ŠKODA AUTO INDIA CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE KUSHAQ

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PRODUCT UPDATES TAKE THE SUCCESS FORWARD

›  ŠKODA KUSHAQ completes one year in the market

›  The KUSHAQ is the first product under ŠKODA AUTO’s INDIA 2.0 Project

›  Anniversary celebrations include a host of updates and additions to the KUSHAQ

›  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard across the range

›  Start-Stop Recuperation in 1.0 TSI now standard

›  Fuel efficiency improved by 7-9% in the 1.0 TSI variants

›  Style variant gets all new 20.32cm ŠKODA Virtual Cockpit

›  New 20.32cm ŠKODA Infotainment System in line with global portfolio

Mumbai, July 21, 2022 – Hot on the heels of a record-breaking June and H1 2022, ŠKODA AUTO India has introduced a host of updates and changes to its game-changing KUSHAQ SUV as part of the car’s first anniversary celebrations in India and the world.

Commenting on the revolutionary KUSHAQ, Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India said, “The KUSHAQ is the hero of INDIA 2.0 and one year on, it has been instrumental in ŠKODA AUTO India climbing one sales peak after another, with a legion of happy and satisfied customers. In line with our customer-centric approach, we use this landmark occasion in the KUSHAQ’s life cycle to introduce a host of updates that further enhance the user experience and all-new variants providing more value to our fans and users.”

The KUSHAQ range gets a new Headliner in the cabin and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System as standard across the range. Moreover, all variants powered by the 1.0 TSI are equipped with the Start-Stop Recuperation system as standard. This has improved fuel efficiency by 7-9%. The interiors now get a 20.32cm ŠKODA Infotainment System with knobs and buttons for select functions increasing ergonomics and ease of use for the driver.

Another addition is the Non-Sunroof (NSR) Style trim. It sits between the current Ambition and Style variants. The NSR Style variant is based on the 1.0 TSI Style. It will offer a 4-dial medium analogue instrument cluster and will be exclusive with the 6-speed manual transmission, thus offering one more value price-point for the customer. The top-of-the-line Style variant with the Sunroof is now upgraded with a 20.32cm ŠKODA Virtual Cockpit for the driver’s instrument console in place of analogue dials.

The celebrations continue with the engines being the tried and tested 1.0 TSI with the choice of a 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic. The performance-oriented 1.5 TSI EVO engine will also continue with the familiar 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic.

The KUSHAQ range is now available in 5 variants, starting from ACTIVE, AMBITION, STYLE (NSR), STYLE and the recently launched KUSHAQ MONTE CARLO.

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ICMR-NIN AND IFBA join hands towards building healthier India

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Creating awareness by educating the consumer to make informed healthy choices for food and beverages

20th July 2022, Bangalore: ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) and Ind Food & Beverage Association (IFBA) come together to create awareness among the Indian consumers by educating them about the need of diversified diet that is healthy, hygienic, safe food. The paramount focus for both organisations is to advocate consumer health and food safety. 

Today, consumers have access to a plethora of information from various social media platforms with scant regard for authenticity, relevance and use. Studies show that over 71% consumers are likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals than the science behind the product. The pandemic has deeply impacted food consumption habits and made the consumer wanting to learn more about the food. ICMR-NIN and IFBA will jointly conduct webinars, regional workshops etc. to help consumers understand the science behind food consumption for better health.

Together both the esteemed organizations, will make efforts to enhance awareness on importance of nutrition, food processing and food safety to help consumers make informed food choices. Essential aspects like relevance of a balanced diet; consumer perception about food safety; and the impact of the consumption patterns on health; reading and understanding food labels are a few of the key issues that will be highlighted. IFBA will continue to engage with its members to develop healthy and nutritious food products using current Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and dietary guidelines for various population groups.

ICMR-NIN is a national premier research institute which has achieved close integration in its research activities between the laboratory, the clinic and the community. Dr. Hemalatha R, Director ICMR-NIN said, “This collaboration will be a right step towards enhancing interactions of the industry with the scientific community to understand the current developments in nutrition science and the priorities of the nation. ICMR-NIN is joining hands with IFBA to disseminate scientific and factual information pan-India to create awareness about the need of diversified diet consisting of good quality, hygienic, safe food.”

Mr. Deepak Jolly, Chairperson, IFBA, said, “We are thrilled about partnering with NIN, which has done pathbreaking research in nutrition & dietetics to protect & safeguard public health. India is a huge and a varied country with a variety of nutritional needs that are region specific. One size does not fit all, therefore making it imperative that people should make informed choices through awareness and education based on Indian studies & research that are relevant for Indian people.”

Both the organisations will jointly work towards achieving the following objectives:

  • To share knowledge about the scientific studies conducted by NIN and other international credible and scientific institutions on food and nutrition 
  • To create an enabling environment through communication and education for consumers to make informed healthy choices of sustainable and nutritious foods and beverages
  • To share knowledge on advanced food processing techniques to maintain food safety and nutrient value of the food

IFBA is a food industry association formed earlier this year with a vision of “food for a better tomorrow”. IFBA is a strong conduit for the food industry that actively engages with regulators, institutions and consumers to ensure food for a better tomorrow.

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10K AICTE ಅನುಮೋದಿತ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಿಗಾಗಿ ವಿಶ್ವದ ಅತಿ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಕಲಿಕಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಾಗಾರವನ್ನು ಟೆಕ್ ಅವಂತ್-ಗಾರ್ಡೆ (TAG) ನಡೆಸಿತು.

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, 21 ಜುಲೈ 2022 : ITC ಹೊಟೇಲ್‌ನ ವೆಲ್‌ಕಾಮ್‌ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ 21 ಜುಲೈ 2022 ರಂದು ನಡೆದ ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಲರ್ನಿಂಗ್ ಕರ್ಟನ್ ರೈಸರ್ ಮೆಗಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು AICTE ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಅನಿಲ್ ದತ್ತಾತ್ರಯ ಸಹಸ್ರಬುಧೆ ಅವರು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದರು. ಅವರು ಗೌರವ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಸಮನ್ವಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಡಾ. ಬುದ್ಧ ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಪರಿಷತ್ತಿನ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಪ್ರೊ.ಬಿ.ತಿಮ್ಮೇಗೌಡ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು. • AICTE ತನ್ನ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಅನುಮೋದಿತ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಕಲಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಅಳವಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಲಹೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು, ಅವುಗಳನ್ನು ದೃಢವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಲಾಕ್‌ಡೌನ್ ಪುರಾವೆಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಲು. ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಲರ್ನಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಪೇಸ್‌ಗಳಾಗಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರಗೊಳ್ಳಲು ಈ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಲು ಟೆಕ್ ಅವಂತ್-ಗಾರ್ಡೆ (TAG) ಅನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಲಿ ಸೇಟ್ , ಸಿಇಒ , TAG , ಸಹ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು . ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ಪರಿವರ್ತನೆಯ ಮೊದಲ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆಯಾಗಿ, ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಕಲಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಿಗೆ ತರಬೇತಿ ನೀಡಲು TAG ಉಚಿತ ಪ್ರಮಾಣೀಕರಣ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದೆ.

ಮೈಕ್ರೋಸಾಫ್ಟ್ನ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಪಾಲುದಾರರಾದ ಟೆಕ್ ಅವಂತ್-ಗಾರ್ಡೆ, ಮೈಕ್ರೋಸಾಫ್ಟ್ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಸಹಯೋಗದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ನಾಯಕರಿಗೆ ಕಲಿಕೆಯ ಹೊಸ ಮಾದರಿಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ತರಬೇತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದೆ – ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಕಲಿಕೆ. ತರಬೇತಿಯ ದಿನಾಂಕಗಳು ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನಂತಿವೆ: ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಟೆಕ್ ಅವಂತ್-ಗಾರ್ಡೆ ಸಿಇಒ ಅಲಿ ಸೇಟ್, “ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಕಲಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣವನ್ನು ಮರುರೂಪಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು, ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು ತಮ್ಮ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಂಡುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾರೆ, ಕಲಿಕೆಯು ಎಲ್ಲಿಂದಲಾದರೂ, ಯಾವುದೇ ಸ್ಥಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಸಾಧನದಲ್ಲಿರುತ್ತದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಒಂದೇ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ಕಲಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ನಡುವಿನ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕತೆಯ ಪದವಿ “. ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಕಲಿಕೆಯ ತರಬೇತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು 29 ಜುಲೈ 2022 ರಿಂದ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ತರಬೇತಿಯನ್ನು ಮೂರು ಬ್ಯಾಚ್‌ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಸೆಷನ್‌ಗಳನ್ನು ಆನ್‌ಲೈನ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಎರಡು ದಿನಗಳ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನದ ತರಬೇತಿಯ ಅವಧಿಯು ಒಂದು ಗಂಟೆ ಮೂವತ್ತು ನಿಮಿಷಗಳವರೆಗೆ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ನೋಂದಣಿ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರು ಬ್ಯಾಚ್‌ಗಳನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು. ಬ್ಯಾಚ್ 1 : ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ 29 ಜುಲೈ 2022- ಶನಿವಾರ 20ನೇ ಜುಲೈ 2022 ಬ್ಯಾಚ್ 2 : ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ 05 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2022 – ಶನಿವಾರ 06 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2022 ಬ್ಯಾಚ್ 3 : ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ 12ನೇ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2022 – ಶನಿವಾರ 13ನೇ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2022 – ತರಬೇತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಲಿಂಕ್ – https://t. in/aicte ತರಬೇತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಸೂಚಿ: ಈ ತರಬೇತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿರುತ್ತದೆ. *ನಿಮ್ಮ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯನ್ನು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಲು ಮಾರ್ಗಸೂಚಿಯನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿ. *ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮಧ್ಯಸ್ಥಗಾರರನ್ನು ತಯಾರಿಸಿ *ಮಾದರಿ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳನ್ನು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸಿ
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“BIGHAAT LAUNCHES AN APP IN KANNADA” FOR THE BENEFIT OF FARMERS IN KARNATAKA

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This app would be serving the entire farming community in the State

Bengaluru, 20th July 2022 – BigHaat, India’s largest Digital Agri Platform providing end-to-end farming solutions launched a mobile application in Kannada (www.BigHaat.com) to empower the farming community in Karnataka. The app was launched by Shri. Shivayogi C Kalasad, IAS, Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department, Bengaluru in the presence of Mr. Sateesh Nukala, CEO & Co-Founder, BigHaat. This app will enable farmers to interact in their native language and have access to knowledge and solutions, in a simplified manner, for their farming needs.

Speaking at the launch of the app, Shri. Shivayogi C Kalasad, IAS, Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department, Bengaluru said, “Agriculture in Karnataka provides livelihood to over 13 million farmers (as per a report by Population Census 2011). The state has a total of 114.54 lakh hectares of land available for cultivation, which constitutes 64.6% of the state’s total geographical area. While farming and agriculture are still practiced by most of the population, high-quality solutions have always been a challenge. With BigHaat’s app in Kannada, farmers can have access to a life-changing platform. This app will ensure technology is at the farmer’s fingertips enabling them to make informed decisions on cultivation.”

“Since 86% of India’s farmers belong to the small and marginal farmer category, communicating to the farmers for their localized needs in their own language helps them in faster decision making. The app in Kannada was developed to empower the farmers in the state with enriched data thus fulfilling their pre-harvest to post-harvest needs. It is our endeavour to provide a wholesome digital ecosystem for farmers by personalizing accessible solutions.” said Mr. Sateesh Nukala, CEO & Co-Founder, BigHaat.

The application also serves as a ‘farmer’s community platform’ to interact among themselves to democratize knowledge. The user interaction has been kept simple and helps farmers by enabling crop configuration and profiling based on acreage, geolocation, and soil type. It also offers end-to-end crop advisory in Kannada and an AI-based real-time solution with a high impact on risk mitigation. Further, the app also gives product recommendations based on transactional and behavioural data.

Sateesh added, “While 65% of the land is under cultivation in the state, the yield has not been at par with neighbouring states. This could be due to various factors, and we feel an aware farmer who has the right information can increase the yield substantially, contributing to the overall per capita yield of the state. BigHaat with its advanced technology and data insights can help provide solutions to the farming community in the language of their choice.”

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R J Sankara Eye Hospital to conduct 6500 free eye surgeries this financial year 

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-Free surgeries to be conducted as part of its first anniversary-

-Hospital performed over 3000 surgeries and examined 18903 patients in last one year-

Maharashtra, July 19, 2022: R. Jhunjhunwala Sankara Eye Hospital, that completed one year of its eye care services, said will conduct the 6500 free eye surgeries this year. The hospital successfully performed over 3000 free eye surgeries and examined a total of 18,903 patients in the outpatient department. 

Over the last one year, doctors and specialists like paediatric ophthalmologist, cornea ophthalmologist, cataract ophthalmologist, retina specialist, glaucoma specialist, oculoplasty specialist and doctors of various disciplines of the hospital successfully performed various types of eye surgeries to give vision to the patients.

Honourable MLA of Panvel, Shri. Prashant G. Thakur who appreciated the work of the Hospital, said: “We thank the doctors and staff of the hospital for providing quality eye services. I would request the doctors to conduct cataract surgeries in our region which sees many such patients. I am sure that the hospital will take care of these needs and extend its service to the people and remain committed to society as it has always been.”  

Dr. Rajesh Kapse, Unit Head of the Hospital, said: “We thank the government for its support to eye care services. We intend to take our work far and wide and have the vision of building a blind-free world. We follow the policy of 80 per cent and 20 per cent in which the 20 per cent would pay the costs for eye treatment, and through them we subsidize the treatment for rest of the population. We want the under-privileged and the needy to have access to low-cost but high-quality eye care.”

The Chief Medical Officer of the Hospital-Dr. Girish Budharani, Unit Head of the Hospital – Dr. Rajesh Kapse, and Public Eye Health Manager-Sachin Bhoomkar were also present and thanked everyone for making the celebration a success.

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