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Bengaluru, 9th June 2023 – Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, Department of Pulmonology, have successfully performed a unique lung transplant on a 57-year-old patient from Bangalore. This ground-breaking procedure required extensive skill, precision, teamwork, and tremendous effort from the medical professionals involved.

Meenakshi (name changed), 57, from Bengaluru, was initially presented to Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar about two years ago with increasing breathlessness. She was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD), a condition characterised by the fibrosis or stiffening of the lungs. Her condition progressed to continuous breathlessness necessitating constant oxygen support at home, inability to do daily activities on her own and was completely cut off from the normal flow of life.

Recognizing the severity of her condition, the medical team at Apollo Hospitals broached the subject of a lung transplant, offering her a potential solution for a better quality of life and longer survival. Although initially hesitant, the patient and her family eventually made the decision to pursue the transplant, following effective counselling sessions by the dedicated team at Apollo Hospitals.

The call about a suitable donor was received on the day before Ugadi festival and the patient was quickly admitted to the hospital for pre-transplant assessment. A labor of thirty six hours of coordination- during the holiday- finally led to her successful bilateral lung transplant.

Dr. Ravindra Mehta, Senior Consultant, Pulmonology and Interventional Pulmonology at Apollo Hospitals, who led the pulmonology team for the lung transplant, said: “Unusually, on a state holiday, the day arrived when a suitable donor became available. The patient underwent thorough pre-procedure tests, while the donor lungs were meticulously assessed to ensure compatibility. On the day of the surgery, the dedicated team of pulmonologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care physicians came together and the surgeons performed the complex procedure, which lasted for 13 hours from patient arrival in the operating theatre to ICU admission. Fortunately, the donor was an in-house patient at Apollo Hospitals, hence there was less ischaemia time for the donor organs, and no requirement of a transport green corridor.”

The impact of this lung transplant on the patient’s life has been remarkable. Previously dependent on continuous high flow oxygen support and restricted to her home, she is now completely off oxygen and has regained her freedom. With the support of the entire medical team, including physiotherapists, counsellors and dieticians, she has progressed from lying in bed to walking without support. Her recovery has been holistic and inspiring, allowing her to enjoy activities with her grandchildren.

The success of this procedure highlights the importance of a well-coordinated and multidisciplinary approach to lung transplantation. The pulmonology team, led by Dr. Ravindra Mehta and assisted by Dr Sameer Bansal, Dr Hariprasad, Dr Srikant (Apollo Hospitals) and transplant physician Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala from Kauvery Hospital Chennai along with the cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical (CTVS) team led by Dr. Kumud Dhital and Dr. Anand Subramanyam. The dedicated efforts of Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Dr. Srinivas Dhulipala, who led the anaesthetic and intensive care teams, were also instrumental in the patient’s successful recovery.

(Dr Dhital, Dr Kumar, and Mr Das (Clinical Perfusion) are seconded from Marengo Asia Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana; and Dr Rajagopala and Dr Sujith V (organ retrieval surgeon) from Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, under collaborative MoU with Apollo Hospitals in Bangalore)

Lung transplantation also necessitates a well-equipped infrastructure and a committed team of medical professionals. Apollo Hospitals Bangalore provided state-of-the-art facilities, including specialised recovery rooms with stringent sterile precautions and negative pressure isolation.

Dr. Kumud Dhital, Lung Transplant Surgeon, Marengo Asia Hospitals says, “In the realm of solid organ transplantation, lung transplants are the most complex. Not only from the technical surgical aspects, but more importantly from the simple facts that the lung is more susceptible to infection being open to the atmosphere, but also unlike other organs, is also more prone to stronger immunological responses and therefore at greater risk of rejection. The success of lung transplantation following surgery and thereafter into long-term survivorship of both graft and recipient relies entirely on multidisciplinary expertise comprising close collaboration between the surgeon, anesthetist, intensivist, transplant pulmonologist, infectious disease specialist, pathologist, immunologist, psychologist, and physiotherapy & rehabilitation. Our responsibility to the recipient through stringent surveillance is therefore life-long.

This collaborative program with Karnataka between Apollo Hospitals and Marengo Asia Hospitals exemplifies and ensures this very necessary multi-disciplinary expertise. However, despite increased community awareness of the importance of our lungs following the COVID pandemic, and professional knowledge about the massive burden of lung disease in India, it is unfortunate that deceased donation rates remain very low in India, and patients continue to be referred too late into their disease.”

Dr. Manish Mattoo – Chief Executive Officer – Karnataka Region, Apollo Hospitals said: This procedure is a testament to the advancement of medical science and the incredible skills of the medical professionals involved. Lung transplantation is a highly complex surgery that demands meticulous attention to detail and specialised expertise. By successfully completing this procedure, Apollo Hospitals Bangalore demonstrated their commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation and providing life-changing solutions to patients suffering from similar conditions. It has been a privilege for Apollo Hospitals to witness this breakthrough lung transplant procedure, saving life and giving new hope to the 57 yr old. We wish to continue doing the same and giving a fresh lease of life to many more.”

When the medical cosmos against all odds brings heaven and earth together in an impossible situation, in a life-threatening crisis, to make a difference like never before!

Unique aspects of the lung transplant:

1.  A last-minute save for a patient on 15L of oxygen, with imminent demise staring in the face
2.  An organ that comes on a holiday- a story of 36 hours of relentless effort, culminating in a successful transplant
3.  The fruit of our labor comes from the power of integration- ABAPS (Apollo Bangalore Advanced Pulmonology Services)- which includes all the Pulmonology departments of Apollo hospitals Bangalore- Jayanagar, Bannerghatta, and Seshadripuram, all under one umbrella
4.  A unique collaborative effort between different hospitals to ensure convergence of clinical expertise and infrastructure to ensure the best patient outcome.

Mumbai,9th June 2023PayMate India Limited (“PayMate” or the “Company”), a leading digital business-to-business (B2B) payments and services provider today announced that the Company multiplied its footprint across more regions in Central Europe, the Middle East, Africa (CEMEA), and the Asia Pacific (APAC); in addition to India and the UAE. The move comes six months after the Company announced its foray into Singapore, Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PayMate has incorporated and registered its entity in four more markets – the Sultanate of Oman, South Africa, Malaysia and Australia. In Australia and South Africa, the company has incorporated under the trade name DuNoMo as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PayMate India Ltd.

PayMate will offer its B2B payment automation solutions to small and medium-sized (SMBs) as well as Large Corporate customers and enable them to use their bank-issued corporate credit cards towards their Accounts payables (AP) including supplier payments, bill payments & statutory payments. This will help them to make better utilization of their working capital for strategic business growth.

B2B Payments made in this manner will be settled directly into suppliers’ bank accounts, thereby opening wide acceptance of corporate credit card usage as most of these suppliers don’t accept card payments. The PayMate platform will further enable corporates with configurable approval workflows to give full control and visibility into cashflows with detailed reports, reconciliation and APIs for ERP integration with existing legacy systems.

Speaking on this expansion, Ajay Adiseshan, Founder & CEO, PayMate says, “At PayMate, our mission is to create and offer more avenues for using commercial credit cards so that the collateral-free credit on them can be utilized in an effective manner. This helps corporates of all sizes to pay their suppliers and resolve cashflow challenges. Our existing customers in India and UAE are already using our Platform very effectively and with the success in these two geographies, we are now geared up to extend our solutions to businesses in more countries in CEMEA and APAC. The global expansion is part of our mission to consolidate our position as a global leader in B2B payments.”

Rakesh Khanna, Chief Commercial Officer, PayMate, adds, “In 2021, the global commercial payments volume was estimated at USD 120 trillion, with CEMEA contributing approximately USD 10 trillion, and APAC estimated at USD 58 trillion[1]. Therefore, in line with our strategy to capitalize on these opportunities and continue driving the PayMate B2B payment solutions in markets that are booming, we have incorporated in Malaysia, Australia, South Africa, and Oman. We are positive that the local businesses will be able to streamline their supply chain payments, reduce costs, and improve their working capital by using our solutions.”

Given our fast-paced lifestyles, it’s difficult to eat healthy. The surge in preference for convenience foods and packaged eatables plus the stress and environmental pollution makes people more prone to health issues. This is where clean eating and fresh foods become important.

If we follow a healthy Indian diet along with exercise routines, we may become fitter versions of ourselves. While we cannot control the environmental contaminants to which we are exposed, adopting a healthier diet is certainly doable. As an increased number of people realize this, Dr. Irfan Shaikh, Head, Medical & Scientific Affairs at Abbott’s Nutrition business focuses on hearty and healthier foods that form a balanced diet and some steps you can take to age healthy.

1. Start Out Young: As teens grow, three essential systems in their bodies change: muscle mass along with long bones, hormonal maturity and blood, and immunity. To ensure these areas grow properly, you need the right nutrients.

• Bone development: Most people think of adequate proteins and calcium when they think of bone development, but vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin K, collagen and essential fatty acids are also necessary for bone health and turnover. Consumption of these nutrients can help reduce bone fracture risk for teens. Fish[i]/egg[ii]/chickpea[iii] curry, mixed vegetable sabzi, dal[iv] tadka and even some chutneys like flaxseed[v] chutney is rich in these nutrients.
• Blood: Iron, vitamin B-12 and folate are essential for the formation of healthy red blood cells. Without adequate iron, teens are unable to produce the red blood cells they need to carry oxygen throughout the body. Preparations made from spinach[vi], [vii] like palak paneer, palak rice palak dal, lentil[viii] soups, methi[ix] paratha, and beetroot[x] poriyal are some dishes that are rich in these nutrients.
• Hormonal maturity: Balanced diet, adequate proteins, high fibers, stress-free life, regular exercise, weight control and sound sleep are critical for a successful transition of the hormonal foundation during the early years.

2. Preventative Care in the 30s and 40s: People in their 30s and 40s should focus on preventive care, particularly when it comes to their hearts.

• Cholesterol: To lower cholesterol, eat plenty of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, protein-rich meals (particularly fish and seafood), legumes (such as beans and lentils), nuts and seeds, and so on.
• Stress: Career, income, and family responsibilities create several possibilities to experience stress. Regular exercise and coping abilities to handle stressful situations are crucial to protect your health and mind. Some of the best ways to cope with stress are exercising, yoga, journaling and meditation.
• Blood Pressure: Many people are unaware that they have high blood pressure because it has no symptoms, and the only way of finding out is to get examined. Reducing your sodium and chai or caffeine intake is vital to controlling high blood pressure, additionally, it is important to stay active and lose fat around the waistline.

3. The Importance of Prioritizing: As we age, what we eat can impact our health, so it’s important to put some thought into what we eat and drink. Some key ingredients for future healthy ageing are:

• Protein is essential at every age, whether you want to build muscle, retain strength or recuperate from surgery. One can find protein in meats, beans, dairy products, fish, nuts, seeds, and cottage cheese and can serve these in the form of various curry preparations.
• Fibre-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains can help with lowering cholesterol and managing body weight simply by keeping you full. Chana[xi] masala, baingan[xii] bharta and oats[xiii] upma are some ways in which you can add fiber to your meal.
• Calcium, As we age, our bones lose some of their calcium and mass, heightening the risk of fractures and weaker bones. Consuming milk, dahi, and cheese is a good source of calcium uptake. Ragi[xiv] dosa, til[xv] chutney and paneer[xvi] masala are some Indian dishes which are high in protein due to their ingredients.
• Vitamin D is important for healthy bones and is the only one that can be synthesized when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It can be found in fatty fish, eggs, and vitamin D-fortified dairy products.
• Nutritional supplements: A regular, balanced diet is crucial to meet daily nutritional requirements and also build stronger muscles as you age. However, while we recognize that muscles matter and eat accordingly, some nutritional gaps may exist. To fill these gaps, one can include a balanced nutrition supplement like Ensure HMB which is a science-based nutritional supplement formulated with 32 vital nutrients and a special ingredient – HMB or β-hydroxy-β-methyl butyrate – that helps counteract muscle loss and restore strength and energy.

Every person passes many milestones throughout life and health should stay top-of-mind every step of the way. By embracing your cultural dishes which are prepared through locally and organically sourced foods, you can stay healthy as you age.

Singapore, 9th June 2023 (ACN Newswire) – Singapore-based start-up, OneView Pte Ltd (“ONEVIEW”), is pleased to announce that it has secured S$4 million in seed funding from ADERA Global, Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, and Cumulo9 to introduce an innovative digital platform for secure communication of documents and facilitating value-added e-services.

ONEVIEW’s innovative platform aims to revolutionise bill payments by transforming the interaction between consumers and senders, thereby simplifying everyday digital communications with a more convenient, sustainable, and spam-free experience.

ONEVIEW plans to roll out digital post box and communication services by the end of the year in Singapore, enabling users to easily access their documents and communications from multiple billers and senders within a single app.

Using Singapore as a testbed for the Southeast Asian region, ONEVIEW aims to set the benchmark for innovative, eco-friendly digital solutions that improve people’s lives. By partnering with key players in the industry such as ADERA Global, Beyon Connect, and Cumulo9, ONEVIEW’s platform offers a comprehensive solution that meets the needs of both consumers and senders.

Lead Investors in the Seed Funding Round

ADERA Global, headquartered in Singapore, is a leader in data security and automation, serving global banks, financial institutions, telecommunications and government agencies around the world.
Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon group based in Bahrain, is a provider of new technologies with great innovation potential, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and advanced IT solutions for both the public and private sectors in the MENA region.

New Zealand-based Cumulo9 provides business services for the digital delivery of transactional documents, as well as CCM (Customer Communications) solutions throughout APAC.

Aligning with Singapore’s Smart Nation Vision and Accelerating Digitalisation

Singapore has set its sights on becoming a world-class, tech-driven city-state. The vision for a digital-first Singapore is one where a Digital Government, Digital Economy and Digital Society harness technology to effect transformation in health, transport, urban living, government services and businesses. The Singapore Government has made bold strides and steady progress in its digitalisation blueprint.

Aligned with this vision for a digital-first Singapore, ONEVIEW aims to enable effective and secure communications between government, agencies, business enterprises and individuals in Singapore. The platform is designed to simplify secure document transmission and encourage greater digitization of utilising embedded e-services to fulfill actions such as payments, document verification and other value-added services.

Utilising ONEVIEW’s digital postal solutions, customers can harness its technology for greater personalisation and convenience, making it intuitive for each individual user to view their digital postal communications, all at one glance.

Enhancing Sustainability and Simplifying Everyday Digital Communications

Green economic growth is an important part of Singapore’s national agenda on sustainable development, where the Singapore Green Plan 2030 aims to harness technology-driven solutions to “secure a green, liveable, and sustainable home for generations of Singaporeans.

ONEVIEW is committed to going green and minimizing paper waste, aligning with Singapore’s environmental initiatives. By providing documents such as digital billing statements and providing easy payment options, the joint venture aims to encourage more consumers to make the switch to paperless billing.

In Singapore, paper is one of the most common type of waste and in 2021, there was about 1.136 million tonnes of paper and cardboard waste generated.

With this digital postal solution, ONEVIEW will reduce the need for paper bills, thus reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability.

“Our mission is to revolutionize the way people pay and manage their important documents such as bills, while also helping Singapore achieve its vision of becoming a Smart Nation,” said LEE Kok How, CEO of ONEVIEW. “Our app is designed to simplify the process, save users time and hassle, and help them stay on top of their action items, such as payments, with ease. With the support of our investors, we are confident that our platform will set a new standard for digital bill payment services in the region, while contributing to Singapore’s vision of a Smart Nation.”

Christian Rasmussen, CEO of Beyon Connect said, “At Beyon Connect, our DNA is rooted in digital innovation and sustainability. We are thrilled to align with ADERA Global and Cumulo9, who share our passion for creating highly secure digital postboxes and communication platforms. Together, we will continue to revolutionize the way people communicate and connect via the ONEVIEW platform in the ASEAN region.”

Beyon Chief Digital Growth Officer – Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa added, “We are extremely proud to see our digital postbox and communications innovations being used as the foundation for ONEVIEW, in a digitally mature society like Singapore. This marks a sig significant milestone for Beyon Connect and reinforces our commitment to driving digital transformation globally.”

Cumulo 9’s Chris Hogg added, “As a company that is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that help businesses thrive in a digital age, we are pleased to support ONEVIEW in its mission to digitize bill payment management in Southeast Asia.”

“As a global leader in digital transformation, ADERA Global is excited to partner with ONEVIEW in their mission to revolutionize communications, document management and value-added services such as payments in Southeast Asia,” said ADERA Global’s Executive Director Marvin Tan. “We believe that ONEVIEW has the potential to set a benchmark in the region and transform the way people manage their bills and documents.”

9th June 2023, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi: Today an All India Mayor and RWA Summit was organized here by the Confederation of RWAs(CoRWA) and green society of India on “Waste Management.” The Event was inaugurated by Shri V Murleedharan, Hon’ble Union State Minister for External Affairs & Parliament Affairs, Govt. of India, and Jain Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni ji, founder of World Peace Centre. The Summit was attended by 16 Mayors and City Commissioners from all over the Country. Hon’ble Nell Bahadur Chettri, Mayor of Municipal Corporations of Gangtok, Hon’ble Hemaliben Boghawal, Mayor of Surat, Hon’ble Mrs Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi, Mayor of Vijaywada highlighted the method of waste collection in their cities agreed with the proposal of making Sanitary Land Fills instead of dumping waste in the open. Mayor of Aizwal Municipal Corporation Hon’ble Lalrinenga Sailo said that Waste is full of value subject to segregation. The dumping grounds should be on faraway lands from the towns & cities. The Government bodies & RWA’s should have mutual connections with other in terms of waste segregation.”Confederation of RWA, UP chief Shri Pawan Kaushik brought out the need of establishing e-waste collection centers.

According to Shri V Murleedharan,‘’We have to focus on three major aspects which is Funds, Functions,Functionaries and give special attention to all the cities. He mentioned about PM Modi launchedLIFE(lifestyle for environment)which is focused on sustainable lifestyle for development for our cities. He also mentionedthe yojana and schemes running by PM Narendra Modi which is Deendayal upadhyaya antyodayayojana, Mudra Yojana, Kisan Samiti and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. According toJain Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni Ji, “We have to spread awareness towards for major aspects cleanliness, population, pollution, corruption and discipline. When we able to change individual mindset it will definitely change the country.”

According to Col TP Tyagi, Chief Convener of CoRWA said that every RWA is a primary school of Democracy and hence every function which can be done by a junior unit should not be performed by a senior unit. The 20 per cent performance grant of the total municipal basic grant should be exclusively be allotted to RWA-driven programmes. Four resolutions were passed by the House. The entire house resolved that Sanitary Land Fills should be made instead of Dumping Grounds which eventually become dumping hills full of fire, disease, pollution and encroachment. He added, “If I throw waste in the open, it is a crime hence dumping waste in open by municipalities is a bigger crime.”

According to Mr Swadesh Kumar, president green society of India, “Sanitary landfills are considered as the most common E-waste disposal technique which aims to reduce or mitigate the potential risks associated with the environment and human health. Such conferences & summits are needed by our society to work together for E-waste management.

Hyderabad,9th June 2023 Renault India, the leading European brand in India, is pleased to announce the first delivery of Renault TRIBER AMT compliant with the BS6 step 2 in Hyderabad. Mr. V V S RAO has become the proud owner of the first enhanced Renault TRIBER AMT. The deliveries took place at the PPS Hyderabad dealership, marking a significant milestone for Renault India in the state of Telangana. Renault TRIBER AMT range, with enhanced class-leading safety features, starts at INR 8.12 lacs ex-showroom Delhi.

The entire range of Renault TRIBER comes with innovative and advanced safety features as part of the Human First Program which is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and improve overall safety for occupants and pedestrians alike. As part of this program, Renault has upgraded and introduced new and enhanced safety features across all its product range in India, that are designed to minimize the risk of accidents and improve overall safety. Under the Human First Program, Renault India’s product line-up boasts of innovative and class leading safety features such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) for enhanced control on curvy roads, catering to both amateur and experienced drivers, Hill Start Assist (HSA) which prevents car roll-back when starting uphill after braking, Traction Control System (TCS) that identifies wheel speed irregularities, automatically reducing spins to maintain grip on slippery surfaces and prevent accidents and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) which provides real-time alerts for under-inflated or punctured tyres in the vehicle.

India’s safest 7-seater, Renault TRIBER has been greatly valued by the customers for the proposition that it offers in terms of outstanding quality, modularity and attractive design with superior value packaging. In addition to all the features of Renault TRIBER it offers the best level seating space in all rows and offers one of the largest boot space of 625L in its category. It is built with best level safety features and boasts of a 4-Star Safety Rating for Adult occupant safety by Global NCAP.

As Renault India commences deliveries of BS6 step 2 compliant KIGER and TRIBER AMT range, the company remains committed to offering products that delivers the highest global standards of safety to Indian customers. Renault has achieved a significant milestone of having over 9,00,000 satisfied customers across India.

Customers looking to own the sporty, smart, and stunning Renault KIGER and India’s safest 7-seater TRIBER, can book the car through the authorized Renault dealerships present across Telangana, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.

9th June 2023– Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced ambitious new corporate sustainability targets that extend the company’s core commitment to positively impacting its global environmental footprint. The new targets focus on powering the company’s operations with 100% renewable energy, achieving net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions across the company’s operations, as well as water and waste reduction targets.

Sustainability strategies are core to Western Digital’s business. Through thoughtful planning and execution, the company has already set and achieved goals such as running certain facilities on renewable energy and reducing energy consumption per unit produced. Specifically, the company’s new target commitments include:

• Running its global operations on 100% renewable energy by 2030
• Achieving net zero emissions in the company’s operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 2032
• Reducing water withdrawals by 20% by 2030
• Diverting more than 95% of our operational waste from landfills by 2030

“Committing to these new, aggressive sustainability targets furthers Western Digital’s priority to be a good environmental steward and put forth data-driven goals and metrics to hold our organization accountable for mitigating the impacts of climate change,” said Irving Tan, Executive Vice President of Global Operations at Western Digital. “We have already made significant progress undertaking measures to reduce emissions, water and waste, to leverage renewable energy as well as low-carbon product design and packaging. These new targets reiterate our commitment to be an industry leader in sustainability.”

Western Digital’s established sustainability program has already set aggressive goals and has been recognized by industry organizations. For example, the company’s goals to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 and reduce scope 3 use-phase emissions/Terabyte by 50% by 2030, both from an FY2020 base year, were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2021, and since then the company achieved nearly 15% absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction. Additionally, as a founding member of the First Movers Coalition, Western Digital has committed to at least 10% net-zero fuels by 2030 for ocean shipping. ​​Western Digital’s facilities in Shanghai, China and Penang, Malaysia have been recognized by the World Economic Forum’s Lighthouse Network as Sustainability Lighthouses.

“As sustainability becomes a business priority for organizations, companies that commit to and show progress towards achieving actionable sustainability targets will be recognized as sustainability leaders in the industry,” said Curtis Price, VP Sustainability Research at IDC. “Western Digital’s new commitment in the areas of net zero emissions, water and waste reduction and renewable energy, exemplifies the company’s dedication to reducing the impact of its business operations on the planet and paving the way for other companies to follow suit.”

Mumbai Metropolitan Region – Naigaon, June 8, 2023: There isn’t anything more enjoyable than time spent in a park, the feel of the lush green grass below your feet, neatly trimmed hedges, colourful flower beds, butterflies and the cheerful chirping of birds. Bringing joy to the residents of Naigaon East this World Environment Day, Sunteck Foundation offered development of a park at Tivri in Naigaon with the help of the local authorities to provide a clean and green community and a recreational space for children and adults.

Sunteck Foundation by Sunteck Realty have always been in the forefront to improve community conditions and uplifting the environment towards a sustainable lifestyle.

Parks positively impact the environment as they help in improving air quality, promote biodiversity, and also naturally cool air and surfaces. Moreover, they offer people recreational opportunities and encourage an active lifestyle helping to relieve stress and increase sense of wellness. This initiative by Sunteck to develop the community park at Naigaon is towards building more sustainable spaces to encourage and engage the community in green initiatives for the betterment of the overall environment and society.

Speaking about sustainability being central to Sunteck Anupma Khetan, the customer experience evangelist at Sunteck Realty, expressed, “As an organisation we are committed to developing sustainable spaces and believe that development should not be limited to within the boundaries of our projects. In our endeavour towards the betterment of community, we have been dedicatedly working towards supporting environment and social causes that encourage sustainable living among public at large.” 

Sunteck has supported in the development of this 450 sqmt park at Tivri in Naigaon by providing soil & manure filling, along with lawn grass and a variety of plants and shrubs namely Calliandra Brevipes (Powder Puff), Tecoma Stans (Yellow Bells), Murraya Paniculata (Orange Jasmine), Nerium Oleander (Sweet Scented Indian Oleander), Hibiscus Variegated (Javakusum), among others.

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3rd West Bengal State Ranking Tenpin Bowling Tournament from 8th June till 11th June organised by Bengal Tenpin Bowling Association which is affiliated to Tenpin Bowling Federation India at Amoeba Mani Square from 11am till 7pm

It is a four days championship

Total of three rounds in 3days and knockout round in Final day is going to happen in this championship.

ROUND I:

All Tenpin bowlers will play 1 block of 6 games.
Top 16 Tenpin bowlers based on total pin fall of 6 games will qualify for Round II.

Round 2nd

Top 16 Tenpin bowlers from Round I will play 1 block of 6 games.
Top 8 tenpin bowlers based on total pin fall of Round 1 and Round 2 will qualify for Round III.

Round III

Top 8 tenpin bowlers from Round II will play 1 block of 6 games.
Top 4 Tenpin bowlers based on total pin fall of Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 qualify for the Knockout Round.

Knock-Out Round

Match 1 : Rank 1 Vs Rank 4
Match 2 : Rank 2 Vs Rank 3
Winner of each Match will be decided based on the cumulative pinfall of 2 games. In case of Tie: One ball roll-off until the tie is broken.

Final Round

Winner of both the Matches in the Knockout Round will play 2 games.Based on Cumulative Pinfall of 2 Games, the winner will be decided.
In case of Tie: One ball roll-off until the tie is broken.

Schbang has launched a joint venture with global influencer and entrepreneur Masoom Minawala called Mmaximize. It brings the personal and professional experience of Minawala with Schbang’s strategy, industry know-how and business acumen.

A content creator herself, Masoom Minawala has been the recipient of Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30 list, and has represented India at many global platforms She is collaborating with Schbang, the digital and technology transformation company associated with key Indian and international brands like Amazon, TATA Neu, H&M, Johnson & Johnson, Fevicol, Mattel and Jio. The eight-year-old company has over 1200 employees and has been awarded LinkedIn’s top startups in India in 2018, 2021, and 2022. Schbang has also won the Social Media Agency of the Year by ET Brand Equity and has been awarded as India’s Fastest Growing digital agencies 2023 by Agency Reporter.

As per the Influencer marketing report, the Indian influencer marketing industry’s value will reach Rs. 2,200 crores by 2025, growing at an annual rate of 25% over the next five years. Creators are doing more with their platform, like conducting workshops, bagging big-budget productions, and venturing into entrepreneurship, among many other things.

Mmaximize aims to provide a 360-degree multifaceted approach for creators to build their personal brands. The services will include PR & Image building, identifying revenue streams, legal and financial support, invoicing and billing, negotiating brand deals, building brand strategy and monthly and quarterly content planning.

Mmaximize’s vision is to build an unassailable business model for India’s top creators that fuses their creative prowess with Mmaximize’s strategy, analytical thinking, industry know-how and business acumen to foster the creation of personal brands and realize their full potential.

On the collaboration, Masoom Minawala – Global Influencer, Entrepreneur and Investor said, “The business of influencing has been a passion from the day I started creating content —the art of strategy, brand building, client servicing, cultivating relationships with brands to create multiple streams of revenue, all of it. While I’ve been fortunate to establish a solid framework for myself, there has always been a burning desire to extend this expertise to others in the industry.”

“That’s how Schbang MMaximize was born—an amalgamation of my 12 years of experience & expertise and Schbang’s digital reign, infrastructure, & access to over 300 brands” she continued.

Harshil Karia, Founder, Schbang said, “For Schbang, this is an important strategic move. It brings us closer to creators and helps us leverage our efficient service standards, and access to tech companies and clients to be able to deliver a market-beating service for Talent in India and beyond. It will also help the large client pool in Schbang give the first opportunity to co-create IPs with many exciting creators and celebrities.

I could not think of anyone better than Masoom to partner with on this joint venture.” he continued.