SAI International Hosts The Annual “SAI Model United Nations Conference 2022”

SAI International, one of the leading educational Group of India with a commitment of purposeful education in the K-12 educational space of the country hosted the annual SAI Model United Nations Conference 2022 in a blended format (Offline and Online). The conference was attended by over 720 delegates from across 6 countries including Japan, UAE, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and India.  

SAIMUN is an attempt to create awareness among the young minds on the various pressing issues that affect mankind, resources, as well as our planet. It provides a stimulating environment to find probable solutions to many of the daunting real-world challenges. The Conference, also addressed as SAIMUN 2022, had total 11 committees each for Classes IX-X and XI-XII, with interesting and stimulating agendas on global policies. This year the XI and XII committees included Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL), United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), and United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Committees for Classes IX and X included United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Security Council (UNSC), International Labour Organization (ILO), World Health Organization (WHO), and Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM).SAIMUN 2022 is scrupulously designed to provide the best of the learning to the participants, with an amalgamation of innovative and enriching activities aided by technology. 

Students from Shri Harsha Memorial, a SAI International adopted School for deaf and mute sparked the global forum with their bright smiles. 14 OAVS (Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan) Schools from Balangir, Bargarh, Deogarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandmahal, Keonjhar, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Nabrangpur, Nuapada, and Subarnapur districts participated in SAIMUN 2022. 

15 Round Square school, Okinawa Amicus International and Kogakuin Senior High School of Kogakuin University participated from Japan, Starehe Boys Centre and School from Kenya, Indian High School from UAE and Cadet College Hasanabdal from Pakistan were a part of the delegation form abroad at SAIMUN 2022. The Indian Round Square Schools namely Modern School, Barakhamba, New Delhi, The Doon School form Dehradun, Singapore International School from Mumbai, Global Public School from Kochi, Delhi Public School, Rohini, New Delhi, Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior, DAV Modern School, Chandigarh, K. C Public School, Jammu, Sun Beam Varuna Varanasi, Sun Beam Lahartara Varanasi, L.K. Singhania Education Centre Gotan, Rajasthan, Yadavindra Public School, Patiala and Step by Step from Noida participated as RS Schools from India. New AL Warood School from Dubai and many other schools from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack also participated in the SAIMUN 2022.  

The delegation of Classes XI and XII discussed on the contemporary global issues such as “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the US against Cuba”, “Decoding Climate Disasters : The global climate change combat strategy as part of the 2030 agenda”, “Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression” “Regulation of the Rare Earth Mineral Trade”, Meeting the global uneven gender pay gap”, “Emergency Session : Announcement of a special military operation by The Russian Federation in Ukraine”.  

The delegation of Classes IX and X discussed on the contemporary global issues such as “SDG4 Education 2030: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong opportunities for all”, “Decent work and the agenda for 2030 sustainable development: Global growth in productive employment”, “The Immunization Agenda 2030: A global strategy to leave no one behind” and the “Standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners”.  

The inaugural session was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest Hon'ble Minister Shri Samir Ranjan Das, Department of School & Mass Education, Government of Odisha while congratulating the delegates he said that he was happy to see delegates from across the globe gather at SAI International to discuss world issues, such an event will not only keep the students aware of the current situations but also instil in them leadership and problem-solving skills. a 

The SAI Tribune was released in the closing session by Chief Guest Shri Bishnupada Sethi, IAS, Principal Secretary, School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha. While addressing the day 2 delegation he said,” The world today needs creative leaders who have a mission to work honestly and be successful with honour. The world needs problem solvers who can deal with global issues with compassion and empathy. The world today needs environment protectors who will think of a sustainable future. World needs rational policy makers who can lead the world unbiased and rationally.   He added, “Going by Dr, Bijaya Kumar Sahoo’s Global vision, it gives me joy to see his legacy is being taken ahead by his students through a global event like SAIMUN. It was noteworthy to know that students put forth their resolutions keeping in mind; mankind and believed that dialogue is the only way to address the world issues”. 

Dr. Silpi Sahoo, Chairperson, SAI International Education Group said,” SAIMUN is a thoughtfully designed Model United Nations that provides an ideal platform for students to get a deeper understanding on international challenges, policies, lobbying, and negotiations. At the same time, they will meet students from across the globe, build confidence and hone their 21st century learning skills. Owing to the ongoing pandemic since the last year and half the event is being conducted virtually as ‘SAIMUN 2022”. Students will have a wonderful exposure being part of high-quality deliberations on contemporary global issues, which will have an everlasting impact on their learning horizon. The impetus provided by the resourceful leaders will make the sessions more informative, engaging, and thought-provoking, giving the delegates a tremendous understanding of international affairs and diplomacy”. 

SAI Model United Nations (SAIMUN) Conference is considered as one of India’s largest MUN.SAIMUN is a duly accredited registered event of United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan (UNIC), under the aegis of the United Nations (UN) and follows the UN4MUN procedures. The objective of SAIMUN is to seek solutions to the various problems of the world, through discussion, negotiation and debates enabling the participating students learn to adopt views and attitudes, other than their own and break away from the confined self-interest and develop international cooperation and tolerance. SAIMUN is held every year to build leadership skills, increase global literacy and expand critical thinking in students by exposing them to the working of the UN. The theme of SAIMUN is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"- One world one family, which inspires the participants to work collaboratively and come out with innovative solutions to the various challenges outlined in the agenda.  

About SAI International School: SAI International School is a CBSE affiliated, Day cum Boarding Co-educational School in Bhubaneswar, Odisha which reflects the perfect nurturing abode for future global citizens. Established in the year 2008, the School has made significant contributions in diversified fields with its resolute commitment for purposeful education and created a niche for itself in the K-12 educational arena. Today it is deemed as a leading school of India and bestowed with various awards and accolades. The School aims at creating future-ready global citizens, equipped to build a better India through creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and social innovations.  

About SAI International Education Group: 

SAI International, a leading education group in Eastern India, began a pioneering revolution in the K-12 segment of Odisha in the year 2008. Founder Chairman, Late Dr.Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, was a passionate Edupreneur, who pursued his dreams of building a better India through education and transformed the education sector of Odisha. The Group encompasses SAI International School, SAI Angan, SAI International Residential School, and SAI International College of Commerce. The Group strives to be one of the finest centers of learning and knowledge in the country, creating world class leaders endowed with Indian values and global outlook. 

Hero MotoCorp Launches Wheels of Trust iIn A New Age Phygital Avatar

Further strengthening its digital journey towards enhanced customer experiences, Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has introduced the company’s two-wheeler resale platform “Wheels of Trust" in a phygital avatar. 

By offering an integrated omni-channel (digital and on-ground) exchange ecosystem, the company aims to strengthen its one-stop solution to exchange existing two-wheelers of any brand by providing the best resale value.

Offering the new-age experience, prospective customers can avail Wheels of Trust DIY (do-it-yourself) valuation from the comfort of their smartphones, which promises to deliver swift and transparent indicative resale value. The experts present at 900+ trusted channel partners will then facilitate the customers with professional certification, spot-bidding for best market offers, quick deal and hassle-free exchange for their existing two-wheelers. 

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer, Hero MotoCorp said, “‘Wheels of Trust’, the two-wheeler resale platform from Hero MotoCorp has served more than 5 Lac+ happy customers with complete trust, transparency and peace of mind. Now in the phygital avatar, customers can discover the best resale value of any two-wheeler from the comfort and convenience of their homes. The pre-owned segment is evolving each day, and we are happy to provide an ecosystem that enables owners of old two-wheelers to have a hassle free upgrade.”

‘Wheels of Trust’ offers a strong value proposition for customers looking for personal mobility solutions.  Scan the QR Code to experience an end-to-end technological solution for best resale value of any two-wheeler instantly.

Turtle Wax Inaugurates The Tenth Car Care Studio In Bengaluru With Narain Karthikeyan

·        Narain Karthikeyan inaugurates two car care studios in partnership with Limitless Auto Detailing and Kar Care in Bengaluru

·        Vehicle owners can avail service of exclusive products with state-of-the-art, easy-to-use technology

·        Turtle Wax celebrates the mark of 10 car care studios in India

·        Plans to open more stores in more Tier I and II cities by the end 2022

Turtle Wax, Inc., an award-winning Chicago-based car care company, today announced the launch of its all-new co-branded car care studio in partnership with Limitless Auto Detailing in Horamavu Post, Bengaluru. Along with this, the company also inaugurated India’s first car care studio after the successful renovation with additional detailing bays in partnership with Kar Care located in Allasandra Main Road, Yelahanka. Equipped with ultra-modern Turtle Wax® detailing technologies and a team of highly qualified - trained service personnel, these Turtle Wax Car Care Studios® offers a wide range of car detailing services and products specifically designed to cater to the personalized taste of car enthusiasts.

Both the studios were inaugurated by Honourable chief guest, Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian driver to compete in Formula One along with Mr. Sajan Murali Puravangara, Managing Director of Turtle Wax India, Mr. Leonard Fernandes & Mr. Vipin Vincent partners at the Limitless Auto Detailing studio, and Mr. Ramakrishna Rao, owner of Kar Care studio.

Both Limitless Auto Detailing and Kar Care, have expertise in high-end automotive detailing, paint correction work, and excellence in restoring a vehicle to like-new condition. Aimed at offering superior value through best-in-class quality & service to its customers, Turtle Wax co-branded Car Care Studios® caters to consumer demands for professional vehicle maintenance and hygiene. The studios offer a multitude of car care packages from Turtle Wax’s ceramic and graphene range, the latest technologies to deliver unsurpassed results.

Customers at the car care studio will experience the professional results delivered by the world’s favorite detailing products of Turtle Wax® like Hybrid Solutions and Hybrid Solutions Pro with patented graphene technology.

Commenting on the launch Mr. Sajan Murali Puravangara, Managing Director of Turtle Wax Car Care India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Bengaluru and its neighbouring cities are amongst some of the fastest-growing markets for car care here in India. We aim to provide best-in-class premium quality car detailing service across the Southern part of the country through these two all-new studios. The brand is proud to have the largest range of categories and products to experience the unique DIFM services available. We are confident, that our partnerships with both Kar Care and Limitless Auto Detailing will enable us to provide good care services and benefits in the region. We take pride in the dealer network and will continue to strengthen it in the coming years and be present in tier two and tier three towns of the country. We sincerely thank Narain Karthikeyan for being a part of our impeccable journey and hope to flourish our esteem relationship with him.”

Customers can now check in to a Turtle Wax Car Care Studio® for a quick clean and fresh feel before they hit the roads. Turtle Wax® products are non-harmful to the vehicle’s body paint and can withstand extreme weather changes, providing exterior car protection from scratches, dullness, and climate conditions. Interior cleaning is equally essential for a fulfilling driving experience, and Turtle Wax offers a  range of interior detailing car care products too.

Commenting on the new association Mr. Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian F1 racer said, “Car Care is as close to my heart as is racing and it gives me utmost pride in joining hands with Turtle Wax since its inception in the country. The brand is providing Indian consumers with a variety of innovative World-class services and products in this segment which is a testament to its commitment to the industry. It is overwhelming to witness how Indian enthusiasts have accepted the brand with open arms and I’m sure the car care culture will grow in the near future. With this, we look forward to a long-standing relationship with the premium car care brand Turtle Wax.”

The treatments available at the Turtle Wax Car Care Studio® are as follows:

* Ceramic Coat Protection offers paint correction as per standard detailing processes, pre-clean, and ceramic coat protection.

* Hybrid Ceramic Coating which includes Basic Exterior Wash, Rinse and Dry, Paint Correction, Hybrid Solutions Wash & Wet Wax, and Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating.

* nExterior Restoration Treatment with further three types: Smart Shield Technology™ Treatment with Paint Correction, Super Hard-Shell Shine, and Clean & Shine.

* Interior Detailing Treatment for basic interior cleaning or comprehensive interior detailing, which includes Carpets & Upholstery, Roof Cleaning, Plastics & Vinyl, Seats, Leather, AC Vents, Air Freshener, Dressing, Rubber Beading, Door Jams, Seatbelts, and Glass.

* Specialty Treatment comprising Odor Treatment, Headlight Lens Restoration, Rain-Repellent Coating, Trims, and Chrome Restoration.

* Wash for a quick 45-minute cleaning offering Cleaning, Vacuuming, Cockpit Cleaning, Pre-Wash, Rinse, Alloy Wheels & Tyres Cleaning, Foam Wash, Spread, Rinse, Dry, Glass Cleaning, Tyre Dressing.

Turtle Wax® products can also be bought via our toll-free number – 1 800 102 6155 - and through our customer care team at customercareindia@turtlewax.com.

To become an authorized retailer or distributor, or for OEM tie-ups, please reach out to our Turtle Wax corporate team at indiatradeenquiry@turtlewax.com.

To know more about the complete list of Turtle Wax® products launching in India, visit www.turtlewax.in and follow Turtle Wax on social media @TurtleWax on Facebook and @TurtleWaxIndia on Instagram.

ABOUT TURTLE WAX

The Turtle Wax story started with the launch of the first-ever bottled car wax in 1944. More than 75 years later, the 'Most Innovative Brand in Car Care' is still capturing the attention of the auto appearance industry with a cross-category assortment of No. 1 selling products meant for every vehicle surface including  paintwork, wheels, tires, upholstery, and plastic, among others. The brand is anchored by its love for driving and connecting auto enthusiasts around the globe.

As a family-run business, its strength lies in its people and their passion for the category with a customer- first approach. Given its distribution channel in more than 120 countries, the Turtle Wax® brand resonates around the globe. With its heart in its hometown of Chicago, where award-winning innovation is developed to this day, Turtle Wax has entered India with authorized channel partners present in 35 cities covering PAN India distribution.

Kankatala Sarees Brings Handpicked Handwoven Marvels Of India At Raintree, Bengaluru

* Exclusive 3 day exhibition from 5th, 6th & 7th August 2022  Raintree!

Legacy brand Kankatala Sarees, known as the ‘Queen of Sarees’?brings Hand woven Sarees of India Exhibition & Sale exclusively for Bengaluru from 5th to 7th August 2022 at Raintree, Bengaluru. The brand will showcase the?signature Kanchipuram Marvels along with one of a kind Banarasi, Paithani, Patan Patola, Gadwal, Kota and many more handwoven weaves handpicked by Kankatala family from across 40 weaving clusters of India specially for Saree connoisseurs of Bengaluru! The brand will also host an exclusive range for Lakshmi Puja. 

Kankatala has been constantly working towards curating best weaves for their patrons and like most of their patrons; their weavers too, have been associated with them for 3 generations. This event is going to be their first display in Bengaluru since the launch of their Jayanagar store. Every saree hosted at the event captures the timeless artistry that has been passed on from one generation of artisans to another and is a piece of heirloom that only a true connoisseur of Indian handloom can appreciate.

Mr. Anirudh Kankatala, Director, Kankatala Sarees Said “We have been hosting handloom exhibitions at Raintree since before we even launched our store in Jayanagar.  Though we origin from Vizag and have strong presence in Andhra and Telangana, Bengaluru has always shown us love. I am hoping that we will get a good response from this exhibition.” 

Date – 5th, 6th & 7th August 2022 

Time-10 am -7 PM

Venue: Raintree, Opp, ITC Windsor, No. 4, Sankey Road, Bengaluru-560052

GARI Becomes First Social Token To Surpass 1 M Active Wallet Users

* GARI becomes the fastest on-chain social app, globally to hit the 1 million active wallet users benchmark

* Bitcoin and Ethereum took around 8 and 3 years respectively to breach the milestone of 1 million

* GARI token is on course to onboard 1 billion on-chain users in the near future

World's largest social token, GARI has surpassed the milestone of 1 million active wallet users. The historic feat has been achieved in less than six months of its integration into the Chingari app. As the active wallet users have crossed more than the 1 million mark, the GARI token has now become the fastest on-chain social app to hit the milestone. GARI is the native token of the short video app, Chingari which is a leading web3 social network with a combined community of 140+ million users.

For a comparison, leading cryptos including Bitcoin and Ethereum reached 1 million active wallet users within 8 and 3 years of their launch, respectively.* Since its inception in February 2022,  the GARI token has received great enthusiasm from the community as the wallet users reached 600k in just three months of its integration with the Chingari app. Moreover, the GARI wallet users witnessed a healthy growth rate with 700k wallet users by July 2022. Continuing on its growth trajectory, the active wallet users reached 900k on 25th July 2022 and within a span of just one week, it has reached 1 million as of today.**

Mr Sumit Ghosh, Co-founder & CEO, Chingari said, “This is a historic moment as GARI token has now become the fastest on-chain social app in the world to achieve this milestone. The 1 million GARI active wallet users are a testament to the faith the community has shown in our project. Moreover, this feat will make our resolve stronger to empower the big and small content creators on the Chingari app through the GARI mining program. We are on the path of onboarding 1 billion on-chain users and confident that we will achieve the feat  in near future.”

Chingari launched the GARI mining program in June 2022, which incentivises participants (users and creators) on the app for doing in-app activities like uploading, watching, sharing, and liking videos. In less than two months more than 1.5 million USD worth of GARI has been awarded to the participants just for engaging with the app. 

About Chingari:

Chingari, powered by GARI is the world’s fastest-growing on-chain social app launched in 2018. The home-grown app has emerged as the one-stop destination for entertaining, engaging videos across diverse categories such as dancing, singing, transformation, innovative skills, etc. Chingari has 5 million Daily active users (DAU) and 40 million Monthly active users (MAU). With 163 million downloads, it is amongst the top 20 most downloaded apps globally, in 15+ languages. 

About GARI Social Tokens:

Gari token is the World's biggest social token. Chingari’s native token, GARI enables short-form video creators to monetize their content on the Blockchain with the GARI token. Gari token has received great enthusiasm from the community with 1 million active wallet users in just 6 months since its launch. GARI token has become the top 3 Projects on the Solana blockchain in terms of the number of holders.

Mivi Is All Set To Elevate The Music Experience With Made-In-India Sound Bars

* S16 and S24 respectively

National, August 3rd 2022:  Mivi, India’s leading home-grown electronics company, today announced the launch of their inventive and ‘truly Made in India’ range of sound bars in two different variants the “S16” and the “S24”. Aesthetically designed, to offer a perfect balance of style and sound. These portable sound bars will be available on Flipkart and on the Mivi website at a special price of INR 1299 and INR 1799 for the S16 and S24 sound bars respectively, applicable only on the launch day. From the 4th august both the sound bars will be available at original pricing of INR 1499 (S16) and INR 1999 (S24).

Both sound bars feature studio quality bass which allows you to experience cinematic sound quality at your own space. The Mivi sound bars also check all the boxes in terms of connectivity with support for multi-channel inputs such as AUX, Bluetooth 5.1, TF/USB and Micro SD card so that you can relish your favorite tracks anywhere, any time. It is equipped with two passive radiators that provide studio-quality bass and allow you to experience every beat of your favorite tracks. The device has both built-in voice assistants- Siri and Google Assistant for convenience.

Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder and CMO, Mivi, said, “Equipped with next-generation design and technology we are happy to launch our Make-in-India sound bars-S16 and S24, - our newest addition in the field of audio accessories. Both the sound bars are designed to provide a wider soundstage for a more immersive experience at a modest pricing to the music lovers. Our value-for-money products are a testimony of our hard work towards our customers, who are of utmost priority to us.”

Both the sound bars have a battery life of six hours at 70% volume along with 16W cinematic sound effect for the S16 and 24W cinematic sound effect for the S24. These sound bars are made with premium quality material for high performance and durability.

About Mivi

Founded in 2015, Mivi, the brainchild of Viswanadh Kandula and Midhula Devabhaktuni, strives to take the Indian electronic gadgets industry to the next level by fulfilling the need for high-quality electronic gadgets at affordable prices in the Indian market. Mivi is a one-of-a-kind company specializing in the audio category, from TWS to wired earphones, which have gone from a luxury to a necessity for everybody with a smartphone. The brand aspires to create a difference in the Indian electronics market by introducing high-quality ‘Made in India’ products coming from its Hyderabad manufacturing factory. Mivi currently has a 700+ strong team and is looking to expand its presence PAN India – from tier 1 to tier 2 & 3 cities.

Tata Motors Celebrates 1st Anniversary Of Tiago NRG Across India

* Upgrades the range by adding a brand-new XT NRG variant

In line with its New Forever philosophy and celebrating the first anniversary of Tiago NRG, Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, launched the Tiago NRG XT variant today at INR 6.42 lakhs. The Tiago NRG since its launch has received a phenomenal response from its customers. Contributing to 15% of the Tiago petrol sales, it has been appreciated for its SUVish design, tough roader ability along with its best in segment safety rating (4 star by GNCAP). With the addition of this new variant, the Tiago NRG will now be available in two trims - the Tiago XT NRG and the Tiago XZ NRG.

The new Tiago NRG XT variant comes with new 14” Hyperstyle Wheels, 3.5” Infotainment System by HarmanTM, Steering Mounted Controls, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Front Fog Lamps and many other features along with carrying forward the NRG design elements such as High Ground Clearance of 181 mm, Rugged Claddings, Infinity Black Roof with Roof Rails & Charcoal Black Interiors.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Rajan Amba, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. said, “The Tiago NRG has been captivating the imaginations of our customers since its launch and has become a preferred hatchback that offers tough terrain performance for the go-getters and those who live life on the edge. Kick starting the festive season, we are elated to introduce our customers to the Tiago XT NRG. Priced attractively, this variant is well-packaged, and aims at enhancing the drive experience. We are confident that the addition of this feature rich XT variant will further strengthen the NRG and the overall Tiago portfolio, propelling their sales performance ahead.

Adding to the celebration, Tata Motors also announced the upgradation of its existing Tiago XT variant with the addition of new features to make it a more exciting proposition. These include 14” Hyperstyle Wheels, height adjustable driver seat, rear parcel shelf and others. These features will be available across the XT range including Tiago XT, XTA and XT iCNG. The company has also introduced an optional Rhythm pack for the Tiago XT petrol variant that includes features such as a 7" touchscreen infotainment system, rear camera and 4 tweeters. The Rhythm pack can be obtained by paying an additional cost of INR 30,000 over the new XT trim. Furthermore, the new XT trim features the introduction of the Midnight Plum color along with the existing Opal White, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue and Flame Red colour options.

To know more about offers and car buying options, call your nearest dealership or visit https://cars.tatamotors.com/