Manipal Hospitals Bangalore Organizes “The Power of Her” Event On International Women’s Day

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Manipal Hospitals Bangalore honored 10 incredible women for their courage and grit to combat their medical illnesses.  To celebrate the spirit of womanhood and appreciate their strength and unwavering willpower displayed to overcome deadly diseases, these brave women were honored with the title of “Woman of Victory” to acknowledge their fighting spirit. Ms. Rachna Singh, renowned author who is best known for her debut best-seller ‘Dating, Diapers and Denial’ was the guest of honor for the occasion.

Each of these incredible women shared several heartwarming stories of struggle and bravery. The case of Ms. Jumana Hozef Chinikamwala, a 46-year-old entrepreneur was a great example of fighting the Big C with a positive attitude. When she was detected with breast cancer 3.5 years ago, Dr. Shabber Zaveri, Consultant – Surgical Oncology,-Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road Bangalore, explained the disease and gave her the confidence she needed. Determined to fight the deadly disease and with a positive outlook, she overcame the condition and started work on third day post the surgery. She feels that women are quite strong to overcome any difficulties in life with inner strength & willpower.

Ms. Gayathri Rao had spine issues termed Thoracic scoliosis, due to which she was unable to walk properly. She underwent Scoliosis corrective surgery at Manipal Hospitals Bangalore under the consultancy of Dr. Vidyadhara S - HOD & Consultant Spine Surgeon - Spine Care, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road Bangalore.

Ms. Sridevi Krishnamurthy was diagnosed with colon rectal carcinoma or peritoneal cancer- stage 4, on March 2019. With the help of Dr. Ashwin Rajagopal, Consultant - Surgical Oncologist and Dr. Amit Rauthan - Consultant, Cancer Care, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road Bangalore, she underwent an 11-hour surgery using novel technology HIPEC for cancer cure. In less than a year, she continued her journey as a survivor with maintenance medication.

Ms. Abantika Baidya was having a problem with her second pregnancy, with a morbidly adherent placenta. She was in complete bed rest due to the tendency of bleeding. Dr. Gayathri Karthik Nagesh - Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road Bangalore suggested a Caesarean section with hysterectomy and part of the urinary bladder to be removed with premature delivery. The final decision was to go for caesarean section with premature delivery.

Ms. Sunitha Atinus was admitted at Manipal Hospitals after a road traffic accident. Multiple facial injuries and fractures were fixed by the efficient team of doctors under Dr. Srikanth V, Consultant - Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road Bangalore, Dr. Ashok B.C, Consultant - Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road Bangalore, Dr. Anantheswar Y. N, Consultant - Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road Bangalore and was taken good care by the nursing team. She recovered with best possible face in two months. She had around 27 surgeries and procedures in total until January 2014.

Ms. Jessica, a 50-year-old entrepreneur was fighting multiple severe health issues due to obesity. Even after innumerable tries, she could not overcome the issue due to her hormonal changes. Dr. Mohit P Shetti, Consultant – Gastroenterologist, Manipal Hospitals, Old Aiport Road, Bangalore advised her to undergo Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) which was a safe, non-surgical, minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for her weight loss and after a tough long life, she managed to take control back into her hands.

Ms. Lipika Phani now counsel’s cancer patients, after fighting her own battle with fallopian tube cancer treated by Dr. Poonam Patil, Consultant – Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Aiport Road, Bangalore.

Mrs. Pushpa Sevenraj went back to being a loving mother after her liver transplant, Donor was her son Mr. Bharath Raj and the treating doctor was Dr. Ravichand C Siddachari, Consultant HPB, Organ Transplant, Liver Transplant Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore.

Ms. Shibani Choudhury went back to her job and active lifestyle after 3 heart attacks. Dr. Prof Ranjan Shetty, HOD & Consultant – Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Aiport Road, Bangalore who performed angioplasty. After angioplasty, it was seen 95% blockage in heart. Later, doctor placed a stent. Although, she has fully recovered, it took longer time to get over her emotional saga.

Ms. Pooja Bajaj, who began riding a bike at the age of 15, always had a passion for the wheels, until a recent accident of a broken collarbone posed as a roadblock and she did not let it stop her from getting back on her beloved bike. Dr. Hemant K Kalyan, Consultant – Orthopaedic  Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Old Aiport Road, Bangalore gave her a new lease of life.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman Manipal Hospitals “It is a proud moment for Manipal Hospitals to honour these “Woman of Victory” who have overcome their illness with much strength and will power.  We are happy to have touched so many lives as and are committed to offering best clinical outcomes. On this International Women’s day, salute the brave hearts who are an inspiration to people."

Limelight Expands Content Delivery Capacity to Support Increasing Demand for Online Content

Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: LLNW), a leading provider of edge cloud services, today announced it has increased its network egress capacity more than 70 percent in the last year to support the growth of online traffic and the needs of customers worldwide. Limelight has added this global capacity in an environmentally sensitive manner, setting a new standard for more energy efficient content delivery solutions.

Since January 2019, Limelight has increased egress capacity to over 70 terabits per second with 130 points-of-presence (PoPs) across the globe. Limelight’s expansion, along with the Ericsson Edge Gravity initiative, added new content delivery capabilities in service provider networks in 19 locations across 8 countries: Thailand, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Australia, Turkey and Malaysia.

Over the last year, efficiency has consistently improved through the use of software innovation and new server technology. Limelight’s new next generation servers, for example, increase the average amount of data delivered per unit of power (megabits per second per watt) by almost 80 percent, providing increased capacity and reliability for customers.

In addition to efficiency gains, Limelight saw online traffic increase by almost 50 percent in the last year. This strong demand was primarily due to Limelight’s significant involvement in several live and on-demand OTT launches by some of the largest media companies in the world. These companies rely on Limelight as a trusted partner based on network performance, global scale, and customer support.

“We’re delivering record online traffic and performance levels while expanding in an environmentally responsible way,” said Ersin Galioglu, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Limelight. “With many major media companies launching OTT offerings, we’re adding capacity globally as efficiently as possible to meet the growing demand.”

Advisory on Coronavirus to Coworking Spaces from Qdesq

With the spike in novel Coronavirus cases in India, Qdesq would like to share some tips to safeguard your occupants. It is essential to first understand how the disease could spread. COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets, which means to become infected, people generally must be within six feet of someone who is contagious.

Although the fatality rate of the virus is 3.4%, it is still quite important to take all necessary precautions.

How to prevent the Spread of Novel Coronavirus in your Workspace

Advise Sick Individuals to Rest at Home

People witnessing symptoms like - flu, mild cold or cough, body-ache should stay at home and avoid public spaces.

Tie up with a Hospital

Take the initiative of associating with a hospital to access immediate medical treatment and other facilities for suspected COVID-19 cases

Sanitize your Workspace

Shut down the office for a day or two and deep sanitize each corner of the workspace.

Keep Sanitizer in Each Room

Provide sanitizer in each room to ensure cleanliness.

Provide Factual Information

Due to the current scenario, myths are all over social media platforms. Hence, providing the factual information should be a priority.

Distribute Masks

Last but not least, the providers should take the initiative of distributing masks to prevent the spread of the disease.

Please stick to the valid sources of information such as WHO to avoid any sort of panic.

Outbreak such as Coronavirus brings in the need for corporates to plan a contingency strategy around office space and ensuring uninterrupted work flow. Work from home is clearly no solution. The solution is to work near home in safe and compliant serviced or a flex office. Contact Qdesq for advise on best BCP strategy or drop a line at bcp@qdesq.com.

Qdesq is India’s largest tech-enabled flexible space platform having 2800+ Properties listed Pan-India.

Aeternity Starfleet Program Propels Blockchain Adoption In India

AE Ventures, a blockchain investment company that launched the æternity Starfleet India program earlier last year, has registered over 170+ early-stage startups for the first edition of the æternity’s Global Starfleet Program in India. Over 50% of the registered startups are businesses with traction/users/revenue that are willing to implement blockchain for the very first time through æternity, leading to an acceleration in blockchain adoption amongst enterprises across sectors. Indian businesses are now increasingly open to exploring and implementing blockchain as a technology. With the business benefits of blockchain becoming evident to enterprises through strong used cases in the market, a sizable share of the businesses are increasingly implementing blockchain in their projects now.

While still, in its nascent stage, India’s blockchain market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37% till 2024 according to a report by Invest India. Blockchain’s transformational potential in India has been recognized by enterprises across sectors in India. The Fintech sector recorded the most affinity to adopting blockchain used-case from the registered start-ups, comprising of over 14% of the registered start-ups, followed by the Healthcare sector with 13% and Agritech with 10% of the registered start-ups. Blockchain-based used cases in social media marketing, public sector, and renewable energy are also garnering considerable interest in the Starfleet India program.

The FinTech sector has seen the highest adoption, despite the cautious regulatory approach in India. A conducive regulatory and government procurement policy environment, will accelerate startup growth and drive blockchain implementation not only in the BFSI sector but across other sectors as well.

Nikola Stojanow, the CEO of AE Ventures said, “We are very excited to see this trend among companies that haven’t implemented blockchain, showing affinity towards exploring this technology when a strong used case is available. This is an example of the increased awareness that has helped the blockchain ecosystem and we are happy to be a part of the journey that busts any myths about blockchain and helps increase its adoption across India. We look forward to working with the new wave of startups selected for Starfleet India and are very excited to empower India’s blockchain ecosystem.”

As per reports from the Startup India initiative, the Indian startup ecosystem is the third-largest in terms of the number of tech startups following the US and China, and while the ecosystem is thriving, new players often find it difficult to access the correct channels due to a gap in the opportunities to network, receive mentorship and the right platforms to pilot their innovations. Aeternity Global Starfleet program, organized by AE Ventures in partnership with IBC Media - an innovation management company in Bangalore, aims to bridge this gap and provide relevant startups with the necessary impetus in the form of initial capital funding, along with six months of technology support, go-to-market strategy access and help with business development, marketing, and legal affairs.

Raghu Mohan, CEO, IBC Media added, “This change in trend is an example of a more favorable ecosystem in India for blockchain technology to thrive. We are happy to be a part of this changing mindset and truly believe that accelerator programs like Starfleet India are pivotal, in bringing blockchain to more businesses and in helping companies realize that, the capabilities to implement your tech are already available here. Hence, we do not need to make new ones.”

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund Ties Up with Saraswat Bank

Highlights

* Collaboration to offer mutual fund solutions of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund through Saraswat Bank’s 280 branches across six states
* Aims at combining synergies to enhance the reach of investing solutions

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (a significant non-bank financial services’ conglomerate), and investment manager to Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSLMF) today announced a strategic tie up with the largest, and one of the oldest, Urban Co-operative Banks in India, Saraswat Bank. As per the agreement, Saraswat Bank will now offer the entire bouquet of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund products at its 280 plus branches across the country.

Commenting on the association, A. Balasubramanian, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited said, "As one of India’s leading Mutual Fund players, we are constantly on the look-out for opportunities that can help us expand the distribution reach of mutual fund products and enable investors to benefit from our offerings. Saraswat Bank, undoubtedly is one of the prestigious and trusted names in the banking industry. We are confident that the strong network of Saraswat Bank’s branches coupled with Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund’s expertise will further mutual fund penetration in India. Customer focus and product leadership are the key values that create a more common thread between us and we look forward to sustain this trust while building value for our customers.”

ABSLMF has been strengthening its distribution reach and is adopting and maintaining wide range of innovations to cater both to the urban and rural areas of the country. The fund house would be leveraging Saraswat Bank’s robust branch network to reach a wider cross section of the Indian population to provide them investing solutions through its wide range of product offerings.

Speaking on the development, Gautam Thakur, Chairman, Saraswat Bank said “We are delighted to be associated with Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund to offer their mutual fund schemes to our valued customers. At Saraswat Bank, we continue to blend our 100-year legacy with the flexibility and foresight of a contemporary institution, bringing best-in-industry products and services to our customers. This tie-up would go a long way in further strengthening the bond with our customers by offering them investment options in mutual fund schemes of ABSLMF.”

Saraswat Bank has more than 280 branches and 266 ATMs across six states in India – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi. It has correspondent banking relationships across sixty-five countries covering nine currencies.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund is focused on expanding the reach and enhancing the appeal of mutual funds across a wider set of investors in India. As part of its strategic focus the fund house aims to strengthen its business across all partner banks along with the new tie-up with Saraswat Bank.

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

Hindware Appliances Strengthens its Consumer Appliance Segment with Foray into Ceiling Fans

Somany Home Innovation Limited, makers of ‘Hindware Appliances’ has forayed into the ceiling fans category under its popular brand ‘Hindware Snowcrest’ to further strengthen its presence in the consumer appliances segment.

Aimed at delivering a refreshing new look to homes of today’s discerning consumers, Hindware Snowcrest fans are aesthetically designed, custom crafted for modern Indian homes. The fans are available in a lineup of six models under three categories such as Premium, Decorative and Classic at an introductory price range from INR 1499 to INR 2999 and are available at modern trade outlets and e-commerce portals. The fans are equipped with features such as easy to clean dust resistant blades, aerodynamic blades for even air distribution, optimum air delivery at low voltage amongst others. The fans come with a 2-year warranty and are available in four primary colours chocolate gold, metallic being copper and dark walnut bronze and white metallic silver.

After witnessing acceptability and success owing to disruptive technologies and innovative features in Air Purification and Air-Cooling category, Hindware Appliances is expanding its product portfolio in the air treatment business through Ceiling fans.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Rakesh Kaul, CEO and Whole Time Director, Somany Home Innovation Limited said, “ Our entry into fans category segment is backed by consumer insights, our wide established distribution channel, R&D and product development to cater to our growing customer base. We have joined hands with the finest manufacturing and design facilities in the country and aim to bring products which are well engineered to deliver optimized performances while retaining competitive cost”.

He further added, “We believe in giving ‘power in the hands’ of consumers, and therefore recently have launched Smart (IoT enabled) kitchen chimney, water purifier and water heater. In due time, we will be bringing internet connectivity to our other range of products”.

The total size of the fan market in India is valued at approximate INR 8000 crore, with 110 million units sold every year. Ceiling fans are a common household appliance and this has resulted in a steady double-digit growth of the segment over the years. The fan market in India consists of ceiling, table, wall, pedestal, exhaust and multi-utility fans. Out of which ceiling fan constitutes 77% of the total share. As per India Electric Fan Market Outlook 2022, the revenue for organized electric fan market is growing with a CAGR of more than 10% as compared to the last five years.

Hindware Appliances is one of the fastest growing consumer products in the country ranging from water heaters and water purifiers to air coolers, air purifiers, extractor fans, and kitchen appliances, which are all relevant in the modern consumer lifestyle of today, with each contributing to make better homes a reality in India. Currently, Somany Home Innovation Limited (SHIL) has a network of over 9,250+ retailers and modern retail outlets, 575+ trade partner network and 200+ distributors. Recently, the company expanded its product category into IoT enabled appliances across water purifiers, water heaters and chimneys.

About Somany Home Innovation Limited (SHIL):

Somany Home Innovation Limited (SHIL) is a leading Home Improvement Solutions company in India. The makers of the ‘Hindware Appliances’, the company is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The company houses a range of products under Consumer Appliances, Home Retail Solutions and Furniture and Kitchen Fittings business.

SHIL’s focus on R&D activities helps the company to enhance capacity to conceive innovative ideas infused with varying degrees of novelty and this has led the company to apply for over 21 patents since its inception.

Travel with Adequate Precautions - #SafeBusTravel a Corona Virus Customer Safety Awareness Campaign Launched

In an effort to promote awareness as well to expand the safety net around the spread of the coronavirus, AbhiBus.com is offering to hand-deliver to their homes protection grade masks to all those who book tickets on their platforms across the country. In addition to this, AbhiBus will also provide hand sanitizers in a partner bus services.

Bus is preferred mode of travel for 63% travellers in India (according to International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and On average there are 20 million of travellers that use buses to travel from one city to another and are potentially vulnerable towards contracting the virus. However, based on various medical advisories, the virus being non-airborne makes it possible to avoid getting infected if adequate precautions are taken by every individual. These include, but not limited to, wearing of protection grade masks, constantly washing hands, use of hand sanitizers as simple steps towards mitigating the risk amongst others.

While announcing the initiative, Mr. Rohit Sharma, Chief Operating Officer - Abhibus.com said, “Prevention is best case for protection from the spread of this virus which is causing a global pandemonium. Life still needs to go on and if adequate precautions are taken by every individual then the spread of this virus can be avoided. In this context, AbhiBus.com is offering to its customers the free masks so that they become the inspiration for others to get theirs and wear the protection. On our own, we are trying to make the awareness go viral against the deadly virus.”

Further, AbhiBus.com as part of its efforts to spread awareness is providing free hand sanitizers in  the partner buses that it offers the  tickets for, and is  putting up notices in buses on proper techniques to handle personal hygiene so that they can be protected as well as orienting the bus operators and owners towards.