Chennais Amirta Takes Flight in Education: Launches International Aviation College in partnership with University College of Aviation Malaysia and Announces Partnership with Birmingham Academy Singapore


The Park, Benagaluru 29 May 2024: Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions, a leading name in hospitality education for 14 years with over 25,000 placements, expands its horizons with two exciting MoUs. The institution hosted a press meet to share the success of global connections to benefit its students with international exposure and earnings. Mr R. Boomeenaathan, the Chairman of Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions proudly shared the details of the Group’s two recent international MoUs titled ‘Forging Global Ties with University College of Aviation Malaysia (UniCAM) and Birmingham Academy Singapore.

MoU with UniCAM

Chennais Amirta has ventured into aviation education by launching an international aviation college by the signing of an MoU with the University College of Aviation Malaysia (UniCAM). The MoU was signed between Mr R. Boomeenaathan, the Chairman of Chennais Amirta and Prof. Dr Capt. Ab Manam Bin Mansoor, the Chairman of UniCAM on May 17, 2024, during a press conference held at The Residency Towers in Chennai. The aviation college offers undergraduate programs (B.Sc. Air Transport; B.A. Aviation; and Diploma in Aviation & Tourism Management) alongside several value-added courses. The curriculum boasts international exposure with a two-year study stint at Chennais Amirta International Aviation College and a one-year study and practice at UniCAM, where the students will be offered internships at the international airport, Malaysia. This unparalleled program aims to equip students with practical skills, global perspectives, and hands-on experience in the dynamic aviation industry.

Value Added Benefits

* Opportunity to study within a high-tech infrastructure of 40,000 Sqft that perfectly simulates an international airport in the heart of Chennai, providing an authentic and immersive learning environment.

* Potential to earn while studying with part-time positions offering of Rs. 8,000 15,000 per month during the course of the study.

* Benefit from the add-on courses on Personality Development; Personal Grooming: IATA Training; Spoken English and Hindi.

* Opportunity to gain work experience at an international airport while pursuing their studies.

* Job opportunity as Airport Manager, Ground Staff Manager, Air Traffic Controller. Cargo Manager, Aerodrome Officer, Security Officer, First Officer, Flight Attendant, Baggage Handler, Customer Service Executive, Ground Staff, etc. in 60 different departments.

MoU with Birmingham Academy Singapore: Mr R. Boomeenaathan, the Chairman of Chennais Amirta shared about another landmark international MoU that was signed by him and Mr Ng Joon Peng, the Chairman of Birmingham Academy Singapore at the Taj Club House in Chennai on May 18, 2024.

Tri-nation Study: Key Aspect of the Course

The MoU between Chennais Amirta and Birmingham Academy Singapore offers the students a unique opportunity to pursue their studies in Hotel Management across 3 countries.

* During the first year, the students get to study at Chennais Amirta in Chennai to get a Diploma from Birmingham Academy.

* During the second year, the students get to study at Birmingham Academy in Singapore along with a paid internship of up to SGD 1,500 per month – approximately one lakh INR as internship stipend to get an Advanced Diploma, paving the way for several degree options abroad.

* During the third year, the students get into the degree programme in the UK for one year at De Montfort University where the students also gain work experience through a paid internship in the UK to earn up to £2,000 per month – approximately two lakhs INR per month as internship stipend.

Mr. R. Boomeenaathan, the Chairman of Chennais Amirta said that the two partnerships represent a significant leap forward in Chennai Amirta’s commitment to delivering world class aviation and hospitality education. Mr C Sumeesh Mohan Assistant Director of Human Resources, Courtyard by Marriott, Bengaluru and Ms Romilla Ghosh – Human Resource Manager, The Chancellery Pavilion, Bengaluru commended Chennais Amirta for its exceptional offerings and praised its students for their professional excellence.

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Tata Tea Gold Care Celebrates Mother’s Day with meaningful personalized experiences at Nexus Koramangala, Bengaluru.

• The venue will be transformed into an emotional wonderland where mothers and children can create and celebrate heart touching Mother’s Day memories
• Consumers who are visiting these malls with their mothers can participate in a unique technology-led activation where their photo and wish will get immortalized on a digital screen in real-time.

Bengaluru, May 11, 2024: Celebrating the timeless bond between a mother and her child, Tata Tea Gold Care, the marquee brand from Tata Tea will create a personalised journey for consumers and their mothers through a tech-enabled activation in Nexus Mall, Koramangala.  At  the Tata Tea Gold Care booth, consumers can get a lovely photo clicked with their mothers, which will be transformed into a beautiful, customized wish on a digital screen in real time. Simultaneously this picture will also be printed on a tea cup, which would be gifted to the consumer on the occasion of Mother’s Day. This will be implemented in partnership with Laqshya Media group.

Tata Tea Gold Care Celebrates Mother’s Day at Nexus Mall, Koramangala

In continuation of the brand’s commitment to provide meaningful experiences, Tata Tea Gold Care also announced the personalization of over 600 tea packs, inspired by entries received from across the country through a comprehensive campaign comprising of print, digital and social. Through a dedicated website http://www.tatateagoldcare.com, consumers can submit a picture capturing the essence of their relationship with their mother along with a heartfelt message. The best 650 entries that reach first will receive a free, personalized pack of Tata Tea Gold Care. This pack will be delivered to directly to customer’s homes (and will not be commercially sold). Through this website, consumers can also download a special e-greeting that can be shared with their mothers, making them feel truly celebrated. Even while waiting at the Tata Tea Gold Care stall in the mall,  consumers can participate in this contest, as they will receive an automated message on their phone, encouraging them to visit the website and take part in the contest.

To spread the message and encourage participation in this unique activation in Nexus Mall, Tata Tea Gold Care tied up with local influencers and RJs to promote the event on their radio and social channels.
Mr. Puneet Das, President – Packaged Beverages (India and South Asia), Tata Consumer Products, shared his insights on the campaign, stating, “At Tata Tea Gold Care, we are dedicated to celebrating the unique and unconditional bond between mothers and their children. Our Mother’s Day campaign, #MyTurnToCare2, is a tribute to the innate care and strength exemplified by mothers worldwide. Through innovative initiatives like personalised packaging and tech-enabled on-ground activations, we aim to create lasting memories and meaningful connections with our consumers.”

One of the highlights of the on-ground activation is the fully tech-enabled experience, where images and heartfelt messages will be showcased on a grand LED screen, capturing the attention of all mall visitors. This moment of recognition will transform mothers into celebrities, spreading joy and warmth throughout the mall. Each consumer will also receive a personalized tea cup that will make their tea-time experience with their mothers even more special.

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Young Thalassemia Survivor meets German Lifesaver, Emotions Run High

Roman travelled all the way from Germany to meet Chirag on World Thalassemia Day

Bangalore, May 08, 2024. In a heart-warming moment, 17-year-old Chirag, a thalassemia survivor from India, finally met the man who gave him a second chance at life his stem cell donor, Roman Simnizki from Germany. Chirag battled thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. For most of his childhood, Chirag had to endure fatigue and other health complications along with regular blood transfusions.

For ten years, his family tirelessly searched for an unrelated donor. Their efforts finally yielded results in 2016 when a perfect match was found Roman, a 29-year-old from Münsingen, Germany, through the DKMS database.

“Meeting Roman was an overwhelming experience,” shared Chirag. “Words cannot express how thankful I am for his selfless act. He didn’t just donate stem cells; he gave me a future.”

Roman, who travelled to India to meet Chirag, echoed the sentiment. “There’s no greater joy than knowing you’ve helped someone in need. Seeing Chirag healthy and full of life is the biggest reward.”

The emotional meeting, filled with gratitude and joy, marked the culmination of a life-changing journey for Chirag and Roman. Chirag, now free from the limitations of thalassemia, can dream of a bright future. Roman’s act of altruism, a simple cheek swab, and later blood stem cell donation, has demonstrably changed a life across continents. Chirag’s parents, who witnessed their son’s struggle and eventual recovery, expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Roman for his selfless act.

Chirag’s treating physician, Dr Revathi Raj, Paediatric Haematologist, Apollo Hospitals Chennai, said, “There is a significant burden of Thalassemia in our country, as more than 10,000 children are born with the disease every year. Beta-thalassemia major is a severe form of the disease that requires regular blood transfusions and, potentially, a stem cell transplant for a cure. I am happy that today Chirag is recovered and a bright future awaits him. I hope more people like Roman register as potential stem cell donors so more patients can undergo lifesaving stem cell transplants.”

In a stem cell transplantation, healthy blood stem cells from a matching donor are infused into the patient to help resume healthy blood production. The best stem cell transplant outcomes happen when a patient’s human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and the HLA of a potential donor. This is much more complex than matching blood groups. About 30% of patients find an HLA- matched donor within the family; however, the rest, 70% of the patients, have to look for an “unrelated” donor with matched HLA.

Talking about the DKMS-BMST Thalassemia program, Patrick Paul, CEO of DKMS-BMST, said, “To support Thalassemia patients in India, we have launched the DKMS-BMST Thalassemia program. Under this program, DKMS-BMST collaborates with local NGOs and transplantation clinics to organise camps where pediatric thalassemia patients and their families travel from far places, sometimes from very remote places in India, to give buccal swab samples for HLA typing. Samples from the camps are analysed in the DKMS laboratory based out of Germany and clinical matching reports of the same are provided. In cases where there is no HLA match sibling for a sick child, we also support unrelated donor searches for patients.”

“Donating blood stem cells is a voluntary act of solidarity with a seriously ill person. The availability of matching blood stem cell donors remains a significant challenge for Indian patients in need of life-saving transplants. India has a young population, so it is crucial to encourage more people to register as stem cell donors. Their continued participation in the registry significantly improves the chances of locating matching donors for patients requiring assistance,” said the spokesperson at the event, Dr. Sunil Bhat, Director & Clinical Lead, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Narayana Health.

Chirag’s journey serves as a beacon of hope for thalassemia patients and their families and highlights the impact of the DKMS-BMST Thalassemia program. It emphasises the critical role of organisations like DKMS-BMST in facilitating life-saving transplants and the profound impact of anonymous donors like Roman, who selflessly offer a chance at a healthier future.

To register as a potential stem cell donor, you must be a healthy Indian adult between 18 and 55. When you are ready to register, all you need to do is complete a consent form and swab the inside of your cheeks to collect your tissue cells. Your tissue sample is then sent to the lab to be analyzed for your HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) and listed anonymously on the international search platform for matching stem cell donors. If you’re eligible, register as a blood stem cell donor by ordering your home swab kit at http://www.dkms-bmst.org/register

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Belenus Champion Hospitals Launches State-of-the-Art Cardiology Specialty Clinic

Bengaluru, Karnataka – May 3, 2024-Belenus Champion Hospitals celebrated the grand opening of its new Cardiology Specialty Clinic today, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by prominent figures in healthcare and local governance. The clinic promises to revolutionize cardiac care with its advanced treatment options and comprehensive health packages,

Dr.RanjanShetty, Head of Cardiology at Manipal HAL Old Airport Road, and guest at the event, praised the new facility: “It’s inspiring to see how Belenus Champion Hospitals integrates the latest technology with patient-centered care. This clinic is set to elevate the standard of cardiac health services in our community.”

Manohar Reddy, local BJP President, emphasized the clinic’s role in enhancing community health: “This clinic represents a significant advancement in healthcare offerings available to our community. It’s a step forward in making high-standard healthcare accessible to all.”

Dr.Manjunath H, Founder of Belenus Champion Hospitals, highlighted the clinic’s commitment: “Our goal has always been to lead with innovation and compassion. The Cardiology Specialty Clinic is not just a medical facility, it’s a lifeline to those seeking hope and healing.”

Dr. Kishore Kumar M G, Co-founder, spoke about the integration of services: “We integrate clinical expertise with personalized care, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible outcome. Our new packages will cater to diverse needs, ensuring comprehensive care for all heart-related conditions.”

Dr. K. Bharathnandan Reddy, Consultant & Head Interventional Cardiology, and Dr.Prajith Pasam, Consultant Interventional Cardiology, introduced an exclusive Angiogram package priced at just ₹6,499, aimed at making critical diagnostic services more affordable.

Prashanth S Desai, CEO, outlined the future vision: “Today marks a key milestone in our journey towards excellence in healthcare. We are excited about the future and the pivotal role we play in shaping health services.”

Additionally, in an effort to prioritize patient health and early detection of cardiac issues, the clinic announced that anyone experiencing chest pain can walk in and receive a free ECG test, ensuring timely medical attention.

The Cardiology Specialty Clinic offers a range of specialized health packages, from basic screenings to comprehensive care plans, ensuring that patients receive tailored treatment that suits their specific needs. The clinic is equipped with cutting- edge technology and staffed by a team of renowned cardiologists and healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of care.

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Aakash Educational Services Limited’s(AESL) Brightest Stars, Sanvi Jain and Krishna Sai Shishir Vuppala, Secure AIR 34 and AIR 72 respectively in JEE Main 2024; Sanvi Jain Becomes Karnataka Topper

Sanvi Jain secures a perfect 100 percentile in Physics and Mathematics, while Krishna Sai Shishir Vuppala secures 100 percentile in Chemistry and Mathematics

Bengaluru, April25, 2024:Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, proudly unveils the exceptional achievement of two of its Bengaluru-based students in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 second session.

Sanvi Jain and Krishna Sai Shishir Vuppala, both students of AESL, have etched their names in the annals of academic excellence by securing AIR 34 and AIR 72 respectively. While Sanvi secured 100 percentile in Physics and Mathematics, Krishna secured 100 percentile in Chemistry and Mathematics.

Their stellar performance not only underscores their unwavering commitment but also brings to the fore their profound grasp of the subjects tested in one of India’s most challenging examinations. The unveiling of their extraordinary accomplishment by the National Testing Agencylast nighthas set a new benchmark of excellence.

Enrolled in Aakash’s renowned classroom program, these exceptional students embarked on a rigorous journey to conquer the formidable IIT JEE, recognized globally as one of the toughest entrance examinations. Their ascent is a testament to their relentless dedication in mastering core concepts and adhering to a disciplined study regimen. Expressing their heartfelt gratitude, they acknowledged, “Our success is indebted to Aakash for its meticulously crafted content and coaching, pivotal in our journey. Without their unwavering guidance, mastering numerous subjects within a condensed timeframe would have been an insurmountable challenge.”

Mr. Dheeraj Misra, Chief Academic and Business Head, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), extends his heartfelt congratulations to the students, emphasizing, “Their remarkable performance is a testament to AESL’S commitment and determination to providing students with comprehensive coaching and innovative learning solutions, empowering them to excel in competitive examinations. We wish them continued success in their future endeavors.”

JEE (Main) is structured in two sessions to provide students with multiple opportunities to enhance their scores. While JEE Advanced exclusively facilitates admissions to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), JEE Main serves as the gateway to numerous National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and other Centrally-aided engineering colleges across India. Participation in JEE Main is a prerequisite for appearing in JEE Advanced.

Aakash offers comprehensive IIT-JEE coaching through various course formats tailored for high school and higher secondary school students. Recently, Aakash has intensified its focus on developing Computer-Based Training. Its innovative iTutor platform delivers recorded video lectures, enabling students to engage in self-paced learning and catch up on missed sessions. Moreover, mock tests simulate real exam conditions, equipping students with the necessary familiarity and confidence to tackle the examination effectively.

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