Month: November 2022

Zetwerk Makes Its 4th Acquisition, Acquires U.S.-based Unimacts at a Valuation of $39 Million, To Strengthen Its International Operations

– This announcement comes less than six months after Zetwerk acquired three Indian manufacturing supply chains across aerospace & defense, oil & gas, and railways segments

 

Zetwerk Manufacturing, the global source of manufacturing across industrial and consumer products, today announced it has acquired Unimacts, a leading manufacturing services company operating within various industries including industrial products, material handling, and renewable energy segments.

 

Zetwerk’s acquisition of Unimacts will position the company for additional expansion and diversification, providing immediate access to marquee solar and wind-power customers. Additionally, Zetwerk will gain access to the large-scale consolidated demand Unimacts has generated thus far, which will be serviced by the company’s massive global supply base. Similarly, the company will benefit from Unimacts’ notable industry expertise in renewable energy manufacturing and an endless supply of highly specified mechanical products, logistics support, design for manufacturing, inventory management, and near-customer warehousing.

 

The executive team at Unimacts, including Matthew Arnold, CEO, Andrew Woglom, CFO, and Alan Hays, COO, along with the team at Unimacts, will be joining Zetwerk, bringing the global employee count to 1,900.

 

For Unimacts, this acquisition will equip the company with the necessary capital to scale up its presence in the U.S., Europe and Mexico, along with access to a strong off-shore footprint in India and Vietnam. Overall, Unimacts’ customer relations, supply partners and business operations will remain unaffected.

 

“Unimacts’ offerings in the U.S., Europe and Mexico markets complement our existing portfolio and vision of being a global leader in the manufacturing space,” said Amrit Acharya, Co-founder and CEO of Zetwerk. “This acquisition will immediately expand our presence in North America and position Zetwerk for additional expansion in the coming months. We are excited to usher in a new era of intelligent manufacturing for our customers, partners, and our planet.”

 

 

“Over the last decade, we have been working to scale our global supply chain and contract manufacturing businesses to better serve customers throughout North America and Western Europe,” said Matthew Arnold, CEO of Unimacts. “Partnering with Zetwerk will allow us to accelerate our growth and global reach and provide more comprehensive solutions to our customers. With the recent $1.2 Trillion infrastructure bill and Inflation Reduction Act, the renewable energy sectors of solar and wind in the US are poised for significant growth. These have been the primary end markets for Unimacts over the last five years and we are excited to pursue significant growth in these markets with our new partners. We strongly believe that joining the Zetwerk family will translate into broader offerings for customers in the U.S. and around the world, increase growth opportunities for employees and facilitate new business opportunities for our suppliers”.

 

Zetwerk’s 2021-2022 financial results showcased strong growth across categories. The company’s gross merchandise value grew six-fold, to $770 Million from $130 Million, and the operating revenue expanded to $670 Million from $110 Million in 2020-2021. The company is on track to do well over $1 billion of revenue in the current fiscal year.

 

“With this acquisition and expansion in North America, Zetwerk is well positioned to help even more businesses create self-reliant supply chains in renewable energy and infrastructure,” said Vaibhav Agrawal, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners and Zetwerk Board Member. “Gleaned through deep manufacturing and internet experiences, Zetwerk co-founders have built an intelligent platform for customers to maximize manufacturing capacity, reliability and scope at the click of a button. This is why Fortune 500 enterprises are expanding their purchase volumes, securing orders from Zetwerk 3-5 years in advance.”

 

Zetwerk has more than 2000 customers across North America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and a network of more than 10,000 manufacturing partners worldwide.

 

For more information about Zetwerk, please visit zetwerk.com.

 

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DHL Express grows footprint in Delhi with Faridabad service center expansion

·         The service center is DHL Express India’s eighth facility in Delhi/National Capital Region (NCR)

·         The expansion is part of the EUR 250 million investment in India since 2017

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has strengthened its network in the Delhi-NCR region with the expansion of Faridabad service center. Inaugurated by John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express, this is DHL Express India’s eighth service center in Delhi/NCR region and 53rd in the country. The sustained expansion is in line with the company’s commitment of EUR250 million towards infrastructure development across the country.

DHL Express has been serving customers in Faridabad  since 2014. The company has now expanded its Faridabad service center into a 9000-square-feet facility to meet the significant trade volume growth in the last five years. This augments DHL Express’ current service offering to customers, as it meets the growing export and import demands.

Faridabad is India’s rapidly growing industrial area with close proximity to the international airport, making it a strategic investment for DHL Express. The investment is part of DHL Express’ commitment towards upgrading infrastructure in tier-two markets. The expansion will support the growing business from  automobile industry, garment exporters, banks and other B2C customers in the region.

John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, commented on the expansion: “Even in these volatile times, our well-connected global network, focus on infrastructure, and dedicated people have paved the way for our growth. Our recently released DHL Trade Growth Atlas tells us that India is on track to more than double its trade volume growth rate in the next five years, and we are uniquely positioned to support this because of our unrivaled expertise. Investments like these in the country will allow us to provide best-in-class service to our customers and make us a reliable partner.”

R.S Subramanian, SVP South Asia, DHL Express said: “We are committed to supporting India’s economic growth and facilitating international trade. To meet this commitment, we have invested heavily in people, processes, and infrastructure across the country in recent years. The Faridabad service center expansion is part of the growth strategy. The region has seen a 70% increase in shipment volume over the last three years, necessitating infrastructure expansion to meet rising demand. We will continue to focus on being a key trade facilitator for businesses, making it easy for them to do business globally.” 

DHL Express has maintained its leadership position in India for more than 40 years, providing access to 800 cities within the country. With a robust network of over 450 fleet vehicles, 33 weekly inter-continental flights, 67 daily international and 80 domestic commercial flights, DHL customers in India have access to a global network. As part of its commitment to providing customers with seamless services, DHL Express India will continue to invest in innovations to upgrade its infrastructure.

Tetra Pak Introduces First Ever Tetra Stelo(R) Aseptic Package in India with The Minute Maid Juice Range of Coca-Cola in India

  • The Coca-Cola Company’s brand Minute Maid will be the first ever product offered in the Tetra Stelo® Aseptic packaging in APAC 
  • The innovative and uniquely designed packaging is more environmentally-sound compared to other packaging alternatives

 

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic, the latest member of Tetra Pak’s global packaging portfolio, is now the package of choice for Minute Maid, leading nutrition brand under The Coca-Cola Company’s portfolio in India. This is the first ever Tetra Stelo® Aseptic package for The Coca-Cola Company in the world, and the first time the package is being launched by Tetra Pak in the Asia Pacific region. 

 

Tetra Pak introduces first ever Tetra Stelo® Aseptic package in India 


The unique new tall, rounded, seamless package is designed to create tangible differentiation in the market for the new benefit-led Minute Maid range-Honey Infused & Vita Punch variants. The package also comes with WingCap™ 30, one-step opening with DIMC technology, that ensures a perfect grip and great pouring experience. In addition to the package itself, Tetra Pak has also provided the processing and filling equipment for the range, making it an end-to-end partnership. The unique advantage of Tetra Pak’s filing machine is the easy switchover between 500 ml and 1000 ml volumes. Owing to this flexibility, the new range will be offered in both 500 ml & 1 liter carton packages in India.

 
Speaking about the new launch and a decade-strong partnership between Tetra Pak and The Coca-Cola Company, Enrique Ackermann-VP Technical Innovation & Supply Chain Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia says, “Tetra Pak has been our strategic partner in building capacity and innovation in single serve packs for a decade. We are thrilled to have extended this partnership to multi serve packs with the launch of our new Minute Maid honey infused range in India. The Tetra Stelo® Aseptic packaging has aided in offering differentiating characteristics for our Minute Maid range, which we believe will appeal to our consumers.”


Minute Maid, the Coca-Cola Company’s fruit nutrition brand, prides itself on its history of providing quality products to families around the world in more than 100 countries. It is expanding its portfolio in India with the launch of two new offerings in the country – ‘Honey Infused’ and ‘Vita Punch’ which will first be made available in Punjab.


Tetra Pak cartons are also increasingly being sought after by consumers due to better environmental credentials, making them the perfect choice for responsible brands. These cartons are paper-based, recyclable and have a lower carbon footprint compared to other packaging alternatives, as validated by various Life Cycle Analysis conducted across the world.


“As part of Tetra Pak’s ambition to deliver packages that contribute to a low carbon circular economy, we have the unique privilege of working with some of the biggest brands in the world, innovating with them and for them. In addition to the stand-out design, the Tetra Stelo™ Aseptic is paper-based, recyclable, FSC™ certified and offers the environmental advantages that are unique to Tetra Pak packages. The package meets the needs of not just the consumer looking for nutritional, safe food, but also one who is environmentally conscious. We are very excited to be the partner of choice for The Coca-Cola Company on their journey to strengthen the Minute Maid brand in India,” adds Ashutosh Manohar, Managing Director, Tetra Pak South Asia.


Minute Maid’s new offerings in the country, packed with the goodness of functional benefits, further differentiated by the new packaging innovation Tetra Stelo® Aseptic, the new range is sure to become the go-to choice for consumers. The new range has been launched in the state of Punjab and will further be expanded to other parts of North India over the next few months.


*As per ifeu 2020. “Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Tetra Pak packages and alternative packaging systems for beverages and liquid food on the European market”, and other studies

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New computational tools help in better epilepsy surgery results, finds studies by Amrita Hospital

 

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting about 60 lakh people in India. In 70 % of these patients, seizures can be controlled with medical treatment. However, 30 % of patients, (approximately 16 lakh patients in India), have drug-resistant epilepsy which is a severe form of epilepsy that does not respond to medical treatment.

Surgery can be used to remove the 'epileptic focus' from where the seizure originates in patients who have not been helped by medical treatment. A major challenge in epilepsy surgery is the accurate identification of this ‘epileptic focus’. 

 

To overcome this challenge, the Centre for Epilepsy at Amrita Hospital, Kochi conducted multiple studies between the years 2015 and 2019 in around 100 difficult-to-treat epilepsy patients. They developed and implemented new computational tools which can accurately identify the epileptic focus.  

 

Said Dr. Siby Gopinath, Clinical Professor, Amrita Advanced Centre for Epilepsy, Amrita Hospital, “in many patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, even high-resolution MRI scans fail to identify the precise brain regions from where the seizure originates. This makes it difficult for these patients to undergo epilepsy surgery. Without having enough treatment options, their quality of life gets diminished, and they become dependent on others due to unpredictable and recurring seizures.”   

 

He further added, “with this novel technology, more patients with epilepsy who previously did not have the option for surgical treatment can now undergo surgery and avail freedom from seizures. Accurate identification of the epileptic focus in the brain will help surgeons to precisely remove the abnormal brain tissues and minimize the risks and side effects of epilepsy surgery.”

 

These computational tools use brain images from PET and MRI Scans and EEG recordings of the brain.  EEG (electroencephalogram) is the recording of brain waves by placing electrodes on the scalp or surgically placing them inside the brain (stereo EEG). By integrating data from brain images and EEG, computational tools rank the brain regions from the most abnormal to the least to accurately identify the epileptic focus for planning the surgery. Accurate identification of the epileptic focus not only helps to gain better results in epilepsy surgery but also in the implementation of new treatment modalities such as Deep Brain Stimulation or laser ablations performed in difficult to treat epilepsy cases.

Roche Pharma India Launches Patient Support App To Help Patients Seamlessly Navigate Their Care Journey

  • Mobile App will be available to eligible patients who are part of Roche’s Blue Tree patient support program in India
  • Technology platform enhances patient experience and will allow easier access to a basket of patient support services

Roche Pharma India today launched a new digital platform – The Blue Tree 2.0 mobile app for patients who are part of Roche’s Blue Tree patient support programme in India. The mobile application, available in both Android and iOS platforms will make it easier for patients to access a variety of patient support services, thus simplifying their treatment journey.

The app aims to improve both the patient and healthcare professional’s experience by speeding up programme enrollment, providing easy access and advance notifications to avail multiple support services, increasing the scale and reach of the program to patients, particularly to those who are in remote locations, and allows the support programme journey to be managed directly from their phones.

Key Blue Tree program features/ benefits that patients can avail through the mobile application include:

  • Digital enrollment to the program with an enrollment tracker that indicates percentage completion
  • Place request for free drug assistance  that are made available a part of the Roche’s Patient Assistance Program
  • Doorstep delivery services of drugs, and live order tracker to keep you informed where your medicine is and when it will reach you
  • Advance notifications to patients on their upcoming infusion schedules and other value added services like diagnostic tests and counselling

  • Book for free expert consultations on emotional wellbeing, physiotherapy, healthy eating etc. at the click of a button
  • Book for free diagnostic support services, including Foundation Medicine’s comprehensive genomic profiling to guide effective, personalized treatment decisions in certain types of cancers
  • Funding support, Interest free EMIs and other services to ease the financial burden on patients and their families.

  • Accurate and right amount of information about the disease from a credible source to improve awareness, so that you are prepared to face it, and more importantly, not fall prey to any fake news or wrong advice
  • Provision for continuous user feedback to ensure delivery of best-in-class service

Ways to engage

Patients/ Caregivers can engage with the program by:

  • Downloading the Blue Tree mobile application from Google play store or Apple iOS store

 

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  • Reach out to their healthcare providers
  • Connect with The Blue Tree administrator on toll-free number 18002663366, WhatsApp +91 9667224813 or email at: support@thebluetree.in

Commenting on the launch, V Simpson Emmanuel, Managing Director and CEO, Roche Pharma India said, “The launch of the app signals Roche’s goal to leverage digital platforms and mobile applications that put effective and scalable solutions, including patient support programmes at patients’ fingertips. At Roche, it is not just about treating patients – it is about traveling the road with them and their families. We recognize the different healthcare needs of patients through their journey and hope to address those in a holistic manner. By introducing a technology platform to our flagship patient support program – The Blue Tree – we are taking a significant step forward in our commitment towards transforming patient lives, addressing their specific needs and simplifying their treatment journey.”

Dr. Amit Rauthan, HOD Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, says, “As medical professionals, we look to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes for our patients. Medication alone does not provide these outcomes; they are a combination of medicine, access to disease information, patient monitoring, adherence to treatment schedules and many other services to provide holistic care to the patient. As a single point destination, The Blue Tree program will enable accessibility and thereby enhance treatment outcomes as well. It is truly a futuristic endeavor and a boon for the healthcare ecosystem”.

To make the treatment journey a truly integrated experience for patients, Roche has partnered with Tata 1MG that overall manages The Blue Tree program and the last mile deliveries are managed by Vardhaman and IMS. The bouquet of services are delivered through various leading service providers with whom Tata 1MG engages on behalf of the patient. Roche Pharma India partnered with leading smart tech solutions provider MOURI Tech to develop this patient centric mobile app. In the future, many feature enhancements are planned for the mobile app, including version extensions for HCPs, hospitals and distributors.

Virginia D’silva, a HER2+ve metastatic breast cancer survivor from Mumbai commented, “A few years ago I felt a lump in my armpit. At first, I ignored it but then it started growing and I got alarmed. Upon undergoing a mammography it was confirmed to be breast cancer. I told my treating doctor just one thing, that I wanted to live life as normally as possible. My family, my will power and Roche’s The Blue Tree program were my support pillars in my fight against cancer. Services provided by The Blue Tree program helped me regain control of my life in all aspects…be it nutritional health or mental wellbeing”.

JAGSoM to Host ISDSI Global Conference on ‘Businesses in Phygital World’ in Bengaluru

The last date for submission of Full Papers to the Conference is the 30th of November 2022

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) is hosting the ISDSI (International Society for Data Science and Innovation) Global Conference 2022 on the theme 'Businesses in Phygital World' at their Bengaluru Campus from December 27 to 29, 2022. This conference is hosted in partnership with University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY), USA. The conference will discuss issues related to developing prosperous phygital enterprises that are supported by data science and cutting-edge methods in order to assure the long-term viability of such businesses. The last date for submission of Full Papers to the Conference is the 30th of November 2022.

 

For further details of the ISDSI Global Conference 2022 and paper submissions follow this link.

 

Eminent speakers including globally renowned thought-leaders such as Padma Bhushan Awardee Prof. Jagdish Sheth, Chairman, JAGSoM & Professor Emeritus, Emory University; Prof. A. Parasuraman, Pro-Chancellor, Vijaybhoomi University & Professor Emeritus, Miami University; and Prof. Vithala R. Rao, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University (Conference Chair) will be profiled at the conference.

 

The ISDSI Global Conference 2022 will provide participants with an excellent platform to receive quality feedback on their research, along with an opportunity for networking and publishing. The Conference will feature Best Paper Awards to recognize 6 high impact papers (3 doctoral research papers + 3 regular submission research papers) from the conference.

 

The Prize money for the Best paper awards at ISDSI 2022 includes $1000 for the First prize, $750 for the Second prize and $500 for the Third prize.

 

Participants will also come face-to-face with the leadership of the some of the top business schools including the IIMs, JBIMS, NMIMS, BITSoM and SUNY.

 

Speaking about the conference theme, Dr. Atish Chattopadhay, Director, JAGSoM said, “In the past decade, digital adoption has grown exponentially, more so under COVID-19 restrictions. How do experts design for immersive ‘physical’ (example, in-store/in-class) experiences while leveraging the efficiency and instant gratification of the ‘digital’ world? This is the essence of ‘phygital’, the combination of ‘physical’ and ‘digital’ for enhanced experiences.”

 

Dr. Chattopadhay further added, “I am glad that JAGSoM has been able to attract some very dignified personalities to deliberate and find answers to these issues in the ISDSI Global Conference 2022. For us at JAGSoM, this is a special occasion as this will be the first campus visit of our Chairman Prof. Jagdish Sheth, post rechristening of the institution. I would also like to congratulate those 150+ scholars across nations, whose papers are accepted for presentation.”

 

In the context of building successful phygital businesses, enabled by data science, innovative practices, and to explore the sustainability of such businesses in the long run, the conference will feature theme-based workshops for faculty and doctoral students, parallel technical tracks, Directors’ Panel, Editors’ Panel, networking with senior scholars, and many more sessions. 

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Industry Leaders converge at Vymo’s Annual Banking Summit to outline ‘Banking in 2025 & Beyond’

Nudge 2022 – Vymo's Annual Banking Summit hosts industry leaders to discuss the various challenges and possibilities in Banking.

BANGALORE, India, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vymo, the leading Sales Engagement Platform for Financial Institutions, recently organized Nudge 2022, their annual banking conference, in Mumbai. Themed 'Banking in 2025 and Beyond', the conclave aimed at crafting a  roadmap for lending, collections, microfinance, and assets businesses over the next decade.

 

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The event hosted senior leadership from HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Fullerton India, Mahindra Finance, Axis Bank, and Clix Capital, among others, for insightful sessions and conversations. With economies slowing down around the globe, the speakers discussed how banks and lending institutions could retain existing customers, innovate products and practices to serve customers better, and provide them with an unparalleled experience.

Speaking at the event, Yamini Bhat, Co-Founder & CEO, of Vymo, said, “There is unprecedented growth in the market in terms of customer demand. Over the next five years, banks must understand customers more deeply than ever and build seamless end-to-end journeys for them. It is heartening to see banks organically thinking of cloud-native solutions and choosing best-in-breed partners to foray into the future.”

Vymo has partnered with India's top banks and NBFCs to provide a single platform to manage sales engagement activities. With events like Nudge 2022, Vymo aims to build and nurture a community of thought leaders invested in thinking about the next frontier of digital transformation.

Speakers at the event shared their views on consumer credit trends in India and the role Vymo plays in enabling their sales teams. They also spoke of the pivotal role of data insights and digital technology in the retail credit business, especially now with an active remote workforce.

“Vymo's Nudge is a great platform that brings together its customers and banking leaders. It dives into the various aspects of how technology is being used to strengthen and transform core business processes. We recently deployed Vymo to make day-to-day lives easier for our frontline personnel. And listening to similar success stories from others in the industry makes me more confident about achieving our planned digital transformation goals,” Mr. Sourabha Kolhapure, Chief Technology Officer of Mahindra Home Finance, shares after attending the event.

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pTron launches the most irresistible neckband with 60Hrs playtime, ENC calling & more just at 599/-

 

The bold & sturdy Tangent Sports featuring 40ms low latency AptSense™ tech with cinematic surround sound is available on Amazon at a special launch price of 599/-

 

pTron, the flagship brand of Palred Electronics Pvt. Ltd has announced the launch of Tangent Sports wireless neckband with gigantic 60Hrs playtime and talk-time. Understanding the consumer’s requirement for Wireless earphones with exceptional battery life, latest specs, and classy design at a reasonable price, pTron has launched Tangent Sports with exceptional talk-time & call clarity.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ameen Khwaja, Founder & CEO, pTron said, “Understanding the consumer, taking their feedback, and offering what truly they require is what we strive for and continue to deliver. The all-new Tangent Sports is a technology marvel in the Bluetooth earphones category with several winning features like 60 hours of playtime, TruTalk™ & AptSense™ technology for flawless calls & gaming. No other brand offers such an irresistible product with so many features at a price point of INR 599.  With our Tangent Sports, we continue to lead the branded-affordable-warranty backed mobile accessories innovation in the Indian Market.”

Designed for on-the-move musical freedom, Tangent Sports comes with an ultra-flexible fit, high bass, and super-long battery life. The next-gen Bluetooth neckband, Tangent Sports is equipped with two proprietary tech features TruTalk™ DSP ENC Calling and AptSense™ low latency Gaming.

TruTalk™ enables for hassle-free audio interaction between the user and its caller for a seamless calling experience. While the AptSense™ technology for Gaming delivers natural, realistic sound while also providing accurate positional information in games with 40ms low latency.

Within 10mins the earphones get charged up for 7 long hours for an all-day run. The neckband comes with a type C charging port and is IPX4 splash-proof. When not in use, the neckband rests well on the shoulder and magnetic earbuds keep it secure and hassle-free. The in-built mic and multi-control button assist in changing the volume, playing music, and accepting or rejecting calls.

With the launch of Tangent Sports, pTron is the only brand in India to offer the longest playtime in the Bluetooth Earphones category at a price under INR 1K. The latest specs of Bluetooth v5.2 technology, 10mm speaker size with deep bass, along with a manufacturing warranty of 1 year, make pTron Tangent Sports the best in class neckband earphones at this price point.

Price & Availability

Available in 4 classy colours – Midnight Black, Teal Green, Lightning Blue & Razing Red the earphones suit all formal & casual occasions, making it a must-have for users of all ages.

Priced at 799/-, the powerful & revolutionary Tangent Sports will be available on Amazon India from 27th November at a special launch price of 599/- for a limited period.

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Oakridge Bachupally Students are Assisting Less Fortunate Children with their Future Educational Needs

This World Children’s Day, students at Oakridge International School, Bachupally, along with more than 78,000 students from 32 countries across the Nord Anglia family, came together to spread awareness about Children's Rights. As part of the World Children’s Day celebration, which was focused on promoting “Quality education” this year, a weeklong series of events was launched on November 14 at Oakridge Bachupally by Mr. Christopher Short, Managing Director of Nord Anglia India. The activities were focused on UNICEF’s Sustainable Development Goals, SDG-4, to ensure that these students’ voices are heard.

 

Oakridge students distributed stationery items to underprivileged kids

 

The senior students of Oakridge Bachupally sponsored the educational needs of an orphanage and donated a full library setup to foster a love of reading in the kids. As the first step toward promoting quality education, these students have pledged to contribute to society positively and deliver high-quality education for students in need. In addition, a health camp has been organized in order to promote wellness and good health for all the support staff.

 

Inspired by these senior students, even the early years students of Oakridge Bachupally joined to celebrate and promote quality education for all. They took part in a range of events and activities, such as a creative space costume party, CAS event, building a rocket out of recycled materials, and a donation drive with the theme “Make a School for my Friends”.

 

“It’s a time to promote togetherness around the world, awareness of the problems children faces in every corner of the globe and improve the welfare for all children. We, at Oakridge believe in “Starting Early” to consciously grow an environment of “imparting” amongst our givers, caretakers, thinkers, and innovators of the future. I firmly believe, if our eyes see the world, we are conditioned to see then children must see acceptance and compassion frequently because in the words of Frederick Doughlass it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,” said Baljeet Oberoi, Principal at Oakridge Bachupally.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Fiona, our CAS coordinator said, “Our young students demonstrated their creativity by building rockets with limited materials available to them and learned about SDG-12 Sustainable consumption and production. The week-long World Children's Day celebrations came to a powerful close on November 18th with student performances, reflections on numerous activities related to Quality education SDG-4, such as a Rocket exhibition, dressing in blue, and conducting a Health and wellness camp for our support staff.”

 

“Being a UNICEF ambassador comes with a lot of responsibility. Working together to create an impact in our society and our school, not only brings so much pride but leaves us with the motivation to do so much more. Over the past week, we witnessed the entire school participate in numerous activities to spread awareness, empower, and really act upon the SDG’s and child rights. It was honestly inspiring! We learned so much through these amazing experiences. We cannot wait to continue our work as UNICEF ambassadors for the rest of the year and to hopefully make a lasting impact on the world!” said UNICEF student ambassador Ms. Neha Kalagudi of grade XI from Oakridge Bachupally.

 

“I was delighted to be able to join the Oakridge School – Bachupally community as they celebrated Children’s Day this year. As one of the students at their launch assembly said – children are the future and must be part of the solutions for the world’s issues over the coming years. I’m delighted that the school was able to combine their Children’s Day celebrations with the UNICEF World Children’s Day to make a week of activities to showcase the powerful impact that our children and young people have and will have on the global and local communities,” said Christopher Short, Managing Director at Nord Anglia Education India.

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Crystal Lagoons Arrives in India with 100 Public Access Lagoons™ and Real Estate Projects

***Innovative multinational company conquers the second most populous country in the world with its public access and residential developments

***Cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Goa, Hosur, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, will get to experience a tropical paradise.

MIAMI, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Crystal Lagoons has broken its own record, this time, signing its biggest ever contract to bring idyllic beach life to the world's second most populous country, India. The contract includes 100 Public Access Lagoons™ Projects, also called PAL™ developments, and real estate projects for a maximum period of 20 years.

With PAL™ projects inhabitants of coastal and inland cities will enjoy the idyllic beach life.

The deal covers 26 of India's 28 states and was signed with Champions Group, one of India's and Asia's leading conglomerates with businesses interests in the real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, automotive, finance, medical products, technology, media, fashion and lifestyle industries. Hema Malini Nidamanuri, CEO of Champions Group, was named as one of the “Top 50 CEOs” by CEO Magazine.

Through its partnership with Crystal Lagoons, Champions Group seeks to set up a new real estate portfolio, with projects designed for the high-income segment that involve paying a membership fee, something akin to a traditional country club. These projects will then be developed to cover other market segments.

These complexes will provide a source of entertainment in a country that culturally values water activities in cities. In fact, more than 80% of India's population is Hindu, a religion that considers water to be a vital element of life.

With these projects, inhabitants of coastal and inland cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Calcutta, Goa, Hosur, Chennai and Hyderabad will have the opportunity to experience a tropical paradise on their doorstep for the price of an entrance ticket.

The developments will start in the south of the country, which attracts most tourists and has a tropical climate. It will leverage the sustainable aspect of Crystal Lagoons® technology, which can make use of any type of water, consumes 30 times less water than a golf course and only half that of a park of the same size.

The projects include space for hotels, multi-family areas, stores, restaurants, recreational and entertainment activities, commercial and leisure infrastructure around the crystalline waters. The PAL™ developments will be open all year round and are expected to welcome over 500,000 visitors annually, always being mindful to not overcrowd the beaches, maintaining a minimum of 3-4 square meters per person.

“This agreement to develop 100 PAL™ and real estate projects is proof that our turquoise-water lagoons concept works, particularly the public access model. It also demonstrates why PAL™ projects make up 800 of our 1,015 Crystal Lagoons resorts worldwide, at different stages of development,” said Alastair Sinclair, regional director of Crystal Lagoons.

“PAL™ developments provide a safe and inclusive way to enjoy the water and change people's lives in cities. It's the same as what happened 200 years ago, when the first urban parks were created meaning the general public didn't have to travel to a forest on the outskirts of the city to connect with nature. Today, every city in the world has parks and green areas. The same phenomenon is occurring with public access complexes, which integrate the concept of the ocean and the beach into city design,” Sinclair said.

Contact: press@crystal-lagoons.com

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