Get Ready to Splurge! Iconic Warehouse Sale Returns to Mumbai

Mumbai, October 14, 2024: The iconic Warehouse Sale is back in Mumbai, offering an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your wardrobe with luxury brands available at up to 70% off. On 18 October 2024, at the NSCI Palace Halls, Worli, the Warehouse Sale will open its doors, inviting you to explore a carefully curated collection of wedding and festive wear from India’s top designers.

After a successful event in Delhi early this month with a footfall of over 4,000 shoppers, discover a stunning array of contemporary and traditional styles from over 50 renowned designers, including Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani, Anushree Reddy, Asal & Gulabo by Abu Sandeep, Masaba, Dhruv Kapoor, Faabiiana, and Vikram Phadnis among others. Warehouse is committed to making luxury fashion accessible, offering exceptional quality and value at every price point. Whether you’re searching for timeless bridal pieces or chic festive attire, the Warehouse Sale has something for every fashion enthusiast.

Mudita Jaipuria, Director of Warehouse, commented, “We are thrilled to bring back the Warehouse Sale to Mumbai! This event reflects our commitment to providing luxury fashion for everyone. Building on the success of our Delhi event, we’re excited to offer an exceptional selection of designs at unbeatable prices. This year’s sale is set to be our most impressive yet.”

Liposuction: A Modern Solution for Stubborn Fat

By-Dr. Saurabh K. Gupta, Director & Head of Department – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida

Liposuction, sometimes shortened to Lipo, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat from specific areas of the body. It has gained significant popularity due to its ability to reshape the body, providing patients with a more refined appearance. With advancements in medical technology and an increasing focus on aesthetic treatments, liposuction has become a common and accessible option in India for those looking to achieve their desired body shape.

Understanding Liposuction
Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the removal of fat deposits from areas like the abdomen, thighs, arms, buttocks, and chin. It is not a weight-loss method but rather a body-sculpting technique, meant to remove stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise.

During the procedure, a surgeon inserts a thin tube (called a cannula) beneath the skin, which is connected to a vacuum that suctions out the fat cells. Newer techniques, such as laser or ultrasound-assisted liposuction, help break down fat more efficiently and result in a smoother recovery process.

Advantages of Liposuction
Liposuction offers a highly effective way to target stubborn fat deposits in specific areas of the body, providing a sculpted and contoured appearance that may not be achievable through exercise alone. The results of liposuction are typically permanent, as the fat cells removed do not regenerate, provided the patient maintains a healthy lifestyle post-procedure.

Beyond physical benefits, liposuction can also significantly enhance confidence and self-esteem, as many individuals find relief from the frustration of stubborn fat. Modern techniques have made the procedure minimally invasive, with reduced recovery time.

Liposuction is now even being performed on an outpatient basis in some cases, allowing patients to go home the same day of the surgery. Many patients can resume normal activities within days to a few weeks, making liposuction a popular and increasingly accessible option for body reshaping.
Rising Popularity of Liposuction in India

In recent years, liposuction has become increasingly common in India, thanks to a growing interest in cosmetic procedures and the availability of world-class medical facilities. India’s cosmetic surgery industry is booming, with more people seeking aesthetic treatments due to changing beauty standards and a desire for self-improvement. Additionally, the cost of liposuction in India is significantly lower than in many Western countries, making it an attractive option for both domestic and international patients.

For Targeted Fat Reduction, not a Weight Loss Alternative
While liposuction is a safe and effective procedure, it is important to note that it is not a substitute for weight loss. Ideal candidates for liposuction are individuals who are near their ideal weight but have localized areas of fat that resist reduction through exercise and diet. Consulting with a certified plastic surgeon can help determine whether the procedure is suitable based on individual health and aesthetic goals.

Liposuction has evolved into a highly accessible, safe, and effective procedure for body reshaping. With India’s expanding cosmetic surgery market and the availability of advanced technologies, the process of achieving a more sculpted physique has never been easier.

Growth-bound India Global Forum makes top BBC hire

India, 14th October,2024: India Global Forum (IGF), the premier platform advancing contemporary India’s story and forging impactful global partnerships, has taken another step in expanding its already strong international presence with the appointment of a senior BBC executive.

Uday Karan Verma, with over seven years at BBC India, lately as Country Manager, brings deep expertise in building business opportunities and nurturing strategic alliances to his new role as President – Business Relations at India Global Forum. His appointment aligns with IGF’s ongoing growth strategy, including several key appointments, to continue strengthening its global influence.

Manoj Ladwa, Founder and Chairman of India Global Forum, said: “This is an exciting time for both India and IGF. I’m delighted to welcome Uday to our amazing team, where his vast experience in fostering business relationships will help drive forward our vision of unlocking limitless opportunities.”

Uday Karan Verma has more than two decades of experience across top brands, including BBC, Network18, and ESPN Star Sports. At BBC, he played a pivotal role in launching BBC StoryWorks and led successful initiatives such as BBC Golf Connect and BBC Sportswomen of the Year, showcasing his leadership in revenue, content, and strategic vision.

On his new role, Uday said: “I’m thrilled to join IGF, a platform that brilliantly showcases India’s story on the global stage. IGF’s mission to unlock India’s immense potential aligns with my passion for driving meaningful growth and partnerships. “As a member of this dynamic team, I hope to unlock many new opportunities to shape impactful global dialogues, fostering innovation and sustainable growth across markets and industries.”

Honeywell Automation Wins Airfield Ground Lighting Project for Noida International Airport

INDIA, Mumbai, October 14, 2024 – Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) has secured a contract to provide its Airfield Ground Lighting (“AGL”) system for the Noida International Airport (“NIA”). These systems will provide visual guidance to aircraft, increasing safety and streamlining operations across the tarmac.

Honeywell’s visual aids will play a crucial role in helping aircraft maneuver the tarmac in difficult weather conditions and will support landing and on-ramp safety. Honeywell’s advanced AGL uses ‘intelligent lighting’ technology, which makes the ground taxi process easier for pilots. AGL will also help pilots improve their own situational awareness by automatically switching lights on and off based on information shared by aircraft surveillance and tracking systems with tower controllers.

Noida International Airport represents a significant leap forward in advancing India’s aviation sector, and we are pleased to have secured this visionary project, ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency with our advanced technology,” said Atul Pai, Managing Director, Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL).

Christoph Schnellmann, CEO, Noida International Airport said, “We are delighted to partner with Honeywell to bring their Airfield Ground Lighting system to Noida International Airport. The implementation of the state-of-the-art system will ensure superior visual guidance and operational efficiency, aligning with our mission to provide a safe and seamless experience for all airport users.”

The project covers the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Honeywell’s AGL system on runway 10L-28R and the associated taxiways at NIA. Honeywell has a broad portfolio of technologies in use at airports across India and also has end-to-end AGL system operations in the country, including design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, commissioning, and service support.

The first phase of the airport will feature one runway and one terminal, with the capacity to handle traffic of 12 million passengers annually. Upon completion of all four development phases, the airport will be able to cater to 70 million passengers per year.

Adayu Launches ‘Adayulogues’ Podcast Series on YouTube for World Mental Health Day 2024

National, 14th October 2024: Adayu, a Fortis Group Company, has launched ‘Adayulogues with Dr. Samir Parikh,’ a pioneering mental health podcast series. This initiative aims to raise awareness about mental health and serves as a unique advocacy platform dedicated to reducing stigma and promoting well-being across society. The Podcast series will address a range of mental health topics, including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, suicide prevention and persistent depressive disorder, among others. Each episode features insights from experienced professional psychiatrists and psychologists within the Fortis Mental Health Program, led by Dr. Samir Parikh, Consultant Psychiatrist and Chairperson of the Fortis National Mental Health Program.

Discussing ‘Adayulogues,’ Dr. Samir Parikh, Chairperson, Fortis National Mental Health Program, stated, “Adayulogues is an initiative from Fortis’s Dedicated Mental Health Vertical, Adayu. The podcast aims to raise awareness about mental health issues, addressing the widespread misinformation and lack of knowledge surrounding them. Many individuals with mental health disorders may not recognize their symptoms, which can delay the process of seeking help. These long-format conversations, tailored to specific disorders, will help the audience identify potential symptoms and encourage them to seek timely help and intervention. Over the next four months, we will release a series of 36 episodes on our YouTube channel @fortismentalhealth, conducted in Hindi, covering 18 different illnesses, with each illness explored across two episodes. Through this initiative, we hope to empower individuals to take control of their mental health and promote a healthier, more informed society.”

Dr Ritu Garg, Chief Innovation and Growth Officer, Fortis Healthcare said, “The status of mental health is India remains challenging, with lack of awareness and access to adequate mental health infrastructure. In recent years, though there has been increased awareness on mental health, however accessing affordable interventions and treatment options remains challenging. For young adults and working professionals, mental health concerns have escalated to a crisis level. Hence, it’s crucial to raise awareness and encourage early interventions. Adayulogues Podcast will help individuals identify the issue and seek help, if required. This will also bust myths and misconceptions around various mental health disorder.

GIIS Hadapsar Inaugurates Sabarmati Ashram to Commemorate Gandhi Jayanti

In a heartfelt tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, GIIS Smart Campus Hadapsar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with an inspiring initiative. The school recently inaugurated its very own Sabarmati Ashram, with Dr. Shobha Supekar, Trustee of the Central Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, Delhi, and Ms. Vaishali Borde, GMP, Country Head of Global Indian International School, as esteemed guests.

The event highlighted the school’s commitment to preserving Gandhiji’s legacy, integrating cultural heritage with acts of compassion. The Sabarmati Ashram established in campus aims to educate students about Mahatma Gandhi’s role in the freedom struggle. It features a museum that provides comprehensive information on Gandhian movements, while the installation of a charkha will be part of the vocational curriculum, offering students training in traditional weaving techniques. Plans are also underway to establish a library dedicated to books on Gandhian culture, further enriching students’ understanding of India’s history and inspiring them to adopt the values of non-violence, self-reliance, and social responsibility. A key highlight was the Daan Utsav celebration, where students from Dharamveer Shambhu Anathalaya were special guests of honor. Pre-primary and primary students contributed food items, while secondary students donated stationery and books for underprivileged children, fostering the spirit of giving and community service.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. D. Lakshmi Prasanna, Principal of GIIS Hadapsar, stated, ” Our goal in establishing the Sabarmati Ashram at GIIS Smart Campus, Hadapsar, is to instill in our students the timeless values of Mahatma Gandhi—non-violence, simplicity, and service to others. We believe that by learning about his life and principles, our students will be inspired to build a more compassionate and just society, embodying Gandhiji’s vision of truth and equality in everything they do.”

This initiative will not only educate students about Gandhiji’s teachings but also serve as a vibrant space for discussions, workshops, and hands-on learning experiences. By engaging with the museum, the charkha training, and the library, students will develop a deeper appreciation for their heritage. The ashram will foster a sense of unity and purpose among students and faculty, ensuring Gandhiji’s legacy is kept alive through practical engagement and reflection.

The Gandhi Jayanti celebrations at GIIS Smart Campus Hadapsar were a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on students and guests alike. The inauguration of the Sabarmati Ashram, the charkha installation, and the heartfelt contributions during Daan Utsav truly embodied the spirit of Gandhiji’s teachings. By integrating these values into their education, GIIS continues to inspire its students to lead lives of compassion, simplicity, and service, ensuring that Gandhiji’s vision endures for future generations.

Uni Improves Decision Making and Risk Management with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud

Bengaluru, 14th October 2024 – Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, announced that Uni, a leading next-gen fintech company, has been leveraging Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud to create an integrated new-age data platform, helping them to launch newer applications, enhance customer lifecycle management systems, experiment and test new services, and support innovation in the credit industry. By leveraging Snowflake, Uni has centralized its data, enabling faster, data-driven decisions for leadership and business teams, leading to streamlining risk management, and creating personalized products tailored to customer needs.

Uni chose Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud platform because it offers a secure, single, unified, and simplified architecture to support various data workloads at scale. Today, with an integrated data platform, Uni can derive insights from multiple structured and unstructured data sources like credit bureau and risk rating reports, allowing them to perform end-to-end analytics centrally instead of collating different data in an Excel sheet and querying them, bringing down 2-3 days of effort to less than an hour. This has helped them improve their customer satisfaction score and promptly work on customer feedback.

Uni has over 70 microservices in the domain of credit management, each with its own database. Now, with Snowflake, setting up data pipelines for new applications takes less than five minutes, reducing the burden on engineering teams and allowing them to focus on more value-added functions. Uni can easily and securely manage reconciliation and regulatory reporting in real-time. For credit management offerings, Snowflake helps Uni understand customer preferences and improve their experience.

Uni is looking to leverage Snowpipe Streaming for operational ease and additional cost benefits in the future. Further, with Snowflake Data Clean Rooms capabilities, they intend to streamline the data management across various departments, such as marketing, engineering, and HR, and partners, such as NBFCs, helping create an anonymized, secure, and governed data sharing model that helps identify user patterns. This will allow Uni to build better cohorts for streamlined marketing communication and product innovation, ultimately driving customer satisfaction and retention. The company is also looking at leveraging AI for anomaly detection to detect and track improper cash flows and cash back to customers and identify fraud.

Sharing his experience, Abhra Dasgupta, Director of Engineering, Uni, said, “We have been working with Snowflake since our inception, and today, all our strategic business decisions are data-driven. With the AI Data Cloud, we can share data across different platforms securely and easily, driving innovation and faster go-to-market. We now have an enriched credit risk model helping us get deeper insights into our customer behaviours for our offerings, like the Paychek, PowerUp Money, NX Wave Credit Card, and other credit products. We also do our entire risk analysis and underwriting using Snowflake as our single data source.”

Highlighting the importance of the collaboration with Uni, Vijayant Rai, Managing Director—India, Snowflake, said, “The fintech industry in India relies heavily on data and insights to drive business growth. We are proud to have shaped Uni’s data strategy and collaborated on many of its first launches in the market. Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud platform has helped Uni be at the forefront of innovation and customer experience.”

How Skyview by Empyrean leads the way in water conservation amid Jammu’s water crisis

Jammu: October 14, 2024 – In a world where each wasted drop of water could have saved a life, being conscious about how you use this precious, natural resource is the biggest lesson to be learned! In India, regions like Jammu have been grappling with a severe water crisis for months. This year’s 27% deficiency in rainfall in the region has already got the local farming community and residents worried about the long-term implications of a water shortage.

In such a scenario, leading by example through small, simple steps in conserving, recycling, and reusing water can ensure each home has at least a minimum supply of water! Skyview by Empyrean, a 22-acre, premium mountain harbour located in Jammu’s Sanget-Patnitop area, that seamlessly blends luxury, hospitality, and adventure, is doing exactly that. As Jammu continues to face water shortages, Skyview by Empyrean is taking significant steps to conserve water and reduce its environmental footprint.

Skyview by Empyrean is a major tourist destination in Jammu that provides jobs and a steady income for the local community. By promoting eco-friendly tourism, Skyview by Empyrean is also fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among tourists and residents alike.

Here’s how Skyview leads the way –

RTSOI Champion
Skyview by Empyrean, India’s first sustainable tourism destination (valid till 2025) as declared by The Responsible Tourism Society of India, has pioneered innovative and eco-friendly, modern building design in the region. Its commitment to sustainability is evident in the way it preserves and utilizes natural resources, including rainwater.

Rainwater Harvesting
The buildings on the property are designed to facilitate rainwater harvesting. Water from the roofs of these buildings is collected in pits and transferred to underground tanks for daily usage. Two large underground storage tanks, each with a capacity of 20,000 litres, together provide a total of 40,000 litres of rainwater storage!

Since the property does not rely on external sources for water and is completely self-reliant, the people of Jammu have access to more water! The stored rainwater is then re-used exclusively for non-potable purposes, such as washrooms and gardening.

Rainwater harvesting has significantly reduced the property’s reliance on groundwater and other external water supplies, thereby contributing to the conservation of valuable freshwater resources in Jammu.

First Flush System
A key feature of Skyview by Empyrean’s rainwater harvesting system is the installation of the first-flush device, that plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of the collected water. Rainwater can carry dust, debris and dirt from the roof. This first-flush system is designed to divert this dirty runoff away from the storage tanks, ensuring that only clean, usable rainwater is stored. Not only does this device leave the water clean enough to reuse but also extends the life of the tanks and pipes.

By reducing the demand for external water resources, Skyview has also minimized the energy used in pumping and transporting water, thereby lowering the overall carbon footprint and significantly reducing environmental impact.

If each individual and organization in Jammu followed Skyview by Empyrean’s example by becoming more environmentally conscious and taking small steps every day to save water and use or reuse it wisely, the region’s water crisis could soon become a thing of the past.