Month: November 2022

A complex surgery was performed by cardiac surgeon to remove the inner lining of lung arteries along with the clot Kauvery Hospital Chennai, a unit of Kauvery Group of Hospitals, a leading multispecialty healthcare chain in Tamil Nadu, successfully treated a 33-year-old woman with heart failure related to long standing blood clots in her lungs. The reason was a rare autoimmune blood clotting disorder called APLA (Antiphospholipid) syndrome. In this condition, the immune system creates antibodies that attack blood vessels. These antibodies cause blood clots to form in the arteries and veins all over the body. Four years ago, the woman approached with complaints of swelling in the leg. There was a delay by 3 to 4 months in diagnosis of blood clots in lungs prior to the evaluation at Kauvery, and she had chronic clots in her abdomen and lungs by this time. After a thorough examination she was diagnosed with the APLA syndrome and managed with medications. “The medication, however, was not completely effective in dissolving the existing clots. Since the blood clots blocked a significant portion (almost 70 percent) of the lung over the past few years, there was a reduction in the amount of area in which the blood flows to the lungs thereby disrupting the flow of blood, making it difficult for the right side of the heart to pump the blood into her lungs. Her condition worsened where her clots merged into the blood vessel and further made it narrow. This is called Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and occurs in 3-4% of the people after an acute blood clot in the lungs,” says Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala, Senior Consultant Pulmonology Kauvery Hospital Chennai. The team of pulmonologists, cardiologists and surgeons who studied the condition thoroughly performed a surgical procedure (Pulmonary Thrombo – Endarterectomy) to remove a part of the inner lining of the affected artery, together with clots. This procedure is most often carried out on the carotid artery or blood vessels supplying the legs. The treatment was planned accordingly as the condition could not be resolved by just removing the blood clots but also the covering of the narrow blood vessels as well. Also, her heart was failing and had an expected survival of less than 10% up to 5 years without surgery. These figures are worse than cancer but is not recognized by people. In an ideal scenario, the right side of the heart has lower pressures than the left as it is not naturally designed to handle higher pressure. In this particular instance, the woman's condition was so intense that her right side of the heart was measuring a pressure of 134 mm Hg compared to the left side of the heart which was measuring 120 mm Hg. Her condition aggravated due to this where her heart and liver started failing and her kidney functions were also disturbed. A complex surgery was initiated under anaesthesia where the woman's heart was arrested completely and the blood was pumped through an artificial pump. She was further placed in a deep cooling condition, where the temperature was maintained at 20 degrees Celsius such that the brain function is slow and the flow of oxygen is maintained. The surgery was performed in cycles of 20 minutes where in every alternate 20 minutes, her blood flow would be cut and each side of the pulmonary blood vessels would be stripped. After each cycle, the blood flow circulation would be restarted to protect the brain. The surgery was successfully completed after 5-6 hours, after which she made a slow and steady recovery. Speaking on the condition, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-founder & Executive Director, Kauvery hospital Chennai, “APLA syndrome is a sporadic condition that is life-threatening and can go undetected for a long time. Time is key in treating this condition as delayed diagnosis can lead to more complications. Few studies have also shown that miscarriages and unsuccessful pregnancies are one of the symptoms to diagnose this. Unfortunately, the woman could not bear a child due to the high pulmonary pressure. A high complex surgery with advanced techniques have been used to save her life, and I appreciate Dr. Kumud Kumar Dhital and Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala at Kauvery Hospital and his team for the relentless efforts taken to save her life. She is now recovering gradually and will have to continue with anti-clot medication for the rest of her life. Her Pulmonary pressures have dropped to 1/3 of her baseline value. We are hopeful that this will normalise, after which she may experience the joy of motherhood.”

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$ 26.5 million repaid in full and on time for axalta project investors

• Quess added 149,000 new UANs in the last year, reflecting the shift from informal to formal employment for a large population concoction
• 32% associates were deployed across Tier-3 cities and 31% from Tier-2 geographies
• Maximum deployment was witnessed across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana

BENGALURU, India, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Quess Corp, India's leading business service provider and largest employer in the private sector, today announced that it has crossed the 5,00,000+ active associate mark, the highest growth witnessed till date, signifying an impressive uptick for employment. This growth has been witnessed across digital services, facility management and payroll services.

Guruprasad Srinivasan, ED & CEO, Quess Corp, said, “Amidst growing concerns of a global recession, it is encouraging to see demand for hiring up in India. Such growth in headcount in a short span of two quarters, further solidifies our commitment towards making India employable through formalization and supporting economic growth in the country. We are happy and appreciative of our clients, team members, and extensive network of colleagues who have contributed to our rapid expansion over the past 15 years and elevated us to the fifth-largest staffing company in the world by headcount. “

Quess has been on an aggressive growth journey with its renewed strategy focused on product and workforce productivity. Much of the workforce growth witnessed has been a fall-out of strengthening the play of emerging businesses such as Monster.com, Qjobs, and Taskmo. Moreover, productivity tools such as PoP, WorkQ, and DASH have enabled greater workforce efficiency and seamless streamlining of processes.

Speaking on the occasion, Lohit Bhatia, President of Workforce Management, said, “Despite shifts in the supply and demand for talent in a very unstable market, Quess has expanded by more than 25% over the last year to reach this new milestone. We have been persistent in creating industry-leading digital platforms to complement our physical skills, which is paying off well as we continue to be the associates' and customers' first choice. Moreover, it is the aspirational youth and transition of the informal economy to formalization that makes us sense a greater penetration of outsourced services and job creation.”

The rise of formal outsourced employment in India in the last 15 years has just picked up pace. Quess has added nearly 300K new employees in the last 12 months alone to its workforce, of which roughly 47% are first-time additions to formal employment in India with social security benefits. Within this workforce, over 88,000 employees are women and over 5,000 are specially-abled persons.

Quess' geographical spread in terms of hiring has visibly grown across India in the past year, now spanning over 6,400+ cities. Tier 1 cities hold a workforce share of 37%, followed by Tier 3 areas with a share of 32%. Tier 2 cities, with 31% share, have also been a great source for hiring with an extremely talented pool of employees. The top 5 states that have showcased maximum deployment are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

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• Siemens Gamesa to expand operations in Bengaluru with the inauguration of a second office for its engineers
• The Engineering Centre forms one of three major technology hubs for Siemens Gamesa globally, driving the development of future wind turbines
• The facility now employs 1,100 engineers, which is forecast to grow in coming years

BENGALURU, India, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will expand its operations at its centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, by inaugurating its second office providing additional workspace of 76,000 sq. feet and will be home to a workforce of more than 500 engineers. The new facility is in the Electronics City Phase 2 of Bengaluru, a city recognized as a major engineering and software hub internationally. The centre is one of the three major Research & Development hubs for Siemens Gamesa globally, the other two being in Spain and Denmark.

In December 2018, the engineering centre was inaugurated with 500 engineers on board and over the last three years the centre has more than doubled its workforce, adding 600 engineers and underlining Siemens Gamesa's commitment to India. The facility now employs 1,100 engineers and the number is expected to grow further in coming years as renewable momentum builds in the country.  

The centre supports global engineering and technology requirements pertaining to software and engineering design for onshore and offshore wind turbines as well as service technology including software systems for wind farm monitoring and control, enhancements towards cybersecurity compliance and digitalization of business processes.

Going forward, the Centre plans to build on new age digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to help create the next generation of wind turbines for Siemens Gamesa.

“Digital technologies are key levers to develop powerful turbines and increase turbine performance in operation. Here at our Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, our highly qualified colleagues have demonstrated through their commitment and ideas how digitalization can drive the green energy transition. India is one of the most important engineering hubs in the world, and I am excited about this milestone. We look forward to further integrating this new location into our international R&D network to foster international growth,” said Morten Pilgaard Rasmussen, designated Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Siemens Gamesa.

Commenting on the occasion, Venkata Ramakrishna Ramayanam, Head of the Bengaluru Engineering Centre, said: “We are happy to have played an impactful role in our global R&D projects. Our growth over the last three challenging years is a testament to our contributions and to India's software and engineering talent pool. It's about the innovation and speed that India offers. We are confident that the skill and talent available in India will help Siemens Gamesa to design and build the next generation of wind turbines.”

Siemens Gamesa has operated in India since 2009, and the base installed by the company recently surpassed the 8GW mark. The company has a blade factory in Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), a nacelle factory in Mamandur (Chennai, Tamil Nadu), and an operations and maintenance centre in Red Hills (Chennai, Tamil Nadu). The company is a market leader with a 40% market share, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

Further information is available at: www.siemensgamesa.com

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Delhi is set to witness the biggest Punjabi music and food festival, 'The Burrah Project: Ab Chadhega Punjabi Fever'. To be held from November 18-20, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, the fest will see some of the biggest names from the music industry performing to keep the energy quotient of the people high. Additionally, there will be Bhangra, Gidda, and Dhol performances along with some of Delhi's best DJs to keep the crowd entertained over the course of the three-day festival.

Offering some insight into the much-awaited event, Ajit Dheer, CEO – Radio & Digital Audio – HT Media Ltd. says, “We are extremely excited about The Burrah Project. Delhi is Punjabi by nature, hence creating an experience for Delhiites with Punjabi at its core was something we were planning for some time now.”

Among the names performing, Vijay Malik, Rabica Wadhawan, Juggy D, and Maninder Buttar will take to the stage on November 18^th. On November 19^th musicians Deep Money, Noor Chahal and everyone's favourite Ammy Virk will keep the audience enthralled. As for the last day, the event will see the best of Avi J, Money Aujla ft. Funkyboyz, Afsana Khan and The legendary Gurdas Maan.

One of the most loved artists Ammy Virk, who has given back-to-back hits including Qismat and Laung Laachi 2, also shares his excitement ahead of the event. He says, “The Opportunity to perform in Delhi is always cherished by me. People here are full of life and energy and when you have an audience who equally participates in the act, it just adds to the fun. I am really looking forward to the show.”

Ajit Dheer further shares that this festival will not only have some fabulous live stage performances by the biggest Punjabi artist but will also boast an impressive lineup of food and beverage brands, a flea market and lots of fun games and activities. “We want to build this IP as a tentpole event for Delhi,” he tells us.

The entry in the stadium will be from gate no. 13 and the tickets can either be booked online via BookMyShow or purchased at the venue as well.

Company continues to pursue path of continued growth with profitability

New India Assurance, in its half yearly results for FY22 reported improvement in underwriting performance by 15%.
 

The gross written premium (GWP) for the half year ended 30^th September 2022 saw a growth of 1.90% compared to the same period last year. It is noteworthy that the growth was achieved despite a substantial quantum of premium in Crop & Government line of business not renewed in the current year as compared to the previous year.
 

The company’s solvency margin improved to 1.77x as on 30^th September 2022 in comparison to 1.66x as on 31^st March 2022.
 

The company’s Combined ratio improved to 117.06% in the first half of the current financial year as compared to 120.66% for the year ended 31^st March 2022.
 

The company was able to report a profit despite recognizing the 5-year impact of wage arrears and wage revision of about Rs. 2,600 crore as additional liabilities during the current quarter.
 

Commenting on the results Mrs Neerja Kapur, Chairman cum Managing Director said, “The company is continuing to pursue its strategic path of continued growth with profitability which led to the company shedding some unprofitable business. Our emphasis is on improvement in bottom line & solvency ratio.”

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MUMBAI, India, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Post–Covid era and with the increased popularity of OTT platforms, to have a Cinema-like experience in the comfort of one's home, the demand for international Sound and Visual solutions has expanded exponentially.

People are now aspiring to taking their music and entertainment to the next level by upgrading to large screens together with State of the art 'Dolby Atmos Surround sound'. For the uninitiated, this is a revolutionary spatial audio technology which significantly expands on the existing surround sound systems by adding overhead deeper sound channels thus allowing sounds to be heard as 'Three dimensional' and a most immersive sound experience. To experience the mind boggling effects of Dolby Atmos Surround sound, discerning home buyers are installing from entry-level small Home theatres set up in bedroom / living rooms to dedicated larger Home Cinema dens catering to upto 20 or 30 persons for a surreal sound and visual experience in the comfort of their homes.

These complete range of high-fidelity sound and Audio-Video systems are now available in India from AK International who are the India distributors of two Internationally acclaimed and iconic brands, the French audio giant Focal JM Lab and Naim Audio of U.K.  

AK International offers a complete array of Audio Video and Home Theatre Solutions for Living room, Bedroom, dedicated Home Theatre den area (seating 5 to 30 persons).

All this is showcased at their Experience Center at Worli, South Mumbai, where AK International has 4 state-of-the-art demo rooms for a mind-boggling Audio & Visual experience.

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At their recently launched exclusive flagship store FOCAL Powered By NAIM at Bangalore-Residency Road, opp. Ritz Carlton hotel.

The two iconic international brands Focal and Naim Mu-so are the perfect matches for sound connoisseurs. So, if someone is thinking of upgrading their Home Audio Hi-Fi equipment or installing small to larger area home theatre systems, please read this article to know more about the two brands. With Focal sound systems, “YOU JUST DON'T HEAR IT, YOU CAN FEEL IT !”

FOCAL JM Lab- French Engineered Sound Solutions

This French acoustic solutions manufacturer has been in business for over 40 years making them experts in the field of Loudspeakers. The products are designed and developed meticulously by French engineers to ensure highest quality and performance. From supercars to palatial mansions and custom integrations, Focal covers the entire spectrum of acoustic solutions. Focal's collection includes high-fidelity loudspeakers, in-wall, in-ceiling speakers, earth shattering sub woofers, home theatre audio, wireless headphones, outdoor poolside speakers, car speakers and bespoke sound solutions for every luxury need. Focal speakers enhance your audio experience without any distortion making it a perfect fit for all music lovers and sound enthusiasts.

Their in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers with chic designs provide complete discretion to give a new aspect to the music while maintaining the interior decor aesthetics. The real experience of enjoying world-class entertainment be it movies, sports, concerts in the privacy of one's home is complete only when it is backed by an awesome sounding sound system it deserves. Their home theatre system produces high-definition earth shattering sound as if one were at a live concert venue. Focal has also been at the forefront of designing audio systems for supercars that are as high-end as the car technology itself. The high-fidelity range of sound products are available now in India at AK International.

NAIM Audio, UK Mu-So – British Hi-Fi Acoustic Brand

British Hi-Fi acoustic engineering brand Naim has harnessed 46 years of research & development into premium Pre & Power Amplifiers, music streamers, headphones and the internationally acclaimed multiple award winner the All-in One Mu-So music system.

Naim founder, Julian Verekar was a formula racing-car driver, entrepreneur and self-taught engineer with a passion for music. His passion for music led him from designing and developing race cars to designing his own amplifiers and loudspeakers. He was frustrated with the quality of music which hampered the real music experience. Therefore, he wanted people to experience the real sound of music with Naim high-fidelity products.

Every element of the sound system is crafted with such care and precision creating a silence around the sound that ensures zero interference between the sound and the listener.

Naim Mu-so is a complete All-In-One wireless Hi-Fi music system that offers versatility in high-fidelity music delivering a staggering 450 watts of power. It is controlled by a digital brain with custom-designed speakers fitted for a blissful music experience. Naim Mu-so 2^nd Generation is the successor of Mu-so, re-engineered for better usage, performance and functionality. Designed to sit elegantly on a table top,  it is compact in size which provides latest music streaming technology with immersive audio experience. The Digital Signal Processor provides higher performance. The new limiter controls the movement even at higher volume but maintains music's clarity with long term reliability. Check out their range of collection now available in India at AK International.

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Quit listening to sub-standard music because it's time to experience the real audio with Focal and Naim. So, why go for anything else when one has these outstanding international brands available now here in India?

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