–Fortis Bannerghatta is one of the few hospitals in Bengaluru to have launched Mako Robotic Technology
-Over 50 Patients have been treated in just one month via the technology-
Bengaluru, November 16, 2022: Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road gave a new lease of life to a 66- year-old African patient suffering from multiple co-morbidities via Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Technology. The patient had been suffering from knee pain for past 15 years and faced immobility. Dr. Narayan Hulse, Director – Department of Orthopaedics, Bone & Joint Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road successfully performed the bilateral total knee replacement surgery on the patient.
The African patient was unable to conduct the basic chores for past 15 years. What complicated her health condition further were the co-morbidities-hypertension, asthma, congenital heart defects and even a pacemaker surgery which she had undergone earlier. Both her knees were completely damaged owing to osteoarthritis.
Speaking about the case, Dr. Narayan Hulse, Director – Department of Orthopaedics, Bone & Joint Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road said, “We operated on both the knees of the patient individually within a gap of 3 days. Mako Robotic Technology helped us create a 3D virtual model of the patient’s damaged knee and plan the corrective surgery. During surgery the Robotic-Arm assisted in resecting the bone in an appropriate angle, personalised for this patient. Unlike routine knee replacements, this patient needed additional implants like stems and augments to reinforce the weak bone.”
“While traditional knee or hip replacement surgeries have considerably improved patients’ quality of life over the past three decades, Mako has significantly increased the accuracy, aided precise planning and bone-cut, bone and soft tissue preservation, reduced post-operative discomfort, faster recovery, quicker discharge, and less blood loss. This technology has completely transformed how joint replacements are being carried out,” added Dr. Hulse.
The patient recovered immediately post the surgery and was mobilised gradually. Considering her poor health condition and prolonged immobility, she made remarkable progress in a very short span of time and has become independent in her daily activities. She left for her home country within 2 weeks of the surgery.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Akshay Oleti, Business Head, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said, “We are proud to have introduced Mako, a robotic platform that facilitates partial knee, total knee, and total hip replacement on the same platform. Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road is the first hospital to adapt the cutting edge technology across Fortis Network of Hospitals in the country. We have carried out multiple surgeries from the time of installation, and it gives immense joy in seeing happy faces of our patients post their recovery in such a short duration. As a core value, we have been working towards delivering cutting-edge technology that can offer precision, faster recovery, and better experience for our patients. We will continue to introduce many more such technologies that have the potential to transform healthcare.”
REDECON 2022 National Seminar and Exhibition on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THE FUTURE, November 17th and 18th November 2022 at NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru India
Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), in its constant endeavor to serve the Civil Engineering fraternity, is conducting a Two day National Seminar and Exhibition, Recent Development in Design and Construction Technologies REDECON 2022 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THE FUTURE on 17th and 18th November 2022 at the Convention Hall, NIMHANS Campus, Hosur Road, Bangalore.
REDECON 2022 (Recent Development in Design and Construction Technologies) is one of its kind MUST ATTEND seminars for civil engineering professionals in Construction Industry. This Seminar addresses trending issues and disseminate necessary technical know-how to reduce the Carbon Footprint, achieve net-zero water and energy, Improve Air quality, reduce pollution, save natural resources including water, evolve strategies to mitigate Global Warming, Codal provisions, Climate Predictability Etc. All the technical sessions during the seminar will be dealt with case studies by experts. This seminar will also be an eye-opener for young engineers to analyze Sustainability as a business model.
According to Er Shrikant S Channal, Chairman & Er Ajithkumar S M, Secretary, BLC ACCE Bengaluru The main object of the ACCE (India) is to encourage and foster the latest technological advancements in the field of civil engineering and prepare them to carry out futuristic designs with an eye on assurance of quality, to give access to technical resources, to hold conferences, workshops, seminars and arrange lectures by distinguished engineers from India and abroad and to conduct study tour of projects. The purpose is dissemination of knowledge amongst the civil engineers in particular and the society at large.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Ajit Sabnis Past President, ACCE (I), said The world we live today has changed and the human activities have propelled the planet into a disaster mode. The 17 Sustainability Development Goals that are adopted by 195 member economies under United Nations act as pointers to Sustainable Development. Construction Industry is responsible for about 40% of the total global Green- house Gas Emission and therefore, construction industry in general and Civil Engineers in specific have greater responsibility on their shoulders.
Mr. Rajesh Kannan feels that Construction Sector is one of the most resource-intensive and high-carbon sectors. The amount of natural resources used in buildings and transport infrastructure increased multifold 1900 and 2010 and approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are caused by the construction sector. Following the linear growth model, both resource extraction and GHG emissions will continue to increase in the future as more infrastructures are built to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly urban population.
ACCE (I) – Bangalore Centre has been organizing Biennial event REDECON (Recent Development in Design and Construction Technologies) Conference and Exhibition in Bangalore viz., 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and now 2022. All of them have been well received by the civil engineering community. About 14 Eminent personalities will be deliberating on main themes related to Sustainable Development on all the days. We have received overwhelming response by experts from the field, research, faculty and students and we intend to reach more professionals through the mega event.
The Conference will be inaugurated by Dr Shalini Rajnish, IAS, ACS, GOK, Dept of Statistics & Programme implimentation. The event is also graced by Dr Selvakumar, IAS, PS, PWD, GOK.
› Celebrates the success of INDIA 2.0 with global congregation in the hills of North India
› India strengthens position to become third largest market for ŠKODA AUTO globally
› Strong export thrust of Made-in-India, Made-for-India MQB-A0-IN platform cars to Gulf Countries
› Meet also commemorates KUSHAQ as the safest car in India with GNCAP 5-star crash rating for both adult and child occupants
Mumbai, November 10, 2022 – ŠKODA AUTO India celebrated the last quarter of 2022 with an international congregation in the picturesque backdrop of the Himalayas in Dehradun. The Peak-to-Peak Drive showcased the achievements of the company and its India-made products to a large gathering consisting of automotive experts from India and around the world. ŠKODA AUTO India also commemorated the full 5-star crash safety ratings for the KUSHAQ at the recently-conducted GNCAP crash tests.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Petr Šolc, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India said, “Usually, we call the world to our Mladá Boleslav headquarters and showcase our products. It gives me great pleasure and pride to invite the world to India to showcase our India-developed and India-made products, which have proven themselves on the world stage. It was an incredible few days for all of us at ŠKODA AUTO India, interacting with experts from India and the world. Our INDIA 2.0 heroes were in their element in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas. 2022 has been a remarkable year for us. With the response we have received, we are confident of carrying forward this momentum into 2023, and beyond.”
The congregation saw auto enthusiasts from India, Germany, Slovakia, Ireland, Belgium, France, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
ŠKODA AUTO India also announced the introduction of the Anniversary Edition of the KUSHAQ, with Model Year 2023 updates to both the KUSHAQ and the SLAVIA to follow.
The year 2022, with more than a month to go, has already seen ŠKODA AUTO India record its Biggest Year in India with the sale of 44,500 cars from January to October this year. Within this time, the company also witnessed record-breaking sales months, sales quarters and H1, showcasing the success of its INDIA 2.0 project and the Made-in-India, Made-for-India MQB-A0-IN platform. The KUSHAQ SUV, launched in July 2021 and the SLAVIA sedan launched in March 2022 are based on this platform and have accelerated the company’s growth and stature in the Indian market. India is now the third largest market after Germany and the Czech Republic and the largest outside Europe for ŠKODA AUTO globally.
The last month saw the KUSHAQ earn a 5-star rating for both adult and child occupants, the only car made in India to have achieved this double score. The KUSHAQ is also the first made-in-India car to be tested under the newer, more stringent GNCAP test protocols. The GNCAP rating highlights the competence and quality of the MQB-A0-IN platform and ŠKODA AUTO India’s no-compromise strategy on safety.
Both the SLAVIA and the KUSHAQ are equipped with a range of active and passive safety features. These include Three-Point Seat Belts with Individual Headrest for all passengers, up to Six Airbags, Roll-Over Protection, ISOFIX mounts for Child Protection, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Stability Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, ABS with Traction Control System, Electronic Differential Lock System, Multi Collision Braking, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Disc Wiping and Rear Parking Sensors with Camera.
Through 2022, ŠKODA AUTO India furthered on its INDIA 2.0 strategy focusing not only on its products, but also rejuvenating its business processes. While the company registered new sales records with the KUSHAQ and SLAVIA, it is also enabled lower maintenance costs for its cars, being closer and more accessible to customers and expanding its reach and network across India. From 175 touchpoints in December 2021, ŠKODA AUTO India has already crossed 220 touchpoints and is on track to touch 250 touchpoints by the end of the year. The company also upgraded its showrooms by completely digitalising them to offer an India-first fully immersive and interactive experience to customers.
Moreover, in an endeavour to enhance customer engagement and interaction, the manufacturer also introduced the revolutionary Fans of ŠKODA movement. It provided a platform for fans and customers of the brand to meet, engage and interact with each other with the leadership team of ŠKODA AUTO India. Fans of ŠKODA has already visited 9 cities and seen more than 270 ŠKODA owners, fans and their families come together.
INDIA 2.0 was set in motion in 2018, and a new Technology Centre was set up in 2019 in Pune, which played a huge role in the development of the MQB-A0-IN platform on which the SLAVIA and KUSHAQ are based.
The MQB-A0-IN platform INDIA 2.0 cars are 95% localised in India and are already being exported to left-hand drive markets countries in the Gulf. These Made-in-India cars are going to be assembled in Vietnam in 2024 with parts and components exported from ŠKODA AUTO India’s facility in Chakan. The manufacturer will be debuting in the Vietnamese market in 2023. With these export and assembly operations, India has turned into an international hub for ŠKODA AUTO in the world.
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is successfully steering through the new decade with the NEXT LEVEL – ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030.
aims to be one of the five best-selling brands in Europe by 2030 with an attractive line-up in the entry-level segments and additional e-models.
is emerging as the leading European brand in India, Russia and North Africa.
currently offers its customers 11 passenger-car series: the SLAVIA, FABIA, RAPID, SCALA, OCTAVIA and SUPERB as well as the KAMIQ, KAROQ, KODIAQ, ENYAQ iV and KUSHAQ.
delivered over 870,000 vehicles to customers around the world in 2021.
has been a member of the Volkswagen Group for 30 years. The Volkswagen Group is one of the most successful vehicle manufacturers in the world.
independently manufactures and develops not only vehicles but also components such as engines and transmissions in association with the Group.
operates at three sites in the Czech Republic; manufactures in China, Russia, Slovakia and India primarily through Group partnerships, as well as in Ukraine with a local partner.
employs more than 43,000 people globally and is active in over 100 markets.
ŠKODA AUTO INDIA
fascinating customers in India since 2001.
offers five models in India – SLAVIA, SUPERB, OCTAVIA, KUSHAQ and KODIAQ.
present in more than 130 cities across the country with over 220 customer touchpoints
recorded a triple digit growth of 130% with 23,858 units sold in 2021
ತಿಪಟೂರು: ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾಂಧಿ ಅವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ಮುನ್ನುಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಭಾರತ್ ಜೋಡೋ ಯಾತ್ರೆಗೆ ಬೆಂಬಲ ಸೂಚಿಸಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದ್ದ ನವಜಾಗರಣ ಕಲಾಕೃತಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಡಿ.ಕೆ.ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿ, ಮೆಚ್ಚುಗೆ ಸೂಚಿಸಿದರು.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಚಿತ್ರಕಲಾ ಪರಿಷತ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಗುರುವಾರ ನಡೆದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ವಾಸ್ ಹಾಳೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಸಹಿ ಮಾಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಡಿಕೆಶಿ, ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಪ್ರಾಯೋಜಕತ್ವ ವಹಿಸಿರುವ ತಿಪಟೂರಿನ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮುಖಂಡ ಟೂಡಾ ಶಶಿಧರ್ ಬೆನ್ನುತಟ್ಟಿದರು.
ದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮರಸ್ಯ ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯವನ್ನು ಪುನರುಜ್ಜೀವನಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಅಭಿಯಾನ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ನಡೆಯುವ ಭಾರತ್ ಜೋಡೋ ಯಾತ್ರೆಯನ್ನು ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಿನಿಂದ ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಿರುವ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಸುಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಕಲಾವಿದರ ಕಲಾಕೃತಿಗಳು ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನದಲ್ಲಿರುವುದು ವಿಶೇಷ ಎನ್ನಿಸಿದೆ.
`ದಿ ರೆನೈಸನ್ಸ್’ ವರ್ಣಚಿತ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ಪೋಟೋಗ್ರಫಿಮೂಲಕ ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಿ ವರ್ಣರಂಜಿತವಾಗಿಸುತ್ತಿರವ ನವಜಾಗರಣ ಕಲಾಕೃತಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನದ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕೆಪಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಬಿ.ಎಲ್.ಶಂಕರ್, ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಐಎಎಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಸಸಿಕಾಂತ್ ಸೆಂಥಿಲ್, ಮುಖಂಡರಾಡ ಡಾ.ಧ್ವಾಕರನಾಥ್, ದೊಡ್ಡಿಪಾಳ್ಯ ನರಸಿಂಹಮೂರ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತಿತರರು ಇದ್ದರು.
National: November 08, 2022, Bangalore: India’s fastest growing JobTech institute, Masai School, has announced their latest fundraise, where the company has raised $10 million in a Series B round led by Omidyar Network India along with existing investors including India Quotient and Unitus Ventures, with the addition of Alteria Capital. The round also saw participation from 2 of Indian sports stalwarts, the face of women’s cricket, Mithali Raj and the legendary footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, as investors and partners for an undisclosed amount.
The latest fund infusion will enable the company, currently India’s leading Pay-After-Placement institute, to launch 2 new course categories while also enabling the expansion of their flagship “zero-to-one” skilling course in Software Development and Data Analytics.
Speaking of the fundraise, Prateek Shukla, CEO and Co-founder, commented, “This is an opportune time for us to pick up our series B funding, and we are excited to work with our new partners and our current investors alike. Our mission remains to build the country’s largest employable tech workforce. The last 3 years have been proof of our competency in bridging the tech skill gap for over 800 tech companies who have hired more than 2000 alumni.
The company is launching their first up-skilling course, MasaiX., which aims at fast tracking growth for software developers in India to meet demand of tech professionals in Global Capability Centres s and Sr. Software Developer roles. Masai is also launching the Scholar Program, targeted at college students to supplement their college education with industry necessary skills. The Scholar Program, which is a prepaid program, is being rolled out by the company’s subsidiary, Prepleaf, acquired by Masai in December 2021.
These programs, along with Masai’s existing offering, Masai ONE. will be supported by 2 scholarships that are being enabled by Bhaichung Bhutia and Mithali Raj, who joined forces with Masai because of their shared interest in reimagining higher education in India
Speaking at the press event, Mithali Raj said, “The common thought in India is that when a woman chooses her sporting career, her personal life takes a backseat. However, with Masai, Every individual gets yet another chance to have another career option apart from sports and excel in it.
Bhaichung added, “Access to quality education should be a fundamental right, irrespective of spending potential. And I commend Masai for creating India’s largest outcome-driven higher education institute that identifies untapped talent and makes them job-ready through a pay after placement mode. I am delighted to partner with a brand like Masai that is making a tangible contribution to the future of the youth in this country.
The 2 sports icons also announced Mithali Raj Scholarship for Women in Tech & Bhaichung Scholarship for Extracurricular Excellence, which will make available financial aid of 21.5er in financial aid for students studying at Masai per year. The scholarship would be distributed based on academic performance and extracurricular credentials. respectively.
In 2021, the startup had raised its Series A round worth $5 Mn led by Omidyar Network India. Investors who participated in the round included Unitus Ventures, India Quotient and AngelList. The start up, which has positioned itself as a skilling institute, also raised funds in 2021 through seasoned angel investors such as Kunal Shah of Cred , Paytm’s founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Delhivery’s Mohit Tandon & co-founder of Tracxn, Abhishek Goyal among others.
To date, Masai has placed more than 2000 students across 25 batches that have graduated, with a placement rate of over 94% with an average CTC of 7.5 lakh INR per annum. The company has enabled student placements in some of the most sought-after engineering teams in India, including companies such as Ola, Swiggy, Meesho, Capgemini, Paytm, Dream 11, GlobalLogic and ShareChat. Masai currently has 7000 students enrolled in active batches.
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