KMS Free Mega Artificial Limb Donation Camp On September 25, 2022

* Also free foot and  forearms camp

For the 14th year Karnataka Marwari Samaj in association with Bhagwan Mahaveer Vikalang Sahayata Samiti (Jaipur Foot) is organizing a ‘Free Mega Artificial limb Donation Camp “. It is completely Free Mega Artificial limb Donation Camp for those who have lost their forearms or for those who need polio calipers. This time KMS added Forearm too in this camp.The measurement camp will be conducted on Sunday, 28th August, 2022 at Maharaja Agrasen Bhavan, near Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar, Bengaluru -560011, Time 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Registration will be closed on 27th Aug 2022 (Saturday).

The distribution ceremony will held on 25th September 2022 at the same venue.

Sri Bimal Kumar Saraogi, Project Director, Karnataka Marwari Samaj said, “All of us are affected in some way or other in this pandemic and we should contribute as per our capacity to help others. It is a clear social vision and commitment of KMS to help the disabled regain mobility and dignity by fitting high-quality, durable artificial limbs and other aids and appliances.

Speaking about the Camp Mr. Anand Poddar, President, Karnataka Marwari Samaj said, “It is heartening to see the coming together of people and communities to help each other out. We strongly believe that service to man is service to God, and invite one and all to take this opportunity to serve humanity.

The artificial limbs provided by Karnataka Marwari samaj uses Jaipur Limb Technology. This technology has been developed and further refined by the research and development team of the society. The Jaipur Limb is a one-stop facility and the patients who come are measured and their custom-made limb/caliper are fabricated and fitted, without making them visit again a second time. It is so efficient that after this limb is fitted, a person can walk like a normal person without a stick or support, and even run, ride a bicycle and climb a tree. After the fitment many of the patients can go back to work in the field, factories, shops and offices.

Request beneficiaries to avail this opportunity by registering themselves. All they need is Aadhar card, photo of legs/hands and phone number.

For More details and registration contact the following numbers:

9886521885 / 9629999244/ 9341247382

Godrej Professional, Hansika Motwani Partner To Create Awareness Of Formaldehyde-Free Kerasmooth Treatment – Kerasmooth

Godrej Professional, a professional hair brand with products in hair care, colour, styling and keratin from Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), and actress Hansika Motwani, has collaborated for Kerasmooth, an intense protein reconstruction keratin treatment. The Godrej Professional Kerasmooth Keratin Treatment is an advanced formaldehyde-free formula that helps replenish the keratin in the hair. This ultimately transform wavy, curly or frizzy hair into shiny and smooth locks with long-lasting smoothened result.

While Keratin is made with natural ingredients, most of the products use a chemical called formaldehyde. There has been concerns around the health risks for both users as well as salonists when engaging in formaldehyde-based keratin treatments. To address these concerns of customers and salon professionals, Godrej Professional’s Kerasmooth is a unique formulation which is free of Formaldehyde and provides smooth and relaxed hair without any health risks or damage.

As part of this collaboration, Hansika worked with Godrej Professional to release a reel video on her Instagram profile that featured her experiencing Godrej Professional Kerasmooth Keratin Treatment herself. The video she highlighted how one can get relaxed hair for upto 6 months and do not show any demarcation line as hair grows.  It shows how the treatment offers 98 % frizz control for upto 6 months*. It also helps with 100% retention of easily manageable hair**. Significantly reduces blow-dry time by making it fairly easy to maintain healthy hair. (*Based on expert panel study conducted on Damaged hair by external laboratory considering 10 washes per month ** Comb ability)

Commenting on the Godrej Professional Kerasmooth Protein Reconstruction Treatment, Neeraj Senguttuvan, Business Head, Godrej Professional, said, “Keratin hair treatments should not mean one should compromise on their health, which is why we have come up with Godrej Professional Kerasmooth Protein Reconstruction Treatment. We are proud to collaborate with Actress Hansika Motwani as she is an individual revered for her fashion and lifestyle statement. Through our collaboration with Hansika, we aim to spread awareness across geographies of our formaldehyde free keratin treatment developed with key ingredients and moisturizing agents. Godrej Professional Kerasmooth to revive hair, smoothen curls, and reduce volume with a brilliant healthy shine.”

Speaking on the association, actress Hansika Motwani, said, “I am very conscious about choosing products for hair care and treatment products. Just like how I care for my hair, my collaboration with Godrej Professional is to inspire people to use the rights products while opting for keratin hair treatment. Kerasmooth by Godrej Professional with its formaldehyde-free formula stands out in the beauty space. It reduces frizz and smoothens hair. Using Formaldehyde-free products is best to keep hair smooth, shiny and manageable for a long time”

Godrej Professional Kerasmooth formulation is enriched with moisturizing complex with ingredients like Panthenol, Shea Butter, Wheat Germ Oil and Hydrolyzed Keratin. All these moisturizing agents will help in adding moisture & lustre to hair while reconstructing hair fibres and retain moisture to prevent further hair destruction.

About Godrej Consumer Products Ltd:

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity, and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.15 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

But for us, it is very important that besides our strong financial performance and innovative, much-loved products, we remain a good company. Approximately 23 per cent of the promoter holding in our Group is held in trusts that invest in the environment, health, and education. We are also bringing together our passion and purpose to make a difference through our 'Good & Green' approach to create a more inclusive and greener India.

At the heart of all of this, is our talented team. We take much pride in fostering an inspiring workplace, with an agile and high-performance culture. We are also deeply committed to recognising and valuing diversity across our teams.

Barbeque Nation Launches New Outlet With Contemporary Interiors In Bengaluru

* Barbeque Nation marks its 14th outlet launch in Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru

Barbeque Nation has launched a new outlet in Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru. This is the casual dining chain’s 14th unit in the State capital. The spacious 4,700-square-feet outlet can accommodate 143 people. It is a perfect place for hosting corporate lunches and family gatherings. The interior of the outlet is vibrant and trendy. It is in line with the aesthetic taste of millennials and Bengaluru’s gastronomes. 

On the occasion, Mr. Faiz Azim, Chief Operating Officer, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited, said, “I am happy to launch yet another outlet in Bangalore. The merry ambience of the outlet is sure to cheer up the guests. We are well-known for our hospitality and I am sure our guests will not be disappointed.”

The eat-all-you-can buffet at Barbeque Nation offers a plethora of dishes in vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads. For starters, non-vegetarians can indulge in the famous MEXICAN CHILLI GARLIC FISH, HOT GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS, TANDOORI TANGDI, CAJUN SEEKH KEBAB, COASTAL BARBEQUE PRAWNS and much more, while vegetarians can feast on the mouth-watering KUTI MIRCH KA PANEER TIKKA, WOK TOSSED SEEKH KEBAB, SHABNAM KE MOTI MUSHROOM, POORI KEBAB, and HONEY SESAME CINAMON PINEAPPLE, among others. The main course section for non-vegetarians includes CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI, RAJASTHANI LAAL MAAS, and DUM KA MURGH, while vegetarians can indulge in PANEER BUTTER MASALA, METHI MATAR MALAI, DAL-E-DUM, and VEG DUM BIRYANI. The live counters offer a variety of non-veg/veg options like CHILLI CRISPY PURI, PALAK CHAAT, MARGARITA PIZZA, KEEMA PAV and CHICKEN SHEEK. The dessert section comprises CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, RED VELVET PASTRIES, ANGOORI GULAB JAMUN, KERSARI PHIRNEE, and more. The wide range of Kulfis at the restaurant will leave the guests salivating. These kulfis can be twisted by mixing various flavours into one and creating diverse combinations of the much-loved dessert.

About Barbeque Nation:

Barbeque Nation is a pioneer in India to promote ‘DIY’ (do-it-yourself) cuisine with the concept of the live on-the-table grill since its first store in Mumbai in 2006. Barbeque Nation was founded with a simple vision – offering a complete dining experience to customers at attractive prices. The philosophy extended to all aspects of service and caused the chain to expand rapidly. Over the last 15+ years, Barbeque Nation has expanded to over 83 cities with 178 outlets in India. During this period, the brand innovated with interactive live counters, multiple Kulfi varieties and a unique delivery product portfolio of ‘Barbeque-in-a-box’.

Neeyamo Launches “Genesis”, Aims To Build An Industry-Academia Connect

* Planning to partner with colleges across Madurai, Nagpur, Chennai and Pune

Neeyamo, a leading Global Payroll and EOR solution provider, has launched an exclusive program “Genesis” for placement committees. Aiming to create more job opportunities, the company has established this program and their mission is to build a long-term relationship with the placement committee, conduct periodic activities and events in which students can learn and participate, and make the recruitment process as simple and seamless for the placement committee and students as possible.

Genesis will also include partnering with educational bodies to create customized collaboration programs such as the student ambassador program and periodic newsletters to establish strong communication channels. The program will plan regular engagement programs and events such as Talanton, guest lectures, placement connect, fresher's meet, and so on to create a stronger connection with the students.

The phase 1 of the program was successfully completed in Madurai and Nagpur. Genesis was hosted with universities in Madurai such as Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, National Engineering college and Thiagarajar School of Management. Likewise, in Nagpur, universities such as Ambedkar College, Raisoni Group of Institutions and Cummins College of Engineering For Women participated.

In the second phase, Neeyamo saw active engagement from all top colleges in Pune, including Symbiosis Skill & Professional University, Dr.DY. Patil Educational Complex, Amity Global Business School , Indira Institute of Management. In Chennai, tier-I institutes such as SRM Group of Institutions, Women’s Christian College, St Joseph's College of Engineering, Saveetha University, SSN School of Management, and Sathyabama University, amongst others, participated in the program and event.  

Rupinder Kaur, Head of HR and Talent Acquisition, Neeyamo, said, “After the pandemic, the need for a connect between the educational bodies and industries increased significantly. While universities can teach in abundance theoretically, industry exposure through programs such as Talanton, lectures, and even networking events are beneficial for students. We, at Neeyamo, would like to bridge the gap between industry and academia and bring out a program that is useful for students; and that is what Genesis stands for.”

Formed in 2009, Neeyamo presently has over 3,000+ employees worldwide. The company recently launched their All-women global delivery center in Nagpur. Through such initiatives, Neeyamo is working towards being inclusive and taking job opportunities for all cities and towns.

About Neeyamo

Neeyamo is a leading technology-enabled global payroll and EOR solutions provider for multinational and micro-multinational corporations worldwide. With an extensive team of professionals serving clients across 190+ countries, Neeyamo leverages its unique service-based model and functionality-rich, next-generation portfolio of HR & payroll products to help organizations enable agile and scalable business. To know more, visit www.neeyamo.com

Cultural Connect Between The Local And Global Forms Essential Foundation Of Universities: Dr Ranjan Pai

Higher Education finds its meaning in establishing a cultural connect between the local and the global. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has been consistently working with the community around alongside its global outlook. The online course on the culture of Tulunadu, is one such attempt at providing a new impetus to the study and research at the intersection of local and global cultures”, said Dr Ranjan Pai, President MAHE and Chairman, Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), Bengaluru. He was speaking after inaugurating the online course Discerning India: Living Cultures of Tulunadu offered by the Centre for Intercultural Studies and Dialogue (CISD).

Flagging off the event - Tiger Dance at the time of inauguration, Pro Chancellor of MAHE Dr H S Ballal said, “MAHE has maintained a close and cordial relation with the local art forms, literature and culture. MAHE has thus set new models for education institutions for their engagement with the communities around, he added”. This course ensures the culture of the land is not only nurtured but is handed over to next generations, he maintained.

Speaking about the relevance of the course, the Vice Chancellor MAHE, Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh mentioned, “MAHE is committed to the idea of National Education Policy (NEP) 2022 and is making earnest efforts towards realising its objectives. This online course is aligned with that commitment. It focuses on local knowledge systems and cultural practices of the region and presents it within an academic context. The documentaries and lectures covered in the course will be useful for academic research and understanding the ethos of Tulunadu.  As an online course, it has the potential to reach the audiences across disciplines and space.”  

The Registrar of MAHE, Dr Narayana Sabhahit said "MAHE has been engaging with the study and documentation of the local cultural practices in several ways.  Regional Resource Centre (RRC), Yakshagana Kendra, Dvaita Philosophy Resource Centre, Hebbar Art Gallery are some of the examples. This online course on cultures of Tulunadu, by the Centre for Intercultural Studies and Dialogue (CISD) is a significant addition to our engagement with the region where MAHE is located.”

The launch of the teaser was accompanied by the performance of Tiger Dance (Pili Vesha) by Ashok Raj Kadabettu and Team – a well-known Tiger dance performance troupe of Udupi. Dr. Praveen Shetty, Coordinator - Discerning India project, introduced the course.

Discerning India: Living Cultures of Tulunadu – Level 1 is a self-paced online course offered by the Centre for Intercultural Studies and Dialogue (CISD), MAHE that introduces participants to the essence of the region. The Course comprises the following Units: Theatre and Performance: Yakshagana; Community and Sports: Kambala; Worship Traditions: Bhutaradhane; Nagaradhane.

Honeywell Cybersecurity Research Reveals 52% Of Cyber Threats Targeted At Removable Media

* 2022 Honeywell Industrial Cybersecurity USB Threat Report finds industrial control systems are increasingly in the sights of cyber attackers

According to a report released by Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), the threat of USB-borne malware continues to be a serious concern. Data from the 2022 Honeywell Industrial Cybersecurity USB Threat Report indicates that 52% of threats were specifically designed to utilize removable media, up from 32% the previous year and more than double the 19% reported in the 2020 study, clearly indicating that the threats designed to use removable media have reached a dangerously high level.

Now in its fourth year, the Honeywell Industrial Cybersecurity USB Threat Report shows a clear trend: cybersecurity threats continue to be more prominent and more potent. According to the report, threats designed to establish remote access capabilities remained steady at 51%, while the number of threats designed specifically to target industrial control systems increased slightly year over year, up from 30% to 32%. At the same time, the malware was more capable of causing a disruption to industrial control systems, climbing to 81% compared to 79% the previous year.

The current report was based on aggregated cybersecurity threat data from hundreds of industrial facilities globally during a 12-month period. Along with USB attacks, the research highlights that Trojans remain a top concern because of their potential to cause severe disruption to industrial infrastructure, comprising 76% of the malware detected.

“This year’s report indicates that adversaries are deliberately leveraging removable media as an initial attack vector to establish remote connectivity, exfiltrate data, and establish command and control,” said Jeff Zindel, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Connected Enterprise Cybersecurity. “It’s now painfully clear that USB removable media are being used to penetrate industrial/OT environments, and that organizations must adopt formal programs to defend against this type of threat to avoid costly disruptions.”

For the fourth year in a row, the threats attempting to enter industrial/OT environments have continued to increase in sophistication and frequency with USB-borne malware clearly being leveraged as part of larger cyberattack campaigns. Hackers are taking advantage of USB removable media to circumvent network defences and bypass the air gaps upon which many of these facilities depend upon for protection. Continued diligence is necessary to defend against the growing USB threat and strong USB security controls are highly recommended.

Honeywell's Secure Media Exchange (SMX) is designed to provide advanced threat detection for critical infrastructure by monitoring, better protecting and logging use of removable media throughout industrial facilities. The Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity Suite is designed to monitor for vulnerabilities such as open ports and the presence of USB security controls to strengthen endpoint and network security, while also providing better cybersecurity compliance.

Read the full report here and visit www.becybersecure.com for more information on Honeywell products and services that can help improve cybersecurity.

About Honeywell:

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

Roadmap To Revolutionize Retail In The World's Sixth Largest Economy

*  Phygital Retail Convention to explore mega retail opportunities in the India/Bharat growth story

* Convention set to take place on Aug.24-25 at The Westin, Powai, Mumbai

Focusing on the evolution of the retail sector in India and understanding the changes the sector is expected to witness in the coming years, Phygital Retail Convention 2022, India’s largest retail intelligence event, aims to unveil and decode the mega retail opportunities across India + Bharat — a mega, but dual and complex consumption landscape. 

Phygital Retail Convention (PRC) 2022 is all set to take place on the 24th and 25th of August at The Westin, Powai Lake, Mumbai focusing on the dramatic transformations occurring in the Indian consumer landscape and consequently, retail models. The event theme — India/Bharat: The World’s Biggest Consumer Story reflects the promise and opportunity of the ongoing transformation.

India is considered one of the world’s most lucrative and scalable markets and as a leading contributor to the world’s sixth largest economy, the Indian retail sector has undergone significant transformation and tremendous growth in the last decade, and is expected to touch approximately $2 trillion in value by 2032, up from $690 billion in 2021. A large portion of India's heartland is growing quickly as massive consumer marketplaces and future retail hubs, even as consumption and retail growth in urban and semi-urban areas of the country continue to soar. 

Headlining the event will be two of India’s most recognised retail icons designated as ‘PRC 2022 Patrons’ — Shailesh Chaturvedi (MD & CEO, Arvind Fashions Ltd) and Damodar Mall (CEO -Grocery, Reliance Retail).

Bhavesh Pitroda, Director and CEO, IMAGES Group says, “Despite the remarkable volume and pace of retail evolution over the past two decades, India still remains a largely underserved market vis-a-vis growth in consumption. The opportunities are far larger than what modern retailers have achieved so far. The scope of taking the experience and pluses of modern retail to the country’s heartlands — Bharat — is immense, and PRC 2022 will be dedicated to optimising this.”

“Retail real estate is the essential infrastructure that will facilitate the spread of modern retail across small-town India. With consumer aspirations and expenditure fast expanding in these locations, real estate majors are also investing heavily in the promise of ‘Bharat’. With PRC 2022 hosting all of India’s real estate majors, the event will highlight the plans of these organisations in taking Bharat’s retail revolution forward,” adds Vineet Chadha, COO — Retail, IMAGES Group.

Reflecting on the crucial role of digital transformation in the country’s consumption universe, Shaurya Somani, VP-Technology, IMAGES Group, notes, “Technology will continue to be the biggest influencer of consumer behaviour across India. Smartphone and internet penetration have transformed into India’s one of the world’s most digital-savvy consumer markets, and attendees can expect to hear some unique insights and analyses on the future of a digital Bharat at PRC 2022.”

Regarded as India’s most authoritative retail intelligence and networking event, the conference will host a powerful blend of panel discussions, solo talks, masterclasses and fireside chats featuring the C-Suite of Indian retail, technology, retail real estate, D2C brands, retail support, infrastructure and allied sectors. The platform presents an opportunity to network with knowledgeable and passionate speakers, giving the attendees a chance to gain new insights about the retail industry and learning about the success stories of countless businesses.

Key multiple highlights at the event are the launch of India Phygital Index 2022 report, an exclusive D2C Retail zone for D2C brands, Ignite Up — a startup-enablement platform, IMAGES Retail Tech Icons felicitation ceremony, and the IMAGES Retail Awards 2022 gala recognising retailing excellence in India.

The 2-day convention will see a host of riveting panel discussions and sessions by experts on diverse range of topics such as brand architecture, reimagining customer experience to drive loyalty, omni-channel retailing, customer engagement, supply chain management, art of designing, marketing and advertising, data-driven experiences, expansion and scaling up, business growth and many more.

Among the 150+ retailing icons and leaders speaking at the 2-day forum are a mix of established names and young, exciting change-makers: Arvind Singhal (Chairman, Technopak), Almona Bhatia (Chief Strategy Officer, Tata CliQ Luxury), Ankit Desai (CMO, Hershey’s), Anuj Puri (Chairman, Anarock), Arzan Singpurwalla (Channel Partner Lead, WhatsApp for business, India), Astha Almast (Founder, The NEW Shop), Bharat Kalia (CEO, Thrasio India), Damodar Mall (CEO, Grocery, Reliance Retail), Devarajan Iyer (CEO, Lifestyle International), Preeti Gupta (Chief Business Officer, Nykaa Fashion), Rajesh Jain (MD and CEO, Lacoste), Shriti Malhotra (CEO, The Body Shop, India) among many others.

About Phygital Retail Convention:

Phygital Retail Convention (PRC) is India's go-to retail intelligence event. It aims to bring together multiple stakeholders in global retail businesses to hack the most critical disruption-ready strategies around consumer behaviors, technology and innovation. Phygital Retail Convention (PRC) 2022 aims to power the transformation of Retail in the dual and complex market of India/Bharat.

About IMAGES Group:

IMAGES Group is the largest retail intelligence organisation in South Asia and the Middle East, whose numerous items and administrations work as impetus for the productive development of present day retail through information stage initiative. The Group's knowledge platforms incorporate print and online reportage, research review, and significant yearly business occasions with Conferences, Master-Classes and Workshops serving multiple verticals/fragments/tasks of retail and D2C organizations.