IIT Roorkee’s Perovskite Start-Up Wins IOCL Start-Up Challenge Grant for Advancing Solar Window Technology

Roorkee, India -7th May 2024: Perovskite Innovation Pvt Ltd, India’s pioneering start-up specializing in indigenous perovskite solar cells manufacturing, and incubated within IIT Roorkee’s esteemed Tides Business Incubation Center, proudly announces its receipt of the prestigious Indian Oil’s Start-Up challenge award. This recognition is a testament to the innovative strides made by the team in developing low-cost solar window solutions, revolutionizing the landscape of renewable energy technology.

In the face of escalating global energy demands and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, the adverse environmental impacts of traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources have become increasingly pronounced. With a mission to combat this challenge head-on, Perovskite Innovation has focused on harnessing the potential of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Perovskite materials exhibit a remarkable capacity for light absorption, coupled with a broad absorption cross-section, enabling efficient energy harvesting even in low-light conditions. The semi-transparent nature of PSCs, coupled with their color tunability and cost-effectiveness, positions them as a frontrunner in the quest for renewable energy solutions.

Prof. Soumitra Satapathi, Co-Founder of Perovskite Innovation Pvt Ltd and Faculty in the Physics Department of IIT Roorkee, remarked, “The proposed technology aims to maximize solar cell efficiency while maintaining the transparency of the devices, ultimately culminating in the scaling up of the technology to produce a prototype.”

Commenting on the significance of integrating semi-transparent perovskite solar cells with building windows and facades, Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, expressed, “This integration represents a promising avenue towards achieving our net-zero targets, leveraging innovative technologies to propel us towards a sustainable future.”

Perovskite Innovation remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing solar window technology. It is also focusing on developing high-efficiency silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells. The company seeks to play a pivotal role in realizing a greener, more sustainable energy landscape through collaborative efforts with key stakeholders and continued innovation.

Samsung India Launches Two High Capacity Power Banks with Super-Fast Charging

BENGALURU, India- 7th May 2024 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of two power banks that have been designed for the convenience of users on the go. The 20000mAh power bank comes with 45W super-fast 2.0 charging and the 10000mAh power bank supports wireless charging and 25W super-fast wired charging, offering users great options to keep their devices charged on the go.

The 45W 20000mAh power bank, priced at INR 4299, supports triple port charging capability and can charge three devices simultaneously. Users can not only charge their smartphones but can also charge headphones, gaming consoles, cameras or laptops concurrently with added convenience and far less hassle. Using high-quality lithium-ion batteries, Samsung’s 20000mAh power bank supports low current charging and is compatible with mainstream smartphones and digital devices, meeting users’ high daily demand for power.

The 25W 10000mAh super-fast power bank, priced at INR 3499, can charge a wide range of devices including smartphones, watches, buds, and digital devices. The dual-port charging capability of the power bank allows users to plug in and power two devices at once. Additionally, the Qi-certified power bank can charge a wide range of digital devices wirelessly with up to 7.5W.

The power banks are made with UL-certified recycled materials which help reduce carbon emissions and conserve the planet’s precious resources.

Welspun Living Ltd. appoints Naiyya Saggi as Independent Director

Mumbai,7th May 2024 Welspun Living Ltd, a leading player in Home Textiles, Flooring Solutions, and Advanced Textiles, proudly announces the appointment of Naiyya Saggi as an Independent Director, effective from April 25th, 2024.

Ms. Saggi will serve her first term as an Independent Director for four years, ending on April 24, 2028. With an illustrious career spanning 16 years, she is the founder of BabyChakra and currently Group Co-Founder and President of The Good Glamm Group, a digital-first beauty & personal care conglomerate. Naiyya Saggi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the boardroom. She is an accomplished leader in consumer-centric industries and holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School, where she was a Fulbright and JN Tata Scholar. Naiyya also did her BALLB (HONS) from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Naiyya is a pivotal figure in the start-up ecosystem, known for building new-age consumer brands, and communities and for being one of India’s top voices for women in technology. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Naiyya is a member of The National Taskforce for Regulatory Issues at DPIIT Ministry of Commerce & an elected Governing Council member of The Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai, a body representing the $50 BN Mumbai tech ecosystem and comprising of 50 Unicorn & Soonicorn founders. Naiyya is also an Advisor to STEER World, a globally recognized advanced manufacturing Deep Tech company. She is also an Advisory Board member of The Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Association. Naiyya has been a mentor at Facebook’s #SheLeadsTech & Google for India, an advisor to the Govt of India’s National Startup Awards, and is also a prolific angel investor.

Naiyya is one of the few Indian entrepreneurs featured for her journey of building & merging her first company BabyChakra in a Harvard Business School case study. Recognized as one of India’s Top Entrepreneurs and Women in Tech, Naiyya has received accolades from the Economic Times, Entrepreneur India, Business World, Wharton India Economic Forum, and many other international and domestic forums. She initiated a partnership between Mint, Startup India, and others to publish a ground-breaking report on ‘100 Women Entrepreneurs Building India’. Passionate about financial inclusion, she founded ‘The Mompreneur Platform’ Asia’s largest initiative to support 1 lakh mom micro-entrepreneurs in collaboration with Startup India & Hindustan Times.

“Dipali Goenka, CEO & MD of Welspun Living, on the appointment of Naiyya Saggi, said, ‘Naiyya’s joining marks a strategic milestone for Welspun Living. Her profound expertise, honed through years of entrepreneurial journey in consumer-centric industries, brings a fresh perspective to our board. Naiyya’s strategic insights, particularly gleaned from her B2C and e-commerce experience align seamlessly with our vision for propelling Welspun Living’s B2C growth trajectory. With AI and ML disrupting the space, the importance of digital takes center stage. Naiyya’s deep understanding of the digital landscape and consumer behavior will help us leverage the power of technology and innovation to create delightful experiences for our customers.

Naiyya Saggi, in her statement on the appointment, says, “It is my privilege to join Welspun Living Ltd. as an Independent Director. Welspun’s commitment to excellence and innovation is commendable, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success. I believe my experience in consumer-focused industries, bringing in a robust digital DNA in brand building and my passion for sustainable, inclusive growth with profit and purpose align perfectly with Welspun’s values. I look forward to collaborating with the board and management team to drive strategic initiatives and create value for all stakeholders.”

Magnifi and Linius Fuse Live and Archive Content to Redefine Personalized Video Streaming

India, 7th May 2024 — Magnifi by VideoVerse an AI-powered video editing and automated highlights generation SaaS product, by VideoVerse, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Linius Technologies Limited (ASX: LNU) , the only cloud-based solution that unlocks the value of video archives with immersive and deeply personalized viewer experiences, to revolutionize personalized video streaming experiences by integrating cutting-edge AI-driven video technology with innovative video virtualization capabilities.

This transformative collaboration introduces groundbreaking solutions that seamlessly merge live and historical archive content, delivering automated, personalized highlights and highly tailored video streams. By combining Magnifi’s expertise in AI-driven video editing and Linius’ advanced video virtualization platform, users will benefit from a new level of interactivity and customization in their video consumption.

“The automated highlights market is a well-established market with both Magnifi and Linius seeking to disrupt that market with our technologies,” stated Linius CEO, James Brennan “Together, the companies will accelerate that disruption and bring even greater value and innovation to customers. I am excited to be working with the Magnifi team on several near-term opportunities and to further integrate our technologies into highly differentiated offerings.”

The collaboration enables Magnifi and Linius to enhance value to customers through bundled offerings that provide control over preferred content directly to the fans.

Key benefits:

Monetizing Archives: By adding Linius’ Whizzard Portal archive product to their portfolio, Magnifi extends their market-leading solution for live content to their clients’ vast archives. With Magnifi’s AI integrated into Linius, AI-generated highlights from large historical archives can be combined with live content. These are then transformed into multiple mobile-friendly aspect ratios through Magnifi’s ball & player tracking AI – offering unique automated fan engagement solutions with personalized video streams.

Viewer Engagement through Personalisation: Customers can create new revenue streams and monetize data in ground-breaking ways. By leveraging Linius’ Whizzard Captivate product along with Magnifi’s AI-generated metadata, personalized highlights can be generated in milliseconds based on user preferences, enabling broadcasters/OTTs, federations, and teams to forge deeper connections with audiences and capitalize on their engagement.

Cost Savings and Efficiency: Using the Linius platform to create virtual highlights reduces the need for processing and storage of actual video files. Linius’s just-in-time approach to rendering and distribution of video streams combined with Magnifi’s automated publishing workflows provide customers with enormous operational efficiencies and substantial cost benefits.

“Our new partnership with Linius will allow us to bring greater capability to our customers, unlocking the full value of their live and archived content,” said Vinayak Shrivastav, CEO, Magnifi. “We are excited to be creating the world’s first truly personalized AI-driven automated highlights solution for our customers and their viewers. This unique capability will change the way viewers consume content.”

The joint solution was demonstrated at the recent NAB Show in Las Vegas in April 2024. Both companies will continue to target broadcasters, sporting federations, leagues, and rights holders globally. Magnifi and Linius will combine sales efforts in certain markets to target accelerated growth.

Nanighar Ties Up With Zomato For Its New Phase Of Expansion

Kolkata, 7th May 2024 Following a successful home-chefs prepared food delivery option and serving as the platform for city women culinary entrepreneurs, Nanighar has tied up with Zomato to take its coveted associates to the next level of serving much-loved delicacies on a live-on-day delivery basis.

So now, customers can order freshly made basic meals from certified Momchefs and Homechefs of Nanighar and get the food within 1 hour through Zomato App. For the pre-order, Nanighar has the option of 6 hours to 15 days of bookings.

Home chefs and mom chefs prepare freshly made meals, and many of them do their shopping daily to ensure that they provide fresh ingredients so that nothing is pre-cooked which is promoted on the Nanighar app. This time, a few Nanighar chefs will be accepting live orders for the basic meals and the food will be delivered promptly in an hour through the Zomato app. It is specially curated to cater to office orders and people having busy schedules. Moreover, it continues with the existing format of pre-booking as it would be giving a wide array of chef moms to serve the customers. Further, food like Echorer Dalna, Chital Macher Muithya, Biriyani, Mughlai Parathas, Mutton Dak Bungalow, Ilish Bhapa, Bhetki Paturi, etc. all these extravagant delicacies mainly have to be pre-ordered.

Aiming to empower homemakers with a penchant for cooking, Nanighar has been the brainchild of entrepreneur Debjani Mookherjee launched in 2019. Nanighar was established to empower individuals, especially mothers and homemakers by harnessing their culinary skills. It has successfully transformed talented home chefs into independent entrepreneurs.

According to Ms. Mookherjee, this is an attempt to give more opportunities to those mom chefs who can deliver food daily. “We have integrated our app where interested customers can avail the option of booking process in two options – pre-order (minimum 6 hours advance) and live or instant order (you will receive food within 1 hour). The live one will take them to the Zomato app for delivery purposes. Further, Momchefs have the best cooking skills, and Nanighar helps them with attaining all the necessary food licenses, training on hygiene, undertaking photo shoots, proper packaging, digital marketing, etc. so you get the best home-cooked meals delivered on time. We make sure all our chefs are well trained in all these aspects and you get fresh, hygienic daily home food with pure love. It’s like from another mom to my children #maakahatkakhana,” Ms. Mookherjee explains.

Rishabh Pant’s Diet Secret: Know How He Made His Comeback In Indian Cricket Team

Rishabh Pant, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman for the Indian cricket team, has made a remarkable comeback after a serious accident, bolstered significantly by a dedicated dietary regimen that facilitated his substantial weight loss of 16 kg in just four months. His nutritional strategy, which was central to his recovery and return to peak physical form, has been extensively documented in a detailed feature on TheHealthSite.com, which is also one of the digital assets of IndiaDotcom Digital Private Limited.

The cornerstone of Pant’s diet, as highlighted by TheHealthSite.com, was an emphasis on gut health. This was achieved through a diet incorporating natural debloating powders made from herbs and spices, under the guidance of his nutritionist Shweta Shah. These preparations were crucial in enhancing the gut lining and preventing digestive issues, particularly important given Pant’s intensive medication regimen during his recovery.

Key Elements of Pant’s Diet as revealed by TheHealthSite.com:

1. Khichdi:

In the initial recovery phase, the diet prescribed by Shah included khichdi, a nourishing traditional Indian dish made from rice and lentils. This meal was specifically chosen for its ease of digestion and high nutritional value, enhanced further with vegetables and spices to aid recovery when Pant’s body was most vulnerable.

2. Ayurvedic Foods:

Shah, an advocate of Ayurvedic principles, avoided synthetic supplements and instead, incorporated natural, wholesome foods that are foundational to Ayurvedic medicine. As detailed on TheHealthSite.com, these foods were selected to improve Pant’s energy and stamina, critical for his athletic performance.

3. Alkaline Juices:

To address the gastric issues caused by ongoing medication, Shah included alkaline juices in Pant’s diet. These were crafted from a mix of anti-inflammatory ingredients like carrot, beetroot, amla (Indian gooseberry), mint, coriander, celery, and cucumber, helping to neutralize stomach acid and enhance overall health.

4. Spinach Dal Idli and Lean Meat Preparations:

Further diversifying Pant’s recovery diet, Shah introduced protein-rich and fiber-rich foods like spinach dal idli and carefully prepared lean chicken curry, using minimal oil. These dishes, as reported by TheHealthSite.com, were designed to be nutritious yet supportive of weight management, supplying essential proteins for muscle repair and strength, vital for Pant’s rigorous training demands.

The disciplined approach to nutrition, as described in detail on TheHealthSite.com, underscores the pivotal role targeted dietary strategies play in an athlete’s recovery and performance. Pant’s comeback not only highlights his dedication and resilience but also showcases the critical influence of specialized nutritional planning in professional sports.