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• 2/3rd of surveyed travellers prioritise travelling with an on-board washroom facility, while 60 percent like to travel with GPS tracking enabled buses
• Indian travellers prefer SmartBuses and willing to pay more for their additional services
• Female travellers prefer safety, while men prefer punctuality when choosing the mode of travel

With a steady decline in the number of COVID cases and ease in restrictions pertaining to COVID-19, IntrCity, India’s leading mobility platform, revealed the findings of a travel survey to better understand Indian travellers’ behaviour and preferences while travelling inter-city. Results illustrate that with long due vacations, visiting family on weekends and work trips, Indians are enthusiastic to travel and yet cautious about hygiene & sanitisation. The importance of hygiene and safety among travellers has skyrocketed. 65 percent travellers prioritise travelling with an on-board washroom facility, while 60 percent prefer GPS tracking enabled buses. Indian travellers prefer SmartBuses and are willing to pay more for the additional amenities. Female travellers prefer safety, while men prefer punctuality when choosing the mode of travel.

IntrCity Smartbus

Travellers still prioritise safety and hygiene, while travelling inter-city

For inter-city travellers, hygiene comes first, followed by safety and punctuality in that order, which is fairly similar to the results of last year’s survey. Even when the pandemic begins to fade, a bias toward hygiene and sanitisation signals a more permanent change to the ‘new normal‘. Hygiene and safety are the top two criteria that impact mode of transportation selection, followed by cost and punctuality as the joint third most significant factor.
Nearly 2/3rd of all respondents have stated a clear preference for a SmartBus over a regular bus. More encouragingly, even more respondents (75 percent) are willing to pay more for these benefits, compared to a regular bus. Out of these benefits, an automated GPS system and an on-board washroom facility comprise two of the most popular features for travellers.

Intercity travellers generally view GPS tracking on their bus as an ideal choice, with 60 percent saying it will make their ride easier and hassle-free. Similarly, over 65 percent of all respondents across genders and age groups score an onboard washroom facility in an inter-city bus travel a thumbs up.
Speaking about the survey, Mr. Kapil Raizada, Co-founder of IntrCity, said, “Inter-city travel appears to have made a huge comeback in a post-pandemic world, as travel recovers at an unprecedented rate and all COVID restrictions on travel are being eased. We are glad to bring the findings of our survey, which highlight the priority areas of inter-city travellers. The new normal necessitates continued focus on safety, hygiene, punctuality and providing differentiated experience to travellers who decide to travel with IntrCity SmartBus. We look forward to continuing to play a significant role in distinguishing our offerings in this high intensity travel period.”
Travelling begins for both functional and leisure reasons

Among all respondents, more than 70 percent are intercity functional travellers, out of which, 31 percent are travelling for work, 32 percent to meet family/relatives, while 8 percent are students travelling from or to schools/colleges. However, one-fifth of all inter-city travel is for vacation and leisure purposes, which is in sharp contrast to IntrCity’s last year survey which indicated a drop in planned holidays by more than 70 percent of respondents. This highlights the resurgence of travel in the country, especially at the outset of the pandemic.
IntrCity SmartBus is a pioneer in Safe+ inter-city mobility initiatives like pre-sanitized private cabins, five-step cleaning and sanitization protocol, mandatory KYC procedures, contactless check-ins, safe & hygienic SmartBus lounges. The Company manages 51+ managed safe boarding zones including SmartBus lounges and partner-managed convenient boarding points. Besides, IntrCity SmartBus offers never-before-seen facilities and innovative features, such as special seat options for extra-tall travellers, pregnant ladies, or women with infants, private cabins, and extra spacious seating areas for plus-size travellers provide both safety and extra comfort.
Survey Methodology

IntrCity performed a nationwide online survey of 3,100 persons aged 18 to 60 years old who travel between India’s metros, tier-1, and tier-2 cities. The survey was conducted between March 15 and April 10, 2022. IntrCity’s data insights team analysed and validated the survey’s results.
Click here to get details of the survey conducted.
About IntrCity

IntrCity is India’s leading intercity mobility platform, offering both train and bus services to budget travellers. Its flagship brand IntrCity SmartBus provides safe, trusted, and standardised travel options around India’s long-distance routes, operating across 630+ routes in 16 states. Its companion brand, RailYatri, provides comprehensive train travel information, serving more than 14 million users monthly.

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Official website: www.intrcity.com and www.railyatri.in

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/intrcity/

Twitter– @IntrCity

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BENGALURU, India, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nanoprecise Sci Corp, an automated AI-based predictive maintenance solution provider, has announced that their Industrial IoT hardware – MachineDoctorTM has won the Gold Award in the Asset Management Category of Plant Engineering Magazine’s prestigious Product of the Year program, 2021. This recognition is awarded to the product that receives the most votes among all products within the program category. The award honours MachineDoctor™ for its ability to capture the information about the health & performance of machines wirelessly, in near real-time, utilizing Cellular IoT technology that makes deployment seamless and easy without the need for extensive infrastructure projects for wiring, routers, and access points. The Nanoprecise solution was the winner of the Gold Award, a recognition that bolsters the long-standing commitment of Nanoprecise toward its customers. MachineDoctorTM is the world’s first 6-in-1 wireless sensor that measures 6 different output parameters of machines to provide real-time insights about their health and performance. Nanoprecise’s easy to configure hardware, that possesses edge processing capabilities, allows round-the-clock monitoring of machines and equipment sets without full-time connectivity. It works on Wi-Fi or Cellular networks to connect the machines to the internet. Moreover, edge analytics allows for anomaly detection right on the device without full-time connectivity that would typically drain a wireless sensor’s battery. All of these factors allow for a simple plug & play, hassle-free deployment, without worrying about any extra IT infrastructure. The unique 6-in-1 IIoT sensor provides the opportunity to apply condition-based monitoring to almost any asset; this leads to greater productivity and reduced downtime all while getting diagnosed faults rather than simple alerts. The MachineDoctor™ also helps improve the safety of the operators, by sending real-time data and predicting issues before they arise. In any complicated manufacturing operation, these wireless sensors can successfully achieve internet connectivity with its e-sim to help monitor the health of critical assets, thereby providing complete visibility of the overall manufacturing & production operation. “We are honoured and gratified to be the recipients of this esteemed award that is recognized throughout the industry. It is a testament to our long-standing commitment towards empowering modern industrial professionals with the right data at the right time”, says Sunil Vedula, CEO at Nanoprecise Sci Corp. The Product of the Year program is the premier award for new products in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries, that honours smart and efficient products which solve the age-old problems in various industries. The automated AI-based Solution from Nanoprecise helps maintenance and reliability professionals to make faster and more accurate decisions about maintenance activities; driving operational efficiency to help improve productivity and reduce unplanned downtime. Plant Engineering Plant Engineering is a trade publication and website that delivers strategic knowledge to maintenance and reliability professionals along with the latest updates on manufacturing automation, future trends and reports on industry best practices. To Know More, Visit: https://www.plantengineering.com/ To Know More, Visit https://nanoprecise.io/solutions/ Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1809633/Nanoprecise_Product_of_the_year.jpg (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)

LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Realty ONE Group, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE of the fastest-growing franchisors in the world, finished the first quarter of 2022 with its most impactful charitable giving yet, a record-breaking annual convention and remarkable increases in franchise sales, and overall volume count with real estate professionals joining the international franchisor in mass. In all, Realty ONE Group has grown its network of real estate professionals to more than 18,000 with its volume up to $10.4 billion in the first three months of the year, a 20% increase over last year’s first quarter mark of $8.7 billion. The now-global franchisor expects to double its country count this year and reach 500 locations worldwide. “We’re the right choice for fiery entrepreneurs and passionate real estate professionals who are using the uncertainty of the past few years to fuel their future success,“ said Kuba Jewgieniew, CEO and Founder of Realty ONE Group. Realty ONE Group also inked a strategic partnership with new owners in Italy in the first quarter of the year, and owners in Costa Rica sold their second new office just this month. Representatives from the company’s eight countries were present at its first sold-out ONE Summit affiliate event held in Las Vegas, NV, the first week of April. In addition to a number of charitable giving efforts through its ONE Cares 501(c)3, Realty ONE Group recommitted to planting trees through its ONE World, ONE Tree program this year, and offices around the country collected more than 30,000 cheer boxes stuffed with toys and loving, hand-crafted notes to send to Ukrainian refugee children who have been displaced by the war. The UNbrokerage, as it’s known in the industry, now has more than 18,000 real estate professionals in over 400 offices in 49 states, Washington D.C. and Canada and will be opening soon in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Italy, Singapore and Spain, in addition to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Learn more at www.OwnAOne.com. About Realty ONE Group Founded in 2005, Realty ONE Group is an industry disruptor, radically changing the face of real estate franchising with its unique business model, fun coolture, technology infrastructure and superior support for its real estate professionals. The company has rapidly evolved to include more than 18,000 real estate professionals in over 400+ offices across 49 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Singapore and Costa Rica. Realty ONE Group ranks in the top one percent in the nation by REAL Trends, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 5 Real Estate Franchise and has been on Inc. 500’s list of the Fastest-Growing Companies for seven consecutive years. Realty ONE Group is surging ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com. Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/260011/realty_one_group___logo.jpg (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)

flybig, India’s newest airline, rapidly expands its network into Tier II and Tier III cities. It has generated a new niche group of air commuters who are transitioning from train to air travel, with airfares being priced at the same price levels as AC 2 Class train tickets.

On May 2, 2022, flybig will begin service between Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and Shillong International Airport in Meghalaya. flybig flights will also be available from Shillong International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, making it a to-and-fro flight service connecting Meghalaya and the nation’s capital.

Speaking on this growth and route expansion, CMD flybig Captain Sanjay Mandavia said, “I am pleased to announce that flybig would be operating direct flights from Delhi to Shillong, which will increase our airline’s footprint through the pan North-East region. The commencement of the twice a week flights between Delhi and Shillong, I am confident that this new connectivity option will not only provide greater ease of access to the rest of India but also meet the long-standing expectation of the people of Meghalaya for an airline service that enables faster and more regular connectivity with the rest of India.”

On the Delhi – Shillong aviation route, flybig will use the much acclaimed and very popular long-range regional aircraft – the Q 400 manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace /De Havilland Canada. The Bombardier Q-400 is reputed to be one of the world’s most quiet turbojet aircraft and consumes 30% less fuel than other turboprops.

flybig will be offering a travel option from Delhi to Shillong by air, which will take approximately three and a half hours, as compared to a strenuous 42 hours by rail. Other airline companies operating on the Delhi-Shillong route take between 8 to 10 hours to commute between Delhi and Shillong, with more than one stoppage. Further, with the addition of Shillong to the aviation operations map of flybig, the airline will be operating in 8 states across 12 cities with a total capacity of 156 seats capacity per week.

The schedule for the twice-weekly flybig Flight Service between Delhi (Del) and Shillong (SHL), which will begin on May 2nd, 2022, is as follows:

DEL – SHL Departure from Delhi at 12:55 hrs and Arrival at Shillong at 16:20 hrs

SHL-DEL Departure from Shillong at 9:20 hrs and Arrival at Delhi at 12:25 hrs

flybigAir Fare for this route is starting from 4999/- which is open for booking on the website &travel portals.

• LPU ranked 74th among thousand plus Universities in 106 Countries
• LPU is even ahead of the University of Toronto and all participating IITs, IIMs, and Central universities of India
• In India, LPU stands at 2nd rank

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is ranked among top 100 universities of the world by the internationally acclaimed, Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings-2022. LPU is ranked 74th among thousand plus universities in 106 countries.

LPU is even ahead of the top Canadian university, the University of Toronto, and all the participating IITs, IIMs, and central universities of India. In India, LPU stands 2nd with overall ranking scores of 90.2. LPU is also ranked 6th globe over for SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

In fact, THE Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It uses carefully calibrated indicators to provide a comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas: Research, Stewardship, Outreach, and Teaching. The 2022 Impact Rankings is the fourth edition, where the overall ranking is announced along with 17 tables showing universities’ progress towards delivering each of the SDGs.

Within participating universities, India is the 4th most well-represented country in the Impact Rankings-2022, where only two universities, including LPU, are in the top 100 global list.

Worth mentioning, that universities in fast-developing areas, such as LPU in India’s Punjab state, were formed in response to a growing demand for higher education.

Congratulating all the LPU team members, Chancellor Mr. Ashok Mittal has invoked them to continue working hard to lead LPU to be at the top position in the world. Mr. Mittal shared, “This recognition reaffirms LPU’s commitment to continue to be an exemplary institution that has a dynamic impact on society via compassion-driven research and lifelong education. Setting an amplified standard, we have now set a new trajectory for carving a worth-noticing global space for Indian education.”

Mr. Mittal added, “Ours is a ‘Proudly Indian, Truly global’ University. As we plan for the future, we would like to applaud our students, teachers, staff, and alumni who are key contributors to our progress.”

In the year 2021, LPU was included in 101-200 band of the ranking; however, with its strenuous endeavours, LPU has demonstrated a commitment for rapid improvement year-on-year.

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The French data science expert will power clients’ privacy-first measurement models to help understand the true value of TikTok PARIS, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Global data science consultancy Ekimetrics announced today its participation in TikTok’s Media Mix Modeling Program amongst a select group of companies. Since 2006, Ekimetrics’ team of data scientists and consultants has helped some of the world’s top brands maximise their business performance and build a competitive advantage in the market. Thanks to its expertise in Mix Modelling Marketing (MMM), Ekimetrics has enabled companies to develop faster and more insightful marketing effectiveness models, isolate the ROI of each of the Marketing Mix levers, and better measure their impact. As a result, TikTok is partnering with Ekimetrics – a leading expert in MMM – among five key companies to participate in the Media Mix Modeling Program to bring reporting consistency and quality as well as a more streamlined media mix modeling process for advertisers globally. “We are looking forward to bringing our proven marketing expertise to a leading social media platform and to support advertisers in delivering effective and engaging campaigns.” said Thibault Labarre, Partner and Head of MMM, Ekimetrics. Jorge Ruiz, Global Head of Marketing Science at TikTok, said: “We are thrilled to be furthering our measurement journey globally. Partnering with leaders across the measurement industry allows TikTok to understand advertiser needs through advanced, privacy-safe modeling techniques and how companies are leveraging our platform to successfully engage their audience and measure success. Our goal is to help clients reach their full potential with the TikTok community and maximize growth.” About Ekimetrics  Founded in 2006, Ekimetrics is the European leader in data science for business and marketing mix modeling. It brings together over 320 data scientists, has a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide, and has implemented in excess of 1,000 data science projects that have generated over EUR 1 billion in profits for its clients since 2006. Ekimetrics helps its clients to optimise their performance marketing, engagement with the end customer, and operational efficiency. Ekimetrics also uses data to advise companies on how to upgrade their products and services. Ekimetrics are committed to the most advanced data science, and producing ethical, fair and conscious data & AI practices. Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1806679/Ekimetrics_Logo.jpg (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)

Ginesys, a technology solutions provider for retail businesses, today announced the launch of Ginesys One, its innovative and comprehensive suite for omni-channel retailing. From modern cloud-based POS to an integrated omnichannel platform, from personalized customer engagement to managing supply chain, from ERP to GST compliance, the Ginesys One solution promises to increase sales while optimizing retail operations. Backed by a unified support team and built on modern technology, the Ginesys One suite aims to future-proof a retailer’s business and helps them navigate the ever-changing world of retail. Right from the get-go, Ginesys One is expected to save integration time, effort and cost while achieving various omni use cases in a seamless manner.

The Ginesys One suite in an industry-first offering integrates functionalities across the apps in the suite. A retailer using Ginesys One, can thus achieve modern omni-retail capabilities with minimal fuss, like buy online return in-store, buy online get in-store offers, in-store recommendations based on online purchases and browsing, intelligent order routing and more.

Retailers can go live on the system 50% faster than other custom integrated products as the system is retail-ready. The commercials for the suite are on an affordable subscription basis and thus the entire suite has a 70% faster time to return on investment compared to global peers.

Commenting on the launch, Prashant Lohia, CEO and Founder, Ginesys said, “Our customer base has many fast-growing brands that have the potential to breach the SMB ceiling. With brands aspiring towards globalisation, and consumer behaviour changing due to the pandemic and e-commerce possibilities, retailers are quickly shifting from multichannel to omnichannel models. True omnichannel has remained a dream, so far, because of the friction visible among various products and solutions involved in the process.” “We are keen on realizing this dream by making the user experience seamless. Ginesys One, therefore, ensures common user management, master data management, common logging, customer support and a seamless UI for users. A Ginesys One relationship manager will be focused on enabling the retailer’s success,” he continued.

The Ginesys One suite will offer retailers access to the following omni channel apps –

• Ginesys ERP and BI: Complete Retail ERP that is the centrepiece of Ginesys One with capabilities for dynamic decision making, merchandizing, procurement, warehousing, accounts, and distribution.
• Ginesys Desktop POS: Desktop based application for in-store billing and inventory management.
• Zwing Cloud POS: Web-based POS application that also works on Android mobile POS.
• Browntape OMS: Ecommerce order and inventory management that integrates with all the marketplaces and webstore platforms.
• Casa: Customer loyalty, CRM and lifecycle marketing suite with multiple apps.
• EaseMyGST: GST app for creating the E-invoices, E-way bills and filing GST returns in an automated manner.
• Support for 3^rd party integrations: The suite is also pre-integrated with various popular retail tech apps, marketplaces, and Ecommerce suites

Ginesys is hoping that with the new suite of applications it will be able to drive retail transactions of up to 1 lakh crore annually.

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SINGAPORE, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced that the company’s mymobility® digital care management platform won “The Care Management Initiative of the Year” award at this year’s Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards. mymobility® is a digital care management platform that uses iPhone® and Apple Watch® or Android devices to help surgeons to deliver support and guidance to their patients, as well as to assist patients to prepare for joint replacement, by providing the patient the ability to take an active role in their personal care and recovery process. The app contains personalised care plans connecting patients with their orthopaedic surgeon and health practitioners before and after the surgical implantation. Patients have access to educational content, information on exercises and frequently asked questions on personal care to optimize their recovery from the surgery. “We are absolutely delighted to be recognized by Healthcare Asia for the second consecutive year for our ZBEdge™ Connected Intelligence Suite,” said Sang Yi, Group President Zimmer Biomet Asia Pacific. “As a result of the pandemic, the healthcare industry had to immediately adapt and act in response to an unprecedented situation. mymobility® has enabled patients to receive support and guidance through a connected experience.” mymobility® is part of Zimmer Biomet’s ZBEdge™ Connected Intelligence Suite of digital and robotic technologies designed to deliver actionable insights with the goal of improving patient outcomes using data-powered clinical insights. “Innovation has been key to Zimmer Biomet’s growth, and we will continue to invest in new technologies that enable us to stay true to our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for people around the world,” Sang Yi added. About Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation. For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow Zimmer Biomet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)

Once upon a Trunk, the affordable e-commerce marketplace a home-grown brand has announced its rebranding to ‘Taggd’. Founded by Shivaani and Saanchi Jain, Taggd has made a mark in the fashion space as the fastest-growing indigenous home-grown & D2C delivery e-retailer. Keeping in mind its brand ethos, the fashion aggregator has entered the next phase of development and is a company that connects brands with customers through digital celebrities and new-age influencers, the fresh and vibrant rebranding was a conscious effort to create a new wave in the business. Further, the new identity connects with GenZ, whose members are bolder and love to explore new trends in fashion.

Shivaani Jain, Founder, Taggd

“We at Taggd are tagging our customers with the best of fashion & style guides from digital celebrities. It’s a terminology that sits very popular amongst the millennials and we’ve created quite a collection on the platform that will truly satiate the fashion needs of our patrons.  So let’s all be Taggd together,” said, Shivaani Jain, Founder, Taggd.

‘Taggd’ will continue to create opportunities for exclusive home-grown brands. The unique model of i-commerce (influencer commerce) and virtual stores offers its services to emerging brands while simultaneously targetting home-grown and fledgling young D2C brands and Instagram boutiques. In addition to apparel, it also offers studios, stylists, content, and merchandise for influencers, making it not just a store but an experience. Besides, Taggd will seek to aid influencers in content creation while also facilitating engagement with consumers.
Fashion never fades away, and like fashion, Taggd is here to stay. And with its new identity, this brand is all set to be the new face of fashion.

About Taggd

Taggd, a venture of Shivaani Jain and Saanchi Jain, is an e-commerce marketplace that exhibits the collections of India’s home-grown brands at affordable prices. Based in Delhi, the platform was launched in 2015 with a vision to become the fastest home-grown delivery e-retailer brand. The portal caters to the fashion aspirations of women in the age group of 25 to 45 years.

The online portal reaches out to 22,000+ pin codes of Metropolitan and Tier 1 cities. Boosting the fashion quotient in the market, Taggd has been manifesting designers’ true potential and offering customers a vast range of apparel, jewellery, home décor, and kidswear. Delivering to the farthest regions, the platform is catering to consumers across the country and further envisions to reach out to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in the near future.

Website Link: www.taggd.com.

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