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Friendster Launches New Website in the UK

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, June 10, 2024 –— Friendster, a Social Network Site, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website at https://friendster.org.uk.

The new Friendster now features an Events page where users can promote their events, a community blog section where users can write and post blog articles, Friendster marketplace where users can sell their old items, job listings, crowd funding and so much more.

“The whole idea stems from the fact that the UK outsources most of its business including all our social media needs, so we wanted to bring it all back to the UK.” said Jamie Bainbridge, The owner. “The old Friendster couldn’t keep up with the competing market but we have big plans for Friendster, so we hope people like what they see.”

Target Access Hub Introduces Advanced B2B Email Database Services to Enhance Marketing Strategies

Middletown, DE, June 10, 2024 — Target Access Hub Launches Advanced B2B Email Database Services

Target Access Hub, a leading provider of data-driven marketing solutions, announces the launch of its advanced B2B email database services. These services are designed to support business growth and enhance marketing strategies through the use of curated email lists and comprehensive data solutions.

In the current competitive market, reaching the appropriate audience at the optimal time is critical. Target Access Hub’s B2B email database services provide precise targeting of potential clients. The data-driven approach not only identifies prospects but also facilitates personalized engagement, which can result in higher conversion rates and a shortened sales cycle.

Key features of Target Access Hub’s services include:

Precision Targeting: Email lists tailored to specific industries and target audiences.
High-Quality Data: Regularly updated and verified data to ensure relevance and accuracy.
Custom Solutions: Flexible and customizable options to meet unique business requirements.
Increased Engagement: Enhanced data quality leading to improved response rates and customer engagement.

In addition to email databases, Target Access Hub offers a variety of marketing services, including email campaigns, digital marketing, data cleansing, and lead generation. This holistic approach ensures that campaigns reach and resonate with the intended audience, driving meaningful actions and results.

About Target Access Hub: Target Access Hub is dedicated to providing exceptional data-driven solutions for B2B organizations. With a team of experts and a client-centric approach, the company delivers services that drive growth and ROI. Offerings include database directories, digital marketing, email campaigns, data appending and cleansing, and more. Trusted by clients across various industries and countries, Target Access Hub aims to transform marketing efforts with precision and expertise.

India’s Energy Consumption to Surge 90 percent by 2050, Says Rosneft CEO

New Delhi, 10th June 2024 – Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, Russia’s biggest oil producer, addressed key global business and political leaders at the Energy Panel of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). In his keynote speech titled “Energy transition and phantom barrels: Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. Not everyone will be taken to the bright future of the global energy industry!”, Igor Sechin provided a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the energy market and highlighted key challenges facing the industry.

During the speech, Igor Sechin laid special emphasis on the rapidly growing Indian economy and said “Over the next five years, India is projected to continue its strong economic momentum and become one of the top three largest economies in the world with a GDP of USD 5 trillion, and by 2050 will overtake the U.S. in terms of the size of the economy.” He further added that India’s end-use energy consumption is set to grow by 90% by 2050 – one of the fastest growth rates in the world.

Rosneft recently signed a term agreement with Indian Oil Company to increase oil supplies and diversify India’s oil grades. The Agreement took place during Igor Sechin’s recent visit to India. Indian companies (ONGC Videsh Ltd., Oil India Limited, Indian Oil Corporation, and Bharat Petroresources) have been owners of 49.9% of Rosneft’s subsidiary JSC Vankorneft since 2016.

Taking about the global preparation on energy transition, Rosneft CEO criticized the prioritization of the anthropogenic factor in climate change discourse and argues against the effectiveness of energy transition initiatives in addressing environmental concerns. Igor Sechin highlighted the insights of renowned physicist Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa, who predicted energy production challenges due to the inefficiency of alternative energy sources. Despite considering hydrogen as a promising clean fuel, Sechin pointed out current limitations in production technology, logistics, and market readiness.

Furthermore, Igor Sechin highlighted that while renewable energy accounts for less than 5% of global energy production and electric vehicles only make up approximately 3%, consumption of oil, gas, and coal has continued to rise. He argues that the lack of profitability in green energy initiatives is leading to divestment from the traditional energy sector, exacerbating the challenge of transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

Igor Sechin underlined that the energy transition should be well-balanced and focused on addressing the interests of the majority that will ensure the growth of energy consumption in the coming years, i.e. developing countries. He also noted that to achieve energy security, it is necessary to ensure the sufficiency, affordability, and reliability of energy sources.

Aggressive promotion of the “green agenda” actually means declaring an energy war on the majority of the world’s population, and overcoming energy inequality is impossible without reliable supplies of oil and gas, said Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin.

According to Igor Sechin, electricity demand will grow driven by developing countries that have yet to overcome energy poverty. While speaking at the Energy panel, Igor Sechin reminded that it is in the developing countries of Asia and Africa that we are witnessing the greatest population growth and, as a consequence, a rapid increase in the need for energy resources. Obviously, in this situation, a reduction in global consumption of fossil resources would automatically mean that the problem of hunger and energy poverty would not only persist, but also worsen. Giving up oil will also mean giving up the modern way of life. Conversely, for many countries, increased oil consumption means access to the benefits of civilization, Igor Sechin concluded.

He further stated that with OPEC+ agreement seems to have little impact on the oil market, as observed by the stockpiling of reserves by both Western and Middle Eastern companies, potentially anticipating significant market changes. These “phantom barrels” could offset the effects of voluntary production cuts by major OPEC members, evidenced by market quotations declining after recent ministerial decisions. Moreover, the looming uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, where public sentiment is influenced, among other things, by fluctuations in gasoline prices, implies a heightened level of market volatility. The possibility of regulatory changes within the industry, contingent upon election outcomes, underscores emerging risks, prompting major players to explore alternative strategies.

According to Rosneft’s CEO, developing countries will be the main drivers of oil consumption in the coming decades. By 2030, demand growth in this group of countries is expected to account for 95% of global consumption growth in aggregate. The highest growth in oil demand is expected in Asian countries, which are Russia’s main trading partners.

India’s economy has made significant strides in recent years. Since 2010 energy demand has grown by 45%, making the country the third largest energy consumer in the world. Over the next five years, India is projected to continue its strong economic momentum and become one of the top three largest economies in the world with a GDP of USD 5 trillion, and by 2050 will overtake the U.S. in terms of the size of the economy. India’s end-use energy consumption is set to grow by 90% by 2050 – one of the fastest growth rates in the world.

The SPIEF Energy Panel was attended by Jose Felix Rivas, Sectoral Vice President of Economy, Venezuela, Zhang Daowei, Vice-President of CNPC, Martin Wiewiorowski, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Advantage Energy, David Gadzhimirzaev, Director of OFS Technologies, Nobuo Tanaka, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Japanese government’s non-profit initiative for the development of low-carbon technologies, as well as representatives of government authorities, major Russian and foreign companies in various sectors, scientists, academics, experts and analysts. The session was moderated by Alexander Dynkin, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and President of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Henderson Franklin Welcomes Five Law Clerks to Its 2024 Summer Associate Class

Fort Myers, FL, June 10, 2024 — Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome the five law students who were selected to join this year’s summer associate internship program. The five members of the 2024 Summer Associate Class are Kendall Coughlin from Ave Maria School of Law; Patrick Hodges from the University of Florida Levin College of Law; Dylan McHugh from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center; and John “Alex” Polidan and Taylor Prerost from Stetson University College of Law.

In Henderson Franklin’s Summer Associate program, these students will have the opportunity to observe hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings. They will also engage in research, assist in drafting documents, preparing discovery materials, and analyzing different legal matters. Additionally, to support their transition from law students to practicing lawyers, each summer associate is assigned a Henderson Franklin attorney as a mentor.

– Coughlin grew up in Long Island, New York and has extensive experience as a licensed realtor and broker’s associate of custom homes in Lee County. She speaks Spanish and English and is a lover of classical music and an opera singer. Coughlin earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, summa cum laude, from Florida Gulf Coast University. At Ave Maria Law, she has received the CALI Award for Legal Analysis Writing & Research, holds positions on the Moot Court Board and Law Review, and is the Justice for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Casey Chapter.
– Hodges is rooted in Naples, Florida, and last summer had the honor of interning at the U.S.D.C., Middle District of Florida for District Judge Sheri Chappell, Magistrate Judge Kyle Dudek, and Magistrate Judge Nicholas Mizell. He achieved his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Political Science and History at University of Central Florida as a Top Honor Graduate. At UF, Hodges is actively involved with the Journal of Law and Public Policy and the Disability Law Association, Pro Bono Committee.
– McHugh, a Fort Myers, Florida, native who achieved academic excellence at University of Florida, Warrington College of Business, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Information Systems. While at UF, McHugh served for three years as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, Gamma Theta chapter. With previous work experience in accounting, McHugh’s skills encompass budget creation, money management, and tax law.
– Polidan grew up in Cape Coral, Florida, and was formerly a Communications Officer and Company Commander in the United States Marine Corps. He commissioned after completing his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, cum laude, at University of Florida. While at UF, Polidan was also Sergeant-at-arms and a member of the Executive Board for the Delta Chi Fraternity. At Stetson, Polidan is an Articles & Symposia Editor of the Stetson Law Review, an Associate Member of the Stetson Business Law Review, and earned Honor Roll recognition.
– Prerost has spent much of her life in Illinois, but now lives with her family in Cape Coral, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, magna cum laude, from University of South Alabama, where she was also member of an Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and the Pre-Law Society. Currently, Prerost is a member of the First-Generation Law Student Association, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers at Stetson, and the Elder Law Society. She is also a student representative for LexisNexis.

Marking a century of service, Henderson Franklin has been an integral part in shaping Southwest Florida’s landscape. With a team of dedicated attorneys, the firm has been a cornerstone in providing a comprehensive array of legal services. From business and tax planning to estate planning, family law, civil litigation, eminent domain, intellectual property, workers’ compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law, Henderson Franklin has continually evolved to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With offices strategically placed in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples, the firm remains deeply connected to the region, carrying a legacy that goes beyond the courtroom.

How 2 Media to Feature New Estate Only (NEO) on Worlds Greatest TV Show

Boynton Beach, FL, June 10, 2024 — How 2 Media, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!…”, announced today that New Estate Only (NEO) will be a part of the popular television series.

New Estate Only (NEO) is your premier platform for pre-construction and under-construction property listings, connecting agents, developers, and homebuyers. “New Estate Only (NEO) is truly special. They provide buyers, agents, and builders with real solutions,” said Josh Kessler, the COO of How 2 Media.

As part of the show, How 2 Media sent a film crew to spend time with New Estate Only (NEO) to find out what the story behind the story is with this great and growing company, and to show the “World’s Greatest!…” viewers why New Estate Only (NEO) was selected as the best in their category, and therefore featured on the show.

“World’s Greatest!…” is a thirty-minute show dedicated to highlighting the world’s greatest companies, products, places, and people. Each show is a fast-paced tour around the world featuring behind the scenes footage, informative interviews, and exciting visuals.

Surmandal and Telangana Tourism to present Hindustani Classical recital at JNAFAU

Hyderabad, 10th June 2024..…..Surmandal in association with Telangana Tourism, the Government of Telangana to present the Hindustani Classical recital of Ronkini Gupta at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) on Saturday 22nd June at 6.30 pm.

With over 25 years of music training, Ronkini Gupta is an accomplished vocalist. Maestro AR Rahman has often called her his favourite classical musician. She is a three-time Filmfare nominated for best female playback singer for her chartbusters “Rafu’ from Tumhari Sulu and Chaav Laaga’ from the film ‘Sui Dhaaga’. The third song ‘Tula Zapnaar Aahe’ won her the Zee Talkies–Maharashtra’s favourite singer award in 2020. She was recently honoured with the Swar Kokila Lata Mangeshkar Award. She performed in many prestigious festivals across India.

Rohini Gupta will be accompanied by Ashish Ragwani on Table and Deepak Marathe on Harmonium. Ashish Ragwani accompanied stalwarts like Shri Anup Jalota, Pt. Ravichari, Shri Ashwin Srinivasan and others. He has been part of many festivals. He is a child prodigy. Deepak Marathe accompanied renowned musicians like Pt. Jayteerth Mevundi, Padmashree Hariharan, Ustad Rashid Khan, Anup Jalota and many others.

IIT Kanpur Congratulates JEE Advanced 2024 Achievers, Extends ‘Bright Minds Scholarships

Kanpur, 10th June 2024: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) proudly congratulates the outstanding achievers of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2024. We extend special recognition to Ved Lahoti for securing the All-India Rank 1, and to Dwija Dharmeshkumar Patel, the highest-ranked female candidate, for achieving an impressive 7th rank.

This year, Manya Jain has emerged as the top performer from the Kanpur Zone, securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 75, followed by Shubham Nair (AIR 131), Garv Chaudha (AIR 163), Shreshtha Gupta (AIR 191), and Siddharth Aggarwal (AIR 306). Among female candidates, Shreshtha Gupta has notably secured an AIR of 191, making her the highest-ranking female candidate in the zone.

Out of the 21,634 candidates registered from the Kanpur Zone, which was coordinated by IIT Kanpur, 21,169 appeared for the examination, and 4,926 successfully qualified. This marks a significant achievement for the zone, reflecting the high standards of preparation and dedication among the students. Specifically, 17,700 male candidates registered, 17,333 appeared, and 4,338 qualified. Meanwhile, 3,934 female candidates registered, 3,843 appeared, and 590 qualified.

In recognition of these commendable results and the efforts of the students, IIT Kanpur is delighted to continue its special “Bright Minds Scholarships” for the All-India Top 100 rank-holders of JEE Advanced 2024 for the fourth consecutive year. The scholarships, generously supported by alumnus Mr. Lokvir Kapoor, were introduced in 2021 to ensure that no meritorious student faces financial barriers to their academic pursuits.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said, ” I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the toppers and successful candidates of the JEE Advanced announced today. Your dedication and hard work have brought you to this significant milestone. IIT Kanpur’s ‘Bright Minds Scholarships’ is our commitment to support and nurture the brightest minds in the country, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder your academic journey. As you embark on this journey into the world of science, engineering, and technology, we at IIT Kanpur look forward to guiding and supporting you in your pursuit of excellence”.

This “Bright Minds Scholarships,” offers ten prestigious and highly sought-after academic scholarships to students who secure admission into BTech/BS Programs at IIT Kanpur for the academic year 2024. Each eligible student will receive an annual scholarship of Rs. 3 lakh, covering their expenses throughout their undergraduate program. The scholarship will be awarded for all four years of the UG program, provided the students maintain a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 8.0.

IIT Kanpur continues to uphold its tradition of excellence and innovation in education, research, and scholarship.

Hyderabad Goods Transport Association Announces New Leadership for 2024-2026 Term

Hyderabad,10th June 2024….Hyderabad Goods Transport Association (HGTA), a 53-year-old trade body of transporters announced its new team of office bearers for the year 2024-2026 in an AGM (Annual General Meeting) held at Hotel Royalton on Saturday late night.

Shri Ajay Sharma, Executive Director of Efficient Roadlines Pvt Ltd was elected as President. He will be in office for two years.

The other office bearers include Shri Vineel Parvataneni, of Navata Road Transport as Vice President; Shri Vivek Gupta of Express Roadways Pvt Ltd General Secretary; K. Raghavendra of Mangala Goods Transport as Joint Secretary; Ashok Goel of JSTC Logistics as Treasurer.

The Managing Committee Members include Rajesh Singh, Ajit Bhandari, Satyug Kejriwal, Azeem Uddin, Ravi Goel, Pratik Kumar Garg, Rahul Garg, Praveen Kumar Sharma, Ajay Pilania, Praveen Goel

Speaking on the occasion immediately after taking over, Ajay Sharma said he would work for the welfare of members and give representation to the Government from time to time on the issues faced by the industry. We will increase the number of our members in the next two years. We will get more members into our fold.

Goods Transportation is the lifeline for economic growth. Without goods transportation economic activity comes to a standstill, said Ajay Sharma.

The association will safeguard the interest & welfare of the members and coordinate to seek support from Government officials.

HGTA was established in 1971 and is the most dynamic body. Its members are Goods Transport Service Providers of Hyderabad, Telangana.

HGTA, within its brief preamble, interacts with various government agencies by way of consultations and consensus and brings about much-required amenities and reliefs to the transporters.

Acc Signs Mou With Aic – Anna Incubator

Chennai, 10th June 2024Andhra Chamber of Commerce (ACC), in an initiative to mentor the startups incubated / co-incubated through its member network, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atal Incubation Centre – Anna University Incubation Foundation (AIC Anna Incubator).

The MoU was signed by Dr V L Indira Dutt, President, Andhra Chamber of Commerce and Dr P Uma Maheswari, Director & CEO, Atal Incubation Centre – Anna University Incubation Foundation. This strategic alliance will help both partners to leverage their strengths and reach out to a wider audience/startups incubated / co-incubated with AIC Anna Incubator.

Based on the MoU, AIC Anna Incubator shall co-incubate startups with ACC, and promote ACC in their events and outreach programs. Also, refer startups and co-working spaces for interested startups to ACC. The focus will be in the social sectors initially and evolve to other sectors based on the startup interests. ACC shall conduct collaborative events with AIC Anna Incubator through its member network / potential network.

Commenting on the MoU signing, Dr V L Indira Dutt, President, Andhra Chamber of Commerce said, “We are proud to be associated with AIC Anna Incubator. The Chamber has initiated an incubation centre and been the first nurturing home to at least 6 new enterprises to date, including new offering in the sea-food industry, an integrated organic waste management business model with 2 patents and 2 more in the offing and cancer research startup which is in the advance stages of testing at IIT-M Incubation Centre”.

She added, “Our association with AIC Anna Incubator aims to support startups incubated / co-incubated with AIC Anna Incubator. This MOU with Anna Incubation will strengthen the entrepreneurship drive of the Chamber in line with the PM’s vision for Entrepreneurship development including infrastructure, mentorship and startup business needs, and employment initiatives and raise the bar to match global developments”.

Commenting on the MoU, Dr P Uma Maheswari, CEO of AIC Anna Incubator, said, “AIC Anna Incubator is a Deep-Tech incubator supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI AAYOG, Government of India and Anna University, Tamil Nadu. In the past 3 years Anna Incubator has supported 100+ startups with varied services like Technical support, Mentorship, Investment Facilitation etc. Andhra Chamber of Commerce encompasses successful entrepreneurs and many of them could be potential business mentors and Go-To-Market strategists. Connecting with the huge member network of ACC, shall provide a great learning for the Startups. On the other hand, Anna Incubator shall provide Technical mentorship and support to the startups of ACC. I believe that this association will accelerate and provide Launchpad for many startups in the near future”.

Dr Balu Ranganathan, Co-founder CanBrs Private Limited, a startup who incubated at Andhra Chamber in the initial stages said “Andhra Chamber of Commerce has given me and my team, amazing insights into the intricacies of Indian startup ecosystem when I came down to India from Malaysia. Their Incubation Centre paves way for budding entrepreneurs by hand holding the entrepreneurs by catering their space, knowledge and mentorship needs. By the vast knowledge accrued through Andhra Chamber of Commerce, we have co-founded a biotech based healthcare medtech startup at IIT Madras Research Park. Our startup called as CanBrs Therapeutics works on breast cancer therapeutics using additive manufacturing, basically 3D printing and data analytics. Our team is very obliged to the entire team of Andhra Chamber of Commerce for their continuous support. “

Kavin Quintal of IDEMITSU Honda Racing India Scores Points in Japan’s FIM Asia Road Racing

Mobility Resort Motegi, (Japan), 10th June 2024: Showcasing a breath-taking display of skill and speed, the IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team rider Kavin Quintal secured valuable points in race 1 of round 3 of the 2024 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) in Japan today.

Both the riders Kavin and Mohsin roared into action today demonstrating remarkable steadiness on international soil. Navigating through one of Japan’s toughest racing circuits, both of them delivered strong performances at Mobility Resort Motegi. Their ability to maneuver through challenging conditions earned the team another top-15 finish this season.

Starting from 19th on the grid, Kavin, the 19-year-old gun from Chennai swiftly moved up in the opening laps. He kept his cool and a consistent speed throughout the race. In the closing laps, he skilfully applied his learnings and surged ahead against his competitors, crossing the finish line in 14th place without any errors on the track. He completed the race in a total time of 22:06.516, securing 2 crucial points for the team.

Mohsin P, Kavin’s teammate and the 22-year-old rider from Mallapuram, showcased his full potential on the track today. Beginning the race from the 21st spot, he engaged in fierce competition and sustained his speed effectively, steering clear of any collisions at the circuit. He crossed the finish line in 17th place with a total time of 22:29.155. Unfortunately, this position did not earn any points for the team.

Quote of IDEMITSU Honda Racing India rider Kavin Quintal:

“Securing 14th position in this race was both challenging and rewarding for me today. My strategy revolved around maintaining a consistent pace and capitalizing on every opportunity that came my way. The Mobility Resort Motegi Circuit comes with its own challenges and we are happy that being the only Indian team in the race we have secured 2 points at the championship. I will try to enhance my performance in the races ahead. The unwavering support from our team has been truly remarkable, and I am eager to deliver my utmost in the upcoming rounds.”

Quote of IDEMITSU Honda Racing India rider Mohsin Paramban:

“Today’s outcomes didn’t meet my expectations. I started with confidence, pushing hard in the opening laps to gain a better position. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Looking back on today’s race, I see areas for improvement. I’ll refine my strategies for tomorrow’s race, aiming for better results.”