wienerberger India Receives Prestigious CII National Award 2024 For Environmental Best Practices

wienerberger India, a leading provider of innovative green building solutions, has been conferred with the esteemed CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2024. This recognition honors the company's ground-breaking project, "Utilization of Renewable Energy - Thermal for Bricks Manufacturing," which harnesses biomass to meet thermal energy needs in brick production.

"We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award, which validates our unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices," said Mr. Monnanda Appaiah, Managing Director, wienerberger India. "Our innovative approach to renewable energy demonstrates our ability to balance business growth with environmental stewardship, setting new industry benchmarks."

wienerberger India's pioneering project has been recognized as one of the TOP 10 "Most Innovative Environmental Projects" and one of the three most "Useful Environmental Projects" amidst numerous renowned companies. This achievement underscores the company's strategic vision, relentless effort, and dedication to excellence.

The CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2024 reinforces wienerberger India's position as a leader in sustainable building solutions. By leveraging biomass energy, the company has significantly reduced its carbon footprint, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.

"This award is a testament to our employees' hard work and dedication to sustainability," added Mr. Appaiah. "We will continue to innovate and strive for environmental excellence, promoting eco-friendly practices and responsible business growth."

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India’s First Gen-AI Aggregator Platform - OneAIChat Announces Partnership With Haiper AI, For Text To Video Generation

“Subscribers can unleash their creativity with unlimited prompts for native and Haiper AI models in gen-AI videos”

OneAIChat, India’s first Gen-AI aggregator platform, is announcing the launch of its text-to-video generation feature, developed in partnership with Haiper AI, a U.K.-based generative AI startup building perceptual foundation models for next-generation visual content creation. This first-of-its-kind technology allows users to create lifelike videos from text prompts, which is set to transform the content creation landscape.

The text-to-video feature is built on native technology and open-sourced diffusion models to deliver high-quality outputs eliminating the need for extensive time and manual filming. Along with significant cost benefits this platform allows users to benefit from multiple gen-ai platform access, making the technology widely available for various modules.

“OneAIChat committed to continuous innovation, and we plan to introduce additional tools that will further enhance the capabilities of this exciting new feature. We are happy that this feature has already garnered positive feedback from early adopters, who have praised its ability to facilitate content creation and simplify the 3D modelling process and we are aiming to onboard 50K subscribers by Q1-2025”, Prasad Paresh Kale, CEO & Founder of OneAIChat.

All current subscriptions will include unlimited prompts for both native and partner models, providing current users with increased creative flexibility.

About OneAIChat:

OneAIChat, a flagship product of Kaletech Private Limited, is the first Gen-AI aggregator platform unveiled in India in April 2024. It's built on Native models and an in-house bot, 'Somebody,' which excels in Generative AI text-to-text, text-to-image, text-to-video, text-to-document, and text-to-music capabilities. 'Somebody' offers 11 ultra-focused, knowledge-specific categories, enabling users to cut through the noise and focus on domain-specific tasks. We’ve made 'Somebody' a comprehensive aggregator by powering it with world-class LLMs, allowing users to easily access the full potential of Generative AI with a single, unlimited subscription.

'Somebody' offers 11 ultra-focused, knowledge-specific categories, making it a comprehensive aggregator powered by world-class Large Language Models (LLMs). This enables users to seamlessly access the power of multiple Generative AI platforms through a single subscription.

OneAIChat brings together cutting-edge technological innovations - such as domain-specific knowledge categories, advanced LLMs, intuitive interfaces, and cloud-based delivery - into a single, seamless platform. Additionally, OneAIChat has partnered with other AI platforms like Haiper, Ideogram, and BeatOven to further enhance its capabilities. More information is available at https://oneaichat.com/

Bandhan Mutual Fund Opens New Branch Office In Mysore

Bandhan AMC Limited (Bandhan AMC) opened a new branch in Mysore to help serve investors and mutual fund distributors (MFDs) better. The new branch office is located at First Floor, 12th Main, 6th Cross, Kamli, Saraswathipuram, Mysore, Karnataka- 570009. The new branch in Mysore will include a fully equipped meeting cum training room which aims to enhance its customer service and investor awareness activities in Mysore. 

Talking about the new branch launch, Mr. Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC said that, “Mysore has been a high-growth market for us, and we are happy to have received strong feedback and support from our partners and investors over several years. Our new office further strengthens our commitment and presence in this key market, and we are confident that our team and partners in Mysore will use it to further increase financial awareness, generate greater interest in mutual funds, and provide superior service to our customers.”

Bvlgari Launches Its First Digital Boutique In India In An Exclusive Partnership With Tata CLiQ Luxury

~The brand’s curated assortment of fine jewellery, watches, leather goods, and India-inspired editions, including the newly launched Mangalsutra sautoir necklace, are now available on the platform~

Tata CLiQ Luxury, India’s premier luxury lifestyle platform, announces an exclusive partnership with Bvlgari, the Magnificent Roman High Jeweler, to launch their first digital boutique in the country. This strategic collaboration marks Bvlgari’s debut in India’s e-commerce space. With this launch, discerning consumers across the country can purchase Bvlgari’s iconic jewelry, handbags, and watches from the comfort of their own homes. With a fast-changing globalized market and the purchasing aspirations of the Indian consumer rapidly evolving, luxury e-commerce platforms play a pivotal role in attracting new customers residing all across the country. To maximize the reach of its High-End product offer for this fastly growing new customer base, Bvlgari has launched this pioneering partnership combining its extraordinary savoir-faire with Tata CLiQ Luxury’s digital expertise, reach and long-standing relationship with Indian consumers.

From India-inspired creations such as the B.zero1 Kada Bracelet and the iconic Bvlgari Bvlgari Mangalsutra to an array of timeless creations including the Serpenti Viper bracelets and B.zero1 rings, the Bvlgari digital boutique on the Tata CLiQ Luxury platform offers a curated selection of its most celebrated pieces. The digital boutique will also house Bvlgari time-pieces including the famed Serpenti, the iconic Octo Finissimo collection, as well as the Octo Roma so elegant and versatile. One can also shop from a wide range of leather goods and accessories.

In addition, for a seamless and enhanced online shopping experience, Tata CLiQ Luxury and Bvlgari will offer a dedicated luxury concierge service, through which customers can get a personalised shopping experience from knowledgeable experts trained by Bvlgari who can guide them in their journey.

Gopal Asthana, CEO, Tata CLiQ, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, “We are honoured to welcome Bvlgari to Tata CLiQ Luxury. Known for their unparalleled craftsmanship and exquisite designs we are proud to be their e-commerce partner in the country. The jewellery, watch, and accessories categories on the platform are of key focus and with this launch, we are elevating our portfolio further. Our endeavour is to bring iconic luxury brands  to consumers across India, and we look forward to offering consumers an unmatched online luxury shopping experience.”

Speaking about the launch, Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO, Bvlgari, said, “We are thrilled to mark a new chapter for Bvlgari in India through our partnership with Tata CLiQ Luxury, India's leading luxury lifestyle platform. This important partnership allows us to bring our iconic designs across India, meeting customers with whom we share a deep love for beauty, excellence and exquisite craftsmanship. Together, we want to offer our customers an online shopping experience through the same attention and warm welcome that can be found in our boutiques”.

Bvlgari’s iconic high-end creations, are now on Tata CLiQ Luxury.

https://luxury.tatacliq.com/explore/bvlgari

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Launches Crash Course For JEE Main 2025 Phase I & II

- Structured Learning for Success: Intensive 75-day Phase I and 46-day Phase II cover essential JEE topics through 138 and 96 lectures.

- Ongoing Assessment and Support: Includes six part tests and four mock tests with expert guidance to ensure thorough exam readiness.

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, proudly announces the launch of its Crash Course for JEE Main 2025, designed to help students excel in the highly competitive JEE Main exam. The crash course will be offered in two distinct phases, catering to students appearing for both Phase I and Phase II of the JEE Main 2025 exam.

The Crash Course for JEE Main 2025 provides students with a highly structured, intensive learning plan that focuses on covering the entire syllabus comprehensively within a short period. It combines a robust lecture plan, frequent testing, and expert guidance to ensure students are well-prepared for the exam.

Mr. Deepak Mehrotra, MD & CEO of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), stated, "At Aakash, we continue to innovate and provide students with the best preparatory tools to excel in highly competitive exams like JEE. Our Crash Course for JEE Main 2025 is tailored to meet the needs of students aiming for success in both attempts of the exam. With expert faculty and a meticulously designed schedule of lectures and tests, we ensure that students are fully prepared to face the challenges of JEE Main and come out victorious."

Phase I of the crash course spans 75 days, commencing on November 7, 2024, and concluding on January 23, 2025. Students will participate in a total of 138 lectures during this phase, with three lectures scheduled each day from Monday to Saturday, amounting to a daily teaching duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes. The lecture breakdown includes 69 hours of teaching each for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The course also includes six part tests and four mock tests, all conducted online, totaling 10 tests and 30 test hours.

Phase II is a shorter, 46-day course starting on December 9, 2024, and also concluding on January 23, 2025, in alignment with Phase I. During this period, students will attend 96 lectures, with the same lecture plan of three lectures per day and a total daily teaching time of 4 hours and 30 minutes. For Phase II, students will receive 48 hours of instruction in each subject: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. As in Phase I, students in Phase II will also complete six part tests and four mock tests, conducted online, with 30 test hours in total.

In both phases, lectures are held for 1 hour and 30 minutes each, across three subjects daily, maintaining consistency in the pace and intensity of the program. The final mock tests for both Phase I and Phase II students are scheduled from January 20 to 23, 2025, offering students a comprehensive review before the JEE Main examination. The schedule is designed to help students quickly cover the essential topics and gain practice under timed conditions.

Revolutionary Treatment Without Surgery Now Possible With Interventional Radiology

The Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology – Karnataka State (ISVIR KAR) today successfully conducted the Clinical Interventional Radiology Conference 2024 in Bengaluru.

Interventional radiology represents a groundbreaking advancement in medical treatment, offering patients minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. This cutting-edge speciality uses advanced imaging to guide precise, non-invasive procedures, allowing doctors to diagnose and treat complex conditions without the need for surgery. This innovative approach significantly improves patient outcomes by reducing recovery times, lowering the risk of complications, and decreasing treatment costs.

Dr. Rohit Madhurkar, President of ISVIR KAR, highlighted the potential of interventional radiology: “Conditions such as thyroid nodules, uterine fibroids, varicose veins, breast lumps, liver diseases, and certain cancers can now be treated effectively through a pinhole-sized entry into the body. This revolutionary technique ensures faster recovery, reduced risk, and more affordable treatment options” ential for patients across various medical specialties.

Dr. Rajesh Helavar, Secretary of ISVIR KAR , emphasized the importance of raising public asignificanth “Unfortunately, many people are still unaware of the benefits interventional radiology offers." Dr. Helavar explained that one of the primary goals of ISVIR KAR is to bridge this information gap and bring attention to the significant advancements made in interventional radiology. “Through conferences, public outreach, we aim to educate both the public and healthcare professionals about how interventional radiology can provide effective, non surgical solutions for some of the most common and challenging medical conditions,” he stated.

Adding to this, Dr. Madhu S.D., Treasurer of ISVIR KAR , remarked, “Interventional radiologists (IRs) are specialists extensively trained in imageguided treatments. Their expertise in interpreting medical images allows them to perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on nearly all organs. Interventional radiology plays a crucial role in modern patient care and management.”  He also highlighted that these treatments are now available at government run institutions like Kidwai memorial institute of Oncology and IGOT, Bengaluru.

This year’s conference highlighted the significant advancements in the field and showcased its lifechanging potential for patients across various medical specialties.

JSW MG Motor India Delivers 101 Windsor CUVs In Bengaluru

JSW MG Motor India today announced the delivery of 101 units of the MG Windsor—India's First Intelligent CUV by MG Jubilant Bengaluru. This reflects the growing enthusiasm for the Intelligent CUV among buyers across the country. Windsor's recently created a milestone of becoming the first passenger EV in India to garner 15,176 bookings within 24 hours of booking announcement.

MG Windsor combines the comfort of a sedan and the expanse of an SUV and is offered with an innovative aerodynamic design, spacious and opulent interiors, reassuring safety, smart connectivity, driving comfort, and many other hi-tech features. It is built on a ‘Pure EV Platform’ and offers a luxurious business-class experience. It has a certified range of 332 km* on a single charge. The MG Windsor starts at INR 13,49,800 (Ex-Showroom). Under the unique Battery as a Service (BaaS) program, it is available at INR 9.99 Lakhs + battery rental @?3.5/Km.*

The MG Windsor is packed with a host of industry-first features, designed to enhance both comfort and technology for drivers and passengers alike. Its first-in-segment Aero Lounge seats offer unmatched relaxation with their 135° recline capability, while the expansive 604-litre boot space provides ample room for luggage. The Windsor also features an IP67-certified 38kWh battery, ensuring durability and safety, coupled with four driving modes, Eco+, Eco, Normal, and Sport to cater to different driving preferences. Additionally, its Infinity View Glass Roof and best-in-class wheelbase of 2700 mm create a sense of openness and luxury, redefining what customers can expect from a CUV.

The MG Windsor takes smart connectivity and in-car technology to new heights with its MG-Jio Innovative Connectivity Platform (ICP), offering advanced features such as Home-to-Car functionality and over 100 AI-powered voice commands. Drivers can control essential functions and access infotainment using simple voice commands in multiple Indian languages, enhancing ease of use. The 15.6-inch Grandview Touch Display not only provides intuitive navigation and entertainment options but also integrates seamlessly with the vehicle’s smart systems. With 80+ connected features, including real-time navigation, remote vehicle control, and safety alerts, the MG Windsor ensures a cutting-edge, intelligent driving experience.

The Intelligent CUV is being offered in three variants: Excite, Exclusive, and Essence; and four colours: Starburst Black, Pearl White, Clay Beige, and Turquoise Green.

About JSW MG Motor India

SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with a presence in over 100 countries and JSW Group (India's leading conglomerate with interests across B2B and B2C sectors) formed a joint venture - JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. in 2023. The joint venture aims to build a smart and sustainable automotive ecosystem while continuing to stay focused on developing a diverse portfolio of vehicles to give car buyers better access to advanced technologies and futuristic products with attractive value propositions. JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. is committed to introducing world-class technology, strengthening the manufacturing landscape, best of innovation across its business operations, and generating significant employment opportunities through extensive localisation.

About Morris Garages

Founded in the UK in 1924, Morris Garages vehicles were world-famous for their sports cars, roadsters, and cabriolet series. MG vehicles were much sought after by celebrities, including British Prime Ministers and even the British Royal Family, for their styling, elegance, and spirited performance. The MG Car Club, set up in 1930 at Abingdon in the UK, has thousands of loyal fans, making it one of the world’s largest clubs for a car brand. MG has evolved into a modern, futuristic, and innovative brand over the last 100 years. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, has an annual production capacity of 1,00,000 plus vehicles and 6,000 direct and indirect employees. Driven by its vision of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) mobility, the innovative automaker has augmented across-the-board ‘experiences’ within the automobile segment today. It has introduced several ‘firsts’ in India, including India’s first Internet SUV – MG Hector, India’s first Pure Electric Internet SUV – MG ZS EV, India’s first Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV – MG Gloster, the Astor- India’s first SUV with personal AI assistant and Autonomous (Level 2) technology, and MG Comet – The Street-Smart Car.

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