Springer Nature Opens its First Academic Research Lab in India at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions

Built on the tenets of innovation, science, research and technology the lab will be the source and hub of innovation, research and education, helping researchers create innovative ideas and equipping them with the skills needed to enter the workforce

Springer Nature has launched its first Academic Research Lab in India at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Faridabad.

Frank Vrancken Peeters, CEO, Springer Nature Group, is inaugurating the Springer Nature Academic Research Lab at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions at Faridabad, India

The Springer Nature Academic Research Lab will facilitate faculty research into new areas while offering students a unique opportunity to explore interdisciplinary studies that extend beyond the boundaries of traditional programmes or departments. The main focus areas of the lab will include scientific writing and publishing, and effective collaboration in research. It will provide opportunities for students to develop technical skills, build networks, incubate ideas, and showcase innovation. It will also provide the research community, faculty and students a chance to interact with renowned researchers in their domain of expertise, twice every month and discuss and learn about the technical discoveries.

Commenting, Frank Vrancken Peeters, Chief Executive of Springer Nature, said, “Science, technology and research are the backbone of a nation. We are delighted to establish this academic research lab at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions which will not only make content of our various journals accessible for students and faculty members, but will also be the centre for knowledge sharing and incubation of ideas. At Springer Nature, we believe in opening doors to discovery and knowledge, and the Springer Nature Academic Research Lab at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions will play an important role in helping us achieve this in India.”

Also speaking at the event, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India Private Limited said, “India is a unique country with 15,000+ STEM colleges and 900+ Universities. However, only 30% of the total number of students in our country are employment ready when they pass out from these institutions. Our aim is to equip the bright young minds in our country with the latest information, research and technology which can propel their career and give them an edge in today’s fiercely competitive world. The Springer Nature Academic Research Lab at Manav Rachna will not only pave the way for better collaborations between the industry, academia and students, but will also foster a culture of innovation and research. We hope to replicate such labs with many other universities and institutes in the future.”

The leadership at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions feels that the academic research lab in their campus will provide the students and faculty an opportunity to discuss, collaborate and incubate ideas which will lead to enhanced quality of research in the future.

Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions said, “Establishment of Springer Nature Academic Research Lab shall create an ecosystem of researchers of different age groups from all walks of life. This way, collaborative research and inter-disciplinary research opportunities will increase not just for Manav Rachna faculty and students but also for the researchers who wish to access the physical research facilities at the Springer Lab. This will also aid in building a community of researchers wherein they will get an opportunity to interact with the researchers from Springer. Access to the Springer Nature research database will also be provided to them.” He added, “Ideating, innovating and creating a new ecosystem is the main agenda of this lab that we aim to achieve with the expert guidance from research experts of Springer and Manav Rachna.

The Lab was opened by Frank Vrancken Peeters, Chief Executive of Springer Nature in the presence of Martin Mos, Chief Operating Officer, Springer Nature; Daniel Korany, Chief Strategy Officer, Springer Nature, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India, Matthias Wissel, CEO, Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions, Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and other senior leadership of Manav Rachna.

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Launch of Edtech brand, ‘UtSide’ at EduSpark Summit, 2022

MUMBAI, India, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —  An initiative by Paperboat Studios, ‘UtSide’ is India’s 1st Online AVGC Campus, offering specialization courses in Creature FX, FX, Look Development, 3D Character Animation, VFX Compositing & Realtime 3D Cinematics, upskilling students and working professionals into becoming specialists, bridging the gap for both, quality content and quality professionals.

Soumitra Ranade, co-founder of Paperboat and Utside said, “We are very excited to team up with Puneet Sharma on this journey that will bring a paradigm shift in the AVGC sector. All the studios across India and in fact the world have multiple vacancies but very few trained personnel to fill those spots. UtSide will go a long way in addressing this very pressing issue.”

The early part of last decade witnessed a content consumption explosion across India with cheaper mobiles & affordable internet. During the pandemic, the consumption of content multiplied many folds, with an on- growing demand by consumers across different platforms.

The box office success of many Indian VFX blockbusters sequels such as Bahubali, KGF & RRR set a high benchmark for the AVGC industry. We are increasingly witnessing Indian VFX artists working in International Studios, contributing to Academy Award Winning movies bringing versatility and creativity to realms of life.

During this year’s Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an AVGC promotion task force to help build domestic capacity and serve the global demand in the sector. The AVGC Promotion Task Force would help India achieve its potential of capturing 5 percent of the global $40 billion market share by 2025, with an annual growth of around 25-30 percent, and creating over 1,60,000 new jobs annually. It is also a prestigious moment for India to be ‘Country of Honor’ this year at the Cannes Film Festival.

Currently, there is an unprecedented demand for quality content in Animation & VFX which elevates the requirement for quality professionals in specialized departments such as Creature FX, Compositing, FX, Animation, Look Development, but there is dearth of quality artists requisite by studios worldwide.

Puneet Sharma, co-founder and Managing Director of Utside said, “We are catering to a huge demand for skilled specialists in Indian & International studios across the world. Our Specialisation programs delivered by seasoned working professionals on our online learning platform designed for AVGC Training is the need of the hour.”

UtSide, an Online AVGC Campus specially designed for AVGC training where seasoned mentors working in renowned studios groom creative artists into becoming specialists, to deliver impeccably – crafted visuals. UtSide, is in sync with the objectives of AVGC Promotion Task Force to upskill artistry into skilled professionals to serve the demands for our domestic and global industry engaging, educating and inspiring the next generation of animation and VFX artists.

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WBSETCL and Smile Train India Partner to Support Cleft Surgeries in West Bengal

230 cleft surgeries will be supported by WBSETCL at Smile Train Treatment centres in Kolkata

WBSETCL, a Govt. of West Bengal enterprise is one of the best transmission companies in India, announced their partnership with Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft focused NGO, to support 230 cleft surgeries in West Bengal as part of their CSR activities. The surgeries will be conducted at Smile Train’s treatment centres at Institute of Child Health and Repose Clinic & Research Centre Private Limited at Kolkata.

WBSETCL partners with Smile Train to support 230 cleft surgeries in West Bengal as part of their CSR activities in Kolkata

‘‘We have seen the impact and transformation in children once they receive cleft surgery. This partnership with Smile Train India will enable cleft affected children and their families from economically weaker sections of society to get access to high quality care. We look forward to creating many smiles and bringing transformation in many lives,” said Sri. Shamya Roy Choudhury, Director (HR&A), WBSETCL.

In India, more than 35,000 children are born with the facial birth difference of cleft lip and/or palate every year. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of children with untreated clefts live in isolation, but more importantly, have difficulty eating, breathing, hearing and speaking, as their families cannot afford life-transforming cleft treatment. Smile Train’s sustainable model empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. Since the year 2000, Smile Train India has supported 650,000+ free cleft surgeries throughout the country, through a network of 150+ partner hospitals.

“At Smile Train, our endeavor is to not only support free, safe and quality cleft treatment, but also empower our local medical partners to provide comprehensive cleft care to children and enabling cleft affected children to live full and productive lives. For this, we rely on the support of our donors, and are thankful WBSETCL for their generous support. Together, we shall bring timely and comprehensive cleft care to children across West Bengal,” shared Mamta Carroll, Smile Train’s Senior Vice President and Regional Director for Asia.

Smile Train Partner surgeon Dr. Parthapratim Gupta, Smile Train Project Director at Institute of Child Health, Kolkata said, “Treatment for cleft lip and palate should not be delayed beyond a certain time as it leads to larger problems such as incorrect speech, orthodontic problems etc. With the support of Smile Train and WBSETCL, and with all safety protocols in place, we are providing safe and quality treatment to children born with cleft lip and palate to ensure they lead a healthy and productive life.”

Dr. Maneesh Sonthalia, Plastic Surgeon leading the Smile Train program at Repose Clinic & Research Centre, Kolkata said, ”There are many children with cleft lip & palate around the world who need help, but can’t receive timely care due to monetary constraints and lack of awareness and knowledge about this condition. The support from WBSETCL will help many children. Cleft is treatable and we are committed to help many more children across West Bengal.”

Smile Train has supported more than 25,000 free cleft surgeries in the state of West Bengal through a network of 6 partner hospitals at Kolkata, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Siliguri and Murshidabad where Smile Train supports cleft treatment throughout the year. To avail free cleft treatment, please call Toll Free Cleft Helpline – 1800 103 8301.

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Glenmark Pharma reports revenue growth of 5.6% YoY Q4; 12.4% for the full year FY 2021-22

MUMBAI, India, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights for Q4 FY 2021–22

  • India Business grew by 7.4% YoY to Rs. 8,847 Mn.
  • Europe Business grew by 17.6% YoY to Rs. 4,968 Mn.
  • ROW Business grew by 18.1% YoY to Rs. 5,479 Mn.
  • US Business recorded de-growth of (7.9%) YoY to Rs. 7,378 Mn.
  • Net Debt reduction of Rs. 1,290 Mn in FY22.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022.

For the Fourth Quarter of FY 2021–22, Glenmark’s consolidated revenue was at Rs. 30,191 Mn as against Rs. 28,599 Mn recording an increase of 5.6 % YoY.

Adjusted EBITDA[i] was Rs. 5,022 Mn in the quarter ended March 31, 2022, with margins of 16.6 %.

Reported EBITDA was Rs. 4,634 Mn in the quarter ended March 31, 2022, as compared to Rs. 5,234 Mn in the previous corresponding quarter with margins of 15.3%.

Adjusted Net Profit (PAT)[ii] was at Rs. 2,939 Mn for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Reported PAT was at Rs. 1,726 Mn for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, as compared to Rs. 2,340 Mn in the previous corresponding quarter.

For the year ended March 31, 2022, Glenmark’s consolidated revenue was at Rs. 1,23,049 Mn as against Rs. 1,09,439 Mn, recording an increase of 12.4 % over the previous corresponding period.

Adjusted EBITDA[iii] for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, stood at Rs. 23,591 Mn.

Reported EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 stood at Rs. 23,203 as against Rs. 20,844 Mn in the previous corresponding period. Net Profit (PAT) was at Rs. 9,936 Mn. for the year ended March 31, 2022, as against Rs. 9,701 Mn. in the previous year. Earnings Per Share (EPS) is at Rs. 33.4 as compared to Rs. 34.4 YoY basis.

“We delivered consistent performance throughout the year and achieved our key objectives, despite challenging global macro environment. We were able to successfully list Glenmark Lifesciences on the Indian Bourses. The out-licensing deal for ISB 880 with Almirall and US FDA approval for Ryaltris™, further established us as the leading innovation-driven pharma company in the country.” said Glenn Saldanha, Chairman and Managing Director, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. He added,”We are confident of growing our business with continuous emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and prioritizing free cash generation for additional debt reduction.”

1.  GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. 

India

Sales from the formulation business in India for the Fourth Quarter of FY 2021-22 was at Rs. 8,847 Mn as against Rs. 8,238 Mn in the previous corresponding quarter, recording growth of 7.4% YoY. The India business contribution was at 29% of the total revenues in Q4 FY 2021-22 similar to Q4 FY 2020-21.

Glenmark Consumer Care Business

GCC business recorded revenue of Rs. 619 Mn in the fourth quarter and Rs 1,790 Mn in FY22 with secondary sales growth of 23.4% in Q4 and 12.6% YoY in FY22 respectively. This growth was led by new product launches, especially Candid Cream where secondary sales grew 30% YoY annually while La Shield recorded secondary sales growth of 95% YoY.

North America

North America registered revenue from the sale of finished dosage formulations of Rs. 7,378 Mn for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 as against revenue of Rs. 8,012 Mn for the previous corresponding quarter, recording de-growth of (7.9)% YoY and (2.5)% QoQ. North America business contributed 24% of the total revenues in Q4 FY 2021-22 as compared to 28% in Q4 FY 2020-21.

Asia, MEA, LATAM and RCIS Region (ROW)

For the fourth quarter of FY 2021-22, revenue from RoW was Rs. 5,479 Mn as against Rs. 4,641 Mn for the previous corresponding quarter, recording growth of 18.1% YoY. ROW business contributed 18% of the total revenues in Q4 FY 2021-22 as compared to 16% in Q4 FY 2020-21.

Europe

Glenmark Europe’s operations revenue for the fourth quarter of FY 2021-22 was at Rs. 4,968 Mn as against Rs. 4,223 Mn recording growth of 17.6 % YoY and 30.5% QoQ. Europe business contributed 16% of the total revenues in Q4 FY 2021-22 as compared to 15% in Q4 FY 2020-21.

Glenmark Lifesciences (GLS)

Revenues from operations including captive sales were Rs. 5,140.6 Mn as against Rs. 4,671.6 Mn, growing at 10% YoY for Q4 FY22 and Rs. 21,232.1 Mn for FY 22, a growth of 12.6%. During FY22, revenues from the regulated markets witnessed a healthy growth of 21.4% YoY, whereas revenues from the emerging markets declined by 6.3% YoY due to high base of COVID products sales last year. EBITDA was at Rs. 1,473.1 Mn for Q4FY22 with margin at 28.7% and ₹ 6,307.6 Mn for FY22 with margin at 29.7%.

External sales for Glenmark Life Sciences were at Rs. 3,283 Mn as against Rs. 3,311 Mn in Q4 FY21, recording decline of (0.9) % YoY and 8.3% growth QoQ.

2.  ICHNOS Sciences

Glenmark has invested Rs. 1,640 Mn in the fourth quarter of the financial year as compared to Rs. 1,880 Mn in Q4 FY 2020-21. Thus, for the entire financial year, Glenmark invested Rs. 6,627 Mn as compared to Rs. 7,570 Mn.

For further updates on the pipeline and the organization, please log on to www.ichnossciences.com. The pipeline update for the fourth quarter is published on this site.

About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (BSE: 532296 | NSE: GLENMARK) is an innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company with a presence across Specialty, Generics and OTC businesses. It focuses on the key therapeutic areas of respiratory, dermatology and oncology. The company has 10 world-class manufacturing facilities spread across 4 continents and operations in over 80 countries. Glenmark is ranked among the world’s top 100 biopharmaceutical companies (Top 100 Companies Ranked by Pharmaceutical Sales, 2020, by In Vivo/Scrip 100) and among the world’s top 50 companies in the off-patent sector (Top 50 Generics and Biosimilars Companies ranked by Sales, 2020, by Generics Bulletin/In Vivo). The company was listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the world’s most respected and widely accepted sustainability benchmarks, under the category of emerging markets (2021) for the fourth consecutive year in a row. For more information, visit www.glenmarkpharma.com.

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  1. Adjusted for one time COVID related inventory provision of Rs.388 Mn in Q4 FY22.
  2. Adjusted for one time CoVid related inventory provision and exceptional items related to recall and associated remediation cost in the US.
  3. Adjusted for one time CoVid related inventory provision of Rs.388 Mn in Q4 FY22.
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Leading the World of Education: Revolutionist Dr. Surya Chundi

It is rightly said that ‘a good education can change anyone and a good teacher can change everything’. And Dr. Surya Chundi is one of them, a mentor who needs no introduction when it comes to mentoring or educating influencers in India. His perception of education is quite different from others-he has a clear ideology on what to learn and what to unlearn?

Dr. Surya Chundi, has interacted and guided students across 700 junior colleges and 300 UG colleges in Telangana, AP, and Tamil Nadu

Dr. Surya, a humble person who sticks to his roots and considers his mother Kamala and father Srinivas as the strongest pillars of his success, has not only taken sessions with students in nearly 700 junior colleges and 300 UG colleges in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, but also motivated them to gain confidence, have clarity in what they want in life which sure helped them to identify their strengths, follow their passion to choose the right career and institute. For him, ‘Education is a journey to a desired destination and in this journey, it’s important that one makes a route map, have a vehicle and correct instruments to reach the destination.
This is not it, Dr. Surya’s contribution has been acknowledged by ‘International Economics University, Malaysia’ where he was awarded a ‘Honourable Doctorate in Education and Leadership’. Moreover, he applies a bold approach when it comes to talking to his students and making them broad-minded, after all, education is suppose to bring broad-mindedness.
According to Dr. Surya, “Specialization means learning more about something less. Today, the world needs people who can see a larger picture and contribute in the overall development. Even though specialists are required to solve problems in specific fields, the greater need today is to see the problem as a whole and not isolate to a topic.”
He adds, “In India, there’s this saying that ‘the more educated we are the more narrow-minded we become’. Whereas, in the medical sector, the more you specialise, the less you can do for humanity.”

He makes it a point to ask one question always to his students who have finished their school and have entered into higher education – Why is education important? The immediate reply he gets from the students is – “to get a job, earn money, to earn respect, to help the society; etc.
He again questions them-Is it only to earn money, name, fame, degree and status? “If we think so, we’re demeaning education and ourselves. Then why should we get educated spending 25% of our life time in it,” Dr. Surya explains.
According to him, “Education should transform an individual from being to becoming-that is what we are today and what we want to become in this lifetime or how we want to be known in the society.”

Then the question comes, What is becoming? To which he replies with another questions, “If I say football, what comes to your mind or if I say music what comes to your mind?”. The immediate replies are, “Messi, Ronaldo or AR Rahman, Illayaraja; among others.”
When people ask about ‘football’ or ‘music’, your thoughts restrict to people who’ve achieved success in these fields instead of a ‘ball’ or ‘instruments’. This is called becoming! So you should pursue your education to become what you want to become or what you have to or should become in your lifetime. So who has to decide about your becoming? No one except you! Once you decide what you want to become, you’ll understand-why to study, what to study, when to study, where to study, how to study and how much to study,” Dr. Surya said and added, “When you become what you want to become or achieve what you aimed for, automatically name, fame, respect, honour, money; etc follows you-you need not chase them. You should live your goal to be the world champion in your particular field, it should be a continuous hunger to be the legend in the field.
Henceforth, he believes that education is to “transform you from being to becoming”. That’s why we spend 25 percent of our life time educating ourselves. When we decide our becoming, learning starts and we research, learn and gain required knowledge. This clarity is imbibed by Dr. Surya in the minds of the students which gives them freedom from normal or confined thoughts to revolutionary thinking.

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Sportskeeda establishes an entity in the US; to invest $4 million into operations

Launches its 100% owned subsidiary, Sportskeeda Inc in the US

BANGALORE, India, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sportskeeda, the new age sports & esports media brand established its 100% owned subsidiary in the US by the name of Sportskeeda Inc. Company’s revenue for FY 22 increased by over 100%, reaching INR 79.2 Cr as compared to INR 34.4 Cr in FY 21. The brand has also registered a phenomenal 5x user growth with its monthly average users increasing from 15 million to 80 million in the last 2 years. The company is looking at aggressive organic and inorganic growth levers to continue growing at a 100% Y-o-Y rate for the next 3-4 years and is in the process of raising funds to bolster this strategy.

Speaking on the establishment of Sportskeeda Inc, Porush Jain, Founder & CEO, Sportskeeda said, “We are extremely confident that Sportskeeda has the right mojo to win. Over 40% of our users now come from the US and we are competing, neck-to-neck with the leading sports media houses on their own turf. The company has consistently grown more than 100% Y-o-Y in the last 2 years and we expect this trend to continue for at least the next 3-4 years.

Decentralized teams around the globe have helped us provide local and relevant content to hardcore fans across the world. Our goal now is to become the number one destination for all sports fans worldwide. In addition to our certification as a ‘Great Place to Work,’ we are building a culture of ownership, freedom, continuous learning, and trying new things without any fear. This has helped our 100% remote teams to bring excitement for fans and themselves, every day.”

Sportskeeda witnessed growth in its engagement KPI’s across multiple newer sports verticals like Esports and Gaming, MMA, NBA, and, NFL along with sustained growth in already established verticals like Wrestling and Cricket. This has been a result of a playbook replication model that the company has adopted which has resulted in achieving the desired growth KPIs, at a larger scale.

Ajay Pratap Singh, COO, Sportskeeda said, “The US is a big market for us along with India. We want to be closer to our stakeholders coming from this (US) region and to make that happen, we have set up a Sportskeeda Inc.  Over 12-18 months, we shall invest over $4-million in scaling our operations, for which, we intend to hire close to 20 people to manage and lead verticals such as content, sales, marketing, and public relations.”

Moreover, the brand is experimenting with newer content IPs in the form of videos, fantasy tips, etc, and also building its playbook for inorganic growth.

Sportskeeda is now among the Top 10 sports media websites in the US as per March 2022 Comscore rankings and plans to become the category leader in the years to come. Additionally, the brand has also achieved the no. 1 spot in Comscore’s India rankings for the month of January 2022.

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KEEWAY India announces exciting introductory prices for its new product line up: Sixties 300i & Vieste 300

  • SIXTIES 300i is a retro classic scooter starting from just Rs. 2,99,000/- (Ex-Showroom, India)
  • VIESTE 300 is a powerful maxi-scooter starting from just Rs. 2,99,000/- (Ex-Showroom, India)
  • Product delivery to begin from June 2022 onwards
  • 2-Year Unlimited KMS Warranty as Standard

he Hungarian marque KEEWAY announced exciting introductory prices for its new product line up – Sixties 300i and Vieste 300. The products which received a massive response from the customers come with an exciting introductory price tag – Sixties 300i at Rs. 2,99,000/- (Ex-showroom, India), & Vieste 300 at Rs. 2,99,000/- (Ex-showroom, India).

Founded in 1999 in Hungary, KEEWAY has built upon its guiding principles of fusing timeless style with cutting-edge technology and has a thriving presence in over 98 countries today. Keeway has a reputation for producing high-quality, sophisticated, and reliable mobility products at competitive prices.

The company’s ambitious plan for India is to introduce a total of 8 products across 4 categories by the end of 2022. Two dynamic products each in the categories of high-end scooters, muscular cruisers, sport motorcycles, and retro-street motorcycles, will help cater to a wide range of customers. KEEWAY is also extending the best-in-class 2-year unlimited KMS warranty as a standard offering.

Both these products of KEEWAY are feature-rich, performance-driven vehicles and come with a tech-enabled solution – KEEWAY Connect System. The integrated GPS unit with SIM card connects to the KEEWAY application and telecasts the whereabouts of the vehicle anywhere and anytime. An inbuilt battery powers the system and the vehicle can accurately track to 2.5 meters of its vicinity and for up to 3 hours even with the unit disconnected from the main battery. Other key features of the application include – remote switching off the engine, setting up of a geo-fence, maintaining ride records, setting max speed limit, and sharing location information with friends on community rides. For assistance during emergency requirements, the panic button feature helps transmit real-time location to 2 pre-set contacts via the app and also sets the process to avail roadside assistance.

Partnering with Adishwar Auto Ride India, KEEWAY would leverage Benelli’s 40+ dealer network across the country and the assembly plant that is well equipped to meet its ambitious growth plan.

Mr. Vikas Jhabakh, Managing Director, KEEWAY India, said, “We are delighted to introduce the new product line-up: Sixties 300i and Vieste 300 at an attractive price tag considering the market dynamics and customers’ preferences. Both these vehicles come with unmatched ergonomics, superior functionality, innovative technology, and uncompromised quality and this further helps us establish KEEWAY’s unique identity in the Indian market”

“We are working towards introducing 6 more products in the Indian market by the end of this year and would primarily comprise of two cruisers, two retro street classics, one naked street, and a race replica. To meet the business requirements, we also plan to expand our dealership network across the country and look at onboarding over 100 dealers by the end of 2023” he further added.

KEEWAY SIXTIES 300i

The SIXTIES 300i is a retro classic scooter that takes you back to the grooviest decade of them all, the ‘60s. A homage to the decade of flared pants, rock music, splashes of colour and distinct individualistic style, the SIXTIES 300i encourages the rider to break free from the ordinary and ride while making a bold fashion statement.

While the old school looks make it instantly attractive, what sets the pace for the SIXTIES 300i is the powerful 278cc engine that can leave behind most of the competition while looking stunning in the process. The single-cylinder, the four-stroke liquid-cooled engine produces a maximum power output of 18.7HP at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 22Nm at 6000 rpm, making the Sixties an agile and feisty commuter. Safety is not forgotten for the sake of fun, thanks to solid 120/70-12 tires and disc brakes with dual-channel ABS.

Although the looks take you back to half a century ago, the SIXTIES 300i features the latest in creature comforts. The scooter has an iconic yet supremely comfortable split seat. The retro-futuristic grille, distinct full-LED headlight combined with a unique dual LED brake lights and signal lights blends seamlessly into the rear of the scooter, which guarantees a second glance. A multi-function ignition switch incorporates the electric starter, the under-seat storage access, and a steering lock.

The SIXTIES 300i is available in 3 colours – Matte Light Blue, Matte White and Matte Grey.

KEEWAY VIESTE 300 SCOOTER

The VIESTE 300 is a powerful maxi-scooter that perfectly meets commuters’ need for chiselled European looks, effortless performance and comfort in one tantalizing package. Made to keep up with a demanding lifestyle and exceed the requirements of the daily urban commuter.

The sleek aerodynamic design with angular bodywork is both aesthetic and functional as it wraps around the cockpit, reducing turbulence at high speed. The attractive headlights, powered by four LED projectors and DRLs, provide ample illumination. The LED taillights and turn indicator signals sit flush with the slim bodywork for that distinctly clean European look.

Wave goodbye to the days of searching for your keys. The Vieste 300 comes with a keyless fob for maximum convenience and safety.

The eye-catching compact bodywork encases a powerful 278cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine that produces a maximum power output of 18.7HP at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 22Nm at 6000 rpm.

The latest in drivetrain and chassis technology focuses on providing the most effortless rides, always keeping you one step ahead. Fitted with a massive 12L fuel tank, Continental Belt Drive system, front and rear disc brakes, telescopic shock absorbers and Dual-Channel ABS, the Vieste 300 is ready to go wherever you desire.

The VIESTE 300 is available in 3 colours – Matte Black, Matte Blue and Matte White.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:

KEEWAY SIXTIES 300i

                                                                                     PRICE
   Matte Light Blue Rs. 2,99,000/- (Ex-Showroom Price)
   Matte Grey Rs. 3,10,000/- (Ex-Showroom Price)
   Matte White Rs. 3,20 ,000/- (Ex-Showroom Price)
Type Single cylinder, Liquid cooled, 4 Valve
Displacement 278.2 cc
Power 18.7 Hp @6500 rpm
Torque 22 Nm @6000 rpm
L X W X H 1985x720x1170 mm
Wheelbase 1390 mm
Min Ground Clearance 140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 10 Litres
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Hydraulic
Front Brake 230 mm, Single Disc
Rear Brake 220 mm, Single Disc
ABS Dual-Channel
Front Tyre 120/70 -12
Rear Tyre 120/70 -12

 

KEEWAY VIESTE 300

PRICE
Matte Blue Rs. 2,99,000/- (Ex-Showroom Price)
Matte Black Rs. 3,10,000/- (Ex-Showroom Price)
Matte White Rs. 3,20,000/- (Ex-Showroom Price)
Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valve
Displacement 278.2 cc
Power 18.7 Hp @6500 rpm
Torque 22 Nm @6000 rpm
L X W X H 1930x800x1130 mm
Wheelbase 1390 mm
Min Ground Clearance 135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 Litres
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Hydraulic
Front Brake 240 mm, Single Disc
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Vietjet set to open four more routes between India and Vietnam

Vietjet has announced four new services linking India and Vietnam, including Mumbai – Hanoi, Mumbai – Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi – Phu Quoc and Mumbai – Phu Quoc, marking the airline’s post-pandemic return and continued expansion in the country with a population of 1.4 billion people.

The direct services from Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will commence operation from June 3 and June 4, 2022, with a frequency of four weekly return flights and three weekly return flights respectively.           From September 9, 2022, onwards, the Mumbai – Phu Quoc route will operate four round trips per week while the New Delhi – Phu Quoc will operate with a frequency of three round trips per week.

Prior to the pandemic, Vietjet had operated two direct routes linking India’s capital city of New Delhi with Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi and the financial hub of Ho Chi Minh City in addition to charter flights from Vietnam to Bodh Gaya, the Indian Buddhist pilgrimage site. The two existing services between New Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi have resumed, on April 29 and April 30, 2022, respectively, with a frequency of three weekly return flights on each route.

“We are thrilled to continue connecting Vietnam with India, the country of 1.4 billion population via six direct routes, and reenergise our operations right in the post-pandemic environment,” said Vietjet Managing Director Dinh Viet Phuong.

“With flights of just over five hours per leg, and a convenient flight schedule on offer throughout the week, Vietjet’s renewed and increased connectivity between Vietnam and India will create many more trade and tourism opportunities between the two countries, helping to boost the economies of both. The expansion of Vietjet’s flight network into India also reaffirms the airline’s ongoing commitment to continuously help travellers save on cost and time. Passengers can enjoy flying on our new and modern aircraft and taking transit flights to famous destinations in Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and many other countries, thanks to Vietjet’s extensive flight network in the Asia Pacific region,” he added.

Vietjet’s new services mean many more Indian tourists can discover numerous ‘lands to remember’ and destinations in Vietnam. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia and home to a rich culture, diverse natural landscapes, an extraordinarily delicious cuisine and friendly local people, famed for their warmth and hospitality, Vietnam has been a fast-rising destination in recent years, drawing more and more world travelers, and routinely receiving praise from leading global travel magazines. Hanoi, the capital city with over a thousand years of history, is home to enchanting lakes, unique urban areas such as the bustling Old Quarter and an array of fascinating heritage buildings, while Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s leading economic, financial and tourism center, is a vibrant destination with incredible restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Dubbed as “the Pearl Island”, Phu Quoc in recent times has become the most popular beach destination in Vietnam. The tropical island has attracted tremendous number of visitors lately thanks to its breathtaking beaches, stunning resorts and exciting leisure and recreational offerings.

India’s Leading Online Gifting Platform and Bakery Chain Winni Forays into Baking Education, Opens its First Institute in Panchkula

  • Winni has plans to open 10+ Baking Institutes in tier-2 cities this year
  • The company aims at training 1000+ manpower resource in a year

Inspired by exponential growth in Bakery industry in India in last few years & emerging cultural shift in Indian society of buying cakes and other bakery items on different occasions in the place of traditional sweets, country’s fastest growing online gifting platform & bakery retail chain Winni has forayed into baking education by starting it’s first baking institute in Panchkula that has world class resources, educators and a modern bakery setup to train aspiring youngsters.

Winni Cakes & More has plans to open 10+ such institutes in different cities at pan India level in next one year. The company is already working on opening the next baking institute in Patna after Panchkula. Currently it offers 3 months short term bakery training course in a highly competitive fee. The company aims at grooming 1000+ manpower resource in a year through regular course & the short term workshops conducted in different states. The company has plans to employ the brightest students from it’s newly opened baking institute in its bakery retail arm Winni Cakes & More’s 175+ functional stores and upcoming stores to optimise the quality control in bakery products and achieve uniform taste across its 4,000+ outlets (vendors & franchises) spread in 23 states and 5 UTs.

Winni’s Co-founder and CEO Sujeet Kumar Mishra

Talking about this development Winni’s Co-founder & CEO Sujeet Kumar Mishra said, “We are growing at a massive scale in our both the businesses – online & retail. Although we have a huge network of local vendor partners in 700 cities to serve our customers but still maintaining the same quality in bakery products across different geographies is a challenge that we have been trying to solve by hiring in-house trained bakery chefs and other professionals. But then we realised that it’s not just about Winni Cakes & More but it’s a persistent problem for entire bakery industry which is growing at 10.94% CAGR and by 2027, it is supposed to reach US$ 19.3 Billion (as per IMARC). That’s how we thought of foraying into Baking education to offer skilled resource to fulfil the upcoming manpower requirements in bakery industry in India. I personally consider it as a professional course that offers skill development for unemployed people from lower strata of society who does not get chance for higher studies. We are also hopeful that this could be an empowering step for home bakers who wants to make career in baking industry as a resource or by setting up their own business.

Highlighting the facilities and offerings at it’s newly ventured baking education institute Winni Cakes & More Retail Head Ankur Maskara said, “Winni Cakes & More is not just committed to offer best quality bakery products to it’s customers but also to solve the bakery industry’s challenges that has seen unexpected growth in last few years but due to lack of quality skilled manpower availability it faces challenges in maintaining quality assurance. Winni Baking Institute opened in Panchkula, is equipped with all kinds of modern state of art equipments, technology and highly skilled baking industry trainers to groom the aspiring candidates willing to make career in bakery industry. The teaching staff hired to train the young minds are known names in Hospitality industry and has first hand experiences of working with 5 Star properties including Le Meridian (Delhi) & Taj Business Hotel (Chandigarh). We are quite sure that Winni’s entry in baking education is going to bring massive change in Bakery industry in times to come as there is lack of such facilities which offers professional training in via short term courses at affordable education fee.

Winni has 20 million annual user base & a 4,000+ vendor network at pan India level that ensures 2 hours guaranteed delivery on 6,000+ Pin Codes in India & in 40+ countries. Winni has plans to open 5000+ retail outlets by 2025 at global level and this new step is seen as preparations to fulfil the future requirements to ensure uniform quality across geographies.

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ROSHN announces ‘ALAROUS’, bringing its vision for integrated communities to the Kingdom’s West Coast

  • ALAROUS brings 18,000 new homes over a site of approximately 4 million square meters in northern Jeddah
  • Integrated amenities and walkable neighborhoods aim to bring a new way of living to the city

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ROSHN, Saudi Arabia’s leading national real estate developer, fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, announced the launch of its new ALAROUS community during the MBS League match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal held in the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, on the evening of May 23, 2022.

ALAROUS is being built in northern Jeddah at a strategically located site that grants its population good access to the city via main roads and the public transportation network. Like other ROSHN communities, it is designed to offer a modern, open lifestyle, while preserving the Kingdom’s rich heritage and local urban designs. The new community will extend over approximately 4 million square meters and offer more than 18,000 thousand residential units designed to suit all segments of society. It features a range of integrated amenities that provide a high-quality and fulfilling lifestyle to its residents, including parks, pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths, restaurants, cafes, schools and mosques.

ALAROUS is ROSHN’s second community, and part of a larger strategy of developing modern and vibrant neighborhoods in four regions and nine cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its launch is another important step towards the Vision 2030 ambitions of raising the quality of life of all Saudi citizens and boosting homeownership levels across the country.

For more information on ROSHN’s new way of living visit Roshn.sa

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