A Public Awareness Campaign Will Be Launched with the Aim of Increasing Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest by Engaging 10,000 People Including Public and Civil Services Personnel
Medtronic plc, declared a partnership between India Medtronic Private Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary in India, and Cardiological Society of India 2018 (CSI 2018) to drive awareness and training to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), also simply known as ‘a technique to revive heart and lungs’, in public places. The training aims to increase awareness about managing the first few crucial minutes after someone has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest by performing CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage. The two organizations announced a partnership in Mumbai on ‘World Restart a Heart Day’ - 16th October 2018. The partnership document was signed by Omar Ishrak, chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic and Dr. Prafulla Kerkar, organizing secretary, CSI 2018 and head of the Department of Cardiology at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
The CSI 2018 conference scheduled in Mumbai in November 2018 will be a pilot project which will aim to teach CPR techniques to 300 participants including public and civil services personnel from police, fire brigade, municipality and healthcare fraternity, to be trained by using a mannequin or dummy.
In a first from a medtech company, Medtronic aims to conduct several such nationwide trainings and engage with more than 10,000 people in phase one, especially the ones who operate in public places and are typically the first point of contact for people suffering an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. During the training, attendees will be trained to spot a sudden cardiac arrest, provide hands-only CPR and revive the victim within minutes.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an electrical problem of the heart that triggers a dangerously fast heart rate (ventricular tachycardia) or irregular rhythm (ventricular fibrillation). If not treated immediately, SCA can be fatal. Signs of SCA include unconsciousness and irregular or no breathing. Ninety-five percent of those who experience sudden cardiac arrest die because they do not receive life-saving defibrillation within 4 to 6 minutes, before brain and permanent death start to occur.2,3
“Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious public health issue, particularly in emerging markets like India where lack of public awareness can further complicate issues,” said Omar Ishrak. “No one single organization can tackle this issue alone. Together with CSI 2018, we have the opportunity to help improve awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and train more people to provide life-saving care in the moments that matter most—it’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to working in partnership with others to improve patient outcomes.”
Dr. Prafulla Kerkar said, “There is no clear data available in India; but through studies and by extrapolation, it is estimated that the annual incidence of deaths due to sudden cardiac arrest are around 13 lakhs in the country. Our goal is to teach everyone to act in an emergency - to identify the symptoms and take action. Anyone could be the hero by saving a Sudden Cardiac Arrest victim’s life in a public place and give them hope of a new life, post a life-threatening incidence. People do not act in emergency situations because of lack of training and fear of doing something wrong. For every minute that elapses after sudden cardiac arrest, the chances of survival diminish by 10 percent. We are thrilled to be collaborating with Medtronic as this is the first time a medical technology company has partnered with CSI 2018 in driving awareness at such a large scale.”
Adding to this, Madan Krishnan, vice president and managing director, Medtronic Indian Subcontinent said, “Through the partnership with CSI 2018, Medtronic aims to achieve faster delivery of CPR, which more than doubles the chance of survival for a sudden cardiac arrest victim. By increasing awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and engaging more people in learning to perform CPR in our community, we can substantially increase the survival rate of cardiac victims. Our vision also aligns with government’s focus on improving healthcare access to diagnosis, treatment and recovery for non-communicable diseases in India.”
Zerodha, India’s largest retail brokerage company, today announced that it has collaborated with Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk business in India, to offer StockReports+ to its customers. Thomson Reuters StockReports+ covers over 2000 Indian stocks to provide compelling and intuitive stock score and facilitate timely review of stock portfolio to help investors make trusted and smart investment decisions.
Speaking on the development, Gautam Verma, Country Head, South Asia, Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk business said, “In today’s decision economy, accurate and timely information is paramount. We are proud to collaborate with Zerodha who lead the way in leveraging technology to empower their customers with insights to make smart trading decisions. Thomson Reuters StockReports+ combines our independent and unbiased research, ratings and data to enable investors optimize investment selection and generate compelling trading ideas.”
Nithin Kamath, Founder & CEO, Zerodha said, “Trusted and timely data delivered through smart technology can unearth great insights to facilitate smarter trading. We are delighted to offer our customers Thomson Reuters StockReports+ that will give them a definitive edge to execute informed trading.”
Key features of StockReports+:
· Access to daily analysis and reports of over 2000 listed companies on the user dashboard
· In-depth analysis of key trends in earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, price momentum and risk
· Access to transparent ‘Stock Score’ and drill down into each component for further analysis
· Extensive comparison of a company’s key metrics to those of its 10 closest peers
· Access to highlights from Thomson Reuters automated text-generation system that identifies the most noteworthy data
Globally, Financial & Risk business of Thomson Reuters is now known as Refinitiv following close of the strategic partnership transaction between Thomson Reuters and Blackstone. In India, the transaction to give effect to the partnership is expected to conclude mid-2019.
Durga Puja is not only a festival of victory of goddess Durga over an evil but is a celebration of the harvest festival that marks the goddess as the motherly power behind all of life and creation. To celebrate womanhood and raise awareness about women in agarbathi industry, All India Agarbathi Manufacturers Association donated 5 ft agarbathi to The Bengalee Association known to conduct Bengaluru’s oldest and largest Durga Puja celebrations since 1949. The agarbathi was customised and created by a team of 20 women from Bengaluru.
This year 5ft agarbathi donated by AIAMA will stand tall during the 5 day Durga Puja celebrations at Manyata Tech Park and will play a significant role in paying tribute to the fierce goddess Durga. The revelry will see a mix of socio cultural functions, music and food fest, glittering stalls of clothes, interior decoration products, gifting items and more.
Sarath Babu, President AIAMA, said ‘We are pleased to contribute 5ft agarbathi to The Bengalee Association to commemorate the largest and the oldest Durga Puja celebrations in Bengaluru. There could have been no better festivity than Durga Puja to salute womanhood, its avatars and their contribution in creating a balanced ecosystem. To support economic independence and rural employment amongst women, AIAMA aims to train a large women workforce in partnership with the association members in next few months. The initiative is in line to address both international and domestic demand.
Additionally, we would be obliged to engage with The Bengalee Association in training women who are interested in learning agarbathi rolling and packaging and become financially independent.
Robin Majumdar, General Secretary, The Bengalee Association said, ‘We are pleased by the initiative of the Agarbathi Association and their contribution towards Durga Puja Celebrations this year. Agarbathi has been an integral part of Indian festivities and plays a significant role during puja observance. This year the agarbathi customised by the association will stand tall during the five day discourse paying tribute to the warrior goddess Durga.
The Association will also be supporting puja requirements by donating agarbathi to few other Durga Puja pandal’s in the city.
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited (‘MLDL’), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has begun handing over homes in Phase 1 of its maiden premium residential project ‘Windchimes’ in Bengaluru. Windchimes is located on Bannerghatta Main Road, adjacent to the proposed Metro Phase 2 line, and comprises four towers spread across 5.85 acres. The project is being developed in two phases and offers 400 thoughtfully designed, spacious and airy apartments in 3 and 4 BHK configurations.
Home owners at Windchimes came together for a specially curated evening of stand-up comedy and live music to mark the commencement of handovers at the project. Customers, family members and friends were treated to a unique ‘gift-wrap reveal’ of Windchimes Tower 1. The ‘gift-wrapped’ buildings even caused passers-by to stop and take photos!
Speaking on the occasion, Amit Anand, homeowner at Windchimes, said, “We are delighted to have received timely possession of our home at Windchimes. It feels good be part of a trusted family such as Mahindras. Mahindra Lifespaces has also kept us well-informed on construction progress at every stage.”
Rahul Gupta, Business Head (Residential - South), Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., said, “We are delighted to begin handovers at our very first project in Bengaluru, which is an important focus market for us. We welcome all residents of Windchimes and thank them for placing their trust and confidence in Mahindra Lifespaces."
Windchimes is less than a kilometre away from the upcoming IIM Bangalore and Hulimavu metro stations. The project is conveniently connected to nearby prime residential and commercial corridors, including workplaces, schools, hospitals, malls and retail outlets. In keeping with Mahindra Lifespaces’ focus on quality living spaces that enable Joyful Homecomings and a balanced lifestyle, the project has been designed around the theme of 'Listen to Life Everyday' and offers over 80% open spaces. Residents can indulge in various sports and recreational activities with facilities such as a clubhouse with party hall, gym, spa, swimming pool and sports activity areas amidst lush, landscaped gardens.
Windchimes has been designed to be environmentally conscious and incorporates solar water heating systems; optimal-flow water fixtures; over 50% rainwater harvesting; water meters in every apartment (pay as per usage); STP (sewage treatment plant) facilities; electrical charging points in parking areas, organic waste treatment; and unit-level segregation of waste. Windchimes is also differently-abled friendly, with preferred parking and dedicated restrooms. It is IGBC pre-certified ‘Platinum’ and one of Bengaluru’s first few ‘green’ residential projects.
Entrepreneur First (EF), the leading deep technology company builder, has launched in Bangalore. The city, long heralded as India’s start-up capital, has rapidly expanded over the years to develop a conducive environment for ideas, businesses and technology to flourish. EF’s unique six-month programme brings together the most ambitious individuals, helps them find their co-founders, develop a differentiated approach, and fundraise from the world’s best investors. Bangalore marks EF’s third location in Asia, following Singapore and Hong Kong. It is also EF’s sixth global location, following London, Berlin and Paris.
EF will invest around US$55,000 in the companies developed during the bi-annual programme, while also providing cohort members with a monthly stipend of US$2,000 as they develop business ideas in the first three months. Segments that EF will primarily focus on include defensible technology, AI, machine learning, robotics, as well as the exciting opportunities for deep tech consumer companies in India. Graduating founders can expect to pitch to leading regional and global investors at Investor Day in Singapore next July, alongside their counterparts from EF’s Hong Kong and Singapore programmes.
“Bangalore is well-known for its brilliant tech talent and entrepreneurial spirit. With our emphasis on deep tech, we are truly excited about the possibilities in India and believe that the talent pool here is ripe to create some of the world’s next biggest and most important companies,” said Anne Marie Droste, EF Global Expansion Director. “Since we entered Asia 3 years ago, we have witnessed a very encouraging glimpse of what the most talented and ambitious individuals from India can achieve at our programme. By setting up a local EF programme in Bangalore, we can access even more of such individuals, especially technologists, and help them take that first leap towards entrepreneurship.”
Nicknamed the “Silicon Valley of India”, Bangalore has seen a meteoric rise on the world stage, having been named the most dynamic city in 2017 by the World Economic Forum. According to Startup Genome, Bangalore’s startup ecosystem is valued at US$19 billion, with an estimated 1,800-2,300 active tech startups. The past decade has seen it shift from a purely skill-based factory model to a more startup mindset. There is a genuine interest in tech and an ability to attract highly-skilled tech workers.
To date, EF has helped build over 150 technology companies, collectively worth almost US$1.5 billion. Notable alumni include London-based startup Magic Pony, a startup that uses machine-learning technology to improve the quality of images and video footages, which was acquired by Twitter for US$150 million in June 2016 - just 18 months after the co-founders met on EF.
EF Bangalore officially starts on the 28th of January 2019 with applications now open at apply.joinef.com. EF is targeting to recruit up to 50 individuals for its inaugural cohort.
In a proud moment for EuroSchool Whitefield, four of their students of grade 7 have published a book called ‘The Chronicles of Wizardry’.
The incredible feat was performed by four 12 year old girls - Uditi Mourya, Treya Moodithaya, Nikkita Rosalyn and Nityasree Pola. These young girls epitomised sincerity by indulging in literary excellence in parallel to regular academic sessions.
The students revealed that they received tremendous support from their teachers, at EuroSchool Whitefield, who not only supported them but also helped them in proof reading the book.
The four girls began the process by reading about the steps involved in writing a book, from producing a rough draft of a manuscript to publishing it. During their lunch breaks they discussed the storyline, noted down the plots and the thoughts & ideas. The collaborative work of the four girls in terms of writing, reviewing and editing, resulted in them putting together a book. The whole process of writing the book took them one academic year.
EuroSchool Whitefield Principal, Shruthi Arun said, “We feel proud of our student prodigies who have performed a remarkable feat of releasing a book at such a young age. At EuroSchool, it is our constant endeavour to help students to recognize their talent, discover their areas of interest, encourage individual skills, thereby giving each child the opportunity to pursue their passion.”
The book is about a boy named Jason, who discovers that he is bestowed with magical powers and the challenges he faces in the School of Wizardry. The book is now available at Amazon for INR 236.
To cater to the growing popularity of the Tata HARRIER, Tata Motors has commenced bookings of its much awaited SUV, staring today. Born of legendary pedigree, the Tata HARRIER is based on the revolutionary architecture, derived from Land Rover’s legendary D8 architecture on which over 1 million SUVs have been sold worldwide. Customers can book the HARRIER with an amount of INR 30,000 on www.tataharrier.com or visit the nearest Tata Motors authorized dealership.
According to Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors -“Since its showcase as a concept at the Auto Expo 2018, the HARRIER has made huge waves amongst the SUV lovers. With the rising excitement and consistent demand from our discerning customers to book the HARRIER at the earliest and be amongst the early ones to receive deliveries, we have taken a conscious decision to open bookings in the festive season. With Turnaround 2.0, we have already begun our journey towards winning sustainably in the passenger vehicle business and we are confident that with the introduction of this new class leading SUV, we will only soar higher.”
Offering exemplary driving dynamics, this 5-seater monocoque SUV has been extensively tested for a cumulative distance of 2.2 million kms, showcasing its mettle to wade through the toughest of terrains. Powered by the 2.0L KRYOTEC cutting- edge diesel engine, the vehicle delivers exceptionally refined drivability and performance. Harrier will be the first product to sport the Impact 2.0 Design language from Tata Motors. It will offer extraordinary exteriors, intelligently designed luxurious interiors, future ready connectivity and infotainment.
Marrying an extremely robust legendary architecture to the power- packed performance of KRYOTEC, the Tata HARRIER promises to set new benchmarks for SUVs with its launch in early 2019.
