Abu Dhabi Showdown Week Unveils Plans For Exclusive UFCR 294 Hotels & Ticket Packages

Abu Dhabi will host the world’s most elite mixed martial arts fighters later this year when UFC and Abu Dhabi Showdown Week return to Etihad Arena on October 21. Today, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has revealed exclusive hotel packages for fans looking to secure tickets to UFC® 294 ahead of the public sale and enhance their experience in the capital. For more information and to purchase packages, please visit: yasisland.com

Globally renowned as the leading international sports destination, Abu Dhabi offers a thrilling backdrop for those jetting in for the annual, action-packed Abu Dhabi Showdown Week (ADSW). Enthusiastic fans from across the globe can book exclusive hotel stays and UFC® 294 tickets allowing them to make the most of their visit to the Emirate.

The hotel packages present a rare opportunity for both international and regional fans to immerse themselves in the various offerings of Abu Dhabi during a week filled with ADSW activations, including the climactic UFC® 294. Given the demand for UFC events in the UAE capital – exemplified by the rapid sell-out of UFC® 280 tickets – securing attendance at one of the world’s most highly anticipated combat sport events is always a challenge.

By purchasing the exclusive hotel packages, fans will also be able to secure tickets ahead of the public sale.

UFC® 294 is the latest in a series held in Abu Dhabi as part of a landmark partnership launched in 2019 between the UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, and DCT Abu Dhabi.The event will feature a highly anticipated championship title bout, promising an unforgettable experience for fans.

About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the Emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.

DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the Emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

For more information about DCT Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit tcaabudhabi.ae and visit abudhabi.ae.

For Abu Dhabi Calendar, please visit inabudhabi.ae.

Chitale Dairy Modernizes Its Portfolio Of Business-Critical Apps With VMware Tanzu

Chitale Dairy, a leading producer of Dairy products based in Pune India, extended its partnership with VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) to modernize its business-critical application with Tanzu. Chitale Dairy was looking to digitize every aspect of its business, from animal feed procurement to delivering dairy products to customers. Chitale Dairy modernized existing applications and developed a hybrid cloud environment which helped the dairy accelerate the delivery of new capabilities and boost efficiency while providing the flexibility to capitalize on multi-cloud environments in the future. The organization has been working with VMware since 2005 when they launched the revolutionary "Cows to Cloud" program that helps farmers improve their stock and increase milk production.

With this extended partnership, Chitale Dairy has now launched "Grass to Glass" to meet changing customer requirements and adapt to new competitive conditions. VMware’s premier partner, Sunfire Technologies, worked with Chitale’s development team to containerize key applications that run on Kubernetes clusters drawn from the VMware Tanzu portfolio. Sunfire helped the dairy containerize existing apps, implement an agile DevOps methodology and build continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Key aspects of ‘Grass to Glass’ program include the following:

Digitized every aspect of the business from feeding animals (grass) to delivering dairy products to consumers (in glass) - transitioning all software to modern, containerized apps.

Infused digital technology at every step of production.

Implemented VMware Tanzu Service Mesh, VMware Cloud Foundation, and VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer to create cloud-native apps.

Modernized existing applications and developed a hybrid cloud environment.

VMware Tanzu is a modular, cloud-native application platform that helps to accelerate development, delivery, and operations across multiple clouds. By adopting Tanzu, Chitale Dairy has streamlined its application development and deployment processes, enabling faster time-to-market for new products and services. The robust capabilities of Tanzu have allowed Chitale Dairy to enhance its overall agility, scalability, and security in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By integrating virtualization, cloud computing, and data analytics, VMware worked towards helping create a digital foundation that will drive innovation and help Chitale Dairy achieve its business goals.

"Our collaboration with VMware and the adoption of Tanzu have revolutionized our application landscape," said Vishvas Chitale, CEO and CTO, of Chitale Dairy. "Our motto is ‘do more with less’ and VMware has helped us make that transition possible in an agile manner. By modernizing our business-critical apps, we have significantly improved our ability to innovate, respond to market changes swiftly, and deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Tanzu's advanced capabilities have empowered our teams to work more efficiently and collaboratively, accelerating our digital transformation journey." 

Harihar Deshpande, Director, Sunfire Technologies, said, “To move forward with app modernization and become cloud-ready, Chitale Dairy digitized every aspect of the company’s operations. This is an amazing story of how technology can bring prosperity to the dairy community, develop quality products, and deliver exceptional services to consumers while being focused on growth, profitability, and sustainability. We look forward to this continuing partnership between Sunfire Technologies, VMware, and Chitale Dairy and we will continue in our efforts to make Chitale Dairy a leading adopter of the latest in technology.”

Prashant Sharma, Director Enterprise Sales, VMware India, said, “Chitale Dairy has been proactive in adopting technology since its inception and has stayed ahead by embracing advancements. By modernization of their existing apps, we effectively addressed the demand for scalable solutions. At VMware, we prioritize supp4orting our customers on their path to success. Combining Chitale Dairy's industry knowledge with VMware's cutting-edge technology will help to unlock fresh opportunities in the sector. Together, we aim to establish a digitally connected dairy ecosystem that enhances efficiency, agility, and sustainability."

About VMware

VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through the company’s 2030 Agenda.

VMware, Tanzu, and NSX are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other jurisdictions.

For more information, visit www.vmware.com/company.

About Chitale Dairy:

Chitale Dairy was founded by the great visionary, Late Shri Bhaskar Ganesh alias Babasaheb Chitale (B. G. Chitale). A journey that began in 1939, in the small town of Bhilawadi set the stage for a revolution in the country's dairy industry.

About Sunfire Technologies:

Sunfire Technologies is a Premier Solution Provider and a leading IT Systems & Solutions Integration company. Sunfire helps their customers to unravel various complexities faced in their IT Transformation Journey using Innovative Technology, Advanced Tools, Proven Methodology, and focus on delivering a Delightful Experience.

Mother’s Recipe introduces An Exclusive Range Of Three New Variants Of Crunchy Delicious “Crispy Vadams”

Vadam holds cultural significance in South India and is enjoyed throughout the year, especially during festivals and special occasions. It adds a delightful crunch, distinct flavors, and an authentic touch to South Indian meals, making it an integral part of the regional culinary heritage. With a commitment to delighting taste buds and bringing families together, Mother's Recipe has introduced an exclusive range of three new variants of delicious “crunchy Vadams” in Bangalore. 

Mother's Recipe has introduced three new variants of crunchy delicious Crispy Vadam onion, garlic green chilli and garlic red chilli.  Mother’s Recipe crispy vadams are expertly seasoned with a perfect blend of spices and are made using the best ingredients, and superior quality spices and following traditional recipes and no added preservatives. Vadam can be served as an accompaniment with meals, paired with traditional South Indian dishes like sambar rice, rasam rice, or curd rice, or even eaten as a snack. It is well-liked by children as well and they can have it as a snack as a home-cooked replacement for chips.  

Speaking about the company’s presence in the southern market Ms. Sanjana Desai, Executive Director of Mother's Recipe, said, "Our R&D team of experts have worked tirelessly to create these exquisite flavors that capture the essence of India's diverse culinary traditions. We do value our Indian culture and traditions hence we make sure that all our products are made authentically with the finest ingredients & follow traditional taste.We want everyone to try it atleast once and we know our consumers will love it..” 

Mother's Recipe crispy vadam is available in leading retail stores and supermarkets across Bangalore ensuring easy access for consumers looking to add a delightful crunch to their culinary adventures.  They are affordably priced at Rs. 36 for 90gm. The company will be soon launching the vadam or crispy papad variants in the Western market as well.  

About Mother’s Recipe 

Desai Foods Private limited owns the brands Mother’s Recipe, ELMAC, Spread On Dabee. The company with a robust distribution network across the country caters to diverse formats ranging from mom &  pop stores, modern trade outlets, multi-functional outlets, e-commerce, Defence and to Hotel Restaurants & Cafes (HORECA) / Food Service outlets. The company is one of the largest providers of traditional & authentic Indian taste exported to more than 50 countries in the world. The current product portfolio in India consists of Pickles, Condiments Pastes, Blended Spices, Ethnic Chutneys, Papad, Ready to Cook Spice Mixes and Instant Mixes. The company has 3 state of the art manufacturing facilities – in Pune, Kolkata  in Bharoda and is certified under ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 22000-2005. 

Mother’s Recipe has won various awards like the Consumer Voice Award, the Super brand Award, Product of the Year award along with ‘Two Star Export House’ status by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. 

All the products are available to buy online on www.mothersrecipe.com. 

Lam Research Announces 2022 ESG Report, Demonstrates Progress Towards Net Zero

Lam Research Corp. (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced that quantifiable progress has been made toward its environment, social and governance (ESG)  goals with the release of its 2022 ESG report. 

"Semiconductors continue to play a critical role in shaping our future, but greater opportunity also means greater responsibility,” said Tim Archer, president and chief executive officer of Lam Research. “As we continue to innovate the next generation of technology breakthroughs, we must do so while considering the long-term sustainability of our industry and our planet.”

Lam’s global ESG program is rigorous, transparent, and aligned with best-in-class practices. The ninth annual report illustrates the data and stories behind Lam’s 2022 ESG accomplishments, which include becoming the first U.S.-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer to have its near-term emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.[1]

Lam’s continued progress toward its ESG goals included exceeding its 2025 goals for water savings as well as surpassing its 2025 goal for employee volunteer hours, prompting the company to update its goals for both areas.

Promoting Future Innovation

Lam sponsors and participates in numerous industry and university events which collectively address the semiconductor industry’s most pressing challenges. Its 2022 technical symposium event brought together industry and academia experts to share and discover leading-edge technologies aimed at advancing environmental sustainability for semiconductor fabrication. In addition, Lam’s venture group, Lam Capital, hosted a start-up pitch competition during the event and offered the winning team – xLight – a $250,000 investment. xLight is an energy-efficient technology for photolithography.

Supporting a STEM Talent Pipeline

To increase its impact on the development of a strong pipeline of STEM talent, Lam pledged to donate $10 million to the nonprofit FIRST® Global to help bring science and technology education to youth around the globe. With this relationship, Lam is helping to create opportunities for continuous discoveries and inspire the next generation of innovators.  

Increasing Industry Collaboration

Lam’s efforts to build a responsible and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem include working closely with companies around the world and in its industry. Lam joined the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest sustainability initiative, with an ambition for businesses to take shared responsibility for achieving a better world. Lam also worked with industry leaders to form the Semiconductor Climate Consortium, a new collaboration with SEMI to accelerate the industry’s response to climate change.

Building a Sustainable Supply Chain

In addition to collaborating closely with customers on environmental sustainability opportunities, Lam works across its supply chain with a goal to increase supplier engagement and assess suppliers’ performance on human rights and climate action. In 2022 Lam engaged 100% of its top-tier suppliers in sustainability opportunities through Lam’s climate pledge, training, and events. 

Expanding Green Product Features

Lam is focused on developing smarter, more efficient products and processes to measure and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of its tools. New sustainability features in 2022 included the release of its latest Datum™ tool that reduces electrical usage and total carbon dioxide equivalent consumption, as well as the launch of a new ECO Mode feature for its 2300® and Sense.i® etch tools which saves on peripheral energy in idle mode and results in faster tool time recovery.

Receiving Awards and Recognition

The company received several recognitions in 2022 for its ESG efforts. For the second year in a row, Lam was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America, a ranking by S&P Global that reflects the top 20% of sustainability performers among the 600 largest U.S. and Canadian companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.

Lam proudly received top supplier awards from customers in 2022, and the company was also included in various industry recognitions, including Fortune’s Worlds Most Admired Companies, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Forbes World’s Top Female Friendly Companies, and the Human Rights Campaign’s Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Further details on the company’s environmental, social and governance strategies and accomplishments are available in Lam’s 2022 ESG report.

JLR Commences Delivery Of New Range Rover Velar, An Advanced Infotainment And Tech Combines With New Reductionist Design

*  Sophisticated elegance: The New Range Rover Velar epitomises Range Rover refinement, featuring a new front grille complemented by new Pixel LED headlights and Dynamic Bend Lighting

*  Compellingly desirable: Metallic Varesine Blue and Premium Metallic Zadar Grey join the exterior colour palette with Deep Garnet and Caraway colourways for the interior

*  Intriguing design: Balanced proportions and dramatic, reductive presence enhance the New Range Rover Velar with a modern luxury design approach

*  Seamless integration: Sophisticated 28.95 cm (11.4) floating curved glass touchscreen is seamlessly integrated into the bold, elegant new interior for fewer reflections and easier control

*  Calm sanctuary: Active Road Noise Cancellation offers an extremely quiet cabin experience

*  Cleaner air: Cabin Air Purification Plus helps to ensure cleaner interior air via advanced cabin filtration systems with PM2.5 filtration as well as CO2 management

*  Contemporary luxury: Serene Range Rover ride comfort is delivered by Electronic Air Suspension and the intelligent set-up makes it easy to get in and out, with Elegant Arrival automatically reducing the body height by 40 mm when exiting and entering

*  Breadth of capability: Customary Range Rover capability gives you the confidence to tackle any terrain, with a wading depth of 580 mm

*  Powerful performance: Available in Dynamic HSE with the option of a 2.0 l petrol engine and 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine

*  Bookings open: The New Range Rover Velar bookings are now open across India. Configure your New Range Rover Velar here. Deliveries to begin from September 2023

Bookings for the New Range Rover Velar have been opened in India. The New Range Rover Velar is available in Dynamic HSE with two powertrain options - the 2.0 l petrol engine delivering a power of 184 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine delivering a power of 150 kW and 420 Nm torque.

Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said: “The New Range Rover Velar is a pure expression of trademark Range Rover refinement, featuring the latest technology and a dramatic, clean and reductive new design. Defined by perfectly optimised proportions, the Range Rover Velar embodies sophisticated elegance with a dramatic presence, which makes it that much more intriguing and desirable to our discerning clients.”

Reductive Design

The Range Rover Velar features a new front grille, alongside the introduction of new Pixel LED Headlights with jewel-like effect Signature Daytime Running Lights. At the rear, the powerful overhang provides balance and highlights the Range Rover Velar’s imposing length.

The Range Rover Velar is available in two new leather colourways – Caraway and Deep Garnet. These are complemented by a curated choice of details, including new Moonlight Chrome on the steering wheel, centre console surrounds and air vents. Tactile Shadow Grey Ash wood veneer trim finishers underline its elegance. Two new colour options join the exterior palette: Metallic Varesine Blue and Premium Metallic Zadar Grey.

Seamless Integration

New Range Rover Velar is the first to feature the next-generation Pivi Pro infotainment, which incorporates controls for all key vehicle functions within the new 28.95 cm (11.4) curved glass touchscreen.

Pivi Pro supports effortless smartphone connectivity with Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Wireless Android Auto® while Wireless Device Charging, from a new stowage area in the centre console, provides immediate fast charging and reduces the need for wires.

Calm Sanctuary

The cosseting cabin of the Range Rover Velar minimises road noise with pioneering Active Road Noise Cancellation technology, ensuring the New Range Rover Velar offers an extremely quiet in-cabin experience.

The latest Cabin Air Purification Plus system helps promote occupant wellbeing and alertness, aiming to provide superior air quality. CO2 management and PM2.5 Cabin Air Filtration improve the cabin environment by monitoring interior and exterior air and adjusting accordingly. The system also combines nanoe™ X technology to combat pathogens and help significantly reduce odours, bacteria and allergens.

Performance and Capability

Trademark Range Rover ride comfort and refinement is provided by advanced chassis and suspension set-ups in the Range Rover Velar. Electronic Air Suspension provides serene comfort, maintaining composure on rougher roads while smoothing out bumps with Adaptive Dynamics, an advanced chassis system that continuously varies the damping forces at each wheel.

Terrain Response 2® is accessible through Pivi Pro and allows the driver to adjust vehicle settings to suit the driving environment, with a choice of Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Dynamic and Automatic mode. Each alters the calibration of the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive system, suspension, and stability control systems for optimum traction and composure.

The New Range Rover Velar is available to order now with deliveries from September 2023 onwards. For more information visit www.landrover.in

Castrol Reveals New Campaign #BadhteRahoAage—Fueling Truckers’ Journey To Progress

* Aims to build the importance of business, finance, health, and the role of technology for the trucker community.

* Tells the story of truckers’ lives with Castrol CRB TURBOMAX as a trusted engine oil partner.

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, unveiled a new marketing campaign, #BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX. The campaign, developed in collaboration with Ogilvy marks a significant milestone for Castrol in reinforcing its commitment to the progress and success of truckers.

Commercial vehicles and truck drivers serve as the backbone of the Indian transportation and logistics industry. Truck drivers tirelessly navigate highways, delivering essential products that power various sectors, thereby connecting businesses, industries, and communities. Castrol's #BadhteRahoAage campaign recognises the importance of truckers and aims to empower them with superior engine protection, enabling them to progress and drive the economy forward.

Speaking about the campaign, Jaya Jamrani, Vice President – Marketing, Castrol India Limited, said, "Our new campaign #BadhteRahoAage is a special ode to the unwavering support of truckers in helping move commerce. This is one of the many ways in which Castrol’s reignited vision of accelerating progress comes to life. Our aim is to fortify our bond with this extraordinary community, reaffirming our unwavering commitment as their trusted allies in the pursuit of progress."

The first leg of the campaign includes an engaging TVC featuring two contrasting characters: Sukhi, a young and progressive trucker who consistently chooses Castrol CRB TURBOMAX, and Dukhi, who regularly experiences engine failures and repairs due to inappropriate engine oil choices. Through this quirky narrative, the TVC demonstrates vividly how CRB TURBOMAX engine oil empowers truckers to forge ahead in their businesses while emphasising the critical importance of selecting the right engine oil.

Dushyant Kumar, Sr Vice President, Ogilvy Mumbai, said, "#BadhteRahoAage campaign weaves a compelling narrative of the role of engine oil in driving truckers’ progress. It’s simplicity and relatable storytelling will deeply resonate with truckers, complemented by a memorable jingle that amplifies its impact. The campaign aims to inspire truckers to keep moving forward."

In addition to the TVC, the campaign will feature an extensive on-ground activation component specifically tailored to support truckers in their pursuit of progress. Castrol also plans to establish strategic collaborations with entities that will provide essential resources to further enhance the growth and success of truckers and driving the importance of business, finance, health, and the role of technology for the trucker community. This nationwide campaign will target truck owners and truck drivers across India and will be amplified through television, digital platforms, on-ground activations, and impactful out-of-home advertising.

Castrol CRB TURBOMAX features advanced DuraShieldTM Technology, which is meticulously crafted to provide 3X Protection to the engine by addressing the primary factors of Heat, Deposits and Wear which contribute to engine damage. This exceptional formulation not only safeguards against the accumulation of harmful soot particles but also shields critical surfaces from wear and tear. By forming a durable protective layer on moving metal surfaces, the Castrol CRB TURBOMAX engine oil resolutely withstands challenging conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.

About Castrol India Limited

Castrol India Limited is one of India’s leading lubricant companies with brands such as Castrol CRB, Castrol GTX, Castrol Activ, Castrol MAGNATEC and Castrol VECTON, which are the brands of choice for millions of consumers and customers across the country. The Company also operates in select segments like High Performance Lubricants and metalworking fluids used in a wide variety of industries such as automotive manufacturing, mining, machinery, and wind energy. Castrol has a large manufacturing and distribution network in India with three blending plants and a distribution network of 350 distributors who reach consumers and customers through over 100,000 retail outlets. For more information, visit www.castrol.co.in

Ferns N Petals' BabyBless Launching In 5 Cities, Plans Pan-India Expansion By 2025

BabyBless, the premier brand redefining parenting and childcare experiences by renowned Ferns N Petals recently announced its expansion to 5 new cities this year, marking the beginning of  its strategic advancement into the untapped market. The brand is launching in cities such as Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Bangalore and Chennai. The aim with this expansion by BabyBless is to solidify its commitment to providing exceptional services to new parents and families across the named cities.

Launched in early 2022, BabyBless by Ferns N Petals is a one-stop solution, BabyBless provides a distinctive bouquet of fitness, emotional well being, services, and information solutions for maternity and child care. It is dedicated to catering to all baby and mother needs, from the early stages of pregnancy to baby's first year and beyond. In all the expanding cities (Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Bangalore, and Chennai), a significant population of nuclear couple families is actively seeking support and care. To cater to their needs, BabyBless has set its sights on becoming their trusted caretaker.

Since the launch, the brand has catered to around 25,000 families providing them the best of its services. BabyBless has also recorded a growth of 5X since the launch. The brand's dedication to innovation, quality, and safety has resulted in a steady increase in revenue, with a projected growth rate of 20% Y-O-Y. 

Vikaas Gutgutia, Founder & MD, BabyBless & Ferns N Petals quotes on the announcement “We at BabyBless have so far garnered a dedicated customer base around Delhi NCR and have received huge recognition for quality and customer satisfaction. We aim to continue the same in the cities we are expanding to and henceforth across India. We are confident that our expansion plans will not only benefit our customers but also contribute to the overall growth of BabyBless vertical at Ferns N Petals.” 

Since inception, BabyBless has experienced remarkable growth and success, attributed to its commitment to excellence and customer-centric approach. The brand is confident that its expansion into 5 cities and the subsequent PAN-India expansion will further bolster its market presence and drive substantial revenue growth. In line with its long-term vision, BabyBless further envisions to unveil its PAN-India expansion plan, with the objective of reaching 1 lakh families across India by 2025 end. With maternity and baby care becoming the need of the hour, Babybless keeps a clear vision of celebrating motherhood and "to make it a hassle-free" one-stop destination that provides all quality services.

For media inquiries, contact: kunika.k@fnpweddings.com,