MY BODY- MY CHOICE- MY RIGHTS

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FPA India is a national voluntary organisationSince 2004 FPA India (FPAI) has been working with LGBT individuals and their partners to address their sexual and reproductive health needs, including concerns around HIV. FPAI has also worked closely with male sex workers and transgender groups- mobilizing them to form CBOS and advocating for their rights. The stigma-free services provided by FPAI have been widely accepted by the community and they continue to access services from all its static as well as outreach clinics.

Our recent work with LGBT communities included awareness sessions, health check-up camps, and joint events such as observation of days held at different FPA India branches. In 2020, nearly 17950 transgender people obtained services from FPAI. The number of queer people obtained services other than those who identified as ‘other gender’ etc is very difficult to estimate, as a policy, FPA India do not request the clients to disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity.

FPA India Bengaluru Branch has been awarded with the project titled MOVEMENT ACCELERATOR PROJECT by HQs.

The project focus on working with Lesbians, Transman and Bisexual Women and Queer community to understand their issues/ needs and give them a platform to voice their concerns and visibility through social media/online platforms.

Lesbian and bisexual women are part of a diverse community with various health concerns. While all women have specific health risks, lesbian, bisexual women and Transman ( L,B,T) are at a higher risk for certain diseases than other women. The health concerns and violence faced by Lesbian, Bisexual ,Transman are absent in scientific literature hence there are lack of evidence to show the problems /issues faced by this community.

Deliverable under this project are :

• Create a safe space for LT commundiios to assess friendly services like SRH and counselling. Service provider will also addrons lesbian, Bioexual, Trans men issues through specialised counselling. • And develop online/ social media plast forn and viulbty and support.

FPA India is an SRH organisation, the identity of any clients in respect to their sexual orientation is not identified when they visit the clinic. All information and identities, case papers are kept safely and not shared with anyone. The services providers will be capacitated to deal with Lesbian/bisexual issues sensitively. Referral support will be developed keeping in mind the sexual orientation of the clients and online, digital help will be made available whenever required keeping in mind the safety of the client.

We have created space for LBT Communities. We urge that LBT communities to make use of this space and participate to know more.

Dr. Padmini Prasad, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Sexologist & Dr. Akkai Padmashali, Founder ONDEDE Trangender activist & Dr. Sharada Nasimath, President, FPA India Bengaluru Branch were present in the press meet at Press club of Bangalore

– FPA India, Bengaluru.

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Shiva Rajkumar presents an endearing and unconventional take on arranged marriages in India with the Kannada series, ‘Honeymoon’, coming soon on Voot Select!

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~ Starring Nagabhushana, Sanjana Anand, Pawan Kumar, Apoorva Bharadwaj, Anand Ninasam and Archana Kotige in prominent roles, Honeymoon is a heart-warming tale of an unconventional Indian marriage set-up ~

~Ahead of its exclusive premiere on Voot Select, team ‘Honeymoon’ unveiled the Kannada series’ trailer in a press launch event held in Bangalore~

National, 12th May 2022: Viacom18’s digital offering, Voot Select has established itself as one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms in India that backs distinct stories with its robust repertoire. In a bid to expand its regional content offering, the platform braces for the exclusive premiere of the Kannada series ‘Honeymoon’. Ahead of the romantic drama’s release on Voot Select, the trailer of the series was unveiled in a press launch event held in Bangalore!

Produced by Shiva Rajkumar and written by Nagabhushana, the six-episodic series, headlined by Nagabhushana and Sanjana Anand, also boasts of Pawan Kumar, Apoorva Bharadwaj, Anand Ninasam and Archana Kotige in supporting roles.

The plot of Honeymoon follows the events that unfold after a newlywed couple, Praveen (played by Nagabhushana) and Tejaswini (played by Sanjana Anand), jet off to Kerala for their honeymoon after tying the knot in an arranged marriage. With an unconventional marriage of a timid man and an outspoken dominant woman, the story of this romantic drama focuses on Praveen and Tejaswini’s unforgettable honeymoon rife with major ups and downs.

Shiva Rajkumar commented, “There are so many good Kannada stories waiting to be told and so many storytellers waiting to be recognized. The story of Honeymoon excited me and since my daughter was also involved in this project, I went ahead and provided my full support. Am happy that Voot has been focusing on quality regional content and am sure this show will entertain audiences across all age groups alike.”

Sharing some details about his character in Honeymoon, Nagabhushana said, “Comedy is my strength. During my initial days, I used to create digital content on my YouTube channel called KEB. This helped me bag Honeymoon. We had many memorable moments during the shoot. I hurt myself and completed the entire Kerala shooting schedule with stitches. Am extremely ugly photograph showing me with stitches appeared in the local newspaper, saying Kannada actor who came here for shooting, hurt himself. Although, at that time, it was a serious situation, we still have a good laugh when we look back at that photo today.”

Sanjana Anand continued, “Getting under the skin of Tejaswini was quite exciting. She likes living life on her terms. Her character in Honeymoon is very dominant, the one who does not shy away from voicing her opinion on every possible thing. Her highly opinionated nature makes it difficult for her to adjust to an arranged marriage setup, which is the situation in most of the Indian households. The honeymoon phase plays very different roles in arranged marriages and love marriages. Our show has portrayed the need for this private time in arranged marriages very meaningfully.”

To immerse yourself in the world of Praveen and Tejaswini, get ready for ‘Honeymoon’, coming soon on Voot Select!

Honeymoon Trailer Link: https://we.tl/t-q3J5TyH0cW

 

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Organizes 1st Ever Innovation Incubator Hackathon 2022

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The one-week Artificial Intelligence Hackathon was organized in partnership with Innovation Incubator group of companies, headquartered at New York USA
Students participated in the hackathon to solve real AI problems in Healthcare, Real estate, Agriculture, Fashion, and Automotive sectors.

Bengaluru, May 12 2022: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, in partnership with Innovation Incubator, recently organized first ever Artificial Intelligence Hackathon in its Bengaluru campus from more than 14 teams comprising of 60 students in the Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech. and MBA.

The one-week Artificial Intelligence Hackathon was won by Team Geekolution, led by Anwar Nadaf, Bhushan Jawre, Sushmitha R, E.Vaan Amuthu and Vishvesh Pathak. The team focused on healthcare doctor note summarization. The team was given with a dataset of patient notes generated by various doctors and the notes need to be converted into proper patient summary files according to the format specified by the client. The team developed the solution using advanced AI and ML techniques and the judging team appreciated their effort for optimizing the solution.

Students participated in the hackathon to solve real AI problems in Healthcare, Real estate, Agriculture, Fashion, and Automotive sectors. They were guided by Innovation Incubator AI, tech and industry experts during the hackathon. Innovation Incubator group of companies, headquartered at New York USA with employees in various states of USA and India, offers the AI entrepreneurs launch pad.

Dr. Sriram Devanathan, Principal of Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru expressed “A common lament of current times is the industry-academic gap. Hackathons have proven to be an effective way of bridging this gap, while at the same time offering excitement, learning, and upskilling all at the same time. This has also become a great way for the industry to identify talent directly and closely suited to their needs. I am sure that the current hackathon event will prove to be of immense value simultaneously to our students, to Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru, and to IIC.”

Talking about the Hackathon Sreekar Pai, Vice President, Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt Ltd., expressed, We are excited to partner with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to organize and run this industry focused hackathon. The collaboration with Amrita is the next chapter of our FutureTalent program. We have made a difference in the lives of more than 900 fresh graduates in India and abroad for the past seven years. The program has hands-on training, peer programming and in-person mentorships to create a truly unique value proposition for the students and the universities we partner with”

Innovation Incubator FutureTalent program has enabled hundreds of students and graduates to start-off at the right step, with the right resources to make them industry ready. The FutureTalent program has impacted in a big way to our group, portfolio companies, key clients and partners by attracting the right talent, building them, and transforming them to be productive and resourceful. The Future Talent program has been running an industry-ready, hands-on curriculum that acts as an extension of their academics and builds the students with the right skill sets, and mindset for the job requirements of the market. The program has special focus on upcoming skills in AI/ML, Metaverse, Blockchain, Full Stack Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, DevOps, and UX Design.

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Doctor Dreams Mattresses Offer ‘Same Day Delivery’ In Bangalore

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Doctor Dreams by Nilkamal ltd, has launched a first of its kind initiative where they will be delivering mattresses on the same day. The ‘same day’ delivery will be applicable for customers across Bangalore, if an order is placed between 12 am to 4pm. 

Doctor Dreams is a holistic sleep solution brand delivering Happy Sleep with a variety of products, solutions and digital experiences including innovative Mattresses, Mattress Protectors, Pillows, Beds and more. Doctor Dreams mattresses have been designed keeping in mind the sleep patterns, body ergonomics and India’s prevalent weather condition.

Creating innovative sleep solutions, Doctor Dreams has launched ICEFOAMTM Orthopedic mattress which has a unique cooling technology that keeps the mattresscool in all weather. Designed with unique Antimicrobial Tencel fabric, ICEFOAMTM, Memory Foam and PU Foamthe mattress offers you the best sleep you can imagine. Doctor Dreams has also introduced the Matrix Smart Recliner bed that reimagines your complete sleeping experience and brings out the best of tech and product innovation in the category.

Mr. Vinod Khandelwal – E Comm Head, Nilkamal Group shares, “In its quest to provide ‘Happy Sleep’, Doctor Dreams is taking the initiative of ‘Same Day Delivery’ where the mattress will be delivered on the same day as ordered. This will make sure that there is not a single night where customer has to go without a Happy Sleep. The team has worked exhaustively on setting up the storage and delivery processes to make sure there are no delays. And very soon Doctor Dreams will be going beyond Bangalore and will be rolling out the same day delivery to other key cities.” 

Shop from Doctor Dreams on: https://doctordreams.com/

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Usha’s high-tech Sewing Machines business winning big in Kerala, Karnataka, & AP

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The company’s range of specialized fully automatic sewing machines has seen a huge surge in sales led by the southern states 

May 12, 2022 : Usha International, India’s leading consumer durables major and the pioneer in the sewing machine category in the country, clocked double-digit growth in fully automatic (white) sewing machines in FY 2021-22, with southern states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh leading the growth for the category. Commanding a 65% market share in the category currently, Usha has been at the helm of developing the market of white sewing machines in India.  

On closer analysis, the pandemic has prompted several artistic pursuits and quilting is one of the most popular activities, led by the southern states. The tradition of elders in the family designing quilts had an added layer during the pandemic – that of making masks and blankets to be donated. The company witnessed this surge in demand for sewing machines amidst the pandemic, and leveraged it further with strong marketing initiatives, direct consumer initiatives, and becoming a part of the rapidly growing DIY culture. 

Usha International is committed to introducing technologically superior sewing machines to cater to the evolving needs of the new-age consumers. As part of this ongoing effort to grow the Indian market the company recently renewed its contract for the next 20 years with Janome Corporation, Japan, the world’s largest, technology-driven sewing machine manufacturer. 

In fact, Usha International’s sewing machines business grew 12-15% last year, far ahead of the industry which saw a slow growth of 2-3%. The growth of the industry at large, paired with the growing DIY culture and resurgence of sewing as a creative hobby, has spurred growth for Usha International’s sewing machine business in India, enabling the company to outpace the industry. 

Commenting on the growth, Mr Parveen Kumarr Sahni, President, Sewing Machines Business, said, “We are committed to unlocking the true potential of the category by offering user-friendly sewing machines that are superior in technology. Our focus on experiential learning and creating a 360* eco-system is a big part of popularizing trends like DIY, skilling, and personalization that help us connect in a meaningful manner with our new-age shoppers. The recent partnership with Janome Corporation is a reiteration of our commitment to growing the category in India and scaling newer heights”.

If we look at the automatic sewing machine category, it has evolved really fast, and today sewing machines are state-of-the-art machines boasting high-end tech features that are user-friendly and allow for creative expression like never before, all-in-all culminating in a rich and enjoyable experience for consumers. To add value to the consumers’ journey, Usha has created a 360-degree eco-system to support and aid sewing enthusiasts in their journey into the world of learning and creating – investing in experiential marketing for building this category in India. This includes teaching, easy-to-follow content, post-sale demos, and service, as well as tutorials on the various features of the machine including how to use the foot accessories.

The growth potential of the sewing machine category in India is humongous. This increase can be attributed to the mounting demand for fabric by industrial and domestic end-users. Usha International aims to leverage this by further growing its fully automatic sewing machines business which is expected to double in the next decade or so.   

Usha Janome’s range of automatic sewing machines with Japanese technology has helped Usha go deeper and wider into the category, offering world-class machines equipped with remarkable and easy-to-use features that cater to both the needs and budget of all consumers. Usha’s range comprises Straight Stitch Machines, Industrial Machines, Automatic Zig Zag Machines, and Computerised Embroidery and Quilting Machines.

For more information, please visit www.usha.com or ushasew.com

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