Glenmark Pharma Concludes Hypertension Awareness Month In India, In Association With More Than 1000 Healthcare Professionals

- Partnered with more than 210 hospitals and clinics in 143 cities across the country

- Conducted 214 Hypertension public awareness rallies and screening camps

- Have reached out to more than 10 Million adults through multiple channels including its digital platform: www.bpincontrol.in

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven, global pharmaceutical company marked May as the Hypertension Awareness Month. Glenmark partnered with more than 1000 healthcare professionals (HCPs) from more than 210 hospitals and clinics in 143 cities across the country, and organized 214 public awareness rallies and screening camps to create mass awareness around Hypertension (High Blood Pressure).

The rallies consisted of informative sessions led by HCPs, who provided detailed insights on the signs, symptoms, and preventive measures related to Hypertension. Subsequently, blood pressure screening camps were set up to offer the general public an opportunity to assess their blood pressure levels. As a result of this initiative, Glenmark successfully reached out to 10 Million adults, effectively raising awareness about the disease.

While speaking about this program, Alok Malik, Executive Vice President & Head of India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., said, “We at Glenmark are firmly committed to creating awareness and making a meaningful impact in the fight against hypertension in India. With increasing prevalence, it is crucial that we prioritize raising awareness about this silent killer among the Indian population including young adults above the age of 18. Through our initiatives, we aim to empower individuals with knowledge about the risks and the importance of early detection, and management. Together, we can make a significant difference in improving the health outcomes of millions affected by this condition."

Glenmark has been at the forefront of raising awareness and promoting the diagnosis of hypertension among the Indian population. With its anti-hypertension medication, Telma®, Glenmark has emerged as a leader in the hypertension category, demonstrating its commitment to addressing this health concern. The company had also launched the #TakeChargeAt18 campaign to drive Hypertension awareness and screening of Indian adults above 18 years of age. The company has already reached out to millions of Indian adults through multiple channels and campaigns including its digital platform: www.bpincontrol.in. In 2020, Glenmark launched the world’s first-ever Hypertension awareness symbol – “The BP logo” in association with HSI (Hypertension society of India) and API (Association of Physicians of India).

Hypertension, a prevalent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor, affects approximately 30% of adults in India1. Alarmingly, CVD is the leading cause of death in the country, responsible for almost one-third of all mortality cases. India has established a goal of achieving a 25% relative reduction in the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) among individuals aged 18 years and older by 2025, as part of its efforts to tackle this issue effectively2. Achieving this goal requires a concerted effort to enhance awareness around hypertension, as it serves as a crucial facilitator for encouraging people to proactively manage this condition. Additionally, greater awareness will emphasize the significance of adopting effective management strategies.

About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (BSE: 532296 | NSE: GLENMARK) is an innovation-driven, global pharmaceutical company with a presence across Branded, Generics, and OTC segments; with a focus on therapeutic areas of respiratory, dermatology and oncology. The company has 10 world-class manufacturing facilities spread across 4 continents, and operations in over 80 countries. In Vivo/Scrip 100 positions Glenmark amongst the Top 100 Companies Ranked by R&D and Pharmaceutical Sales, 2021; while Generics Bulletin/In Vivo places it in the Top 50 Generics and Biosimilars Companies Ranked by Sales, 2021. Glenmark has impacted over 2.6 million lives over the last decade through its CSR interventions. For more information, visit www.glenmarkpharma.com. You can follow us on LinkedIn (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals) and Instagram (glenmark_pharma).

LG Celebrates 10N ears Of Innovation With Launch Of Biggest Ever OLED TV Line-Ups

* 2023 marks 10 years of LG’s innovations and being number one in OLED TV technology

* The highlight of the new range is “The World’s Largest 246cm (97) OLED TV and World’s only Flexible Gaming OLED TV.,

* New line-up offers the world’s widest range of OLED TVs, from 106 cm (42) – 246 cm (97), for a customized viewing experience

LG Electronics, India’s leading Consumer Durable brand today announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2023 OLED TV line-up. LG continues to revolutionize the home entertainment industry with cutting-edge advancements and unrivalled picture quality. This year also marks the 10th Anniversary of its highly successful self-lit OLED TVs. LG continues to garner praise globally for its meaningful innovations, and this year it has introduced, The world’s Largest 246cm (97) OLED TV and World’s only Flexible Gaming OLED TV.

The 2023 LG OLED line-up gives ultimate choice to the customers with 21 models across different variants which includes the World’s only 8K OLED Z3 series, OLED evo Gallery edition G3 Series, OLED evo C3 series, OLED B3 and A3 series TVs. The upgraded OLED evo provides higher brightness and color accuracy with amazing clarity and detail. In addition to this, LG is also introducing the LG OLED OBJECT Collection POSE, an ultimate lifestyle TV and OLED Flex, a Gaming powerhouse that has a very unique proposition in which the user can bend the screen with 20 different levels of curves to find the ideal arc for total immersion. The latest line-up offers the widest range of OLED TVs from 106 cm (42) to 246 cm (97) for a customizable viewing experience. LG OLED is renowned for its exceptional picture quality, producing vibrant, accurate colors with deep blacks, and an infinite contrast ratio for remarkably lifelike images.

Hong Ju Jeon MD- LG Electronics India said, “Our latest line-up showcases our unwavering commitment to providing a distinctive user experience and reimagining the concept of home entertainment for our valued consumers. By introducing innovative features and expanding our OLED TV portfolio to cater to diverse consumer segments, we are reaffirming LG's position as a leader in the premium TV market. With this new range, we are confident to further solidify our market dominance in OLED TV technology.”

LG’s latest OLED TVs elevate the viewing experience with self-lit picture quality, powerful image processing technologies, and an upgraded webOS platform providing even more smart features, as well as access to an ever-increasing library of lifestyle services.

LG ?9 Gen 6 Intelligent Processor for optimized picture and sound quality

The new Alpha series processor used in the 2023 OLED TVs utilizes LG’s most sophisticated AI-assisted Deep Learning tech to ensure outstanding picture and sound quality. AI Picture Pro offers improved upscaling for better clarity and enhanced dynamic tone mapping, which helps reveal the depth and detail in every frame. AI Picture Pro also integrates a picture processing technology that detects and refines important objects, such as people’s faces, to give them a more lifelike HDR quality. In addition to fine-tuning image reproduction, the ?9 AI Processor Gen 6 powered AI Sound Pro helps viewers get swept up in the onscreen action by delivering virtual 9.1.2 surround sound from the TVs’ built-in speaker system.

Brightness Booster for more realistic images

LG OLED evo TVs offer exceptional clarity and detail, images that provide a real-life-like experience. Another significant upgrade in this year’s OLED Evo G3 series is LG’s Brightness Booster Max technology, which incorporates brand-new light control architecture and light-boosting algorithms to increase brightness by up to 70 percent. The brightness is mapped and controlled on a pixel-by-pixel basis, resulting in sharper, more realistic images.

Upgraded UX for a more personalized experience

LG’s 2023 OLED TVs come with the latest version of webOS which offers a refreshed, more personalized user experience. This year’s models offer a redesigned user interface (UI) with All New Home, which provides a wealth of personalization options and more convenience. The new ‘Quick Cards’ offer users easy access to the content and services they use the most, grouped into logical categories such as Home Office, Gaming, Music, and Sports. This advanced webOS also offers personalized recommendations tailored to the preferences of the customers based on viewing history and viewing habits.

Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for an immersive cinematic experience

LG OLED TVs continue to support the image- and audio-enhancing capabilities of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, offering a truly immersive home cinema experience. The new line-up also offers seamless integration with the latest LG sound bars, thus, delivering outstanding multi-channel surround sound with IMAX-enhanced quality powered by DTS:X. LG TV and sound bar also combine to offer the WOW Orchestra3 feature, which produces stronger and more immersive sound.

Optimized for Gaming

LG OLED TVs are equipped with the Game Optimizer which allows users to quickly select and switch between gaming-specific features. The self-lit OLED TVs also boast a 0.1 millisecond response time, low input lag with up to four HDMI2.1a and compliant ports. Settings for G-SYNC? Compatible, FreeSync™ Premium and variable refresh rate (VRR) are also easily accessible from the Game Optimizer which not just improves gaming experience but also creates a stadium-like experience while watching sports events.

LG Smart Camera

The LG Smart Cam allows you to enhance your smart experiences like video conferencing, fitness, and more with a high-definition camera with a built-in dual mic and multi-view function. The sleek, magnetic design snaps on for a great fit on your TV and includes a privacy slider you can close when the camera is not in use. This will be available as a free accessory with Selected OLED TVs.

Widest Range of Screen Sizes Ever

LG’s new line-up also welcomes the world’s largest range of OLED TV screen size selections from the smallest display of 106 cm (42) to the largest 246 cm (97) to fulfil their consumers’ requirements. The G3 OLED evo series is available in 139 cm (55), 164 cm (65) and 195 cm (77). G3 comes with an aesthetic upgrade via the introduction of the ultra-seamless One Wall Design. Leaving no visible gap when wall-mounted, this year’s models bring style and effortless elegance to the living room or wherever users choose to install them. Furthermore, LG’s latest OLED TVs are easy to move or mount on the wall due to the use of a composite fiber material. LG’s C3 series offers the most screen sizes of the 2022 line up with a total of six to choose from 106 cm (42) to 210 cm (83). Hence, no matter the size of the consumers’ home entertainment space, LG has an OLED TV to offer for all.

Pricing

The price starts from Rs 119,990 for OLED42C3 per unit to Rs 75, 00,000 for ROLLABLE TV per unit.

About LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd              

LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LG Electronics), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics, South Korea was established in January 1997 in India. It is one of the most formidable brands in consumer electronics - Home Entertainment, home appliances*, HVAC, IT hardware. In India, LG Electronics has earned a premium brand positioning and is an acknowledged trendsetter in the industry. LGEIL's manufacturing unit at Greater Noida is one of the most eco-friendly units among all LG manufacturing plants in the world. The second Greenfield facility is located at Ranjangaon; Pune can manufacture LED TVs, air conditioners, commercial air conditioning systems, washing machines, refrigerators, and monitors.

*Home Appliances include- Refrigerator, Washing Machine, AC, Water purifier, Microwave, Fan, Dishwasher & Air purifier.

De Beers On Pace To Deliver On Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals And Create Enduring Positive Impact For People And The Planet

* 2022 sustainability report highlights milestones in climate ambition and ethical leadership of the diamond industry

De Beers Group today provided an update on progress toward its 2030 ‘Building Forever’ sustainability goals. The goals were set in 2020 and are De Beers’ blueprint for creating a positive and sustainable impact in its host countries and throughout the diamond value chain. They span four pillars: leading ethical practices, partnering for thriving communities, protecting the natural world, and accelerating equal opportunity. During 2022, De Beers saw advances across all four Building Forever pillars and all 12 goals, which included reductions in water use and energy intensity, innovations in diamond tracing technology, increased representation of women in senior leadership and progress toward its climate commitments.

A notable milestone was setting emission reduction targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). De Beers’ near-term SBTi-validated targets are to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions 42 per cent by 2030 and to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions 25 per cent within the same timeframe. In setting the targets across all three scopes, De Beers is extending its climate ambition over and above its existing commitment to be carbon neutral across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

The SBTi-validated targets represent the reductions required by the organisation to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. However, under its existing carbon neutral commitment and with the implementation of its ‘Reduce and Replace’ strategy, De Beers expects to exceed its SBTi-validated targets for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

De Beers also accelerated the pace of innovation and investment in its blockchain provenance platform, Tracr. The platform was deployed at scale in 2022 and enables participants to provide assurance of a diamond’s source as it travels through the value chain. More than half of De Beers’ global production by value is now being registered on Tracr, which was recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 50 leading blockchains for the third time.

Al Cook, CEO, De Beers Group, said: “De Beers has a simple belief that informs everything we do: the diamonds we discover belong to the communities and countries in which they are found. We are inspired by the beauty and rarity of natural diamonds and the natural world, and we know how precious diamonds are – not only for the people who wear them, but for all those they touch along the way.

“Building Forever is about taking a long-term view. We work hand-in-hand with the communities in which we live and work to shape a better future. Our actions range from addressing the climate crisis to growing prosperity wherever we operate. And by using our proprietary technologies, we can now connect our customers to the origin, impact and stories of their diamonds. Building Forever will continue to guide every decision De Beers makes and touch every diamond we discover.”

The 2022 sustainability report provides a detailed overview of the Building Forever pillars and goals, along with key progress toward each – a summary of which follows:

Leading ethical practices

De Beers is committed to advancing industry standards, enhancing the transparency of diamond provenance and improving the livelihoods of artisanal miners.

Key highlights include:

·         Increased the number of entities participating in the Best Practice Principles, the company’s set of leading ethical, social and environmental standards which are independently audited, to 2,690 from 2,283 in 2021.

·         Launched the Tracr blockchain platform at scale, enabling diamond origin to be immutably recorded from source to store. More than half of De Beers’ global rough diamond production by value is now being registered on Tracr.

·         Increased the number of mine sites participating in GemFair, De Beers’ programme to support the formalisation of the artisanal mining sector, to 263 from 219 in 2021. The programme also provided fair and equitable finance to support the operations of 49 members.

Protecting the natural world

De Beers understands that for its business and host communities to thrive, it must protect the natural world. In all of its activities, De Beers follows best practices for biodiversity and water management, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, waste and mine closure and rehabilitation.

Key highlights include:

·         Achieved a 14 per cent reduction in freshwater withdrawals and a four per cent reduction in energy intensity compared with 2021.

·         In partnership with Anglo American and EDF Renewables, commenced development of more than 70 MW of renewable energy projects in southern Africa.

·         Invested $2 million in Kelp Blue, a start-up that grows underwater kelp forests off the coast of Namibia, which can absorb carbon up to 50 times faster than land-based forests. In addition to supporting De Beers’ carbon neutral commitment, Kelp Blue will also create jobs and support sustainable economic development in Namibia.

·         Marked the 20th anniversary of the Diamond Route, the 500,000-acre network of conservation sites that De Beers manages across southern Africa, protecting more than 50 mammal species.

·         Continued Okavango Eternal, a partnership with National Geographic to protect the critically important headwards of the Okavango Delta. Progress included installing innovative water monitoring technology, deepening research and understanding, and engaging with communities on soil-friendly farming methods.

Partnering for thriving communities

De Beers is focused on working with a range of stakeholders to help build a sustainable future and contribute to a better quality of life in its host communities, with particular emphasis on health and wellbeing, education and skills development, economic diversification, and livelihood support.

Key highlights include:

·         Marked two decades since the introduction of De Beers’ pioneering HIV programme to provide free and confidential treatment to employees and their families living with HIV and AIDS. The programme has helped to save an estimated 650 lives during this time and has also ensured there have been no cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission among De Beers employees or their partners for 14 consecutive years.

·         In collaboration with Right to Care, rolled out a community-oriented primary care partnership to strengthen medical clinics in southern Africa, prioritising areas that lacked medical provision.

·         Supported 420 students in securing 12-month internships in different sectors through a partnership with International Youth Foundation.

·         A total of 18 southern Africa-based companies completed the Stanford Seed Transformation entrepreneurship programme that De Beers supports in partnership with Stanford University.

·         In total, more than 3,340 jobs were supported by De Beers through various socioeconomic development projects and initiatives and 71 per cent of its goods and services were procured from local suppliers.

Accelerating equal opportunity

De Beers is focused on accelerating economic inclusion and supporting diverse voices to help shape the future of its business, host communities and society at large, with a particular focus on addressing the historical underrepresentation of women in its talent pipeline and encouraging fresh and diverse talent into the diamond jewellery sector.

Key highlights include:

·         At the end of 2022, women comprised 33 per cent of senior management positions within De Beers Group (up from 31 per cent in 2021).

·         Extended the partnership with WomEng, a highly regarded social enterprise committed to helping women and girls pursue careers in engineering and technology, for another three years.

·         Since 2018, De Beers has provided 89 scholarships to women studying STEM at universities in Canada, has reached more than 3,700 school students in southern Africa through STEM workshops, and has supported more than 2,400 women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

·         Provided funding for a free 12-week jewellery making course for teens in New York City, which aims to fill the void of limited access to jewellery studios for teenage designers. De Beers also established an internal Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Council bringing volunteers from across the business to deepen understanding of the company’s diverse workforce and further cultivate an inclusive culture.

MAHE Signs MoU With Semiconductor Laboratory, Chandigarh To Catalyse Electronics Manufacturing And Innovation Ecosystem

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a thriving semiconductor and display design and innovation environment that will enable India to become a major worldwide centre for electronics manufacturing and design.The MoU was signed by Commander (Dr) Anil Rana, Director, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) (a constituent unit of MAHE, Manipal) and Mr Vikas Trikha, Director Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali. The signing ceremony took place on May 17, 2023, at Mohali.

Addressing the audience at the signing ceremony, Commander (Dr) Anil Rana, Director, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), stated, “The academic programmes of MAHE are designed to help students become global citizens. Through our partnership with SCL, we aim to catalyse collab research, and promote skill development. The signing of the MOU marks a significant milestone in the partnership between MAHE and SCL. Through this collaboration, SCL will utilize its technical expertise, while MAHE will provide academic expertise. This joint effort is expected to benefit both parties in terms of acquiring technology competence, academic and research excellence, and consultancy activities”.

With Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal launching B. Tech Program in VLSI Design and Technology in academic year (2023-2024), this MoU will play an important role for preparing skilled graduates for semiconductor industry in accordance with the objectives laid out in the India Semiconductor Mission. The joint program will offer opportunities to students in the form of internships and specially designed coursework. The program will also focus on providing unique learning experiences in cutting-edge Microelectronics and VLSI technologies.

Other dignitaries present during the occasion were Mr Vikas Trikha, Director, Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali, Professor (Dr.) Shounak De, Associate Professor-Senior Scale Professor, MIT, Manipal, Dr. Tanweer, Associate Professor, MIT, Manipal and Dr. Manish Hooda, Head Technology Development Division at Semi-Conductor Laboratory Department of Space Govt of India along with others. 

Startup Odisha To Feature On CII’s Corporate-Startup Connect Platform CII ICONN

* Startup Odisha to leverage strong corporate connection for Odisha startups and help them in scaling their businesses and reach new markets: Dr. Omkar Rai

In an effort to provide startups in Odisha with a strong corporate connection, Startup Odisha has reached an agreement with the Confederation of Indian Industry - Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups (CII- CIES) whereby Startup Odisha will feature on CII ICONN Platform, a one of its kind, industry led platform for the startup ecosystem to catalyse collaboration between corporates, startups and other key players of the startup ecosystem. This arrangement allows Odisha Startups to showcase their leading innovations to Industry leaders, foster collaboration with Corporates, and work in close consonance with other stakeholders of the Startup Ecosystem and fast track their growth to a global scale. A Letter of Intent (LoI) to this effect was shared between Startup Odisha Executive Chairman Dr. Omkar Rai and Chairman CII-CIES Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan at CII Startup Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday.  CII ICONN platform will provide Startup Odisha with a pavilion for Startups from O-Hub (the Incubation Centre), help it organize exclusive sessions to promote services offered by Startup Odisha, organize startup pitch presentation sessions, have discussion sessions for startups, and enable participation in Corporate Accelerator Programs etc.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the CII Startup Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday, Startup Odisha Executive Chairman Dr. Omkar Rai said that Startup Odisha is trying to bring excellence, inculcate best practices, and give wide exposure to the Startup ecosystem in Odisha to make it dynamic and vibrant. “Our startup Policy is best-in-class and is currently under revision, we are making it more futuristic so that we can meet the emerging challenges and needs, and the startup ecosystem of Odisha is able to position itself among the top three startup ecosystems in the country by 2025 as envisioned by Hon’ble CM of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik Ji,” said Dr. Omkar Rai.

He further emphasized the importance of having a strong rural innovation ecosystem and Startup ecosystem in tier-II & tier-III cities, one that is well-connected with corporates and unicorns.

Present on the occasion were Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology; Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman CII CIES & co-founder Infosys; Ms. Aastha Grover, Head, Startup India; Ms. Anu Sriram, Chairperson, CII Women in Innovation Steering Committee; Mr. CK Ranganathan, Chairman, CII Startupreneur Awards 2022 and Chairman and Managing Director CavinKare Pvt Ltd;  Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission; and other dignitaries.

Startup Odisha has over 1600 startups from across various sectors registered with it and out of which over 40 percent are women-led.

Working on the vision of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik on a mission mode, Startup Odisha is pulling all stops to make its place among the top three startup ecosystems in the country by 2025 and be a 5000+ strong startup ecosystem by then.

Of late, several key initiatives undertaken by Startup Odisha are spurring the culture of startup, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the State and are futuristic. The one that deserves special mention is the proposed setting up of a Draper Startup House in Odisha. Bitcoin billionaire investor Tim Draper, known for his early bets in breakthrough tech companies also backs startups in a big way. ‘Draper Startup House’ supports startup entrepreneurs across the world, with a vision and mission to one million entrepreneurs by 2030.

Also, Startup Odisha has engaged with SIDBI and would be utilizing its expertise and resources to provide a fillip to the startup ecosystem in Odisha and have a resilient management apparatus with financial management as one of the facets. Startup Odisha would work in tandem with SIDBI to foster growth verticals for the startup ecosystem in Odisha.

Also, the proposed Centre of Excellence (CoEs) at O-Hub, the Incubation space that sprawls over 4 lakh square feet would propel the growth of startups, including the new-age ones, and promotes innovation with best-in-class facilities at par with global standards. It is also pertinent to mention about Fund-of-Funds or Odisha Startup Growth Fund that Startup Odisha banks upon for fostering the growth of startups in the state. The corpus has been growing exorbitantly since its inception which shows the increasing trust of investors in the potential and scalability of startups in Odisha.

Jagat Pharma Gets WHO-GMP, CoPP Certification For Isotine Plus Ayurvedic Eye Drops

In a major feat to establish itself as one of the leading companies in Ayurveda, Uttar Pradesh-based Jagat Pharma has now been accredited with the WHO-GMP (World Health Organization - Good Manufacturing Practices) certificate and Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products (CoPP) for its groundbreaking invention – the Isotine Plus ayurvedic eye drops.

This is the first time any Ayurvedic eye drop manufactured in the country has received the WHO-GMP certificate and (CoPP) certificate. Today Jagat Pharma stands out and has placed itself amongst the handful of manufacturing units of Ayurvedic products to have achieved this quality benchmark.

The Isotine Plus ayurvedic eye drops by Jagat Pharma have been clinically used for 36 years with a track record to reverse cataract-induced visual impairment. The eye drops are used to treat complex eye diseases like Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Myopia, Hypermetropia, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, etc.

Some of the most unique ayurvedic ingredients used in the Isotine Plus ayurvedic eye drops include Chandan (Santalum album), Apamarg (Achyranthes aspera), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Punarnava (Boerhaviadiffusa), Bhringaraj (Ecliptaprostrata), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), and Satva Pudina (Mentha piperita), to name a few.

“We are indeed elated to have been accredited by the WHO-GMP certification and CoPP Certificate, which is a hallmark of best manufacturing practices. Our aim has always been to continue advanced medicinal research and come up with products which will provide the best medical benefit to the maximum number of people. The World Health Organization recognizing our dedicated efforts is an encouragement for us to put even more focus on research and innovation,” said Dr Mandeep Singh Basu, Director of Jagat Pharma.

Jagat Pharma has conducted clinical trial on Isotine Plus eye drop in patients suffering from immature cataract and other complex eye problems - An open-label, comparative multi-centric, two-arm, and interventional study was conducted under the CTRI Registration no-CTRI/2021/01/030699 (registered on 22/01/2021). The trial, which included 70 patients, was conducted for 6 months and showed a significant reduction in cataract grade (from grade II to grade I) and improvement in the cases of immature cataract. Isotine Plus eye drop was found to be safe on regular long-term use.

Recently, Jagat Pharma announced the results of a retrospective observational study conducted by Prof. Yamini of Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh, on the use of Isotine Plus ayurvedic eye drops. The study, which included 308 cataract patients, treated during 2017 to 2019, showed a significant improvement in uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) after treatment with Isotine Plus.

With growing popularity and impressive outcomes, around 10 lakh units of the Isotine Plus Ayurvedic eye drops have been sold during 2022-2023. Presently, Jagat Pharma is exporting the Isotine Plus eye drops to Cambodia and Russia and the company has plans to expand its export business to other nations like Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, UAE, Thailand and Taiwan.

About Jagat Pharma

Jagat Pharma, a prominent Ayurvedic company is providing comprehensive bodily health solutions with a legacy of 36 years. We have developed Ayurvedic products specifically from the time to time to treat various physical maladies and ailments. Dr. M.S. Basu discovered Isotine Eye Drops, one of our well-known eye medications, that has been used to treat early-stage eye illnesses such as cataracts, Myopia, Diabetic Retinopathy, Colour Blindness, Glaucoma, etc., without surgery.   Jagat Pharma aims to produce goods and services that adhere to the highest standards through quality compliance, transparency, efficiency, research, and innovation. As experts in non-surgical eye care and providers of holistic healthcare solutions, we work hard to justify moral principles while encouraging accountability.

Bank of Baroda Announces The Long-List Of 12 Nominees Of The “Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman” Award

* The Award recognizes literary works in Indian languages & the translation of these into Hindi, and will be presented to both the original author and the translator  

* Renowned Author and Booker Prize winner Ms. Geetanjali Shree is the Chairperson of the 5-member jury 

Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks announced the long-list of 12 Novels, nominated for the first edition of the 'Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman' Award 2023.The unique award has been instituted to recognize and promote literary works in various Indian languages (included under the 8th Schedule of the Constitution) as well as to make the best Indian literature available to Hindi readers through translations, thereby broadening the interest and making the novels accessible to a larger set of readers.  

The 'Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman' Award will be presented to both the author of the original work and the translator of the book in to Hindi. The author of the original work and the respective Hindi translator of the award-winning book will receive Rs. 21.00 lakh and Rs. 15.00 lakh respectively. Moreover, the authors and the Hindi translators of the next five shortlisted books will receive Rs. 3.00 lakh and Rs. 2.00 lakh each respectively.   

Unveiling the long-list of nominations, Mr. Sanjiv Chadha, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda said “India is a diverse country – a melting pot of cultures, religions and languages. And in its diversity lies its strength and distinctiveness. We believe that the promotion of literature across Indian languages helps strengthen our multiculturalism. We established 'Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman' to recognize and celebrate original Indian language literature           and the translations of these works in Hindi. The ‘Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman’ award will offer a national platform to talented Indian writers from different parts of the country and will give a boost to Indian language literature as well as encourage literary translations.” 

The five-member awards jury is chaired by renowned author and Booker Prize winner Ms. Geetanjali Shree. The other four jury members are Mr. Arun Kamal, an Indian poet; Mr. Pushpesh Pant, an academic and historian; Ms. Anamika, a contemporary Indian poet and novelist; and Mr. Prabhat Ranjan, a Hindi fiction writer and translator.  

The Bank had initiated the process of inviting nominations during the period March-April 2023 and received several entries written in different Indian languages, from which the jury has prepared a long-list of 12 books. Details of the books are enumerated below in alphabetical order: