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Mumbai,21st July 2023 DigiBoxx, India’s first SaaS based digital storage and sharing platform, has launched Megh3, India’s only completely swadeshi digital backup solution. Compatible with S3 storage, Megh3 by Digiboxx will provide customers with fast, simple, elastic storage solutions at their fingertips, at attractive pricing, combining both simplicity and affordability.

Megh3 will be available at an amazing price of INR 1299/TB/month!

As India’s first and only completely swadeshi, fully managed elastic storage solution service, Megh3 will give its users access to flexibility and functionality at attractive price points, unlimited scalability, security, and performance. Megh3 is ideal for both corporates as well as individuals. It stores, protects and retrieves data at any time, from anywhere on any device, helping streamline workflows, unifying brand inventory across multiple touchpoints, allowing teams to function effectively and in sync. Be it corporates who use S3 for backing up data/files or those who want to store enormous amounts of data but are apprehensive about costs or organizations who want to outsource their tech support instead of maintaining an in-house team of professionals to maintain their own hardware, Megh3 is an apt partner for all their data storage requirements.

Speaking about Megh3, Arnab Mitra, CEO, DigiBoxx, said, “I am very excited to bring Megh3 to our discerning customers. Megh3 is built on really compelling, powerful capabilities and we have put tremendous effort into adding new features, keeping in mind the myriad data storage requirements of customers. I am confident that Megh3 will be instrumental in bringing about organizational transformation as it affords both reliability and scalability. In addition, with growing concerns over data ownership and digital IP, it is necessary to be more conscious about where your data is being stored. Our servers and data centers are based in India, ensuring the user’s digital assets are stored safely in the country.”

Features of Megh3

In India, Megh3 by DigiBoxx is powered by Hitachi through Hitachi Systems India. DigiBoxx ran a few

pilot projects for Megh3 with Hitachi India, and have successfully provided backup storage solution

to various businesses that want to truly Store in India.

Speaking about partnering with DigiBoxx, Bharat Kaushal, Managing Director, Hitachi India, said, “An opulent and progressive era for India is revolutionizing the cosmic Digital Landscape. While the world witnesses a paradigm shift, infinite possibilities under the unified Digital Platform is interweaving technology that is touching lives of billions. An unwavering evolution of distinguished yet focused Green, Digital and Innovative proficiencies are cementing India’s leadership acumen setting unparalleled and exemplary benchmarks that the world is adapting. Megh3 by DigiBoxx, is one of the most unswerving solutions powered by Hitachi through Hitachi Systems India, that has the illustrious capability of offering technological superiority. It can captivate multifarious and varied attributes just as the CLOUDS tend to immerse and migrate their inherited qualities offering an ecological equilibrium, Megh3 maintains silos under the most perplexing conditions, providing a resilient Digital driven ecosystem. We are revered to have partnered with DigiBoxx for their exemplary infinite storage-based solution that would offer an impeccable platform to preserve data – STEADILY, SECURELY and SAFELY. An illustrious testament of “MAKE IN INDIA” vision, this solution will brace India’s acceleration towards becoming a DIGITALLY EMPOWERED NATION.

 Hitachi in India is accelerating its growth trajectory and is one of the credible partners of prosperity and burgeoning progress that is fueling the transformation of the Nation for more than nine decades. With the presence of more than 28 businesses and a strong enthusiastic workforce of 33,000 professionals is ensuring there is a little bit of Hitachi in everybody’s life, every minute, every hour, every day through offering INSPIRING SOLUTIONS, giving TECHNOLOGY a HUMAN FACE.”

 Anuj Gupta, Director & CEO – Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd., further added, “We are thrilled to announce our exciting collaboration with DigiBoxx for the highly-anticipated launch of Megh3. This revolutionary product sets a new standard for digital storage, offering unprecedented accessibility and top-notch security for all your data-sharing needs across platforms. In a world where ransomware threats are on the rise, many customers find themselves concerned despite investing in multiple security solutions; The demand for moving data to immutable storage with complete isolation has never been more crucial. By leveraging steadfast and determinate storage with safety, persistence, and isolation, Megh3 ensures the utmost protection for your valuable information.

 At Hitachi Systems India, we are honored to be partnered with DigiBoxx for their exceptional infinite storage-based solution, ensuring data preservation steadily, securely, and safely. This collaboration is truly a transformational step towards building a strong and safe foundation for a digitally empowered nation. The advent of Megh3 embodies our shared vision of streamlining digital workflows and fostering enhanced collaborations in a global landscape. DigiBoxx’s Megh3, powered by Hitachi through Hitachi Systems India, is a highly reliable solution that demonstrates exceptional technological superiority. Similar to how clouds assimilate and transfer their inherent qualities to maintain an ecological balance, Megh3 effectively manages various attributes even under the most complex conditions, providing a resilient digital ecosystem.

 Today, we invite you to be a part of this momentous occasion as we usher into a new era where Megh3 empowers individuals and businesses to thrive in an interconnected, seamless, and secure digital ecosystem.”

Mr. Abhijit Ray, CTO, DigiBoxx, further added, “We are based in India and hence we are free of any geopolitical tension and non-compliance, based on the industry. Our latency is better for Indian customers as our servers are also based in India. Megh3 will have various flexible options that other clouds generally do not offer coupled with dedicated customer support.”

Bengaluru, India, 21st July 2023 – Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading platform for real-time engagement (RTE), today announced a partnership with ActiveFence, integrating their leading Trust and Safety Solution with Agora’s Voice and Video SDKs through Agora’s Extensions Marketplace. This integration allows developers to easily add live audio and video content moderation into their RTE applications. ActiveFence is the premier provider of AI-driven content detection and moderation via their SaaS platform. The solution keeps end users safe from the widest spectrum of online harms, unwanted content, and malicious behavior, including adult content, bullying & harassment, child exploitation, hate speech, illegal goods, violence, and more.

“Real-time engagement applications should provide a safe and inclusive experience for users of all backgrounds to connect and interact,” said Tony Zhao, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora. “Our partnership with ActiveFence enables developers to rapidly integrate real-time video and audio content moderation into their applications to ensure safe and meaningful interactions for all users.”

Trust and safety is critical for platforms designed to drive user engagement and real-time interactions. Greater reliance on digital communications and experiences has inadvertently led to an increase in abusive content and inappropriate behavior online. A robust strategy is needed to mitigate these incidents and align with new regulations like the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which sets reporting mandates for non-VLOPs (Very Large Online Platforms) and requires full compliance by 2024. Agora’s partnership with ActiveFence is a proactive response to these trends, offering customers a comprehensive pathway to meet compliance needs while promoting safe and engaging user experiences.

“Communities thrive in safe and trusted environments online—even more so with real time video and voice. It drives engagement,” said Noam Schwartz, CEO and Co-Founder of ActiveFence. “Together, Agora and ActiveFence will not only provide for safer online experiences, but help the next generation interactive apps meet the growing compliance needs with new global regulation and legislation like the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).”

ActiveFence’s content moderation tools can be easily incorporated into the existing developer console and workflow on Agora’s platform. This allows developers to add live audio and video content moderation functionality to their applications easily, without significant alterations to their development processes. The result is a practical, user-focused solution to handle emerging online safety and compliance challenges.

The new video and audio content moderation will be made available starting for free for up to 10,000 protected minutes, and some of the industry’s most competitive pricing. For more information, ActiveFence video content moderation is now available in public beta on Agora’s Extensions Marketplace.

PCOS is Polycystic ovarian syndrome, it is increasing swiftly worldwide and fortunately, so is the research work for the PCOS treatment options according to a 2011 study. As per a 2021 study, the occurrence of PCOS in India is increasing, such that one in every five girls suffers from this disorder. A female suffering from it worries about the different symptoms of PCOS ranging from reproductive problems to hair fall.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that manifests as acne, hirsutism (scalp hair thinning and excessive hair elsewhere), insulin resistance, irregular menses and problems in the physiological ovulation cycle often resulting in infertility. The PCOS causes include the bad effects of stress, lifestyle changes, etc. PCOS-induced hair fall is one of the commonest unmanageable hurdles a woman faces. Moreover, several nutritional deficiencies like iron, vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, etc. may act as a trigger for more hair loss.

Why does PCOS cause hair loss?

he excess of androgenic hormones (male hormones) are responsible for all the symptoms of PCOS. In a 2020 study, involving female hair thinning, almost 8% of the women were having a diagnosis of PCOS confirmed through a sonography and hormone levels tests. The manifestation and extent of female pattern hair loss in PCOS varies as per the androgens hormone levels in our blood stream, and sensitivity of androgens in our hair follicle units.
Symptoms of PCOS-related hair loss

Various symptoms are associated with PCOS-related hair loss including:

•  The hair becomes easily damaged as they are very limp and are lustreless.
•  Daily increasing hair shedding with the reduced density of hair parting.
•  Overnight collection of excess hair cast off on the pillows.
•  While bathing, especially during hair wash, hair comes off in clumps.

If you suffer from such alarming symptoms, you need not get scared but opt for hair fall treatment immediately. Consult your trichologist for early hair fall control.

Is PCOS hair loss curable?

As you may have read till now that prompt action may turn this chaotic ploy of hormones ineffectual. PCOS can be safely dealt with if the appropriate hormonal balance is achieved. There are many treatment solutions available like home remedies, modern medical therapies, and Homeopathy. It is extremely important to opt for such treatment options which targets PCOS causes and not just curbs the symptoms.

Home remedies for PCOS-induced Hair loss:

The home remedies for PCOS related hair fall include the following:

•  Dietary changes: Low glycemic index foods like unprocessed pulses, grains, low-fat dairy foods, nuts, fruits and vegetables are good for minimizing PCOS hair fall symptoms. Additionally, foods rich in saturated fatty acids including butter, cheese, coconut, palm oil, fried foods, skinned poultry, etc. must be reduced from diet to achieve effective control of PCOS.
•  Supplementation of deficiency like biotin, zinc, selenium may help hair loss management in PCOS.
•  It is essential to use good shampoo and conditioner to avoid more damage.
•  Avoid using colors, hair dyes, and other such chemicals on your hair to prevent further weak hair.
•  Always be gentle with your hair as they are already weak, use combs or brushes with care.
•  Refrain from pulling your hair and avoid tight hairstyles and high ponytails.
•  Sleep is also an important factor to consider.
•  Avoiding Smoking forms a major part of lifestyle change.

Modern medicine for PCOS-induced hair fall:

The various medications for PCOS-induced hair fall:

•  Oral contraceptives, antiandrogens, medicated shampoo are quite effective to control hair fall.
•  The PCOS medications like metformin improve hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance and in turn help hair problems.

You must note that these medications have some adverse effects as well, therefore always make an informed decision when you visit your healthcare professional.

Be cautious and see a specialist when:

•  When hair fall has reached a point where you are unable to manage you can visit a health professional.
• In case you are overwhelmed with symptoms then without further ado visit a specialist quickly.

Homeopathic treatment for PCOS

A 2021 study illustrates marked improvement in several cases of PCOS through homeopathic treatment. According to a 2005 study, multiple clinical trials took place in Europe on women having PCOS, it emphasized that 83% of them did not report any symptoms of PCOS and had proper ovulation cycles by taking regular homeopathic treatment. Numerous Homeopathic medicines are associated with PCOS induced hair fall like Thuja, Natrum muriaticum, Phosphorus, Kali carbonicum, etc. but it is always important to consult a homeopath before intake of any medicines as these medicines need to suit you particularly as an individual.

Homeopathy is a completely natural, safe and side-effects free treatment system that eliminates the root cause of the problem. It relieves the symptoms involved in PCOS along with reduction of hormonal imbalance, checking ovulation and also restores regular menses. A customized homeopathic medicine selected based on all aspects like mind, body and soul and targets the root of the PCOS problem healing from within.

Dr Batra’s® Exemplary Healthcare merit

At Dr Batra’s®, our doctors conduct a detailed consultation for patients affected with PCOS induced hair loss as homeopathy not only addresses symptoms but the root cause of the problem with proper understanding of the cause, onset and extent of the problem.

Homeopathic PCOS treatment help relieve the symptoms of its adverse effects, including acne, weight gain, and unwanted hair growth. Ovarian cysts can be successfully treated with homeopathy, removing the need for surgery.
Our homeopaths perform a video hair microscopic test where the magnification of hair and scalp up to 200 times is done to evaluate the extent of hair loss. A personalized treatment plan involving a single remedy for PCOS patients is devised as per a woman’s individual needs. The patients show improvement in terms of regular periods, hormonal balance, normal conception, along with a reduction in hair thinning, weight, and skin pigmentation. Dr Batra’s® has successfully treated patients for many women’s health problems like PCOS with 96% positive results.

Moreover, Dr Batra’s® has introduced some novel international hair treatment solutions like NewHair, Hair Booster, groHair which stimulate hair follicle and promote hair growth. These hair treatments are non-invasive, painless and safe when integrated with the goodness of homeopathy they give optimum results in PCOS induced hair loss. Dr Batra’s® hair doctors has successfully treated around 6,00,000 hair patients with a 92% positive result seen in every happy patient.

Mumbai, 21st July 2023: Cigniti Technologies, the world’s leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, is recognized as a Leader in Overall Quality Engineering, AI-based Analytics and Automation, Application Security Testing, Cloud Migration, and RPA; Innovator in UX Testing and as a Major Player in ERP and COTS Testing in the NelsonHall’s NEAT report “Quality Engineering 2023”.

NelsonHall has also published a profile report covering Cigniti’s Quality Engineering capabilities and innovation investments in the testing and assurance world and also touched upon our Quality-led Digital Engineering Strategy/Roadmap.

Cigniti’s consistent recognition as a Leader, Innovator, and Major Player in the NEAT report anchors its position as a trusted partner for global enterprises that are seeking to ensure the quality, security, and performance of their software applications.

Dominique Raviart, NelsonHall’s IT Services Practice Director, said “Since NelsonHall started evaluating Quality Engineering firms, Cigniti has consistently improved its positioning in our NEAT vendor evaluations. NelsonHall welcomes Cigniti’s automation investments in Functional Testing, such as its iNStaTM AI capability, and its investments beyond functional testing to include, for example, UX Testing.”

Srikanth Chakkilam, Chief Executive Officer at Cigniti Technologies, commented, “We are honored to receive this distinguished recognition from NelsonHall, solidifying our position as leaders in Quality Engineering. It reaffirms Cigniti’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge Quality Engineering solutions and showcases its ability to drive innovation in the Software Testing industry. Our focus on AI-based analytics, automation, and cutting-edge technologies has enabled us to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Together, we will continue to lead the way in transforming the industry and exceeding our clients’ expectations by truly delivering frictionless digital customer experiences through impeccable Digital Assurance services.”

Sairam Vedam, Chief Marketing Officer at Cigniti Technologies, added, “Being positioned in NelsonHall’s NEAT report is a testament to our continued recognition as a market leader. Our comprehensive portfolio of IP-led services, combined with a robust reference architecture and cutting-edge labs, showcases our dedication to delivering top-notch solutions. From Continuous Testing and Application Migration to Cloud Testing and AI-based automation and analytics, RPA, UX Testing, and Application Security Testing, we constantly enhance our IPs and tools. At Cigniti, we are not just shaping the future of software testing and quality engineering; we are redefining it. Our relentless pursuit of innovation and customer satisfaction is what sets us apart.”

The education technology, modernly known as the EdTech industry, is rapidly growing. When compared with the traditional education systems, there have been significant developments advancing the education system for the upcoming generations. Innovative tools, features, and resources are being developed by experts in the sector to make education more accessible, efficient, and engaging.

One of the most significant impacts of EdTech is it is rapidly making education accessible for all. In the past, education was often limited to those who had the social standing to attend traditional schools. However, EdTech is making it possible for students to learn from anywhere, regardless of their location or financial resources. This is especially beneficial for students in rural areas or developing countries who may not have access to schools nearby.

With the features and programs allowing students from different regions to interact with each other, students have a better probability of achieving their full potential and reaching their learning goals.

In addition, EdTech is making education more engaging. Now, completing a course or a degree isn’t limited to gulping down everything jotted down in a notebook like what the traditional textbooks included. EdTech has introduced engaging programs with the usage of various multimedia, gamification, and other interactive methods to make learning more fun and engaging. This has been extremely helpful for students to be more motivated to learn. Plus, EdTech has been a great assistance to universities around the world by providing tools and resources for making learning, evaluating, and assessing students’ work easier and faster.

Of course, EdTech is not without its challenges. One challenge is that not all students have access to the internet or to the latest technology. There are people from rural regions where even electricity is unable to reach, so expecting a laptop with PowerPoint in it would be too much. Although there are programs run by both government and non-governmental organizations working to introduce technology to these sectors, the procedure is slow.

The EdTech industry is still in its early stages, but it is clear that it has the potential to revolutionize the education sector. As EdTech continues to develop, it is likely to have an even greater impact on traditional education systems. Working towards making this goal come true, According to Manish Mohta, founder of Learning Spiral is contributing more than its share. They are contributing to making universities get accustomed to the modern technological developments in the education system. If you need reliable assistance, reach out to them from here.

Signs contracts with Akkodis India, GE USA and others

Hyderabad, July 21, 2023: Compugra is in an expansion mode, to increase its resource base to 100 in India. Compugra Software India Pvt Ltd the Indian subsidiary of Compugra Systems Inc. (CSI), a New Jersey, America headquartered with an Indian base at Hyderabad chalked out its growth plans.

Disclosing this in a press note issued today CEO – Rammohan Vedantham, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and formerly associated with TCS, IBM, iGate, and Genisys, who has over 30 years of Indian experience said his Vision to build a $100 million IT Group.

The group is currently offering IT services, Software development, Cyber Security, Design and development, Microcircuits and components, Module subsystems, Electronic Board Manufacturing and System Integration.

The group currently has over INR 80 crore turnover. The Indian operation records INR 3 crores

The company has presently a resource base of 150, out of which 50 are in India rest in New Jersey USA. Soon we will increase our resource base in India to 100, informed Rammohan Vedantham. We have also forayed into Electronics and allied Engineering sectors, added Rammohan Vedantham.

The pandemic has posed a myriad of challenges and new prospects for ITeS. We expect the slowdown of ITes, so we are eying on sunrise sectors such as Electronics, Engineering, etc.

Compugra Systems, Inc. is an ERP solutions company ‘Practicing” SAP consulting; Business Intelligence, Oracle, SalesForce, Microsoft, and Java Technologies. We offer comprehensive IT solutions ranging from IT consulting and technology deployment to product development. We specialize in providing enterprise—wide software solutions to diverse business sectors worldwide, informed Rammohan Vedantham.

Compugra Software India Pvt Ltd Hyderabad is growing. Our India centre offers IT Professional services, Electronic parts, Electronics professionals, and software development.

We developed two platforms hireandrecruit.com, an effective and efficient interface for USA Staffing. mason4us.com, construction management software, he added

We also signed contracts with Akkodis India and GE USA. We are also happy to appoint Mrs. Rajitha Kompally as Legal Counsel and Advisor. Mr. Srinivas, Director, Compugra India added that Mrs. Kompally will advise and formulate contract and business processes in India and USA.

Kolkata, 21st July 2023: West Bengal Garment Manufacturers and Dealers Association, having completed its glorious 58 years of dedicated service to the garments sector in our State organized the 54th Garment Fair and B2B Expo spread over three days (20th, 21st & 22nd July 2023) at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. This landmark event was attended by more than 600 national and international brands at the Exhibition and was expected to generate Rs. 500-700 Crore business transactions at the wholesale deals.

Considering the importance of this endeavor of the Association in developing the State economy, the event was attended by the State Government and the leading business houses. The event was inaugurated by Sri. Sujit Bose, Minister of State for Fire, Govt. of WB; Sri. Dilip Mondal, Minister of State Transport Department, Govt. of WB. The event was also graced by the presence of other eminent personalities like: Sri. Nirmal Jain, Founder, Evergreen Hosiery Industry; Sri. Hari Kishan Rathi, President of WBGMDA; Sri. Vijay Kariwala, Senior Vice President of WBGMDA; Sri. Pradeep Murarka, Vice President of WBGMDA; Sri. Devendra Baid, Hony. Secretary of WBGMDA and several other well-known industrialists.

This association has been organizing Garment Fair and B2B Expo since its foundation days to develop a modern, vibrant and competitive garment sector, which is mainly MSME, and to enable the State in becoming a strong hub in the global textile supply chain. The WBGMDA – Buyer Sellers Meet with no retail transactions has been evolved as the most visited and trusted business meet in the Eastern part of the country. This event has also its own impact in generating huge employment and supporting the SGDP to a great extent.

On this occasion, Sri. Hari Kishan Rathi, President of West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association stated, “Starting in a small way with a big dream, our Past Presidents and fore-runner of the industry laid the path, and it is a happy augury that today we are following their principles. Over the years with the overwhelming support of our members and well-wishers, we are upgrading ourselves step by step.”

Speaking about the event, Sri. Devendra Baid, Hony. Secretary of West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association said, “The Buyers & Sellers meet organized by our Association has seen massive success over the course of five decades doing business in the eastern part of the country. Despite an often tumultuous economic climate, as well as the rise and fall of countless garment companies, this Meet has continued to grow and provide the best support to the industry to know and grow with the changing paradigm.”

The other Key Committee members who were present at West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association were: Sri Kanhiyalal Lakhotia, Treasurer; Sri Prem Kumar Sinhal, Jt. Treasurer; Sri Hari Prasad Sharma, Former President; Sri Chand Mal Ladha, Former President; Sri Amarchand Jain, Sri Tarun Kumar Jhajharia, Sri Ashish Jhawar, Sri Manish Rathi, Sri Kamlesh Kedia, Sri Manish Agarwal, Sri Kishore Kumar Gulgulia, Sri Vikram Singh Baid, Sri Sourav Chandak, Sri Vijay Agarwal, Sri Manish Jain, Sri Saket Kumar Khandelwal, Sri Ajay Sultania, Sri Rajiv Kedia, Sri Sandip Raja, Sri Brij Mohan Mundhra, Sri Bhuwan Arora, Sri Mohit Dugar – Executive Committee Members.

India 21st July 2023: The game of Antakshari has held a special place for decades now as it represents a joyful escape into the world of music and camaraderie. Bringing back the classic musical game format, BIG FM, one of the leading radio networks in the country presents BIG Antakshari with the iconic host, Annu Kapoor, for the first time on radio. The highly-anticipated show will premiere its first episode on-air on July 21st, Fridays and Saturdays between 8 pm – 9 pm, across 52 stations of the radio network.

Antakshari has remained a beloved game show that has entertained generations of Indians, crossing the boundaries of age, gender and geography. Keeping the engagement quotient high, BIG Antakshari will offer power-packed entertainment to the audiences through the different aspects such as music, nostalgia, film trivia, gamification, active and passive participation and mega prizes. The format of the show will see three dynamic teams – Bank of Baroda Deewane, Bank of Baroda Parwaane and Bank of Baroda Mastaane – who will compete with each other in an epic showdown every week with their talent and passion.

Sunil Kumaran, COO, BIG FM said, “We are thrilled to bring BIG Antakshari to our listeners, fulfilling their demand for this iconic game show. The game is not only immensely enjoyed by people across India but its popularity also extends to the entire Indian sub-continent and with NRIs. Collaborating with the legendary Annu Kapoor has always been an absolute privilege and a testament to our longstanding successful partnership. The game format cuts across age groups and resonates well with the young audiences as well who have often relied on timeless classics while playing. With this show, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering captivating content that provides a complete audio entertainment experience.”

Veteran actor and anchor Annu Kapoor shared, “I am elated to be a part of the iconic show that has united fans over decades. Antakshari has been an incredible journey for me, creating wonderful memories and connecting with fans in a special way. My association with BIG FM goes back a long way as we have worked on some remarkable shows and campaigns together and this is yet another step forward in cementing our association. With engaging content, nostalgic tunes, and the enthusiasm of our listeners, BIG Antakshari promises to be a delightful experience that is sure to bring fans and families together”.

Presented by Bank of Baroda and with LIC of India as an Insurance Partner, BIG Antakshari will see the three selected teams engage in a fierce battle over four rounds. The rounds will start with the normal Akshar Round to the challenging Word Round, followed by the Visual Round and finally the Dhun Round. Beyond the main rounds, BIG Antakshari offers a range of engaging activities, including on-air auditions, ‘Dhun Pakad Ke Toh Dekho’ contests and song mash-up capsules. As part of the show, an interesting concept of ‘Theatre-of-the-mind’, an on-ground and digital engagement for fans and participants where a situation is described and people have to guess the song that is being referred to. Users can also visit bigfmindia.com to play along and win exciting prizes

BIG Antakshari is in line with the radio network’s music positioning of being their listeners’ BFF or BIG Favourites Forever. With the show, it aims to embrace the timeless appeal of Antakshari as a beloved game enjoyed by all age groups, regardless of age, gender or location, where participants rely on their forever favorites to secure victory, often played alongside family and friends. The show is being extensively promoted across on-air, social media and other digital platforms of the radio network.

Bangalore, 21st July 2023: Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of the Godrej Group, announced the launch of unsecured business loans tailored specifically for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Recognizing the pertinent challenges faced by these businesses, Godrej Capital aims to provide accessible financing options that address their unique needs of cash flow management by offering innovative and flexible repayment options.

The loan also provides several other benefits, including a fully digitized process, quick sanction and disbursal, longer tenure of up to 60 months, and an industry-first reward program on timely repayments.

MSMEs are vital to India’s economic growth, contributing to job creation, innovation, and overall prosperity. However, these businesses often need help accessing timely and flexible financing solutions. Challenges such as lack of collateral and seasonal business cycles can hinder their growth and expansion plans. Godrej Capital is addressing this by providing flexible lending solutions that allow MSMEs to repay their loans in sync with their business cycles.

Godrej Capital will be offering business loans across Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Indore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Alwar, Aurangabad, Baroda, Coimbatore, Jalandhar, Jodhpur, Kanchipuram, Mangalore, Salem, Ludhiana, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik, Rajkot, Udaipur, Vapi, Vijayawada, Rangareddy, Vishakhapatnam and Thane.

“We understand the challenges MSMEs face and their critical role in driving economic growth and are happy to expand our product offerings through unsecured business loans. We have expanded our geographic presence and now offer business loans in 31 key markets. We are committed to becoming a lender of choice for MSMEs by developing innovative, flexible products that complement the cashflows of a business owner,” said Manish Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Godrej Capital.

Godrej Capital recently launched a new digital platform, Nirmaan, to provide MSME owners with an all-inclusive opportunity to grow their businesses. The company has initially partnered with Amazon Global Selling, Onsurity, Zolvit, and MSMEx to help increase the potential market reach, simplify legal and compliance, enhance employee health and welfare, and provide business coaching for small businesses.

Mumbai, 21st July 2023 – Sterlite Power, a leading power transmission developer and solutions provider, has achieved a significant milestone in Brazil with the successful commissioning of its sixth power transmission project – Marituba. Built with an investment of Rs 1,600 crore, Project Marituba involved developing a 344 km long 500kV transmission corridor connecting Brazil’s largest hydropower plant at Tucuruí to the metropolitan region of Belém to deliver up to 1,000 MW of green energy.

Since its foray in Brazil in 2017, Sterlite Power has built a significant footprint in the country, acquiring 13 Projects through the greenfield global auction process. Currently, the company has a strong portfolio of 8 power transmission projects, of which it has developed six projects, spanning approximately 2000 km of transmission lines and 22 substations.

Commenting on the milestone, Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Power, said, “Over the past 6 years, we have made a noteworthy contribution to the Brazilian energy market by securing and delivering critical transmission projects. We will continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people in Brazil by ensuring delivery of quality transmission assets in record time.”

The Marituba project is fully integrated with the National Interconnected System (SIN) – the Brazilian National Grid. Located in the Amazon region, it is the largest power transmission project executed by Sterlite Power Brazil. It has traversed 15 cities and 27 Quilombola Afro-Brazilian communities and has created more than 2000 jobs in the region, positively impacting the Brazilian economy and its people.

Amitabh Prasad, CEO, Sterlite Power Brazil, said, “We are very pleased to commission the Marituba project. The Project presented us with invaluable opportunities for acquiring knowledge, primarily owing to the remarkable intricacies of the installation process involving towers and transmission lines within the challenging operational environment.”

The company faced several challenges during the project construction, such as crossing the Tocantins, Acará, and Guamá rivers, and the assembly of towers over 150 meters high to execute the 3 river crossings, each spanning over 1.5 Km. Innovative techniques, such as the use of vessels to transport structures and materials to cross the cables through the water, were adopted to divert river traffic.

Some of the noteworthy achievements of Sterlite Power in Brazil include the delivery of its first project – Arcoverde, 28 months ahead of schedule. In the auctions held last year, the company won two important lots – 5 and 9, with a total estimated capex of Rs 1800 cr. Apart from this, Sterlite Power also commissioned three more projects earlier this year, which connected renewable energy to the Brazilian national grid.