Archives July 2023

New Delhi, 11th July, 2023: PropVR, the 3D visualization arm of Square Yards has been named as an authorized partner for Unreal Engine, the world’s most advanced real-time 3D tool developed by Epic Games, to develop Digital Twin and Interactive 3D solutions for the real estate industry. This partnership unveils a new era of immersive digital experiences for global real estate brands to help shape the future of home building and real estate sales.

As an authorized service partner, PropVR is working with Unreal Engine experts to deepen its understanding on interactive 3D technologies and further its digital twin roadmap to build solutions for the largest global developers. Leveraging Unreal Engine’s capabilities, PropVR is building high-fidelity 3D environments to transform how consumers interact and transact for their real estate needs and disrupt the way the real estate ecosystem operates.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Unreal Engine team to create the next generation of 3D solutions and digital twins for the real estate industry. Unreal Engine’s graphical prowess is unmatched and will help us augment the future of real estate search and discovery experience through high-end 3D digital twins of entire cities. With Unreal Engine, we can accelerate our vision to build real estate in the metaverse and at the same time understand the appetite for virtual real estate experience amongst customers and make them more accessible and inclusive,” said Vivek Agarwal, Co-founder and CTO, Square Yards.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be recognized as an authorized partner for Unreal Engine. The combination of Unreal Engine’s creative power, flexibility and rendering quality, and PropVR’s patent-backed real estate visualization and 3D applications creates the perfect harmony for achieving deeper, richer VR and 3D innovations, and lay the foundations for the future of real estate on the Metaverse. PropVR has always focused on innovation and quality, and to join the ranks of Unreal Engine is a natural step in that direction,” said Sunder Jagannathan, Co-founder, PropVR.

PropVR has been a frontrunner in driving digital transformation of the built world and to-be built world through immersive 3D technology. The company is working with Unreal Engine to co-create city digital twins, immersive real estate architectural visualization and other tech products for interior décor. It has launched a 3D Metaverse platform in Dubai last year that showcases the future of real estate search and discovery through a high-end digital twin of the city. The platform allows users to search from over 2000+ potential real estate projects across Dubai through its interactive 3D interface, get complete details of the project, and enter into the project metaverse as an Avatar. Besides Dubai, the company’s current portfolio includes Grade A developers from Canada, Saudi Arabia and India.

As part of this partnership, PropVR and the Unreal Engine team will orchestrate roadshows and events, shining a spotlight on the cutting-edge trends in 3D visualization and digital twins. The much-anticipated event is set to take place in Bangalore on the 9th of August, which will host leading real estate developers, technology corporations, and budding proptech startups.

Last week, Kia unveiled its most-anticipated, Safer and Smarter midsize SUV – The New Seltos, loaded with 32 safety features, including segment-best level 2 ADAS. And guess what? For the first time ever, Kia has introduced a special treat for all the existing Seltos owners who have played a role in making Seltos one of the most-loved brands in India. Say hello to the exclusive K-Code initiative!

The K-Code initiative is a token of gratitude for Seltos owners, including those who own a second-hand Seltos. It allows them to generate a unique code on the website with which new Seltos buyers can enjoy a high-priority delivery experience and skip the long delivery waiting queue.

Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – the new Kia Seltos 2023! The new avatar of the beast in a tuxedo is loaded with new-age design elements, advanced features, and cutting-edge technology. Safety takes the front seat with 32 features, including its Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), to give you peace of mind on the road. And let’s not forget about the performance – the Seltos comes equipped with the segment-best 160 bp turbocharged petrol engine, ensuring an exhilarating driving experience.

Mumbai: Vivekanand Education Society, has announced its ambitious initiative to transform the campus to 100% Rooftop Solar power generation and adopt several sustainable practices towards a Green Campus. This bold step exemplifies VES unwavering commitment to sustainability and sets a new benchmark for educational institutions at the Pan India level.

VES solar initiative involves installing state-of-the-art solar technology across its campus; this move shall significantly reduce the college’s reliance on conventional energy sources, reducing bills and leading to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

As part of the Green Campus initiative, VES is implementing energy-efficient lighting systems throughout its facilities, rainwater harvesting systems, water-efficient fixtures, and other environmentally friendly practices. The campus shall eliminate all avoidable single-use plastics by this time next year. Furthermore, the campus has planned 1200 native species for creating a Miyawaki forest in the campus playground and intends to continue in other campus playgrounds in Kurla and Chembur.

VES College of Architecture (VESCOA) as one of the departments has also drafted a manual, explaining the importance of sustainable living among young people & how small changes to their daily routine can positively impact the planet.

“At VES, we believe in leading by example. We are taking a significant step towards a sustainable future by transforming our campus into a 100% roof top solar powered. Our solar initiative will provide invaluable educational opportunities for our students to witness the practical implementation of sustainable design principles. We aim to instil in our students the importance of incorporating eco-friendly practices and empower them to impact the Earth positively.” said Dr. Anand Achari, Principal of VESCOA.

With a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices, VES College of Architecture (VESCOA) has long been at the forefront of promoting sustainable design principles among its students and faculty. VESCOA plans to get campus 2, HAMC, Collectors colony as GREEN CAMPUS CERTIFIED.

Cathay Cargo has launched its new brand campaign, “We Know How”, showcasing the brand’s strength and experience as a reliable expert in air cargo solutions. From temperature-sensitive vaccines and fresh produce to cars and caring for champion racehorses, Cathay Cargo experts ensure that all cargo arrives ready to make a difference to the world.

“We Know How” is the first marketing campaign following the rebranding of Cathay Cargo earlier this year. It focuses on the innovation, people, solutions and service – as well as the “magic” – that are central to Cathay.

Conceptualized by Cathay and global advertising agency Leo Burnett, the film takes the viewer on a journey that keeps unveiling the varied types of shipments Cathay Cargo handles seamlessly. The films and posters reflect the range of shipments carried as air cargo and that need specialist handling. It includes some of Cathay Cargo’s leadership and depicts how customers can expect efficiency, expertise, and reliability for every shipment with Cathay Cargo’s customized cargo solutions.

Rajesh Menon, Regional Head of Cargo – South Asia, Middle East and Africa highlighted: “Our new brand campaign, ‘We Know How’, underlines the important role of cargo within the Cathay Group and showcases our commitment to innovation, exceptional service and the valuable contribution of our dedicated team.

“In recent times, it offered the Cathay Group a financial lifeline, but it was a real-world lifeline, too. We delivered essential vaccines and fresh food to Hong Kong and other parts of the world. We helped to keep trade moving across the world and through our hub. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) retained its status as the world’s busiest air cargo hub by tonnage in 2022 as per Airports Council International’s (ACI) rankings.

“The Cathay brand combines innovation, people, solutions and service. Combined with a strong freighter fleet, our passenger cargo belly network that we’re rebuilding and Hong Kong’s logistics capabilities, Cathay Cargo has the quality and expertise needed to thrive in all market conditions.”

The campaign comes at a time when Cathay Cargo is developing links in its extended home market of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), just ahead of the forthcoming Three-Runway System at Hong Kong International Airport, which will become operational in late 2024.

General Manager Brand, Insights and Marketing Communications Edward Bell said: “Any shipment on a Cathay Cargo plane matters. It’s going somewhere because it’s needed quickly, or because it needs the protection and assurance of our specialist handling. There is a story behind each shipment that speaks to the magic of the goods we fly, and their importance to the people who receive them.”

“‘We Know How’ is a privileged peek into the inner sanctum of our freighters and a chance to experience the expertise of our people and the technology they use to ensure every shipment arrives quickly and in perfect condition.”

Cathay Cargo continues to invest in building its air-cargo expertise to deliver what customers want and to set it and the Hong Kong international aviation hub apart from competitors. Recent investments include Ultra Track, a next-generation track-and-trace tool; putting purchase and confirmation into customers’ hands with Click & Ship; revamping the range of specialist handling solutions; infrastructural upgrades including the Pharma Handling Centre at the Cathay Cargo Terminal; and digitalising processes and using data to benchmark and measure performance.

Bengaluru, the IT capital of India, has always been at the forefront of technological advancements and innovation. However, today morning, the city woke up to something interesting when huge, discarded buttons of ‘Download’, ‘Unlock’, and ‘Search’ were found in several public garbage dumps at places like Jyoti Nivas College, Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh and Church Street among others.

Residents of Bengaluru are intrigued and filled with anticipation by the juxtaposition of these buttons against the backdrop of garbage dumps. Social media platforms are buzzing with debates as individuals exchange ideas and speculations regarding the importance and meaning of these peculiar buttons. It is worth mentioning that terms such as ‘download’, ‘unlock’ and ‘search’ are quite integral in the world of internet and mobile technology.

As citizens eagerly await the mystery to unfold, the city of Bengaluru continues to capture the imagination of the nation with its relentless pursuit of technological excellence. Whether this unconventional placement of buttons signifies a novel approach to digital detox or heralds an upcoming breakthrough in digital innovation, Bengaluru has once again positioned itself as a hub of curiosity, inspiring discussions and speculation about the future of technology in the city and the country at large.

Hyderabad,10th July 2023..….The Six Day Secunderabad Club Youth Regatta is to begin on Monday. It will be formally opened tomorrow. There will be measurements and practice matches from the 10th to the 12th. The races will begin on the 13th. It will go on till 15th July. It will have four classes–01. ILCA 4. 02.29er class 03. Optimist main/green and 04. First-time Open 420 event is happening to encourage youngsters, participants can be boy/boy, Girl/girl and mixed (1 boy& 1 girl).

Each day will have two sessions morning (8.30 am to 12.30 pm) and afternoon (1.30 pm to 4.30 pm).

Sixty entries are received from across India. Some of the participants or representation organisations include: Army Yachting Navy Mumbai, INWTC Navy Mumbai, Trishna sailing club Army Mysore, Mysore Army Sports, National Sailing School, Bhopal; New Boys School, Goa; Yacht Club of Hyderabad; Secunderabad Sailing Club and others

For the first time, there is equal participation of a male and female jury.

The Regatta is being organised by Secunderabad Club, one of the oldest sailing clubs in India. The Secunderabad Club is probably one of the few Clubs in the world which has its own Sailing Annexe overlooking the vast and picturesque Hussain Sagar Lake. The Sailing Annexe is especially devoted to the activity of sailing and Water Sports. It is one of the oldest sailing clubs in the country with a history nearing 150 years.

Secunderabad club has in the past hosted large International and Asia Pacific events.

It has produced many outstanding sailors both at the National and International level. Some of the most notable sailors of the Secunderabad club are the Late Mr C.S.Pradipak Arjuna Awardee and YAI Lifetime Award winner. Secunderabad Club has been running coaching camps under the guidance of Commodore Arjun Pradipak YAI Dinghy Instructor to popularise sailing among youth sailors. He was instrumental in reviving sailing at the club in the last decade.

Vatsal Banker has recently represented our country in the Asian Regatta in Abu Dhabi, World Championships in Portugal. Secunderabad club sailors Alekhya Coondoo and Shloka Mahesh are medal prospects in this event. Alekhya Coonddo

Alekhya won Gold at the First YAI North East Regatta 2023 recently. The Gold Medal carried a cash prize of Rupees One Lakh and an opportunity to represent India in the 420 world championship in Spain

This sailing event is accredited as a Yachting Association of India (YAI) Ranking event. This means that the ranking of a sailor at the Hyderabad Sailing Week will be considered towards overall National Ranking and subsequent selections for various national and international championships including Selection for Asian games.

Hyderabad, 10th July 2023……Sailesh Proddaturu, a city-based third-generation entrepreneur who studied Business Management in Family Business which is into the Sewing Machine industry, was sworn in as the new District Rotaract Representative (DRR) for the year 2023-24 today.

A function named Renaissance, District Assembly and Installation was held on Sunday in an Auditorium in Pullareddy College, Mehdipatnam. MVR Mohan, District Rotaract Chair administered oath office to Sailesh Proddaturu in the presence of Dr. Busireddy Shankar Reddy, District Governor, Rotary Dist 3150.

Sailesh succeeded Rohit AVV.

Sailesh’s District Council was also administered oaths of their respective offices and installed.

The thought-provoking and well-curated theme for the year is “Change Makers”.

Rotaract is a youth wing of Rotary, where 18 and older exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills and have fun through service. In communities worldwide. The DRR is the ELECTED leader of the Rotaract movement in Rotary Dist 3150.

Giving his acceptance speech to a 500-plus audience including his parents Proddaturu Veerabhadrudu and Sunitha, Sailesh Proddaturu said some of his ambitious projects during the year include recognizing the Unsung Champions. Titled “Honoring the Hidden Heroes” (HHH), the district aims to acknowledge and appreciate the selfless contributions of lesser-acknowledged blue-collar workers, such as sanitation workers, school abayas, and various other individuals who play a crucial role in our society. Through various initiatives, we will shine a spotlight on these unsung champions, thanking them for their invaluable service and dedication.

Another ambitious project to be undertaken during the year is Rotaract Rise and Run Marathon (RRR): Promoting Health and Wellness for a Better Future and supporting charitable causes. A run will be organized with an aim to raise awareness about the importance of fitness while supporting charitable causes that align with Rotary’s focus areas.

Focus Areas for this Rotary Year, Sailesh said are 1. Promoting Peace. We at our District recognize the importance of fostering peace and understanding in our communities and beyond. Through various initiatives, we aim to promote dialogue, mediation, and conflict resolution to create a more peaceful and harmonious world.

2. Fighting Disease: We will continue to support healthcare initiatives, raise awareness, and provide resources to fight diseases such as polio, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and more.

Other ambitious initiatives the Rotaractors will undertake include Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Saving Mothers and Children; Supporting Education; Growing Local Economies; Protecting the Environment etc and other

“We are excited to embark on this journey of service and engagement,” said DRR Rtr. Sailesh Proddaturu. Through our HHH initiative, RRR (Triple R) marathon, and focused efforts in Rotary’s key areas, we aim to make a tangible difference and inspire others to join us in creating a better future.

Speaking on the occasion, he announced an incentive of Rs 10,000/- cash to those Rotaract Clubs which bring in service projects that are worth applying for the Rotary International Grant.

As you all know we have a target to increase Rotaract membership across the globe to one million by 2029. To achieve this every Rotaract Club need to increase their strength by 20% every year

Viiveck Verma, a corporate consultant was invited to deliver a keynote address that was centred around Rotary International President, Gordon McInally’s theme for the 2023-2024 Rotary Year – ‘Create Hope in the World’. The theme calls on Rotarians to inspire and restore hope through the projects they champion.

Speaking on the occasion, Viiveck Verma said, the world is alive, humanity is alive because of hope. Hope is not about surviving, but it is about thriving. He gave examples from his personal life, when his wife got cancer, he fought it for 11 years, and he lived life with hope even though he didn’t know what would happen the next day.

I have failed multiple times in life. Each time I failed it was hope that kept me going. Life becomes liveable only when you have hope he told Retractors.

By Mr. Ramani Sastri – Chairman & MD, Sterling Developers

The state government will see enhanced revenue and treasury after effecting a hike in the guidance value for immovable properties in the Karnataka Budget announced today. The hike will ensure that more funds can be allocated for better infrastructure. The higher guidance value will also lead to property appreciation, which could impact affordability in the short to medium term. In the long run, however, buyer sentiment may not be impacted as demand for homes would continue to be steady. The idea of establishing a GIS-based decision support system to make quick decisions on approvals and NOCs is welcome as the real estate sector has long been waiting for this to quicken project timelines. Finally, the target of the Stamps and Registration department to mobilize Rs 25,000 crore indicates that the government is anticipating a robust real estate performance this year. Overall, the real estate thrust by the government has been positive and we will see great momentum in the sector.

India,10th July 2023– Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leader in unified observability and security, today announced that Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), the largest airport operator in Italy – serving nearly 50 million people annually via more than 100 airlines and the Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Ciampino airports – is using the Dynatrace® platform to keep travelers flowing through its airports quickly and efficiently. Digital systems are at the heart of ADR’s efficiency, underpinning all critical airport processes, including security checks, border control, baggage handling, airside operations, and traveler information systems such as those used for check-in and travel updates.

Previously, the ADR team had limited in-house visibility into its applications or the underlying on-premises and cloud infrastructure. They relied on multiple third-party systems integrators to share information on the performance of their software and its impact on travelers’ experiences and satisfaction. This reliance on multiple systems and manual triaging, with no single source of truth, complicated efforts to resolve issues quickly or optimize experiences. Dynatrace has enabled ADR to overcome these challenges by unifying observability and security data from its hybrid-cloud environment.

Dynatrace’s powerful, causal AI enables ADR to use this data to uncover the root cause of performance issues and security vulnerabilities and proactively resolve them before they impact travelers. This has helped ADR process 90% of travelers through security in 3 minutes, enable punctual arrivals and departures for more than 99% of its daily flights*, and guarantee that 13 million bags reach more than 200 destinations each year. Thanks to these service levels, Fiumicino Airport was recently rated “Best Airport in Europe with Over 40 million Passengers” by Airports Council International (ACI) for the sixth consecutive year. Fiumicino also received a 5-Star Airport Rating from Skytrax earlier this year, making it the second European airport to achieve this rating.

“Performance issues and security vulnerabilities in our software may have significant real-world ramifications for travelers’ experience in our airports,” said Emiliano Sorrenti, Chief Information and Technology Officer at ADR. “If one of our critical applications is offline even for a few minutes, it can lead to huge queues at check-in, border control, or baggage handling desks, which could cause travelers to miss their flights. The Dynatrace platform enables us to optimize and safeguard the systems our customers rely on easily and proactively. That means we can create a better airport experience for our travelers and, ultimately, get more of them to their destination on time.”

The Dynatrace platform’s extensive automation capabilities enable service optimization and issue resolution often without human intervention. Dynatrace also seamlessly integrates with ADR’s IT Service Management solution, which has enabled significant operational efficiencies. Dynatrace automatically creates tickets when it discovers problems, identifies the root cause, and instantly routes them to the right team within ADR to facilitate proactive resolution. This has reduced the time teams spend triaging issues by 70%. In addition, Dynatrace alerts ADR to any new security vulnerabilities as they emerge in its environments, while automatically prioritizing them based on the risk to the airports’ systems and travelers. These insights enable the ADR team to resolve any issues quickly, minimizing airport disruption.

“Dynatrace has revolutionized how we manage service incidents and software vulnerabilities, enabling us to create more seamless airport journeys for our travelers,” continued Sorrenti. “The platform’s extensive automation and causal AI capabilities mean we can now have a ticket raised that points to the exact cause of the issue and can have that in the hands of the person who needs to resolve it within milliseconds. For many types of incidents, we’ve even been able to create automated workflows to enable our applications to self-heal without the need for human intervention. As well as improving the reliability and security of our critical airport services, these automations have enhanced our operational efficiency by eliminating the need to triage problems and scan for vulnerabilities manually. Instead, the answers from Dynatrace empower us to jump straight into a resolution with our partners. Ultimately, that keeps travelers flowing through our airports with ease.”

Kolkata,10th July 2023: 93.5 RED FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Eastern Command of the Indian Army to commemorate Vijay Diwas with a grand celebration titled “Guts and Glory – Salute 71.” This event aims to pay tribute to the historic victory of the 1971 war and honor the brave soldiers who made it possible.

As part of this unique initiative, Red FM will captivate its audience on-air with narrations of intriguing war stories that depict the valiant efforts of the Indian armed forces during the 1971 war. Listeners will have the opportunity to learn about the heroic deeds of our soldiers, their unwavering spirit, and the sacrifices they made to ensure our nation’s victory. Red FM will also collate all stories as episodes under a podcast, which will be available on various audio streaming platforms.

In addition, “Guts and Glory – Salute 71” will recognize and award the heroic soldiers along with citizens of North East India, who displayed exceptional courage and dedication during the triumphant war.

Reflecting on the announcement, Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, said “I am delighted to know that Red FM has taken the initiative to narrate stories of valour and courage of our soldiers who fought in the 1971 war. In our vision to salute the bravery of the heroes, we are delighted to present to you Guts & Glory – Salute 71, as part of this year Vijay Diwas Celebration. We are hopeful to present a deeper insight into the triumphant moment of Indian history.”

Speaking on the announcement, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, RED FM, and Magic FM, said,“On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, we are elated to be joining hands with the Eastern Command of the Indian Army to honor the lives of the 1971 war veterans. Our army men live through times that are unimaginable to us. The sacrifice of our veterans is truly unfathomable but as a brand, we are looking forward to commending the valor of the keepers of our nation. The Guts & Glory – Salute 71 initiative will also recognize the unsung heroes who walk amongst us as common citizens. We are hopeful that these stories will enrich us with empathy and esteem for the gallant troops who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.”

The initiative will be rolled out in 12 East-Indian stations namely, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Asansol, Siliguri, Agartala, Patna, Muzzafarpur, Jamshedpur, Guwahati, Shillong, Aizwal, and Gangtok. Tune in to 93.5 RED FM to listen to these stories.