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Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils launches new campaign

29th March: Freedom Healthy Cooking Oils launched a new campaign on Freedom Rice Bran Oil to inform the customers about the health benefits of using Rice Bran Oil. This is the continuation of the ‘Freedom Oil Knowledge Series’ on the benefits of using Rice Bran Oil. The new campaign highlights the harmful effects of high levels of cholesterol and the benefit of using Rice Bran Oil for daily cooking to control the same. In the video released as a part of the campaign, renowned Nutritionist Dr. Matheen Asrar (Ph.D. Nutritionist) recommends people to take a balanced diet, do regular exercise, and switch to a healthy cooking oil like Freedom Rice Bran Oil for everyday cooking to live a healthy life. The campaign has been rolled out across social, digital, electronic, and print platforms. It has already garnered 1 million plus views from the social media platform.

In the earlier campaign of ‘Freedom Oil Knowledge Series’ an animated video was rolled out to explain the process by which Freedom Rice Bran Oil with 10000+ ppm Oryzanol, tocopherol, and tocotrienols which are natural Antioxidants, helps to reduce Bad Cholesterol (LDL), and maintain Good Cholesterol (HDL). The new campaign shares the inputs by a renowned dietitian on steps to be taken to take care of heart health. The campaign is designed to communicate the message in a simple yet effective manner from an expert and encourage people to use Freedom Rice Bran Oil for daily cooking.

According to Mr. P. Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Freedom Rice Bran Oil, said, “We try to conduct focused campaigns as a part of ‘Freedom Oil Knowledge Series’ to inform the customers about the health benefits of edible oils. This new campaign on Freedom Rice Bran Oil, is designed to share insights on healthy living from an expert Dr. Matheen Asrar (Ph.D. Nutritionist), who recommends people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, and cook food in a healthy oil-like Rice Bran Oil. Freedom Physically Refined Rice Bran Oil contains an ideal quantity of Oryzanol ie. 10000+ ppm therefore we request people to #SwitchtoFreedom and #ChangeForTheBetter and stay healthy with #ricebranoil.”

According to experts, if people maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat right, drink at least 2 liters of water, avoid bad habits like smoking, regularly monitor and control diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and Cholesterol levels and choose healthy oil like Rice Bran Oil for everyday cooking, they are likely to stay healthy and safe.

This Navratri, Mata Vaishno Devi devotees can pay via Paytm UPI, UPI LITE at the shrine

Paytm, India’s pioneer of QR code and mobile payments, now enables devotees visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi to pay via Paytm UPI LITE and Paytm UPI. To make the pilgrims’ experience of making donations, buying prasad, and paying at shops at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi hassle-free during Navratri, the fintech pioneer has placed direction boards along with Paytm banners, stickers at shops, and UPI LITE for branding across the temple. It has also provided EDC machines to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the nearby shops.

Devotees across India can make donations at the temple from the comfort of their homes, and can make online orders of prasad for home delivery using Paytm Super App.

India’s most innovative tech company, Paytm, has also enabled lightning-fast payments that never fail with UPI LITE at the shrine, and devotees can scan QR code to pay via Paytm UPI.

IISc’s FSID invites applications for its deep science startup incubation programme

Bengaluru, March 29th, 2023 – The Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID), the incubation wing of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is inviting applications for its deep science incubation program. Applications particularly from women entrepreneurs and SC/ST/OBC/minorities are encouraged. The applications are to be emailed to stem.cell@iisc.ac.in before March 31st, 2023.

FSID’s focus on women/minority groups stems from the recognition of obstacles entrepreneurs face when heading a deep science enterprise, and the challenges faced by these groups make it even harder to build a successful startup. They require the necessary support and guidance in order to bridge this gap, and FSID will play this role.

The incubator offers access to state-of-the-art resources, invaluable mentorship, and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for innovation and change. It focuses on accelerating startup growth by helping entrepreneurs commercialize their innovations, taking products from the lab to the market.

Currently, FSID has a portfolio of over 80 startups spread across various domains such as Agri-Tech, Bio-Tech, Space-Tech, Medical devices, Life sciences, and others. For over 30 years, FSID has used an incredible repository of knowledge, world-class infrastructure, and talent to help incubate business enterprises. FSID was founded in close collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore.

Techwave joins forces with WaterAid India’s Blue Mile to combat the water crisis

29th March 2023, Hyderabad: Techwave, a global IT and engineering solutions firm, joined hands with WaterAid India, a global non-governmental organization, to support ‘The Blue Mile’ program, which aims to increase awareness of water scarcity, sensitize individuals, and encourage water conservation practices to help secure a safe and clean water supply for future generations.

To combat the water crisis, Techwave associates took part in the six-day virtual than “The Blue Mile” with great enthusiasm towards the cause, and people from all regions participated actively in the initiative. Techwave associates joined the initiative by participating in running, walking, and cycling activities, demonstrating their support for the cause, and helping to raise awareness about water scarcity.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Raj Gummadapu, CEO, Techwave, expressed, “At Techwave, we strongly believe that each individual has a responsibility towards encouraging sustainable development. Water scarcity is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. We are delighted to partner with WaterAid India and join hands with the Blue Mile community to tackle this crisis. We take pride in the active participation of our employees, and we are confident that this initiative will enhance their understanding of the significance of water and its actual struggles. Through our combined efforts, we aspire to create a positive impact on the environment and pave the way for a better future for generations to come.”

Jasudben ML and Bloomingdales Pre-Primary School Introduces New Uniforms Featuring Endangered Animals

Mumbai, 29th March 2023: Bloomingdales Pre-Primary is excited to unveil our new uniform for the upcoming academic year. We are proud to introduce colourful t-shirts for our students, featuring the image of an endangered animal on the front. Our goal is to instil in our young learners a sense of responsibility towards our planet and its inhabitants. By wearing these t-shirts we hope to create awareness among our students about the importance of being environmentally conscious and the urgent need to conserve and protect endangered species.

Our new school uniform includes t-shirts in three vibrant colours, each featuring an endangered animal that represents the three essential elements of our planet – Air, Water and Earth. The Red Panda represents Earth, the Forest Owlet signifies Air, and the Blue Whale symbolises Water. The School Mascot, AWE, is a reminder of the interconnectedness of these elements and the importance of taking care of our planet. By wearing these t-shirts our students will not only look great but also be reminded of the need to protect and conserve our environment.

Mrs Damayanti Bhattacharya, Principal of Jasudben ML School and Bloomingdales Pre- Primary, said, “The new uniforms reflect the school’s theme of the year – Happy at School. We believe that a happy school environment begins with creating a sense of belonging among our students towards the environment at large. By introducing the new uniforms, we hope to create a sense of unity and responsibility among our students while also making them environmentally conscious, which will contribute to their overall well-being as well as happiness.”

She further added, “We understand that parents want their children to feel comfortable and confident at school but also conscious of the world beyond its school gates since their early years. And the new uniforms are designed to be comfortable and practical while also being unique, relevant and meaningful. We believe that this change will be appreciated by parents and contribute to their happiness and satisfaction with the school. With this new uniform, we hope to inspire our students to become ambassadors of change and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. ” The school is excited to begin this new chapter and looks forward to seeing its students wear the new uniform with

Okinawa Autotech Introduces Vibrant Color Options to Its Praise Family

Mumbai, March 29, 2023 Post clocking the milestone of achieving 2.5 lakh unit sales in India, Okinawa Autotech today introduced a wide array of vibrant color options to its Praise family. This step is in line with the brand’s commitment to delight its customers with unparalleled electric scooter riding experience and greater personalization options. The Praise platform (PraisePro and iPraise Plus) will be available in eight new colors (Electric Green, Ocean Blue, Mauve Purple, Liquid Metal, Military Green, Mocha Brown, Seafoam Green, and Sun Orange).

The Okinawa Praise Pro has been designed with a plethora of innovative features that reflect the ultimate blend of elegance and technology. The electric scooter has superior grade ergonomics that give users a comfortable ride. It includes a battery that can be fully charged in 3-4 hours, peak speed of 56 km/hr, running cost of just 14 paise/km, all LED lights and E-ABS (Electronic Assisted Braking System) with regenerative energy. It also boasts of a central locking system with an anti-theft alarm, the Locate My Scooter function, a USB charging port for mobile devices, and walk assistance.

On the other hand, iPraise Plus is designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind. The scooter offers a range of 137km on a single charge and is integrated with the Okinawa Eco App. This is a great way to go around daily for the customers.

Both scooters display enriched designs inspired by Okinawa’s strong testament to the quality and customer delight. The additional color options will allow the riders to select a scooter that aligns with their unique style and personality, ultimately making their riding experience enjoyable and memorable.

Okinawa Autotech has played an instrumental role in fostering the growth of electric mobility in the country, with its wide range of two-wheelers. To celebrate the company’s phenomenal feat in achieving its sales landmark, the company rolled out its 250,000th unit, the popular Praise Pro model from its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Rajasthan.

Leading the EV revolution from the outset, the company began operations in 2015 and released its first model, the Ridge, in 2017. Okinawa Autotech currently has the most diverse product portfolio, 540+ 3S touchpoints, unrivaled after-sales support, and improved customer connectivity. The path to this milestone is also consistent with Okinawa’s goal of achieving sustainable mobility.