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German market leader in financial and tax software, Buhl group announces introduction of game changing Point of Sale (P.O.S) solution on its flagship product Imprezz

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Invests 5 million Euros in Indian operations; lists over 200,000 household brands and products on its P.O.S feature on the android app targeting single outlets and mom-n-pop retail stores.

Bengaluru, 5th October 2021: German pioneer and market leader in financial and tax software, The Buhl Group, with an annual turnover of € 150 million with 13 offices across Europe and Asia and 50 software products, today announced its plans for India, with a vision to enable and transform the country’s various businesses. Imprezz is a business operations software that manages accounting, GST compliant invoicing, inventory, customer data, order processing etc for various industries like services, manufacturing, automobile, and more. What makes Imprezz unique is its Point of Sale (P.O.S) solution on the mobile app with 2,00,000 available product data for grocery and kirana merchants.

The Imprezz software application which is available both on web and as an android app has helped business from diverse industries generate invoices worth ₹ 600 crores from more than 22,000 small and medium businesses. With the launch of its end-to-end Point of Sale (P.O.S) solution on the mobile app, Imprezz promises to be a game changer for the neighbourhood grocery and kirana stores by providing a feature equivalent to a cash register popularly used by the retailers to manage their sales, inventory and customer data. The P.O.S application has been successfully beta tested by over 100 retailers across Bengaluru and Mumbai.

Announcing the group’s plans for India India, Moritz Buhl, Managing Director and CEO, The Buhl Group, said, “We are happy to introduce the P.O.S solution on our flagship product Imprezz for the Indian market. India is one of the largest retail market in the world and yet is unique in that it is characterized by its unorganised retail, primarily kirana stores. The pandemic in the last year has forced retailers to adopt digitisation more than ever before and we feel this is just the right time to offer Imprezz P.O.S to the retail market here. Our test phase in Bangalore has provided us a very positive response and we are looking to scale pan-India soon. We are confident in the leadership spearheaded by our country head Amit and in the team that he has put together for us here”

Amit Mundra, CEO and Country Manager, Buhl Data Service Pvt. Ltd. added, “India was among the few countries world over to show growth in retail sales in 2020. The retail market size in India is expected to grow to 1.7 trillion USD by 2026, according to a report by Statista. Groceries contribute to 65% of India’s retail and more than half of them belong to the unorganised segment – single outlet supermarket and neighbourhood provision stores. Therefore, it is only appropriate for us to target this vertical for Imprezz in the initial phase of its launch in India. We have listed over 200,000 brands on the P.O.S mobile app even as we launch and we hope to expand this to another 500,000 in the next three months. Such a large and comprehensive listing of brands and products and the app’s capability to address inventory management, invoicing, payments and customer profile management and overall supply chain, together make it compelling for retailers to adopt it, making their processes more efficient and their lives easier.”

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With a grin, Union Bank of India is going the extra mile – MD and CEO Sri Rajkiran Rai G.

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Photo Caption: [Sri Rajkiran Rai G (center) Lighting the lamp during inauguration of the Top Executives Meeting.
Standing (L to R) Sri D Chandra Mohan Reddy, Field General Manager, Bengaluru, Sri M V Balasubramanyam, Field General Manager, Mangaluru, Smt Annapurna S, Field General Manager, Chennai and Sri Vishweshwaran R, General Manager, Central Office, Mumbai]

Bengaluru – 4th October, 2021 : Union Bank of India is a name with a mission to be a customer centric organization known for its differentiated customer service leveraging on technology and an experienced workforce. The MD and CEO of Union Bank of India, Sri Rajkiran Rai G addressed Top Executives of South India at the glittering Mysore Hall of ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru. The primary motto of the meeting was to build beneficial and lasting relationships with customers by resolving the practical hurdles faced during the difficult times of COVID. He thanked the entire staff members and acknowledged their efforts and contribution to the growth of the nation during the pandemic by providing relief to needy segments and also driving a successful amalgamation.

Photo Caption: [Sri Rajkiran Rai G (center) Lighting the lamp during inauguration of the Top Executives Meeting.
Standing (L to R) Sri D Chandra Mohan Reddy, Field General Manager, Bengaluru, Sri M V Balasubramanyam, Field General Manager, Mangaluru, Smt Annapurna S, Field General Manager, Chennai and Sri Vishweshwaran R, General Manager, Central Office, Mumbai]

He also conveyed the special recognition and appreciation to Union Bank of India by Hon. Finance Minister in her recent meeting for providing extraordinary services while braving COVID and supporting economic recovery of the nation.

All the customers of erstwhile Corporation Bank and erstwhile Andhra Bank have been migrated to Finacle 10 CBS of Union Bank of India in a record time with least inconvenience to Customers i.e. without effecting any change in their account numbers, debit cards or Net Banking credentials. Union Bank of India is launching Vision 2025 Transformation Phase 2 project which includes many new initiatives to enhance customer service. It is pertinent to mention that the Bank has already accomplished administrative amalgamation process with roll out of new Organisation Structure which is the best in the class in Banking Industry. Bank has also won award from the Hon. Finance Minister of India for best performance under EASE 3.0 agenda.
On this achievement MD and CEO of Union Bank of India, Sri Rajkiran Rai G said “We are extremely happy to launch End-to-End Digital Journey to compete with new age players and which suit GenNext customers by improving our TAT. Union bank of India is coming up with multiple initiatives including digitized back office and branches, CRM Lead Management, Stressed Asset Management Module and Credit monitoring portal, Trade Finance end to end digitization of import, export, remittances, guarantee etc to provide customer service by click of a button.”

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Maeva Store launches in Bengaluru

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Your home should tell a story of who you are and be a collection of what you love– Nate Berkus.

01st October 2021, Bengaluru: Maeva, the brainchild of Ramesh Flowers India (P) Ltd, which is a subsidiary of the international GALA GROUP launches its first retail store-cum-experience centre in Bengaluru today. Each product in their collection is created with the thought that it will soon be a part of someone’s home or celebration, and fragrances that will trigger sweet memories. Their range of products vary from dried flower arrangements, scented candles, diffusers, essential oils, pooja boxes, potpourri, torans, christmas decor, incense sticks, etc. to add to the beauty of your home.

Maeva in Tahitian means ‘welcome’. The brand manifesto is ‘a collection of keepsakes, of smell and sound, of warmth, of small victories, of language, and travel, of kindness and courage, of love and its manifestation.’ All of Maeva’s products are made with recycled elements derived from agro by-products and minor forest waste. The raw materials for their products are sourced from artisans from all around the country. These are then painstakingly hand processed into the final product at their workshops in and around Tuticorin. The finished products add immense value and beauty to your home, and they can further be recycled.

The Maeva journey began with the drive to produce thoughtful and personal gifts that bring a sense of joy, love and peace.  Their team is committed to continuously bring luxurious, long-lasting and versatile home decor to the Indian market. The brand proudly promotes the idea of Artisanal Living by ensuring each product is handmade and unique. “Our brand truly believes in women. We are proud that more than 80% of employees at our Indian subsidiary are female. Also, we are continuously engaging these women in several mentoring initiatives for personal and overall growth” highlights Tanja Lockwood, CMO of GALA GROUP.

Maeva came into existence in 2017 to celebrate joyous moments in your home. Over the last 4 years, the brand has made its mark online and received an overwhelming response from their customers. Their website, www.themaevastore.com has a listing of over 500 different products. The brand aims to be a one-stop-shop for all home and lifestyle needs, and to be the preferred choice for any sort of gifting. “We want our customers to experience the product before they make it a part of their lives, to be able to touch, feel and choose the ones they resonate with.” says Mr. P.S Suresh, CEO, Maeva India and Ramesh Flowers.

“Considering the wide range of products, having a retail-cum-experience store was one of our primary objectives, which we have now fulfilled. We want to continuously strive to get international standards & quality home decor to the Indian market. Our aim is to see the brand reach every home in India and go global.” adds Raina Singhwi Jain, Head of Marketing, Maeva India and Ramesh Flowers.

Address: Maeva,Door No 1056, 1st Cross, 7th Main, HAL 2nd Phase, Indiranagar, Bengaluru – 560038

Store timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

Contact Number: 7397704430

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Overproduction of tears and blocked ducts – The major cause of Eye-watering says Dr. Bindiya Hapani

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October 1, 2021: Tears to a certain level are vital for the eyes as it aids in keeping the eyes lubricated and helps removing any foreign bodies and dust particles. Dr. Bindiya Hapani, Ophthalmologist, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Bengaluru, explains the science behind the watering of the eyes. In medicine, an overflow of tears onto the face, other than caused by normal crying is referred to as Epiphora. It is a clinical sign or condition that constitutes insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes, in that tears will drain down the face rather than through the nasolacrimal system.

Dr. Bindiya Hapani says, “The main causes of watering are overproduction of tears ( reflex tearing)  and blocked ducts. In babies, the most common cause is blocked ducts. Some are born with underdeveloped ducts, which can clear up in a few weeks when the duct develops fully. There is also a risk of infection if the tear duct is narrowed or blocked, resulting in a stagnant tear in the tear sac. While in adults and older kids, the most common cause is overproduction of tears.”

Dr. Bindiya Hapani shares some of the common problems related to eye-watering are as follows: 

Ocular Foreign Body :

In case a foreign body enters into the eye, first, the eye should be thoroughly washed with clean water at room temperature, and the patient should not rub the eye. In case the foreign body sensation still persists,  the patient should consult an ophthalmologist. Self removal of foreign body can be harmful. Whereas, in case of chemical injury, initially the eye should be washed with copious amounts of clean water, and the patient must consult an ophthalmologist immediately.

Allergic Conjunctivitis is caused by an allergen that causes an overreaction by the body’s immune system. It results in watering, itching, redness, and difficulty looking at the light. Patients must avoid the allergen, refrain from rubbing eyes, and avoid wearing contact lens and eye makeup. Cold compression helps in relieving these symptoms.

While in the case of infective conjunctivitis, symptoms like redness, pain, difficulty to look at light, stickiness, discharge can be present. The infection is contagious ( can spread to others)  and can be associated with cold and fever. Early treatment is always helpful.

Dry Eyes: A person can suffer from dry eyes due to various reasons like tear getting dried up too fast, not having the correct balance of water and mucus, windy conditions or air condition directing straight at the eye and  ageing. In such conditions,  eyes react by producing more tears. 

Different Eyelid problems  like in turning of eyelid margin or outward turning of lid margins or incomplete closure of eyelid  can cause watering.

Scratch in Cornea can be due to foreignbody, sand, insect, contact lens the patient should see an ophthalmologist immediately to prevent further infection. 

Blepharitis, it is due to blockage and infection of glands near the eyelid margin. Patients may suffer from watering, redness, itching, crusting over the lashes.

A stye, associated with blepharitis is a red swollen  lump that forms along the edge of the eyelid, close to the lashes (external), or inside or under the lid (internal), due to inflammation or infection of oil glands. 

A chalazion is the term given to stye in case it becomes chronic, without pain. If it is not resolved with warm compresses, and medical management surgery can be planned, in which by making a small incision, contents sare scooped out. 

Dr. Bindiya Hapani adds, “For symptomatic relief, the patient has to reduce the screen time, use of glasses with anti-reflective coating, a blue light filter can be used, and 20-20-20 rule should be practised, where every 20 minutes spent using a screen, the patient must try to look away at 20 feet distance for a total of 20 seconds and, warm compresses also help. Whereas, according to the level of dryness, artificial tears and gels should be added. In case of severe dryness, new modalities like IRPL (Intense Regulated Pulse Light Therapy) can be tried to open up the blocked glands.”

She concludes, “Any Injury or obstruction to the tear drainage pathway can cause severe watering, for which surgical management is necessary. Also, any tumour either benign or cancerous, like lacrimal gland tumour  can cause severe dryness, which will always require surgical intervention.”

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Pouja Roy, Student of Vah Vah! is crowned Mrs. India.

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· Vah Vah’s mission is to educate and prepare India’s youngsters for their future careers

· The company has Certified Professionals Courses in Makeup, Hairstyle & Nail Artistry

· Vah Vah! has welcomed students from 300+ cities in India and offers courses in three languages

30th Sep – Online vocational education company Vah Vah! Is pleased to announce that a graduate of its Professional Makeup Artist Course, student Pouja Roy was crowned as the winner of Dazzle Mrs. India International 2021 & Mrs. Kolkata India International 2021.

Pouja joined Vah Vah! to improve her skills in Makeup and be able to present the best version of herself in upcoming pageants. Speaking about the impact that Vah Vah had on her, she commented, “Vah Vah’s trainers have been a light of hope and positivity for me, this has given me the confidence I needed to participate”.

The startup’s mission is to educate and prepare India’s young and dynamic population for their future careers, training them in vocational skills so that they can find employment or run their own business.

Started in October 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Vah Vah!’s courses are designed for those looking to build a career or run their own entrepreneurial service business. 90% of the startup’s cohorts are women, with an all-India representation. The startup currently offers professional courses in Makeup, Hair Styling & Nail Artistry with plans to expand to other vocational skill sets.

On the course design, Co-Founder Akash Senapaty said, “We are very focussed on ensuring that the content is fresh, has depth and is relevant to current trends. That is why our students are able to shine in a variety of situations – even beauty pageants!”

Vah Vah!’s courses are offered in small batches, and students are sent well-designed learning kits for Professional Makeup, Hairstyle or Nail Artistry with all the material they need to complete the course. Students learn from experienced beauty industry professionals, who undergo further training before they teach at Vah Vah!. For example, the platform’s professional make-up artist course is a 22-day comprehensive training program across a variety of looks, such as fashion and bridal makeup, and includes career counselling and one-on-one Q&A time with trainers.

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