Infosys Collaborates With Motherhood Hospitals To Foster Learning In Healthcare Through Infosys Springboard

* This first-of-its-kind collaboration will democratize education in healthcare for school students, graduates, and lifelong learners.

Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has signed an MoU with Motherhood Hospitals, a specialty hospital chain providing women and child-care, to digitally upskill learners in the healthcare sector through Infosys Springboard. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will democratize healthcare education for school students, graduates, and lifelong learners, giving them access to masterclasses in health-related topics.

Furthermore, Infosys Springboard will empower learners to develop a deep understanding of the healthcare industry through free interactive sessions with healthcare experts. Additionally, masterclasses on health-related themes will be held for learners registered on Infosys Springboard. The initiative will aim to educate them while opening new avenues for people looking to pursue careers in the sector. This collaboration will also enable nurses, customer care executives and the administrative staff at companies under Motherhood Hospitals to benefit from a comprehensive learning and development program.

Congruent with its ESG Vision 2030, Infosys aims to enable digital skills at scale and empower over 10 million people in India by 2025 through the Infosys Springboard program. Infosys Springboard continues to expand its reach to learners by growing its thriving community to more than 5 million registered users in India, since its launch.

Shedding light on the idea behind this initiative, Thirumala Arohi, Senior Vice President and Head – Education, Training and Assessment, Infosys, said, “Infosys’ collaboration with Motherhood Hospitals strengthens its long-established commitment towards democratizing knowledge and learning for lifelong learners. The success of the Infosys Springboard program has been elevated with this collaboration, which offers young, ardent learners the opportunity to scale up their knowledge of healthcare, harness career opportunities and monetize their passion for this rapidly growing industry.”

Mr. Vijayarathna Venkatraman, CEO, Motherhood Hospitals, said,  “Our association with Infosys Springboard strengthens our commitment towards continuous learning and growth of talent within the Motherhood Hospitals network. We are certain, that through this strategic collaboration, we can enhance their knowledge and equip them with skills to make better impact in the healthcare service industry.”

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in more than 50 countries, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by the cloud. We enable them with an AI-powered core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

Celebrating Curiosity And Creativity – Welcome To Groww Presents The Under 25 Summit 2023!

After truly being missed for two years, the World’s Leading Youth Festival is back! Groww presents the Under 25 Summit 2023 will be taking place on the 4th and 5th of March 2023 in Embassy International Riding School, Bangalore.

“The Under 25 Summit 2023 is a collection of experiences that range from intimate 30 people camps to communal 300-people domes to 3000-people stages that enable attendees to have their own unique festival experience. Built in the setting of a parallel universe, with thematic worlds and experiential spaces, we are creating experiences that prioritizes self discovery, engaging with the external and activating all human senses,” says Anto Philip, the Co- Founder of Under 25. These tap into the interest areas of students - fashion, finance, fitness, content creation, pop culture, language and travel.

With many industry experts, namely Abhinav Bindra, Armaan Malik, Prajakta Koli, MC Stan, Faye D’Souza, Prateek Kuhad, Masoom Minawala and hundreds more, the festival is looking to provide students from more than 2000 campuses across the country with a platform to discover more!

“Over the last decade of building the Under 25 Summit, we’ve constantly heard our Explorers say stuff like “We love the Energy!” and “Such a fantastic vibe!” - everyone seemed to appreciate this intangible and almost unexplainable feeling they had when they were there.” says Shreyans Jain, the cofounder of Under 25.

The Brand Partners who have come on board include Groww as the Title Sponsor, Duolingo, Bumble, Virgio and Budweiser Beats as associate partners and Brands such as Netflix, Coke, Fello, Freakins, Mochi and more coming onboard to empower and enable the youth!

Come experience the biggest intersection of community and culture for this generation at the Under 25 Summit.

Liferay To Double Workforce In India; Aims To Hire More Than 200 Employees In Next 2 Years

~The US-headquartered DXP provider opens new office in Bengaluru as a part of its commitment~

~Outlines internship program to nurture and hire engineering and management talent from across India~

Liferay, the US-headquartered leading cloud-powered Digital User Experience Platform (DXP) provider today announced that it intends to double its headcount in India and onboard more than 200 engineers and management candidates in the next 24 months. As a part of its commitment, Liferay has also opened a new office in Bengaluru, which will pave the way for its rapid expansion.

With a strong foothold in 19 countries across, EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, the global technology company aims to attract the best talent in India and expand its local presence. In the next two years, Liferay’s Bengaluru office will hire experienced and entry-level engineering and management graduates for various roles focusing on cloud technologies, product development, operations, marketing, and sales.

As a part of the new hiring plan, Liferay has created an internship program that will nurture and train engineering and management candidates from top institutes across India. Upon successful completion of the programme, the interns will be offered full-time employment opportunities at Liferay.

Liferay’s hiring spree can be attributed to the company’s aim of tapping into the $710.0 billion market opportunity in the country. Globally, the DXP market is growing rapidly and is expected to reach $13.9 billion by 2024. While the COVID-19 pandemic gave a significant boost to the industry by accelerating digital transformation initiatives, the recent focus of Indian Government of Digital India along with the demand for personalization from customers for integrated, customized, and streamlined experience and engagement across various digital touchpoints are major drivers for the increased adoption of DXP.

Brian Chan, Founder & Chief Software Architect, Liferay said “The Prime Minister emphasizing on Digital India and the need for a robust digital ecosystem, has offered a dramatic boom to the country’s DXP market. This, coupled with the highly skilled tech talent of the country positions India as a sweet spot for us. As an innovative technology service provider, we are happy to cater to the unique needs of thousands of emerging digital businesses across industries. We are confident that our new office in India will help us unlock several employment opportunities and give us a great momentum as we expand product offerings while continuing to offer exceptional service to clients.”

Headquartered in the US, Liferay has more than 1200 employees across the globe, including India. Founded in 2000, Liferay offers businesses across B2B, B2C, and B2E with flexible, scalable, accessible, and secured tailored accelerator solutions including customer portals, intranets, and supply-chain solutions that helps manage personalized user experience.

The company has been working with over a thousand organizations across sectors including financial services, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, and government bodies while supporting them with their businesses' unique needs. Some of the key associated clients include AirBus, Honda, Federal Bank, Bosch, NASA, Volkswagen Vodafone, Saint Gobain, India First Life insurance, Sahaj, Carrefour, and BSES amongst others.

About Liferay

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in California, United States; Liferay is a one-stop DXP platform that offers a suite of solutions geared toward solving highly complex digital challenges faced by organizations falling under the B2B, B2C, and B2E categories. Liferay Inc. was formed by software engineers with the aim to build a for-profit tech company that could be a vehicle for good. With a simple goal in mind - to create useful technology that benefited customers, partners, and employees, and to build an organization that helped others reach their full potential, the team’s dedication has taken the company from hosting company meetings on church picnic tables to opening offices across the globe in 19 countries, including Los Angeles (Global HQ), Raleigh, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, France, Belgium, Netherland, Luxembourg, Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, and India. Liferay has clients across domestic and global markets and serves 1200+ well-established businesses.

Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector Sells 24,619 Units In India During February 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced its tractor sales numbers for February 2023.

Domestic sales in February 2023 were at 24,619 units, as against 18,910 units during February 2022.

Total tractor sales (Domestic + Exports) during February 2023 were at 25,791 units, as against 20,437 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,172 units.

Commenting on the performance, Hemant Sikka, President - Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “We have sold 24,619 tractors in the domestic market during February 2023, a growth of 30% over last year. Record Rabi crop acreage for wheat and oilseeds, high crop prices and better terms of trade for farmers is leading to positive sentiments in the rural markets. Expected higher Rabi output will improve liquidity in the hands of the farmers, supporting tractor demand. Water reservoir levels continue to remain high. In the exports market, we have sold 1172 tractors.”

About Mahindra

Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.

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Seagram’s Royal Stag Unveils A New Music Property For New India, ROYAL STAG BOOMBOX -The Original Sound Of Generation Large

* Creating a different rhythm, both in its scope and sound, Royal Stag Boombox aims to offer a unique experience, where the best-loved melodies of Bollywood meet the pulsating beats of hip-hop. This immersive experience features an eclectic set of musicians including Badshah, Armaan Malik, Amit Trivedi, Slow Cheeta, Nikhita Gandhi, Bali, EPR, Neeti Mohan, Jasleen Royal, DJ Suketu and Dino James, among others.

Celebrating the spirit of ‘Living it Large’, Seagram’s Royal Stag presents Royal Stag Boombox, a first-of-its-kind musical experience. It is the sound of a young generation, a tribe that tends to make rather than follow trends; a tribe that is in constant search of soul-touching experiences. In an exclusive preview in Mumbai on Monday, February 27, 2023, the brand revealed a glimpse of what’s in store. Royal Stag Boombox audaciously brings together polar opposites of the music industry, the melody of Bollywood and the gully vibe of Hip-Hop, to make original music, to create a new soundscape.

For many years, music has been a key consumer engagement pillar for the brand. Today, the youth tilts towards exploring exciting new forms of music. Contemporary genres such as hip-hop are becoming increasingly popular among the youth of the country, while Bollywood melodies remain integral to their cultural milieu. Royal Stag Boombox intends to stir the imagination of this generation, blending music they have inherited, Bollywood scores, with the genre that speaks to them, Hip Hop. This mix will have the swag and emotional heft of Hindi cinema’s best compositions and the throbbing vibe and vigor of hip-hop.

This cultural movement manifests itself in two unique, engaging formats:

·         The in-studio format; a unique Phygital music concept featuring four original Melody x Hip Hop music tracks that will be released as singles and videos across platforms.

·         On-ground format; this format will travel to five of India’s biggest youth hubs – Pune, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Manipal and Jalandhar, to offer a heady cocktail in each city, of enviable headline acts alongside food, culture and merchandise. Quite simply, a true-blue youth carnival feel that cannot be missed.

Commenting on the unveiling of Royal Stag Boombox, Kartik Mohindra, CMO, Pernod Ricard India, said: “Music and experience bring people together like nothing else and are natural enablers of conviviality. Royal Stag has always strived to pulse with the passion points of the youth of this country and Royal Stag Boombox is the perfect platform for the brand to connect with tomorrow’s India. Royal Stag Boombox is a direct extension of the Royal Stag philosophy of “Living it Large,” while offering a unique opportunity of coming together and enjoying new experiences. It has created a new soundscape by blending two exciting genres, hip-hop and melody; this might just become the new rhythm of young India!

Speaking about the launch of Royal Stag Boombox, Ajay Gupte, CEO- South Asia, Wavemaker said, “Royal Stag has always positioned itself as a youth brand and with Royal Stag Boombox - a unique and engaging musical experience designed for the young consumer, we are taking it a step further. This is yet another innovative collaboration between Wavemaker and Pernod Ricard in the area of music and entertainment. We are confident that Royal Stag Boombox will appeal to the music lovers of the country and will be a huge success.”

Commenting on the association, Mahesh Shetty, Head – Network Sales, Viacom18, said, “Connecting with the consumers at their wavelength and creating content that resonates with them has been the core of Viacom18's DNA.  We are super kicked about our partnership with Pernod Ricard to create this new experience in the soundscape of India. Each music piece is a gem and we are confident Indian youth will be humming these tunes in the coming days.”

Music composer and singer, Amit Trivedi shared his thoughts saying, “Youngsters of India love to explore new forms of music. I am thrilled to be a part of Royal Stag Boombox and this unique mix of the melody of Bollywood and the vibe of Hip Hop to offer fresh new sounds to the audience.”

Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik said, “Music is no less than therapy in the right moments; it moves people and brings them together unlike anything else. I am glad to be part of Royal Stag Boombox, a music festival specially curated to spread love and joy through the medium of live music.”

Excited about the association, rapper Badshah said, "I am thrilled to be associated with Royal Stag Boombox and to have the opportunity to perform for my amazing fans in Bhubaneswar, Indore, and Pune. I can't wait to bring the house down with my music and create unforgettable memories with all of you. Get ready to witness an epic show!"

Rapper EPR mentioned, “I’m happy to be part of this unique platform - Royal Stag Boombox. The energy of performing for a youthful audience is something else.”

Rapper Bali expressed, “It’s an exciting time for Hip Hop in India. It feels great to see that Royal Stag Boombox is not only celebrating this music form but curating a unique blend of Hip Hop and Melody that will surely resonate with music lovers across India.”

Artist Dino James expressed, “It is wonderful to be a part of this unique musical experience that Royal Stag Boombox has curated. I am really looking forward to kickstarting this unique journey.”

Rapper SlowCheeta said, "For Royal Stag to create a platform – Royal Stag Boombox, where artists like us can come together to collaborate and express themselves is absolutely incredible! The opportunity to work with some stalwarts and create something as special as this track is priceless."

Singer Nikhita Gandhi added, “As a vocalist, I enjoy the idea of creating something new. So, the idea of creating a new genre of music, a beautiful combination of Bollywood and Hip Hop with Royal Stag Boombox, got me excited instantaneously.”

The festival is set to tour five Indian cities: Pune, Indore, Manipal, Bhubaneswar and Jalandhar, where close to 50,000 people are set to have the time of their lives.

ABOUT ROYAL STAG:

Seagram’s Royal Stag is the flagship brand of Pernod Ricard India. Royal Stag has been a consistent star since launch, and a brand quite often credited to have changed the rules of the game. It is for the young, daring, confident, progressive, and inspiring individuals who embody self-belief. The brand has been inspiring the youth of India through its communication around the philosophy of “It’s your life. Live it large”.

ABOUT PERNOD RICARD INDIA

Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Pernod Ricard SA and is a fast-growing multinational alcohol beverage company delivering quality products to its consumers across the country. With leading brands in each category, Pernod Ricard holds one of the most dynamic and premium portfolios in the industry led by Seagram’s whiskies such as Royal Stag, Royal Stag Barrel Select, Blenders Pride, Blenders Pride Reserve Collection, Imperial Blue, 100 Pipers and a wide range of International premium brands that include Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute and Jameson Irish whiskey. Some of the eminent brands in white spirits category include ABSOLUT vodka, Jacob’s Creek and Campo Viejo wines, Martell cognac, Beefeater and Monkey 47 gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagne. Pernod Ricard India is recognized as an industry leader with various recognitions and achievements that help the company deliver quality products to consumers. Seagram’s whiskies are exported to 26 countries across the world. Pernod Ricard India is a socially responsible organization with a strong belief to strengthen corporate citizen by addressing social, economic and environmental sustainability in all key states.

MAHE Celebrated National Science Day On Feb 28, 2023 With Enthusiasm

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal recently celebrated National Science Day on February 28, 2023, at Fortune Inn Valley View, in the presence of dignitaries

Dr. P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University as theChief Guest ; Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh Vice-Chancellor, MAHE; Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro VC, Technology & Science, Dr Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE along with HODs and HOIs. The event was organized to commemorate the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by Sir CV Raman on February 28, 1928, and to highlight the importance of science and its impact on everyday life. Students, from over 25 educational institutions, comprising various Schools and Colleges represented the event.

For the past 20 years, MAHE has been organising various activities such as model building, drawing, and elocution competitions on defined themes for higher primary and high school children in the region. Additionally, MAHE hosts school toppers for a week-long residential, hands-on science training program at the Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS), culminating in a science exhibition and the Science Day celebrations.

Dr. P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya, Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University said, "Science has the transformative power to ensure education, health, and food for all. Observation, experimentation, and analysis are the three key attributes of a scientific attitude among youngsters. Students and researchers should have a malleable mind so that they can be ready to learn, unlearn, and re-learn whenever presented with an opportunity. They should possess passion and conviction in their actions while having the courage to fail and the confidence to win. Furthermore, raising public awareness on the significance of science and its applications in technology is crucial."

Speaking about the celebration, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh Vice-Chancellor of MAHE said, "National Science Day celebrations are an excellent platform to promote scientific temper among students. It is essential to inculcate a scientific attitude in every walk of life to bring about significant development in society. I urge all students to pursue their goals in the diverse fields of science."

Dr Yadapadithaya's views were endorsed and echoed by Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh in his presidential address. Dr Yadapadithaya, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Dr Giridhar Kini, and Dr Satish Rao presented the prizes to winners of various competitions held as part of the Science Day activities. Dr Narayana Sabhahit delivered the welcome address, Dr Bharath Prasad (Assistant Professor, MSLS MAHE) introduced the chief guest, and later, Dr. Giridhar Kini proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all the dignitaries and participants who made the celebration a grand success.

The event served as an excellent platform for students to showcase their scientific skills and knowledge while imbibing the essence of scientific inquiry, exploration, and innovation. MAHE's National Science Day celebration was a grand success, inspiring and motivating students to pursue their interest in science and explore its potential in solving real-world problems.

Leading New Zealand Food Science Facility Relies On ELGi’s AB Series To Deliver Oil-Free ‘Class 0’ Compressed Air

* Turnkey solution delivers 100 per cent oil-free compressed air in compliance with ISO 8573-1 ‘Class 0’ to facility shared by New Zealand research providers.

ELGi Equipments, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, together with its authorised partner Compressed Air Controls, have provided a complete oil-free ‘Class 0’ turnkey compressed air system solution to a new food science facility jointly operated by a trio of leading New Zealand research providers.

A dedicated supply of 100 per cent oil-free compressed air was required in the recent development of the facility Te Ohu Rangahau Kai, which is shared by Massey University, AgResearch and the Riddet Institute, and is situated on the university’s Manawat? campus in Palmerston North. The new facility includes over 1,800 m2 of research laboratory space that houses a range of hi-tech food science analytical equipment including mass spectrometers. Mass spectrometers require high-purity nitrogen to analyse chemical molecules in food. Delivered by a nitrogen generator, the compressed air supply for the nitrogen generator needed to be 100% oil-free and certified ‘Class 0’ in compliance with ISO 8573-1.

To find the right solution to meet these stringent requirements, Massey University contacted long-standing compressed air partner Compressed Air Controls, one of ELGi’s authorised partners. Steve Carran, Territory Manager at Compressed Air Controls, said, “We designed a complete skid-mounted turnkey solution, including an ELGi AB37 oil-free screw air compressor and an Airmate EGRD200 refrigerated air dryer complete with downstream filtration, and full stainless steel air lines to meet their needs.”

Keith Harvey, Project Manager at Massey University, said, "It was essential that the compressed air supply for the nitrogen system used in the mass spectrometers was certified Class 0, eliminating the risk of oil contamination. The AB series from ELGi promised to meet these requirements with minimal environmental impact, which also aligned well with our environmental sustainability goals. In addition, we required a highly reliable compressed air system and the assurance of local service backup. The recently installed ELGi turnkey compressed air solution, and Compressed Air Control's expert service and support is meeting our expectations."

Installed in September 2022, the ELGi AB series was particularly suited to meet AgResearch’s requirements on account of:

ZERO PROCESS CONTAMINATION: a 100 per cent oil-free compressed air solution, certified ‘Class 0’ in compliance with ISO 8573-1 and ISO 8573-7 and manufactured in an ISO 22000 factory, producing high-quality air, free of microbiological contaminants.

LOW LIFECYCLE COSTS: efficient airend with best-in-class performance and optimal system configuration in single-stage operation.

LOW MAINTENANCE COST: enhanced life and performance of the compressor due to fewer moving parts at low operating speeds.

HIGH RELIABILITY: engineered to deliver maximum uptime and availability, backed up with ongoing service support provided by ELGi’s authorised partner CAC.

LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT: minimal environmental impact due to superior efficiency and zero mineral oil residue.

Ramesh Ponnuswami, Executive Director, ELGi OSEA, said, “ELGi’s AB series represents a real disruption in oil-free compressed air technology for sensitive industrial applications that not only demand 100 per cent oil-free compressed air in compliance with ISO 8573-1, but want to achieve high reliability and high efficiency with low cost of ownership and minimal environmental impact. We are delighted to have supplied an AB series oil-free screw air compressor to this new food science facility, and to be a small part of the new Te Ohu Rangahai Kai building, one of the largest agricultural food research centres in New Zealand.”