25, Jan 2024
Hafele’s J34MCST Combi Microwave Steam Oven
When it comes to a healthy diet, steamed-cooked food is your best choice. Steam cooking preserves the nutrients, moisture, texture, and the natural flavours of the food, and when combined with other cooking methods, gives you meals that are both healthy and delicious and gets prepared in less time.
Combining the power of steam with convection oven, microwave, and grill, Häfele’s state-of-the-art combi microwave steam oven, the J34MCST, opens up the doors to cooking a variety of delicacies that are flavourful and healthy. This combi oven allows you to cook faster than the traditional cooking methods, uses less oil, and preserves the nutrients and moisture in the food. The various combi modes along with preprogrammed menus allow you to cook anything from vegetables, meats, poultry and seafood to rice, pasta and pastries, conveniently and quickly. With its versatility, efficiency and ability to help you create tasty, nutritious meals for your family, this built-in combi microwave steam oven is a great investment for any home, particularly those with limited kitchen space.
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25, Jan 2024
Samsung India Ties Up with Blinkit to Deliver Galaxy S24 Series in 10 Minutes in Select Cities
Bengaluru, India – January 25, 2024 – Samsung, India’s largest electronics company, today announced a tie-up with quick-commerce platform Blinkit to deliver its recently launched Galaxy S24 series in India. Customers in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai can order Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones on Blinkit and get the phone delivered in less than 10 minutes.
Customers buying the Galaxy S24 series on Blinkit can avail an instant cashback of INR 5000 if the purchase is done through HDFC Bank credit card.
The tie-up with Blinkit will help Samsung cater to the huge demand for its flagship S24 series in India. Samsung has secured record pre-bookings for Galaxy S24 series, making it the most successful S series ever. More than 250,000 customers in India pre-booked a Galaxy S24 smartphone in just three days since January 18.
The ’Made in India’ Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones come with Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist and Transcript Assist features. AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages, including Hindi. In the car, Android Auto will automatically summarize incoming messages and suggest relevant replies and actions.
Galaxy S24 comes with gesture-driven ‘Circle to Search feature’. Users can circle, highlight, scribble on, or tap anything on Galaxy S24’s screen to see helpful, high-quality search results. For certain searches, generative AI-powered overviews can provide helpful information and context pulled together from across the web.
Galaxy S24 series’ ProVisual Engine is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that transform image capturing abilities and maximize creative freedom. The Quad Tele System on Galaxy S24 Ultra now comes with a new 5x optical zoom lens that works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x.
The new Instant Slow-mo can generate additional frames based on movements to smoothly slow down action-packed moments for a more detailed look. Super HDR reveals lifelike previews before the shutter is ever pressed.
Galaxy S24 series continues Samsung’s commitment to extending the product lifecycle, offering seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates to help users reliably experience the optimized performance of their Galaxy devices for even longer.
25, Jan 2024
Godrej & Boyce enables automated calibration services for Anechoic Chamber
Bengaluru, 25th January 2024: Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business, Godrej Lawkim Motors introduced a fully automated setup for EMI/EMC (Electromagnetic Interference / Electromagnetic Compatibility) Anechoic Chamber Calibration, which reduces turnaround time by 50% compared to manual calibration. This cutting-edge technology enables recording values in a fraction of a second, setting the stage for efficiency and accuracy in calibration processes.
The implementation of automated calibration brings about a substantial elevation in measurement accuracy, especially vital in precision-focused sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and automotive. The consistent performance of the chamber, guided by automated processes, not only streamlines various functions such as research, development, and quality control but also ensures seamless alignment with stringent compliance standards, surpassing industry-specific requisites. This innovation fosters confidence in data reliability and also translates to significant cost savings by preventing errors and rework, ultimately supporting advancements in research and development activities within the electromagnetic compatibility domain.
Xercsis Marker, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Lawkim Motors, says, “Anechoic chamber calibration is about leveraging technical accuracy to increase efficiency and minimize turn-around-time and embodies our commitment to elevate industry standards. Integration of this technology improves precision and reshapes the way in which customers can accelerate their supply chains. By ensuring meticulous setups, we are delivering quality services and setting a new standard of excellence across industries.”
The business is at the forefront of innovation by incorporating digitally signed web-based certificates, implementing automated calibration selectively, and exploring new frontiers in industries like solar panels and advanced battery technologies. With expertise extending to sectors such as aerospace, solar panels, and cutting-edge battery technologies, Godrej Lawkim Motors has leveraged strategic automation to achieve an impressive 300% reduction in turnaround times, enabling rapid calibration at a rate of 100 points per minute while eliminating typing errors. With over 32,000 medical instruments calibrated for hospitals across major metro cities, Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities, the company also extends its services to overseas customers in South Asia and the Middle East through Onsite Calibration.
25, Jan 2024
Delhivery announces deployment of OS1 for Akshaya Patra
Gurgaon, 25th Jan 2024: Delhivery Ld, India’s largest integrated supply chain services provider, has announced the operationalization of its OS1 stack with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, world’s largest NGO-run school feeding programme and the implementing arm of the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan. The foundation has piloted the deployment of DispatchOne application to execute and track meal distribution from its centralized kitchens to partner schools. DispatchOne is currently operational across five cities: Bhubaneswar, Puducherry, Kuppam, Nellore, and Puri. The nationwide rollout, powering nearly 2.1 million meals a day, is expected to be completed by mid-2024.
DispatchOne is Delhivery’s flagship last-mile delivery management solution on the OS1 platform. Available in India and the US, the self-service, SaaS solution enables enterprises and SMEs to seamlessly execute planned and on-demand distribution operations. Delhivery also plans to expand the OS1 product suite with an end-to-end Transportation Management System that will be available later this year.
With DispatchOne, Akshaya Patra will be able to maintain real-time tracking and visibility of the entire delivery process from central kitchens to partner schools and optimize resource allocation by delivering to multiple locations and reducing transit times through DispatchOne’s route optimization capabilities.
“Given our scale of operations across 72 cities and 24,000 schools, achieving operational efficiency on major focus areas. With DispatchOne’s advanced capabilities, we aim to deliver meals to children more effectively and with greater transparency”, said Saanil Bhaskaran, COO at The Akshaya Patra Foundation. “This shall further strengthen the cost reduction efforts and allow us to channel our resources towards serving more schools that require our support,” he added.
Kapil Bharti, CTO and Co-founder, Delhivery said, “At Delhivery, we believe cutting-edge technology must power solutions to complex supply chain and logistics challenges. OS1 allows us to bring our logistics technology expertise to support Akshaya Patra’s crucial mission of providing food to millions of school children daily. We are humbled to partner with the Foundation, as this has enabled us to deploy our technology towards creating positive social impact.”
25, Jan 2024
IDCA awarded the prestigious BRICS-CCI Annual Recognition Awards 2024
New Delhi. 25th January 2024. The BRICs Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted the BRICS-CCI annual Awards 2024 in New Delhi. The awards presented were for excellence, innovation, responsible business practices, community service & commitment to a sustainable future.
IDCA was conferred the prestigious BRICS CCI Community Excellence Award in this glittering ceremony. The award was received by Patron, Reena Jain Malhotra, CEO, Roma Balwani, Committee Member, Jyoti Jain, Secretary, Ajay Kumar, Indian Deaf Cricket Association.
Roma Balwani, CEO, IDCA said, “It was an honour for IDCA to be given the prestigious B.A,R.A. award for Community Excellence. It underscores the importance of mainstreaming disability sport and IDCA’s endeavour is to provide a platform for talented hearing-impaired Indian cricketers, both men & women to showcase their prowess in the game of cricket. We recently concluded a successful maiden women’s T-10 tournament which was held in early January 2024 which celebrated & signalled the focus on diversity & inclusion. ”
Patron, Reena Jain Malhotra commented, “We are privileged to receive this maiden BRICs BARA award which recognised the effort and hard work of teams across India of young hearing-impaired students who have a passion for cricket. Today, I am delighted to receive this award in recognition of our hearing-impaired President, Sumit Jain & his team’s immense contribution to encourage, transform the lives of many of these specially-abled Indian cricketers and give them the opportunity to play in national & international matches and be proud of their achievements.”
Executive Director, Co-founder of BRICS-CCI and Concept Founder B.A.R.A, Dr. Sushi Singh emphasized B.A.R.A’s alignment with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One), embodying a commitment to unleash the power of the expanding BRICS bloc. Under the theme “Invest in our Planet,” the awards presented during the event recognised outstanding achievements in Academia, Business, Community, Media, and policymaking from various BRICS nations.
KJ Alphons, former Union Minister of State for Tourism and Guest of Honor, gave away the awards in the august presence of Chief Guest, Maharaja Dr. Karan Singh, former member of Rajya Sabha.
25, Jan 2024
Pre-Budget Quote Placement 2024 – Great Learning and Ceremorphic
“With technological advancements happening every minute, relying just on a college education is not enough for the Indian youth. They will have to keep updating and upskilling themselves to utilise their full potential in strengthening our economy. Removal or Reduction of GST rate from upskilling programs in the upcoming Union Budget will help solve this by democratising access to quality education, fostering innovation and employability. Formalising the tech sector and streamlining operations through regulations and policies instills confidence among stakeholders, fostering an environment conducive to growth. These changes ultimately align with the national goal of developing a more responsive education system, equipping the workforce in this knowledge-driven economy to meet the evolving demands of the job market.”
“The semiconductor industry’s tenacity and dedication to innovation, indicate bright development possibilities in the rapidly changing technological world as the 2024 budget draws near. It’s critical to prioritise joint government-organization projects to promote innovation throughout India’s semiconductor industry.
With green energy and sustainability taking centre stage in worldwide efforts to cut carbon emissions, policies like the National Green Hydrogen Mission will help move the economy towards low carbon intensity and lessen dependency on imported fossil fuels for sustainable growth. The renewable energy industry has enormous potential for cooperation with semiconductor fabrication plants by assisting in establishing ESG norms. At the grassroots level, such as in high schools and colleges across the nation, the government must also continue to support skill development initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 and Skill India Digital platform, with appropriate curricula to prepare the workforce for Industry 4.0 and beyond”,
25, Jan 2024
Radio City Hits the Airwaves with a Roaring Beat: Reports 13% YoY growth in Revenue
Mumbai, January 25, 2024: Music Broadcast Limited (MBL), India’s 1st Private FM Radio Broadcaster, has reported its unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter ended December 31 st, 2023.
Key Highlights – Q3FY24:
- Q3FY24 Top line of Rs 60.4 Crores; 11% Growth YoY
- EBITDA* at Rs. 15.3 Crores; 5% Growth YoY
- EBIDTA Margin at 25.3%
Key Highlights – 9MFY24:
- 9MFY24 Top line of Rs 165.9 Crores; 13% Growth YoY
- EBITDA* at Rs. 40.1 Crores; 25% Growth YoY
- EBIDTA Margin at 24.2%
- Maintained a strong Position with 19% Volume Market Share
*Includes other income
Commenting on the results Mr. Shailesh Gupta, Director said:
“I am pleased to share that our revenues experienced an 11% growth in the Q3FY24 with EBITDA margins at 25.3%. Our focus continues towards the digital business which has a significant growth moving forward.At Radio City, we’ve executed a range of strategies to expand our positioning in the radio industry. According to Aircheck 15 Markets, in the third quarter, we successfully retained our market share at 19%. Additionally, our comprehensive omni-channel framework allows us to maximize the extensive reach of our networks, ensuring the delivery of optimal value to our clients.
About the growth in the advertising sector, the real estate industry experienced a notable 17% year-on-year increase in spending. The pharmaceutical industry expanded by 15%, while the auto industry demonstrated an impressive growth of 26% compared to the previous year. On the finance side, the industry experienced a 9% growth. Meanwhile, on the Jewellery front, we witnessed a massive growth of 44%, and government advertising also saw a good growth of 22% YoY.
In Q3FY24, our digital business witnessed a growth of 27% Y-o-Y. We are aligning ourselves with the ever-changing
media landscape, one that is indifferent to specific platforms, with a central focus on digital for content creation, distribution, consumption, and engagement. To ensure a smooth experience across diverse platforms, we are strengthening our capabilities to stand at the forefront of the digital technology revolution. This involves delivering top-tier entertainment that resonates with the evolving preferences and needs of our audience.Radio City remains a preferred choice for both longstanding and recently acquired clients in the field of radio advertising. For Q3FY24, out of the overall client base utilizing the radio platform, 39% have selected Radio City for their advertising campaigns. Additionally, among the newly acquired clients in the radio domain, 31% have specifically chosen to feature their advertisements on Radio City.
We take pride in deriving 31% of our income from a variety of offerings, that includes, proactive proposals, digital initiatives, sponsorships, and special events.”
25, Jan 2024
Producer Amit Agarwal & National Award Filmmaker Goutam Ghose win hearts at the screening of Raahgir
Pune, 25 January 2024: Producer Amit Agarwal, under his banner Adarsh Telemedia, who has initiated and backed films like M S Dhoni – The Untold Story and produced Simran starring Kangana Ranaut is now ready with his latest production Raahgir – The Wayfarers which is Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Goutam Ghose. The film stars Adil Hussain, Tillotama Shome, Neeraj Kabi and Omkardas Manikpuri. The film screening was held at Pune International Film Festival.
Raahgir – The Wayfarers is an emotional portrayal of encounters between poverty-stricken strangers that, in order to find new economic opportunities, have to traverse the vast country of India by foot. The film tells a tale of human empathy in times of crisis and revolves around 3 characters and the relationship they make with each other through a journey in search of their livelihoods. Raahgir – The Wayfarers has been filmed in the state of Jharkhand. It was extensively shot in Ranchi and Netarhat.
Speaking to the media, Amit Agarwal, Producer of Raahgir – The Wayfarers said, “We are happy with such an overwhelming response at Pune International Film Festival. I think these festivals provide a great open space for filmmakers and film lovers. Not only did the audience enjoy ‘Raahgir’, they also asked relevant questions related to the film, which shows their engagement with the film was genuine. We are planning to take the film to various film festivals before its theatrical release in India.”
On this occasion, Goutam Ghose, Director of Raahgir – The Wayfarers said, “The movie deals with a story of India’s impoverished people who live in the forests and can hardly make ends meet. They have limited dreams and desires. Their biggest concern is trying to gather the day’s food. The film celebrates the fact that despite the daily struggle for survival, the elements of humanity are still alive in these people. The film showcases how Indian reality differs in the cities and in a poor tribal village. It’s a beautiful story of humanity that is still alive among the poorest of the poor. It is a celebration of empathy, humanity despite a struggle for survival.”
‘Raahgir: The Wayfarers’ was earlier screened at several film festivals – including Busan International Film Festival, MAMI – Mumbai Film Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival, CinemAsia Film Festival (Amsterdam), KIFF – Kolkata International Film Festival, IFFK – International Film Festival of Kerala.
25, Jan 2024
Pre-budget quote from Mr. Mazhar Syed, Director, AsmitA India Realty
Pre-Budget Quote:
2023 witnessed a significant surge in property sales across various realty segments, making it an exceptional year after the COVID-19 slump for us. And the sector enters 2024 with high expectations, looking forward to the Union Budget with renewed hope to keep the momentum high. The industry looks to the Finance Ministry with optimism, particularly in response to the plea for a hike in the tax slab to Rs. 5 lakhs per annum for interest rate deduction under section 24(b) of the Act, up from the current Rs. 2 lakhs for home buyers.
With metro city property prices reaching unprecedented levels, industry stakeholders call for a revision in the credit link subsidy scheme. Advocating for an increase in the cap from Rs. 45 lakh to Rs. 1 crore for metro city homebuyers, this move will aim to make affordable housing more accessible. Furthermore, the proposal for an expansion of the SWAMIH Fund is on the table, aiming to ensure the timely completion of stressed projects. Developers believe this will not only assist their endeavors but also strengthen homebuyer confidence.
25, Jan 2024
Opus Technologies Receives 2024 Great Place To Work Certification
Pune, India, January 25, 2024 – Opus Technologies, a pioneer in the financial technology industry, is delighted to announce that it has earned the prestigious Great Place To Work® Certification™. This distinguished accolade validates the company’s relentless efforts to cultivate an outstanding workplace, where employee well-being, engagement, and diversity and inclusion are paramount.
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work
for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To
Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
“This Certification demonstrates our profound commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment,” says Praveen TM, CEO of Opus Technologies. “We are dedicated to fostering creativity, bold innovation, and collaboration while providing an enjoyable atmosphere filled with diversity and inclusivity. Moving forward, we will continue building on this successful model for a lasting and rewarding workplace experience.”
The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Opus. Great Place To Work employs a well-structured survey approach to record honest and open feedback from the existing employees. The data is compared with the global benchmarks established for the award of the certification.
This recognition is a testament to Opus’ culture that focuses on unlocking individual potential and its forward-thinking and inclusive people practices. The organization believes in enabling employees to broaden their perspectives, think strategically, and sharpen their skills for fast career growth. This commitment manifests through a variety of training and programs and people-oriented policies. Opus proudly champions gender equality, actively eliminating barriers and nurturing a sense of belonging for all. Through dedicated programs, the organization has offered equitable opportunities to the tech talent in rural areas as well. These policies have helped Opus attract and retain top talent by setting new standards for inclusivity in the tech industry.
