Archives September 2024

30th September, Bengaluru, India: Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), announced the opening of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru today. The new centre will drive innovation and enable the enhancement of operational efficiency across the global organisation. Gary S. Guthart, Intuitive CEO and Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka inaugurated the centre today at its location at the Embassy Golf Links.

The GCC will serve as one of Intuitive’s core global hubs for functions including IT support, enterprise analytics, software quality, human resource management system (HRMS) and post-market surveillance, all of which strengthen the safety, performance and reliability of Intuitive’s systems and technologies. The GCC will be an important contributor to Intuitive’s operations, reflecting the company’s dedication to innovation, quality, and excellence.

While inaugurating the centre, Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka said, “Today marks a significant step forward as we welcome the establishment of a Global Capability Center in Bangalore, a city known for its dynamic growth and future potential. We recognize the pivotal role of cutting-edge technologies like robotics in the future of surgery and are committed to supporting such innovations. This Global Capability Center will play a crucial role in training more doctors, a field where India has immense potential and already produces some of the finest medical professionals globally. With further collaboration, including public-private partnerships, we can expand these advancements to even the most remote areas. The government looks forward to working with medical technology leaders like Intuitive to bring modern healthcare technology to every corner of Karnataka.”

Announcing the opening of the GCC in Bengaluru, Gary S Guthart, CEO of Intuitive said, “Intuitive is committed to building a strong presence and contributing to the growth of the healthcare ecosystem in India. This Global Capability Centre will play an important role in helping us to advance minimally invasive healthcare technology, and the ecosystem of services, support and insight that ensure its successful use and adoption.”

Intuitive expects to have more than 250 full-time positions at the GCC, including functions that will add value to the overall product lifecycle, including product upgrades, quality improvement, and customer service. This expansion aligns with Intuitive’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, and the team at GCC will embody Intuitive’s core values of integrity, transparency, and flexibility.

“Opening the Global Capability Centre here in Bengaluru is about more than expanding our operations—it reinforces our commitment to innovation, safety, quality and performance. Bengaluru, known for its vibrant technology development and skilled talent pool, provides an ideal environment for our Global Capability Centre, and we believe it can help us drive our mission forward to improve patient outcomes through advanced robotic surgical technologies,” said Darla Hutton, Vice President Commercial Operations and Marketing Asia & Interim General Manager India, Intuitive

Intuitive has thoughtfully advanced minimally invasive care in India through advanced robotic technology, supported by an innovative ecosystem of learning, services, and solutions. Intuitive technology can be found in in leading private and government hospitals, Medical Institutes and State Government Medical Colleges across the country. To date, more than 850 surgeons have been trained on Intuitive’s da Vinci technology and more than 100,000 procedures performed in India.

Anantapur, 30 September 2024: Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road successfully treated a 38-Year-Old visually impaired man who had sustained severe injuries, including multiple complex fractures in both hips and his shoulder, following a fall from chair while at his shop. The team of doctors’ led by Dr Mohan K. Puttaswamy, Senior Consultant Orthopaedics, Fortis Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru performed an intricate bilateral hip replacement surgery, and the patient was discharged in stable condition after a 12-day hospital stay.

The patient, Rakesh (name changed), was visually impaired and facing challenges in performing daily tasks, suffered additional complications following the accident. The fall resulted in bilateral hip fractures and a shoulder fracture, leaving him completely immobile. Initially admitted to a local hospital after the accident, he was transferred overnight to Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road for advanced treatment.

Thorough medical evaluation indicated that he had sustained severe injuries to his both hip joints and a fracture in his left shoulder. Given the patient’s multiple co-morbidities, including diabetes, renal failure, and visual impairment, a multidisciplinary team of doctors—including anaesthetists, intensivists, nephrologists, and orthopaedic surgeon—decided to proceed with a staged bilateral hip replacement surgery. The goal was to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and ensure a quicker recovery through meticulous management of his injuries.

Giving details of the surgery, Dr Mohan K Puttaswamy, Senior Consultant-Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru said, “This case was highly complex owing to the multiple co-morbidities suffered by the patient. These factors significantly increased the surgical risks. The patient presented with fractures in both hips and the left shoulder, necessitating a carefully planned approach. To address the bilateral hip fractures, we opted for a staged bilateral hip replacement due to the complexity and inherent risks of performing both replacements simultaneously.”

“We first replaced one hip, allowing the patient to stabilize and regain some mobility. A week later, we performed the second hip replacement. This phased approach was critical to minimizing surgical stress and ensuring the patient’s stability throughout the process. After successfully addressing the hip fractures, we then treated the shoulder fracture. Given the patient’s renal failure, we employed a conservative blood management strategy during the surgeries to reduce transfusion needs and minimize strain on the kidneys, which was essential considering his potential need for a kidney transplant in the future.” Dr Puttaswamy added

Mr. Akshay Oleti, Business Head, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru said, “At Fortis Hospitals, we are committed to delivering personalized, high-quality medical care. We are proud to have achieved a significant milestone with Rakesh’s case, successfully performing a complex bilateral total hip replacement surgery using advanced techniques and state-of-the-art medical technology. This accomplishment highlights our team’s expertise and innovative approach, allowing us to provide transformative treatment and make a meaningful impact on our patients’ lives.”

Hyderabad, 26th September 2024: As India gears for hosting World Telecom Standardisation Assembly (WTSA2024), Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has set the ball rolling by launching the WTSA2024 Outreach Sessions. Scheduled in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, the outreach sessions aim to provide a distinctive platform to students for learning and direct engagement with industry experts, fostering meaningful interactions and knowledge exchange. The WTSA 2024 is being held for the first time in ITU’s history of 150 yrs in India from 14th-24th October 2024.It will be attended by world leader and experts of Telecom field from 190+ countries.

The outreach sessions were today held at Delhi Technical University (Delhi), Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore) and Indian Institute of Information Technology (Hyderabad). Prominent dignitaries from ITU, National Communication Academy, Telecom Engineering centre, senior professors and leading experts from the telecom industry engaged students in discussions about the WTSA, ITU, and the critical role of telecom standards in fostering global connectivity and innovation. The sessions emphasized how standardization supports the deployment of technologies like 5G and the upcoming 6G, ensuring interoperability and influencing the future of global telecommunications.

The event was attended by more than 500 students physically across the three institutes, in addition to more than 450 participants joining the event in online mode. The sessions were an opportunity for young minds to grasp the importance of telecom standards in shaping India’s leadership in the telecom sector. It also explained ways by which they contribute to shaping the future of telecom.

Shri Deb Kumar Chakrabarti, Director General, National Communication Academy; Shri. R.R. Mittar, WTSA-24 Chair Designate; Prof Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor, DTU; Prof. Bharadwaj Amrutur, Director, ArtPark, IISc; Shri. Atul Sinha, Shri Rajesh Gupta, Shri Avinash Agarwal Dy DG, and other senior officers from DoT and its field offices shared valuable inputs with the participants. On the side-lines of the event, interacting with Media, Shri Hemendra K Sharma, Spokesperson, DoT said that India’s hosting of WTSA-2024 is an opportunity to influence the global telecom agenda as we prepare for advancements like 6G and beyond.

Following the WTSA outreach session, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the 5G-6G Hackathon 2024, designed to identify and promote innovations and applications tailored to India’s unique needs, fostering the development of next-generation telecom technologies. The hackathon attracted a diverse range of participants, including telecom stakeholders from government, academia, and industry.

The participants of Hackathon aim to develop India-specific use cases harnessing the capabilities of 5G,6G and its associated technologies.

New Delhi, 30th September 2024: Consistent Infosystems better known as Consistent, one of India’s fastest-growing IT brands has emerged as a major winner at the prestigious IT Awards 2024 organized by IT Voice and held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The company was honored with two coveted titles: ‘Best Made in India Surveillance Brand’ and ‘Fastest Growing Brand’, further cementing its status as an industry leader driving innovation and growth across the IT landscape.

The awards celebrate exceptional companies making strides in India’s IT sector. Consistent Infosystems’ groundbreaking advancements in surveillance technologies and consistent market expansion have positioned the company as a trusted name in the industry.

Yogesh Agarwal, CEO and Co-Founder of Consistent Infosystems, expressed his gratitude, stating, “We are truly honored to receive these prestigious awards. Winning the ‘Best Made in India Surveillance Brand’ reflects our commitment to delivering world-class surveillance solutions developed right here in India. At Consistent, innovation is in our DNA, and this recognition validates the hard work our team has put into revolutionizing the industry. The ‘Fastest Growing Brand’ award only fuels our passion to push boundaries further, as we aim to scale even greater heights in the years to come.”

Speaking on the company’s marketing success, Pradeep Singh, Head of Sales, Consistent Infosystems, added, “Our journey to becoming the ‘Fastest Growing Brand’ is a testament to the strong relationships we have built with our partners, customers, and distributors. Through focused marketing strategies and a customer-first approach, we have accelerated growth across diverse markets. These awards reinforce our belief in creating tailored solutions that resonate with our audience, and we will continue to raise the bar for excellence.”

With innovation at its core, Consistent Infosystems has introduced cutting-edge solutions in both the surveillance and IT spaces. Its surveillance products have gained prominence for their durability, performance, and the ability to meet the unique demands of Indian businesses and institutions. This recognition is a significant milestone for the brand, as it continues to lead the market with unparalleled customer satisfaction and quality.

The IT Awards 2024 brought together the crème de la crème of the Indian IT industry, recognizing excellence and celebrating the achievements of those driving technological progress. Consistent Infosystems stood out as a beacon of innovation, with its impact resonating across the nation.

New Delhi, September 30, 2024: Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Casio Computer Japan, is proud to participate at Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!!, taking place on 28th and 29th September 2024 at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi. This event, supported by several prominent Japanese brands, celebrates the world of anime and Japanese culture and marks the country’s First-Ever Anime & Exhibition Fusion.

As part of the festival, Casio will set up a specially curated booth showcasing its exclusive range from G-SHOCK. The booth is designed by renowned anime artist Jazyl Homavazir, whose captivating works have earned him numerous awards, including recognition for the longest-running serialized Indian webcomic. Jazyl’s unique booth design will tell two compelling stories: the origin story behind the creation of brand G-SHOCK, and an anime-inspired battle where a villain attempts to destroy the G-SHOCK Manga watch, highlighting G-SHOCK’s core attribute of Absolute Toughness.

The Limited-Edition G-SHOCK Manga series, GA-2100MNG-2A and GA-2100MNG-7A, revered and loved by fans worldwide and across India, will make a much-anticipated return and will be available for purchase for just two days at the event. Additionally, customers will have the opportunity to get their hands on other Limited-Edition drops, collaboration models, iconic styles, as well as the latest launches such as the GBM-2100 series from the G-STEEL range, all available at the event.

Alongside the watch displays, Casio will host an interactive engagement zone featuring the popular reflex-testing game, Batak. Attendees can participate once a day, and the highest scorer will have a chance to win a G-SHOCK watch.

The Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! promises to be a lively celebration of culture, giving fans a unique opportunity to connect with their passion for anime and Japanese culture.

New Delhi: The Indian Agricultural Economics Research Centre (IAERC) hosted the National Conference on Agricultural Education and Research Management in New Delhi on 25 September 2024. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture, Government of India, who emphasised the urgent need for a well-defined policy aimed at the sustainable development of farmers.

Dinesh Kulkarni, All India Organisation Secretary of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, highlighted that the lack of regular review of the policies of public-funded institutions such as universities and research centres has hindered their progress. In the closing session, Krishna Gopal, Joint General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stressed the importance of decoupling agricultural product prices from inflation to make them more profitable for farmers.

The conference primarily focused on the challenges faced by agricultural education and research, as well as their potential solutions. Key issues discussed included the declining interest of students in pursuing agriculture as a career, the shortage of financial resources for universities and institutions, inadequate training for educators and researchers, challenges related to human resource management, and the lack of essential infrastructure for research and marketing.

Also present on the occasion were IAERC Chairman Pramod Chaudhary, Vice Chairman Advocate Vilas Sonawane, and Secretary A. A. Murkute. Vice Chairman S. K. Dubey welcomed all the guests and moderated the two main sessions of the conference – one on agricultural education and the other on agricultural research. The event provided a platform for key figures from across the country involved in agricultural education and research to engage in discussions and develop strategies to strengthen these sectors.

The conference saw participation from 15 Vice-Chancellors and 20 Directors from various universities. Senior officials, including B. S. Dwivedi, Member of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), R. C. Agrawal, Deputy Director General (Education), U. S. Gautam, Deputy Director General (Extension), and S. K. Chaudhary, Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), were also in attendance.

Chandigarh, September 30-, 2024: Turtlemint, a leading insurtech company, revealed insights into the demographics of its expansive network of over 3.5 lakh certified insurance advisors, highlighting the increasing influence of younger generations in the insurance advisory space. With Gen Z (born after 1997) and Millennials (born after 1981) driving around 85% of total sales, Turtlemint continues to demonstrate its market strength, having facilitated over ₹2,000 crore in premiums over the past year alone. This success reflects not only the contribution of these tech-savvy advisors but also the company’s ability to attract and empower a diverse range of experienced professionals across its network.

This mix of advisors not only dominate in numbers but are also more inclined to leverage technology to deepen insurance penetration. According to Turtlemint’s data, 78% of their total Gen Z partners and 74% of the Millennial partners conduct most of their business online indicating digital-first approaches to make insurance more accessible in remote and underserved areas.

In Punjab, 77.6% of Turtlemint’s certified advisors are Gen Z and Millennials, highlighting a strong presence of younger professionals leading the charge in insurance advisory.

The rise of new InsurTechs that offer advanced digital platforms is further facilitating the entry of these new advisors, making insurance an increasingly attractive and dynamic opportunity for them. By attracting talent early, the industry benefits from long-term engagement, as these professionals are poised to remain in the field for an extended career span.

Commenting on this, Dhirendra Mahyavanshi, Co-Founder & CEO of Turtlemint, said, “We are witnessing a remarkable surge in sales driven by Gen Z and Millennials. This data highlights the importance of digital transformation in the insurance industry, and we remain committed to providing innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of both our partners and customers.”

A Shift in Industry Perception

The growing presence of a highly capable generation of advisors is also changing the way insurance is perceived. Traditionally considered a complex and less engaging career, insurance is now viewed as a dynamic and essential financial tool. The current generation’s digital proficiency is not just increasing sales but is also redefining customer engagement. This evolution underscores the beginning of a new era in insurance, one that is driven by technology and a customer-first approach.

Turtlemint’s focus remains on supporting its diverse distribution partners by providing cutting-edge digital tools, training & certification, and resources through their app TurtlemintPro. With Gen Z and Millennials now leading the way in key states, this is the ideal time for new talent to enter the industry and take advantage of the opportunities presented by the platform.

Chandigarh, September 30, 2024: Turtlemint, a leading insurtech company, revealed insights into the demographics of its expansive network of over 3.5 lakh certified insurance advisors, highlighting the increasing influence of younger generations in the insurance advisory space. With Gen Z (born after 1997) and Millennials (born after 1981) driving around 85% of total sales, Turtlemint continues to demonstrate its market strength, having facilitated over ₹2,000 crore in premiums over the past year alone. This success reflects not only the contribution of these tech-savvy advisors but also the company’s ability to attract and empower a diverse range of experienced professionals across its network.

This mix of advisors not only dominate in numbers but are also more inclined to leverage technology to deepen insurance penetration. According to Turtlemint’s data, 78% of their total Gen Z partners and 74% of the Millennial partners conduct most of their business online indicating digital-first approaches to make insurance more accessible in remote and underserved areas.

In Punjab, 77.6% of Turtlemint’s certified advisors are Gen Z and Millennials, highlighting a strong presence of younger professionals leading the charge in insurance advisory.

The rise of new InsurTechs that offer advanced digital platforms is further facilitating the entry of these new advisors, making insurance an increasingly attractive and dynamic opportunity for them. By attracting talent early, the industry benefits from long-term engagement, as these professionals are poised to remain in the field for an extended career span.

Commenting on this, Dhirendra Mahyavanshi, Co-Founder & CEO of Turtlemint, said, “We are witnessing a remarkable surge in sales driven by Gen Z and Millennials. This data highlights the importance of digital transformation in the insurance industry, and we remain committed to providing innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of both our partners and customers.”

A Shift in Industry Perception

The growing presence of a highly capable generation of advisors is also changing the way insurance is perceived. Traditionally considered a complex and less engaging career, insurance is now viewed as a dynamic and essential financial tool. The current generation’s digital proficiency is not just increasing sales but is also redefining customer engagement. This evolution underscores the beginning of a new era in insurance, one that is driven by technology and a customer-first approach.

Turtlemint’s focus remains on supporting its diverse distribution partners by providing cutting-edge digital tools, training & certification, and resources through their app TurtlemintPro. With Gen Z and Millennials now leading the way in key states, this is the ideal time for new talent to enter the industry and take advantage of the opportunities presented by the platform.

30th September 2024, Mumbai: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Alembic) announced that it has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets, 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 6 mg, and 9 mg. The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug product (RLD), Invega Extended-Release Tablets, 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 6 mg, and 9 mg, of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Janssen).

Paliperidone extended-release tablets are an atypical antipsychotic agent indicated for Treatment of schizophrenia and it is also indicated for treatment of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers and/or antidepressants. Refer label for a detailed indication.

Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets, 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 6 mg, and 9 mg have an estimated market size of US$ 48 million for twelve months ending June 2024 according to IQVIA.

Alembic has a cumulative total of 215 ANDA approvals (187 final approvals and 28 tentative approvals) from USFDA.