Bengaluru , July 13 , 2022 – Following its new international routes connecting key Indian cities to Vietnam , Vietjet now reveals a bigger network growth and implementation plan for the India market . The new flight services are planned to link Bengaluru to Hanoi , Da Nang , and Ho Chi Minh City ( Saigon ) , three of Vietnam’s most well – known business and tourism cities . The new routes are set to operate within the fourth quarter of 2022. The airline also plans to open new direct services to other major Indian cities by the year – end .
The announcement comes on the heels of the airline’s recent launch of direct routes connecting New Delhi , Mumbai to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and its soon – to – launch routes linking Mumbai and New Delhi with Phu Quoc islands , Southeast Asia’s favored beach destination in early September . The new direct flights will make it easier and more affordable for Indian visitors to travel not only to Vietnam but also connect to other Southeast Asia’s destinations of Bali , Bangkok , Kuala Lumpur , and Singapore or further to Northeast Asian cities of Seoul , Busan , Tokyo , Osaka , Fukuoka , Nagoya , and Taipei , etc. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia and home to a rich culture , diverse natural landscapes , delicious cuisine , and friendly local people , Vietnam has been a rising destination in recent years , drawing more and more world travelers , and routinely receiving praise from leading global travel magazines , including its attraction to Indian travelers . Being the country’s capital , Hanoi with over a thousand years of history , is home to enchanting lakes , unique urban areas such as the bustling Old Quarter and an array of fascinating heritage buildings . Meanwhile , Ho Chi Minh City , the country’s largest economic , financial and tourism hub , is a vibrant destination with incredible restaurants , shopping , nightlife and historical landmarks . Located in central Vietnam , Da Nang has been the world’s famous coastal destination and appealed world tourists in recent years thanks to its iconic landmarks of Golden Bridge and Dragon Bridge . The city also serves as a gateway to Vietnam’s other tourist attractions , including the ancient town of Hoi An , the former imperial citadel in Hue city , and Quang Binh , home of the spectacular caves . Vietnam has lifted all arrival regulations relating to Covid – 19 and travelers can enjoy a complete pre – pandemic fashion arriving in the country . Travelers from India can easily apply for e – visa and enjoy their coming trips to Vietnam .
ಇಂದು ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಾಯಕನಿಗೆ ವಿಶೇಷ ದಿನವಾಗಿದೆ. ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು ಸರ್ ! ನಮ್ಮ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಯಶಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ನೀವೇ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರರು. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಹಾಯವಿಲ್ಲದೆ, ನಾವು ಇಂದು ಇರುವ ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಎಂದಿಗೂ ತಲುಪಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ನಿಮ್ಮೊಂದಿಗೆ ಇರಲು ನಾವು ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಅದೃಷ್ಟವಂತರು. ದಿನವನ್ನು ಆನಂದಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಆನಂದಮಯ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರಿ ಸರ್.
FIRST PART: When Dr.Abdul Kalam Was The President , He Visited Coonoor. On Reaching , He Came To Know That Field Marshall Sir Sam Manekshaw Was In The Military Hospital there. Dr.Kalam Wanted To visit Sam , Which Was Unscheduled. Arrangements Were Made. At The Bedside , Kalam Spent About 15 Minutes.. Talking To Sam & Enquiring About His Health.
Just Before Leaving Kalam Asked Sam ‘ Are You Comfortable ? Is There Anything I Could Do ? Do You Have Any Grievance ? Or Any Requirement That Would Make You More Comfortable ?’ SEC0ND PART
Sam Said ‘Yes .. Your Excellency , I Have 0ne Grievance ‘
Shocked With Concern & Anguish , Kalam Asked Him What It Was.
Sam Replied ‘ Sir , My Grievance Is That I Am Not Able To Get Up & Salute My Most Respected President of My Beloved Country’. Kalam Held Sam’s Hand As Both Were In Tears. THIRD PART
But The Remaining Part Of The Tale With Regarding This Meeting Is That Sam Did Tell APJ That He Was Not Paid The Pension Of the Field Marshall’s Rank Till Then , For Nearly Twenty Years. FOURTH PART
An Aghast President Went To Delhi And Passed The Pension With Arrears Within A Week And Sent The Cheque Of Nearly Rs.1.25 Crores Through The Defence Secretary By A Special Plane To Wellington , Ooty , Where Sam Was Ailing.
That Is The Greatness Of APJ. FIFTH PART
But.. Then Sam Received The Cheque And Promptly Donated It To The Army Relief Fund.
Whom Will You Salute Now?
Indeed Those Real Heroes Are Missing Today.
GREAT MEN ARE MADE OF STERNER STUFF. THEY ACT MORE, TALK LESS AS THEIR HEARTS DO THE TALKING.
A call for ideas that carry potent solutions to five of the most burning social issues of 2022: food and agriculture, clean/green technology, waste management, health tech and assistive technology, and water management
The mega pitchfest involves personalized coaching by internationally trained venture coaches for shortlisted student entrepreneurs, a sponsored trip to Boston and cash and grants worth Rs 30 lakh for winners and runners-up
Ideas to be shortlisted basis the relevance of the identified problem, the feasibility of the proposed solution and identified market opportunity
July 7, 2022: GITAM (Deemed to be) University, in association with Startup India, Northeastern University Center for Emerging Markets (NUCEM), Boston and Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education (NUCEE), Boston, has launched the coveted SmartIDEAthon 2022 Challenge with over 1000+ student teams from across 27 states pitching start-up ideas that could help build sustainable and resilient communities through social innovation. All venture ideas are to be around five pertinent themes that are currently relevant to India.
The mega pitchfest involves personalized coaching for shortlisted student entrepreneurs, a sponsored trip to Boston and cash and grants worth Rs 30 lakh for winners and runners-up. The themes for 2022 align with India@75 – Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. These are food and agriculture, clean/green technology, waste management, health tech and assistive technology, and water management.
Student participants currently enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate programs and recent graduates can showcase their venture ideas in teams not exceeding two members.
In Round 1, a panel of top venture leaders will review the submitted minute-long video pitches and presentations for relevance and innovation. Up to 100 shortlisted applicants will make it to Round 2 and be invited for online Bootcamp sessions and coaching by ace entrepreneurship practitioners. After the panel re-assesses submitted ideas for innovation, scalability and impact, 32 shortlisted teams from Round 2 get to walk into the semi-finals.
The semi-finals and the grand finale will be organized in person at GITAM’s Visakhapatnam campus, where the teams will network with industry experts, entrepreneurs and other prominent guests. As the competition gets stiff, eight teams will pitch to an eminent jury and live audience on stage in an auditorium setting.
Besides Bootcamp-style and one-on-one coaching and prizes worth a total of Rs 30 lakh, winners and first runners-up will be flown to Boston for an all expenses-paid two-week stay hosted by Northeastern University. They will get to see and experience the vibrant Boston entrepreneurship ecosystem with trips to local incubators and accelerators and special mentoring by experts.
These Boston trips would be for the winner and runner-up teams of the Challenge and winners in the Best Social Impact Business Idea and the Best Woman-led Entrepreneurship Idea categories.
Mr. Krish Nangegadda, Chief Innovation Officer, GITAM (Deemed to be) University, said, “At GITAM’s Venture Development Center (VDC), we specialize in providing experiential entrepreneurship education to students of all disciplines. We have created a vibrant ecosystem of assets and events that enable creative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset to solve business and societal problems. SmartIDEAthon is one such event that offers a platform for young minds to propose solutions around the themes advertised. The coaches and mentors at the VDC are equipped to conduct bootcamps and one-on-one sessions to handhold and guide the students to refine their ideas and to prepare them for the pitching competition. This is going to be a truly enriching experience for the students and equally for the coaches and organizers as well.”
“The current ideathon is focused on themes which are of national importance; through this ideathon, we encourage students to work on startups that help build sustainable and resilient communities through social innovation. The focus is on identifying pressing problems in Indian society. The participants are encouraged to pitch ideas that will solve these problems and positively impact millions of people. We encourage students to explore technological, process, and design innovations,” said Prof Raja P Pappu, Director, Venture Development Centre, GITAM.
The platform provides an excellent opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to network. “When starting out, an entrepreneur’s network can open doors to critical opportunities, knowledge, and support that can be the difference between a venture that succeeds and one that fails. SmartIDEAthon curates these crucial experiences for an entrepreneur,” said Mahesh Varier, Deputy Director-VDC, GITAM. Speaking about participant diversity, he adds, this platform awards special recognition for women-led start-ups and innovations.
The previous edition of SmartIDEAthon Challenge witnessed an overwhelming response from students, with 250 team submissions from over 90 colleges in 17 states last year. Round 1 and 2 results will be out on July 15 and 22, respectively. The semi-finals and finale will take place in August 2022.
Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Launches First of its kind ” Dry Eyes Speciality Clinic “
Hospital offers free checkup and consultation till 15th August
Bengaluru / July 7 , 2022 : ” Cases of Dry eyes is increasing at an alarming rate everyday due to excessive usage of computers and mobile phones for longer durations than is the recommended norm . Furthermore , medical conditions such as diabetes , thyroid disorders , and Vitamin A deficiency can also trigger dry eyes , ” quoted Dr. Sanjana Vatsa , Cornea and Refractive Surgeon , Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital , Indiranagar at the launch of India’s first – of – its kind Dry Eye Clinic . The Dry Eye Clinic located at their specialist eye hospital in Indiranagar was inaugurated & offer on the eve of the launch of the new specialty clinic , Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital is offering free Dry Eye Evaluation & doctor consultation for the residents of Bengaluru till the 15th of August 2022 . As Bengaluru is the IT Capital of India , the number of IT professionals working from home / office and students attending online classes have increased in the recent times , resulted in a drastic increase of the cases of Dry Eye syndrome . According to the surgeons at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital , the cases have gone up from 10 percent to 30 percent over a very short period of time . The new Dry eye speciality clinic comprises of the latest and most advanced diagnostic technology with treatment options including the ” Intense Pulse Light Therapy ” which improves the quantity and quality of tears being produced by the eye . The therapy significantly reduces the signs and symptoms of dry eyes and specifically benefits those patient who do not find adequate relief with use of eye drops alone . Dr. Sanjana Vatsa , Cornea and Refractive Surgeon , Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital , Indiranagar said that : ” We have witnessed that the majority of people in the age group of 20 – 40 years complain of dry eyes and they are either working professionals or students who undergo online classes . Excessive use of electronic devices is known to affect eyes , commonly in the form of dry ” eyes . With over 30 percent increase in the recent months , we expect this to increase by a further 15 percent in the coming years . ” To ensure that one does not suffer from dry eyes , Dr. Vatsa recommended the usage of topical lubricating eye drops and gel to keep the eyes moist and hydrated . Moderate cases also require systemic medications in the form of tablets , in addition to eye drops . However , severe and chronic cases who do not respond well to topical or systemic medications can be benefited from advanced treatments such as ” Intense pulse light therapy ” to stimulate the glands around the eye to secrete more quantity and better quality of tears which help in significant improvement in the signs and symptoms of dry eyes . Dr. Archana S , Regional Head – Clinical Services , Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital , Bengaluru , pointed out saying , ” It is imperative the people do not ignore the symptoms of dry eyes . If one has a burning sensation in the eyes , foreign body sensation , itching , redness , blurring of vision , discomfort , etc. , one should immediately visit an ophthalmologist . Such symptoms if left untreated , can lead to pain , scarring , and in some cases vision loss as well . It is recommended people visit and get evaluated . ” . Dr. Triveni V Regional Head – Clinical Services , Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital , Bengaluru said that ” Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in Indiranagar is a refractive hub for the hospital chain . The center is equipped with advanced technology and the latest equipment to provide comprehensive eye care in a holistic manner . The hospital is housed on two floors , spread across approximately 5,000 sq ft . The center will give the patients 360 – degree comprehensive eye care under one roof , offering services such as general ophthalmology , cataract services , laser cataract surgery , retina & cornea services , glaucoma & orbit , refractive surgery , and pediatric ophthalmology ” .
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