Aakash Educational Services Limited Unveils First Ever Aakash Student Alumni Portal

Aakash Educational Services Ltd. (AESL), the national leader in test preparation services, has launched the first ever Aakash Student Alumni portal with an aim to connect all the former students of Aakash Classroom program with the institute, faculties and batchmates.  

The portal will serve as an effective point of contact to build communication across geographies. Through this portal, the alumni will receive latest news and updates about Aakash Institute and can keep themselves abreast about the key events happening in the education industry.  

The portal also has some unique features such as a job search window, where the AESL team will share relevant job openings within the institute which will allow the alumni to explore relevant opportunities.  There is also a search feature which will allow students to filter and find their batchmates according to the desired location, designation, which will assist the alumni in connecting with each other. 

The platform will also bring forth some of the encouraging success stories and great milestones achieved by Aakash students to create faith and confidence amongst the new learners. The portal will upload information regarding upcoming events like webinars, conclaves, discussion forums which will allow students to share the invites amongst their peers. The portal is also enabled to organize multiple campaigns like Alumni Meet, Alumni Webinar, Alumni Awards, etc which will ascertain a constant connect between the students, faculties and the institute in the future. 

Commenting on the launch of the portal, Mr Aakash Chaudhry, Director and CEO of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), said: “The Aakash Student Alumni Portal will serve as a great medium to re-establish our connect with past Aakash students who have achieved great heights in their careers across geographies. It will also help us to showcase their success stories and their rich experience will help our present students learn and get inspired. Students, institute and teacher’s relationship is the most humble and pure form of bond which nurtures not only the students but also the institute in its growth. The Aakash Alumni portal will surely build a strong Aakash community in times to come.” 

Esperer Onco Nutrition (EON) Announces Two New Senior Appointments to Strengthen and Lead Cancer Research in India

Esperer Onco Nutrition (EON) announced the appointment of two new senior members for their Research and Development (R&D) team.

Joining the organization are Dr. Vivek Srivastav and Dr. Anubhab Mukherjee. Dr. Srivastav will serve as the Vice-President of the R&D and Operation. Dr. Mukherjee will be serving as the Principal Scientist of the Research and Development division. “We at Esperer are glad to welcome resourceful intelligentsia in our crucial research and development department.  I am sure both Dr Srivastav and Dr Mukherjee will foster and hone the best research practices and help Esperer Onco Nutrition to develop better mediums to offer nutrition at all stages of the critical disease management focussed on cancer”, said Mr. Raktim Chattopadhyay, Founder & CEO at Esperer Onco Nutrition.

Prior to joining EON, Dr. Vivek Srivastav was the Director-Research & Development (Enteral Nutrition), North-East South-East Asia (NESEA), Member of Leadership Team at Fresenius Kabi India Pvt. Ltd. With his strong research experience, Dr Vivek carries MD with PhD in Phytonutrients as education. He promises to add value to the mission of EON as a research organization. Dr. Srivastav said, “I am excited to explore this new opportunity with EON. The vison of whole group and management focus on building science based formulations attracted me the most towards EON.I feel my experience as a researcher coupled with some hands-on experience in corporate functions like regulatory affairs, business development and drug planning could be utilized for the growth of the organization.”  

Dr. Anubhab Mukherjee joins as a Principal Scientist, R&D in Esperer Onco Nutrition (EON) Pvt. Ltd and heads the Hyderabad R&D center for the organization as well. He has a Ph.D. from CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, India. He has in-depth experience in the cancer &Nanomedicine space and has been a part of two post-doctoral research in the United States of America (USA). At EON he plans to spearhead the quest for ultimate nutritional care through different delivery mechanisms for cancer patients. A super specialized researcher, academician and scientist Dr. Mukherjee says, “I am motivated to work with Esperer Onco Nutrition and lead a team of bright scientists whose inputs can help me steer my existing knowledge for the larger good of humanity. I am happy EON has given me this career proposal. I may not find the cure, but possibly a better coping mechanism for life with cancer can definitely be my deliverable”.

“As the time has come to prioritise Research in Nutraceutical to put India ahead”, says Founder &CEO Mr. Raktim Chattopadhyay, “I take Esperer Onco Nutrition one step ahead with Dr. Vivek Srivastav and Dr.Anubhab Mukherjee and wish them best of luck for their innovation ”

About EON

Esperer Nutrition strives to champion the role of nutritional therapies that have proven clinical & health economic value, & improve the quality of people’s lives. EON is destined to understand, treat & help prevent a range of medical conditions by leveraging nutrition and life sciences.  

Company  aims to address specific health conditions with special emphasis on Onco Nutrition &  intend to provide a 360 degree solution to global cancer portfolio right from Preventive Oncology to Cancer Disease Management using Nutraceutical as complementary therapy to stage & region specific cancer patients. 

EON aspire to become global pioneer considering Drug-Nutrient  Interaction as major factor in chronic  disease management. 

Tata Motors’ SOUL Introduces ‘Connect with SOUL’ to Bring its SUV Owners’ Community Virtually Closer

Tata Motors’ exclusive SUV Owners’ community – SOUL, today announced the launch of its virtual connect property - Connect with SOUL, a webinar series with an objective to Keep the Explorer spirit alive within the community members during these testing times. With this aim in mind and in a bid to strengthen ties among the SOUL members during the lockdown period, the Company is introducing a first of its kind virtual initiative for the community by setting up a series of webinars offering an avenue for the members to partake in engaging activities and experiences from the convenience and safety of their homes.

The flag off session of the webinar series is scheduled for 29th August, 2020 where members will get a chance to reminisce and bond over the memories from their past Iconic Drives & Retreats over a Virtual Catch-up meet. Additionally, to re-kindle the same spirit of adventure, that the community stands for, the future webisodes of this exciting #ConnectWithSOUL series, will also offer new virtual experiences, DIY workshops including vehicle maintenance, skill sessions etc. The platform will cater to 15000+ members of the SOUL community, where the sessions can be accessed through easy registrations on the program website.

Commenting on the launch of this virtual initiative, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head, Marketing, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Business Unit said, “Due to the current situation, our SOUL members have been unable to travel, explore destinations and discover thrilling experiences like before.  Through Connect with SOUL, we are elated to provide our community members with a platform to engage and bond thereby improving their SUV owning experience. We trust that this virtual initiative will allow the members to relive and share their SOUL experience. This will also give an opportunity for new members to experience the same spirit through the fun-filled, experiential webisodes. In the days to come, we will host varied outdoor experiences along with interactive virtual catch-ups, virtual travelogues and much more capturing the essence of SOUL, albeit virtually. There’s something for everyone in the Connect with SOUL series.”

SOUL (SUV Owners United League) is a special program from Tata Motors that brings together the Tata SUV owners through adventurous drives traversing across some of the most breath-taking landscapes, in the company of like-minded people. The SOUL program also provides exclusive offers to customers on Tata Motors Genuine Accessories, extended warranty and insurance, which enhances the ownership experience of their Tata SUV.

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Milaap Introduces Free Fundraising Platform During the Pandemic

Milaap is introducing a 0% platform fee for the upcoming festive season. During this time, Milaap’s free platform will make it easy for more people to get the direct help they deserve, as quickly as possible.

"In the past few months, as the crisis of the COVID pandemic unfolded, we have witnessed an unprecedented wave of generosity from people. Thousands raised funds on Milaap to help lakhs of people in distress. We made Milaap free for all relief related fundraisers as a token of gratitude. Therefore, it made perfect sense for extending this 0% fee to all fundraisers, in the upcoming festive season," said Mayukh Choudhury, Co-Founder and CEO of Milaap. 

Choudhury added, “10 years into our journey, we are taking the belief in our community to the next level. With this 0% platform fee, we will rely on voluntary tips from our donors to help with the costs associated with providing our best-in-class customer service, trust & safety protections, and social fundraising technology."

Milaap puts highest priority in users’ success and security in order to make online fundraising easier, faster, and more trusted. Milaap will do what works best for its donor community of more than 30 Lakh while continuing to provide the best experience, support and product for the fundraisers. 

This 0% Milaap platform fundraising fee will be applicable to all fundraisers, which had a 5% platform fee for fundraising: personal causes and charitable organizations alike. 

So far, over 3.1 Lakh generous donors have contributed over 60 Crore towards causes from Bangalore.

Dr Vasundhara Kailasnath, MD, FAAP, ABP (USA) Consultant- Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & BMT, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health City, Bangalore said, “Milaap is a Life Saver! Many of my patients who would have been denied treatment for a curable cancer due to financial constraints have gotten a second chance in life due to Milaap. “

Syed Gulab, a Dubai returnee who serves free meals outside government hospitals in Bangalore said, “ I have been raising funds on Milaap for 3-4 years now. We are feeding over 300 people a day where we used to feed 150. Even during the Covid crisis, we were able to distribute ration kits to over 10,000 migrant families and even opened a free clinic for patients who found most OPD’s shut. We are getting unimaginable support from people across the world. I Never thought we would reach this far and get so much recognition because of the trust Milaap has built.”

Meanwhile Lokesh, whose 4-year-old daughter recently underwent a liver transplant due to a 2.7 kg tumor expressed, “ For lower middle class people like us, every penny of our income finds utility in our necessities and insurance doesn’t feel viable. Amidst that, a sudden requirement for such a huge sum to save our child feels like a death blow.  In such situations you feel alone and stranded. I had only 3 days and no hope. I was hearing about crowdfunding for the first time, so I just closed my eyes and dived right in. In that moment, I felt like God came and helped me. We can never put a price on support. Every Rupee's value is a lot more when it comes as help. Else where will we go in such a situation? Milaap is a big boon for all such parents. A whole family gets a new lease on life. It cannot be expressed in words. I will be telling as many people as I can, because this has the potential to save so many lives. It is indeed priceless.“

About Milaap:

Established in 2010, Milaap is South Asia’s largest crowdfunding platform, and has helped Indians raise over Rs. 1,000 Cr for 2.5 lakh causes so far. Milaap makes it easy for people to raise money online for personal causes and emergencies, especially for tertiary healthcare like cancer care, organ transplant and accidents. The platform is also extensively used for fundraising for relief work in calamities like Chennai floods, Kerala floods, and recently the COVID pandemic. Milaap’s community of over 30 Lakh donors come from 130 countries across the world. Over the last 10 years Milaap is changing the way India gives, and takes pride in being the industry's leader in trust, support, and innovation in fundraising.

Zendesk Debuts the all New Sophisticated Real-Time Analytics Solution

 Zendesk, Inc. has announced the launch of Explore Enterprise, the newest solution within its service-first CRM platform, which enables companies to analyze real-time data in order to understand changing needs. As global ticket volume reaches record highs, leaders can use Explore Enterprise to share relevant insights instantly with other teams and departments, helping them make faster decisions to improve their entire customer experience.

"Over the past few months, companies in India have been striving to adapt to the changing needs and demands of their customers as the pandemic continues to unfold and new trends emerge. Our Benchmark Snapshot Report indicates that even though service requests may finally be stabilizing after months of volatility, higher volumes may continue to persist, at least for a foreseeable future. Therefore, having timely insights are even more crucial for businesses to spot gaps in their customer service and quickly implement modifications that people expect. With the ability to stay a step ahead of their customers and proactively improve their overall customer experience journey, Explore Enterprise will help many businesses in India not just survive, but thrive in today’s landscape," said KT Prasad, MD and RVP Sales, India & SAARC at Zendesk.

“Customers are seeking more support from businesses than ever before, which is putting increased pressure on CX leaders and their teams,” said Shawna Wolverton, EVP of Product, Zendesk. “With Explore Enterprise, Zendesk gives companies the ability to analyze data in order to have a clear view of customer trends they are seeing across our Support and Sales Suites. These comprehensive insights allow businesses to quickly address emerging challenges and opportunities not just in customer service, but throughout their entire business.”

Zendesk customers such as Mailchimp are already benefiting from using Explore’s reporting analytics to understand trends in over 30,000 tickets a month. “It’s about understanding our data as a whole, and being able to look at the big picture,” said Spencer Caratti, Senior Director of Customer Support at Mailchimp. “We’re able to take that cumulative voice of the customer and distill that down to figure out what needs to be prioritized and make meaningful fixes that happen."

With real-time analytics and enhanced team collaboration features, Explore Enterprise enables leaders to manage and scale their business by:

* Monitoring data across customer support channels with pre-built and customizable live charts

* Acting on current trends by setting threshold alerts to see when teams are under a heavy load

* Improving productivity and reducing context switching with embeddable dashboards

* Boosting team collaboration with advanced report sharing and scheduling capabilities inside and outside the organization

“There is still a massive global shift towards digital transformation, and that has recently accelerated across every industry sector. Businesses must respond to this new pace of change and the organizations that are already digitally driven will pivot faster,” said Sheryl Kingstone of 451 Research.

Explore Enterprise provides instant insight across Zendesk products including Support, Talk, Chat, Sell and Guide* to provide a comprehensive, unified view of the customer. This includes information on how customers are using social messaging for support and which channels they prefer for communication. These learnings enable leaders to refine how they serve customers over channels such as Apple Business Chat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Twitter Direct Messages, WeChat, and LINE. Additionally, teams will be able to bring in data from external third-party systems through integrations with Zendesk’s open and flexible CRM platform, Sunshine, for a holistic picture of their business.**

With visibility into customer data across channels, Explore Enterprise gives leaders the ability to make improvements beyond the support team, such as informing decisions across sales, engineering, marketing and other departments. For example, when a CX leader sees a support team falling behind on ticket resolution, they can promptly test potential solutions and implement the option that makes the most impactful change for agents. Additionally, a CX leader can see an increase in the number of page views about processing refunds and can adjust existing knowledge base content to better help customers get the answer they are looking for faster.

Brigade Showcase 2020, the 13th Edition of Brigade’s Annual Property Exhibition to be Held from August 28-30, 2020

Brigade Group today announced the dates of the 13th edition of its most awaited annual property exhibition, ‘Brigade Showcase’ between 28th and 30th August 2020 at the Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway Campus, Bengaluru. This year, in addition to the on-ground event, there would also be a simultaneous virtual exhibition for the benefit of a larger audience.

The event will feature newly launched, ongoing and ready-to-move-in projects across cities in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mysuru. Customers would have the opportunity of choosing from over 30 projects, all under one roof, across residential and commercial projects. The residential projects range from ₹ 29 Lakh -₹ 4.9 Crore, while the office spaces start at ₹ 1 crore

On this occasion, Mr. Rajendra Joshi, CEO, Residential, Brigade Enterprises Limited said:

“Brigade Showcase has made a mark in the consumer’s mind to be the best occasion to invest in a Brigade property – be it residential or commercial. This year apart from the on-ground event, we have made it convenient for customers to choose their dream home from a  good mix of projects in various stages of construction, budget and location from the comfort of their home through the virtual exhibition. We invite our discerning buyers to make the best use of this opportunity to Upgrade to Brigade.”

There are exciting price offers this year and every customer who buys a property during the event will get an iPhone, in addition to attractive schemes, many of which are being offered to Brigade customers for the first time ever.

The event is open to the public between 10 am and 8 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Castrol Launches Restart and HeadStart Offers to Support Production in the New Normal

Castrol India Limited, India’s leading lubricants company, announced the introduction of two new initiatives to help manufacturing companies with their lubricant-related requirements, as they resume business operations. While the Castrol RESTART offer led by a dedicated team of technical specialists will assist manufacturers get their production back on track, a webinar series by the company titled Castrol HEADSTART will discuss the latest developments and best practices in the area of lubrication across industries. Through these initiatives, Castrol India reinforces its commitment to delivering sustainable value and a premium experience to customers even during these challenging times.  

Making sure that lubricants are in the right condition is critical for the smooth restart of manufacturing operations, especially with many units restarting after months of inactivity, post partial unlocking of the country. Keeping social distancing norms in mind, the Castrol RESTART offer provides remote assistance and virtual technical support to manufacturers in the industrial and heavy-duty space to test the condition of their lubricants. Castrol’s extensive network of warehouses and distributors across the country makes securing the complete range of products as well as servicing all lubricant requirements possible through a single touchpoint. This offer is a customized solution bearing in mind the difficult environment which the industry is dealing with, as a commitment to support customers, applying real world knowledge to improve the productivity and reliability of their operations.

Additionally, Castrol HEADSTART is a series of technical and interactive webinars aimed at keeping companies up to date on the latest developments and best practices in the area of lubrication. The series will see global experts from Castrol come together to foster informative dialogue on a variety of subjects such as rust protection, heavy-duty engine oils and specific topics for different industries like sugar, equipment manufacturing etc. Designed keeping various topical lubrication issues in mind, this complimentary series is open to all who want to gain an in-depth perspective on these subjects.

About Castrol’s B2B lubricants: Castrol India offers lubricants for the B2B sector from metals to mining, aerospace to automotive. These premium products are liquid engineered to help optimize performance and come with a firm commitment to help reduce the environmental impact of operations. Additionally, they also offer advanced analytics that enable data-driven maintenance and lubricant services that help drive down total cost of ownership for customers.