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Dr Rohit Khanna of LVPEI is re-elected as IAPB regional chair for Southeast Asia

Hyderabad, 7th April 2025: Dr Rohit Khanna, Network Director for public health at the L V Prasad Eye Institute, was re-elected as the Regional Chair for the Southeast Region of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Founded in 1975, IAPB is a premier eye health body and an alliance of over 250 member organizations worldwide drawn from international charities, eye hospitals, academic institutes, professional bodies and corporate organizations.

As the regional chair for IAPB, Dr Khanna will work closely with stakeholders across the region in coordination with the IAPB global office, to advocate for universal eye health and strengthen regional and national activities for the prevention of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. Regional chairs also serve as IAPB Trustees and thus contribute to the strategy and governance of IAPB globally.

He will work to take forward IAPB’s agenda as a global leader in eye health advocacy, coordinating major campaigns such as World Sight Day (WSD) and leading initiatives like 2030 In Sight, the UN Friends of Vision group, VISION 2020 and Vision for the Commonwealth.

It is the global voice for the eye care sector working to end avoidable sight loss and ensure everyone has affordable, accessible and inclusive eye care and rehabilitation services.

IAPB Southeast Asia member states include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, People’s Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste.

FTCCI, IACC, and EPCES Conduct Knowledge Session on Export Strategies

Hyderabad, April 5, 2025 – The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), in partnership with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) and Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES), conducted a comprehensive knowledge session on “Exports – Strategies, Procedure, Documentation and Export Credit Guarantee” at FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Hyderabad.

The two-hour session, attended by business leaders and export professionals, featured industry experts who provided valuable insights into various aspects of export operations, with special focus on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs).

Dr. Suresh Kumar Singhal, President of FTCCI, delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the critical role of exports in India’s economic growth. Mr. Avinash Chukkapalli, Chairman of IACC AP & TG chapter, welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of Indo-American trade relations in strengthening export capabilities.

The technical session was led by Mr. Vinodh D R, Associate Director-Tax, and Mr. N Mallikarjun, Executive Director-Tax from Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. Their presentation covered the evolving landscape of Special Economic Zones, documentation procedures, and compliance requirements for both SEZ and EOU units. They emphasized recent government initiatives to promote ease of doing business, including the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, Free Trade Agreements, and in-bond manufacturing facilities.

Mr. Amlendu Bipul Mishra, Assistant General Manager & Branch Manager of ECGC Limited, addressed export credit guarantee schemes that protect exporters against payment risks. His session provided valuable information on how businesses can secure their international transactions through appropriate insurance coverage.

A special address was delivered by Mr. Srikanth Badiga, Chairman of Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs and Director of NEC IACC, who shared insights on export promotion strategies and upcoming regulatory changes expected in the SEZ framework.

The speakers highlighted several key points for exporters:

• The current operational status of SEZs in India, with over 276 operational SEZs employing 3.19 million people and generating exports worth INR 12,063 billion annually
• Documentation requirements and compliance processes for SEZ and EOU units
• Recent policy changes allowing SEZ units to continue filing certain documents on SEZ-Online system
• Benefits of the Authorized Economic Operator certification
• Advantages of various Free Trade Agreements and preferential tariff schemes

 Mr. K K Maheshwari, Vice President of FTCCI ; Mr Kamal Jain, Director Cargomen , Mr Satish Lakhraju, CEO, Garudavega LLP , Mr Iqbal Patni, Director Batco CFS were some of the important dignitaries who also attended the program.

Tata Advanced Systems Invites Job Seekers to Walk-In Drive on April 6 in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 5, 2025: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), one of the leading private players for Aerospace & Defence solutions in India, is conducting Walk-in interviews in Bengaluru on Sunday, 6th April, 2025, from 10.00am-5.00pm at Tata Advanced Systems facility in Electronics City – Phase 1, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560100, for positions at its Hyderabad facility.

The company is seeking skilled ITI graduates, Apprentices, and Diploma holders for Machine Operator and Assembly Operator roles. This opportunity offers candidates a chance to advance their careers in a dynamic work environment.

Applicants must carry the following documents:

• Resume with a passport-sized photo
• Education certificates
• Experience certificates (if applicable)
• Current company joining letter and CTC breakup
• Last three months’ payslips or bank statements

TASL is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to fostering an environment where employees can leverage their knowledge and experience to develop cutting-edge solutions using the latest technology.

With a strong portfolio of partnerships and joint ventures with leading global aerospace and defence firms, TASL serves as an integral partner in the international supply chain and, in some instances, a global single source provider for leading defence OEMs.

Join the Movement: Vegas Mall Hosts Health-Focused Celebration

Delhi, NCR; 5th April, 2025: To celebrate World Health Day, Vegas Mall is all set to host a day-long wellness event titled ‘Move for Health’ on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The initiative, organized in collaboration with Fitness First, aims to promote healthy living and encourage community participation in adopting fitness-focused habits.

The event will feature a Blood Donation Drive, encouraging visitors to contribute to a noble cause while prioritizing community well-being. In the evening, shoppers and health enthusiasts can groove to the beats during a high-energy Dance Fitness Session in the evening, led by professional instructors—perfect for those looking to make fitness fun.

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Ravinder Choudhary, Vice-President, Vegas Mall, said, “Health and wellness have always been at the heart of our community initiatives. With ‘Move for Health,’ we aim to offer our patrons a meaningful way to mark World Health Day—by moving, donating, and making a difference. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating health and spreading awareness in a fun and impactful way.”

Hikvision Power X DVR: Boosting Security Intelligence Through Innovation

Mumbai, 5th April, 2025: Hikvision India has introduced the Hikvision Power X DVR to deliver innovative technologies to enhance intelligence.Hikvision Power X DVR represents a significant upgrade in the evolution of digital video recorders (DVRs) in the video security industry. This upgrade introduces cutting-edge technologies and features to enhance intelligence and performance. This next generation DVR has improved the efficiency of video searching. It offers users a more robust and comprehensive product experience.

Enhanced Intelligence
It is the core value addition of Hikvision Power X DVR. Some of the value added features include these offerings.

Enhanced intelligent channels: Up to 8 channels of perimeter protection (1x improvement)
Boosted performance: By optimized algorithm for perimeter protection
3 intelligent functions in 1 device: Different channels can be configured with different intelligent functions
Quicker and More Efficient Video Searching

AcuSearch: Users can search specific targets of interest precisely with just one click, and then the related videos can be displayed
Smart Search: Users can draw rule boxes or intrusion lines at the location of the event to quickly filter and identify targets
Enhanced Performance

Upgraded decoding capability: Up to 24-ch @ 1080p
HDTVI two-way audio: Supports interactive real-time communication (*M/XT model available)
Smart fan adjustment: Fan design is based on temperature adaptive speed adjustment, providing more comfortable use of the space
Take the security management to the next level
Hikvision’s AcuSense technology embeds deep-learning algorithms into security cameras and video recorders to equip businesses and homeowners with smart tools to take security to the next level, both indoors and outdoors.

Faster: AcuSense technology detects intrusion threats in real time and triggers alerts to users’ mobile phones for faster response.

More Accurate: AcuSense technology differentiates people and vehicles from other moving objects, allowing security teams to focus on real threats.

More efficient: AcuSense technology applies labels to recorded video footage with people and vehicles, speeding up video searches, minimizing manual effort, and reducing overall.

Easy to use: AcuSense-enabled smart cameras are installed quickly and are as easy to configure as conventional security cameras. The technology puts AI security at everyone’s disposal.

Technology Edge
AcuSense technology uses advanced machine vision AI algorithms built into Hikvision security cameras and video recorders to boost home and business security.

Application Scenario
The Hikvision Power X DVR is highly applicable in various application scenarios, including Industrial Park, Monitoring Center, Warehouse, Restaurant and Store, etc.

Marico Innovation Foundation’s InnoWin Day to Power the Future of Sustainable Indian Startups

Pune(S.N): A wave of tech innovators identified by Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) are addressing India’s most pressing challenges—climate resilience, agri-transformation, water scarcity, and plastic waste management. They are turning stubble into furniture, converting industrial emissions into valuable chemicals, developing rare-earth magnet-free motor systems, managing plastic waste, and extracting moisture from air.

These innovations are shaping India’s green economy, but scaling these solutions requires forging critical connections to funding sources – be it investors, grantmakers, and institutional customers. To address this, Marico Innovation Foundation launched InnoWin Day– a curated high-impact event designed to connect winners of the Indian Innovation Icons 2025 and innovators from the Scale-Up programme with funding, market access, pilot opportunities, and expert guidance, here today.

Twenty-four innovators spanning a range of ready-for-market, high-potential domains including cleantech, agri-tech, and solutions for a circular economy, participated in the inaugural InnoWin Day. These included winners from the social and business categories of Indian Innovation Icons 2025—AssisTech Foundation, Chara Technologies, Indra Water, PARI, and Rocket Learning, as well as innovators from MIF’s Scale Up accelerator programme, such as Brisil, Caliche, GreenPod Labs, Ishitva Robotic Systems, PadCare, Ricron Panels, Uravu, Urban Kisaan, among others.

The highlight of the day were the connections made with stakeholders that hold potential for future investments, collaborations, pilot opportunities and market access. Leading investors and corporate partners included Vedanta, Colgate-Palmolive, Reliance Industries, ITC, JSW Ventures, and India Climate Collaborative, among others, underscoring their role in scaling early-stage innovations into commercially viable enterprises.

InnoWin Day featured a keynote by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Limited & Founder, Marico Innovation Foundation. This was followed by a panel discussion, titled “Scaling Strategies” with Vaibhav Tidke, Chief Executive Officer, S4S Technologies and Arindam Paul, Chief Business Officer, Atomberg Technologies where they shared how their niche innovations—solar-powered food processing and BLDC motors—have grown into industry benchmarks. Their journeys highlight how purpose-driven innovation when strategically executed, can move beyond early adopters to shape mainstream markets.

Speaking on the occasion, Harsh Mariwala said, “It is vital for startups to build strong relationships. Investors and corporates are essential for startup growth – providing capital, guidance, market access, and expertise to help them scale. Innovation thrives through collaboration, and InnoWin Day is our effort to foster this.”

Vaibhav Tidke noted, “MIF’s strategic guidance helped shape our business model and accelerate growth. Our revenue surged from INR 60 lakh in 2019 to INR 100 crore in 2023, underscoring the impact of MIF’s strategic intervention.” Arindam Paul reflected on Atomberg’s journey, “When we joined MIF’s Scale-Up program in 2017, we were looking at offline expansion after reaching a 7–8% market share in e-commerce. The guidance we received was clear: go deep, achieve market leadership online before thinking offline. That principle—focus before scale—has guided us ever since.”

“InnoWin Day is being launched today to ensure we bring all the right resources – capital, customers, and conversations, to our innovators We recognise that these innovators have large-scale solutions that need the support of a wider ecosystem to scale” said Suranjana Ghosh, Head, Marico Innovation Foundation.

IIM Bodh Gaya’s 7th Annual Convocation (2025)

IIM Bodh Gaya is set to host its prestigious 7th Convocation Ceremony on April 5, 2025, marking a momentous occasion as 471 students from the MBA, MBA (Digital Business Management) and MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) programs prepare to receive their degrees. This year’s convocation is particularly special as it witnesses the graduation of the first batch of MBA (Digital Business Management) and MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) students, reflecting the institution’s commitment to offering specialized programs aligned with industry evolution.

 The MBA program, which continues to be a flagship course, has 310 graduates this year, including 34 students from the 2024 batch who completed their student exchange program in several foreign universities and schools abroad. The MBA (Digital Business Management) program is designed to develop professionals equipped with expertise in digital strategy, analytics, fintech, and business transformation—critical competencies in today’s rapidly digitizing global economy. The MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) programme addresses the growing demand for healthcare management professionals, focusing on hospital administration, public health policies, and healthcare innovations. This year, 91 MBA (Digital Business Management) and 70 MBA (Healthcare & Hospital Management) students will be conferred their degrees, marking a milestone in the institution’s academic offerings.

 The convocation ceremony will bring together esteemed dignitaries, faculty, and families to celebrate the achievements of the graduating students. Shri Arun Kumar Singh (Chairman & CEO, ONGC) will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Dr. Janmejaya Sinha (Chairman, Boston Consulting Group India) as a Member of the Board of Governors, IIM Bodh Gaya. The event will feature keynote addresses inspiring graduates as they step into the next phase of their professional journeys. The ceremony will also include the formal conferral of degrees and awards, recognizing the academic dedication and perseverance of the students.