Cruise with Confidence on Jalesh Cruises from November 6, 2020

Restart of Cruises

* Indian Government announces commencement of cruises from October 2020῀

* Jalesh Cruises offers FREE COVID19 rapid testing to all its passengers ῀

After four months of the country experiencing lockdown, home confinement, restricted movements and no summer vacations, it is now time for some unbelievably good news! As part of its Mission Begin Again, the Indian Government has announced that it will permit cruise ships to commence sailing from 1st October. In the light of this major development, Jalesh Cruises announces the commencement of its cruise MV Karnika from Friday 6th November 2020.

In line with its commitment to its valued passengers to offer an enjoyable, safe and secure holiday in your home (away from home) on the sea, Jalesh Cruises will offer all passengers FREE rapid Covid19 and all other flu related testing at the time of embarkation! Passengers will receive their test results in 15 minutes, board the ship without any fears or worries and set sail into the blue sea and the bright horizon.

Start planning your much deserved and well-earned break aboard the magnificent MV Karnika, starting November 2020. Choose a cruise in India with your family members or friends to put the worry of the last four months behind you and create fresh, new, happy and memorable moments with your own Indian cruise line Jalesh cruises, which offers an international experience while cruising within India.

Jalesh Cruises invites Indians to hop on board its premium cruise Karnika and have a wonderful vacation without any fear. Karnika is a home away from home with the best in class amenities and offers the option of discovering the beauty of one’s own country India while sailing in the lap of comfort. 

Jurgen Bailom, President and CEO, Jalesh Cruises said, “The announcement by the Indian Government to permit sailing by cruise companies comes as a fresh breath of air to all of us. We have been waiting to set sail with passengers and we eagerly await November. The health and safety of our passengers and our crew has been and will always be our priority. I would like to reassure our valued guests that they would not find a safer and cleaner ship than Karnika. We eagerly wait to welcome guests on board Karnika with open arms and promise them an experience that will wipe away the gloom of the last few months. Our guests will return home invigorated, refreshed and all charged up after their oceanic voyage.” 

In addition to excellent accommodation, dining, entertainment and leisure offerings, Karnika is proud of its first-rate hygiene and security practices.

MV Karnika has been in Mumbai, India since 12 March 2020 and has been in India ever since.

About Jalesh Cruises

Jalesh Cruises is the owner and operator of India’s premiere cruise liner – Karnika, which commenced operations from 17th April 2019 in Mumbai. Jalesh Cruises, is India’s first multi-destination cruise line that has world-class entertainment shows, activities and exotic authentic cuisines packed with international hospitality on the high sea. The cruise is designed and customized especially for the Indian audience to experience the flavor of Indian and International culture, food & hospitality while sailing in India.

Loyal Textile Mills Launches First Reusable PPE with Triple Viral Shield Technology in India

Loyal Textile Mills Limited today launched VIRAL SHIELD a Line of Covid-19 Anti-Viral, Reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Masks and Protective Fashion Wear Range. The series has been launched in collaboration with Reliance Industries India and HeiQ from Switzerland. This PPE emerges as the World’s first Reusable PPE that has passed the Viral Penetration Test, Synthetic Blood penetration test and the SBPR test.

Triple shield protection

i) R|Elan™ FeelFresh fabric which is inherently anti-microbial inhibiting bacterial and viral* growth

ii) HeiQ Viroblock anti-viral treatment on the fabric

iii) Viral barrier PU film lamination for the first time in the world.

Loyal has strived hard to innovate a range of products that would meet the current demand for reliable and reusable protective gears during this Covid-19 pandemic. Loyal Textile Mills Limited collaborated with Reliance Industries India and HeiQ from Switzerland to innovate this reusable protective PPE, mask and fashion wear.

R|ElanTM FeelFresh (from Reliance Industries India) fibre used in manufacturing this fabric is inherently anti-microbial that inhibits any viral* or bacterial growth. The fabric is then specially treated with “HeiQ Viroblock” a latest technology innovation from Switzerland, proven to have astounding Anti-Viral efficacy of 99.99% against Coronavirus SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19).

Loyal Textile Mills limited has engineered the fabric with a Viral Barrier PU film lamination from Taiwan that adds up as another powerful protective later.

Launching the triple viral shield products from Loyal’s signature brand SUPERA SHIELDTM, Mrs. Valli M Ramaswami, Chairperson of Loyal Textile Mills Ltd., said “Loyal Textile Mills Ltd has a heritage of 125 years of continuous existence in Indian Textile Industry. Our R&D Centre recognised by the Government of India and Technical teams have 27 years of experience in Technical Textiles. During Feb/ March 2020, Loyal Management team felt the need to join the war against COVID-19 Pandemic and designed Reusable Masks and PPE Kits and today has reached a stage of offering a range of PPE clothing, masks and a range of fashion wear and casual wear, which have a triple protection technology from viruses and bacteria”.   “This is first of its kind in the world. Guided by the philosophy of our late Chairman Sri Manikam Ramaswami, we will continue to keep abreast of the technology and add several more firsts to our credit, as in the past”, she added.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Dhamodaraswamy Devadas, Chief Technology and Business Development Officer of Loyal Textiles Mills Limited said, “This reusable PPE products can be washed ten times and sterilized 10 times for reuse. Heat Sealing PU tapes have been used to seal the seams. All the three  components of the PPE have been tested and passed for Viral Penetration test ASTM F 1671 – 2013, Synthetic Blood penetration test ASTM F 1670/F and the seams have passed SBPR test ASTM 1670-08 (2014). This is the World’s first Reusable PPE that has passed the Viral Penetration Test. ” 

Mr. Dhamodaraswamy Devadas, also added, “SS 95 medical respiratory type Mask launched today is a Reusable N95 type of mask with the same level of protection of 95% Particulate Filtration Efficiency and 99.9% Bacterial Filtration Efficiency. These masks are treated with HeiQ Viroblock and have the inner layers powered by R|Elan™ FeelFresh woven fabric that are inherently antimicrobial. Loyal is also launching an antiviral fashion wear range with an emphasis on safety and style for domestic and export markets.”

Talking about the collaboration to reach out to the Indian consumers, Mr Gunjan Sharma, CMO, Reliance Polyester said, “We are pleased to join hands with Loyal Textile Mills Ltd, a pioneering player in Indian Technical Textile industry to support them launch Masks and PPE kits powered by R|Elan™ FeelFresh fabric. This collaboration underlines the performance that R|Elan™ FeelFresh fabric provides to the consumer in improving wellness and hygiene through its inherent antimicrobial attribute.”

Mr. Carlo Centonze, CEO and co-founder of HeiQ Viroblock, highlighted the special features of HeiQ Viroblock “HeiQ Viroblock was recently tested at one of the world’s leading virology institutes and showed  99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in 30 minutes. Its synergistic dual mode of action leaves viruses no chance and can enhance the protection factor of a mask by a factor 100. Tested repeatedly by industry standards such as the ISO 18184 and ISO 20743, it is effective against all enveloped viruses, bacteria and fungi. This novel Swiss technology uses 100% skin proved hypoallergenic cosmetic ingredients and features a 72% bio-based renewable content. HeiQ Viroblock respirator masks have recently been approved by the US FDA under EUA. The technology is registered by the US EPA (FIFRA), EU BPR (REACH) and JP MITI and is homologized with ZDHC, Oekotex and Bluesign.”

Explaining the salient features of the Reusable PPE Gown set Prof. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor of World University of Design said, “The design features include - Easy donning and quick doffing without any assistance and without any danger of touching the inner garments or skin; a full head cover offering full protection for head, face and neck region; and Shoe covers up to the knee. Special

ergonomic features have been incorporated to assist operations like Thumb loops, Side knots and longer length of the gown. A unique aspect of the design is that they have been sized as per Indian body shapes and so do not face any problem of bulk & overflowing as is faced in imported PPEs.”

Mr. Valerio Cagnoli, Director of Gruppo P&P Loyal S.p.A., Italy, a joint venture company of Loyal Textile said, “We operate mainly in Italy with a focus to European markets. With the help of Loyal Textile we developed many technical fabrics which allowed us to get very important clients. Some of our fabrics are cutting-edge innovations in the fire protection field. We succeed in this field mostly thanks to the wish and will of the former chairman of Loyal Textile Mr. Manikam Ramaswami. Still today I personally follow his philosophy not to be second to anyone in the safety of human workers. We need to highlight the HeiQViroblock and the R|Elan FeelFresh performance along with the opportunity of 10 times washes of the products. We congratulate Loyal’s R&D team for their success in coming out with the Virus penetration Resistant PPE by using a Special Virus PU Barrier film.”

A ramp walk by the staff and workers of Loyal showcasing the antiviral products made by them & a Dance titled ‘Kirumi Nashini’ were the other highlights of the launch event.

Japanese Firm ‘Kiyou Jochugiku’ Launches “Air Doctor” for Prevention of Virus in India

Key Points

* The Japanese technology releases antimicrobial agent Chlorine Dioxide to protect from Airborne disease

* New hope to prevent from Virus in this situation

A Japanese based company Kiyou Jochugiku Co. Ltd launches “Air Doctor” in India. The Air Doctor is a portable product that helps to prevent viruses, bacteria, and fungus within a 1-meter radius. The product Air Doctor contains sodium chlorite, natural inorganic substances (natural zeolite) which helps in the prevention of viruses. Air Doctor can be hanged on chest, pocket, or bag and this Japanese based technology releases antimicrobial agent Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) to provide ultimate protection against airborne diseases such as influenza, cold and flu, allergy, H1N1, pneumonia, tuberculosis, recurrence respiratory infections, etc. This product is also advisable to patients living with Asthma and immunocompromised like hypertension, diabetics, heart disease, cancer patient under chemotherapy, etc.  Even children, pediatric and pregnant women can use it. The Air Doctor product is approved worldwide by the WHO, USFDA, Occupation Safety, and Health Administration and The Japan Ministry of Health, Welfare & Labor.

Mr. Jitendra Bhatt, CEO of Access BioImage, the Indian Promotor of the Air Doctor says, “At this crucial time, when we are fighting against various diseases and virus this product will be useful to scan the virus within a 1-meter radius after wearing the Air Doctor. The portable product which is like a batch can be used by everyone including educational institutions, healthcare & hospitality industry, private and government offices, policeman, flights, banks, showrooms, restaurants, public transport, aviation, etc. The product can also be placed inside or outside air condition to prevent Air Borne disease.”

Air Doctor claims that it uses a new generation of virus prevention, sterilization, and deodorization techniques. There are 3 variants:

a.       Air Doctor Fan that has 90 days effect and advisable for the use in hospital

b.      Air doctor Mobile which prevents virus and bad odor

c.       Air Doctor Mobile portable which effectively kills pathogenic microorganisms such as fungus, bacteria, and viruses, and both the mobile versions last for 30 days.

Mr. Jitendra Bhatt further adds, “It is beneficial for all the citizens working on essential duties and can use the Air Doctor portable to prevent themselves from virus exposure.”

The product is not accessible to use underwater and exposure to high air should be avoided.

About Kiyou Jochugiku Co. Ltd.

For over a century since our founding in 1910, Kiyou Jochugiku has endeavored to make products that are people, environment, and planet-friendly as the underlying principle. We make a wide variety of products from diverse perspectives, to note the bath life business that pursues health, beauty and therapy, and the eco-life business that proposes health, nature, and resource conservation. The spearheads the development, production, and marketing of a wide range of medical product and OTC products in many countries.

AESL Launches “Long-Term Courses through Aakash PrimeClass” for Students from Class VIII to XII and XII Pass

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparation services, has launched “long-term courses for students” from Class VIII to Class XII and XII Pass through Aakash PrimeClass, a one-of-its kind Extended Classroom course delivered through New Age Satellite Technology. While one to two year Foundation courses will be offered for students from Class VIII to Class X, courses will also be conducted for one and two years for students from Class XI and XII and XII Pass who wish to become doctors and IITians.

Students can log in at www.primeclass.aakash.ac.in for more information.  Specific information on courses for JEE and NEET aspirants can also be seen at https://www.aakash.ac.in/prime-course-jee/and https://www.aakash.ac.in/prime-course-neet/

Giving prime importance to the safety of the students during this unprecedented time, sessions will be live streamed to the student’s home through YouTube. Aakash PrimeClass is a two-way interactive medium that will enable students preparing for Olympiads, JEE and NEET to study in a classroom environment while being in the safety of their home interacting with the Faculty@Aakash based in Delhi live on screen.

The program aims to impart an integrated learning experience to aspirants who are preparing for ‘Boards’ and competitive exams. The classes are delivered through a unique AV setup using a high-definition projection system and high-resolution classroom camera. AESL faculties also use smart assessment system, audio-video facilities, smart attendance system etc. to see, hear and talk to the students. They can see, listen and participate in a lecture while interact and raise queries to the faculty spontaneously as in a regular classroom set up.

Commenting on the launch of the long-term courses, Mr Aakash Chaudhry, Director and CEO of AESL, said, “During this challenging time, we want to ensure full cooperation to students preparing for JEE and NEET exams as well as Olympiads, irrespective of the geographical location. At Aakash PrimeClass, Innovative learning experience coupled with continuous testing and analysis will give students better insights and exposure to improve their academic performances. Our sessions will be interactive, allowing students to clear doubts, ask questions and be able to address their queries and concerns. We hope that students and educators will take advantage of this unique initiative.”

The Aakash PrimeClass courses will be delivered through the national network of AESL. The centres are VSAT-enabled and with the help of state-of-the-art studios & telecommunication facilities, they will channelize audio, video and data-enabled high-quality, faculty lectures to students.

Advantages of Aakash PrimeClass

* Aakash faculty is among the best in the country and have produced stellar results year-after-year

* The study material provided by AESL is acknowledged as the best among peers & is highly sought-after by discerning aspirants

* Web-based Text and Multimedia lessons are used to set the pace for upcoming topics along with PLA (Pre learning assessment)

* In-Class exercises are conducted to assess the learning of in-class teaching. It also enables Learning-Gap Analysis and Corrective action by student & faculty

* Post Class Assignments are provided for recall, revision as well as higher-order preparation

* A dedicated team is set up to resolve the doubts of students

* Planners are provided to inform and make visible class schedule, tests, and assignments

* All sessions conducted are recorded and are available in the students’ id which can be used for later review. Parents can also have a look at all the sessions

* Online review sessions are conducted to jointly review performance and plan accelerative or corrective steps

* Academic Help Desk for Query record and query tracking

* E-mail/SMS alerts are shared on events, changes, scores, assignment completion/ Incompletion, to parents and faculty

With Aakash PrimeClass available in their hometown, students from small towns will no longer need to shift to a bigger city for their preparation. They will get tutelage of the most experienced faculties of Delhi. Best in class content, tests, 24x7 doubt resolution and video archives will also be available. Plus it takes away the worries of parents about their child’s health, safety and security. 

Agilent to layoff 2,700

Agilent Technologies Inc said it will lay off 2,700 workers and halt share buybacks as the scientific-instrument maker struggles with a huge drop in demand.

The company expects revenue in its electronic-measurement segment to drop 30 per cent in fiscal 2009 -- the lowest level in its 10-year history.

Revenue in its chip and board test segment is expected to fall 50 per cent from the 2008 level, and 65 per cent from its peak volume.

Agilent is cutting annual costs by $300 million in its electronic-measurement segment and by $10 million in its chip and board test segment.

The company will also suspend share buybacks for the rest of its fiscal year, which ends in October.

The 2,700 layoffs bring the number of employees who have been laid off since December 2008 to 3,800, spokeswoman Amy Flores said, marking a 20 per cent cut in workers since the end of last year.

The moves entail cash costs of about $160 million. “Business remains severely depressed, and there are no prospects for a meaningful recovery in the foreseeable future,'' Chief Executive Bill Sullivan, said in a statement released by the company.

Agencies

Tektronix rolls out vector signal analysis software

Tektronix, a global leading supplier of test, measurement, and monitoring products, solutions and services for the communications, information technology and semiconductor industries has announcing the launch of SignalVu - its vector signal analysis software was launched globally on October 28. In an interview with Manu Sharma of CIOL Bureau, Sang-Wha Youn, Senior Maketing Manager, Asia Pacific, Tektronix answered a range of questions from the product launch to the size of the market in India and also about the current global financial impact on the economy. Excerpts:

CIOL: What are the special features of SignalVu that makes it different from other products available in the market?
Sang-Wha Youn: The special features that makes a difference from other products includes:* High performance: Up to 20 GHz analog bandwidth enables direct measurement of Ku-band (12-18GHz) signals.
* Greater capability: - Advanced triggering to quickly find signals of interest (Pinpoint triggering capability enables up to 14,000 combinations of triggering condition for each 4 channels)- Deep acquisition memory provides more visibility of time varying signal behavior (60 times deeper memory than other solution)- Advanced triggering to quickly find signals of interest (Pinpoint triggering capability enables up to 14,000 combinations of triggering condition for each 4 channels) - Deep acquisition memory provides more visibility of time varying signal behavior (60 times deeper memory than other solution)
* Simplicity:- Fully integrated (in oscilloscope) for faster time-to-insight. - Automated pulse measurements and statistical analysis.* Lower cost: More than 30% inexpensive than other solution by integrating solution in a oscilloscope to support up to 20GHz without up-converter and system calibration.

CIOL: How is it better than any of the competitors' products in India?
SWY: * Superior measurement capability when combined with Tektronix Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope– our wider analog bandwidth (20 GHz), higher ENOB and superior triggering benefits are directly applicable to SignalVu . As a radar and wideband solution, users can use the same test asset for making wideband microwave measurements on the same machine.
* Automated Pulse Measurements – radar engineers need to make a lot of standard pulse measurements on test waveforms. SignalVu software, makes 21 automated measurements on every pulse. other products offer only manual measurements forcing the user to locate and mark each pulse individually.
* Superior UI – Measurement type and navigation is far superior to other offerings. It takes fewer total mouse clicks and menu picks to display a desired measurement. The SignalVu UI is also common to the RSA6100A (Real Time Spectrum Analyzer) so users familiar with it will immediately know how to make any SA measurement with the Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope. The PSA, MXA and EXA have native UI mode for RF measurements and a VSA mode with a completely different UI for modulation measurements.

CIOL: What is the market size for products like SignalVu in India? How is it growing in India?
SWY: It is hard to say market size. It is for research/development engineers/researcher for applications of Radar, Satellite Communications, Frequency Agile Communications, and Spectrum Monitoring. The applications are very important in India strategically and growing faster than average electronic industry. As the modulation schemes get more complex and communication systems require wider bandwidth to carry more data, we expect demand of the SignalVu in India will grow rapidly.

CIOL: What is the clientele (major takers) for this product?
SWY: RF designers of Wideband RF and Microwave Systems who need to improve their time to insight while validating digital RF circuits and systems. Target applications are mentioned at above #3.

CIOL: Does Tektronix have any manufacturing unit in India? If not is the company planning to set up one for the manufacturing of such products?
SWY: As a world leader in test, measurement and monitoring, Tektronix is committed to supporting India's development as a global center for technology innovation and the design of advanced digital products and services for the New Digital World. Tektronix Development Center is located in Bangalore to develop software applications for test, measurement and monitoring.

CIOL: At this time when the inflation is impacting most of the sectors across, how is the T&M industry functioning? To what extent is this industry affected?
SWY: We don't have something to share at this moment. Although business environment gets tougher, Tektronix commits to keep providing customers with excellent value solutions and services.

To read more on Tektronics go to: http://www.tek.com/products/accessories/application_software/signalvu.html