Koo Invites “Creators” On The Occasion Of The World Youth Skills Day

* Creators – bloggers, vloggers & podcasters – are emerging as powerful influencers in building the nation’s vocational skills across areas like music, fashion, gaming, beauty, and comedy among others

* Koo hosts lakhs of such creators on its multilingual platform to reach out to India in regional languages

Koo is becoming the preferred multilingual platform for prominent personalities that includes political leaders, entertainers, sports personalities and intellectuals. The platform hosts lakhs of creators that have shown India how different skills can become mainstream.

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, Koo invites ‘Creators’ to use the app and expand their reach. These creators – bloggers, vloggers, podcasters among others – are emerging as powerful influencers in building the nation’s vocational skills across areas like music, fashion, gaming, beauty and comedy among others. On Koo, these influencers will be able to reach out to audiences in their mother tongue.

Welcoming artists to the platform, Aprameya Radhakrishna, Co-founder & CEO, Koo App, said, "We at Koo are happy to celebrate World Youth Skill Day today. Koo is a platform for people to not only connect with each other but also with prominent personalities and interesting creators. The platform currently hosts lakhs of creators who come from thousands of different backgrounds to share their talent and thoughts – building a Koo-mmunity. Over the next few years, we anticipate a steep rise in the number of mega creators, influencers and opinion leaders. Koo will be a space for various trending conversations around entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, tech, business and many such topics.” 

Digital content consumption is growing at an explosive rate in India’s non-metros. With over 7 million users across seven Indian languages as well as in English, Koo can bring this emerging community of experts together with Indians that speak and think in their mother tongue. Today, a number of creators and influencers on Koo command a significant follower base. India is a hub of some of the world's finest creative talent and, at Koo, is the perfect platform for artists and creative fraternity from all parts of the country.

How to Download Koo:

The app is available for users to download on the mobile App Store. Users have the option to register using either their mobile number or email ID. Once registration is complete, they can follow their favourite celebrities, athletes, politicians, entertainers, and thought leaders on Koo. Koo empowers users by allowing them to communicate in their native languages, should they wish to.

Kerala Based Hospital Gives A New Ray Of Hope For Parents Of SMA Affected Children

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), this rare disease has been in news for the last couple of weeks where a sum of Rs 18 crore was raised through crowdfunding for the treatment of a one-and-a-half-year-old SMA affected boy in the State. Further to this instance, donations from the public for treating two more similar cases were called for. The 18-crore drug therapy offers only partial cure for the patient, but there are very high chances for the recurrence of this disease amongst the future generations of his/her family. The aspect that there is a possibility to avoid the need for such a staggering amount is a knowledge that seeks public attention. As there is no cure or effective treatment, Genetic Counseling becomes very important in this disease management. Therefore, the experts at Craft Hospital & Research Centre in Kerala emphasizes on the importance of Genetic Counseling, Genetic Screening and Genetic Diagnostic Tests as to when and where it has to be applied to prevent such devastating conditions of SMA. 

Technology has now grown at par where the individuals can be screened for any genetic condition before marriage, after marriage, before planning a baby, and even after a baby is born with any genetic condition to avoid the same condition in future pregnancies. However, most couples are unaware of the risk of having a child with SMA until they either have a child with SMA or their SMA carrier screening result is positive. Craft Hospital & Research Centre have successfully dealt with three pregnancies for such couple who were carriers of SMA through Preimplantation Genetic Tests (PGT). The IVF PGT-M treatment helps to identify the carrier status and if there are any disease-free normal embryos available, they can be placed in a mother’s uterus so that SMA is eradicated from the family and henceforth the next generation also will be totally free from the disease.

“It has been really unfortunate to see the rising number of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in our state. It is said that there are around 102 reported cases in the State suffering from SMA, of whom only a few have received the treatment under the compassionate use programme extended by pharmaceutical companies. Aside, we could also witness cases wherein children died of this SMA disease which have in fact been unreported. On the other hand, the drug itself costs so high and many families are not able to afford the treatment. Therefore, we feel it is our responsibility to make use of right technology and techniques which will help in eradicating the genetic burden from families and societies, so that later on families do not feel burdened to buy such an expensive drug to cure their children”, commented Dr. Noushin Abdul Majiyd, Chief Consultant in Reproductive Medicine & Director, Craft Hospital.

“We agree that the Preimplantation Genetic Tests are expensive but if we compare with the current scenario, the PGT options outweigh the benefits over drug usage to cure SMA which costs much bigger. These top-notch techniques and technologies were available only abroad, but we have been doing it in our hospital with greater success for the last 10 years. We have also reported many successful genetic condition-free pregnancies and healthy babies through PGT technology which eradicated Thalassemia, Citrullinemia, Tay Sachs, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and many more apart from SMA”, said Dr. Abdul Majeed, Medical Superintendent, Craft Hospital. 

“Prevention is better than cure, so screening is an important way of finding out if an individual carries any genetic risk, which eventually helps to produce a healthy baby. We have successfully treated Mrs. Safya Rahmathullah who had a typical history of genetic disorder. She had one SMA-affected baby who died at 8 Months. Her second baby was also tested with SMA at 16 weeks of pregnancy and then got aborted. When she came over to CRAFT, we counseled her about the option of IVF ICSI & PGT- M to isolate the healthy embryo and then transferred one healthy embryo, which resulted in a perfectly healthy baby who is now 1.5 years”, said Dr. Ritu Hari, Chief Medical Geneticist, Craft Hospital.

Craft Hospital is available 24*7 for any queries related to Genetic Disorders, reach out to us by calling +91 9544180005.

About Craft Hospital & Research Centre

Offering the most comprehensive infertility treatment through quality-driven, result-oriented & completely ethical practices, CRAFT has successfully treated more than 55,000 childless couples so far. CRAFT specializes in Fertility Research and Treatment that houses a team of experts and specialists who are dedicated to helping couples to combat and overcome infertility issues. With fully-fledged, state-of-the-art departments of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Infertility, Embryology, Medical Genetics and PGD, Paediatrics, Foetal Medicine, Laparoscopic Surgery, Neonatology (level 4), Urology, Paediatric Surgery, and Diagnostic Imaging, CRAFT is well equipped and loaded with a wide range of latest diagnostic & therapeutic equipment's.

Mindtree Ltd Revenue Growth Momentum Intact; Tight Job Market To Weigh On Margins

 ■    Q1FY22 revenue performance was ahead of our expectations, while margins came in a tad lower. Revenue grew 7.7% QoQ to USD310.5mn. EBITDAM declined ~160bps QoQ to 20.3% due to higher subcontracting costs and hiring costs (record net add in Q1).

■    The company is confident of delivering industry-leading double-digit revenue growth on the back of strong deal wins, healthy deal pipeline and recovery in BFSI and TTH verticals. MTCL expects to sustain EBITDAM at over 20% in FY22.

■    Deal wins remained solid in Q1 at USD504mn. Management indicated that the deal intake remains well-balanced across annuity and transformational deals, and the deal pipeline remains healthy despite strong deal closures, giving confidence in growth sustainability.

■    We raise our FY22E/23E/24E EPS by 2.4%/1.6%/1.3%, factoring in Q1FY22 performance. We maintain Sell on the stock with a revised TP of Rs2,200 at 25x Jun'23E earnings (earlier Rs2,180), considering rich valuations and anticipated pressure on margins.

Cyient Introduces New Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy Globally

* The policy applies to all employees globally

* It applies to all new parents, birth and adoptive

* The policy will make a significant difference in India, USA, Australia, and large parts of Europe

Cyient, a global engineering, manufacturing, and technology solutions company, today announced a 12-week gender-neutral parental leave policy across its offices globally. Cyient employees, including birth and adoptive parents of any gender, can take up to 12 weeks of paid time off at full pay following the birth or adoption of their child.

Commenting on the announcement, Dr. PNSV Narasimham, President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Cyient, said, “We are always striving toward making Cyient a great place to work. In line with our Values FIRST philosophy, we keep innovating our practices and policies to foster an inclusive culture and empower our associates with a better work-life balance. This policy will help new parents spend quality time with their families.”

Cyient’s new parental leave policy will make a significant difference in countries where mandated parental leave policies are not sufficient for new parents or they do not apply to primary and secondary caregivers.

Krishna Bodanapu, Managing Director and CEO, Cyient, said, “Building an inclusive culture needs inclusive policies and practices. As a parent and a member of the global tech industry, I vouch for policies that challenge gender stereotypes and celebrate diversity.  I am confident our gender-neutral policy will empower all new parents globally at Cyient and provide a better opportunity to share childcare responsibilities.”

This policy applies to all Cyient employees globally, effective immediately.  

About Cyient

Cyient (Estd: 1991, NSE: CYIENT) is a global engineering and digital technology solutions company. As a Design, Build, and Maintain partner for leading organizations worldwide, Cyient takes solution ownership across the value chain to help customers focus on their core, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. The company leverages digital technologies, advanced analytics capabilities, domain knowledge, and technical expertise to solve complex business problems. 

Cyient partners with customers to operate as part of their extended team in ways that best suit their organization’s culture and requirements. Cyient’s industry focus includes aerospace and defense, medical technology and healthcare, telecommunications, rail transportation, semiconductor, geospatial, industrial products, and energy and utilities.

New Land Rover Discovery, The Ultimate, Versatile Seven-Seat Premium SUV, Introduced In India

* Sophisticated design: Enhanced exterior features distinctive new LED headlights and tail lights with fresh front and rear bumpers

* Contemporary interior: Enhanced centre console features advanced Pivi Pro infotainment while new second-row seats offer superior comfort

* Redesigned second row seating: Improved lateral support, longer thicker cushions and careful seat profiling all contribute to greater under-thigh support and improved posture for occupants

* Faster, smarter, better connected: New Pivi Pro infotainment features large 28.95 cm (11.4) HD touchscreen and advanced connectivity with Software-Over-The-Air updates

* Enhanced efficiency: Latest straight-six Ingenium petrol and diesel engines offer superior performance and efficiency

* Advanced Air filtration: New Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 air filtration monitors air quality inside and filters harmful particulates, for improved wellbeing

* Family versatility: Next-generation wearable Activity Key, Click and Go tablet holders for row-two passengers and Intelligent Seat Fold technology provide 21st century convenience

* Prices: New Discovery prices start from ? 88.06 Lakh, ex-showroom in India

Jaguar Land Rover India today announced the introduction of New Land Rover Discovery with prices starting from ? 88.06 Lakh, ex-showroom in India. The New Discovery combines an exceptional design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior which embodies the spirit of family adventure that has characterized Land Rover’s premium family SUV for more than 30 years.

Featuring the latest generation of powerful and efficient six-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, advanced Pivi Pro infotainment and superior comfort and practicality, New Discovery remains one of the most capable, connected and versatile full seven-seat premium SUVs in the world.

Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India said, “The new Discovery, while retaining Land Rover’s legendary breadth of capability, offers renewed levels of refinement, luxury and efficiency which make it the best full-size SUV for the outdoors and adventure-filled journeys with the family”.

Sophisticated Design

The distinct character and optimized proportions of New Discovery embrace more than three decades of design evolution. Discovery DNA design cues – including the clamshell bonnet, the stepped roof and the highly visible C-pillar – remain, but New Discovery delivers a bold exterior evolution optimized to project a more confident road presence.

New signature LED headlights with a daytime running light signature create a more purposeful look, while animated sweeping front and rear indicators provide heightened visual sophistication. A revised front bumper features a wider body-coloured graphic and new side vents combine for a more purposeful and dynamic appearance.

At the rear, New Discovery features new signature LED lights, which are joined across the back of vehicle by a new Gloss Black panel. Following Land Rover’s reductive design philosophy, this panel incorporates the trademark Discovery script, providing a cleaner rear graphic.

Connected technologies

Inside, New Discovery benefits from enhancements designed to highlight the premium position and craftsmanship of its full-size seven-seat layout, with a spacious cabin incorporating Land Rover’s cutting edge Pivi Pro infotainment. A completely redesigned centre console houses its 48% larger 28.95 cm (11.4) full HD touchscreen, which provides a fast and intuitive interface. Land Rover’s SOTA technology allows owners to update as many as 44 individual electronic modules, without the inconvenience of visiting a Retailer.

In combination with the 31.24 cm (12.3) Interactive Driver Display, New Discovery provides high-definition 3D mapping within the instrumentation, leaving the central touchscreen free to control other applications. The high-resolution digital instruments can be configured to show a pair of conventional dials, full-screen 3D navigation guidance or a combination of the two, allowing drivers to customize the view to suit their preference.

Passenger comfort is supported by Cabin Air Ionisation, now available with PM2.5 air filtration technology. It actively scans incoming air, measuring its quality and automatically uses advanced filters to reduce the level of allergens, toxins and harmful particulates in the cabin, enhancing driver wellbeing.

Comfort and convenience are further enhanced by the introduction of Land Rover’s Click and Go tablet holders, incorporated into the front seatbacks. The easy-to-use system also includes USB-A charging sockets that are perfectly located to minimize trailing wires.

Versatility at its heart

First-rate family versatility is a hallmark of the Discovery SUV family and the spacious and intelligent New Discovery is no exception. Its optional hands-free Gesture Tailgate can detect the wave of a foot beneath the rear bumper to open the boot while the Powered Inner Tailgate restrains loose items and doubles as a handy bench.

Inside, Intelligent Seat Fold technology allows customers to effortlessly configure the seating layout using the central touchscreen, while Remote app technology lets customers keep tabs on the fuel status and location of their vehicle and even unlock and lock the doors.

In the back, the second-row seats have been carefully redesigned for enhanced comfort. Improved lateral support, longer thicker cushions and careful seat profiling all contribute to greater under-thigh support and improved posture for occupants.

Land Rover’s new second-generation Activity Key is also available. It features touchscreen controls, a digital watch and can lock, unlock and start the vehicle as an addition to the conventional fob.

Advanced powertrains

New Discovery introduces new straight-six Ingenium engines, both petrol and diesel, with enhanced efficiency, performance and smoothness. The new engines are available alongside Land Rover’s four-cylinder P300 Ingenium petrol powertrain.

The straight-six engine family was designed and developed in-house and the advanced diesel is available in 221 kW output, while the powerful petrol delivers 265 kW. New Discovery engine line-up in full:

·         P300: 221 kW, 2.0 I four-cylinder petrol, 400 Nm of torque at 1 500- 4 500 rpm

·         P360: 265 kW, 3.0 I six-cylinder petrol, 500 Nm of torque at 1 750- 5 000 rpm

·         D300: 221 kW, 3.0 I six-cylinder diesel, 650 Nm of torque at 1 500- 2 500 rpm

Breadth of Capability

New Discovery is the ultimate family-friendly SUV for the road, delivering unrivalled, exceptional long-haul comfort for seven people and a confidence-inspiring environment for the driver thanks to the excellent visibility provided by its Command Driving Position, enhanced controls and cutting-edge chassis technology, which deliver composed and responsive road holding.

All New Discovery models with six-cylinder Ingenium engines feature an advanced driveline which optimizes the torque split between front and rear axles, using a range of sensors to distribute torque to suit the conditions. The new Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system maximizes traction, on-road dynamics and driveline efficiency, resulting in improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions in normal driving, with no compromise to Discovery’s trademark all-terrain capability.

With Terrain Response 2 technology, New Discovery is always automatically primed to suit the driving conditions while the new Wade Mode optimizes the vehicle for deep water fording – even applying the brakes automatically when the driver disengages Wade Mode, to restore full performance from the first application of the brakes.

To know more about the New Discovery, kindly visit www.landrover.in.

Land Rover Product Portfolio in India

The Land Rover range in India includes the Range Rover Evoque ( starting at ? 64.12 Lakh), Discovery Sport (starting at ? 65.30 Lakh), Range Rover Velar (starting at ? 79.87 Lakh),  Defender 90 (starting at ? 76.57 Lakh), Defender 110 (starting at ? 83.38 Lakh), New Discovery (starting at ? 88.06 Lakh), Range Rover Sport (starting at ? 91.27 Lakh) and Range Rover (starting at ? 210.82 Lakh). All prices mentioned are ex-showroom in India.

Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Network in India

Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are available in India in 24 cities, through 28 authorized outlets in Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bengaluru (3), Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai (2), Coimbatore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochi, Karnal, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai (2) , Noida, Pune, Raipur, Surat and Vijayawada.

Chennai And Bangalore Lead The Demand For Education And Skilling Related Services

 

A study undertaken by Sulekha, India’s leading tech-AI platform for expert services has unveiled interesting insights about demand for education and skilling related services in Indian cities.

This study is based on visits and searches by nearly 80,000+ consumers across top 8 Indian cities that landed on Sulekha in June 2021.

Key findings of the study:

·         The Top 5 education and skilling related service categories that have seen a spike in online searches include Job Training, School Tuitions, Entrance Exam Coaching, Distance Coaching and Language Training.

·         The top 5 cities that are leading in online searches across education and skilling related services include: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad followed by Delhi and Mumbai.

·         In Chennai, the top 5 education and skilling related services that are leading include Job Training, School Tuitions, Art & Science Colleges, Distance Education and Language Training. These services have grown by 234%.

·         In Bangalore, the top 5 education and skilling related services that are leading include Placement Consultancies, School Tuitions, Distance Education, Competitive Exam Coaching and Art & Science Colleges. These services have grown by 167%.

·         In Hyderabad, the top 5 education and skilling related services that are leading include Job Training, Entrance Exam Coaching, School Tuitions, Art & Science Colleges and Distance Education. These services have grown by 169%.

·         In Delhi, the top 5 education and skilling related services that are leading include Placement Consultancies, Job Training, School Tuitions, Competitive Exam Coaching and Language Training. These services have grown by 123%.

·         In Mumbai, the top 5 education and skilling related services that are leading include Job Training, School Tuitions, Distance Education, Entrance Exam Coaching and Language Training. These services have grown by 80%.

Satya Prabhakar, Founder & CEO, Sulekha, said, “It’s interesting to see the surge of online searches in education and skilling related service categories. The categories that are leading the searches are across various age groups, right from School tuitions, Entrance exam coaching to Job Training. According to a report by IBEF (Indian Brand Equity Foundation), by 2030, it is estimated that India’s higher education will adopt transformative and innovative approaches in Higher education.”

Manasi Tata Appointed As The New Director Of Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Mr. Vikram Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of his daughter, Ms. Manasi Tata as a member of the Board of Directors at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited. In a statement shared by Mr. Kirloskar, he expressed that the appointment reflects the strong relationship and the continuance of the close bond between Toyota Group and the Kirloskar Systems Limited. Since its inception in 1997, the joint venture between the two companies has been making rapid strides for over twenty years and that he looks forward to its continued success in the years ahead.

Ms. Manasi Tata is the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Kirloskar Systems Ltd & Director in Kirloskar Technologies Limited. Appointed as the first United Nations in India Young Business Champion for the Sustainable Development Goals, Ms. Manasi Tata is also a trained painter and runs her own non-profit venture, Caring with Colour.