9, Apr 2024
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd unveils a stunning luxury hillside retreat in Kasauli
9th April 2024: Affirming its commitment to contributing to the hill state’s development and boosting the GDP of Himachal Pradesh, Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) announced the opening of its 8th hotel in the state, Velmore by Royal Orchid in the hill town of Kasauli. The timely opening of the new hotel, coinciding with the onset of the Indian summer, will attract families and tourists alike, looking to escape the heat of North India.
Kasauli, a town that gave birth to writers like Ruskin Bond has long attracted the creative kind from across India with its serenity and picturesque setting amidst the Himalayan pine forests. With the addition of Velmore by Royal Orchid, anyone can now write their own story and enjoy the hills in the lap of luxury.
Chander K Baljiee, Chairman & Managing Director, said, “With the opening of Velmore by Royal Orchid, we are excited to launch our 8th property in my ancestral state of Himachal Pradesh. The enchanting allure of Kasauli is unmatched, whether it’s a serene retreat or a memorable event”.
Velmore by Royal Orchid is located conveniently near the Dharampur Railway Station and is a mere 70 km from Chandigarh Airport. The hill station has many attractions near the hotel such as Mall Road, Sunset Point, and Christ Church.
“We are delighted to announce the opening of Velmore in Kasauli. With this opening we are well on our way to launch 35 new hotels this year for our company. This opening underscores our commitment to India, by ensuring that our guests experience innovative and unique hospitality experiences across the length and breath of our country”, commented, Arjun Baljee President.
Velmore by Royal Orchid is designed with families and groups in mind. The hotel has 38 mindfully designed rooms, each offering breathtaking views of the forests. The hotel offers various room categories including a large 3-bedroom cottage to accommodate families. For leisure and recreation, the property offers a slew of experiences like trekking and nature walks. In-house amenities like a swimming pool, jacuzzi and a fully- equipped gaming zone are open to guests. Royal Orchid Hotels is reimagining the wellness experience and a new spa is in the offing shortly.
“With the unveiling of our latest gem in Kasauli, we believe in continuous progress and enhancing guest experiences. With each new property, we are not just expanding our portfolio; we are adding to the efforts of making Royal Orchid Hotels the ultimate destination for every traveler”, said, Philip Logan, Chief Operating Officer
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9, Apr 2024
Sakra World Hospital Successfully Performs 100 Robotic GI Surgeries, Enhances Patient Outcomes
Bengaluru 9th April 2024: Sakra World Hospital, a pioneering healthcare facility in India funded entirely by foreign direct investment (FDI), has completed 100 robotic gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries. In the medical field, robotic-assisted surgical procedures are steadily on the rise. The increasing acceptance of robotic surgeries can be attributed to their accuracy, minimally invasive techniques, and capacity to improve surgical outcomes. With a group of skilled surgeons and cutting-edge facilities, Sakra World Hospital has become a pioneer in leveraging this technology to help patients suffering from gastrointestinal surgical issues.
Robotic-assisted surgery enables the performance of intricate procedures across a wide spectrum, including colorectal cancers, and benign and malignant conditions of the liver, biliary system, and pancreas, apart from complex hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and abdominal wall reconstruction. With a focus on less trauma and greater precision in these surgical interventions, Sakra tremendously benefits patients specializing in upper gastrointestinal surgeries, such as giant hiatal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heller’s myotomy, and even uncommon conditions like median arcuate ligament syndrome.
“We take immense pride in reaching a significant milestone in robotic GI surgeries, underscoring the skill and commitment of our proficient surgical team,” lauded Lovekesh Phasu, Chief Operating Officer, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru, adding, “At Sakra, we’re committed to setting high standards and achieving them, to benefit our patients and provide quality healthcare for all.”
The application of robot-assisted technologies has greatly improved surgical capabilities in GI surgeries. These systems are operated directly by surgeons, in contrast to autonomous systems, which enable careful dissection around target organs. Although laparoscopic surgery provides benefits such as accurate dissection under high-resolution imaging and minimally invasive procedures, it has limitations due to the limited dexterity of the instruments. These limitations are overcome by the existing robotic system’s articulated instruments, vibration filtering, and motion scaling functions. These capabilities allow surgeons to perform more versatile surgeries than they could with standard laparoscopic equipment.
Moreover, the robotic system’s instruments with wrist-like movements and dexterity assures delicate tissue handling and precision surgery with minimal bleeding. This capability, coupled with three-dimensional magnified, enhanced imaging, provides a platform wherein complex procedures in critical places and organs can be safely performed. Through these innovations, robotics surgery in the gastrointestinal realm continues to push boundaries, enhancing surgical precision and expanding treatment options for patients.
Robotic GI surgery has emerged as a reassuring alternative to traditional methods, dispelling common fears. The robotic system not only provides surgeons with better visualization and precision, but the patient also benefits from smaller incisions, less blood loss, quicker recovery, and reduced post-operative pain.
“The completion of 100 robotic GI surgeries at Sakra World Hospital not only marks a numerical achievement but also serves as evidence of the hospital’s steadfast dedication to delivering top-notch care to its patients,” remarked Dr Sadiq Saleem Sikora, Director of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Transplantation at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru.
9, Apr 2024
Cloudflare Enters Observability Market – Accelerated by Acquisition
India, 9th April 2024 – Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced an entrance into the observability market with the acquisition of Baselime, the cloud-native observability platform. By integrating Baselime’s technology with Cloudflare’s developer platform, Cloudflare will be uniquely positioned to bring deep knowledge of serverless platforms and developer experience together to solve the challenges of observability for serverless apps.
Today, entire applications are built on serverless architectures, from computing to databases, storage, queues, and more. Still, observability is often regarded as one of the weaknesses of serverless architectures — trading off visibility into the application’s behavior for a scalable infrastructure that doesn’t need to be managed. Building and debugging production applications requires the ability to understand trends and patterns, identify performance bottlenecks, and isolate errors to ensure ongoing reliability, scalability, and security. Having access to this level of visibility, preferably all within one platform, is a critical factor developers consider when choosing a platform on which to build.
“Two million developers building on Cloudflare trust us to help scale their apps globally, but can still struggle to understand the behavior of their cloud applications,” said Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO, of Cloudflare. “We believe that to be the leading developer platform, having the best observability tools built in is going to be table-stakes. Baseline has raised the standard for serverless observability and we can further unlock those insights for every developer building on our platform.”
With this acquisition, Cloudflare enters into the observability market to further enable developers to deploy services in production — allowing teams to identify when a release has gone wrong and needs to be rolled back, investigate bugs and regressions, optimize performance, and more. Developers will also benefit from the ability to optimize the cost of their serverless applications, by understanding the rate of requests made and analyzing sources of latency.
With this acquisition, Baseline will be integrated into Cloudflare’s developer platform, helping developers push the boundaries of modern observability to:
● Analyze their observability data across thousands of possible fields and values, to surface all errors, requests, or performance issues for specific users or across their entire applications.
● Enable and adopt OpenTelemetry-based tools and standards to facilitate integration with a diverse set of application frameworks and cloud providers. These tools and standards enable developers to easily and consistently instrument their applications for rich observability data, making it easier to quickly troubleshoot issues, whether they impact a single user, a subset of users or the entire application.
● Extract insights from their observability data thanks to a suite of developer experience improvements, including real-time error tracking based on logs and traces, actionable alerts, trace diagrams and timelines, an approachable query engine, and an AI debugging assistant.“Cloudflare is building the next frontier of cloud computing with their connectivity cloud. Our core mission has always been to simplify and innovate observability for the future of the cloud, and Cloudflare’s ecosystem offers the ideal ground to further this cause,” said Boris Tane, founder and CEO, Baselime. “With Cloudflare, we’re positioned to deeply integrate into a platform that two million developers trust, enabling them to build, ship, and troubleshoot applications fast. I am incredibly excited about the potential of what we can build together and the impact it will have on developers around the world.”
To learn more, please check out the resources below:
● Blog: Cloudflare acquires Baseline to expand serverless application observability capabilities
● Two million developers are now building on Cloudflare’s developer platform
● cloudflare.com/developer-platform/
9, Apr 2024
Coca-Cola India & Anju Bobby Sports Foundation Empower Women Athletes
Bengaluru, 9th April 2024: In line with its commitment to sports, Coca-Cola India through its Foundation, is supporting the country’s athletes with essential amenities and training equipment as part of its three-year partnership with the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation. Spearheaded by Olympic champion Anju Bobby George, the Foundation has been nurturing the next generation of women athletes including the very known long jumper- Shaili Singh. This partnership aligns with Coca-Cola India’s #SheTheDifference campaign, an initiative to celebrate, uplift, and support women throughout the value chain. As part of this partnership, Coca-Cola India is committed to empowering women athletes to bring about positive change in the sports and gender equality landscape.
Coca-Cola India, through its Foundation, has made significant strides in bolstering the representation of Indian women athletes in the Olympics. The company has transformed four shipping containers into a physiotherapy room, storage facility, pantry, and restroom. The company also facilitated top-tier gym equipment and supported the establishment of a spacious practice ground equipped with rainwater collection tanks for sustainable water usage. In addition to infrastructure development, Coca-Cola has helped with the academy’s lease rent for three years, ensuring a stable operational foundation.
In a nation where many female athletes emerge from small towns and villages, facing limited access to training facilities, coaching, and financial support, this collaboration aims to level the playing field. A PWC report highlights the remarkable shift in the gender balance at the Tokyo Olympics, with 44% of Indian participants being women.
Commenting on the partnership, Rajesh Ayapilla, Director-CSR and Sustainability for Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia (INSWA), said, “At Coca-Cola India, we believe in the power of sports to inspire, empower, and unite communities. Our longstanding partnership with the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation reflects our commitment to fostering the next generation of Indian women athletes. With sports being an integral part of both organizations’ DNA, through such initiatives, we are dedicated to creating a supportive environment where athletes can thrive. We are proud to sponsor talented individuals like Shaili Singh, reaffirming our commitment to empowering women in sports and contributing to their success on the global stage”.
“I feel honored to be associated with such a brand like Coca-Cola India. They were the first ones to support our cause and their contribution has been instrumental in creating a world-class training facility in India at the Anju Bobby High Performance Center, Bangalore. Today, we have some top-quality track and field equipment, and some of the quality gym equipment, and our athletes here are focused on making the most of these facilities to help India win its Olympic medal. Personally, as well, I feel if I could win India’s first world championship medal, it’s my duty to share my knowledge and experience with these young women, thereby contributing to India’s success”, said Anju Bobby George, Founder, of Anju Bobby Sports Foundation.
The social impact of this initiative extends beyond individual achievements in the field. By empowering women athletes, the Foundation along with Coca-Cola India is nurturing future leaders who will contribute back to the sports community as coaches, trainers, therapists, and administrators.
9, Apr 2024
Lorrinda Gray-Davis to Speak at TRIO’s Remember & Rejoice Event
Oklahoma City, OK, April 09, 2024 — Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) is thrilled to announce that Lorrinda Gray-Davis, a distinguished advocate for organ donation and transplantation, will be a guest speaker at the upcoming “Remember & Rejoice” ecumenical service. This event, dedicated to honoring organ, eye, and tissue donor families and celebrating transplant recipients, will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue in New York City.
Lorrinda Gray-Davis is widely recognized for her unwavering commitment to promoting awareness about organ donation and advocating for policies that support transplant recipients and their families. As a transplant recipient herself, Gray-Davis brings a deeply personal perspective to her advocacy work, inspiring others with her resilience, courage, and passion for making a difference in the lives of those affected by organ failure.
“Remember & Rejoice” stands as the single largest gathering of donor families and transplant recipients in the country, providing a sacred space for reflection, remembrance, and rejoicing. Through heartfelt testimonials, musical performances, and moments of unity, attendees will pay tribute to the selfless donors and their families who have forever changed the lives of others through the gift of life.
As a guest speaker, Lorrinda Gray-Davis will share her personal journey of hope, resilience, and gratitude, highlighting the profound impact of organ donation on individuals, families, and communities. Her presence underscores the importance of raising awareness about the critical need for organ donors and supporting initiatives that promote transplantation as a life-saving treatment option.
“Remember & Rejoice” is open to all members of the community who wish to honor the legacy of organ donors, celebrate the resilience of transplant recipients, and support the cause of transplantation. Together, we can unite in solidarity to inspire others to register as organ donors and help save lives.
9, Apr 2024
Veel Launches Streamlining the Process for Brands & Creators
San Francisco, CA, April 09, 2024 — A Vision Born from Experience and Passion
Dileep Dhakal has 14 years plus of experience in product, design, and engineering, working with everything from small startups to big companies like Walmart and Apple. Since moving to San Francisco in 2013, his passion for technology and creative problem solving inspired him to focus on storytelling and creating content that highlights brand values. Dhakal has envisioned creating a platform that not only connects brands with creators but also encapsulates the essence of authentic storytelling. Veel is the embodiment of that vision, offering a bridge between brands and niche creators across the United States, with plans to expand its reach globally in the coming months.
“Hardworking, passionate problem solver and tech enthusiast.”
This statement defines the core of Dileep Dhakal’s approach to innovation and leadership. His journey from the serene landscapes of Nepal to the dynamic tech scene of San Francisco embodies his relentless pursuit of creating meaningful connections through technology.
A Word from the Founder
“Growing up in Nepal and moving to the tech hub of Silicon Valley has given me a unique perspective on the power of technology, storytelling and diversity,” says Dileep Dhakal, Founder of Veel. “Veel is more than just a platform; it’s a gateway for brands to engage with content creators and their audiences on a profound level. We’re thrilled to launch Veel in the U.S. and look forward to expanding globally, bringing our vision of authentic, impactful UGC to the world.”
Data & Insights
The US UGC video market is expected to reach $21.5 billion by 2028 (Source: Grand View Research, Market size specific to the US)
72% of US marketers plan to increase their influencer marketing budgets in 2024 (Source: Influencer Marketing Hub, Data specific to US Market).
9, Apr 2024
Introducing Crane Wellness
Santa Ana, CA, April 09, 2024 –Fine USA Trading, a pioneer in the beauty and wellness industry, is proud to unveil its latest venture, Crane Wellness. Rooted in a family legacy of excellence dating back to 1974, Crane Wellness represents a fusion of cutting-edge science, premium ingredients, and Japanese ancient wisdom and traditions.
Crafted at our state-of-the-art facilities in Osaka, Japan, Crane Wellness embodies a commitment to holistic well-being, harnessing the power of nature and technology to redefine beauty and wellness standards. Our meticulously curated range of products is designed to nourish both body and soul, empowering individuals to embrace their full potential and thrive better, longer.
“We are thrilled to introduce Crane Wellness to the world,” said Hiroo Kato, CEO at Fine USA Trading. “With our decades-long expertise and dedication to quality, we aim to inspire a new era of self-care, where beauty radiates from within and longevity and wellness is a way of life. By sharing our ancient Japanese secrets with the world, we hope to encourage holistic habits for longevity and thriving to 100.”
At Crane Wellness, they believe in the transformative power of nature’s finest ingredients, combined with the latest advancements in scientific research. Each product is thoughtfully formulated to deliver tangible results, whether it’s promoting radiant and youthful skin, supporting overall vitality, or enhancing daily life.
By using traditional, time tested ingredients to create uniquely formulated non-gmo, gluten free products. The Nattokinase Blend for blood and heart health, Tone & Glow which is a Coix Seed Extract Powder for beauty-from-within, Pure Oceanic Root Iodine – a kelp fronds extract sourced from regenerative ocean farms off the northern coast of Japan, to name a few. Crane Wellness shows their dedication to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and recyclable packaging, making it a responsible choice for a thriving individual and a thriving planet.
As they embark on this exciting journey, Crane Wellness invites you to join them in embracing a lifestyle that celebrates beauty, wellness, and the harmony between mind, body, and spirit.
9, Apr 2024
PocketRN Brings No Cost Virtual Nurse for Life
Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 — PocketRN, a leading provider of virtual nursing care, today announced its acceptance as a participant in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center. The CMS GUIDE Model is a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia and alleviate the burden on their caregivers.
As a GUIDE participant, PocketRN’s innovative “Virtual Nurse for Life” approach will allow dementia patients and caregivers to be specialty-matched to nurses, who become trusted companions that establish a profound and lifelong relationship with patients and families. PocketRN nurses also encourage openness to better understand individualized challenges, and serve as continuous sources of education, coaching, monitoring, emotional support, and a 24/7 lifeline. Under the GUIDE Model, PocketRN will be available at no cost to eligible members, with $0 copays.
The anticipated outcomes of the GUIDE Model include increased caregiver empowerment and a reduction in Medicare and Medicaid expenditures–primarily achieved by preventing or delaying long-term nursing home stays. Additionally, the program aims to bring about a secondary reduction in hospital, emergency department, and post-acute care utilization. These outcomes closely align with the work that PocketRN is already doing and its mission to close the gap between home and healthcare.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring our revolutionary nurse-led care model to the millions of dementia patients and families who need it most,” said CEO Jenna Morgenstern-Gaines. “With PocketRN, patients and families get unwavering support from a ‘virtual nurse for life’ as they navigate the complexities of managing dementia at NO cost to them. Nurses are hands-down the best clinicians to be the ‘glue’ to dementia patients and families throughout their journey–they’ve been doing so forever, and it’s high-time their work is valued by our system.”
PocketRN’s Head of Innovation, Samuel Thomas, also expressed, “Ultimately, this is a way to provide more equitable, accessible care to a vast population of dementia patients and families that we’re already serving and haven’t been able to serve yet because of existing reimbursement frameworks. It’s an incredible opportunity to bring about positive change and enhance the lives of those who truly need more support, in the most cost-effective and highest-quality way.”
PocketRN will utilize its national network of expert nurses to dramatically expand access for dementia patients and families who otherwise may go without care. Its participation in the GUIDE Model will span eight years, with a one-year pre-implementation period for program development, community engagement, and infrastructure scaling before rolling out with a cohort of initial partners.
9, Apr 2024
Alan L. Bates’s New Book You Were Not Invited, So Why Did You Come
Norwalk, CA, April 09, 2024 — Alan L. Bates, who was born and raised in Washington State, has completed his new book, “You Were Not Invited, So Why Did You Come?”: a suspenseful tale that explores complex family dynamics.
Author Alan L. Bates grew up on a farm, loves animals, makes leaded stained glass, loves the outdoors and wilderness, and ended up in the big metropolis of Los Angeles.
Bates writes, “Brian is a little slow on following Stew and lets out a crazy scream and tries to tackle Jeff. ‘Okay,’ says Jeff and delivers a right cross that sends Brian to the deck. “One more for the road,” he says and grabs Brian by the shirt and short jabs him in the chops, then he cuffs him in the back of the head. ‘You like that?’”
Published by Page Publishing, Alan L. Bates’s intriguing tale allows readers to glimpse the innerworkings of this family.
Readers who wish to experience this captivating work can purchase “You Were Not Invited, So Why Did You Come?” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
9, Apr 2024
Author RM Suhuncheck’s New Book Till the Bitter End
New York, NY, April 09, 2024 –RM Suhuncheck completed his new book, “Till the Bitter End”: an eye-opening work that shares the twists and turns of the author’s career. Working for twelve principals, in spans that ranged from two months to seven and a half years, enabled him to develop his own set of strategies, learn what ideas worked, and accumulate enough stories that made him angry, made him laugh, and motivated him to write his story.
Author RM Suhuncheck writes, “My top priority was to be actively involved in learning about the daily operation of the building and, very importantly, to learn about the teachers. Every day, I attempted, and quite often succeeded, in visiting every classroom two or three times a day. These informal observations, where I would observe a lesson for fifteen to twenty minutes, exposed me to various teaching strategies and techniques. I was learning a lot.”
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, RM Suhuncheck’s candid work offers insight into the experience of being an assistant principal for a long period of time.
Readers who wish to experience this reflective work can purchase “Till the Bitter End” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
