Crystal Crop Protection Limited Launches Scholarship Program Worth Rs 33 Lakhs for the 1st Year Empowering Girl Students in Agriculture Studies.

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Launch of “Smt. Kanak Aggarwal NAAS Girls Scholarship”.



·         A total of 84 Scholarships every year (21 each for the girl students pursuing graduation program in 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year and 4th year) in agriculture studies across State/Central Agricultural Universities

·         Crystal Crop to initially donate more than Rs 33 Lakhs for the first year which may further increase on response basis.

·         Scholarship in honour of Late Smt. Kanak Aggarwal who was keen for inclusion for girl students pursuing agriculture courses

·         Scholarship to be commenced from the upcoming July/ August 2024 session



Bengaluru, 10th May 2024- Crystal Crop Protection Limited, a leading agrochemical organization, announced its commitment to support the advancement of agricultural education and increasing women’s participation. In a collaboration with the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), the brand has announced the launch of its progressive scholarship program tailored specifically for girl students who are pursuing higher studies in agriculture. NAAS, is a Delhi-based National Academy dedicated to Agricultural sciences. The initiative, launched in the honour of Mr Ankur Aggarwal’s late mother Smt. Kanak Aggarwal, reflecting the commitment of Crystal Crop Protection Limited’s MD, who was eager to extend the benefit of the scholarship to girl students pursuing agriculture courses.



This special initiative promotes and encourages aspirations of next generation students by providing financial support and a plethora of opportunities to young women who are passionate about making a difference in the field of agriculture. The scholarship program will offer financial assistance to 21 girl students for pursuing graduation program in 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year and 4th year making a total of 84 scholarships every year.



“At Crystal Crop, we hold in high regard the pivotal role that women play in India’s agricultural landscape. We are keenly aware of the hurdles they confront and champion the vision of a farming community where gender parity thrives across all spheres. With the launch of this scholarship program, we pay homage to my late mother, a fervent advocate for girls’ education. Inspired by her passion, we are driven to carry forward her legacy by nurturing the aspirations of young women committed to excelling in the agricultural sector. Our goal is to furnish them with top-notch education and abundant opportunities within the field. By equipping these budding talents with the requisite support, we envision a future where they not only excel academically but also embark on fulfilling careers.” Said Mr. Ankur Aggarwal, Managing Director at Crystal Crop Protection Limited.



The scholarship program will not only provide financial aid but girl students will be able to take advantage of the college mentorship opportunities and network via organised events. They will also be mentored in their career development through workshops.



The program will commence from the upcoming session in July/August, 2024. Applications for scholarship program are now open for eligible girl students that meet criteria and have demonstrated academic excellence. Applicants can find more information and apply through the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences & Crystal Crop website.



“We believe that through this noble gesture, we are encouraging young women to take up different education streams in agricultural studies. Through this, we are not only investing in the students futures but also impacting the agricultural sector as a whole. We are excited to see a positive impact that these upcoming professionals will have on their communities and the broader agricultural landscape.” added Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR.



The applications will be open for a short window following the program’s announcement. This will be followed by multiple stages including application review and shortlisting, interviews of shortlisted applicants and final selection basis submission of mandatory documents.

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Goyaz:India’s Largest ‘Luxury Silver Jewellery Brand’ now in Namma Bengaluru, inaugurated by actress Ashika Ranganath

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Goyaz: India’s Largest ‘Luxury Silver Jewellery Brand’ now in Namma Bengaluru, inaugurated by actress Ashika Ranganath

Goyaz has been redefining the silver jewellery category and is rapidly expanding across the two states. Its first outlet in Bengaluru at Jayanagar was inaugurated by actress Ashika Ranganath on May 10th, the store is the epitome of luxury and opulence, offering a silver jewellery shopping experience like no other with an unparalleled collection that’s sure to delight you.

Your luxury silver jewellery shopping destination, Goyaz, will spoil you with its wide array of collections, including the newly launched Bridal Collection, a curated ensemble that will add glitter and panache to every occasion.


Goyaz has lined up some amazing limited Period Akshaya Tritiya & Inaugural offers for you: On a purchase of Rs 30,000 get half a gram GOLD free, on a purchase of Rs 60,000 get 1 gram GOLD free, on a purchase of Rs 1,00,000 get 2 grams GOLD free.

At Goyaz, silver jewellery is 92.5 hallmarked and 22K Gold Plated and you can choose from more than 50,000 designs with a unique Return Value of 55% (You can exchange it for a Lifetime). What’s more, to make it convenient for you, we have a Video Calling facility to allow you to shop from any place with a Free Pan India delivery advantage and global shipping to the USA, Canada, Australia & the UK for overseas clients.

Get ready to experience Goyaz, get ready to experience India’s Largest Luxury Silver Jewellery brand.

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ಅಕ್ಷಯ ತೃತೀಯ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಬೃಂದಾವನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ 12 ಕೆ.ಜಿ.  ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧ ಲೇಪನ ” ಅಲಂಕಾರ

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ಜಯನಗರದ 5ನೇ ಬಡಾವಣೆ ನಂಜನಗೂಡು ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಮಪೂಜ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀ1008 ಶ್ರೀ ಸುಬುಧೇಂದ್ರತೀರ್ಥ ಶ್ರೀಪಾದಂಗಳವರ ಆದೇಶದಂತೆ  ಶ್ರೀ ಮಠದ ಹಿರಿಯ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಆರ್.ಕೆ. ವಾದೀಂದ್ರ ಆಚಾರ್ಯರ ಮತ್ತು ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಗುಂಡಾಚಾರ್ಯರ  ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಕ್ಷಯ ತೃತೀಯ ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ರಾಯರ ಬೃಂದಾವನಕ್ಕೆ ಐದು ತರಹದ ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳಿಂದ ಹಾಗೂ ಗೋಡಂಬಿ ದ್ರಾಕ್ಷಿ ಮುಂತಾದ ಫಲಗಳಿಂದ  ಫಲಪಂಚಾಮೃತ ಅಭಿಷೇಕವೂ ನೆರವೇರಿತು. ನಂತರ ಬಹಳ ಅಪರೂಪವಾದ ಅಲಂಕಾರ ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೊಮ್ಮೆ ಆಚರಿಸುವಂತಹ “ಶ್ರೀ ಗಂಧ ಲೇಪನ”ದ ಅಲಂಕಾರವನ್ನು ರಾಯರ ಬೃಂದಾವನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ 12 ಕೆ ಜಿ ಯಷ್ಟು ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧದಿಂದಲೇ 15 ದಿನಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧದ ಚಂದನವನ್ನು ತೆಗೆದು ಅದರಿಂದ ಅಲಂಕಾರವನ್ನು ಅರ್ಚಕರು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿದರು. ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧದಿಂದ  ಕಂಗೊಳಿಸುವ  ಶ್ರೀ ಗುರುರಾಯರ ಬೃಂದಾವನವನ್ನು  ದರ್ಶಿಸಲು ಸಾವಿರಾರು ಭಕ್ತರು ಸನ್ನಿಧಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿ, ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧ ಲೇಪನದ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಸಂಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಅನುಗ್ರಹಕ್ಕೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾದರು ಎಂದು ಶ್ರೀ ನಂದಕಿಶೋರ್ ಆಚಾರ್ಯರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಇದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀಮಠದ 41ನೇ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕೋತ್ಸವದ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ವಿದ್ವಾನ್ ಸುರೇಶ ಆಚಾರ್ ಇವರಿಂದ ಪ್ರವಚನದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಸಹಿತ ವಿಶೇಷ  ಉತ್ಸವದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಕಲ ಭಕ್ತರಿಗೂ ಪ್ರಸಾದವು ವಿತರಣೆಯಾಯಿತು. ಶ್ರೀ ಗಂಧದ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ ಸೇವಾ ಕರ್ತೃಗಳಿಗೆ ಶನಿವಾರದಿಂದ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಅಲಂಕರಿಸಿದ ಶ್ರೀ ಗಂಧದ ಪ್ರಸಾದವನ್ನು ಸೇವಾರ್ಥದಾರಿಗೆ ಕೊಡಲಾಗುವುದು.

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L&T Technology Services celebrates innovation and talent at TECHgium® 2024, India’s largest engineering hackathon

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503 renowned institutes across India participated with 4,426 concepts received across Mobility, Sustainability and Hi-Tech
Cash prizes of over INR 18 Lakhs for winners 

Bengaluru, India 09 May 2024: TECHgium®, India’s largest innovation platform for engineering students concluded its seventh edition on Thursday. More than 36,765 students registered from 503 engineering institutes across the country in the annual technology competition, held at LTTS’ newest Bengaluru campus.
Since its inception in 2016, TECHgium® has become the most sought-after academia-industry engineering innovation hackathon hosted by L&T Technology Services (LTTS). The winners of this year’s competition were awarded prizes totaling more than Rs 18 lakhs. Dr. Tessy Thomas, popularly known as the Missile Woman of India for her pivotal role in India’s AGNI missile project, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Her presence and perspectives during her keynote address, inspired the audience.
“It was wonderful to see the technological innovations presented by students from engineering colleges nationwide. Such technology innovations hold the potential to shape future-oriented engineering applications. L&T Technology Services has spearheaded this praiseworthy initiative, effectively mentoring these young minds in their quest for innovation over the past seven years. By bringing together the inventive ideas of young engineers, platforms such as TECHgium® are pivotal in #EngineeringTheChange not only within our nation but across the globe,” remarked Dr. Tessy Thomas.
The 7th edition of TECHgium® witnessed participation from leading IITs, NITs and state-level engineering colleges across the country. The two-day hackathon focused on the themes of Mobility, Sustainability and Hi-Tech encompassing areas such as UAVs, medical diagnostics, robotics, compute vision, analytics, electric vehicles, and wireless transmission, among others. Participants were motivated to solve real-world problems with creative solutions, offering them the chance to work with LTTS and earn recognition as TECHgium® innovators.
The winners of TECHgium® 2024’s 7th edition were the team from B V Raju Institute of Technology, Telangana, who impressed with their project on AI Based Situational Awareness Algorithms for eVTOL Detect and Avoid Systems. The runner-up accolade went to students from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore for developing a TwinScape Oil Well Monitor prototype, while the second runner-up position was secured by students from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai for their solution on Knee Injury Detection System, an Intelligent Radiologist Assistant MRI. Additionally, a special jury prize was awarded to a team from the B V Raju Institute of Technology, Telangana for their project on Identification of Flood Prone Areas in Urban Settlements.
Over nine months, the engineering students have dedicated themselves to the competition, receiving guidance from LTTS’ technical and subject matter experts. Following a series of evaluations and ideation sessions leading to the development of proofs-of-concept (PoCs), top 32 engineering teams were shortlisted. The finalists showcased their functional prototypes to an esteemed jury of industry veterans, academicians, and analysts. After a thorough evaluation, the top three winners were announced, highlighting the apex of innovation achieved through TECHgium®.
This year’s event saw the finalists present PoCs on a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including Carbon Chain, Robust Traffic Sign Detection in Challenging Conditions, Smart Air traffic management for eVTOLs, Autonomous Stock Checking Robot, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) X ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) and Visual Inspection System among others.

Reaffirming LTTS’ commitment to advancing the fields of science and technology, Abhishek Sinha, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of L&T Technology Services, remarked, “TECHgium® stands as a premier platform celebrated by the global engineering, science, and technology academic communities. Our dedication to attract exceptional talent is evident through our investments in platforms like TECHgium®, a pivotal initiative for fostering innovation and expertise among aspiring engineers. The biggest impact of this initiative lies in effectively bridging the gap between academia and industry, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship that has led to a fivefold increase in registrations and concept submissions since the program’s inception. My heartfelt congratulations go out to all participants and winners for their remarkable achievements, which not only contribute to the industry’s advancement but also propel us toward breaking new ground.”

For more information on TECHgium® and future competitions, visit the official website at https://ltts.techgium.com/

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Avira Diamonds opens fourth store Lab-Grown Diamond boutique in South India

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*Avira Diamonds is India’s Finest Lab Grown Diamond Jewelry brand, revolutionising the industry by introducing ethical lab-grown diamonds
*The brand has three stores in Chennai and is launching a fifth store in Pondicherry on May 10th, 2024
*The brand plans to expand its footprint across Hyderabad, Cochin,Trivanduram, Visakhapatnam, and Coimbatore across India and international markets over the next 12 months

India: Avira Diamonds, India’s Finest Lab-Grown Diamonds brand, today announced that it is expanding its footprint across India.

The brand has unveiled an exclusive boutique store in Bangalore, its fourth store in South India after Chennai and upcoming in Pondicherry, and it’s looking to further strengthen its presence by adding 10 more stores across South India over the next 12 months. Avira Diamonds is all set to revolutionize the jewellery industry by making world-class diamonds attainable for every Indian family.
Avira Diamonds is India’s finest lab-grown and conflict-free diamond jewelry brand, founded by Suresh Jain. Developed in cutting-edge technology labs and grown under strict ethical requirements, these diamonds continue to be a powerful symbol of love passed on from one generation to the next. Handcrafted by award-winning designers and craftsmen at Avira, every piece of jewellery is a true masterpiece. The jewellery is designed and manufactured at a meticulous and technologically advanced manufacturing facility located in Chennai.

Lab Grown diamonds completely eliminate the environmental and ethical consequences of mined diamonds and are treasures that do not tarnish the planet. They are environmentally friendly, have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as a mined diamond, and cost roughly 70% less than a mined diamond, making sustainable luxury accessible to all. Every single diamond from Avira is graded as per the 4Cs, certified, and hallmarked with gold. The company also offers 100% lifetime exchange & 95% buyback as per the prevailing price.
Avira Diamonds also specialises in custom jewelry, which can be delivered in 10 working days.
Founder Suresh Jain was mesmerised by the idea of creating diamonds in a lab rather than mining them without compromising on quality. The brand’s mission is to make sustainable luxury accessible to every woman. They also have an exclusive collection for men. Avira offers an extensive range of handcrafted diamond jewellery starting at just Rs 5,000/-. The exclusive selection includes earrings, bangles, bracelets, neck pieces, solitaire, and colored diamonds.
“The concept of earth-friendly diamonds instantly captivated me with its promise of sustainability and ethical sourcing. As I immersed myself in understanding this innovative approach, I discovered its profound potential to revolutionize the industry.” Suresh, Founder, Avira Diamonds

Avira Diamonds brings every woman a step closer to owning the perfect diamond to wear, love, and flaunt.

Visit for more exquisite, Earth-friendly range of jewellery at http://www.aviradiamonds.com

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