Month: September 2023

A Game-Changer in Liver Cancer Management: Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab Combination Extends Liver Cancer Patients’ Survival, Promises New Era in Treatment

  • With Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab combination median overall survival was 12 months 
  • In patients with good liver function, survival was 21 months

 

A first-of-its-kind study in real world setting conducted in India by Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) and published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology showed immunotherapy Atezolizumab-bevacizumab combination as a breakthrough in liver cancer treatment with a significant number of patients showing promising results in terms of overall and disease free survival even complete resolution of tumor in certain cases when detected early and with timely treatment.

 

Immunotherapy Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab uses the immune system of the body and kills the cancer cells. It is found to be safe and effective in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) in real-world settings. With the right selection of patients, atezolizumab-bevacizumab can achieve a good response in terms of survival period and disappearance of tumor (resolution of tumor).

 

As part of the study, 67 patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma received Atezolizumab – Bevacizumab combination. The study involved 59 patients from AIG Hospital, Hyderabad and 8 patients from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur. The median age of the 67 patients who received Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab combination therapy was 61 (29–82) years, and 86% were males. The study was conducted across the two centres from November 1, 2020, to July 1, 2022 and was published in July 2023.

 

Researchers highlighted that 12.9% of patients achieved complete resolution of tumor, and 25.8% achieved partial resolution or shrinking of tumors. Overall, the disease did not progress in 66.12% of the patients studied.

 

In patients with good liver function,overall survival was 21 months. Most patients with liver cancer present at an advanced stage making treatment a challenge. However, if they have a good liver function and are treated with Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab combination it can improve the chances of survival.

 

The study also showed that the patients who had received local radiation therapy and Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab combination had better response rates. This shows that Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab combination can be highly effective in patients who have undergone local radiation therapy.

 

The study also discovered the rising incidence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) as an emerging cause of liver cancer. Dr. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman & Chief of Gastroenterology, AIG Hospitals said, “Liver cancer is one of the most frequently encountered cancers in the gastrointestinal and liver clinics in recent years. The cause of liver cancer was said to be viral hepatitis B for a long time and the trend is now changing to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH or fatty liver). The reason for this is a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy dietary habits, and an increasing incidence of diabetes. Treatment for these patients was limited to oral tablets, but a newer immunotherapy treatment has revolutionized the treatment of advanced liver cancer.”

 

This study offers renewed hope for liver cancer patients in India, and also highlights the importance of regular check-ups for patients with cirrhosis, Dr. Reddy added.

 

“Immunotherapy such as atezolizumab and bevacizumab can provide a decent survival chance for patients presenting at an advanced stage of liver cancer. It is an excellent therapy for patients with advanced liver cancer.. With the conventional line of treatment, it is difficult to achieve complete resolution of the tumor. However, with Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab, we noted that approximately 10-13% of patients achieved complete resolution of tumor, and up to a quarter achieved partial resolution. These drugs must be given under supervision every 3 weeks and are not suitable for all patients, especially patients with jaundice,” says Dr. Anand Kulkarni, MD, DM, Senior Consultant from the Department of Hepatology & Liver Transplantation at Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad. Dr Anand is also the lead author of the study.

 

Dr. P N Rao, Director of Hepatology with AIG hospital, Hyderabad said in situations where curative measures like surgery and liver transplant cannot be offered for patients with advanced cancer, immunotherapy represents a significant advancement in the treatment of such patients.

 

Talking about the major impact of Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab, Prof. Vivek Saraswat, Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Jaipur, said at least six major American and European guidelines (AASLD, NCCN, AGA, ASCO, EASL, ESMO) recommend this combination as first-line therapy. The reason is the unprecedented results achieved with this combination which is superior to previously available modes of systemic therapy.

 

Dr. Ashish Kumar, a Senior consultant from Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi, who recently authored the Indian Liver Cancer Guidelines, suggested Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab is the first line therapy recommended for patients with advanced liver cancer and has shown to be effective for patients with preserved liver functions.

 

Dr. Akash Shukla, Director of Hepatology at Sir H. N Reliance hospital, Mumbai  said that now, there is a treatment for every stage of liver cancer, and a multidisciplinary team approach can have better outcomes for liver cancer.

 

Globally, liver cancer is the 4th most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide and in India it is 8th most common cause of cancer related death. In India, the age-adjusted incidence rate of liver cancer/hepatocellular carcinoma for men ranges from 0.7 to 7.5 and for women 0.2 to 2.2 per 100,000 of population per year. The age standardized mortality rate for HCC in India for men is 6.8 per 100,000 and for women is 5.1 per 100,000 population per year.

WiseX and Integrow Asset Management launch India’s first Real Estate PMS



●        The PMS, named as CREAM –  Composite Real-estate Enhanced Active Multi-Asset will be actively managed with multi-asset strategic diversification across listed equity, listed debt and listed REITs

●        The Portfolio will be managed by Integrow, which was founded by Mr. Ramashrya Yadav, the former CEO of Edelweiss Real Estate Practice.

●        The PMS will be powered by WiseX's proprietary tech making use of AI/ML in its overall decision making

●        Minimum investment ticket size is Rs. 50 Lakhs

 

WiseX, India’s leading Neo-realty investment platform in collaboration with Integrow Asset Management has launched India’s first sector specific Real Estate Portfolio Management Services (PMS). The portfolio will be managed by Integrow Asset Management and powered by WiseX’s proprietary technology. The fund aims to enable investors in generating alpha and risk adjusted returns by investing in the real estate sector in a focused Multi-cap portfolio.

 

The CREAM Portfolio will be focussed on the Real Estate sector as the sector is poised for growth and offers attractive investment opportunities. The Indian real estate market presents a significant growth potential, with expectations to reach USD 1 Tn by 2030, and contribute nearly 13% to India’s GDP by 2025 as per IBEF Real Estate Industry report.Substantiating this, the Nifty Realty Index has outperformed the benchmark Nifty 50 Index in its past 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years’ time periods.

The investment approach combines income generation with the potential for significant gains, specifically tailored for the current volatile market conditions. This is achieved through a multi-asset allocation with strategic diversification across listed equities, listed debt, and listed REITs. The portfolio chosen will be across the entire real estate ecosystem including Construction Materials, Realty Developers, REITs, Housing Finance and Engineering.

To further enhance asset evaluation, WiseX’s proprietary tech will monitor and evaluate 3,500+ securities out of which the top 30 securities will be finally shortlisted and will be made a part of the portfolio. The portfolio will be actively managed to identify optimal exit and entry scenarios to establish an alpha and outperform the broader market index. The curation process entails real time evaluation across 100+ data points and stringent selection criteria. The expertise lies in:

●        Real-Time Big Data Analytics – Analyse historicalstock performance, market trends, and macroeconomic indicators on an unprecedented scale

●        Robot Process Automation (RPA) – Proprietary RPA technology to automate time-consuming and repetitive tasks involved in research and analysis

●        Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – Identify hidden patterns and trends offering a deeper insight into market dynamics 

Mr. Ramashrya Yadav, Founder of Integrow Asset Management said, “Given the strong prospects in the real estate segment in the coming years, we see a massive potential for a Real Estate-focused portfolio as an attractive investment option for HNIs, emerging HNIs, and aspiring millennials. Reinforcing our credentials as a trusted Asset Management Company coupled with the technology capabilities of WiseX, we aim to empower investors with unprecedented access to the Cream of real estate.  CREAM Strategy will offer strategically diversified investment options across listed equities, listed debt, and REIT’s which will be leveraged amongst the massive 60k+ user base on WiseX platform. We are confident that the cross-collaboration and synergies among the Aurum PropTech ecosystem will accelerate tech adoption in the real estate industry and present our esteemed investors and valued stakeholders with a diverse range of enriched investment propositions.”

Speaking on the PMS launch, Mr. Aryaman Vir, CEO, WiseX said, “We are excited to launch India’s first sector specific real estate PMS, in collaboration with the industry leader in this space – Integrow Asset Management. By merging the financial expertise of Integrow and our advanced technology capabilities, we will offer a service that stands unrivalled within the Indian market. India is at a critical inflection point, having crossed USD 2,000 GDP indicating exponential growth here onwards in the per capita GDP and disposable incomes. As we witness rising investor interest and huge potential in alternative investments in realty space, we believe that venturing into the PMS segment is a crucial step forward towards scaling our vision of becoming the largest global Neo-Realty platform.”

Mr. Vir added, “Since inception, we have always strived to curate high-quality investment opportunities for our investors to provide maximum returns. This collaboration is a perfect example of leveraging the synergies between players within the Aurum PropTech ecosystem thereby enabling stronger investment products for our investors and our 60k+ user base.”

VFS Global renews global visa contract for Sweden

The award includes processing visa applications for Sweden from 37 countries including India

 

The Swedish Ministry of Justice has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services in 37 countries across the globe. Under this new agreement, VFS Global will continue to operate on behalf of the Government of Sweden in 8 regions worldwide – South Asia, the Americas, South East Asia, China, the Middle East & North Africa, Africa, Europe, and Russia.

 

In India, Sweden visa applications are accepted across eight VFS Global visa application centres (VACs) such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.

 

VFS Global has worked with the Government of Sweden since 2014 and under the new contract will provide Schengen visa services short term C visas including biometric enrolment in the following 37 countries:  Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China. Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand,Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

USA, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

 

Since 2019, VFS Global has handled nearly 500,000 visa applications on behalf of the Government of Sweden.

 

The Swedish Ministry of Justice and the Swedish Migration Agency, said:“We are looking forward to a continued, smooth and professional Schengen visa cooperation with VFS Global, for many years to come. Quality promotion measures, regionalization and technical development are some areas where we are working on jointly. We continue our fruitful coordination and cooperation with VFS Global and strive to improve the process even further.”

 

Chris Dix, Head of Business Development, VFS Global, said: “VFS Global is delighted that we will continue to serve the Government of Sweden as their sole service provider. We have enjoyed a strong partnership with the Swedish Migration Agency and the Ministry of Justice for nearly a decade and welcome the opportunity to renew our services in the existing locations where we operate. We look forward to offering Swedish visa applicants best-in-class visa solutions, and a seamless application process across 8 regions globally.”

 

Allergan- an AbbVie Company sheds light on Chronic Migraine at the Migraine Awareness Week Conclave


In an ongoing endeavor to promote disease awareness, Allergan, an AbbVie company, has recently drawn attention to the critical importance of early diagnosis and specialized treatment for Chronic Migraine by arranging a conclave. Allergan has placed strong emphasis on educating patients about the symptoms, consequences and treatments associated with Chronic Migraine. Despite the profound impact of Chronic Migraine on individuals' lives, it remains largely underestimated and underdiagnosed.

Chronic migraine (CM) is classified as a primary headache disorder when patients have fifteen or more headache days per month for over 3 months, and at least eight of these exhibit migraineurs features. It impacts about 1.4–2.2%of the global population, leading to notable morbidity.

Migraines are typically associated with adults, but it's crucial to acknowledge that children can also experience this condition.Chronic migraine typically develops from episodic migraine due to an increase in attack frequency and/or the involvement of several other risk factors associated with migraine chronification.The incidence of chronic migraine peaks during midlife, impacting an individual's most productive years.Chronic Migraine usually affects women (1.7–4.0%) compared to men (0.6–0.7%), showing a biased prevalence toward women.This condition emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to understanding and treating it. This involves multiple disciplines and considers both biological and psychosocial factors.

Delving into the Chronic Migraine issue Dr Rajashekhar Reddi, Consulting Neurologisthighlighted that “Chronic migraines are a complex neurological disorder with multiple contributing factors. While they can be challenging to manage, a combination of lifestyle modifications, medications, and therapeutic interventions can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.” He further added,“Chronic pain is a major health concern especially amongst women. It is a serious concern that needs a proper intervention approach to improve their overall quality of life.”

Recognizing chronic migraine as a condition often underestimated and inadequately treated, Allergan, an AbbVie company, is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and aims to empower healthcare providers to offer enhanced care to migraine sufferers. This will aid them provide access to care, appropriate medications, and rejuvenate lives through education and connections within the migraine community.

The significant effects of chronic migraine are well known, and many studies have investigated its consequences. These involve problems like disability from headaches, lower quality of life related to health, more medical and mental health issues at the same time and using more healthcare resources.

CrowdStrike Announces Falcon Complete for Service Providers, Extending Elite Managed Detection and Response Services to Global Partner Network


MSSPs, MSPs, SIs, GSIs can now create and deliver new managed security services leveraging CrowdStrike’s industry-leading MDR and MXDR offerings

 CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), today announced Falcon Complete for Service Providers, a new program that gives Managed Security Service Provider’s (MSSPs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), System Integrators (SIs) and Global System Integrators (GSIs) the ability to create and augment their service offerings with CrowdStrike’s elite 24/7 expert monitoring, proactive threat hunting, integrated threat intelligence, and end-to-end remediation offerings. Designed to help partners rapidly scale managed security services portfolios, close skills gaps, and augment internal teams, the new offering is the latest move by CrowdStrike to empower its worldwide partner network to create new customer value and choice for businesses of all sizes.

According to CrowdStrike 2023 Threat Hunting Report adversary breakout time hit an average all-time low of 79 minutes (falling from 84 minutes in 2022), with the fastest breakout of the year coming in at a record of 7 minutes. According to Gartner®*,1 “by 2025, 60% of organizations will be actively using remote threat disruption and containment capabilities delivered by MDR providers, up from 30% today.”

Within this growing market, CrowdStrike Falcon® Complete is consistently recognized by customers, analysts and third-party awards programs as the industry’s leading MDR offering, and with this program, CrowdStrike is enabling service providers to deliver the exact same level of comprehensive and specialized protection to stop breaches. Falcon Complete continues to differentiate services with end-to-end managed response and remediation, achieving the highest detection coverage in the 2022 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations for Security Service Providers.

With Falcon Complete for Service Providers, partners can now tap into Falcon Complete’s existing team and offerings to create co-branded or white-labeled managed security services or even offer customized services built on top of Falcon Complete.

“Falcon Complete for Service Providers makes it easier for customers to consume the industry’s #1 MDR services with added capabilities from their chosen service provider for seamless security and peace of mind,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. “Customers have the full benefit of not only choosing their preferring provider, but also realizing the highest levels of protection against advanced threats.”

Partner Delivered, Powered by CrowdStrike

“CrowdStrike is a key strategic Alliance for us and has been instrumental in providing innovative cybersecurity solutions for customers seeking immediate time-to-value with integrated AI and XDR capabilities powering skilled EY teams of analysts. Working with CrowdStrike’s managed security services deepens our relationship, helping EY to offer specialized, high-touch managed detection and end-to-end response capabilities to our clients, enabling them to stay ahead of sophisticated cyberthreats and derive data driven insights to improve their overall cyber threat defenses.” – John Senn, Managing Director, Cyber Managed Services at Ernst & Young LLP

“CrowdStrike is a valued partner for WWT. The combination of CrowdStrike’s cutting-edge technology and WWT’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) labs integration capabilities and complementary security services, uniquely positions WWT to deliver customer outcomes in securing critical areas of enterprise risk, as well as maintain a resilient defense against sophisticated and evolving cyber threats.” – Ashish Upadhyay, Senior Director, Global Partner Alliance, Security at World Wide Technology “The partnership between KDDI Europe and CrowdStrike, enhances security for our customers with comprehensive endpoint protection, rapid detection, threat hunting and full-cycle remediation. The highly acclaimed MDR service is an excellent addition to our robust security offering and has been integrated into the KDDI Europe Business Security Suite alongside the IT Operations Centre, Systems Integration and Network Services to secure businesses of all sizes. As a founding partner of the Falcon Complete for Service Providers program, we will continue to work closely with the Falcon Complete team to effectively detect and prevent security breaches for our customers, whilst also administering countermeasures against emerging and advanced attacks” – Shintaro Takeda, CSO, Information Security Director at KDDI Europe

“Through our managed services powered by CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, customers gain 24/7 monitoring, full network visibility, proactive threat hunting capabilities and full-cycle response to ensure threats to their environment are eradicated.” – Simon Taylor, Executive Vice President at PacketWatch


“We offer our customers a single pane of glass security as a service, with advanced managed detection and response capabilities powered by CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. This partnership enables us to offer the highest level of protection to our customers 24/7 while enabling them to focus on critical business initiatives.” – Tom Ruane, Vice President Cloud Operations at IT Vortex “The combination of Reveald’s Epiphany Intelligence Platform and CrowdStrike’s Falcon Complete team allows us to protect our customers from the most sophisticated threats around the clock, while reducing risk by shifting from reactive to predictive cybersecurity. CrowdStrike’s unique ability to identify and respond to threats at scale, combined with Reveald’s continuous optimization and exposure management, drives measurable improvements in cybersecurity maturity for our customers. We’re proud to partner with CrowdStrike on this mission.” – Brett Kelsey, President and Chief Operating Officer at Reveald

Harvest Gold Unveils ‘Harvest Gold Global Race 2023’, on-boards Saina Nehwal as Race Ambassador


For every registered member who runs the race, Harvest Gold will donate 20 slices of bread to the underprivileged through the NGO partner – Robin Hood Army

Registration link – https://www.townscript.com/e/HGGR2023

Harvest Gold, one of the leading bread brands in India under the aegis of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baked food company today, announced the launch of ‘Harvest Gold Global Race 2023’. The brand has on-boarded former Badminton World Champion,Saina Nehwal as the ‘Race Ambassador’.

Scheduled for 24 September 2023, at Cyber City Gurugram, the race returns for its eighth edition, with an aim to provide nourishment for all.  This year, the brand under its theme -'‘Run the Distance, to make a Difference’ has joined hands with The Robin Hood Army, a leading NGO which strives to ensure nutrition for the underprivileged and the less fortunate sections of the society. Harvest Gold has pledged to donate 20 slices of bread for every registration received for the Global Race in India.

In line with its mission of promoting health and wellness, the brand has committed to promoting better lifestyle choices through its range of healthy products. Through this race, Harvest Gold also emphasises that it's not only about running but also about giving back to society to nourish a better world.

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Mr. Raj Kanwar Singh, Managing Director of Grupo Bimbo, India, said, ‘We are thrilled to announce Harvest Gold Global Race 2023.Driven by the goal of creating a better world, Harvest Gold is dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyle choices. The Harvest Gold Global Race stands as a purposeful endeavour, where participants are not solely running for theirwell-being but are also making significant contributions to support the underprivileged. I urge everyone to unite and collectively take a stride towards eradicating hunger. “Let's‘Run the Distance, to make a Difference’.”

Onboarding former Badminton World Champion and Olympic medalist, Saina Nehwal, as the race ambassador. Raj further added.“We are excited to partner with Former World Champion andIndia’s celebrated athlete, Saina Nehwal, for Harvest Gold Global Race 2023. Saina's prowess on the court is well-known. This collaboration signifies her being a champion on the court to being a champion for a cause – the cause of nourishing a better world, a mission that resonates with Harvest Gold's ethos”.

Saina Nehwal, Indian Badminton Player, stated,“I believe in taking one step at a time and striving relentlessly, a philosophy that's served me well in sports. Similarly, I believe every effort to create a better world, big or small, brings us closer to overcoming societal challenges. I'm honoured to partner with Harvest Gold.As an athlete, I've always believed our impact goes beyond the finish line, and this partnership embodies that belief. The lack of accessibility to nourishment still stands as one of the most pressing challenges for our world and the Harvest Gold Global Race presents an opportunity for all of us to engage and make a valuable contribution towards ‘Nourishing a better world’.”

Being a global race, across all Grupo BIMBO countries, the event in its 8th year running globally, has donated more than 60 lakhsslices last year. Harvest Gold Global Race 2023 is scheduled to take place on September 24, 2023, and will offer three different categories, 3K, 5K, and 10K, which allow people to participate across age group. 

Registration link – https://www.townscript.com/e/HGGR2023

 

*Adani Power (Jharkhand) Limited, Godda awarded Jharkhand Social Excellence Award 2023*

Adani Power (Jharkhand) Limited, Godda has been awarded the Jharkhand Social Excellence Award 2023 for its outstanding contribution to the betterment of society. The award was presented to the company’s representatives Sanjeev Shekhar and Prawin Kumar by Jharkhand DGP Ajay Kumar Singh at a function in Ranchi.
The award was given in recognition of the company’s CSR work in Godda, which includes initiatives in the areas of health, education, and infrastructure development. The company has also set up a number of skill development centers in the district, which have helped to train thousands of people in various trades.
The function was organized by a private news channel and was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta, Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur, BJP Rajya Sabha Member Sanjay Seth, Jharkhand BJP President Deepak Prakash, BJP MLA CP Singh, and Jharkhand DGP Ajay Kumar Singh.
The Jharkhand Social Excellence Award is a prestigious award given to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the society. The award is given in a number of categories, including social work, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

Mastercard and Invest India redefine experiential travel: Unveil enhanced priceless.com in India for immersive cultural experiences

The program enables Mastercard cardholders to gain exclusive access to curated culture-rich, gastronomical, and wellness luxe experiences across Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur, Dehradun, Pune, among other Indian cities.

 

Mastercard and Invest India, with the support and guidance from the Ministry of Tourism, today announced the launch of an enhanced priceless.comTM to redefine experiential travel in India and provide an immersive cultural odyssey to international and domestic travellers. The program is aimed towards promoting tourism as a key growth driver to India’s flourishing economy. Present at the launch were Smt. Manisha Saxena, Director General, Ministry of Tourism; Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and President, Healthcare at Mastercard; Gautam Aggarwal, Division President, South Asia at Mastercard;and Nivruti Rai, CEO, Invest India.

 

The priceless.comTM launch in India is an extension of Mastercard’s global priceless platform that offers over 2,000+ curated experiences across a spectrum of passion points for Mastercard cardholders in 40+ countries.

 

As per the Mastercard Economics Institute’s Travel Industry Trends 2023, consumer spending on experiences at travel destinations has seen a sharp increase of 65% in comparison to March 2019, owing to the pent-up demand for travel. Mastercard’s program, under the guidance of Ministry of Tourism, will not only give a fillip to India’s ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ endeavour but also provide an opportunity for local and international travel enthusiasts to experience the country’s diverse heritage.

 

Priceless.com will aim to provide compelling experiences across ten dynamically evolving passion points, including culinary, sports, entertainment, and wellness. Some of the exciting experiences include:

–          A sumptuous dinner coupled with breath-taking views of the iconic Qutub Minar

–          Curated walks through the lanes and by-lanes of Old Agra

–          A day of wellness with celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija

–          A private yoga class with the celebrity yoga expert Anshuka Parwani

–          Stays at grandiose mahals owned by royal families

–          Bollywood special workouts with the famous Yasmin Karachiwala

–          Exclusive food experiences

 

“The support from the Ministry of Tourism and Invest India has been integral to evolving priceless.com for today’s traveller. The program views India’s rich history and diverse culture through the lens of today’s cutting-edge travel trends, helping Indian and international visitors alike explore their passions as they appreciate the absolute beauty of India. Detailed itineraries across the country to explore the hidden gems in the nook and corners of various states will seek to cater to the travel enthusiasts’ yearning for exploring India,” said Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and President, Healthcare, Mastercard.

 

The relaunch of priceless.comTMin India is part of Mastercard’s global effort to create memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for its cardholders. For more information, visit www.priceless.com/india.

ShareChat sets a New Record for the Maximum Number of Wishes Shared Online this Janmashtami

ShareChat users shared 21.7 million wishes online setting a new record, making it to the India Book of Records

 

In a remarkable feat of unity and celebration, ShareChat, India's leading social media platform, has set a new record for the maximum number of wishes shared online garnering a place in the India Book of Records. On the occasion of Janmashtami, ShareChat users shared 21.7 million wishes and set a spectacular record-breaking achievement that has captured the trend of how Indian festivals are celebrated.

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ShareChat's Janmashtami celebrations were a huge success, with over 800 million views generated on overall Janmashtami content. 26% of all shares happened in the morning hours 7 – 9 am slot, suggesting that people were eager to start their Janmashtami celebrations early.

 

ShareChat also saw a number of live broadcasts of Janmashtami celebrations from different temples like the Krishna Temple, Mathura and Vrindavan, Hare Krishna Hill, Bangalore, Iskcon Temples across India, Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat and Guruvayur Temple, Kerala. These live sessions garnered over two million views. Additionally, ShareChat users spent over 19 million minutes engaging in heart-warming discussions and captivating stories on ShareChat live audio chatrooms on Janmashtami.

 

Talking about the feat, Shashank Shekhar, Senior Director, Content Strategy and Operations, ShareChat & Moj said, “ShareChat is the beating heart of India's celebrations, where tradition meets the digital age. We are thrilled to have set a record for the maximum number of wishes shared on a festival online. Our platform's position to bring people together, ignite conversations, and spread festive joy has been demonstrated in this spectacular achievement.”

Sugata Das – Operations Manager, India Book of Records said, “Festival celebrations have seen a transformational shift in the digital era. Most festivals are now celebrated online with wishes being shared digitally. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to ShareChat's popularity as a platform for people to connect with each other and celebrate their culture and traditions. We congratulate ShareChat and its users on this achievement.”

The top three languages users that interacted with Janmashtami content on ShareChat were Hindi, Marathi, and Rajasthani. Janmashtami wishes content on ShareChat received 336.8 million views, suggesting that people were not only eager to share their greetings with each other but also loved consuming the devotional content on this auspicious occasion.

 

Tata Steel inaugurates fully automated construction service center in Ghaziabad (U.P.)


~ The Company partners with Vikrant Ispat Udyog to launch its first such service center in Western U.P. ~

 

Tata Steel today inaugurated a fully automated construction service center in Ghaziabad to offer customised reinforcement products and solutions to theConstruction Industry.

 

This is the first-ever fully automated service center in Western U.P., in collaboration with the Company's channel partner Vikrant Ispat Udyog.This facility will produce TisconReadyBuild (customised Cut & Bend Tata Tiscon TMT rebarsalong with Coupler threading). This center is spread across 5000 sq. yards and will provide comprehensive solution in the construction domain. The facility will subsequently extend its Downstream solutions portfolio to include Welded Wire Mesh and Bore Pile Cages, thus,  establishing itself as a “One-Stop Downstream Construction Service Center”.

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It is a state-of-the-art fully-automatic downstream manufacturing facility having production capacity of 3500 TPM (tonnes per month).

 

The center was inaugurated by Ashish Anupam, Chairperson, Marketing & Sales, Long Products, Tata Steel, in the presence of other senior company officials along with channel partner representatives.  

 

Ashish Anupam, Chairperson, Marketing & Sales, Long Products, Tata Steel, said:“This venture underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence in the construction domain. Through this partnership model, we aim to offer customised products and solutions for the construction sector and address the infra demand in the region.”

 

The Company also organised a meet of AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) community. This ‘Converse to Construct’ meet in Delhi was attended by more than hundred customers and consultants from the infrastructure, housing, and industrial sectors.

 

The event also featured distinguished industry speaker, Anand S. Lourembam, Head of Surbuna Jurong Infrastructure Pte. Ltd., (India and Bangladesh), who delivered a thought-provoking presentation on “Latest Construction Technologies Across the World”.

 

In June 2023, Tata Steel inaugurated a similar fully automated construction service center in Cuttack, Odisha.