MIT In Collaboration With MAHE-ISAC Centre Of Excellence On Cybersecurity Conducted 12-Hour Long Hackathon For KAVACH 2023

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, in association with MAHE-ISAC Center of Excellence for Cyber Security conducted a 12-hour internal hackathon. The top 10 teams of the internal hackathon will be competing at the KAVACH 2023 Nationwide hackathon, co-organized by the MoE's Innovation Cell, AICTE, the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D, MHA), and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C, MHA).

The internal hackathon at MIT Manipal was inaugurated by  Dr. (Cdr.) Anil Rana, Director, MIT, Manipal, along with Dr. Mohammad Zuber, Chief Innovation Officer, Innovation Centre, MAHE, Dr. Smitha N Pai HoD, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Balachandra, Professor, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Coordinator - MAHE-ISAC Center of Excellence-Cyber Security, Dr. Sucheta Kolekar Associate Professor, Department of Information and Communication Technology and coordinator of the event and Dr. Sumith N, Associate Professor, Department of Information and Communication Technology and SPOC-MIT  (KAVACH 2023). The valedictory function of the event was chaired by Dr. Somashekara Bhat, Joint Director of Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal.

Dr. Cdr. Anil Rana , Director of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) ,said “ The internal hackathon for KAVACH 2023 was a great way to prepare students for KAVACH 2023. All the 10 chosen teams demonstrated technical proficiency and creative abilities with cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, etc. to find reliable, secure, and efficient technological solutions for cyber security issues faced in the current 21st century.”

The event hosted 22 student teams of MIT having six members, involving atleast one female team member. The students showed enthusiasm and designed creative solutions for various problem statements of KAVACH 2023.  

Bengaluru Records Second Highest Increase In Residential Demand (10.3% QoQ)

* Sarjapur Road emerged as the most preferred residential area 

* Average property rates increased by 2.5% QoQ 

Magicbricks PropIndex Report (January-March 2023) revealed that residential demand (searches) in Bengaluru increased 10.3% QoQ, making it amongst the top 3 preferred metros in India. During the same time, residential supply (active listings) observed a marginal decline of 1.1% QoQ and the demand-supply mismatch led to an increase of 2.5% in the average property rates. The average rates of ready-to-move and under-construction properties increased 2.5% and 2% QoQ, respectively. 

The report further revealed that 3BHK configurations gained the highest traction commanding a share of 48% in the total residential demand during this quarter and 43% share in the total supply. This was followed by 2BHK configurations which held 38% share of the demand and 43% of the supply in the city. Sarjapur Road emerged as the most preferred residential locality in Bengaluru while Whitefield locality ranked highest in terms of residential. 

Elaborating on the trends, Sudhir Pai, CEO, Magicbricks commented, “Several multilateral agencies have projected that the Indian economy will grow by 6-7% in FY’ 23, despite the global slowdown. The recent Union Budget has also introduced several encouraging initiatives, including substantial allocations to PMAY and UIDF, which have set the wheels in motion for facilitating employment opportunities and infrastructure development. Given the under-served demand for home-ownership in the affordable and mid-range segment, we are optimistic about the growth trajectory for residential demand in the coming quarters as well. We anticipate that the market will stabilise, supplemented by new projects and expedited delivery of under-construction properties, which will open up new avenues for investment and innovation.” 

The report concluded that residential demand in India increased 14.2% and supply grew 1.9% YoY. 

Calangute, Goa Tops List Of “Beaches With Most Rescues By Lifesavers”

The popular Calangute beach stretch topped the list of Goan beaches with the highest number of rescues by lifesavers, while more rescues were carried out by Lifesavers off Palolem beach, than any other beaches in South Goa, according to statistics released by Drishti Marine, Goa’s state government-appointed lifeguard agency.  

As per the findings, 167 rescue operations were conducted in the waters off Calangute beach – the highest number in the entire state – followed by Baga with 113 rescues and Arambol with 43 rescues, followed by Morjim (29) and Vagator (24) in North Goa.  

Palolem led the ranking of beaches with the most rescues in South Goa with 25 rescue operations. This was followed by Colva with 18 rescue operations and Benaulim with six rescues while Agonda and Cavelossim reported five rescues.  

The statistics include only those rescue operations which were carried out off Goa coastline.  

According to Drishti Marine, most of the rescues were necessitated due to two factors; alcohol consumption and unwillingness to listen to the Lifesaver’s instructions to swim within the safe zones marked on the beaches with flags. Selfies taken near rocky areas are also a major reason for such accidents, which necessitates rescue operations.  

Goa being a tourist destination, visitors do tend to want to have a nice time and that often involves consuming a lot of alcohol. Drishti Marine urges visitors who have consumed alcohol to stay away from the sea. Lifesavers stationed on the beach are alert to spot potential dangerous situations. They politely request visitors who are intoxicated to not venture into the waters. Some agree and some don’t. However the Lifesavers are trained to tackle such sensitive situations on ground. 

Less popular beaches accounted for the lowest number of rescues, with only two rescues being reported at Querim beach, one in Dona Paula, with Bambolim, Siridao and Vainguinim, all reporting zero rescue incidents in North Goa.  

In South Goa, Cola beach reported three rescue operations, while Betalbatim, Varca and Cabo De Rama reported two rescues each.  

The popular Dudhsagar waterfall has also been a location with high footfalls due to it being a tourist attraction. There have been 55 rescue operations conducted at the site which is patrolled by Drishti’s lifesavers over the course of the year. 

In addition, Drishti Marine’s detailed report also identified the beaches which are most prone to hazards such as riptides and unsteady waters, which includes coastal areas in South Goa like Mormugao’s Japanese Garden, Betul, Cabo de Rama, Khola, Agonda, Colamb, Polem, and Palolem’s rocky areas. Beaches in North Goa such as Kerim, Ashwem, Sweet Lake, Vagator, Anjuna, Sinquerim, Baga and Candolim were also identified as being most prone to riptides and rough waters.   

“Drishti Marine urges visitors to follow safety guidelines and to always be aware of their surroundings while enjoying Goa’s beaches. The prescribed guidelines are avoiding swimming in areas with red flags which alerts of rough and high riptides, avoiding entering in areas demarcated as non-swim zones, making sure the instructions and sign boards laid out across the beach are followed and most importantly ensuring you listen to the Lifesavers that are advising you as they are doing it keeping in mind your safety,” says Navin Awasthi, Operations Head of Drishti Marine.  

Goa’s beaches attract lakhs of tourists every year. Drishti Marine’s Lifesavers work tirelessly to ensure the safety of beachgoers and tourists, with hundreds of individuals assisted to safety each year. 

Other prescribed guidelines are as follows  

Keep a very close eye on children while on the beach and do not allow children to venture into the waters unattended, no matter how shallow they may be.  

Avoid  swimming in areas demarcated for water sports.  

Stay alert as lifesavers while patrolling make announcements to alarm and educate people via the Public Address System put up on the jeeps.  

Individuals with a medical problem should seek advice from Lifesavers before entering into the water.  

It is not suitable to head out to the beach or venture into the water during lightning and thunder because lightning can pose a danger.  

Do not get onto the rocks during low tide because the rocks get a lot more slippery and mossy during the monsoon season.  

Post beach closure, individuals should not venture into the sea.  

People should avoid taking selfies near rocky/slippery areas.   

If under the influence of alcohol, make sure you do not venture into the water.   

Always read and obey the safety signs found at the main entrance of the beach. 

Social Media Platform “GotChosen” Introduces A New Proprietary Technology

Revenue Centric Ad Technology 

Streamlines ad monetization on the GotChosen platform 

Processes mass payment transactions in different currencies 

Process completed in 300 milliseconds 

GotChosen, the social media platform that prioritises monetization for influencers, introduces its new proprietary technology that is bound to create a disruption in the industry with respect to how content is created and consumed. The proprietary technology streamlines ad monetization and process mass payment transactions to creators. The Inclusive model allows creators of all sizes - from nano to celebrities - to earn revenue by creating content for their audience.  

The revenue centric ad technology for ads can identify how much an influencer should be paid for each ad impression that is sold in real time, along with content. The revenue is allocated to the owner of the content regardless of the device, geo, or type of content. The Artificial Intelligence led technology guarantees monetization on all creator content and supports multiple advertisement formats like display, native, video, and interstitial ads. The technology is optimised to yield an effective and sustainable monetization model to creators and provides complete revenue report to creators.  

The new technology has also enabled GotChosen to create a highly efficient mass payment system, which processes mass payment transactions in different currencies to content creators on the platform, in more than 50 countries.  

GotChosen’s proprietary technology uses programmatic advertising, developed in-house, to sell an ad inventory from 200,000+ brands and credits 60% of the ad impression earnings to the owner of the content. The technology allows the entire process, from identification stage to payment, to be completed within 300 milliseconds.  

Commenting on the new technology, Oz Silva, Founder and CEO, GotChosen said. “We, at GotChosen, are committed to democratising the revenue earning model from social media platforms. The technology was developed keeping this commitment at the core. We believe that it is time to make changes to the model of digital content consumption. We aim to marry our technology with our experience in the market and partnership with peers in the ecosystem to create a failproof method to share large majority of the ad revenue generated on GotChosen platform with creators on board.” 

“We are also keen to ensure transparency at all stages of the process and the creators get a full report of the revenue. It is our endeavour to make sure that the right amount is reaching the creators at the right”, he further added. 

GotChosen is committed to be the pioneer of this tomorrow’s trends today and create a disruptive way in how content creators and their audiences interact with Brands. 

Total Enrolments Under Various Schemes Under NPS And APY Cross 1.35 Crores During FY 2022-23

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

The number of subscriber enrolments under various schemes under the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crossed   135.95 Lakh during the Financial Year 2022-23 (Table 1).  

With cumulative enrolment of over 10 Lakh subscribers, NPS Private sector- comprising NPS All Citizen and NPS Corporate- accounted for about 60%. 

The number of subscriber enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was 119.31 lakh.  

Women Can Now Restart Their Professional Careers After A Break With “Eaton's Career Transition Program” – ReLaunch

Intelligent power management company Eaton is hiring women professionals to restart their careers under their ongoing initiative – ReLaunch. The program is aimed at women in India who were on a career break due to any significant reason and are now looking to restart their professional journey.  

Commenting on the program, Ashish Kapoor, Director, Human Resources, India, Eaton, shares, "ReLaunch is a career transition program that stems from Eaton's firm belief in being a model of inclusion and diversity and creating a place where everyone belongs and everyone matters. This program is thoughtfully designed to provide a platform for women who are looking to bridge the gap between career breaks and the current job market. It offers full-time job opportunities across various domains within Eaton, enabling talented and skilled women to re-enter the workforce and unlock their full potential.” 

He added, “Eaton recognizes that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of business success, and the ReLaunch program offers a unique opportunity for the company to tap into a diverse talent pool of experienced and motivated women. By leveraging the skills and expertise of these women, Eaton aims to foster a more innovative and inclusive workplace culture, driving growth and innovation across its operations in India.” 

Any women who are interested to ReLaunch their career with Eaton can apply here - https://www.eaton.com/in/en-us/company/inclusion-diversity/relaunch.html 

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably, and to help our customers manage power ? today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and doing what's best for our stakeholders and all of society. 

Founded in 1911, 2023 marks Eaton's 100th anniversary of being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. We reported revenues of $20.8 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit 

www.eaton.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. 

Parent Tribe By SuperBottoms - A BFF In Your Parenting Journey

India’s leading mom and baby care brand, SuperBottoms’ Facebook Community - “Parent Tribe” is now over 78K parents strong and has become India’s largest parenting community on Facebook – of parents, for parents, and by parents. Parenting is not always a piece of cake so an extra pair of hands is all we need. SuperBottoms Tribe is a support mechanism for parents all across the country.

Parent Tribe is an online community that provides a platform for parents to connect with each other, share their experiences, seek advice, and get access to expert guidance on various aspects of parenting. The online platform has grown tremendously over the last one year and has emerged as the most trusted community of parents across age groups and geographies across India.

Pallavi Utagi, the CEO and Founder of SuperBottoms said “Parent Tribe for us, at SuperBottoms, is our personal army of parents that are deeply involved with the brand. Beyond our consumers, our tribe is our evangelist which drives us to stay honest, innovate continuously, and curate and co-create top-of-the-line products. When someone joins the Parent Tribe, they become a part of a close-knit, loving, and ever-growing community of parents – and we become their partners in their parenting journey!”

In addition to the online community, ParentTribe also offers a range of resources and services to help parents in their journey. These include webinars and workshops on various parenting topics, expert advice from pediatricians, nutritionists, and child psychologists, and access to exclusive deals and discounts on SuperBottoms products. From Expert Advice by our empanelled industry experts, to LIVE sessions specially curated for the Tribe, Exclusive Offers for SuperTribers, and lots of super fun contests with exciting prizes to be won!

Join Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/parenttribebysuperbottoms