Sonu Sood Joins Hands with Baby Inara to Boost Impact Guru Online Fundraising Campaign

In a video message on 16th December 2024, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood came out in support of baby Inara, a child suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) from Mumbai.

Sonu Sood’s video summary:

● Sonu Sood appeals for support for Baby Inara, a young girl diagnosed with SMA on January 17, 2024, at PD Hinduja Hospital.

● Inara requires a life-saving injection costing INR 16 crore, of which INR 2 crore has already been raised.

● He addresses baseless rumors questioning the authenticity of Inara’s case and her parents, emphasizing that her case is genuine.

● Sonu urges people not to believe or spread misinformation that could jeopardize Inara’s life.

● Highlighting past successes in raising funds for SMA cases, he calls for collective efforts to help save Inara and give her a new lease on life.

Inara’s Parents, Naufil Kazi and Nikhat Khan said, “We are grateful to Sonu Sood sir for supporting Baby Inara’s fundraising campaign to raise funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy while also countering baseless misconceptions at the same time. Verified hospital records unequivocally show that Inara was hospitalized at PD Hinduja Hospital between October 16th and 19th, 2024—coinciding with the court order on October 18th regarding this matter. The allegations in the FIR are not only false but also an outright abuse of judicial processes, designed to mislead and disrupt critical life-saving efforts for our child Inara.”

Piyush Jain, Co-Founder and CEO, Impact Guru added, “I sincerely thank Mr. Sonu Sood for his unwavering support for Baby Inara and her family during this critical time, as well as for his trust in Impact Guru’s mission to enable life-saving treatments for children like her suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy through her fundraising campaign. Recent allegations against Baby Inara’s fundraising campaign on Impact Guru have caused unnecessary confusion and distress and have seriously impacted her chances of survival. We have full faith in the process of law and that the investigation will bring forth the correct facts in this case. We urge the public at large to continue to help Inara gain access to the treatment she urgently needs.”

LexLegis.ai Unveils INTERACT: A Groundbreaking AI Solution for Effortless Legal Document Management

Mumbai, December 18, 2024: LexLegis.ai, a leader in legal technology and Large Language Models (LLMs), proudly announces the launch of Interact, a revolutionary feature designed to transform how legal professionals handle, analyze, and optimize document workflows. Building upon LexLegis.ai’s reputation as a powerful legal research tool, Interact marks the platform’s evolution into a comprehensive case management solution, integrating AI-driven capabilities to make legal processes smarter, faster, and more efficient.

 At the heart of Interact lies its ability to empower legal professionals with intelligent tools for document comparison, analysis, and insight extraction. With a single, intuitive interface, users can now:

•  Compare Legal Documents: Seamlessly conduct side-by-side comparisons of contracts, agreements, or case files to identify differences and ensure consistency.
• Extract Crucial Information: Leverage AI to extract key details from lengthy legal documents or scan text from PDFs and images, eliminating manual search efforts.
• Document Translation: Automatically translate legal content across languages, facilitating cross-border cases and collaborations.
• Risk Analysis: Instantly identify potential risks or discrepancies within documents, providing enhanced decision-making support.

 “Interact takes legal document management to the next level,” said Mr. Saakar S. Yadav, Founder of LexLegis.ai. “It’s not just about faster research—this is about automating the labor-intensive tasks that often slow down legal workflows, allowing professionals to focus on strategic decisions and superior case outcomes.”

 Addressing Key Challenges in Legal Workflows

 The Interact feature is designed to tackle some of the most persistent challenges legal teams face—particularly the time-consuming process of reviewing and analyzing large volumes of legal text. The tool provides instant insights, reducing manual review times while minimizing the risk of human error. This intelligent automation enables lawyers and legal teams to redirect their efforts toward high-value activities, such as case strategy, client engagement, and the development of effective legal arguments.

 For legal professionals working in firms or in-house teams, Interact is a valuable tool for improving collaboration. By offering secure, shared workspaces, LexLegis.ai enables multiple users to collaborate seamlessly while maintaining control over sensitive client data and ensuring strict compliance with privacy standards.

 Transforming the Legal Profession

 As LexLegis.ai evolves beyond just a legal research tool, its comprehensive platform now offers a wide range of AI-powered features that enhance each stage of the legal process. From research and review to drafting and collaboration, Interact is at the core of LexLegis.ai’s mission to reduce operational costs and improve the efficiency of legal professionals.

 “Our goal has always been to bring innovative AI solutions to the legal profession,” added Mr. Yadav. “With Interact, we’re empowering legal teams to work smarter and more collaboratively, enhancing not only their efficiency but also the overall accessibility of legal services.”

At FMC International Conference, Pasha Patel Pushes for Bamboo as a Sustainable Alternative to Fossil Fuels

New Delhi, December 17, 2024: The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) successfully concluded its international conference on “Just Transition to Net Zero – Role of Bamboo in the SAARC Region” at Deventure Sarovar Portico, Kapas Hera, New Delhi. The event marked a significant step toward promoting bamboo as a sustainable development tool across SAARC countries, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions, and civil society representatives to foster meaningful dialogue.

The inaugural session was graced by Shri Pasha Patel, Chairman, Price Commission, Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished dignitaries included Shri Ajay Shankar, Chairman, and Foundation for MSME Clusters and Former Secretary to the Government of India, and Ms. Rinzi Pem, Assistant Director, Social Window, SAARC Development Fund. Their presence and insights enriched the event, setting the tone for impactful discussions.

Shri Pasha Patel, Chairman, State Agricultural Price Commission, Maharashtra, and Chairman, Executive Committee, Chief Minister’s Task Force for Environment and Sustainable Development said “shared insights on the potential of bamboo as a sustainable resource Citing a study, he said all government thermal power generation units in the country release 5,90,000 MT of carbon per day into the atmosphere, adding bamboo can be an alternative to coal as a fuel for power generation.”

Shri Ajay Shankar, Chairman, Foundation for MSME Clusters, and Former Secretary to the Government of India, said for shared his long-term vision on the integration of bamboo into MSME and development ecosystems. Developed countries have limited scope for change as they have already followed a carbon-intensive path. In contrast, South Asian developing countries have the opportunity to adopt a more sustainable approach.

Ms. Rinzi Pem, Assistant Director, Social Window, SAARC Development Fund, emphasized on developing the collaborative opportunities within the SAARC countries for leveraging bamboo to achieve net-zero targets.

The conference was part of the project “Promoting Integrated Bamboo-Based Enterprise Development among SAARC Countries,” supported by the SAARC Development Fund since 2017. The project, implemented across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal, engages partners such as Women’s Economic Empowerment Rural Development Program (Afghanistan), BRIF (Bangladesh), Tarayana (Bhutan), FMC (India), and ABARI (Nepal). During the event, project partners from Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh presented case studies showcasing challenges, achievements, and innovations, offering valuable insights for advancing bamboo enterprise development.

The conference featured three engaging panel discussions. The first, moderated by senior journalist Naghma Sahar, focused on bamboo industry integration, with insights from Sanjeev Karpe (Director, KONBAC), Anupam Badola (Deputy CSO, Dalmia Cement), Rajeev Pratap Singh (AGM, Rashmi Group), and Sharda Pratap Singh (Hindalco). The second, led by Mehraj Dube, addressed bamboo enterprise financing, featuring experts like Dr. R.K. Singh (SIDBI), Ritesh Sinha (HDFC CSR), Sanjay Sharma (SPMN), and Dr. Ajithsen Selvadhas. The third, moderated by Krunal Negandhi (Jans Bamboo Products), discussed civil society’s role, with contributions from Dr. Prabhat Kumar (National Bamboo Mission), Dr. Ajay Thakur (FRI), Neju George (Industries CEO), and Anuj Srivastava (HCL Foundation).

The conference served as a collaborative platform for CSR leaders, researchers, buyers, and artisans, aiming to create a regional strategy for achieving net zero goals through bamboo-based innovations. It underscored the urgency of cross-sectoral partnerships to unlock the full potential of bamboo for sustainable development in the SAARC region.

Creative Minds 2024: Arena Animation Honors VFX Talent in Kolkata

Mumbai, December 17, 2024: Arena Animation, one of India’s leading animation institute in the country and a training brand of Aptech Limited, recently concluded its Kolkata edition of their multi-city tour for ‘Creative Minds 2024’ — an opportunity for over 15,000 students across India and 600 students who attended the event to showcase their talent and learn from the industry experts directly; out of which over 100 students were awarded in different categories. This annual event celebrates and recognizes outstanding student work while providing valuable insights into live projects.

Creative Minds is Arena’s flagship student competition, where creative minds connect with industry expertise! Through guidance from seasoned veterans and leading industry speakers, the forum explores the vast potential and growth of the AVGC sector, drawing on their invaluable experience. Under the guidance and mentorship of their faculty, students conceptualize and produce films that are evaluated by experienced jury members. These experts provide valuable feedback, helping students refine their work to make it more industry relevant. The competition is fiercely contested, with work carefully evaluated for its vision, implementation, and forward-thinking usage of modern-day tools. The certification signifies merit and thorough assessment by industry experts, making them an essential asset for aspiring professionals who are about the enter the professional realm.

This platform offers students the opportunity to enhance their skills, improve efficiency, and develop the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. The key objective of the competition is to prepare students for industry demands by teaching them how to showcase their work effectively within tight timelines.

The event in Kolkata was honored by the presence of esteemed industry veterans from some of India’s leading studios, including Mr. Rajeev Rastogi, Founder & Chief Business Officer, White Frames Studio and Mr. Krishna Babu (Unni), CG Supervisor, Zebu Animation Studios. These stalwarts conducted interactive, industry-relevant sessions on the use of Visual Effects (VFX) in films, explained the animation production overview and pipeline with the goal to make Arena Animation’s students industry-ready through Creative Minds 2024.

Congratulating the winners, Mr. Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer (Global Retail Business), Aptech Limited said, “Creative Minds is our flagship industry-academia event offering valuable and one of its kind industry exposures to Arena Animation students. This year’s multi-city tour has successfully completed its Kolkata edition, which showcased and celebrated the remarkable talent and creativity of our students in the region. We continue to grow this platform annually, offering more students the chance to showcase their skills. Congratulations to all participants in Kolkata, and to the winners of Creative Minds 2024!”

Arena Animation believes that the future of the Indian animation and VFX industry lies in equipping the youth with the right skills and nurturing their creativity to prepare them for industry demands. Initiatives like Creative Minds by Arena Animation are dedicated to building a vibrant community of skilled animators. This event serves as an excellent platform for aspiring professionals, offering valuable insights into the functioning of the industry.

The next and final stop for the Creative Minds this year event tour will be in Indore on the 19th December, 2024, showcasing remarkable talent from the city. The Creative Minds tour will be continued with New Delhi & Bengaluru in January 2025.

DriveX Accelerates Growth with 30+ Store Launches in Just 12 Months, Revolutionizing Refurbished Two-Wheelers

India, 17th December, 2024 — DriveX, India’s first and largest digital-first auto tech platform for refurbished two-wheelers, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest store in Bangalore- Varthur. This milestone marks a significant step in DriveX’s remarkable journey of growth, with the Varthur store being one of the 30 new touchpoints established in 2024 alone. These remarkable expansions highlight DriveX’s commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across its rapidly expanding network.

With an impressive growth trajectory and a surge of new franchise openings, DriveX has captured the attention of both the automotive industry and entrepreneurs nationwide. The franchise-owned and franchise-operated model has allowed the dealer partners to leverage DriveX’s proven business framework while maintaining ownership and operational control, resulting in a seamless blend of entrepreneurial spirit and standardized excellence.

Key Milestones:

● Over 30 new stores launched in the last 12 months, surpassing industry benchmarks for growth.

● A significant increase in franchise applications, reflecting strong confidence in DriveX’s business model.

● Consistent 95% customer satisfaction ratings across all newly launched locations.

Over the last 30 days, DriveX was triumphant in launching six new stores across Chennai, Hosur and Bangalore. Within Bangalore, DriveX has twelve successfully operating stores in different locations.

“Our business model empowers franchisees to tap into DriveX’s visionary service solutions while ensuring they retain full operational oversight. This approach has been pivotal to our rapid growth and success,” said Narain Karthiyen, the Founder of DriveX and India’s first formula one driver “We are committed to supporting our partners and continuing to set new standards in the automotive service industry.” Narain Karthikeyan, as the chief guest, inaugurated the DriveX store launch in Varthur, which is a unit of Highlander Ventures LLP, on 15th December 2024.

DriveX is built upon the foundation of providing customers with top-quality two-wheelers that are as good as new. This paved the path for factory-refurbished two-wheelers with a 1 one-year warranty, after-sales support, finance support, document transfer and more benefits. DriveX has both a digital and physical presence, which makes it easy for customers from all walks of life to purchase their dream bikes. DriveX provides customers with a whole branded experience, reforming the conventional convictions of the industry.

The remarkable pace of DriveX’s network expansion is fueled by its focus on technology-aided top-quality refurbishment of two-wheelers, transparent pricing policies, and streamlined processes that redefine convenience for vehicle owners. The company’s ability to replicate its success across diverse regions showcases the scalability and strength of its business models, which begin with sales or extend further to sales, procurement and service.

Ludhiana Roadshow by Sushma Group Concludes, Marking a Resounding Success

Sushma Group, Punjab’s leading real estate developer, concluded its highly anticipated investment roadshow in Ludhiana with resounding success. Held at the Radisson Hotel, the event witnessed an overwhelming turnout of investors, brokers, and buyers, reaffirming Ludhiana’s significance as a thriving hub for real estate investments.

The full-day event showcased Sushma Group’s diverse portfolio, including projects across Ludhiana, Chandigarh Tricity, and Kasauli. Attendees were given exclusive insights into upcoming developments, strategic investment opportunities, and special booking benefits that were available only during the roadshow.

Commenting on the success of the event, Mr. Prateek Mittal of Sushma Group said, “We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response from Ludhiana’s investment community. This roadshow has allowed us to connect with a wide network of investors and brokers who recognize the potential of Punjab’s real estate sector. We are committed to delivering value-driven opportunities that align with their expectations.”

The event’s dedicated investor meet proved to be a highlight, fostering engaging discussions and productive interactions between the Sushma Group team and prospective investors. Several attendees expressed keen interest in the group’s residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, with many finalizing bookings on the spot.

The Ludhiana roadshow not only cemented Sushma Group’s reputation as a leader in the Punjab real estate market but also underscored the growing demand for quality real estate investments in the region.