'गामा फाऊंडेशन फिल्म्स' आणि 'छाया प्रॉडक्शन'च्या ‘फ्रेंच फ़्राईस’, ‘पँडेमिक द ब्राइट साइड’, ‘स्पेशल पेन्टिंग’ आणि ‘लुडो क्वीन’ लघुपटांचे गोव्यातील आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सव "एनएफडीसी फिल्म बाजार" स्पेशल स्क्रिनिंग.

भारतातील अत्यंत प्रतिष्ठेचा मानला जाणाऱ्या "गोवा आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सव" आणि  "एनएफडीसी फिल्म बाजार" २०२२ मध्ये पहिल्यांदाच लघुपट निर्मितीत उतरलेल्या ‘गामा फाऊंडेशन फिल्म्स’ने बाजी मारली आहे. त्यांच्या चारही मराठी लघुपट चित्रपट या विभागात यावर्षीच्या "मार्केट स्क्रीनिंग" आणि "विव्हिंग रूम" या विभागात स्क्रीनिंग संपन्न झाले आहे. या चारही लघुपटांसाठी ‘गामा फाऊंडेशन फिल्म्स’सोबत 'छाया प्रॉडक्शन'ने सहनिर्मिती केली आहे. या महोत्सवात या लघुपटाचे सिलेक्शन झाल्याने यातील आशय वैश्विक स्तरावर पोहचण्यास विशेष मदत झाली असून देश विदेशातील अनेक मान्यवरांनी या लघुपटांचे कौतुक केले आहे.

एन.एफ.डी.सी फिल्म बाजार हे एक प्रकारचे संपूर्ण चित्रपटसृष्टी करता लागणारी आर्थिक सहाय्य व्यवस्था आणि सहनिर्मिती त्याच बरोबर फिल्म्स रिलीझ व  डिस्ट्रिब्युशन यांचा दुवा जोडणारे व्यासपीठ आहे. विविध दर्जेदार कलाकृतींना भक्कम पाठबळ देण्याचे काम एन.एफ.डी.सी फिल्म बाजार सातत्याने करीत आहे.

'गामा फाऊंडेशन फिल्म्स' निर्मित आणि 'छाया प्रॉडक्शन' सहनिर्मित एकूण ४ लघुपटांचे प्रदर्शन करण्यात या महोत्सवात करण्यात आले.[ (फ्रेंच फ़्राईस (हॉरर) /पँडेमिक द ब्राइट साइड( फॅमिली ड्रामा)/स्पेशल पेन्टिंग (हॉरर) /लुडो क्वीन (हॉरर) ] लघुपटांचे दिग्दर्शन अनुक्रमे अमृता देवधर आणि नंदू धुरंधर यांनी केले आहे. या लघुपटांचे कथा लेखन अमृता देवधर आणि कल्पना राणे यांनी केले आहे.

गोव्यातील महोत्सवाला दिग्दर्शिका अमृता देवधर, दिग्दर्शक नंदू धुरंधर,  सहनिर्माते संदीप कामत उपस्थित होते.  भारतीय आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सव (IFFI), आशियातील सर्वात जुना व भारतातील सर्वात मोठा आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सव असून दरवर्षी या महोत्सवात दर्जेदार राष्ट्रीय आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपटांची निवड होते. चित्रपट रसिकांसाठी ही एक पर्वणी असते.

Agritech start-up Arya.ag reports four-fold jump in profits in H1FY23

India’s largest agritech player continues its distinct and consistent momentum on profitability with a six-fold jump in gross revenues

India, November 29, 2022 — Arya.ag, India’s fastest-growing integrated grain commerce platform, today announced a record-breaking four-fold jump in profits H1FY23 revenues. The company reported a profit of 14.38 crores, an increase over its last year's base 3.86 crores. These profits have been driven by a six-fold increase in gross revenues in the same period. The platform has an AUM of over 15000 crores making it India’s largest grain commerce platform. The increase in profitability can be attributed to its distinct ability to layer multiple services on the same grain of the same customer. The platform enables the farmer to store her produce immediately after harvest, to avoid distress sales. It embeds finance on the same stored grain through its fintech engine, and when prices improve in the post-harvest period, it helps the farmer sell the produce by connecting her to many buyers. It earns revenues at each step, with the cost decreasing at each step. The platform has seen unprecedented profits.

Arya.ag holds the unique distinction of being the only profitable agritech in the country, in a scenario where startups have seen significant burn and reported large losses. Arya.ag has been able to develop a resilient and scalable model built on profitability.

The gross revenues reached INR 622 crore for the half-year fiscal period that ended September 30, 2022, and its gross trade value also increased a phenomenal 5X compared to a year-ago period. The digital lending arm crossed the INR 350 crore mark with negligible NPAs growing at a rate of almost 2X on a yearly comparison. This also makes Arya.ag the largest platform for post-harvest finance. In terms of subscriber acquisition too, the agritech start-up retained its accelerated momentum to scale it to over 15000 subscribers cumulative for all its three integrated services, namely intelligent warehousing, digital lending, and digital market linkages.

Noteworthy developments for Arya.ag during the period under consideration include:

·      Acquiring stake in computer-vision start-up, Assert AI

·      Acquisition of agriculture data science company, Prakshep

·      Launch of Insta-loan services that enable the farming community to avail loans instantly against their stored commodity at Arya.ag’s intelligent warehouses through tech-led digital linkages

·      Introduction of pioneering Insta-Release services that allow farmers to gain complete control of their farm produce immediately upon repayment of loans

Anand Chandra, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Arya.ag said, “As India’s largest agritech  platform, we have been able to establish unprecedented relevance of our services to the Agri ecosystem. By solving for the end-to-end needs of our customers through integrated services, we have been able to create a highly scalable and profitable model.

Another of Arya.ag’s unique capabilities has been the tech-led approach towards consolidating and enriching its value proposition to end-users. The start-up is in the advanced stages of introducing the country’s first-of-its-kind public agri blockchain ledger.

ABOUT ARYA

Arya.ag, India’s largest and fastest-growing integrated grain commerce that eliminates the trust deficit in the grain commerce value chain through its disruptive integrated PAN India platform that delivers value to all stakeholders by enabling access to high-quality produce, products, and services. Powered by an exponentially growing layer of visibility and control currently stretching across 425 districts in 21 states, 10,000 warehouses and USD 2 billion of grain, Arya.ag offers the assurance of quality supply to buyers and on-time fair payment for their produce and allied services to seller. It seamlessly embeds finance to maximize value for both sellers and buyers and the platform facilitates over USD 700 Mn of finance annually. More at www.arya.ag

ViewSonic Launches New X1 & X2 LED Projectors that Easily Turn Your Home into an Entertainment Space

Simple Yet Powerful Home Cinema Solutions with Immersive Audiovisuals

India| 29^th November 2022 – Bringing a new realm to the X series projector segment, ViewSonic Corp., a leading global visual solutions provider, unveiled Full HD Smart LED Home Projectors - X1 and X2 to elevate home entertainment for cinema enthusiasts. Experience an unmatched entertainment with flexible options for installation, these projectors are ViewSonic’s first lamp-free high brightness smart projector for home.

The new addition to the X-series, X1 and X2 LED projectors are designed for all home entertainment spaces. Incorporating 3rd generation LED technology, these projectors provide brighter visuals and vibrant colours with a lifespan of 30,000-hour. Adapting enhanced audio experience, the projectors are embedded with a built-in Harman Kardon speaker, giving perfect home screenings of movies, live sports, and for playing video games. With its upgraded features and technology, both projectors substitute frequent lamp replacement and hazardous mercury projecting high-resolution with its 3,100 LED Lumens of brightness. In addition, with its 125% Rec. 709 colours wide colour gamut, both projectors deliver bright and true-to-life visuals in Full HD resolution unaffected by ambient light.

Mr. Muneer Ahmad, Vice President Sales and Marketing ViewSonic India, said, “Significant breakthroughs have brought the movie experience home, and our new additions, X1 and X2, are a perfect testimony of the same. The projectors aim at delivering the best home entertainment experience in the Indian projector market. We are striving to improve the home entertainment segment with our new LED projector solutions. As a pioneer and leader in LED technology, we aim to bring an exclusive and immersive viewing experience for all movie enthusiasts. We also aim to further develop and empower the sector with our 3rd generation of LED projectors. One of the core USPs of these projectors is that they provide immersive audio-visuals on a big screen anytime without significant installation and setup necessary.”

Building an Entertainment Hub Effortlessly

For living rooms or recreational spaces, ViewSonic’s X1- Smart LED home projector model can be mounted on the ceiling to utilise the area better. For smaller rooms, ViewSonic’s X2 Short Throw Smart LED Home Projector can be set on a tabletop, projecting a 100" large screen from just 1.53m away. These visual solutions are combined with quality audio from dual Harman Kardon speakers, genuinely turning the room into an immersive entertainment space at home.

The X1 is loaded with exceptional features like a lens shift control knob that can vertically modify the image. Additionally, it offers versatility when placing the projector on the ceiling thanks to its 1.3x optical zoom lens. Users can choose a setup location within a range to get a large image that doesn't interfere with existing interior designs, such as hanging lights or support beams.

Instant Enjoyment for Immersive Cinema Experience 

Turning the space into a mini cinema hall, both X1 and X2 projectors provide a simple and intuitive setup in the comfort of one's home. Both projectors provide perfectly-shaped images from the top and side views, featuring a H/V keystone, four corner adjustments, and an auto keystone.

Furthermore, the screen mirroring features allow easy streaming from smart devices to the big screen. The projector also allows connecting a gaming console via a USB-C port, offering an extensive array of options for entertainment. 

Additionally, the projector is loaded with features like easy Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi connection to attach Bluetooth headphones for private enjoyment for movie evenings or music streamed directly from your smartphone, making video streaming simpler than ever. 

Model	MRP	Availability
ViewSonic X1- Smart LED home projector	INR 1,99,000	November 2022
ViewSonic X2- Smart LED home projector	INR 2,25,000	November 2022

The ViewSonic X1 and X2 projector are priced at INR 1,99,000 and INR 2,25,000 respectively.

About ViewSonic:

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions with a presence in over 100 cities around the world. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that includes monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference”. To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com. Follow #ViewSonicIndia #ViewSonic

BeatO appoints Siddharth Sehgal as its new CFO

●       Prior to joining BeatO, Siddharth worked with EY India as an Associate Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services

New Delhi, 29 November, 2022: BeatO, a comprehensive digital care platform for controlling and reversing diabetes, today announced the appointment of Siddharth Sehgal as its new CFO.

Mr. Sehgal comes with more than a decade of leadership experience and 20 years of rich and diverse experience in M&A, financial planning and analysis, tax and regulatory matters. He will be responsible for re-orienting the finance function commensurate with BeatO’s scale up plans and assisting in charting out long term strategy at BeatO.

Speaking on his appointment, Gautam Chopra, Co-Founder, BeatO commented, “We are pleased to on board Siddharth as our Chief Financial Officer. His in-depth knowledge and diverse experience will help BeatO in charting its strategic direction and priming the organization for our aggressive growth plans. Siddharth will also be developing a process led organization with a strong governance framework.”

Before joining BeatO, Mr Sehgal was working with EY India as an Associate Partner, where he assisted clients in transaction structuring, deal execution and tax and regulatory matters. Prior to EY, he has worked in leadership roles in professional services with M&A as domain expertise. 

Siddharth Sehgal, CFO, BeatO said, “BeatO has been a front runner in making diabetes care accessible and affordable for all and to raise awareness about this condition among fellow citizens. I am inspired by their mission and enthusiasm. They have built a great team and a solid product.  I look forward to contributing with my experience as we build BeatO for its next phase of growth.”

Having freshly raised $33 million, BeatO is looking at strengthening their leadership further, as more roles open up within the company. Along with this significant appointment, BeatO has also hired fresh talent from B-schools including ISB, where BeatO was present on Day Zero, and hired for roles across Product, Growth and the Founders Office to keep the momentum going.

About BeatO

BeatO is a digital app-based platform that provides clinically proven, comprehensive diabetes care programs to prevent, control & reverse diabetes under the guidance of experts. The results of these programs have been published by top institutions such as the American Diabetes Association (ADA) & International Diabetes Federation (IDF). BeatO’s ecosystem includes its innovative smartphone-connected glucometers that work in unison with the BeatO app and an experienced team of experts - health coaches, nutritionists and top doctors. BeatO's AI powered app provides personalized insights & real-time, data-driven care via its experts. BeatO also provides a complete one-stop solution for all daily diabetes essentials such as medicines, lab tests, diabetes friendly foods & products.

Sadar24 aims to raise 25% on sales this holiday season

Sadar24 e-marketplace platform has performed well in the market and aiming to raise manifold in terms of sale this holiday season

 

New Delhi, 29th Nov, 2022: Sadar24, a Delhi-based e-commerce platform founded by Mr. Nitin Goel with co-founders Mr. Mahavir Mittal and Mr. Sonal Garg is one of India's greatest omnichannel marketplace aims to increase their sales by 25% this festive season. During diwali Sadar24's e-marketplace, where more than 1000’s of vendors from tier 2 and tier 3 around the nation displayed their wares, had phenomenal sales. Small traders and retailers continued to witness soaring demand on their platform.

Sadar24 developed their platform into a number of new categories, including fashion & lifestyle, consumer electronics, home & kitchen to achieve their aim for this holiday.

Sadar24 intends to work with 50,000+ vendors across India. They now work with over 1000’s vendors across India. The vendors offer their goods online through Sadar24 Platform, an Indian-based B2C e-commerce platform. By the end of this year, Sadar24 will expand its number of states in India.

Mr. Nitin Goel, Co-founder, Sadar24 said: “By the end of the year, Sadar24 hopes to increase sales by 25%. India is the most significant market, as such. In the next three years, India will overtake as the second-largest buying market and we want to be a major player in this growth for the nation.”

With the tagline “Sabse Sasta Sabse Accha” Sadar24 is an aggregator E-commerce platform that works to connect SME, MSME, small vendors, traders, and unorganised markets involved in manufacturing & trading of different products.

Since Sadar24 target customers are homemakers and families, they have offered them special gift hampers like Cosmetics and Candles and lights this Diwali.

Using digitalization and a basic Internet connection, putting the iconic Sadar Bazar of Old Delhi online for the first time ever. Sadar24.com is a brand owned by Masonic E Com Pvt. Ltd.

About Company

Sadar24 is an e-commerce company and is focused on small vendors and manufacturers, MSMEs, housewives, and students who were keen to work online but didn’t have any technical background, and who also hadn’t worked online before. Sadar24 has converted the physical market and the individuals who were managing on various social media platforms to an online strategy. Sadar24 provided them with the finest support, including free photographs, free listings, and 0% commission, to name a few.

DishiS launches a new range of celestial zodiac pendants

The trend of accessory fashion is constantly adapting and evolving. Zodiac accessories are the new talk of the town and gaining popularity in the market. Therefore, DishiS introduced a new line of zodiac pendants designed exclusively for astrology enthusiasts. 

Individuals from all walks of life, especially young women, are applying astrology to help them guide and navigate through life decisions and purchasing zodiac accoutrements and clothing worldwide. The collection of fulgurating pendants is available in every astrological sign. The "BIS Hallmarked’ pendants are incredibly versatile and come in rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold, comprising up to 14KT and 18KT of gold. These pendants are the ultimate pick for every lady who is looking for fashionable jewellery based on the zodiac.

The whirlwind trend of zodiac jewellery led DishiS to launch celestial neck pieces for individuals who love stargazing and horoscopes. 

As quoted by Dishi Somani, Founder of DishiS Jewels, "The range of stellar pendants is crafted especially for individuals who want to add the elements of astrology to their lifestyle."

While each necklace in your collection might hold a special significance, we frequently identify with these sun signs or moon signs inspired designs as if they were a natural progression of our personality. No matter which zodiac sign you belong to, the earth, water, fire, and air signs feel incredibly personal and even reassuring at times. If you want to customise your jewellery collection, the selection of pendants is the best way to do so while also adding a peculiar touch.

OBEN ELECTRIC RAISES USD 4 MILLION IN ITS PRE-SERIES A ROUND AHEAD OF DELIVERIES

•                     Oben Electric raises fresh funds of USD 4Mn ahead of the deliveries of its maiden electric motorcycle ‘RORR’

•                     Funds will be utilized to increase production capacity and fulfilling pre-orders obtained for RORR

•                     With a ready product, orders at hand and deliveries around the corner, Oben Electric plans to raise USD 50Mn through its Series A round, for further growth of the company

 

November 29, 2022, Bengaluru: Oben Electric, a Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle start-up has raised USD 4 Mn as part of its Pre-Series A round of funding. It was led by US India EV Angels LLC, followed by Dholakia Ventures and existing investor We Founder Circle.

“We are happy to share that we are now heading towards our next milestone in our ongoing EV journey, whilst moving towards meeting the larger vision. These funds will be used to fulfil existing orders, ramp up production capacity, and expand our distribution network,” said Ms. Madhumita Agrawal, Founder and CEO, Oben Electric.

Commenting on his current investment, Mr. Anirudh Pangarkar, US India EV Angels stated, "We were impressed by the product and its advanced battery technology, giving the company an edge over its competitors. Their hands-on experience can be seen in the design, safety, and robustness of the product. This makes Oben Electric, a tour de force in the EV industry."

Mr. Dravya Dholakia, Dholakia Ventures said, “Oben RORR has an excellent design with a great riding experience and makes a strong value proposition for the customer in its segment. We believe that after ‘Make in India’, it’s now time for ‘Design in India for the World’ and Oben Electric is at the forefront.”

The company has a healthy order book from India and export markets alike, for its first electric motorcycle RORR, comparable to a 150cc ICE motorcycle. Deliveries of the same are slated to begin from Q1, 2023. According to the company, RORR has been developed basis global benchmarks and is well-positioned to enter various international markets in the future.

Mr. Bimal Kalvani, a lead investor in the current round added, “Oben's first product RORR with its imminent commercial launch and sales, future product pipeline, and strategy are well suited for exponential growth across global markets.”

With a ready product, orders at hand and deliveries around the corner, Oben Electric further intends to raise USD 50Mn through its upcoming Series A round, for further growth of the company.

Previously, the company had raised over USD 2Mn in a seed round in December 2021 from We Founder Circle (WFC), GVK Family Office, MD of Fortune 50 PE Fund & CXOs of MNCs. The funding was seen as one of the largest seed rounds raised at the time by an electric two-wheeler OEM in the country.

Commenting on WFC’s participation in the Pre-Series-A Round, Mr. Neeraj Tyagi, Founder & CEO, WFC said, “We are excited to participate again in the Pre-Series A round after the seed round, as RORR has received an overwhelming response from customers. Through this fundraising, Oben Electric will be able to start their deliveries from Q1, 2023.”

About Oben Electric

Oben Electric is an electric motorcycle start-up, founded in Aug 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru. It is an R&D-driven organization designing, developing, and manufacturing electric motorcycles in-house along with critical EV components. This is enabled by a phenomenal team of passionate technologists who bring 25+ years of collective hands-on experience in electric two-wheelers and their components, with a focus on ‘Design in India for the World’.

It is playing a pivotal role in changing the electric two-wheeler landscape of India with many firsts to its name. It is pioneering the use of advanced battery chemistry such as LFP in E2Ws in the country, which is significantly safer, longer, and cleaner than other widely used battery chemistries. The company also holds 18+ patents for its proprietary technology and EV components.

Oben Electric as an early mover is leading the adoption of electric motorcycles in India, the world’s largest motorcycle market. With insignificant competition today, the company intends to become the largest electric motorcycle OEM globally.

MasterChef Junior Australia S3 comes to Zee Café to challenge your culinary knowledge

 

Witness Melissa Leong, Andy Allen, and Jock Zonfrillo as they grill the young talents and hunt for the best chef

Mumbai, 29^th November 2022: The pantry is ready to feel the heat as the young cooking talents rush inside to prove the metal of their knowledge of culinary. Zee Café brings viewers, little bundles of joy who would not only make you question your gastronomic understanding but also would entertain you with their innocent but intelligent talks in ‘MasterChef Junior Australia S3’. Witness the hunt for Australia’s third junior Masterchef on all weekdays at 11 PM starting 06^th December 2022. Challenges, tasks and battles will spice up your living room as these kids take the kitchen clash a notch higher.

‘MasterChef Junior Australia’ has been a hit amongst viewers in all its seasons as the viewers enjoy the innocent energy of the kids battling their way to winning the ultimate title. With multiple challenges, countless hurdles and the never give up attitude of the contestants, this season is sure to make everyone’s mouth water as they hoot for their favourite. Witness the best blend of flavours from across the world as only the best will suffice the journey to win the acclaimed title.

The stakes are high as MasterChef Junior Australia S3 contestants battle out for the final title!

Witness the fight to be the best culinary artist in MasterChef Junior Australia S3 weekdays at 11 PM starting December 06, only on Zee Café

Premiumization Drove Smartphone Market Growth This Festive Season

Mumbai, 29 November 2022 – The premium segment of the smartphone market grew faster during the two weeks of Navratri and Dusshera compared to the preceding two weeks of Shraddh, according to the findings of GfK, a global leader in data and analytics. Other segments grew faster during the weeks of Dhanteras and Diwali.

According to the GfK report, smartphone sales increased by 40% during Navratra and Dussehra compared to Shradh. The premium segment and 5G-enabled devices drove the majority of the growth. 5G devices grew by 51% and accounted for 48% of the market during Navratri and Dusshera as compared to 24% contribution during festival period in year 2021.  The sales contribution of 5G devices by value was around 75%.

When compared to Navratri and Dusshera weeks, Dhanteras and Diwali saw a 41% increase in smartphone volumes. The sub-15K price segment gained the most, with volumes increasing by more than 50% and contributing 24% to the overall Smartphone category (34% same period in 2021).

Anant Jain, Head of Market Intelligence, India at GfK, said: “This festive season, Indian smartphone shoppers were back in action, splurging after the mood-dampening COVID-19 pandemic in previous years. Every year, by the end of September, people do not shop due to Shradh, which is immediately followed by festivities. That is when people tend to splurge the most. GfK’s weekly report reflects interesting insights into the festive season. The premium smartphone segment during the same time period (₹40K+ segment) grew by 60%. Total smartphone category revenue grew by 38% where 6-6.5" screen size contributed 54% by value and grew by 41%- during Navratri and Dusshera v/s Shradh season this year.”

On the other hand, the GfK report shows that 4G device sales increased by 48% during dhanteras and Diwali period while 5G only increased by 32%, indicating that manufacturers are clearing 4G-enabled inventory through support schemes. During this period, devices with 6.5-7" screen size grew faster (61%) and contributed 50% to the overall smartphone category.

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Disclaimer: GfK’s Weekly report is a representation of Organized retail and represents 70% (by sales units) of the channel in the country

New computational tools help in better epilepsy surgery results, finds studies by Amrita Hospital

Mumbai, 29^th November: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting about 60 lakh people in India. In 70 % of these patients, seizures can be controlled with medical treatment. However, 30 % of patients, (approximately 16 lakh patients in India), have drug-resistant epilepsy which is a severe form of epilepsy that does not respond to medical treatment.

Surgery can be used to remove the 'epileptic focus' from where the seizure originates in patients who have not been helped by medical treatment. A major challenge in epilepsy surgery is the accurate identification of this ‘epileptic focus’. 

To overcome this challenge, the Centre for Epilepsy at Amrita Hospital, Kochi conducted multiple studies between the years 2015 and 2019 in around 100 difficult-to-treat epilepsy patients. They developed and implemented new computational tools which can accurately identify the epileptic focus.  

Said Dr. Siby Gopinath, Clinical Professor, Amrita Advanced Centre for Epilepsy, Amrita Hospital, “in many patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, even high-resolution MRI scans fail to identify the precise brain regions from where the seizure originates. This makes it difficult for these patients to undergo epilepsy surgery. Without having enough treatment options, their quality of life gets diminished, and they become dependent on others due to unpredictable and recurring seizures.”   

He further added, “with this novel technology, more patients with epilepsy who previously did not have the option for surgical treatment can now undergo surgery and avail freedom from seizures. Accurate identification of the epileptic focus in the brain will help surgeons to precisely remove the abnormal brain tissues and minimize the risks and side effects of epilepsy surgery.”

These computational tools use brain images from PET and MRI Scans and EEG recordings of the brain.  EEG (electroencephalogram) is the recording of brain waves by placing electrodes on the scalp or surgically placing them inside the brain (stereo EEG). By integrating data from brain images and EEG, computational tools rank the brain regions from the most abnormal to the least to accurately identify the epileptic focus for planning the surgery. Accurate identification of the epileptic focus not only helps to gain better results in epilepsy surgery but also in the implementation of new treatment modalities such as Deep Brain Stimulation or laser ablations performed in difficult to treat epilepsy cases.

For more Information, Please contact: sarithaiv@am.amrita.edu,9778689817/994602544

AMRITA HOSPITAL, KOCHI (www.amritahospitals.org)

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Hospital), based in Kochi, is one of the premier hospitals in South Asia. Founded in 1998 by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (known worldwide as Amma), it offers a full range of primary and speciality-care medical services. Amma’s vision of providing advanced medical care to the poor and disadvantaged was the inspiration for Amrita Hospital, which today is a 1,300-bed

(490 units) tertiary referral and teaching hospital, serving more than 8 lakh outpatients and more than 50,000 inpatients annually.

The massive healthcare infrastructure with over 3.33 million sq.ft. of built-up area, spread over 125 acres of land, supports a daily patient volume of approximately 3,500 outpatients with 95 percent inpatient occupancy. There are 12 super-speciality departments, 45 other departments, 4,500 support staff and 670 faculty members. The hospital’s extensive infrastructure offers facilities comprising 28 modern operating theatres, 275 equipped intensive-care beds, a fully computerised and networked Hospital

Information System (HIS), a fully digital radiology department, 17 NABL accredited clinical laboratories and 24/7 telemedicine service.

In 2015, South Asia's first-ever Bilateral Hand Transplant Surgery was done at Amrita Hospital. The same year, Amrita Hospital won the British Medical Journal Award for the Best Surgical Team in South Asia. The Amrita team won the award for its two successful double hand transplants, the first and the second bilateral hand transplants in this region.

Cigniti in Partnership with Atom has won the Testing Team of the Year Award at The European Software Testing Awards 2022

 

Mumbai, 29^th November 2022: Cigniti Technologies, the world’s leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company, in partnership with Atom bank, UK's first app-based bank, has won the “Testing Team of the Year” at The European Software Testing Awards (TESTA) 2022 in London. Atom bank, in partnership with Cigniti, was also chosen as a finalist in three categories, namely ‘Best Test Automation Project – Functional’, ‘Testing Team of the Year’, and ‘Most Innovative Project’. TESTA celebrates companies, teams, and individuals who have accomplished significant achievements in the Software Testing and Quality Assurance space.

"This award is an outcome of the effective teamwork built around the ability to handle changing requirements, problem-solving skills, razor-focused delivery, and strong team ethos in helping our global clients like Atom bank in delivering reliable and frictionless user experiences to the end customers through software quality as a key enabler. Atom bank is one of Cigniti’s strategic clients and this recognition is a testament to our deep rooted expertise in the AI, IP-led Digital assurance, automation, continuous testing, and quality engineering services for the banking industry and the UK market,” says Srikanth Chakkilam – CEO, Cigniti Technologies.

“Atom is trusted with over £4.5bn of UK savers’ deposits and our 4.7 Trustpilot rating shows the current high level of superior digital experience we have achieved. As a strategic Digital Assurance partner for over eight years, Cigniti has helped assure our digital transformation. I appreciate the contribution the Cigniti team has made to our success” says Andy Sturrock, CTO, Atom Bank.

Simon Dawson, Head of Engineering of Atom bank said, “Atom’s app aims to set new standards for the banking sector with our pioneering digital technology allowing us to become faster, easier, and better value than anyone else out there. Over the years, Cigniti has helped us deliver complex programs of work, supported multiple concurrent initiatives, and implemented many testing innovations that have helped us improve the banking experience for our customers.”

“The strength of our relationship with Cigniti is in the people, who are committed and motivated in delivering the quality that Cigniti brings to Atom,” Simon added.

About Cigniti Technologies:

Cigniti Technologies Limited (NSE: CIGNITITEC; BSE: 534758) is the world’s leading AI & IP-led Digital Assurance and Digital Engineering services company. 4100+ Cignitians worldwide help Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises across 24 countries accelerate their digital transformation journey through various stages of digital adoption and help them achieve market leadership by providing transformation services leveraging IP and platform-led innovation with expertise across multiple verticals and domains. Our industry-leading digital assurance and AI-led digital engineering services are helping global customers with measurable outcomes, millions of dollars of savings, and significant ROI. We are headquartered in Hyderabad, India, with global offices spread across the USA, Canada, the UK, the UAE, Australia, South Africa, the Czech Republic, and Singapore. To learn more, visit www.cigniti.com.

About Atom:

Atom bank is the UK’s first app-based bank, on a mission to make the experience of borrowing and saving faster, easier, and better value than anyone else.

The bank launched operations in April 2016, and offers award-winning mortgages and savings through its app, alongside secured business lending for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Based in Durham with a team of over 470 people, Atom is here to ​​change banking for the good, for the better, and for everyone. This means focusing on customers' needs, delivering better value than the incumbents, providing an exceptional app-based experience and offering award-winning customer support via phone, chat, email, and social channels.

Atom is an engaged and active member of the North East Community. In 2022 Atom signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Durham University to progress key research and diversity initiatives. The region has one of the highest levels of youth unemployment in the UK and Atom is passionate about addressing the critical digital skills gap and helping develop young people and other groups that are under-represented within the industry.

As of November 2021, all employees enjoy a four-day working week, after Atom became the largest company - and only bank - in Britain to introduce the policy, with no reduction in salary.

The Atom executive team are highly experienced, having built and run some of the most well-respected banks in the UK. CEO Mark Mullen has 30 years’ experience in the sector and was previously CEO at the multi- award-winning telephone and internet bank first direct. The team is supported by a strong non-exec board, chaired by Bridget Rosewell CBE.

MC Square, Paradox and Srushti Tawde break the internet with a quirky recreation of Mughal-e-Aazam for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on MTV HD

~FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is being telecasted LIVE on MTV HD, Sports18 – 1 SD & HD and JioCinema~

The OG Hustler – MC Square, along with Srushti Tawde and Paradox got everyone glued to the screen with their dashing Mughal-era avatar over the weekend. What everyone assumed to be a remake of Mughal-e-Aazam turned out to be the new promo of the unmissable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022! After the immense success and popularity, these participants have gained with MTV, the three of them are back together, this time to express their wish to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar as it makes its way to MTV HD, Sports18 – 1 SD & HD and JioCinema.

The promo features Srushti as Anarkali, MC Square as Salim, and Paradox as Akbar recreating the iconic scene of Mughal-e-Aazam where Anarkali was being walled up. As Akbar denies Salim and Anarkali’s relationship, viewers will witness Salim asking Anarkali for her last wish. The twist builds up when Anarkali requests Akbar to watch the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as her last wish. Turns out, even Akbar is excited to watch this World Cup, because it’s Messi’s last.

Will Akbar fulfil her last wish? Watch the promo to know – https://sendgb.com/d1RxaetQWin

So, what are you waiting for? Tune into MTV HD, Sports18 – 1 SD & HD and JioCinema and witness the 32 teams go head-to-head with each other in this season of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022!