group, said: “India has found confidence in PM Modi’s ‘India first’ policy, and his combining ‘gati’ and ‘shakti’ to drive the nation’s growth.”

The theme of this edition of the summit is “Resilience, Influence, Dominance”.

Day One saw an A-list of business leaders speaking on diverse themes such as the global economy, India’s G20 presidency, energy transition, and the globalization of cricket, among others.

Caption 1 – Honourable PM Narendra Modi at the closing ceremony of Day 1 of the Global Business Summit 2023 along with Vineet Jain, Managing Director, and Samir Jain, Vice Chairman, and Managing Director, The Times Group

Caption 2 – Honourable PM Narendra Modi at the closing ceremony of Day 1 of the Global Business Summit 2023

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Hyderabad, 19th February 2023: Ahmedabad Defenders defeated the Mumbai Meteors 14-15, 15-12, 15-14, 15-13, 15-14 in the second season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. For his tremendous performance, Angamuthu was named as the Player of the Match.

Mumbai’s Brandon Greenway began changing the direction of the ball quickly to trouble Ahmedabad. With libero Ratheesh holding things in the backcourt, Mumbai took an early lead. The moment Angamuthu took charge of the service, Ahmedabad found an opening. Mumbai’s defense found it hard to face Angamuthu’s spikes. But a timely review call from the Meteors helped Mumbai take control of the proceedings.

Angamuthu’s range of skills continued to force Mumbai towards the back line and seeing an opening, Danial Moatazedi troubled the Meteors with powerful serves. Mumbai made unforced errors and Ahmedabad found a way back into the contest.

Karthik’s leadership was tested after miscommunications with Aravindhan cost Mumbai crucial points. Manoj became the key for the Defenders as he started setting up the balls on platters to his attackers for spikes.

With Amit Gulia in the middle, Meteors implemented a three-man block line and their defence improved. But Angamuthu remained unstoppable and the Defenders maintained their momentum. Just when it looked like Mumbai might revive, Danial made thunderous blocks to stop the resistance and Ahmedabad won the match 4-1 to earn two points from the contest.

Hyderabad Black Hawks will be up against Chennai Blitz at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on the fourth day of the Hyderabad leg of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League at 1900 hrs onwards IST on Saturday, 18th February 2023.

19 February 2023, New Delhi/ Bengaluru:

The first-ever season of Eloelo’s LoveHouse sets a record for the 144-hour continuous live stream on a mobile app in India. Lovehouse, India’s first-ever online reality show coincided with Valentine’s week and featured popular influencer couples competing for the title of LoveHouse’s favourite couple. Over 4 million viewers tuned live on the Eloelo app from 9th to 14th February and voted for their favourite celebrity couples. The app observed a user engagement time of over 30 minutes per user during the live stream of the show and received 3 lakh votes.

Besides bagging a World Record for 144 hours of continuous live streaming on a mobile app, Eloelo’s LoveHouse created a never-seen-before live reality viewing experience for Indians, as it used a technology called “Switch Channel” & “Dual Stream” to enable multiple camera angles to switch in a single live stream. This breakthrough technology seamlessly changed the live feed in one continuous live room during the six and half days of LoveHouse’s live streaming.

“We are thrilled to have pioneered a new era of live-streaming entertainment through our breakthrough technology that transformed Eloelo’s LoveHouse reality show into a continuous live room for six and a half days straight! The success of India’s first 144-hour reality show, Lovehouse, has not only set a new world record but also brought people together and created unforgettable moments. This achievement has filled us with great pride and has inspired us to keep delivering such never thought of concepts on the Eloelo app for the audiences of Bharat!” said Saurabh Pandey, Founder and CEO, of Eloelo.

The five influencer couples and inmates of Eloelo’s LoveHouse were Kulhad Pizza couple from Jalandhar, Gurpreet Kaur and Sehaj Arora; short video sensations, Pankaj and Shivu; and Sapna and Goldy; the popular YouTubers, Aayushi and Vishal, and Radio City RJs, RJ Priya and RJ Raghav. “The energy in the LoveHouse was charged with loads of drama, heightened emotions, romance and an unmistakable sense of rivalry as the five couples competed with each other through a series of tasks such as enacting roleplays, using handcuffs, women contestants applying makeup on their partners, and lots more,” Saurabh added

After 144 hours, Eloelo’s live audience unanimously chose the popular YouTuber influencers, Ayushi and Vishal as their favourite couple and the winners of Season 1 of LoveHouse! With over 3 million followers, the winning couple had fans from across the country pouring in their love through live votes.

With this victory, Ayushi and Vishal have bagged a cash prize of INR 1 Lakh and other prizes up to 5 lakhs and grabbed a chance to meet actor Kartik Aryan, whose upcoming film Shehzada is set to premiere on 17 February.

Eloelo also did an extensive campaign on Twitter to promote Lovehouse and brands like Ixigo, Abhibus, BalleBaazi, Zoomin, Galaxycard, Ferns & Petals and more joined the thread to leave their witty responses. Before launch, Lovehouse had also garnered interest and curiosity from a lot of celebrities ranging from Indian film actresses Amrita Rao, Donal Bisht & Flora Saini to famous paparazzo, Viral Bhayani.

19th February 2023, Udaipur: The Consumer Culture Lab of IIM Udaipur, the only such Lab of its kind in any educational institution in India, has launched the annual report “Rangbhoomi, The Digital Heartlands of India”. Done in collaboration with Stripe Partners, UK, the project is authored by Prof. Tanvi Gupta, Associate Professor, and Co-
Chair of Consumer Culture Lab, and Adishri Guha, Senior Research Executive of Consumer Culture Lab.

This report talked about how Indian small towns are in a state of flux between aspiration and rootedness and also conceptualizes the state of liminality or being in-between, using a map of three ideological “lands” (Bhoomi in Hindi) that small town consumers inhabit.

The Research Team explored beyond metropolitan India and went to the rural and regional heartlands that are often unexplored. Through ethnographic research in nine locations, across nine states, with fifteen social media creators, a research team explored the journeys of small-town content creators.

Researchers found that people use platforms such as Instagram and YouTube to create original content, build followings, have a social impact, and make money. The detailed Report can be downloaded from club. time.in

Commenting on this report, Prof. Ashok Bannerjee, Director of IIM Udaipur said, “Rural India is driving internet adoption. It grew from 299 million internet users in 2020 to 351 million in 2021. Along with internet adoption comes a concomitant increase in the use of social media and e-commerce platforms for opinion formation and buying decisions. This report does an excellent job of capturing the rise of digital consumers in India and their growing ease in using digital platforms to create content to influence decision-making. The major findings of the ‘Digital Heartlands of India’ will surely have key takeaways equally for the industries that have rural consumers as target customers and policymakers.”

Rajesh Nanarpuzha, Associate Professor at IIMU and Co-Chair of Consumer Culture Lab said, “In line with the stated mission of IIMU’s Consumer Culture Lab to understand the Indian consumer better and bring the muted voices of India’s consumptions-scape into the mainstream, Rangbhoomi- The Digital Heartlands project is our significant first step. The implications of this study will be compelling for both industry and academia.”

New Delhi, 19 February 2023: India is looking to mine oceans, which will unlock huge opportunities and new areas of operations for Indian Industries, said Shri Vivek Bhardwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India during a conference on 16 February on the sidelines of the silver jubilee edition of the International Engineering & Technology Fair 2023, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with Finland Chamber of Commerce in India, NSIC, and Government ministries in New Delhi. He said that the Government is amending the Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, which is open for comments from the industry.

“We need to increase domestic exploration and we have enlisted 13 private exploration companies as the opportunities are immense. We also need to look at acquiring foreign assets. We sent a team to Argentina to identify mines for investments and we have two lithium mines and one copper mine there. Within the coming period, we will shortlist projects to invest, which will be open to the private sector,” Shri Bhardwaj said. He also urged the industry to get into organized recycling to make India the recycling hub of the world. Talking about the opportunities and possibilities in the metals and mining industry, he said that the Government has proposed amendments in the MMDR Act to encourage junior miners. The Mines Secretary was speaking at a conference titled ‘Vision 2047: Atmanirbharta in Minerals and Metals’ to discuss the roadmap and opportunities in the metals & mining industry of India.

Koushik Chatterjee, Chairman, Metal & Metallurgy Expo 2023 and Executive Director and Group CFO, Tata Steel Ltd said that the metals and metallurgy sector is the foundation of India’s economic growth and underlined the need to develop a sustainable metals and metallurgy Industry, which is aligned with India’s Sustainable Development and Net-Zero goals.

Gajendra Panwar, MD, Danieli India Ltd said that the industry should build modern steel plants capable of delivering premium quality steel to become globally competitive. Noting that India needs to become carbon neutral, he said that Green Hydrogen is a great option to bring down greenhouse gas emissions. But, until it is available and affordable, we must look for other technologies to use natural gases to bring down carbon emissions, he added.

Sunil Duggal, Chairman of CII National Committee on Mining and Group CEO, Vedanta Ltd said that the enormous potential of the mining and metallurgy sector needs to be unlocked and added that the industry is fully committed to achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to make India Aatmanirbhar in coming years.

Over 400 companies from 19 countries are displaying their latest products and technologies at the IETF. Finland is the focus country at the IETF this year. The silver jubilee edition of IETF includes 3 concurrent shows and 9 focus shows. The latest innovations in Advanced Building Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Capital Machinery, Digital Gaming, Fluid Power, Factory & Plant Maintenance, Healthcare, Industrial Automation & Robotics, Modern Logistics Solutions, Metal & Metallurgy, and Water & Solid Waste Management are being presented at the event being held during 16-18 February.

New Delhi, February 19, 2023: Shri Kaushal Kishore, Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, said, “We need to accelerate our efforts, make people aware of water-related issues and requirement of lifestyle changes, develop innovative technologies and religiously implement wastewater treatment strategies.” This necessitates the complete integration of water conservation and wastewater treatment practices at different levels in our daily life.

The Minister was speaking at the ‘Conference on Water and Wastewater Management’ organised by CII on the sidelines of the 25th edition of the International Engineering & Technology Fair (IETF) to discuss water-related issues and possible solutions to enhance India’s water management capabilities.

“The government has also emphasized the utilization of modern technologies and methods while developing today’s cities. We are working on a mission to make India a Developed Nation by 2047 in which water conservation, groundwater recharge, quality, and equal access to all will play a critical role. Safe and adequate water will also facilitate India’s mission to improve the health of every citizen,” he added.

The Minister launched ‘Our Cup of Joy’, a book by CII, that is a compilation of case studies, initiatives, and practices that are being implemented across the country to judiciously use fresh water and effectively manage wastewater. CII is also organizing the ‘Water & Waste Expo 2023’ at the ongoing IETF 2023 event, which demonstrates innovative and futuristic technologies employed in the water treatment segment.

Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Chairman, CII-National Committee on Water & Chairman & Managing Director, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd, said, “Wastewater treatment is the best alternate option to deal with water shortage and ensure adequate supply to every citizen and industry. We need to harness the potential of state-of-the-art technologies that are available today to get desired results. Most importantly, the players need to emphasize on the implementation of digital technologies which can help identify the gaps and bridge them. “

Bengaluru, 20th February,2023: Sattva Group, one of India’s leading Property Development, Management, and Consulting organizations, conducted a 2-day mega event, Sattva Global City Fest 2023. The fest, one of many more to come, is designed to bring people together through sports and sustainable efforts to achieve community development and awareness around a sustainable planet. Sattva Global City played host, where occupants of the Tech Park took part in big numbers on the 18^th& 19th February and met with tremendous success. A total of 14 teams, including Sattva put up an incredible show on both days, calling the curtains on the first-ever edition of its kind.

A team from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and RV Engineering College worked tirelessly to ensure that the festival was environmentally friendly and sustainable. With objective to inculcate practices that contribute to the ecosystem, it requires participation and encouragement from all quarters. Such associations pave the way for more such continued efforts, further establishing Sattva Global City as one of SEZ.

The two-day extravaganza was graced by champion cricketer, Bengaluru’s own David Johnson. His presence lifted the spirits of all the participants and brought a new wave of excitement among the audience. The cricketer not only gave a glimpse of his impeccable talent on the ground but also interacted with the audience, adding excitement to the proceedings. With a footfall of hundreds of attendees and participants from various corporations at Sattva Global City, the first edition of the fest was a resounding success. The matches were played with great sportsmanship and the audience was treated to some fantastic cricketing skills on display. The final match was played between teams Capgemini and Dimaag AI, and Capgemini emerged as the champions.

Commenting on the fest’s success Mr. Shivam Agarwal, VP – Strategic Development, Sattva Group said, “When Sattva Global City Fest was still in its bud, we wanted to do something that was fun and engaging for people to come together with the bigger goal of building strong relationships and fostering a sense of community. Today, we are thrilled to see how beautifully our thoughts have blossomed and our vision for a sustainable future has come to life.

Sharing his excitment, Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Vice President, Sattva Group said, “The central theme of Sattva GCF23, serves as a testament to our dedication to building a better world for future generations. And with the goal of keeping waste under 9% and offsetting our carbon footprint, we hope to set an example for others to follow and inspire meaningful change. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the participants and volunteers who made it possible and look forward to making a positive impact on our community.”

The Sattva Global City Fest 2023’s central theme was sustainability and environmental protection, which aligned with the UNs Sustainable Development Goals. As part of which, the group has succeeded in keeping event waste to under 9% and aims to adopt more such eco-friendly measures at all of Sattva Global City events in the future. The team proposed the all-encompassing theme of ‘Mission9,’ with the goal of keeping waste generated by the event to less than 9% of comparable levels.

The Fest was an amalgamation of sustainability, social impact efforts, and cricket. This acts as a  testimony to Sattva Group’s commitment in creating a better world for all. The fest was a grand success, and Sattva intends to hold such events in order to build on its success to make it bigger and better in the coming years.

KOLKATA, INDIA, 18TH FEBRUARY, 2023 – Samsung launched its latest flagship series, the Galaxy S23, in India, at Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. one of the leading mobile retail stores in the country on February 16, 2023, at midnight. The event was attended by the popular Bengali actress Paoli Dam, who is also a regular patron along with Mohan Bajoria and Jayant Bajoria of Bhajanlal Group.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2023, boasting impressive features and cutting-edge technology. The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display features an impressive 120Hz refresh rate and stunning FHD+ resolution, protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Galaxy S23 series also features advanced camera technology, with a triple rear camera system that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. It also features a large 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging technology, ensuring that the device can keep up with the most demanding users.

Available in three variants, including the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 Plus, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the new flagship series comes in four eye-catching colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Green, and Phantom Pink.

“I’ve known Mr. Mohan Bajoria, the driving force behind the success of the Bhajanlal Group, for a long time. He is a dynamic entrepreneur of affable nature with great observation and technical knowledge. I am thrilled to be a part of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series with him at Rowdon street outlet of Bhajanlal Stores ”, said the Tollywood sensation.

“We are delighted to be an exclusive partner of Samsung for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series,” said Mr. Jayant Bajoria, Times Men of the Year 2018 and the mind behind the successful implementation of new methods and technologies into his family business. “As a leading mobile retail store in India, we are committed to providing our customers with the latest and most innovative devices. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is a device that represents the pinnacle of smartphone technology, and we are confident that it will be a big hit with our customers.”

Mr. Mohan Bajoria, beaming with pride at the success of the Bhajanlal Group, concluded that “Similar to Samsung, which produces a vast array of consumer electronics, appliances, and mobile devices and has a strong presence in many international markets, including India, Bhajanlal also offers a wide selection of mobile phones, music and sound systems, TVs, gaming consoles, smart gadgets, and other electronics, as well as related services such as mobile phone repairs. We also provide consumer-friendly services like buyback programs, exchange offers, and extended warranty plans. We have been serving our clientele, ranging from corporate giants to individual consumers, since 1995 and have been awarded the title of Best Business House consecutively since 2018. It is clear that the Samsung Galaxy S23 series is a winner, and so is Bhajanlal.”

Delhi, 18 February 2023: Airbus and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to aerospace education and research in the country. The partnership will help foster relevant skills and develop a leading pipeline of the talented workforce that will power the future of the aerospace sector in India.

The MoU was signed in the presence of institute representatives and senior Airbus management at Aero India 2023, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru.

Under this agreement, both Airbus and IISc will collaborate to develop curriculum, training, modules and promote research and innovation on topics such as sustainability, engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and big data, that are relevant to the aerospace sector. It will also give students an opportunity to engage with Airbus experts who will mentor them on their research projects and help them apply their learnings to address future challenges of the aerospace sector.

“The Indian aerospace sector is on a growth trajectory. This is further broadening the scope for talented professionals in the country who have the right skills to meet future needs. The partnership with IISc will foster potential synergies in the aeronautical sector that will help develop the next generation of aerospace professionals in the country,” said Suraj Chettri, Director, of Human Resources, Airbus India & South Asia.

Both entities will develop online training programs for students that are in line with Airbus’ current and future needs. This will entail matching IISc capabilities with Airbus’ traditional competencies to meet new emerging priorities.

Whitefield Art Collective, the public art festival supported by the Yuj Arts Foundation announced the inauguration of its month-long, sixth edition today. Whitefield Art Collective 2023 encourages creative explorations around the theme of “A Fine Balance”, through partnerships with leading institutions and notable individuals from the city’s artistic community. The theme was chosen with the aim of examining the delicate relationship between human beings and their environment, with a special focus on climate change and sustainability. Over 100 art installations, sculptures, paintings and photographs are displayed at the festival. Collaborators this year include Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Srishti Institute of Art and Design Technology, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, JD School of Design, Chamarajendra Government College of Visual Arts, ArtFlute, Synesthesia Collective, Geechugalu Collective, and Broke Artists Collective. Renowned artists displaying their work this year comprise the late Yusuf Arakkal, Gita Hudson, Maria Antony Raj, Saravana D, Ezhilarasan Ezhumale, and Nithin Sadhu. VR Bengaluru is the venue partner, and the festival is also supported by Blue Tokai, Salt, Detailing Bull, PVR, and Demi Networks.

The festival commenced with the unveiling of the ‘Art Car’, painted by The Geechulagalu Collective, followed by “Wearable Art” – a Fashion Showcase by JD Institute of Fashion Technology, and culminated with a viewing of ‘A Fine Balance’ – 2023 Art Exhibit. The venue partner, VR Bengaluru, will be a hub of artistic activity, with installations, exhibitions, an art bazaar, art workshops, a young artists program, and several other exciting events.

Sumi Gupta, Curator of Whitefield Art Collective, said, “I am thrilled to steer this fantastic project which has incredible collaborations with institutions and student artists in Bengaluru, creating a vibrant platform for large-scale installations, sculptures, mixed media works and photography. Whitefield Art Collective 2023 brings together a community of connoisseurs, art students, patrons as well as the people of Bengaluru in a celebration of the city’s art and culture.”

Whitefield Art Collective is supported by the Yuj Arts Foundation and is also part of VR Bengaluru’s Connecting Communities© initiative that aims to encourage civic pride, strengthen the local economy and enhance the city’s national and international image.