Manipal Academy of Higher Education Appoints Dr. Cherian Varghese As Professor And Director of Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH)

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Cherian Varghese as the new Professor and Director of Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), effective July 4, 2024.

Dr. Varghese brings over two decades of distinguished service from the World Health Organization (WHO), where he last served as Coordinator for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) & determinants, and Acting Director of Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases (HPN) at the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India. During his tenure, he initiated the cardiovascular disease control program SEAHEARTS and established SEACANGRID to improve cancer control in the region.

Dr. Varghese completed his MBBS from the University of Kerala in 1985. He then earned a Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy (DMRT) and an MD in Radiation Oncology from Christian Medical College, Vellore. He holds an M.Phil. in Epidemiology from the University of Cambridge, UK, and a Ph.D. in Medicine (Epidemiology) from the University of Tampere, Finland. In 2001, he was awarded the Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Clinical Epidemiology (MNAMS), India.

Dr. Varghese began his career at the Regional Cancer Centre in Trivandrum in 1990, where he established the cancer epidemiology and clinical research unit. He initiated the population-based cancer registry in Trivandrum, identified the prevalence of HPV infection in the population, and demonstrated successful cancer screening and early detection programs.

In 2001, Dr. Varghese joined WHO and served in various positions across WHO offices in New Delhi, the Philippines, Fiji, and Geneva. As the Coordinator for the Management of NCDs at WHO headquarters in Geneva, he led efforts in integrated NCD management, developed multisectoral plans, and spearheaded initiatives such as the cervical cancer elimination initiative. He played a crucial role in developing the WHO HEARTS package, updating the WHO PEN for primary care, and introducing global initiatives for diabetes and childhood cancer.

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor VSM (Retd) of MAHE, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cherian Varghese to MAHE. His extensive experience and outstanding contributions to public health will significantly enhance the academic and research environment at Prasanna School of Public Health. His visionary leadership and profound expertise in noncommunicable diseases will be invaluable as we strive to advance public health education and research at MAHE. We look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our institution, fostering innovative solutions and driving our mission to improve health outcomes on a global scale."

With over 90 publications and numerous prestigious fellowships and awards, including the IARC (WHO) Fellowship in 1992, the Norman Campbell Excellence Award in Population Hypertension Prevention and Control in 2019, and the WHO Regional Director’s Award for Excellence in 2023, Dr. Varghese's contributions to public health are widely recognized.

Book Launch of "Vacanmtam: Nectar of Sayings" by Dr. Chiranjiv Singh, IAS, Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka

The Forum of Former Vice Chancellors of Karnataka (FVCK) and Manipal Universal Press (MUP) proudly launched "Vacan?m?tam: Nectar of Sayings," translated by Dr. Mangesh Venkatesh Nadkarni, Former Vice Chancellor, Gulbarga University. The launch event took place today at the FVCK premises in Bangalore.

Dr. Chiranjiv Singh, IAS, Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He remarked, "This book is a significant contribution to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Vacana Sahitya. By bringing these timeless sayings to a broader audience, it offers profound insights into social issues that are still relevant today. The Vacanas' wisdom on matters like caste discrimination, women's dignity, and the importance of work and charity continues to resonate, underscoring the enduring relevance of these medieval texts."

The event was presided over by Prof. Dr. S Chandrashekar Shetty, President of FVCK. He stated, "Vacan?m?tam bridges the gap between Kannada literature and the English-speaking world. It is a valuable resource for understanding the depth and wisdom of the ?iva ?ara?as. Through this translation, Dr. Nadkarni has made it possible for a wider audience to appreciate the philosophical and cultural richness of these sayings, which have shaped the social and spiritual fabric of Karnataka for centuries."

Prof. Sangmesh D Saundattimath, Emeritus Professor at Karnataka University and one of the Guests of Honour, shared his thoughts: "The translation of 'Vacan?m?tam' retains the essence and beauty of the original Vacanas, making these profound sayings accessible to a much broader audience. This is a commendable effort by Dr. Mangesh Venkatesh Nadkarni, Former Vice Chancellor of Gulbarga University. His meticulous work in translating these texts ensures that the wisdom and cultural significance of the ?iva ?ara?as are preserved and appreciated by readers who might not be familiar with Kannada. Dr. Nadkarni’s scholarly dedication has truly brought these medieval texts to life in a new language."

Prof. Neeta Inamdar, Chief Editor, Manipal Universal Press, MAHE, Manipal, another Guest of Honour, expressed her views: "Manipal Universal Press is dedicated to bringing important Kannada texts to the global audience. 'Vacan?m?tam' is a testament to our commitment to cultural preservation and literary excellence."

"Vacan?m?tam" presents 320 carefully selected Vacanas, or "Sayings," from the extensive collection of over 20,000 left by the ?iva ?ara?as of medieval Karnataka. These Vacanas, addressing important social issues such as caste discrimination, women's dignity, the importance of work, charity, and devotion to ?iva, have been translated with great care from the original Kannada. This book aims to reach both non-Kannada speakers and Kannadigas, providing valuable insights into these significant texts in one accessible volume.

Manipal Universal Press continues its mission to make Vacana Sahitya available to the English-speaking audience, following their previous publication, "Akka Mahadevi: The Questioning Poet-Saint," which delves into the life of the 12th Century Kannada poet, Akka Mahadevi.

Happiest Health Draws Attention To New Age Nutrition Trends At The Edge Of Nutrition 2024 Summit

* The Summit Featured Top Experts Speaking on Trends and Innovations in Nutrition of today and beyond

Happiest Health’s Knowledge Business hosted the second edition of The Edge of Nutrition 2024 summit today, bringing together nutritionists, doctors, engineers, students, and health-conscious individuals from various health and wellness backgrounds. The successful day-long event catered to a broad audience of over 300+ attendees, allowing diverse individuals to network and benefit from detailed sessions and panel discussions on several current topics. These topics covered technologies and innovations in nutrition, food trends, alternative diets for better lifestyles, lesser-known nutrition tips, mindful eating, and more. Experts across the country explored breakthroughs in the field and provided practical knowledge on healthy eating and living.

With people’s focus on nutrition and its benefits becoming more significant in recent years, The Edge of Nutrition summit 2024, was launched to foster a community dedicated to understanding new-age nutrition and the significance of eating well, besides promoting a holistic approach to overall well-being. In addition to the various discussions, the summit featured an interactive game show with quizzes and visuals.

Anindya Chowdhury, CEO & President, Knowledge, Happiest Health said, “Nutrition is one of Happiest Health’s core focus areas. We watch the space keenly to bring people modern, more exciting ways of looking after how they eat and what they eat. We were able to do that and more with The Edge of Nutrition summit last year. And we are happy to bring more advances in Food & Nutrition to them again this year. We hope it’s given people better, clearer insights into how to take care of their health.”

Director of the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Dr Hemalatha R, delivered the keynote address on revolutionising nutrition and spoke about the way forward for the country’s ambitions. She said, “We must promote and incentivise the production, marketing, and sale of healthier food options by incentivising or giving subsidies for wholesome foods. Create partnerships with supermarkets to display prominently and promote healthier alternatives. Support local and sustainable food systems and encourage local food production and distribution networks to increase the availability of fresh foods. Then, provide financial and logistical support to small-scale farmers and local food businesses. Foods that celebrate local and regional flavours will also help maintain cultural heritage and culinary traditions.”

She also touched upon carbohydrate and sugar intake, saying, “The total calories from carbohydrates are restricted to 50 to 55 per cent of total energy per day. Free sugar should be less than five per cent of total calories per day, which works out to twenty to twenty-five grams of sugar per day for a two thousand kilocal diet.”

Dr Rebecca Raj, professor and head of the Division of Nutrition at St John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru, said in her session on nutrition hacks for busy professionals, “Plan your meals. Don’t plan extravagant meals since it’s not that good for your health. So plan compact meals. If you’re very busy, set reminders. And snack healthily while at work.”

She further remarked on the need for breaks to undertake physical activity, highlighting the dangers of inactivity, “Data suggests that physical inactivity is the fourth largest killer. Sitting is almost as bad as smoking. Unless we are athletes, we seem to have sedentary lifestyles, which impacts us in several ways. For example—decreased metabolism. We tend to have reduced cognitive function and decreased flexibility and mobility.”

A panel discussion on new trends and innovations in nutrition took place between nutritionist and author, Dr Nandita Iyer and Nutritionist and health & food coach Anupama Menon. The session spanned talks around AI uses in nutrition, plant-powered food, and the development of vegan food.

Celebrity Nutritionist, Ryan Fernando led a session on Nutrition in the digital age. He said, “In the world of preventive health, I believe the opportunity for each and every Indian to have a job is massive. If you are looking to build your career, AI and technology are going to help you become great. But you must have the human quotient to practice with empathy and passion.”

Happiest Health hosts knowledge summits to generate awareness across the health and wellness landscape for health-minded individuals. In line with this objective, the Edge of Nutrition summit delivered insights aimed at transforming people’s health outcomes while inspiring them to act over their health and lifestyles.

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 newly launched monthly print magazine, and knowledge app and summits. The wellness division of Happiest Health caters to corporates to achieve optimal employee well-being, fostering a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment.

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, homeopathy, and naturopathy. Happiest Health’s focus on wellness is holistic and energizing. Its Mission Statement is: “Better Knowledge. Better Health.” and convey its benefits to all.

Photo Caption -  Lamp lightning at Happiest Health's The Edge of Nutrition Summit in Bengaluru ((L-R) Dr Hemalatha R, Director, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR); Chandrasekhar S, Director, Happiest Health; Mr Anindya Chowdhury.

Samsung India Reveals The First Shortlist Of 100 Teams Of 'Solve For Tomorrow'

* 50 teams each shortlisted in 'School Track' and 'Youth Track'

* These teams will compete in regional rounds beginning mid-July

Samsung, India's leading consumer electronics brand, has announced a shortlist of 100 teams for its flagship CSR initiative - 'Solve for Tomorrow', designed to foster an innovation ecosystem in the country. This shortlist includes 50 teams each from the ‘School’ and ‘Youth’ track who will now compete further in the national education and innovation competition.

This year, the shortlists have been done regionally, which has helped the competition reach out to the next generation of Indian Innovators residing in the remotest towns of the country, such as Khurda in Odisha Kachar and Kamrup Rural, in Assam and Amreli in Gujarat. The top 50 ideas submitted in the Youth Track covering the ‘environment and sustainability’ theme are not only unconventional but also extremely future-focused. Issues like deforestation, plastic waste management, marine pollution, carbon emissions, unsustainable packaging, and poor water management came across as the areas most critical to the youth.

The ‘School’ track, on the other hand, submitted their ideas under the ‘community and inclusion’ theme. Their ideas focus on out of the box solutions for critical issues such as mental illness among school students, lack of an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community, poor access to digital literacy among economically weaker sections of the society, and the existing gap between academic learning and technical skilling to become job-ready.

A total of 232 participants representing the 100 teams will now gear up for the next phase of the ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ competition, where they will be equipped with presentation and effective communication skills through expert training and mentoring. This will help them prepare for the regional rounds commencing mid-July.

"Samsung believes that our youth possesses immense power and potential to drive positive social change. Our flagship CSR programme ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, has, for the first time this year, created a category for school students to cater to their unique skills and ideas. The improvement in the quality of ideas is a testament to the creativity and innovative mindsets they possess. For the first time this year, we also decided to go deeper into the five regions – North, South, West, East and North-East - to ensure we have a more broad-based participation from some of remotest regions of the country. We have received some really well-articulated ideas, and it is incredibly inspiring to see such presentations and clarity of thought coming from the young lot", said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has grown purposefully this year by supporting themes such as the environment, community and inclusion. The separate tracks – youth and school - have given equal opportunities and a level-playing field to all the competing teams. It is incredible to see such thought-provoking ideas coming from young minds across the nation. Together with Samsung, our endeavour is to encourage a problem-solving mindset in the next generation that will act as a catalyst in improving the start-up ecosystem in the country,” said Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, MD, FITT, IIT-Delhi.

The next stage will witness two teams from five regions – north, east, west, south, and north-east - being selected in each track, forming a national pool of 20 teams. The Top 20 teams will undergo an intensive series of training along with rigorous mentorship programmes by Samsung and industry experts to enhance their technical and soft skills. These teams will also attend an ‘Innovation Walk’ at the Samsung Regional Headquarters in Gurugram and Samsung R&D Centres across India.

Solve for Tomorrow 2024 track details: 

This year, the 'Solve for Tomorrow' programme introduced two distinct tracks – School Track and Youth Track, each dedicated to championing a specific theme and targeted towards different age groups. Both the tracks run simultaneously, ensuring equal opportunity and a level playing field for all students.

School Track: The School Track, is tailored for students aged 14-17, focusing on the theme “community and inclusion”. The winning team will be declared as the “Community Champion” of Solve for Tomorrow 2024 and will receive a seed grant of INR 25 Lakh for prototype advancement. The schools of the winning teams will also receive Samsung Products to boost educational offerings, encouraging a problem-solving mindset.

Youth Track: The Youth Track, targets individuals aged 18-22, with a focus on the theme “environment and sustainability”. The winning team will be declared as the “Environment Champion” of Solve for Tomorrow 2024 and will receive a grant of INR 50 Lakh for incubation at IIT-Delhi. The colleges of the winning teams also receive Samsung products to boost their educational offerings, encouraging social entrepreneurship.

Samsung India has partnered with the Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi. The strategic collaborations for the third edition also include the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology; Manthan, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India, and the United Nations in India. 

First launched in the US in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow is currently operational in 63 countries globally and has seen over 2.3 million young people participate worldwide.

Samsung Electronics’ global CSR vision of ‘Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People’ is committed to providing education to young people around the world to empower the leaders of tomorrow. Read more stories on Samsung Electronics’ CSR efforts on our CSR webpage http://csr.samsung.com

SNI: Samsung India Reveals the First Shortlist of 100 Teams of ‘Solve For Tomorrow’

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Indian Immunologicals Hosts “Free Vaccination Drive” For Over A Lakh Canine On Zoonosis Day

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has conducted free anti-rabies vaccination to over a lakh canine across the country on the eve of the Zoonosis Day. Diseases that are transmitted from animals to human and vice-versa are known as Zoonotic diseases. This is a large drive to create social awareness about “One Health”, which means healthy co-existence of animals, human beings and eco-system.  

IIL is a leading vaccine manufacturer and a “One Health” company producing world class human and animal health vaccines including vaccines for various zoonotic diseases. Every year on 6th of July, which is also observed as “World Zoonosis Day”, IIL engages many Veterinary dispensaries, NGOs and Veterinarians across the country conduct Rabies awareness camps. IIL conducted free vaccination camps to administer more than one lakh doses of RAKSHARAB (anti-rabies vaccine produced by IIL) in as many as 100 centres across 21 states in the country through veterinary dispensaries, NGOs etc.

Seventy percent of all emerging diseases such as Rabies, Swine Flu, Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Porcine Cysticercosis, Nipah, Zika etc that affect humans are zoonotic in nature. In India, occurrence of Rabies is prevalent and accounts for more than 90% of all zoonotic cases reported in the country. India accounts for significant number of rabies deaths reported worldwide. The economic cost of dog mediated rabies has been estimated at $ 8.6 billion (as per WHO). The high incidence of rabies in India is due to large stray dog population in India, which is estimated at about 60 million and significantly lower rate of vaccination. Prophylaxis through vaccination is the most cost-effective intervention to reduce incidence of disease. Several countries have been able to reduce the number of rabies related human deaths through vaccination of dogs.

Over the years, IIL has emerged as a frontrunner in vaccine production, consistently contributing to disease prevention and control through relentless dedication to research and innovation.  IIL has developed and manufactured vaccines for various zoonotic diseases such as rabies, brucellosis etc. IIL continues to be a leading manufacturer of animal rabies vaccine (Raksharab) and human rabies vaccine (Abhayrab) in the country. IIL’s CYSVAX is the world’s first vaccine for Porcine Cysticercosis in Pigs. Cysticercosis is a very important zoonotic disease, and it is understood that it is a prime cause of epilepsy in humans. Vaccinating Pigs against Porcine Cysticercosis can help significantly reduce the incidence of epilepsy in humans.

Speaking on the occasion of Zoonosis Day, Dr K. Anand Kumar, MD, Indian Immunologicals Ltd said, “IIL is the single largest contributor for self-sufficiency to our nation in the field of vaccines. IIL has developed many vaccines that addresses the Zoonotic diseases including the world’s first vaccine against Porcine Cysticercosis. IIL is also committed to eradication of Zoonotic diseases and actively working with Government of Kerala, Municipal Corporation of Thiruvanthapuram to make Kerala Rabies Free.”

Business AI Take Center Stage At SAP Inside Track With 1800+ Participants

* SIT was held at SAP Labs India’s Bengaluru campus

SAP Labs India hosted today the second edition of Bengaluru SAP Inside Track (SIT) for 2024 – a grassroots community event for SAP Community members to come together and share knowledge about SAP-related topics. With participation from over 1800+ community members, the event saw a huge turnout of customers, partners, and freelancers. Industry leaders from companies such as Tech Mahindra, Amazon, Bosch, EY, LTI Mindtree, TCS, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India were part of the event.

This edition of SIT emphasised on Business AI, reflecting its growing significance in the technology landscape. Participants were offered deep dives into how AI is integrated across various SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services, and they also learnt how to build custom AI applications on SAP BTP by leveraging SAP solutions and the power of Large Language Models (LLMs).

Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India, and Head, Customer Innovation Services, SAP, commented, “SAP Inside Track is more than just an event; it's a celebration of our vibrant SAP community in India. This edition of SIT is focused on showcasing AI innovations and fostering AI ideation, aimed at offering the SAP community fresh insights into harnessing AI for business success. SAP Inside Track provides an exceptional platform for end users to forge connections, stay abreast of the latest SAP advancements, and gain recognition for groundbreaking technical achievements. We are dedicated to nurturing this vibrant community so the next generation of SAP experts can thrive and make impactful contributions.”

Valued customer Aashish Kshetry, CIO & VP of Information Technology at Asian Paints, and esteemed partners Eishwinder Ratra, SAP Practice Lead, Accenture Technology Centres, Hemlata Vedula, Partner Consulting at Deloitte, joined Sindhu on stage to discuss collaborative innovation and the strength of their partnership with SAP. They shared insights into how AI is transforming their organizations and the strategic approaches they have taken to successfully adopt AI solutions.

Participants gained valuable insights from SAP customers and partners on how they leveraged SAP's AI to create impactful applications. Dedicated tracks for developers and architects provided hands-on opportunities to try out SAP's latest AI features and capabilities. AI Pods showcased demos and updates on a variety of AI offerings throughout the day, featuring contributions from partners and customers. A standout feature was the App Space, which offered expert-led hands-on sessions on core SAP BTP concepts. Participants in the App Space built 400+ SAP-based applications, showcasing the practical implementation of AI in business scenarios.

About SAP

SAP’s strategy is to help every business run as a sustainable intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 87% of the world’s total global commerce touches an SAP® system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into sustainable intelligent enterprises. We help by providing people and organizations with deep business insights and foster collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. SAP simplifies technology for companies so they can consume SAP software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.

For more information, visit www.sap.com

Enterprise AI Platform Glean Technologies Debuts its India Presence

* Company marking this launch to solidify its position as the only cutting-edge global AI company with significant operations based in Bengaluru

Leading enterprise AI platform Glean Technologies, Inc. based in Palo Alto, California, announces the launch of their first office in India, located in Bengaluru. The office will be the center of operations for India, and will house Finance, Sales, R&D and business operations functions.  This innovation site will play a key role in enabling Glean’s customers to deploy GenAI assistants and applications at scale globally.

Glean’s launch in Bengaluru underscores its commitment to empowering Indian enterprises through advanced AI technologies. The company has so far raised $350mn+ from top VCs that include General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed and others and is currently valued at $2.2B+. Additionally, Glean's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is growing at an impressive rate of 300% year over year.

Located at the heart of Namma Bengaluru, Glean Technology, Inc’s new office spanning ~26,000 Sq.ft, features a dedicated cafeteria, a games room, and collaboration of spaces. The space is chosen to accommodate the company’s headcount growth for the coming years and fosters a an environment conducive to innovation and growth. The inauguration of the facility was followed by CEO’s address to the media at an exclusive press conference, where he shared the vision for AI innovation in India, the capabilities of its platform, and the impact on local industries. The event was also graced by Garvit Juniwal (R&D - Site Lead, Product lead), Vivek S (R&D - AI lead), Tapas Satapathy (Head of people) and partners, customers and employees of Glean Technologies, Inc.

Investment in India Operations: Glean Technologies is actively expanding its customer base in the APAC region, forging partnerships with leading enterprise companies, including a top Southeast Asian commercial bank, the leading ridesharing platform in the region, a global electronics and entertainment company, and a global automotive manufacturer. In a short span of time, the company has grown multi-folds and now boast of representing almost all corporate functions of the company in India.

Headcount and Hiring Plans: The Company plans to triple their headcount to over 450 (3X) from 150 by next year highlighting the ongoing annual growth aligned with Glean Technology Inc’s ambitious roadmap. Glean is establishing itself as a day 0 employer at the top 5 IITs—B, D, K, M, Kgp. Since December 2023, the company has already recruited 12 top students and plans to expand its hiring efforts moving forward.

Technological Expertise and Roadmap for the Next Five Years: As the leading provider of secure, trustworthy generative AI for enterprises, Glean’s roadmap for the next five years is ambitious and focused on advancing the frontiers of generative AI and agentic automation. Since introducing its platform offering in preview, in an effort to help companies build custom generative AI apps and agents securely at scale, more than 100 companies have created and deployed more than 1,000 unique AI apps and agents. The company has seen continued demand from enterprises that are looking for generative AI solutions that meet their stringent security, data governance, and permissions requirements.

While addressing the media, Arvind Jain, Founder and CEO at Glean Technologies, Inc said, “We are thrilled to establish our presence in India, especially in Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of the country, and a market with immense potential and a steady demand for advanced AI solutions. Our Bengaluru office will enable us to closely collaborate with Indian enterprises, helping them unlock the full potential of their knowledge through our state-of-the-art AI platform. Additionally, this office will serve as a crucial hub for our global operations, driving a significant portion of our international projects. In fact, it will be our biggest investment outside of the US."