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Virtual Edition of 12th Bengaluru India Nano 2022 opens on a high note

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– 12″ edition of Bengaluru India Nano with the theme ‘Nanotech for Sustainable Future’ began today

– The 3-day event has participation from over 2500 Delegates, over 75 National & International renowned speakers addressing over 25 immersive sessions

-The prestigious Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru India Nano Science Award presented to Prof. S. Swaminathan, SASTRA Deemed University, India

-Sessions by Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partners from Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan, Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)

Bengaluru, March 07, 2022:  12th Bengaluru India Nano, India’s flagship Nanotech Event focusing on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology was inaugurated by Shri Basavaraj S. Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka today, The event was presided over by Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS, Honorary Chairman, Vision Group of Nanotechnology, Government of Karnataka, National Research Professor & Linus Pauling Research Professor, Honorary President, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru. Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka; Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India and Shri Rizwan Arshad, Hon’ble Member of the Legislative Assembly, Shivajinagar Assembly Constituency were Distinguished Guests of Honour.

Prof. Navakanta Bhat, Chairman, Karnataka Vision Group on Nanotechnology. Government of Karnataka; Prof. Ajay Sood, FRS, Chairman, Conference Executive Committee- Bengaluru India Nano 2022; Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T; Department of Commerce & Industries, Government of Karnataka and Shri A.B. Basavaraju, IAS, Director (Technical), Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T; Managing Director, Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTEPS), Government of Karnataka also graced the occasion.

The three-day event is being organized in the virtual version by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, KSTEPS and JNCASR between March 7-9.

The prestigious Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru India Nano Science Award was presented to Prof. S. Swaminathan, Dean, Planning & Development, Director, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, SASTRA Deemed University, India.

With the focal theme ‘Nanotech for Sustainable Future’ the summit has witnessed participation of over 2500 Registered Delegates. The event consists of Multi-Track Conference where 75 National & International Speakers deliver lectures over 25 Sessions focusing on application of Nanotechnology across various sectors like Medicine, Manufacturing, Electronics, Hydrogen Economy, Food & Agriculture, Textile, etc and there are Tutorials focusing on Nano Fabrication, Bottom-Up Synthesis, Characterization Tools, and Nano Biology.

The event has stellar plenary speakers which include Prof. Federico Capasso, Harvard University, USA; Prof. Xiaodong Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Prof. Peidong Yang, University of California, USA and Prof. S. Swaminathan, SASTRA Deemed University, India to name.

This year there is a special emphasis given to Industry and International Participation with Sessions focusing on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Pharma & Medicine and Funding. Exhibition has participation of over 40 companies which are showcasing Nanotech Products, Services, and Innovations. Some of the Key Exhibitors include IIT Delhi, JNCASR, HHV, CIIRC, SASTRA University, CeNS, Institute of Nano Science & Technology, ARCI, CENSE, E-Spin Nanotech and 15 start-ups. As a desire to accelerate the journey from lab to market, there is also a Start-Up pitching session- NanoSparX where few promising companies make pitch to the industry and investor community.

Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partners sessions are Israel Nano Ecosystem- Connecting Academia & Industry; Infineon and Fraunhofer Institutes: Nanotech Made in Germany; Japan-India Co-Innovation through R&D; Come Innovate with the Netherlands Nano Ecosystem; Nano Canada and in North-Rhine-Westphalia: Navigating Nanotechnology for Manufacturing special address by Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart, Hon’ble Minister of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Tomorrow on Day 2, Bengaluru India Nano Innovation Award and Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowships will be presented. Poster Awards will be presented to top 10 Posters presented from over 140 Young Researchers who are displaying their research. There are special programmes for young brigade like Nano for the Young for graduate students and grand finale of first ever National Nanotech Quiz, which has witnessed students participation from 23 States & 5 Union Territories.

Delegates can network by using B2B Partnering tool and the virtual event will be available for access for 10 days after its closure. For more information visit http://www.bengaluruindianano.in

Media can register for the event by following link: https://bengaluruindianano.chkdin.com/registration/16455505

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JW MARRIOTT BENGALURU PRESTIGE GOLFSHIRE RESORT & SPA DEBUTS IN INDIA’S BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC NANDI HILLS REGION

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The Spectacular Luxury Resort Is a Haven of Breathtaking Design and Mindful Experiences

INDIA – (MARCH 5, 2022) – JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa. The luxury resort is nestled within the tranquil Nandi Hills region of Bengaluru, once an ancient hill fortress and the summer retreat of Indian royalty. Within this idyllic setting, the new resort aims to fulfill the JW Marriott brand promise to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body and revitalized in spirit.

“We are excited to expand the ‘JW Marriott’ brand with the opening of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa – the ninth JW Marriott property in India,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International. “As markets open after the pandemic hiatus, India is a key growth market for us. This luxury opening demonstrates our commitment to creating new benchmarks in service excellence in this region. Prestige Group is a valued partner, and this hotel is a testimony to our long-standing relationship and mutual quality standards. “

One of the leading real estate developers in the country, The Prestige Group has a legacy of over three decades in real estate development. It has diversified business models across the Residential, Office, Leisure, Retail, and Hospitality segments with operations across 8 key locations in India. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman & Managing Director of Prestige Group, said, “The launch of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa marks the beginning of a very special journey for us. The Prestige Group is delighted to extend its hospitality portfolio along with JW Marriott to offer our guests a remarkable hospitality and luxury experience. This 301-room resort is one of a kind in South Asia with a Convention Center spread over 35,000 sq. ft. with a 24,000 sq. ft. of pillarless space that can host over 4000 guests, making it the perfect venue to organize grand weddings, corporate events, award nights, etc. This resort will be the best in South Asia, and it will definitely be a one- stop destination for celebrations and business meetings.”

Inspired Design

The 301-room resort is nestled in the rolling greens of the 275-acre, award-winning Prestige Golfshire course and luxury residential development, and within a 20-minute drive from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Conceptualized by Bengaluru-based architectural firm Thomas and Associates, its sleek, modern architecture is inspired by the beauty of the region’s silk. The resort’s exceptional interiors were led by world-leading hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates of Singapore, and features a lobby with panoramic views of Nandi Hills, stunning landscaping, as well as sophisticated guest rooms and villas with private swimming pools and lawns.

Immersive Culinary Experiences

Overlooking the golf course and with indoor and alfresco seating in the pleasant climate of Nandi Hills, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa features six dining options for guests and locals. The Aviary is the resort’s all-day-dining restaurant with a chic, minimalist aesthetic and interactive live kitchens, serving Indian, Western and Asian cuisines in both buffet and a la carte styles. East, an Asian specialty restaurant with Japanese, Korean and Chinese menu items, features the finest and most nourishing produce, while Aaleeshaan, meaning ‘grandeur’ in the local dialect, offers North and South Indian cuisine in a palatial interior with magnificent views of the nearby hills. In the lobby, Vista the lounge showcases an extensive beverage list of handcrafted cocktails and a variety of specialty teas from around the world. Patisserie Truffle & Co serves gourmet coffees to complement its array of freshly baked delicacies, sandwiches, savories and healthy, customized salads. Set around the resort’s azure swimming pool, Flamingo Bar & Pool is an open-air dining space with a sunset terrace, featuring a swim-up bar serving delicious cocktails and fresh juices.

Replenished Spirits, Meaningful Connections

The resort’s 20,000-sq.ft. Spa by JW®️ is an exclusive private sanctuary that promises a complete revitalization of the mind, body and spirit, and offers seven luxurious therapy rooms, including two couple rooms, an Ayurveda room as well as a manicure and pedicure suite. Skilled therapists present an indulgent menu of signature spa treatments featuring locally sourced herbs and oils to expertly soothe, relax and invigorate tired bodies and minds.

JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa also features a modern, fully equipped fitness center, two outdoor pools, a lap pool and a temperature-controlled lagoon pool with a relaxing jacuzzi. The resort’s wide range of activities, including yoga and meditation sessions, cycling expeditions to explore the beautiful surroundings of Nandi Hills, as well as pleasant morning walks through the hotel’s JW Garden, encourage guests to be truly present and experience the destination to the fullest,

The JW Garden is a signature of the JW Marriott experience and features a calming space for guests to connect with nature, as well as fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables that guests can harvest and enjoy as part of their culinary journey on property. To further complement the resort’s commitment to healthy, fresh dining, a starter packet of seeds housed in sustainable packaging is gifted to all guests.

Around the resort, guests can relax and unwind amidst acres of calm greenery and serene landscaped gardens. Private nooks and secluded spaces intuitively located around the grounds, invite quiet moments of contemplation and reflection. The banks of the resort’s lake serve as an ideal spot to linger, while brief mindfulness rituals such as guided meditation sessions leave guests feeling deeply nourished and revitalized in body and soul.

For families traveling with children, the brand’s Family by JW™️ program is designed to bring families together and reconnect over shared, meaningful experiences. An exclusive Kids’ Club offers a full schedule of family-friendly programming, including sessions with a local magician, an afternoon of creative fun with art, as well as music and sightseeing tours on and off the resort.
Bespoke Events and Celebrations

JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa houses a fully equipped Convention Center, spread over 35,000 sq ft, accommodating up to 4,000 guests. The Convention Center is the first and largest of its kind in Bengaluru, with a 24,000 square foot, pillar-less ballroom, an ideal venue for large-scale events and lavish weddings. An additional 66,000 sq ft of open lawns and a range of smaller halls and breakout rooms provide the flexibility to accommodate transitional event set-ups, large-scale global conferences, exhibitions, outdoor music concerts and more.

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Latest-generation Western Apomorphine Therapy Devices for Parkinson’s Patients Launched in Bengaluru

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* This is for the first time that advanced, third-generation apomorphine pumps and pens used in Western countries, manufactured by German pharma major Ever Pharma, have been introduced in India by Celera Neuro Sciences
* These latest European drug-delivery devices are miles ahead of current apomorphine pumps available in India, which are unreliable and patient-unfriendly
* Apomorphine therapy offers an effective treatment option for various stages of Parkinson’s Disease. It can also be an alternative to DBS surgery which involves drilling holes in the patient’s skull and is unaffordable for most patients
* Celera Neuro Sciences is opening clinics in hospitals all over India in collaboration with prominent neurologists to administer apomorphine therapy to patients with these latest-generation Western pumps and pens

BENGALURU / March 5, 2021 : In a boon to patients of Parkinson’s Disease, advanced third-generation D-mine apomorphine pumps and pens (injections) manufactured by German pharma major Ever Pharma have been launched in Bengaluru by Celera Neuro Sciences.

The state-of-the-art apomorphine-delivery devices, widely used in Europe, were unveiled by Dr. K Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education & Health, Govt. of Karnataka, at the ongoing symposium on Parkinson’s Disease in Bengaluru, organized by King’s College London (KCL) and Parkinson’s Research Alliance of India (PRAI).

Said Dr. K Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education and Health, Govt. of Karnataka: “Considering the rising patient population of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in India, it is important to focus on technology and research for treatment solutions. Karnataka has a phenomenal healthcare and medical education ecosystem. We now need to increase investments in medical research. We want this collaboration between King’s College London (KCL) and Parkinson’s Research Alliance of India (PRAI) on Parkinson’s disease to be successful and will provide support in every possible way. I would like the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences to align with this great research initiative. We would provide not only professors, but also funds for this important research program on Parkinson’s. I would also like to allocate some funds for treatment of Parkinson’s patients in Karnataka out of the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust. This will be announced shortly by us after discussions.”

Said Dr. Babu Narayanan, Medical Director, Celera Neuro Sciences which has brought the products to India after getting DCGI approval: “Parkinson’s patients in India till now had only two options: oral pills for early stages of the disease, or Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for advanced stages. There was no other treatment available. These latest-generation European apomorphine-delivery devices fill this gap and offer an important medical option in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and improving quality of life. They ensure much better outcomes for patients who haven’t achieved optimum benefits with available drugs or are suffering from side-effects of oral medications.”

Said Bengaluru’s renowned Parkinson’s Disease specialist Dr. Prashanth LK: “India is emerging as a hot spot for Parkinson’s disease. Unlike most ageing-related disorders, Parkinson’s has many effective treatment options available. Apomorphine infusion therapies and rescue injections (pens) are the current state-of-the-art therapies for people with moderately advanced Parkinson’s disease. The PRAI-KCL collaboration has helped bring these advanced German devices to India for apomorphine therapy. These can be used as rescue therapies in people having unpredictable responses to oral medications, or as an infusion therapy for those requiring steady phase medication responses.”
Added Dr. Babu Narayanan: “Most patients in India cannot afford DBS. This procedure is also not a choice for all ages or stages of Parkinson’s Disease. Apomorphine is recommended for patients who have started to have motor fluctuations, which means the effect of oral medications is not lasting long enough. It is also an effective alternative for patients who are not the right candidates for DBS, or those who want to avoid surgery. In fact, international guidelines now recommend use of apomorphine therapy before considering DBS for patients. We are now in the process of opening clinics in hospitals all over India in collaboration with prominent neurologists who will administer apomorphine therapy to patients with these latest-generation Western pumps and pens.”
The current apomorphine pumps available in India are not patient-friendly and lack reliability. For example, patients need to refill them after breaking up to 20 ampules of apomorphine, which is difficult to do with trembling hands. In contrast, the third-generation D-mine apomorphine pumps, widely used in Europe, can be self-handled by patients in five easy steps, with much less patient training needed. The pump-filling process is controlled electronically, with much higher safety and convenience, compared to pumps which are operated manually, with cumbersome procedures. D-mine pumps are pre-filled and offer continuous infusion of apomorphine, leading to absorption within five minutes. The oral pill burden of patients also comes down substantially.
Parkinson’s patients need to take medications at timely intervals, which often leads to fluctuating levels of medication in their bodies and irregular benefits. Continuous Dopaminergic Therapy is a method by which the body receives dopamine on a continuous basis, because of which fluctuations associated with medications are negated significantly. With the launch of D-mine apomorphine continuous-infusion pumps and injection pens, Indian patients can now benefit from Continuous Dopaminergic Therapy, which till now was available only in Western countries.
The current prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease in India is around 300-400 out of 100,000, which is expected to double by 2030. It will be a major non-communicable degenerative disorder along with dementia to burden the healthcare system of India. Though majority of the patients are above 50 years of age, its incidence in younger population is also on the rise.

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WayCool Makes Its Debut Farmers can use the Ai-powered Outgrow app.

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WayCool Launches Ai powered Outgrow app for Farmers

• A comprehensive and personalized solutions platform, available in 6 languages
• Tamil/ Kannada/ Telugu /Hindi/ Marathi & English
• Key utilities featured are Mandi prices, Automated Soil Labs, Crop health
• App to be made available Free of cost to Farmers
• Aims to enable small, medium and marginalized farmers to increase their income and profitability through using Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and encourage natural farming

Bangalore , March 04, 2022: WayCool Foods, India’s fastest growing Agri-commerce company, today launched its next-gen Ai powered ‘Outgrow App’. The App will provide comprehensive advisory and personalized solutions in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, and English languages. With the Outgrow App, WayCool aims to assist small, medium, and marginalized farmers to increase their income and profitability. The app during its launch phase will support farmers based in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana offering a boutique of services, Mandi prices, Automated Soil Testing facilities, Crop Health.

Outgrow-WayCool’s flagship agriculture extension program has been assisting farmers on ground for over 3 years now. Farmers associated with Outgrow program, have witnessed a 20% – 40% increase in their income. As the company scales this model through tech, it is aiming to impact the lives of over 5 million farmers. Through this next gen Outgrow App, WayCool is bringing the best of agricultural practices and its learning in an intuitive and easy manner for farmers to consume at a touch of a button.

Mr. Sendhil Kumar, Head Farmer Engagement & Outgrow, WayCool Foods said. “Today, a farmer depends on multiple platforms and at times is overexposed to unsolicited advisory sources. We are bringing all basic Farm inputs under one roof, backing it up with scientific tools, and in their own language. Outgrow App is a go-to-platform for real-time Mandi prices, crop health, automated soil testing, and holistic farm advisory on fingertips. We are also planning to add financial assistance services, farm inputs, procurement services to the app in subsequent phases. Farmers can download the Outgrow APP for free from google play store”.

Mr. Karthik Jayaraman,  Managing Director, WayCool Foods

Elaborating on the launch, Mr. Karthik Jayaraman, Managing Director, WayCool Foods said, “This is a major step towards our mission to build the World’s most comprehensive tech stack in the food economy. We have built a strong network of 85000+ farmers, and over three years we demonstrated to a lot of farmers on how they can increase their income and profitability through natural farming and regenerative agricultural practices. As an impact organization, we strongly focus on increasing rural income. Food Supply Chain starts with farmers, and hence they are the most important stakeholders in the ecosystem. We will keep pushing boundaries when it comes to deploying deep tech and analytics to empower small and medium farmers who are deprived of access to the latest tech. Outgrow App will lessen the digital divide that exists today”.

Salient Features of the Outgrow APP

Easy and Multilingual: Outgrow App has enhanced User Interface and User experience-rich text and easy to understand infographics. This will make farmers engage with the app in a better way. The App is also available in 6 languages namely English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. It enables small and medium-scale farmers to avail information and services much easier. Farmers can read and interact with the app in their own mother tongue.

Real-Time Mandi Prices: This is a unique feature where Mandi prices are updated on the APP on real time basis. A team of over 100 is deputed on-ground to update prices from respective Mandis. This enables farmers to have mandi prices handy and helps them in planning the sale of their produce. Outgrow app has intuitive graphs that can help farmers to understand the fluctuations in prices, and track trends.

Crop Health: Pest, and Disease Management: Outgrow is now much wiser in identifying the pest and diseases and suggesting precautions and cures for wide varieties of crops using artificial intelligence. The APP is equipped with 500+ pest and disease prevention and cure information, which enables farmers to understand the pest/disease and take appropriate action. Farmer can also avail detailed crop information of around 100+ crops. This feature enables information and guidance from soil preparation to harvesting.

Automated Soil Test: Now, farmers don’t have to wait for weeks and queue up at soil testing labs. The Outgrow app provides farmers with access to automated soil testing labs from any part of the country. Once the test is booked on the APP, the GPS enabled system will show them the nearest lab location. The farmer just needs to send the sample to the nearest lab, and the report will be sent directly on farmers mobile App.

Chatbot with an expert: Farmers can avail instant assistance for Agronomists. They can get advisory through IVR (Interactive voice response), Text Chat and, Voice Chat in 6 languages. These options will ease farmers connection to the Agri experts and interact in their mother tongue.

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BMS Hospital Trust Celebrates “10th Year Founder’s Day”

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BMS Hospital Trust organized 10th Year Founder’s Day Celebration and Inauguration of New Block at BMS Hospital Premises. The program started with lighting the Lamp by higher ups of BMS Hospital Trust.

The Program has Mrs. Sunitha’s Invocation and Dr. Vishal narrated the progress of the Hospital. Sri. Ravi Subramanya, MLA, Basavanagudi, Dr. B.S. Ragini Narayan, Life Trustee, Sri. Gautham V Kalathur, Chairman and Sri. Aviram Sharma, Trustee, who graced the occasion. All BMS Education Trust officials and invitees are gathered in the Program.

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