ELGi Introduces All-Women Production Lines At The ELGi Air Center

* Reiterates commitment to building a gender-diverse, inclusive workforce via women empowerment and skill development

Elgi Equipments (BSE: 522074 NSE: ELGIEQUIP), has introduced assembly lines with a 100% female workforce at the ELGi Air Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Twenty young women are managing operations at the airend assembly line, encapsulated airend assembly line, and the ELGi new generation compressor top block assembly line, delivering over 150 airends and top blocks daily. These young women have successfully graduated from the ELGi Vocational Training School (EVTS), completing a comprehensive three-year technical training program comprising modules on machining, welding, electrical work, basic engineering, and advanced production technologies.

All assembly lines at the ELGi Air Center have been automated to ensure an inclusive working environment; this will enable the achievement of torque without fatigue and significantly enhanced material handling capabilities, enabling young girls and women to excel in their roles and make invaluable contributions on the shop floor. In line with ELGi’s focus on fostering a safe and healthy work environment, every woman working on the shop floor has received comprehensive first-aid training. Moreover, a dedicated occupational health center ensures immediate support whenever needed to prioritize their well-being, further promoting a safe and comfortable working environment.

For over 60 years, ELGi’s pioneering products and compressed air solutions have served various applications across industries ranging from manufacturing, food & beverage, construction, pharmaceuticals, and textiles in over 120+ countries. Powering a 400+ product-strong portfolio, ELGi’s state-of-the-art global manufacturing facilities, spanning three continents, are committed to carbon neutrality, water conservation, and circular waste management.

Experts Emphasize Role of Nutrition In Disease Prevention And Health Management At ‘The Edge of Nutrition – 2023: Fixing It With Food’

* The summit offered insights from doctors, health, and fitness coaches to improve health outcomes by busting nutrition myths and sharing up-to-date research on nutrigenomics

Health and wellness knowledge platform, Happiest Health is hosting ‘The Edge of Nutrition 2023, a two-day summit at St John’s Auditorium, where over 600 health-conscious individuals gathered to hear doctors and nutrition experts discuss the critical role of nutrition in disease prevention and health management. With a focus on personalized nutrition and debunking nutritional myths, the event aimed to educate, inspire and foster collaboration in the field.

The nutrition summit opened with the keynote address by Dr. Anura Kurpad, Professor of Physiology, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, speaking on metabolic obesity, busted myths around superfoods, and more. He highlighted the importance of dietary choices and their impact on overall health and well-being and cautioned people against following "fad diets". He maintained that they were better off reducing the calorie intake, while improving the quality of food. He also stated that there was no "super food" and advised people to avoid "ultra-processed food" that gets easily absorbed by the body and has high energy density.

"So my message would be to eat less carbohydrates, eat home-cooked food, eat sustainably.... everything in moderation. And finally, keep targets simple," he said and added that the right diet can help reduce the rate of aging.

Dr. Nandan Joshi, Head of Medical Affairs - Nutrition, India and Emerging Markets at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, enlightened us on healthy aging is a continuous process of maintaining and improving physical and mental health and quality of life throughout the life course. Emphasising on the significance of a balanced protein intake in promoting healthy aging processes, he said healthy muscles translated into healthy aging. He stressed on the importance of resistance training to maintain the muscle mass and tone. "Given that Indians have lower muscle mass, the right amount of protein is a must to maintain muscles, which are important for not just mobility, but also for metabolic function," he said and recommended starting a food diary to keep track of protein intake to begin with.

Dr. Sridevi, CFTRI Director delved on the million-dollar question in nutrition, “What is the best source of natural and healthy proteins, is it plant-based or animal proteins?” Batting for menu diversity, she said that animal protein is easier to digest, as the animal has already digested the plant protein, and also contains the required proportion of essential amino acid. However, plant protein has fibre, healthier fat profile, required phytonutrients and is environmentally friendly, and this makes it more attractive than animal protein.

Ryan Fernando, Expert Sports Nutritionist and Food Educator, spoke on how Nutrigenomics determine individual nutritional needs and identifies how individuals respond variably to the same nutrient. “If you can learn the language of your genes and control the messages and instructions they give your body and your metabolism, you can radically alter how food interacts with your body,” he said and added that genetic testing was akin to crystal ball gazing and key to understanding the body better.

Speaking at the summit, Anindya Chowdhury, CEO and President, Happiest Health, gave the inaugural note, “This summit is a testament to our commitment to bring together exceptional minds in the field of nutrition. We have curated an exceptional lineup of leading experts, researchers and visionaries who are at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in nutrition. They are sharing their invaluable insights and expertise with all of you.

We have meticulously curated a diverse range of captivating topics for this extraordinary event. From uncovering the power of personalized nutrition through nutrigenomics to understanding the importance of proteins in healthy ageing, to nurturing our children's health through proper nutrition—each session is designed to empower you with knowledge and insights that will transform your approach to nutrition.”

India is facing an upcoming epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which cause 63% of all deaths in India. Conditions such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues are on the rise, primarily due to lifestyle-related causes such as inactivity and unhealthy diet. ‘The Edge of Nutrition’ is an event designed to tackle this alarming issue by raising awareness about the role of personalised nutrition in disease prevention and health management. We live with many ill-advised cultural notions of what is healthy nutrition, and it is time for the healthcare industry to take up the responsibility of educating people about the latest research and development so that we achieve a healthier nation.

Participants also had the chance to embark on a culinary adventure with the food extravaganza: Eatopia – 2023. They got to explore a range of delicious and nutritious food offerings across the many experiential food zones.

Day 1 of the summit successfully raised awareness about the importance of personalized nutrition and the role of nutrigenomics in achieving it, while providing a unique platform for networking and collaboration among stakeholders in the nutrition and health industries to exchange knowledge and envision a healthier future.

In line with the intent to become the leading forum that empowers citizens with up-to-date nutrition and health information to take charge of their own personal health and well-being, ‘The Edge of Nutrition’ will be an annual event.

About Happiest Health

Happiest Health is a global health & wellness knowledge enterprise promoted by Ashok Soota. Happiest Health provides credible and trustworthy health and wellness knowledge with views from globally renowned experts and doctors. The primary knowledge platforms are the daily newsletter, knowledge website, and monthly print magazine.

Happiest Health embraces scientific knowledge with a keen focus on medical breakthroughs providing kinder, gentler therapies including cell-based treatments. It also has deep coverage of integrated medicine including ayurveda, homoeopathy and naturopathy. Happiest Health’s focus on wellness is holistic and energizing. They live by their Mission Statement: “Better Knowledge. Better Health.” and convey its benefits to all.

For more information visit: The Edge Of Nutrition – 2023

Johnson Controls Launches Its OpenBlue Innovation Centre In Bengaluru, Showcasing Breakthrough Tech To Drive Net Zero Future

* Business and public leaders can see how AI-driven energy and emissions reductions are fundamental to achieving India’s net zero climate goals 

* Johnson Controls unveils the first-of-its-kind virtual reality building experience, where visitors can explore an immersive, end-to-end net zero building program * bHome to Johnson Controls’ advanced global research and development on AI, net zero buildings, and advancements in health, safety, and comfort for people in buildings

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, today announced the official opening of its biggest state-of-the-art OpenBlue Innovation Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The new centre offers hands-on demos of net zero building technology and showcases Johnson Controls OpenBlue with cloud, edge, and AI in a fully operable, live environment.

“The answer to one of the most urgent challenges of our time, climate change, lies in systemic digitalization in buildings, using cloud, edge, and AI to unite, automate and optimize systems,” said Vijay Sankaran, chief technology officer at Johnson Controls. “OpenBlue represents a new frontier of digitalization that is helping buildings reach net zero emissions, and even become net energy positive. India is at the heart of technological innovations, and we are excited to expand our OpenBlue network here. Together with the thriving tech ecosystem here, we look forward to uncovering new possibilities in advancing net zero solutions for the building sector.”

This third, biggest, and most advanced OpenBlue Innovation Centre in India highlights Johnson Controls’ growing presence in India and its commitment to supporting India’s G20 leadership priorities of sustainability and digitalization, as well as its long-term climate commitments. With a focus on breakthrough AI and innovations in sustainable, energy-efficient building technology, the new centre is driving innovation to accelerate India’s net zero progress.

The Bengaluru centre also will feature the first experience centre in India, offering business and public leaders hands-on demos of building technology in action. It will showcase Johnson Controls OpenBlue, a suite of connected solutions using cloud, edge, and AI technology, in a fully operable, live environment. Customers will be able to experience the digital twin – a digital replica of assets, processes, places, systems, and devices in a smart building. Other demos include access control technologies, computer vision with video analytics, and fire safety solutions with 3D-printed models.

Visitors also can immerse themselves in the Johnson Controls virtual reality experience, exploring the creation and operational nuances of smart, energy-efficient, net zero emission buildings. The experience aims to support customers in outlining their own net zero goals. 

The inauguration of the Johnson Controls OpenBlue Innovation Centre in Bengaluru was presided over by Sankaran, Bhaskar Ghosh, chief strategy officer at Accenture, Sivakumar Selva Ganapathy, vice president of OpenBlue India software engineering and Asia-Pacific solutions at Johnson Controls India, and Divya Jha, director of human resources at Johnson Controls India.

“Decarbonisation of buildings is a key imperative to achieving the national net zero goals, as buildings contribute nearly 40% of global emissions, and traditionally waste a lot of energy,” said Ganapathy. “We believe that digitalisation of buildings is the biggest, quickest way to address and realise net zero buildings in India, and this must happen concurrently across every industry. Johnson Controls’ expansion of its OpenBlue Innovation Centre network marks a milestone on that path. It is sure to play a pivotal role in deepening our comprehensive net zero building offering, and to accelerate our country’s path to an emission-free future.”

With 30 years in India, Johnson Controls has established three manufacturing and five engineering centres, and employs more than 8,000 people, including 3,000 engineers. The OpenBlue Innovation Centre in Bengaluru launches operations with more than 300 engineers. Plans include the creation of additional roles over the next two years, including R&D, digital twin, and edge engineers, AI and computer vision scientists, cyber security specialists, and site reliability engineers. Opening this new centre in one of India’s biggest destinations for IT and engineering talent, Johnson Controls aims to make India a strategic hub to drive its smart building innovation.

Located in Brookfield Properties/RMZ Centennial - Campus C in Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, the new OpenBlue Innovation Centre is 10th in the global network of Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue Innovation Centres. 

R1 RCM Declared Top 50 Best Companies To Work For In India Making It The Best In Healthcare Industry By Great Place to Work® Institute

R1 RCM India (NASDAQ: RCM), a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers, recently announced that it has been recognized amongst Top 50 of India's Best Companies to Work For™ 2023 by Great Place To Work® Institute. This prestigious accolade comes as a remarkable achievement and R1 RCM India was the only Healthcare organization in the Top 50 category.

India’s Best Companies to Work For™ 2023 is a prestigious recognition by Great Place to Work® Institute that includes companies that excel in providing exceptional employee experiences and outstanding people practices, as determined through a comprehensive assessment process. With about 2500+ organizations from across 28+ sectors which participated in the assessment, it is widely recognized as the definitive standard of what it means to be a great workplace. Following the evaluation conducted by the esteemed Great Place to Work® Institute, R1 has garnered exceptional scores across various attributes, including High-Trust, High-Performance Culture - encompassing Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie.

R1 RCM's achievement as the best company in the healthcare category reflects its unwavering commitment to nurturing its talented workforce with high impact, engaging employee experience. Through its robust employee-centric initiatives, R1 RCM has successfully fostered a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, inspired, and motivated to contribute their best.

Speaking on the recognition, said Abhijeet Pawar, EVP Global Operations & India Country General Manager at R1 RCM said, “We are thrilled to be acknowledged amongst Top 50 of India's Best Companies to Work for in 2023. This is truly a testament of the employee centric culture we have built together, where everyone feels valued and respected, while working with dedication and passion every day. With our forward-thinking people first policies and practices, we are wholeheartedly committed to establishing an environment where our employees can flourish holistically, achieving personal and professional fulfilment,” he added.

Swati Khandelwal, SVP Human Resources, R1RCM said “At R1 India, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We firmly believe in prioritizing the well-being and growth of our employees as the foundation for our mutual accomplishments. As an industry leader in the healthcare space, we recognize that true excellence stems from investing in our people and cultivating a workplace that upholds principles of fairness, integrity, transparency, and visionary leadership. There is a continuous focus on providing a best-in-class employee experience. We empower our employees to perform at their best, and we engage and celebrate their personal and professional milestones with them,” she added.

By being recognized as the Best Place to Work in the healthcare category, R1 RCM reaffirms its position as an employer of choice within the industry and sets a benchmark for excellence in fostering an outstanding work environment.

About R1 RCM

R1 is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers. R1’s proven and scalable operating models seamlessly complement a healthcare organization’s infrastructure, quickly driving sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience. To learn more, visit: r1rcm.com.

Diya Maeve Unveils Her Debut EP For The Lovers At A Memorable Launch Event

Diya Maeve, a talented singer-songwriter hailing from Mumbai, India, took a significant step in her musical journey with the release of her debut EP titled 'For the Lovers'. 

Trained in Indian Classical Music, Diya Maeve discovered her passion for songwriting, leading her to embark on her musical expedition. She initially gained recognition by uploading acoustic covers on YouTube, where she showcased her enchanting vocals alongside her guitar or piano. Her debut single, 'Real', captivated listeners when it was released on August 13, 2021. This marked the beginning of her remarkable musical journey, followed by the release of two more standalone singles.

Building on her success, Diya Maeve's subsequent singles, 'Me, You, & the Stars' and 'Jupiter's Moon', were included in her much-anticipated Debut EP, 'For the Lovers', which hit the airwaves on June 23, 2023. The EP comprises a collection of five tracks, boasting a total runtime of approximately 19 minutes. Each song in the EP acts as a chapter, interweaving a captivating storyline that aims to resonate with listeners on a personal level.

Diya Maeve's musical evolution through a captivating display of recordings, performance clips, and covers. The videos highlighted her journey, starting with her rendition of Indian Classical and Bollywood music and transitioning to her foray into English songwriting after being inspired by notable artists such as Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran.

The latter part of the program featured Diya Maeve's enthralling live performance, where she flawlessly performed each track from 'For the Lovers', accompanied by anecdotes about the inspiration and story behind each song. With heartfelt transparency, Diya shared her songwriting process and discussed how the songs seamlessly came together to form the EP. During her performance, she expressed, "I've always wanted to make a record that had a storyline, in which every song acted like a chapter. And this is exactly what I did with this EP. So, I hope you find a little story of your own within the one I'm telling on this record."

Diya Maeve's talents as a songwriter shine through in the EP, with all tracks penned by the artist herself. The launch event garnered significant attention, with Diya Maeve recently being interviewed by prestigious publications such as Rolling Stone India and Midday India. She spoke of her plans to delve into new musical territories, exploring different genres and sounds while maintaining a strong connection with her audience through the art of songwriting.

'For the Lovers' marks the beginning of an exciting musical journey for Diya Maeve. The EP serves as a testament to her immense talent and creativity, leaving listeners eager for what she has in store for the future. As she continues to develop her craft, Diya Maeve is poised to release more singles, each with unique concepts that stay true to her roots and resonate deeply with music lovers worldwide.

For updates on new releases and Live Performances check out. www.diyamaeve.com 

FADA Releases June’23 Vehicle Retail Data For The State of Karnataka

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released Vehicle Retail Data for June’23 for the State of Karnataka.  

June’23 Retails 

Commenting on how June’23 performed, FADA Karnataka State Chairperson, Mr Dharma Teja G said, 

“Karnataka continues on the growth trajectory for the 1st quarter of FY 23-24. We see good to robust growth across all segments with a growth of 11%, 165%, 18%, 7% and 14% for 2W, 3W, CV, PV and Tractor segments respectively. With a good monsoon, we hope this will continue for the rest of the year.” 

Experion Technologies Launches In Japan: Sets Up “Joint Venture With Indocosmo”

* In line with its vision of expanding global footprint, Experion Technologies has set its sights on providing exceptional product engineering & digital transformation services to the underserved Japan market. 

* The Joint Venture will help in setting up an effective digital ecosystem in the Japanese IT market.  

Experion Technologies, a global Product Engineering services company, has entered a joint venturewith Indocosmo Systems to create Experion-Indocosmo Technologies KK, a subsidiary of Experion Technologies Pvt. Ltd., to expand its reach to the promising shores of Japan. Japan is currently the fourth largest IT market in the world, and revenue from its software market is projected to reach US$23.95 billion in 2023. The largest segment is Enterprise Software, with a projected market volume of US$9.88 billion in 2023. 

Taking Indian IT to the Land of The Rising Sun 

“We have chosen Japan for our next strategic expansion with great anticipation and enthusiasm. Japan's rich culture of innovation, renowned for its attention to detail and precision, resonates deeply with our commitment to excellence in product engineering. The cultural synergy between our nations creates a strong foundation for collaboration and mutual success. With the strategic partnership with Indocosmo, we plan to bring Experion’s advanced tech capabilities, product engineering process competence, and learnings gained from other markets, such as the US, UK, Europe, and Australia, to this new shore of opportunity. This collaboration allows us to leverage Indocosmo’s deep understanding of the cultural landscape, language, and customer relationships, which will be instrumental in navigating the intricacies of the Japan market.” said Mr. Binu Jacob, MD & CEO, Experion Technologies.  

Indocosmo is a 20-year-old IT services company established in Tokyo, Japan. The company has extensive experience providing IT consulting and development with a predominantly onsite team. The company has catered to the SME segment for the past two decades, building strong relationships and business ties with Japanese clients. Experion’s expertise in product engineering, specifically their domain-specific capabilities in Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, Transport and Logistics, BFSI and Healthcare- will elevate this invaluable foundation to offering services to Tier 1 companies. The long-standing relationships Indocosmo has in the Japanese market are set to be a sure pedestal from which this partnership will rise.  

“We are thrilled about this transformative joint venture and the boundless possibilities it unlocks for our operations in Japan! Indocosmo's extensive market knowledge and Experion's unmatched experience & maturity in product engineering and digital transformation for a global clientele prime us to revolutionize the digital landscape here. Experion's technical skills, honed through delivering successful projects worldwide, give us a remarkable advantage in meeting the unique needs of customers in Japan,” said Mr. Davis Sebastian, MD & CEO, Experion Indocosmo, Japan. 

Powering Japan’s Mission to Digitize:  

According to a report by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Digital Transformation implementation and the adoption of advanced technologies are expected to contribute to addressing challenges in Japan’s private and public sectors - the aging workforce and comparatively low productivity, while also revitalizing the country’s economy through entrepreneurial innovation.  

Japan faces a critical challenge, the "Digital Cliff," as highlighted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in 2018. With a projected shortage of 430,000 IT professionals and over 60% of core IT systems operating for more than two decades, Japan risks a 12 trillion-yen annual economic loss by 2030. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed Japan's digital delay and the need for rapid transformation. 

Ranked #28 in the 2021 IMD Digital Competitiveness metric, Japan must embrace digitalization to maintain its position as a top-three global economy. However, Japan's digital competitiveness index has stagnated for five years while neighboring Asian nations surge ahead. Although Japanese companies are accelerating digitization efforts, they still lag two years behind global peers. 

The Government of Japan has prioritized digital transformation to secure its economic future. Some of the most notable ones include inaugurating the Digital Agency in September 2021, policies published over the past 5 years to encourage the shift toward “Society 5.0”, which draws a society that leverages technologies such as AI, the cloud and the IoT to support the convergence of the cyber and physical spaces, priorities in smart cities, disaster prevention and data platform and policy measures for the realization of digital transformation including investments in disruptive R&D programs, the creation of digital talents and appropriate IT infrastructures, the development of the startup ecosystem, as well as the provision of support and guidelines to encourage the private sector to adopt cutting edge technologies. In parallel, measures to materialize the digitalization of government services are implemented to evolve toward strong e-government. 

“Surveys by some of the world’s top software firms show that a lack of partnership with digital players is one of the main reasons Japan lags in digital transformation adoption. They have observed weaknesses in the ability of organizations to collaborate and create partnerships with digital players to set up an effective digital ecosystem. This is also true for large organizations, which already benefit from a wide network but struggle to find the best and most suitable partners. This is where Experion Indocosmo will step in and make a real difference.” added Mr. Jacob.  

In Japan, there is a strong emphasis on high standards and a commitment to delivering top-quality work. By joining forces with Indocosmo, Experion is poised to exceed these expectations and bring the best-in-class digital transformation solutions to Japanese enterprises. The Experion team is geared up to take on this exciting new phase of their growth journey, with employees undergoing cultural and language training to move onsite for the projects in the pipeline.  

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