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Tour de Art India’ by Pullman New Delhi Aerocity and Art Registry

New Delhi, March ‘23: Pullman New Delhi Aerocity joins hands with The Art Registry to bring forth the unsung art of the world and visits the bylanes of Jammu to celebrate the traditional art of Basohli and the local artists behind it.

The Art Registry is an eclectic and refreshing creative space to showcase stirring & significant art created by not only seasoned and prominent artists but also promising emerging artists. It is an excellent platform for the innately talented rural artists and global art lovers to connect with each other and highlight hidden gems of the precious indigenous Indian Art traditions. With this intent, the platform associates with Pullman New Delhi Aerocity and visits the birthplace of Basohli art to get in touch with rural women who are dedicatedly keeping the art alive.

Nestled in the lower Himalayas, right on the banks of the Ravi river, lies a town which was once the capital of a principality teeming with artists, musicians, palaces and a flourishing tradition of miniature paintings eponymously named after the town – Basohli. Beautifully illustrated with bright colors and geometrical patterns, Basohli Paintings are considered the first school of Pahari paintings. Originating from the town of Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, the style developed under the patronage of Raja Kripal Pal and is an unconventional and rich piece of artwork.

‘Artist Junction’, at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity is a dedicated space for artists across the globe and is a destination for creativity and brilliance. By including this art form that is steeped in culture, the brand encourages local artists to showcase their work and aims to provide a bespoke experience for the guests at the hotel. In collaboration with The Art Registry, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity brings home the beautiful Basohli Art in a dedicated art zone which is a vibrant space curated in collaboration with emerging artists who can showcase their work in a unique environment.

‘Tour De Art’ is an initiative which bespeaks tradition, culture and heritage—a chance to experience a melange of artistic influences from across the country. It’s also a much-needed boost to the art-centered endeavors being undertaken by the Pullman brand to bring a unique flair to the city.

Jeep® India launches two exciting Special Editions: Meridian Upland and Meridian X for Adventure and Sophistication

New Delhi, 12th April 2023: The new Jeep® Meridian gets enhanced style & a host of functional equipment based on customer demand. The iconic premium SUV brand is introducing two limited special editions; the Meridian X and Meridian Upland highlighting the duality of Sophistication and Adventure.

The special editions deliver Jeep® brands’ legendary 4×4 capability with new styling and equipment to further accentuate the true SUV design cues of the Jeep® Meridian. The Special Editions will sport two additional colours Silvery Moon and Galaxy Blue that offers a unique visual appeal to the range. The special edition offers unique & distinctive looks to offer customers option to select a variant based on their style and personality.

The sophisticated Jeep® Meridian X is designed to suit the urban lifestyle where customers are looking for elegance and a premium drive experience. The Meridian X offers stylish Body Colour Lowers, Grey Roof, and Alloy Wheels with Grey Pockets. Furthermore, it provides exterior additions such as side molding, and puddle lamps, and interior modifications such as ambient lighting giving the premium interiors a lounge-like makeover.

The Jeep® Meridian Upland has enhanced adventure elements suited for customers who would like to ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’. This special edition is targeted at those who want to drive through different terrains and have a thrilling experience while following their passion. It includes functional equipment such as a Roof Carrier & Side steps in addition to Splash Guards, Boot Organizer, Sunshades, Special Cabin, Cargo mats, Tire Inflator, and a specially designed unique Hood Decal.

In addition, buyers of both variants will be offered the rear entertainment package with a Wi-Fi-enabled 11.6” screen to play their favorite apps and content; at 50% of the selling price.

Commemorating the launch of the Jeep® Meridian’s special edition in India, Mr. Nipun J Mahajan, Head of Jeep® Brand India, said, “We are very excited to launch the special edition of the Jeep® Meridian highlighting the duality of the SUV in distinct styling. We’re taking the Jeep® Meridian to another level with the new Special Editions, which adds a distinctive look that will stand out on both the off-road trails and on the streets. The additional equipment makes these special editions unique, appealing to a wider customer base.”

The Jeep® Meridian leverages its globally proven engineering prowess coupled with Indian insights to deliver an authentic SUV experience with a high level of sophistication. This SUV redefined the premium SUV segment with its many best-in-class features, including the fastest acceleration and highest power-to-weight ratio. The highly capable & agile SUV can go from 0-100 km/h in just 10.8 seconds and can attain a top speed of 198 km/h.

The new special edition offers a significantly attractive proposition coupled with the Jeep® Wave Exclusive Program that is available to the entire Jeep® line-up. The premium customer care program entails 3 years of Jeep® Comprehensive Warranty, Jeep® Express Service packages starting in 90 mins, Jeep® Courtesy Edge & Segment First Customer Contact Programs – Jeep® Genius and Jeep® Adventure Concierge to help customers gain unparalleled ownership experience.

Bookings for the Jeep® Meridian’s Special Edition are now open at Jeep® Dealerships and on the Jeep® India website (jeep-india.com) with immediate deliveries. The Jeep® Meridian range starts at INR 32.95 Lakhs only

Jeep® Brand:

Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep® is the authentic SUV with capability, craftsmanship, and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep® brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. Jeep® Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep® line-up, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep® owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support.

In India, the Jeep® vehicle line-up consists of the Wrangler, Compass, Meridian, and Grand Cherokee. India is the first country for Jeep® outside of North America to make 4 models locally and for exports to other right-hand drive markets around the world Jeep® is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis.

UCLEAN plans to consolidate its position as the largest laundry chain in the country with 1500 Laundromat stores by 2025

New Delhi, 12 April 2023: UClean, the rapidly growing laundry and dry-cleaning chain in India has announced its plan to further consolidate its position as the largest chain in the country with 1500 UClean Laundromat stores by 2025. The company has achieved remarkable success since its inception and it currently has 323 franchise stores in 93 cities, with an annual gross merchandise value (GMV) of more than 100 Crores.

The company’s unique hyperlocal model ensures that customers are within a 2–3 km radius of their nearest UClean store. “We at UClean are committed to empowering micro-entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary training and support to start their own UClean store. Our goal is to make them discoverable to customers in their local communities. It’s heartening to see UClean franchises in various parts of the country, including small towns and villages like Ziro, Vidisha, Nirjuli, Kokrajhar, Dhuliajan, Bettiah, Siwan, Leh, Kargil, and Bidar. We are proud to have enabled, empowered, and equipped them for success in their neighborhoods.” Said Mr. Arunabh Sinha, Founder of UClean.

UClean is set to expand its services beyond India to the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and Southeast Asia in 2023. To achieve this goal, the company is making significant investments in technology and digitization of the brand.

UClean provides door-step laundry services, where customers can place their orders using a smartphone app, via the UClean call center number, or through the UClean WhatsApp bot. Users of UClean can also do their laundry at select stores in a DIY (Do It Yourself) format.

“We are excited about our expansion plans and our commitment to delivering high-quality laundry services that prioritize hygiene and the environment,” said Arunabh. “We are investing in technology and digitization to bring our services to customers across India, the MENA region, and SouthEast Asia.”

The laundry and dry-cleaning chain in India also seeks to expand to the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and SouthEast Asia by the end of 2023 and has a goal of having 1500 centers in India by 2025. To serve the MENA region, significant investments are being made in technology and digitization of the brand. Additionally, UClean is presently concentrating on D2C services but will shortly begin offering D2C cleaning supplies. By 2025, they hope to have a GMV of 500 Crores+

Hospitality Veteran Lakshmi Sridhar Takes the Helm as the General Manager at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam: Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort are thrilled to announce the appointment of Lakshmi Sridhar as the new General Manager, effective April 2023. Lakshmi brings an abundance of experience spanning 28 years and has been associated with Accor for over 11 years, serving as Operations Manager from June 2020 at the Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach. Her remarkable journey started with a position as secretary to General Manager, and with her unwavering dedication, and expertise, she has climbed the ladder to an outstanding leadership role as a General Manager, contributing to the success of the properties.

In her new inspiring role as General Manager, Lakshmi Sridhar will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the hotel and resort experience. Her vast knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry will certainly contribute to the growth and success of the properties. She will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic oversight, and direction to the organization in the areas of financial performance, operations, human resources, customer relationships, risk management, and marketing and sales strategies. Her position plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective processes that align with organizational goals.

Commenting on her new appointment, Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager stated, “I am honored and excited to take on this new role as General Manager. I am committed to working with the team to achieve our goals and to ensure that our customers have an exceptional experience.

She shares her experience of how the work culture enables her to maintain a work-life balance as she pursues singing and reading while excelling at her job. She further adds, “I look forward to the challenge of leading this organization and working with the team to drive growth and success. Together, we can achieve great things.”

Both the properties hold immense value, as they welcome Lakshmi Sridhar to her new role, and wish her every success in her new position.

NexGen Energia Set to Revolutionize India’s Energy Sector with Plans to Establish 100 EV Charging Stations Through Franchise Model

New Delhi, April 12, 2023: NexGen Energia, a leading green fuel energy company, is expanding its operations across India with plans to establish 100 EV charging stations nationwide through a franchise model. The company aims to redefine the energy sector with its unique business model and build business ecosystems by offering an ideal and profitable business opportunity with low risk. Interested entrepreneurs can establish EV charging stations with production buyback guarantees and receive support for branding, marketing, training vendors, technology transfer, and structured operations from NexGen Energia. The company seeks franchise partners nationwide who demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to uphold world-class standards. The new business opportunities offered include electric charging stations, CNG (CBG) green diesel production, and CBG/Green Diesel Retail Outlets across the nation.

NexGen Energia’s Founder and Chairman, Dr Piyush Dwivedi, commented on the company’s plans, stating that strategically located states with well-developed infrastructure, ample power availability, and favourable weather conditions make them the best bet to lead this industry. The company hopes to create an energy revolution and establish itself as a leading national provider of comprehensive green fuel energy solutions.

Dr Dwivedi added that the company’s innovative business model of buyback guarantees, training, and vendor support is assisting them in expanding their business nationally. With the government’s support through subsidies, income tax benefits, GST benefits, land conversion, and NOCs, NexGen Energia hopes to accelerate the adoption of green fuel with its ultramodern technologies of global standards and vast experience in waste to energy sector. The company intends to give a notable contribution to the growing demand for fuel and alternative energy resources of India.

The company continues to provide technological and policy support to meet the growing demands of its franchisee partners and the market while strengthening its marketing and branding foundation. NexGen Energia aims to continue scaling with the business through its commitment to providing a world-class, innovative, and risk-free intelligent business opportunity to maximize profitability to its partners

Versatile. Agile. Practical.effortless and Functional Traveling: the All-new Crosslight Collection

April 12 2023 Victorinox launches its innovative Crosslight collection a new generation of soft side luggage for effortless and functional traveling. Giving new life to recycled PET bottles, this is lightweight, and done right. When it comes to choosing the right bag the collection available in elegant black proposes as many carriers as there are opportunities to travel.

With the new Crosslight trolley and bag collection Victorinox introduces a soft side luggage assortment that convinces with versatility, agility and practicality. Crosslight is the answer for travelers looking for the optimal balance between weight and capacity, solutions for easy packaging and innovative material. This versatile collection is perfect for all kinds of travel, from short business trips to extended family vacations. Its agile trolleys and bags can be easily used by all members of the family.

LIVE LIGHT – PACK LIGHT – CARRY LIGHT:

All fabrics of the new Crosslight collection are made from recycled materials, giving a new life to recycled PET bottles. Worry-free traveling is guaranteed thanks to several smart innovations. Optimized technology increases overall capacity and provides a spacious packing interior. Expansion systems on most styles allow to adjustment bags according to packing needs. Enhanced packaging solutions include. maximized opening of the main compartment and the Pack Light Organizer, a foldable divider with extra storage for suitcases. Last but not least, the Swiss-engineered lightweight frame structure offers optimal carrying comfort, rounding off the features of this agile and practical new collection.

A further plus of this innovative travel gear collection is the branded, heat embossed 100% recycled polyester lining. The fabric is treated with SILVADUR™ technology to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and can be cleaned up to 40 times whilst still maintaining the treatment.

SPOILED FOR CHOICE:

The collection offers a great selection of products. Various choices of Carry-On suitcases make it easy to find the right partner for any short trip, be it for business or leisure. If more space is needed the collection offers a Medium Softside Case and a Large Softside Case. Further choices are available in the form of the City Daypack, the Boarding Bag, the Duffel, the Wheeled Duffel or the Garment Bag. Indeed, the collection proposes as many carriers as there are opportunities to travel, from discovering the world with the family, sightseeing in a favorite city with friends to spontaneously exploring the neighbourhood. Like all Victorinox Travel Gear products, the Crosslight collection offers a global 1+10 years warranty and is available in specialty shops, Victorinox stores and online.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s MIND BRAIN CENTER to Host Brain Art 2023 Competition

Hyderabad/New Delhi, 12th April 2023: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s MIND BRAIN CENTER is delighted to introduce their new initiative, the Brain Art 2023 competition. This competition’s goal is to promote brain health awareness and reduce the stigmatization associated with brain disorders. The competition encourages individuals of all ages and artistic abilities to utilize their creativity and produce artwork that visualizes brain disorders.

Entries are accepted in three categories for the competition, which include pencil drawing, painting, and digital drawing. There are no registration fees, and participants can submit any number of entries per registration. The theme for this year’s competition is “Breaking the Stigma: Visualizing Brain Disorders.”

Dr. Shyam Diwakar, Director, Amrita Mind Brain Center said, “Art is a powerful means to enhance awareness and comprehension of intricate medical issues. The Brain Art 2023 initiative aims to encourage artists to leverage their talents to help eliminate the obstacles that hinder individuals from seeking treatment for brain disorders.”

Winners in each category of the competition stand a chance to receive exciting prizes. The deadline for submissions is April 23rd, 2023, with winners being announced a few days after the competition concludes.

To participate, entrants must create original artwork and ensure it is free of offensive or insensitive material. Organizers reserve the right to make the final decisions. Submissions must be sent via the submission link in the highest resolution, preferred vector (.eps), or raster formats (.jpeg, .pdf, .png). The artwork should be 11 inches x 16.5 inches in size, with a file size under 10 MB and 300 DPI resolution.

To promote brain awareness within society, submit your entries to the Brain Art 2023 competition. For additional information about the competition, please visit the Mind Brain Center website or Facebook page. The submission link can be found at https://www.amrita.edu/events/brain-art-competition-2023/

CoinSwitch recognized as an Honoree at the 27th Annual Webby Awards – The only Indian brand to be recognized in the field for the year

India, 12 April 2023: CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto-investing platform, has been recognized as an Honoree at the 27th Annual Webby Awards, an international award recognizing the best of the Internet. CoinSwitch was honored by an esteemed jury comprising Internet industry experts in the ‘Apps, dApps, and Software – General dApps’ category, the only Indian brand to be recognized in the field for the year.

The Webby Awards are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), a global organization founded in 1998 with a stated mission of driving the creative, technical, purpose-driven, and professional progress of the Internet and evolving forms of digital media. The 27th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 14,000 entries from over 70 countries.

Celebrating the occasion, Ashish Singhal, Co-Founder, and CEO, CoinSwitch said, “At CoinSwitch, our Northstar has always been simplifying the complex world of finance, and making a platform that is intuitive, flexible, and scalable to meet all the requirements of Indian financial investors. Our newly redesigned app is a powerful yet simple platform that provides us the foundation to build a one-stop wealth-tech destination.”

CoinSwitch revealed an all-new brand app experience in December last year. The redesign was spearheaded by the company’s product design team in collaboration with Animal, an independent creative agency that conceptualize the new design philosophy.

The fresh app design celebrates different people with different dreams. It sets the tone for our ambition to be a one-stop-shop wealth-tech platform, helping India invest better and dream bigger.

KARAM GROUP unveils the new Karam Safety Fan Net at the 13th National Conference & Expo – SHECON 2023

12th April 2023, New Delhi: Karam Group, a global leading PPE and Fall Protection brand, exclusively premiered its new product – Safety Fan Net at the 13th National Conference & Expo SHECON 2023.

Making Safety paramount, the Safety Fan Net by Karam is an ideal fall protection solution. It is equipped to protect the public, property and site workers working in elevated platforms from falling objects and fall hazards. As an Indian multinational with over two decades of experience in manufacturing safety gear, Karam safety has always ensured innovation, quality and safety when manufacturing or designing PPE and this latest launch is another step to take safety to a whole new level in India.

“The Safety Fan Net will provide 360-degree fall protection for workers in industrial and construction worksites. With this new development of the Safety Fan Net, KARAM is focusing on providing simple, affordable and effective safety solutions for workers. This will not only allow them to work and feel safe at the site but also ensure that safety is a priority at these sites”, shared Mr Hemant Sapra, President Sales & Marketing at KARAM Group.

Industrial and construction working conditions are often dangerous and need special measures in place to ensure workers safety. This is where the Safety fan Net steps in. Designed to protect construction workers from falling off from unguarded edges during working at height, it is a system of heavy-duty nets that are placed underneath the work area to catch any falling objects or workers from height.

Perfect for fall prevention measures on high-rise buildings especially where space is a constraint, the Safety Fan Net also provides protection for the public from getting injured by any falling tools, debris etc that may fall down from the construction site.

Cathay Cargo brings automation and shipment visibility to postal shipments with Cathay Mail

April 12 2023 Cathay Cargo has enhanced its integrated mail platform with Cathay Mail, a refined digital solution that re-envisages the mail-shipment process, generating greater transparency for post offices and providing the track-and-trace visibility their customers expect.

With Cathay Mail, Cathay Cargo is able to provide a superior customer experience that better caters to the requirements of post offices for shipment visibility, reliability, and speed. Director Cargo Tom Owen said: “Cathay Mail highlights how we have adapted technology and digitalization to offer real benefits to our customers. By fully integrating mail-handling functions with our cargo operations and expertise, our innovative new mail solution provides a sophisticated suite of tools and facilities to support our postal partners.”

Cathay Cargo’s refreshed “mail as cargo” solution integrates mail-handling data with air cargo systems using the PAWB – the postal air waybill. This use of electronic data interchange (EDI) technology removes much of the previous shipment paperwork and gives both origin and destination post offices, and designated operators, more visibility of shipments down to mail bag (or “receptacle”) level, allowing them to offer package-level track-and-trace visibility to e-commerce shippers.

The information also enables Cathay Cargo to manage capacity against actual volumes of mail on flights, so it can make allowances for surges in ad hoc demand or make unused space available for other cargo.

There is an additional benefit for mail heading to Europe where, by making the information available in advance, mail shipments will be compliant with the European Union’s new ICS2 customs requirements, which are being introduced this year.

Thanks to the digital data available from the PAWB, it is now easier not only to reconcile shipments for billing, but also to measure performance. Cathay Cargo will be adding KPIs to its mail performance monitoring suite, which is accessible on the EzyPost platform. Indices such as on-time delivery and visibility performance will be accessible and updated from live data.

Cathay Cargo will aim to outperform the 95% industry “visibility performance” standard and will set its own stretch targets to ensure it exceeds contractual standards. The EzyPost platform will also produce monthly reports that will be available to post office customers. This accessible and more accurate data will simplify the measurement of contractual performance.

Cathay Mail also enables efficient operational recovery should an aircraft be grounded at an intermediate stop. Staff will be able to identify and segregate express mail shipments for priority uplift, and this will be visible in the system.

“This new investment in our mail-handling capability increases the attractiveness of Hong Kong as a global mail hub, giving post offices the confidence to move mail more seamlessly to, from, and through Hong Kong,” added Owen.

In the Indian market, Cathay Cargo offers the Cathay Mail solution to India Post. Cathay Cargo helps India Post to convert CARDIT messages into a PAWB to create an online booking in CX-Cargospot, which is completely automated. The partnership offers high engagement and coordination between the two organizations to deliver the best service standards, timely uplift, smooth transit transfers, and on-time delivery with high real-time transportation visibility. “During the pandemic, we collaborated with India Post to provide uninterrupted connectivity, uplifting mail bags from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Currently, we serve around 14 destinations on our network. Our commitment to delivering exceptional service has resulted in strong growth in tonnage and revenue. Through Cathay Mail, we look forward to expanding our partnership and serve more destinations in the future,” said Rajesh Menon, Regional Head of Cargo – South Asia, Middle East & Africa.
For more information about Cathay Mail, click here.

Supplementary information How the PAWB and EDI work Ordinarily, airlines have little visibility of mail shipments. Mail is prepared in sealed bags at origin postal terminals and delivered to air cargo terminals for loading. Airlines are given conveyance instructions via a CARDIT (CARrier/Documents International Transport advice) message, and in return they send a RESDIT (RESponse to Documents International Transport advice) to acknowledge receipt.

Cathay Mail uses electronic data interchange (EDI) technology to integrate this limited messaging into Cathay Cargo’s own system. Now when a post office customer issues a CARDIT, Cathay Cargo will issue a PAWB (postal air waybill). This gives post offices visibility of the bags in each CARDIT and, therefore, the location of individual packages in each bag on their own systems. Ongoing updates to the devices and apps that scan mailbags have delivered increased visibility and efficiency since the program began. Bags can now “nest” in a Unit Load Device (ULD), which simplifies the scanning process and boosts efficiency. When the ULD is scanned, it captures the check-in status of the shipment and makes handling the shipment for onward flights or delivery more straightforward.