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  • Annakut Mahotsav held at Swaminarayan temple, first time since Corona

    Annakut Festival

    Navsari, November 5: For the first time since Corona, Annakut Mahotsav was held at Swaminarayan temple with a discount, more than 350 dishes were served. Many Haribhaktas darshan along with GPSC chairman Dinesh Dasa also took advantage of the darshan.

    In 2019, the old Swaminarayan temple adjacent to the Navsari highway was renovated. This magnificent temple, similar to the dream of Sarvesarva Pramukhswami of BAPS, was inaugurated by the successor Mahant Swami after visiting his Dham. Since then, this magnificent temple has become a center of attraction in the whole of South Gujarat. In which more than 350 dishes were offered to the Lord. In which a large number of Haribhaktas and politicians including saints took advantage of Thakorji’s vision.

    Dinesh Dasa, a native of Navsari and a member of the GPSC board, reached the temple early in the morning and took advantage of the darshan. At the same time, politicians including MLA Piyush Desai, district BJP president, Ashok Dhorjia also started the new year with Aarti.

    Sant Purushottam Charan Swami of Navsari BAPS Temple said that about 350 materials were used in Annakut in which volunteers and Haribhaktas worked tirelessly to make Annakut glorious and attractive. A large number of Haribhaktas were seen at the Swaminarayan temple, while Sejal Patel, a devotee of the BAPS Swaminarayan sampraday said the lockdown had been going on since the temple was built. Due to which darshan in the temple was not possible for 2 years. But when the government has given permission this year, we are seeing an atmosphere of happiness in all Haribhaktas. We have been waiting for this day for a long time. We are very happy to see the food of God.

  • Adani, SBI among trendsetters as green financing picks up the pace in post-pandemic India

    Green financing in post-pandemic India takes precedence as players like ReNew Power, Adani and SBI look to explore new opportunities

    Ahmedabad, November 5: A new form of financing has taken over in the post-pandemic world. Green financing has become the ‘next big thing’, attracting the attention of investors across the globe. The temporary disruption of the economy has revamped its outlook as terms like sustainability become more prevalent.

    Data from the Economic Survey 2019-20 revealed India to be the second-largest emerging green market. Transactions worth $10.3 billion were recorded in the first half of 2019 alone, highlighting the fast pace at which companies are taking to green investment. This is evident in the way heavyweights like Reliance, Tata, Adani, SBI, ReNew Energy, etc., are adopting green financing as part of their business practices. The ensuing paradigm shift is expected to open new opportunities worth $3.1 trillion to investors and companies alike.

    Green financing is not new to India. Numerous green bonds and similar fund raising strategies have been employed by both companies and banks in the past. The historic importance of banks in India’s economic growth has, however, put the onus on them to increase their contributions towards the country’s sustainable growth. Dinesh Khara, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI), said that the banking sector needs to accelerate green lending. Emphasizing the need to sensitize India’s financial sector to the importance and benefits of green finance, Khara pushed for a formal definition of green finance which would help design effective policy regulations for the green sectors.

    Green bonds have become a firm favourite for entities looking to finance their renewable projects and garnered a lot of traction in the recent past. ReNew Power, Adani, SBI, IDBI, Axis Bank and many more players have already issued green bonds worth millions. Adani, for example, raised a whopping USD750 million to finance the construction of its renewables projects. With over 11GW in its pipeline, Adani is one of the leading renewables company in India. The company has already overhauled its set target of 25GW renewables capacity this year even as it aims to become the world’s largest renewables company by 2030.

    SBI was also one the many Indian banks that offered green bonds. It listed green bonds worth $100 million on India INX’s Global Securities Market Green Platform in April this year, having already listed its maiden green bond issuance of $650 million on the same platform earlier. Green bonds issued by financial institutions provide a valuable addition to the ones issued by companies like Adani. Loans are another way SBI is approaching the subject of green finance. The lender has already adopted new policies that will ensure borrowers are keeping up with the latest ESG practices. For example, loans exceeding Rs.50 crores would be issued to a borrower only after an evaluation on the basis of various ESG parameters.

    Although the sudden thrust towards green financing is a huge positive, it is not without its own challenges. Studies show that while assets under ESG funds have grown by 27 per cent in Q1 2020, a massive funding gap still exists. Bridging this gap will be paramount to unlocking new avenues for growth. What remains to be seen is if stakeholders like Adani and SBI are willing to go all out and accelerate India’s transition to a truly green economy.

  • Antariksh Group Bags Indian Excellence Award in Developing Logistics Parks

    New Delhi (India), November 5: Another award was presented to the Antariksh Group, a leading brand in Logistics Parks at the Indian Excellence Awards 2021 function organized by Abhigyane Foundation in New Delhi. CA L. V. Rathi and Bhagwanji N Patel, the founders of the Antariksh Group, were presented with the award for their contribution in the industry of Logistics Parks.

    Antariksh Group has touched new heights in almost a decade, the group has grown rapidly in the MMR region of Maharashtra, which has provided more employment to the people of small villages as well as many multinational companies in their Logistic and supply services. In Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, as there is no place to live for the people, then there are usually many problems for the Logistic storage places there. Antariksh Group has developed suitable sites in the Thane district adjoining Mumbai and developed a large amount of Logistics space. The group has till date provided more than 12.5 million square feet of space to multinational companies including many brands like Amazon, Flipkart, Jaguar, D Mart, DB Schenkar, DHL, Bajaj, Delhivery, Apple and Pidilite.

    According to CA L. V. Rathi, founder of Antariksh Group, “Our only goal is to accelerate the pace of our development work and provide employment opportunities to maximum number of people. All the credit for our achievements goes to our team which gives impetus to our work while facing many challenges.”

    Talking about the people working in the Antariksh Group, all the people are experts, including many CAs, engineers, architects, legal advisors and secretaries.

    On this occasion Bhagwanji N Patel, Co-Founder of the group said, “We are working on providing employment opportunities to thousands of people in the coming days. Our one project of 35 lakh square feet is almost complete. Also, our project of about 1 crore square feet is in the line-up. Due to which many people will get employment and many companies will get an opportunity to join us, which will increase the GDP of the country.”

    Industrialists and ministers from various sectors were present in the award ceremony held in the Constitution Club of New Delhi.

  • Go Green initiative By a Mega Church (Bethel AG) in Bangalore.

    Rev. Dr. MA Varughese and his son Rev. Abraham Varghese planting the first sapling of 1,000 they pledged to plant.

    Bengaluru, November 5: Bengaluru’s mega church celebrated their Pastor’s 75th Birthday on the 4th this month.

    To mark the legacy and contribution of their Pastor, Bethel AG Church has taken a pledge to plant 1000 trees (Saplings) in Bangalore city on the occasion of Rev. Dr. MA Varughese’s birthday.

    Bethel AG Church is one of the largest congregation in Bangalore which made headlines few months back with their innovative gathering of “Drive-In Service” during the peak of Covid times – now in news again as they celebrate and extend gratitude to their Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. MA Varghese on his 75th Birthday for his ministry and dedication all these years.

    Picture of Bethel AG Church | Drive In Service | Preaching By Rev. Abraham Varghese.

    As a mark of respect, dignitaries from the Government of Karnataka were also present for the meeting on 4th November 2021, to honour the contributions of this humble man in the city.

    Dignitaries. From the left, Mr. Salim Ahamad, Community Leader & Former Corporator Mr. Anand alongside Bethel AG Church’s other linguistic Pastors’. And from the office of Hon. Revenue Minister Shri R Ashok (Mr. James Paul) honouring Rev. Dr. MA Varughese (Right).  

    Members of his Church held a thanksgiving meeting on his birthday, and the church plans to further hold various small meetings up until the month of May 2022, this is in line with the covid protocol and to keep gatherings safe.

    Rev. Dr. M A Varughese has ministered to live audiences in more than 45 countries, reached out to many more through television and social media, authored 13 books, he also served with the armed forces in his early days, and continues to go strong, braving all the odds. Not once has he deterred from challenges he had to face, particularly the ones related to his health.

    Bethel AG Church now hosts more than 25,000 members making them one of the largest and most influential churches in the country. The church is actively involved in social activities, specifically supported needy families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown months during the year 2020, not just locally but nation-wide, this is apart from supporting foster homes, and people in need. Also, to note their extensive works during the Kerala Flood Relief in the year 2018.

    Dr. Varughese, blessed with two children, who are Rev. Abraham Varghese and Rev. Johnson V, who took up the mantle from their father and humbly serving as Pastors of other linguistic groups of Bethel AG Church.

  • Krishna Gajera, a pathology technician wins the title of ‘Best Personality’ at WOW fashion pageant in Surat

    Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 03: For Krishna Nirmal Gajera, a pathology technician, it was a dream come true when she was crowned ‘Best Personality’ in the Mrs Gujarat category at the WOW-Wings for Dreams fashion and beauty pageant held in the city.

    Krishna, born on September 10, 1983, is working as a pathology laboratory technician. Since her childhood days, she wanted to become a model. Her hobbies are dancing, reading, music and modeling.

    After winning the Best Personality title, Krishna said, “I am delighted to win the title of Best Personality. It’s dream come true. I am thankful to Preeti Jaiin Bokadia for bringing out my capability and giving me the platform to showcase my talent, “

    The WOW-Wings for Dreams fashion and beauty pageant was held on the main titles such as King of India, Queen of India, Mrs. Gujarat, Ms. Gujarat, and Teen Gujarat. The Dhwalin was a winner of the title King of India, Reema Raulji was Mrs. Gujarat runners-up, Jiya Bhavsar was second in Queen of India title, Dhara Gadara won Mrs. Gujarat title, Nikhita Keswani got Beauty with a brain title.

    Pinky Gohil became the winner of Best Attitude in the Mrs. Gujarat category and Charmi Bhavsar was crowned Teen Gujarat. A fashion and beauty event was followed by a Photoshoot Round, Talent Round, Grooming Round, Introduction Round, Q&A round, and the Finale. Preeti & Wow Wings for Dreams have a team, Presha Creation – Prem Gada, who manufactures crowns and sashes. Neerja Kalawatia is a Groomer. S K Investments (Ketan Chhapgar) and Surkaivalyam Music Classes (Joy Sir) are sponsors, and Krushi Bhavsar, Mamta Bhavsar are supporters. The team has a mission to organize 100 fashion shows in upcoming years, in respect to public demand, the organizer has decided to include the kids’ category as well.

  • IIT Delhi emerges as a breeding ground for innovation with special emphasis on AI

    November 03: IIT Delhi has emerged as a breeding ground for innovation, experimentation and development of various advanced technology-backed solutions. In the wake of changing dynamics and needs, owing to the onset of the pandemic and other multitude of challenges, the institute has played a key role in bridging the gap to cater to the new-age problems in recent times. The institute has laid special emphasis on artificial intelligence in this regard.

    Recently, IIT Delhi went on to establish an independent ‘School of Artificial Intelligence (ScAI)’ on its campus. When it comes to the research and educational activity in AI, the institute is already a leader in Asia. A high number of quality publications in AI has given it the edge over the last ten years. Moreover, IITians have been spearheading the AI revolution in India on the back of astounding technical prowess.

    One of the recent examples is that of Joydeep Sen Sharma, an IITian who revolutionized big data and AI. After graduating from IIT Delhi, he worked in various companies, including Yahoo, Oracle Corp, Dasti Appliance, Facebook. Joydeep became the founder of Qubole, the first vendor to introduce Auto-scaling Hadoop/Spark/Presto clusters, etc. He is currently working as an advisor at NextBillion.ai.

    Similarly, many other names operating in the industry have the IIT connection, including the technology investors. For instance, RajatKhare of IIT Delhi has been mainly focused on deep-tech investments, including AI. “The advanced tech has the potential to change the way we operate in various sectors. It can not only enhance the efficiency of the operations but also open new endeavours in the coming time,” says RajatKhare.IIT Delhi‘s another gem is Prashant Warier, the co-founder and CEO of Qure.ai, a firm that uses deep learning to make healthcare accessible and affordable.

    Qure.ai interprets CT Scans, X-Rays and MRIs using deep learning technology. It creates automated diagnostic reports to help radiologists make faster and more accurate decisions. Likewise, Srikanth Velamakanni, the co-founder and Group Chief Executive and Vice Chairman at Fractal Analytics, is another entrepreneur who aims to leverage the potential of AI to boost the decision of every human in an enterprise. His problem-solving skills and decision-making are backed by the IIT connection too.

    Overall, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that IITians have spearheaded the AI revolution in India. Especially, IIT Delhi has been at the forefront of tech integration, opening new possibilities to benefit a number of sectors in the long run.

  • Kingston Technology First Third-Party Supplier to Receive Intel Platform Validation on DDR5 Memory

    16GB and 32GB DDR5 UDIMM Compatible with Intel Platforms

     Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 03: Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its forthcoming DDR5 UDIMMS have received Intel Platform Validation. This marks the first and arguably most important milestone in validating compatibility between Kingston DDR5 memory solutions and Intel platforms utilizing DDR5.

    Kingston’s introductory portfolio of DDR5 memory will be the first in a series of high performance, low to high capacity, multiple form factor solutions in support of DDR5 based platforms debuting over the next year. After developing the next generation of DDR memory, Kingston is providing over 10,000 DDR5 UDIMM samples to major motherboard manufacturers and technology partners in support of the platform launch. By supporting partners early, Kingston is doing its part to lay the foundation for a successful product launch.

    For over three decades, Kingston has been the memory brand customers choose to power their systems. Earlier this week, Kingston announced it has been ranked as the top third-party DRAM module supplier in the world according to the latest rankings by revenue from analyst firm TrendForce. This marks the 18th consecutive year the company has held the top spot and solidifies Kingston as a leading force in the market. With the launch of new platforms on the horizon, Kingston is gearing up to bring a range of DDR5 memory modules to market, featuring enhancements to performance, data integrity, density, and scalability for years to come.

    “We are looking forward to unveiling our latest DDR5 portfolio and have made significant investments into enabling the upcoming launch,” said Kingston. “By early sourcing of components during a global shortage to enhancing our production infrastructure with the latest DDR5 platforms, we are able to support high volume demand. From the partner level through to the end-user, Kingston Is With You, and here to take the lead with the next generation of memory.”

  • Union Minister Ramdas Athawale launched the outlet of Massimo Pizzeria

    Now Mumbaikars can enjoy traditional wood-fired Pizza at Massimo Pizzeria

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 03:     Mumbai is known for its fast-paced life and lip-smacking food. Recently, Mumbai has got another food outlet Massimo Pizzeria. Pizza is a dish of Italian origin, but with its popularity, one can find it in every city. With time, pizza has become a global and most popular food in the world. Massimo Pizzeria was launched in Mumbai by Mehboob khan, promoters of popular food joint Carters Blue. The Massimo Pizzeria outlet on Bandra Carter Road was inaugurated by Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment.

    On this occasion Mehboob Khan, Promoters Carter Blue & Massimo Pizzeria said that we are in the business of fine dining in Mumbai for the last many years our main speciality so far is Lebanese food, but I have noticed that some of the fast-food in Mumbai, especially pizza, there is no innovation or fusion. Every outlet has its speciality, but I didn’t find anything new and different, so from here, the idea of Massimo Pizzeria started; our special thing is that the pizza is prepared with the traditional technique of firewood. We have kept the taste and variety of Massimo Pizzeria international while also blending Indian flavors. Customers can enjoy the live cooking of natural wood pizzas at our outlets.

    Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said that “Mumbai offers popular cuisines from all over the world. I would like to wish the promoters all the best for the new outlet of Massimo Pizzeria, which is ideal for youngsters and family outings by the seaside of Bandra. I believe people will love the new flavors and varieties at Massimo Pizzeria.

    Soon after the Bandra outlet of Massimo Pizzeria, a food joint will also be launched in Dadar. In the future, along with fast food, fine dining will also be added to the menu. Massimo Pizzeria plans to open more outlets in the Mumbai suburb.

  • Samarth Eldercare is all about taking care of ageing parents in India and abroad

    New Delhi [India], November 3: If you are an Indian professional or entrepreneur working in a large city in India or abroad, you no longer need to be concerned about your elderly parents living alone. Samarth Eldercare, a social enterprise founded by IIT, IIM, Cambridge, Yale, McKinsey, and Citi alumni, provides high-quality support for the physical and social needs of elderly parents living alone anywhere in India.

    It is not uncommon for people to take important career decisions or life-altering moves such as relocation to India or within India, passing over advancements, even giving up their jobs to support ageing parents.  While part of it is due to a strong sense of responsibility Indian feel to care for elders, the truth is that it takes an important share of the mind of so many Indian adults.

    Samarth Eldercare serves people in India and 22 other countries to look after their elders in more than 60 cities. A visit to their website https://samarth.care/ shows a service menu that is fairly comprehensive and includes emergency and hospitalization management, healthcare support, doctor visits, medicine management on the one hand, and convenience needs such as home services, documentation, banking, renewals, accompanying on visits on the other.

    Not only this, Samarth keeps the elders engaged and their minds active with hobbies, online and offline meetups, in-person consultation, counselling, etc. The organization also conducts sessions on technology, entertainment money matters, etc., with medical experts from hospitals such as Fortis, financial experts from firms like Anand Rathi, and musical concerts and games with professional and amateur performers.

    Asheesh Gupta, Founder of Samarth Eldercare and an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Calcutta, experienced first-hand the challenges of supporting elders while working globally with McKinsey & Company. He says, “Our approach is to act as an institution in the same way that a son or daughter would act with their parents. As a result, the scope of the assistance is virtually limitless. While we have customized plans based on the situation, we understand that you cannot anticipate every need. Our team approaches problems in the same way that a son or daughter would.”

    The model involves a very interesting blend of touch and tech, focusing on building trust and reliability with compassion and teamwork.

    Anuradha Das Mathur, Co-Founder who works extensively in the area of empowerment and leadership for women, says, “We go to great lengths to bring in the right people and keep them excited about the team. Technology allows them to focus on things that leverage their passion and commitment while also improving reliability, transparency, and speed.”

    In addition, the company is made up of more than 90% women, many of whom have advanced degrees such as a PhD or an MBA and professional experience in education, business, and counselling, added Mathur.

    During Covid, the organization was a lifeline for hundreds of families, providing assistance during the peak of lockdown and even assisting with isolation and depression. It has also collaborated with leading global organizations such as IBM to provide this support to team members who may require it for their immediate or extended families.

  • A life-changing meet organized by Surat’s Progress Club attracted 1k entrepreneurs from across the country

    Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 03: More than 1,000 entrepreneurs from Surat and across the country participated in the meet titled ‘Rubaru-2.0’ (Meet the Leader) organized by the Surt-based Progress Club, which was founded by the well-known motivational speaker, Mr. Sanjay Rawal.

    Rubaru-2.0, a 5th common meet of the entrepreneurs organized by Progress Club in Surat, consisted of a total of 11 chapters, two chapters of the Progress Club Digital and the Women Progress Club chapter. Motivational speaker and founder of Progress Club, Mr. Sanjay Rawal, addressed the huge gathering of entrepreneurs in his signature style and shared his wisdom on how to become successful entrepreneurs, and suggested practical solutions to succeed.

    According to Mr. Rawal, there are four pillars of success—Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. One needs to work on the two pillars—Dharma and Moksha—and the rest will be taken care of by the almighty God. A life lived for the sake of showing off to others is a sin. Having a calm body and mind will bring heaps of wealth, and taking care of small things in life will make the ‘Best’ version of your personality.

    The Progress Club, which started with just eight entrepreneurs to spread the spirit of ‘Let’s Grow Together’, has today grown into a vast family of 1,000 entrepreneurs in India.

    Kamal Deora, the chief mentor of the Progress Club, said, “The objective of the Club is to not to promote the business growth of the members, but ‘making a human being, who cares’. As soon as this is achieved, a new chapter of cohesive development begins in one’s life. Entrepreneurs will get the solutions for Sales problems, time management, family relationship, staff issues, etc., as the by-product.”

    Deora added, “Progress Club is an ideology that connects people with mutual trust and honesty and motivates them to help each other.”