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Universal Robots showcased Versatile collaborative Robots (cobots) With Plug-and-Play components at India Industrial Automation Robotics and Electronics Expo (IIAREE) 2023

India, February 21, 2023: Universal Robots (UR), the global leader in collaborative robots (cobots), demonstrated how cobots of various payloads can safely and efficiently support the automation of sought-after tasks in manufacturing and industrial settings, when integrated with end-effectors from the UR+ ecosystem, in the recent India Industrial Automation Robotics and Electronics Expo (IIAREE), held at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 16 to 18 February 2023.

Visitors to the booth experienced first-hand the ease of control and deployment of UR cobots in industrial applications such as machine tending and pick and place, and the power and force limiting characteristics of UR cobots, which enable humans and cobots to work in close proximity safely.

Fast-to-Deploy Cobot Solutions on Display

UR created UR+, an ecosystem of partners with application kits and plug-and-play components compatible with UR cobots, to provide users with ready access to a collection of certified peripherals for fast deployment. Today UR+ is the industry’s largest ecosystem, with over 300+ UR partners and over 400+ certified UR+ components. Users can easily seek out the right tool for their UR cobots to meet their unique and evolving business needs.

At the booth, UR showcased proven automation solutions, integrating UR cobots of various payloads with plug-and-play end-effectors from UR+ ecosystem partners. These include:

• UR3e: The UR3e cobot carries a payload of up to 3 kg, with a small footprint of only 128 mm. At the expo, UR3e was mounted with a 2-finger gripper from SMC, providing a plug-and-play configuration for immediate use.

• UR5e: With a payload of 5 kg, the UR5e cobot is a lightweight robot arm that tackles medium-duty applications with ultimate flexibility. At the event, the cobot was fitted with OnRobot’s 3-finger gripper, an ideal component for gripping a wide range of cylindrical objects in machine tending applications such as CNC lathe machines. It has a strong and stable grip, and is designed to automatically centre the workpieces for precise placement, enabling fast deployment.

• UR10e: Carrying a payload of up to 12.5 kg, UR10e is a versatile cobot with 1300mm reach. At the expo, the cobot was fitted with a pneumatic, a universal pneumatic gripper interface that can plug and play two pneumatic grippers from any brand. UR showcased how the cobot can effectively accomplish the job of machine tending tasks.

• UR16e: The UR16e cobot handles an exceptional payload of 16 kg. At IIAREE, the cobot was fitted with the PHD Flexion gripper, a new technology inspired by the motion of a human hand. The gripper consists of finger modules with multiple joints and can be assembled in radial or parallel hub arrays with one to five fingers in each position. Built for industrial strength for heavy or awkward lifting, yet with human hand adaptability for more delicate and sensitive product handling, the UR cobot and Ph.D. The flexion gripper combination can conform and adapt to various workpieces, offering a high level of versatility and application potential.

“Manufacturing sector is emerging as one of India’s high-growth sectors and the shift towards automation is expected to increase efficiency and boost production in the manufacturing industry. At IIAREE 2023, we are honored to showcase the many advantages cobots can bring to the factory floor, and to present a variety of proven automation solutions for better efficiency and a safer workplace,” Mr. Sougandh K.M, Country Manager of India, Universal Robots commented.

Ladakh runners bags the winner positions in 10 km marathon at Ankita Konwar, Founded Invincible Women’s Run in Mumbai

Mumbai…21 February 2023… Ladakh runners secured three winning positions at the 1st edition of Invincible Women’s Run in Mumbai. Milind Soman flagged off the event in Mumbai on 18th and 19th February 2023 at Inorbit Mall, Malad, Mumbai. Ankita Konwar, Founder of Invincible Women’s Run has conceived this initiative to give an opportunity to each and every woman to prioritize her health and to urge them to take a step towards a healthier, happier, and fitter life. The initiative is managed by Smiling Tiger Experiences LLP, which aims to promote awareness of healthy lifestyles for women.

The 1st winner of the 10km marathon, Tashi Ladol completed it in 40 minutes 27 seconds, Stanzin Chandol and Stanzin Dolkar took 40 minutes 57 seconds and 41 minutes 13 seconds respectively to reach the finish line.

Invincible Women’s Run is first of its kind Women’s only marathon in the world which offers both formats of running distances i.e. long distances – Limitless 100 km, Super 75 km, Fabulous 50 km, and short distances – 10 km, Lifelong Fight Lazy 5 km and 3 km. 100 km relay has also been introduced with four women per team each running 25 km.

Face of the Invincible Women’s Run, Milind Soman said, “I have been associated with many marathons but being the face of Invincible Women’s Run is definitely special not only because it’s founded by Ankita, my wife but also because it truly represents the resilience of the women in our society. The innovative format of Invincible Women’s Run has motivated ordinary women to test their endurance and take up distances such as 50, 75, and 100 km pushing their physical and mental capabilities. It was heartening to see them burn the road and do incredible things when it comes to fitness. Flagging off Ankita for the 100 km relay as she ran to encourage other women participants will be memorable.”

Milind further added, “So many people in our society today have forgotten the immense physical and mental capability that the women are blessed with as human beings and often find the idea of running Lifelong Fight Lazy 5k or walking 10km tough. The fact that these women, even at the age of 40 or 50, with no previous experience of any exercise or sport, can even imagine themselves running 50km or 100km, is just so inspiring!”

Ankita Konwar, Founder of Invincible Women and Director of Smiling Tiger Experiences LLP said, “The idea of Invincible Women’s Run has finally turned into a reality. I am overwhelmed with the tremendous response to the 1st edition which has proven that women thrive when it comes to endurance. It was amazing to see the determination and courage of the women to run long distances effortlessly. Hence everyone who’s participating in this event, is an invincible woman. Invincible Women want to celebrate and encourage each woman who has this fight in themselves.

I am grateful to the support we have received from the participants and our partners.”

Over 25 visually impaired girls and 20 baby-wearing mothers along with grandmothers and cancer Sheroes participated in the run enthusiastically. There was an overwhelming response from corporates as well. Each of the participants received a free health check-up tag from HCG, the medical partner of Invincible Women’s Run. There were Special counters – No Guilt! Period stall for promoting awareness about menstrual hygiene and Chase your blues away stall for promoting mental health awareness.

Mr. George Alex, Regional Business Head- Maharashtra, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited said, “We are happy to be associated with this initiative which provides an opportunity to support the women who want to push their mental and physical barriers and do incredible things in the fitness segment. We believe that women are born with the tenacity to overcome obstacles and achieve extraordinary things. It was incredible to witness such endurance and enthusiasm from women of all ages.”

Invincible Women has received a huge responses from the sponsors like Lifelong, Vedika, Inorbit Mall Malad, Red FM, The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Maitrayana, Decathlon, Anmol Baby Carriers & Accessories, Afterlife, inc5 Shoes, Indinoir, Hunk Golden, Framcrafters Photography, WhatNext, have extended their wholehearted support for this special Run designed to involve women from all the background of the society.

About Invincible Women Run:

Invincible Women, conceptualized by Ankita Konwar and Smiling Tiger Experiences LLP to promote awareness of healthy lifestyle for women. The event is scheduled on 18th and 19th February 2023 in InorbitMall, Malad, Mumbai & the face of the event is Milind Soman. Designed to encourage and inspire all women to address the issues that might be visible or invisible barriers to prioritizing their health. Invincible Women’s Run provides a unique, safe, and empowering platform for women to thrive in their fitness journey.

Invincible Women have 6 run categories as mentioned below:

Limitless 100k | Super 75k | Fabulous 50k | 10k | Lifelong Fight Lazy 5k | 3k

All participants have received:

Running Bib Number | T-shirt | Finisher Medal | E- certificate for all the participants | Timing certificate for the participant who has opted for the chip | Refreshment post run on the main day

And above all, an amazing life changing opportunity!

Invincible Women Special Initiatives during the event:

1. Breast Feeding Zone for baby wearing mothers.

2.Training in different exercises that can be done at home.

3. No Guilt! PERIOD. counselling and information on menstrual hygiene.

4.Train to run in a saree.

6. Be a guide to a Visually Impaired runner.

7. Green no plastic Water Stations.

8. Recycled Goodie Bags.

Crayons Advertising files DRHP with NSE Emerge

New Delhi/Mumbai, February 21, 2023: Crayons Advertising Limited, India’s leading integrated and innovative advertising agency, today announced the filing of its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DR P) with NSE Emerge for its initial public offering. The company plans to offer 64.30 lakh Equity Shares of face value Rs 10/- each through the book-building process. Corporate Capital Ventures is the book-running lead manager to the issue. While Skyline Financial Services Is Registrar of the issue.

Promoted by Kunal Lalani, Crayons Advertising is a three-and-a-half-decade-young, award-winning, and integrated firm that provides a high-end ecosystem comprising an end-to-end ad tech communication solutions platform for advertising media services. Its services span brand strategy, creative solutions, events & activations, digital media, and traditional media planning and buying. The proceeds from the initial public offering will be used in building infrastructure and cutting-edge technology for expansion (Rs. 15.28 crore) and funding working
capital requirements (Rs. 14.50 crore).

The Indian advertising market was valued at nearly Rs. 67,000 crores in 2020 by Expert Market Research. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% during the forecast period of 2022-27 to reach Rs. 1,25,300 crore by 2026. The Indian advertising market will remain the fastest growing in the world over the next two years, as per a new report by Dentsu International. With a growth rate of 16 percent in 2022 and ad spending that will increase by 15.2 percent in 2023 and 15.7 percent in 2024.

Recently, the company announced that it won marquee mandates, including TATA SONS, National Skill Development Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation, TATA Croma, and Bank of Baroda. The mandate of the National Skill Development Corporation is to transform the brand notion and strengthen the connection with youth. The agency’s experience in handling government businesses played a vital role in the final selection for taking over its social media mandate.

Within the TATA Group Companies, Crayons recently bagged the social media mandate for TATA SONS. In the last couple of years, the agency has handled and executed multiple prestigious campaigns for the TATA Group. Crayons also worked on the Tata Mumbai Marathon campaign, which serves as a case study in awareness and engagement. Furthermore, in the past year, Crayons Advertising was appointed by TATA to launch the historic Air India transition campaigning of Change’ and handle TATA Croma’s creative mandate.

Vanity Wagon Announces “Mix It Up Online”, A Three-day Virtual Event

New Delhi, February 2023: Vanity Wagon – India’s largest clean beauty marketplace, the one-stop e-Commerce platform is launching its three-day virtual event Mix It Up Online from 23rd February to 25th February 2023. This one-of-a-kind event will feature Masterclasses from Experts, Brand Launches, Cross Talks, Live Commerce Sessions, Influencer Collabs, Giveaways, and much more.

The event will delve into the experts’ perspectives on self-care and concerns that everyone faces on a daily basis, as well as their solutions that will have a significant impact on one’s life. In addition to addressing and digging deeper into skin issues, Vanity Wagon will offer advice on self-grooming and reflect on the importance of health and wellness through these masterclasses and cross-talks.

Prateek Ruhail, Co-Founder and CEO of Vanity Wagon said, “This is the first virtual flagship event that Vanity Wagon is hosting. Customers will get to attend discussions between industry professionals, regarding the most popular health and beauty trends. The event will feature exclusive content as well as specialized industry and topic-specific inputs by experts, and is designed to cater to all audiences.”

Naina Ruhail, Founder and Co-CEO of Vanity Wagon said, “We want to connect with as many consumers as we can, and through this event, we will get a platform to spread our message about clean beauty solutions. We’ll be able to provide consumers with a fun shopping experience through Mix It Up.”

This three-day event will witness exclusive brand collaborations and launches on Vanity Wagon’s website along with Q&A sessions to make this event more interactive. They are also collaborating with NGOs like Smile Foundation and The Disposal Company to raise funds for their causes. The event will conclude with Musical Performances and exclusive Discounts & Offers. So, make sure to tune in and Mix It Up with Vanity Wagon.

South Kolkata Nrityangan Presents ‘Nrityasamaroh’, A Classical Dance Festival

Kolkata, 20th February 2023: South Kolkata Nrityangan, one of the renowned classical dance institutions in Kolkata recently organized their maiden edition of the Classical Dance Festival titled ‘Nrityasamaroh’ at the Indian Council For Cultural Relations – Kolkata. The glorious evening commenced with an opening Group Dance by the students of South Kolkata Nrityangan. The audience also witnessed engrossing performances by legendary artists from various parts of India. Guru Gopika Verma from Kerala who is a Sangeet Natak Academy awardee and an exponent of ‘Mohiniyattam’, Guru Gajendra Panda from Odisha and an exemplary Odissi performer, Guru Sandeep Mallik from Delhi Kathak Kendra, an outstanding ‘Kathak’ artist and from Kolkata Smt. Bimbavati Devi, a noted ‘Manipuri’ exponent and Sri Rajdeep Banerjee, an eminent Bharatanatyam presented on stage their extraordinary moves.

The concept of ‘Nrityasamaroh’ is originally conceived by Smt. Jhinook Mukherjee Sinha is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam performer and also the founder of one of the oldest dance schools in Kolkata, South Kolkata Nrityangan. She is the disciple of Dr. Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty and have impressed people across the globe through her versatile performances on several occasions. She is an impanelled artist under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) as well as Doordarshan Kolkata. On January 2023 at the G20 Summit which was held in Kolkata, Smt Jhinook Mukherjee Sinha headed choreography of the cultural program which was a part of this Summit.

“The initiative ‘Nrityasamaroh’ is specially curated to provide an esteemed platform to the budding artists inhabiting the remote areas of Kolkata as well as West Bengal. The show shed light on the blooming talents whose skills and creativity remained obscure due to certain socio-economic issues and the unfair challenges imposed on them against their will. The prime purpose of this cultural evening is to eradicate these boundaries. By rendering valuable support, our pledge is to assist the young, underprivileged artists to overcome all the limitations and disparities surrounding them so that they can achieve the deserved prestige, and recognition and flourish further”, said Smt. Jhinook Mukherjee Sinha, Director, ‘Nrityasamaroh’.

It will not be an exaggeration to say that this evening surely captivated the audience, leaving them with some exuberant performance, skillful and enchanting.

IRCTC’s Commitment to Quality and Excellence Highlighted by Inclusion of Nova Dahi, Praised by American Sociologist Salvatore Babones

20th Feb, 2023, New Delhi: Salvatore Babones, a well-known sociologist from the United States, recently praised the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Nova Dairy for their premium Nova Dahi, which was a component of his meal on the Rajdhani Express. Mr. Babones, who is renowned for his work and viewpoints on the global economy, particularly those of former US president Donald Trump, recently traveled on the Rajdhani Express and praised the top-notch food and welcoming environment provided by the IRCTC.

In a Tweet posted on his official handle, Mr. Babones shared a picture of his food and the catering in-charge, Mr. Narendra Kumar. He noted in the tweet that the food’s flavor was “first-class,”, especially in light of the fact that he was traveling in second-class. He praised the quality of the food and the excellent service provided by the IRCTC. He was especially appreciative of the IRCTC’s commitment to excellent food quality and their inclusion of Nova Dahi, which he thought was of exceptional quality.

Nova Dairy takes great pride in producing premium-quality dairy products that are enjoyed by millions of people around the world. They retweeted Mr. Babones, glad he was relishing his Nova Dahi.

Nova Dairy is committed to maintaining its high standards of quality and consistency and looks forward to continuing to provide customers with the best possible dairy products.

Tenable Launches Cyber Insurance Report to Increase Insurability and Lower Premiums for Customers

Mumbai, February 20, 2023 — Tenable®, the Exposure Management company, today announced it has added a Cyber Insurance Report within its Tenable Vulnerability Management solution, which summarizes exposure information relevant to cyber insurance providers in an effort to streamline the policy underwriting process for both insurers and customers. The Tenable Cyber Insurance Report will enable insurers, for the first time, to measure preventive security programs by sharing vulnerability data that resides within the firewall.

Tenable has also partnered with Measured Analytics and Insurance on a referral program that provides qualifying Tenable customers with savings on cyber insurance policies. The relationship represents a new data-driven model for the cyber insurance business, with tangible savings offered to customers.

In a hard market, with premiums rising, even obtaining a cyber insurance policy is no longer guaranteed. It can also be a lengthy process for organizations seeking coverage, with labor-intensive and inefficient applications often based on lengthy, manual surveys of external risk data, which are little more than an estimate of an organization’s true cyber risk profile.

Even for companies with strong cybersecurity practices, risk-averse underwriters may scrutinize the available information and delay what should be a quick process. With Tenable’s Cyber Insurance Report, customers can share data that shows the insurance companies in black and white detail that they maintain good security hygiene along important dimensions.

“Measured was founded on the principle that not just any data can be used to underwrite cyber insurance,” said Jack Vines, co-founder, and CEO, of Measured Insurance. “By enhancing our AI-driven underwriting models with ‘inside-out’ data from Tenable and other partners, we’re able to build a holistic understanding of a client’s risk profile, which often results in savings on cyber insurance. Our integrated partner approach provides distinctive insight on risk, making all participants more secure and cyber resilient.”

Measured Analytics and Insurance offers advantaged pricing to qualified applicants who have a Tenable Vulnerability Management license and hit appropriate thresholds in their Cyber Insurance Report. Prospects could also receive additional discounts per additional licensed Tenable solution.

An Ounce of Prevention

Incident response companies have become the go-to responder for insurance providers investigating claims, but little has been done to reduce exposure by helping prevent the issue. Reducing exposure to breaches is much less expensive and predictable than responding after the fact.

The Tenable Cyber Insurance Report provides a way for customers to quickly assess their exposure management proficiency. Reliable metrics that show how well prepared a company is to prevent a breach, rather than simply responding to one, are vastly preferable in the risk assessment process insurers have traditionally struggled with.

“Most of the focus to date on assessing cyber risk for cyber insurance policies has been on whether a company has an adequate breach detection and response capability. But incident response means something has already gone wrong,” said Ray Komar, vice president of technical alliances, at Tenable. “There’s never been a way for insurers to measure preventive security, until now.”

Tenable’s Cyber Insurance Report is free and automatically available within customers’ Tenable Vulnerability Management accounts. Cyber insurance policies with Measured are available for qualifying customers in the U.S. only. Tenable will continue to work with insurance partners to further refine data sources and reporting as part of the ongoing program.

To learn more about Tenable Vulnerability Management and its Cyber Insurance Report, visit: https://www.tenable.com/cyber-insurance

upGrad to add 8 new Experience centres in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana; set to expand its regional footprints in FY24

Delhi, February 20th, 2023: upGrad, also known as Asia’s largest higher EdTech Company is set to launch 8 new Offline Experience Centres (OEC) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to accelerate its regional penetration in FY24. With 6 existing touchpoints already, upGrad has recorded a 400% increase in counselling sessions during previous January to this year.

“We understand that learning preferences across metros and non-metros, especially tier 3 or beyond are non-identical. Hence, we constantly upgrade our outreach techniques to ensure we scale our reach and that every person we connect with is aware of our product to be able to make an informed learning choice. AP & Telangana remain the two most important business-ready regions for us and hence, it is even more critical for us to track the constantly evolving learning patterns and develop market-ready products for higher growth,” said Jeetender Singh, Head of Offline Sales – India, at upGrad.

Commenting on the business, Mayank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, upGrad said, “While the internet has made inroads to most locations today, it still does limit the genuinity of the information shared. Therefore, with these zero-cost counselling sessions, we want to empower India’s youth and every household with easily available information while accelerating trust for a positive output. We are confident that with new Centres coming up in AP/Telangana in FY24, we will not just record higher business milestones, but shall also introduce wider employment opportunities across the two key states.”

With 35+ PAN India Centres operating, the brand has the most centres in West India followed by South India and an international presence in Nepal. These Centres have dedicated and skilled counsellors/coaches to guide visitors, potential learners and their families through the market trends, explain to them how upskilling could add another layer of expertise, and also address certain other academic and non-academic queries. Moreover, owing to the rapid growth momentum, upGrad had also expanded its office presence across AP & Telangana during FY23, thereby taking the total team strength to 300+ in just two regions.