Media OutReach Newswire and Asia News Network (ANN) Form Corporate News Release Partnership
 

ANN was formed in 1999 to promote coverage of news from Asia through Asian journalists, bringing Asia closer. This aligns well with Media OutReach Newswire's goal of bringing the stories of Asian organisations to journalists and audiences across Asia Pacific and globally.

As Asia's leading news media alliance, ANN consists of 20 leading media titles from Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Asia. The full list of ANN member media can be found in the table below.
 

The landmark corporate press release partnership means that Media OutReach Newswire significantly enhances the reach and impact of clients' communications across Asia, making their press releases reach even wider audiences in countries across the region and the globe. It is also testament to the uniquely high level of trust that exists between Media OutReach Newswire and the media. Each of the 20 member media gave Media OutReach their vote of confidence, and each of the media is the leading publication in their respective home country.
 

ANN Member Media
 

Jennifer Kok, Founder & CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, said, "We are very pleased, proud and honoured to have entered this partnership with ANN. Not only is it Asia's leading news media alliance, but the group's members are also the leading newspapers of their countries, publications with the highest of reputations. The partnership enables us to significantly increase the reach and impact of our clients, across Asia and the globe, further cementing Media OutReach Newswire as the leading newswire for Asia Pacific."

Jennifer continued, "The partnership also means that we're the only newswire that provides guaranteed online news posting on ANN, strengthening our clients' online visibility – both in terms of SEO and GEO for AI search – leading to higher rankings and citations in AI generated answers." She concluded, "Furthermore, ANN and Media OutReach share the same ethos and goal, which is to promote the coverage of Asian affairs, bringing the stories of Asian organisations to audiences across Asia and the globe, so the partnership is a perfect fit."

Media OutReach Newswire is the only newswire that provides guaranteed online news posting exclusively and 100% on real, authentic news media. The guaranteed posting of press releases on authoritative online news media sites such as ANN, with its high credibility and trust, along with hundreds of thousands monthly visitors, provides a powerful tool to boost brand visibility – both GEO for AI Search and SEO for search engines – and it leads to brand citations in the AI generated answers from the leading LLMs.

The landmark partnership with Asia News Network further cements Media OutReach Newswire as the leading global newswire for Asia Pacific. Media OutReach Newswire offers clients the widest press release distribution network in Asia Pacific – along with guaranteed visibility on real news media across Asia Pacific, the wider Asia region and the globe.

Media OutReach Newswire's total communications solutions help PR professionals achieve success, with targeted distribution, direct journalist access, guaranteed visibility on real news media, ready-to-use reporting, and C-suite ready PR campaign intelligence showing ROI.

About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific's first global newswire, serving as a trusted partner to the media, and PR professionals at corporations, agencies and governments across the region and the globe.

Founded in 2009 as a champion of the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire leverages next-generation technology to redefine press release distribution and reporting, with data insights and PR campaign intelligence, providing total communications solutions for PR professionals.

With a global network of 200,000 journalists and editors, 70,000+ media titles, 1,500 media partners, and more than 40 languages, Media OutReach Newswire is the only newswire with guaranteed verbatim postings exclusively on real news sites. Press releases on authentic media are trusted by search engines and AI models, powering both SEO and AI search GEO, surfacing brands for LLM citations.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices across China, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, the global press release distribution network spans Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, the US, Canada, South and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

For more information about our services, solutions and network, please visit www.media-outreach.com.

Employability.life, Federation University, Australia launch Future of Work Lab at Rockwell Business School

The launch marks a significant step toward strengthening application-focused, career-aligned education, enabling students to gain practical exposure alongside academic learning. Through XPro, students will engage in challenge-based learning driven by real industry problem statements, allowing them to build job-ready competencies through immersive work simulations and structured mentorship.

The event was attended by the senior management teams of Federation University Australia and Employability.life and the academic leadership of Rockwell Business School, along with students and their parents, reflecting a strong collective commitment toward experiential and globally aligned education.

Speaking at the inauguration, Paul Oppenheimer, Chief Operating Officer, Federation University Australia, said, “The XPro program represents a powerful shift in how education must prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. This collaboration ensures learners gain exposure to global industry challenges and become ready for their international digital economy careers.”

Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, Raja Dasgupta, CEO, Employability.life, stated, “With the XPro to be conducted at the Future of Work Lab, we are enabling students to learn by doing through live challenges inspired by industry. Our partnership with Rockwell Business School reflects our mission to make education deeply accessible and outcome-driven through work simulated learning for the leaners to be ready for future of work.”

Mr. Sai Kishore Vallam, Director, Rockwell Business School stated, “Through this collaboration, Rockwell Business School students will benefit from immersive learning experiences, industry-designed challenges, work simulations, and professional mentoring, ensuring they graduate with practical exposure, confidence, and career readiness aligned with emerging global roles.”

The leadership of Rockwell Business School reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening academia–industry linkages and preparing students for dynamic career pathways in both Indian and international markets.

About Employability.life

Employability.life a wholly owned subsidiary of Federation University Australia is committed to shaping the future of work through innovative work-simulated learning models, global academic gateways and industry collaborations. As a subsidiary of Federation University Australia, it integrates academic excellence with workforce-aligned, real-world education solutions.

Naukri’s Pro AI Resume Maker

The Naukri Pro - AI Resume Maker is an advanced online self-service platform that allows job seekers to create professional resumes that appeal to recruiters effortlessly. Whether you're a fresher searching for your first opportunity or an experienced professional eyeing the next move, this AI tool keeps your resumes polished, powerful, and perfectly tailored to land in the right hands.

So, what makes it special?

Forget spending hours tweaking margins or guessing what “ATS-friendly” even means. Naukri’s AI Resume Maker simplifies it all with:

• Customizable, professional templates : Choose a design that mirrors your vibe, classy, modern, or minimalist.

• Smart AI-powered content tweaks : Refine your phrasing and highlight your achievements so your skills don’t get lost in jargon.

• Seamless Naukri profile import : Already have a Naukri account? Just pull in your profile and auto-fill your resume in seconds.

• ATS-optimized formats : Ensure your resume clears recruiter screening systems with flying colors.

• Real-time preview & easy download : Edit, preview, and download instantly, no waiting, no stress.

With just a few clicks, your resume is ready to impress, whether you’re applying on Naukri, LinkedIn, or any other job platform.

Because first impressions count – and yours just got an upgrade

Your resume isn’t just a document; it’s your first handshake with opportunity. The AI Resume Maker uses intelligent algorithms to polish your profile, sharpen your tone, and present your skills in a way recruiters can’t ignore.

And it doesn’t stop there. As part of Naukri Pro, users also get access to premium features like profile enhancement, hidden job invitations, AI mock interviews, and skills insights —everything needed not just to apply for a job but to ace the entire process.

Affordable plans, premium results

Because career growth shouldn’t break the bank. Choose from three flexible plans:

• Rs. 999 for 1 month

• Rs. 1,999 for 3 months

• Rs. 2,999 for 6 months

Each plan includes complete access to Naukri Pro and its suite of powerful career tools.

Here’s the bottom line

Job hunting can be overwhelming. Between writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, and second-guessing your resume format, it’s a lot. The Naukri Pro AI Resume Maker takes one major stress off your plate.

It’s like having a smart, experienced friend by your side, one who knows what recruiters want and helps you put your best foot forward.

So stop overthinking fonts and bullet points. Start building a resume that speaks for you.

Try it now: Naukri Pro AI Resume Maker

Because the right job starts with the right resume, and with Naukri Pro’s AI Resume Maker, you’re already halfway there.

About Naukri

For over two decades, Naukri.com, the leading job platform in India, has been benefitting millions of professionals in finding the right opportunities. With tools like Naukri Pro AI Resume Maker, the company is one step closer to its mission to make job searching simpler for everyone through smart technology combined with human understanding, one resume at a time. Job seekers can also download Naukri app to explore opportunities, apply instantly, and manage their job search seamlessly.

car&bike has always been a distinguished platform that hosts different segments- new cars, new bikes and used cars or discovery, comparison and buying, under one roof. The new website aims to deliver simplified journeys, intuitive navigation, interactive graphics and a mobile-first experience, all focused on empowering customers to navigate with confidence and convenience.

The platform is designed to be welcoming and easy to use, avoiding complicated jargon and offering a smooth, enjoyable experience that feels like browsing in person.

Key highlights of the new platform include

• A reimagined search and browsing journey to make finding the right vehicle effortless and intriguing.

• Clean, simplified and intuitive product displays with easy navigation to ensure users can access all the necessary details quickly.

• Authentic insights and trusted reviews and opinions from the car&bike auto experts help customers make informed decisions.

• The Mobile-first design ensures a fast, responsive experience on the go.

• Transparent on-road pricing available across all products and variants for greater clarity and trust, which are also competitive in terms of the market segment.

• Tailored deals and offers from dealerships based on user preferences and location are updated regularly on the platform.

“The revamped car&bike platform reflects our renewed vision to be India’s No. 1 one-stop automotive destination. Every enhancement has been thoughtfully designed to simplify the vehicle buying and selling journey for the consumers, while staying true to our core values of transparency, trust, and innovation,” said Mohammed Turra, CEO, Mahindra First Choice Wheels.

The transformation sheds light on car&bike’s long-term commitment to customer-first innovation and data-driven growth, while reinforcing its position as a trusted destination for millions of vehicle buyers and sellers.

The upgraded car&bike platform is now live and available to users across India here www.carandbike.com.

About car&bike
car&bike by Mahindra First Choice Wheels is one of India’s most trusted auto-tech platforms, offering a comprehensive ecosystem for vehicle buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts. With a focus on transparency, trust, and technology-driven solutions, car&bike enables customers to discover, compare, buy, and sell vehicles seamlessly. From on-road prices and expert reviews to personalized dealer offers and resale options, car&bike continues to redefine how Indians experience vehicle ownership.
 

About Mahindra First Choice Wheels
Mahindra First Choice Wheels (MFCW), a part of Mahindra group, is India’s leading multi-brand used vehicle company, with a wide network of franchise dealerships across the country. Its services span organized used-car retail, vehicle auctions, certified car programs, financing, and warranty solutions. With its strong footprint and customer-first approach, MFCW has played a pioneering role in building trust and transparency in India’s pre-owned vehicle market.
 

About Mahindra
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is a global federation of companies with a presence in over 100 countries. It is among the world’s largest tractor manufacturers by volume and a leader in utility vehicles, information technology, financial services, and renewable energy. Guided by its purpose of ‘Rise,’ Mahindra drives positive change by enabling communities to rise through innovative products and solutions that fuel progress and sustainability worldwide.

Sachin Chaudhary Founder & CEO HashTAGit

Founded over 12 years ago, HashTAGit has become synonymous with performance-driven hospital websites. Its track record speaks for itself: 100,000+ monthly visits, 15,000+ inbound calls, and 1,800+ patient form submissions for a leading multi-super speciality hospital in Hyderabad. For India’s most renowned joint replacement hospital chain, the agency achieved a traffic jump from 40,000 to 110,000 monthly visitors and ₹10 crore in monthly digital revenue—all directly attributed to its website optimisation and digital marketing strategy.

The scale and diversity of its client base are equally impressive. From corporate hospital chains to stand-alone specialty centres and international healthcare brands, HashTAGit’s innovation-led approach is transforming how patients engage with hospitals online—turning websites into powerful growth engines. HashTAGit has worked with five listed corporate hospital chains, some of the country’s most iconic standalone hospitals, JCI-accredited super-speciality providers, and even extended its expertise internationally to Nepal’s largest healthcare groups, South Africa’s top hospital network, and a London-listed Middle Eastern chain. This range gives HashTAGit an unparalleled vantage point on the evolving needs of hospitals of every size and market segment.

The agency’s rise has not gone unnoticed. Recognition includes Deloitte Fast 50 India, Deloitte Fast 500 Asia-Pacific, CIO Review’s Top 20 Google Technological Solution Providers, and inclusion among India’s Top 50 Startups to Watch. But beyond awards, HashTAGit’s real currency is its ability to produce outcomes that matter—higher traffic, better engagement, and tangible patient leads.

A Founder Who Speaks the Hospital’s Language
What sets HashTAGit apart is not just technology—it’s leadership. Founder Sachin Chaudhary brings a rare combination of experience as a former hospital CEO and management consultant. This means every website project is guided by someone who understands both the clinical and business imperatives of a hospital.

“We don’t just build websites,” says Chaudhary. “We build hospital growth engines. Every page, every feature, and every piece of content is designed to attract, engage, and convert patients. The technology is important, but the strategy is critical.”

Mobile-First, But Beyond Just Mobile
With 85% of hospital website traffic now coming from mobile devices, HashTAGit goes beyond simple responsive design to create separate, fully optimised mobile and desktop versions. This ensures that user experience—and conversion rates—remain high regardless of the device.

But mobile is only part of the equation. While many agencies obsess over homepages, HashTAGit recognises that 70–75% of a hospital website’s traffic comes from internal pages such as specialty service pages, doctor profiles, and procedure information. These are where patients make decisions, and they are optimised accordingly—both for user experience and search rankings.

SEO as a Science, Not a Guess
HashTAGit’s websites rank high because they are built with SEO precision from the ground up. From clean, keyword-rich URL structures to service-specific content headers and customised CMS platforms, every technical element is aligned to Google’s indexing preferences. This structure, combined with medically accurate and patient-friendly content, drives organic traffic and reduces dependency on paid advertising.

The results are measurable: hospitals working with HashTAGit consistently report faster load speeds—50% better than industry averages, 2.5X increases in patient engagement, and significant reductions in bounce rates.

Beyond Development—A Full Digital Ecosystem
HashTAGit’s work doesn’t end with launch day. The agency offers end-to-end digital marketing services including SEO, paid search, social media, online reputation management, and analytics. Proprietary tools such as AI-powered hospital chatbots and hyper-agile landing pages allow for quick campaign deployment and real-time patient interaction.

This integrated model ensures hospitals can track the complete patient journey—from the first Google search to the final appointment confirmation—optimising every step for conversion.

Case Study: Hyderabad’s Gastro-Led Powerhouse
One of HashTAGit’s standout projects involved Hyderabad’s largest gastro-led multi-super speciality hospital. Despite offering world-class facilities, the hospital’s previous digital presence failed to reflect its stature. HashTAGit overhauled the website with a content-first, specialty-driven approach, embedded appointment booking into key pages, and paired the launch with targeted digital campaigns.

The results were immediate and dramatic: not only did traffic spike, but high-value patient leads increased significantly, reinforcing the hospital’s position in a highly competitive segment.

A Team Built for Healthcare
HashTAGit’s 60+ member team includes healthcare content specialists, UX/UI designers, SEO analysts, and technology developers who work exclusively in the healthcare domain. This specialisation allows the agency to handle complex requirements—from integrating hospital information systems (HIS) to creating content that passes strict medical compliance standards—without compromising on speed or creativity.

Looking Ahead: The Next Era of Digital Healthcare
Chaudhary believes that the next big shift in hospital websites will be personalisation. “Patients expect the same seamless, customised experience they get from top e-commerce platforms. Healthcare can’t lag behind. The winners will be those who anticipate patient needs, personalise every interaction, and build trust with every click.”

In many ways, HashTAGit is already delivering that future. With data-driven design, patient-centric content, and technology that adapts in real time, it has set a new standard for what hospital websites can—and should—be.

From corporate chains to standalone speciality centres, from South Mumbai’s legacy hospitals to international healthcare brands, the message is clear: in a market where digital presence is often the first step to patient acquisition, HashTAGit is the partner that delivers both beauty and bottom-line impact.

And as hospitals across India and beyond race to upgrade their digital presence, the question is no longer whether they can afford to invest in a high-performance website—it’s whether they can afford not to.

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in conversation with Duolingo English Test takers Shalini, Shreyas, and Jesai during an exclusive fireside chat

The conversation brought together three DET test takers, Shalini, Shreyas, and Jesai who, much like Neeraj, are embarking on a journey that demands courage, resilience and the ability to adapt to new environments. Their dialogue explored this shared experience, highlighting how the mindset needed for sporting success is not too different from what students need to succeed abroad.

Watch the conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJBG2EEpWZ8

Success comes when you keep showing up

“When you leave home for the first time, it’s not easy. You miss your family and your routine. But when you stay focused on your dream, it gets easier,” said Neeraj. “You need to have a strong mindset. Just keep showing up and giving your best, that’s how success comes.”

Sharing a personal story from early in his career, Neeraj recalled the time he broke his wrist during training. “I had just started my journey and had to wear a plaster for 40 days. I thought my career was over,” he said. But rather than give up, he stayed focused on his dream of representing India. Once recovered, he trained three to four times a day, lost the 10–12 kg gained during recovery, and within just six weeks, he won a national medal. “It’s all about strength, resilience and a strong mindset,” he added.

Lessons from Life Abroad

Talking about his experiences training overseas, Neeraj shared candidly, “The biggest challenge for Indians abroad is food.” His advice to students? “Learn basic cooking before moving out. It’s important to be independent. Learn to cook, do your chores, and make your own decisions. You might make a few mistakes but that’s how you learn.” He also emphasized the value of self-reliance: “Living away from home teaches you a lot. At home, you often rely on your family. But stepping out helps you understand life and yourself better,” and urges students to be patient, take small steps and keep learning.

Breaking Language Barriers

Language was another challenge discussed by students. Neeraj shared his own journey with English, explaining how he learned vocabulary from his coaches and even practiced using the Duolingo app. “It felt good when Duolingo said I got 100 percent. I wasn’t a top-scoring student in school, so this kind of learning made me feel proud” he said. “I’ve had coaches from Australia, Germany, and now the Czech Republic. So, I’ve picked up a few words from each language. I try to learn a few and greet people in their own language.”

The fireside chat was part of an ongoing collaboration between the Duolingo English Test and Neeraj Chopra, designed to inspire young Indians to pursue their global education dreams with confidence.

Shalini, Shreyas, and Jesai are also the first DETermined Ambassadors, who have aced the test and are now part of an exclusive community of DET Takers. They will participate in a programme to gain access to exclusive opportunities, tools and resources, as they help build a community of DET takers who have taken the test to fly to their dream destinations around the world.

The Duolingo English Test (DET) continues to democratise access to global education, with over 5,900 institutions worldwide, including top universities in the USA and Canada accepting it. The test is fully online, costs only USD $70 (approx. Rs. 6,000) and delivers results within 48 hours, making it one of the most accessible and student-friendly English proficiency tests today. Designed with the test taker in mind, DET integrates advanced AI and the latest assessment science to deliver accurate, secure and convenient testing.

About Duolingo English Test

The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a convenient, fast and affordable English proficiency test, designed with the test taker in mind. By integrating the latest assessment science and AI, the test empowers anyone to certify their English when and where they’re at their best. A combination of rigorous security protocols, AI, and remote proctoring ensures the integrity of the test. DET test scores are accepted by over 5900 institutions worldwide, including Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Warwick and Yale.

Bharat Matrimony announces strategic partnership with Truecaller

In the digital age, secure and seamless communication is essential for successful online matchmaking. With Truecaller for Business Solutions, Bharat Matrimony prioritizes user safety and convenience from the initial sign-up through to match notifications and updates, enhancing the user experience.

This integration ensures that all calls from Bharat Matrimony are equipped with verified brand identifiers such as their official logo, green verification badge, and a verified tick. These elements help users instantly recognize legitimate calls. Features like Call Reason further enhance transparency by informing users why they are being contacted, be it for new profile matches or important updates.

To create a more engaging communication experience, Bharat Matrimony has adopted Truecaller’s Video Caller ID, transforming routine calls into visually rich interactions. The Call Me Back feature also allows users to schedule return calls at their convenience. Most notably, the 1-Tap, OTP-less verification streamlines the login process, making it quicker and more secure, particularly during critical interactions.

Commenting on the partnership, Saichithra Swaminathan, Chief Product Officer, Matrimony.com, said, “At Matrimony, we’re focused on making the user journey simple and secure right from the start. Our integration with Truecaller helps streamline the verification process during registration. This reduces friction, making it easier for users to get started quickly. Faster verification means faster onboarding, with less manual input needed. It improves the overall sign-up experience with added ease and clarity. We’re always looking for ways to build trust and deliver more convenience to our users.”

Speaking about the collaboration, Priyam Bose, Global Head, GTM & Developer Products at Truecaller, said, “At Truecaller, our mission is to empower businesses with trusted communication infrastructure that enhances user confidence and drives meaningful engagement. Nowhere is this more critical than on a platform like Bharat Matrimony, where real-life relationships begin with a single interaction. Our partnership ensures that every touchpoint is anchored in safety, credibility, and contextual clarity. This collaboration underscores our shared vision with Bharat Matrimony to create secure, respectful, and authentic digital experiences at scale for millions of users navigating their most personal journeys online”

Bharat Matrimony, continues to redefine digital matchmaking by putting safety, trust, and user-first communication at the forefront. Through its partnership with Truecaller, the brand is setting new benchmarks for verified, seamless interactions in the matchmaking space.

Truecaller’s Customer Experience Solution is used by more than 2500 businesses globally. It delivers enhanced communication capabilities that promote brand recognition, improve engagement, and safeguard customers from scams and fraud.

About Matrimony.com
Matrimony.com is India’s leading consumer Internet company managing marquee brands such as Bharat Matrimony, Elite Matrimony, Community Matrimony, and Jodii. Bharat Matrimony is considered the biggest and most trusted matrimony brand, which has also established a considerable retail presence with over 120 self-owned outlets across India. The company delivers matchmaking and marriage-related services to users in India and the Indian diaspora. Matrimony.com has pioneered several new business models, such as WeddingBazaar.com, Mandap.com, and CommunityMatrimony.com, a consortium of over 300 community matrimony services. Matrimony.com's recent launches include Luv.com, a matchmaking app for working professionals, and ManyJobs.com, a specialized bilingual app for entry-level and frontline jobs for the gray-collared workers in Tamil Nadu.

For more details, visit www.matrimony.com
 

About Truecaller
Truecaller (TRUE B) is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Fraud and unwanted communication are endemic to digital economies, especially in emerging markets. We are on a mission to build trust in communication. Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for more than 450 million active users and nearly 3000 large enterprises. Truecaller has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 8 October 2021.

For more information, please visit: business.truecaller.com

Cheapest Summer Destinations - Agoda

Surabaya is followed closely by Tirupati, India, and Hat Yai, Thailand in the top three, with average room rates of Rs. 3211 and Rs. 3385 per night, respectively. These destinations offer the perfect summer escape, combining rich culture, diverse cuisine, and picturesque settings for an unforgettable getaway.

Gaurav Malik, Country Director – India, Sri Lanka & Nepal at Agoda, shared, “It is exciting to see Tirupati featured in a diverse mix of destinations in this year’s list of Asia’s most affordable summer getaways. Travellers today are seeking value without compromising on cultural depth or travel ease, and many of these cities offer just that, with good connectivity, simple visa processes, and rich local experiences. Tirupati stands out as a destination that blends spiritual significance with affordability. At Agoda, we remain committed to making such meaningful journeys easier and more accessible for everyone.”

The Cheapest Summer Destinations ranking is based on average room rates in the ten most popular destinations across nine Asian markets, highlighting the most wallet-friendly options for summer travelers.

1. Surabaya, Indonesia (Rs. 3037 average room rate per night)

Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, Surabaya offers visitors a chance to explore its historic architecture, bustling markets, and delicious street food. The city is also a gateway to nearby attractions like Mount Bromo and Madura Island.

2. Tirupati, India (Rs. 3211 average room rate per night)

Home to the renowned Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati is a spiritual haven for many. Beyond its religious significance, the city offers a rich cultural experience with its vibrant festivals, traditional music, and delectable South Indian cuisine.

3. Hat Yai, Thailand (Rs. 3385 average room rate per night)

Famous for its lively markets and mouthwatering street food, Hat Yai is a versatile destination that also serves as a gateway to nearby beaches and islands. The city is perfect for those looking to enjoy a mix of urban and natural attractions.

4. Dalat, Vietnam (Rs. 3905 average room rate per night)

Nestled in the Central Highlands, Dalat is known for its cool climate, beautiful landscapes, and charming French colonial architecture. Visitors can enjoy activities like hiking, cycling, and exploring the city's vibrant flower gardens.

5. Iloilo, Philippines (Rs. 4079 average room rate per night)

Iloilo offers a blend of historical landmarks, beautiful beaches, and a thriving food scene. Visitors can explore the city's Spanish colonial churches, enjoy local delicacies, and relax on the pristine beaches of nearby islands.

6. Kuching, Malaysia (Rs. 4600 average room rate per night)

Kuching is a cultural gem, offering a mix of heritage sites, local cuisine, and access to natural attractions like Bako National Park. Its laid-back vibe makes it a great choice for a summer getaway.

7. Nagoya, Japan (Rs. 7811 average room rate per night)

Nagoya offers a wealth of experiences for travelers, from the iconic Nagoya Castle to the Toyota Commemorative Museum. Food enthusiasts can savor the city’s renowned hitsumabushi (grilled eel), while shoppers can enjoy unique finds in its bustling shopping districts.

8. Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Rs. 7811 average room rate per night)

Kaohsiung is a vibrant port city with a mix of cultural landmarks, night markets, and scenic spots like Lotus Pond. It’s an excellent destination for those looking to experience the charm of southern Taiwan.

9. Daejeon, South Korea (Rs. 8072 average room rate per night)

Daejeon offers a mix of modern attractions and natural beauty, with highlights like the Expo Science Park and Yuseong Hot Springs. Its parks and museums make it a great destination for families and solo travelers alike.

With over 5 million holiday properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities available, Agoda makes it easy to plan the perfect summer getaway. Visit Agoda.com/deals or download the Agoda mobile app for the best deals.

About The Data

To create the rank, Agoda analyzed the average room rates of the top ten destinations across nine markets in Asia based on accommodation bookings. Bookings made between March to May 2025 with a check-in date between 1 June and 31 August 2025 were included in the analysis. Prices quoted are average prices, subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.

About Agoda

Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of 5 million hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24/7 customer support.

Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 7,000 staff in 27 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier. 

Here’s a look at the accolades.

1. CATEGORY: Best News Website

AWARD: GOLD

Launched in 2015, The Quint was built on the foundation of enterprise journalism — delivering news through multimedia, fact-checks, citizen reports, and more.

To support this, the website was designed for speed, SEO, accessibility, security, and a seamless user experience. With a clean, responsive design catering to all age groups, the platform has evolved to support multiple revenue streams — reader revenue, branded content, social collaborations, and more — while also piloting AI innovations to drive smarter news engagement.

2. CATEGORY: Best Fact-Checking Project

AWARD: GOLD

WINNER: Scamguard

Scamguard is a series of fact-checking guides aimed at equipping people with the critical thinking skills required to tackle online scams. The guides break down the modus operandi of scammers, provide testimonials of victims, and offer methods to safeguard against potential fraud. Scamguard covers three broad categories of popular online scams — job scams, UPI scams, and e-commerce scams.

3. CATEGORY: Best in Audience Engagement
AWARD: SILVER

WINNER: My Report

Mainstream media often misses stories that lie beyond its reach. My Report changes that — putting the power of journalism in the hands of citizens, working closely with the editorial team. From broken roads and missing amenities to stories of resilience and injustice, My Report brings underrepresented voices to the forefront, ensuring no story is too small to be told.

4. CATEGORY: Best Use of Video

AWARD: SILVER

WINNER: 'Those Who Die Are Called Martyrs': In Rajasthan's 'Mini Kota' Suicide is a Joke

Just 100 km from Jaipur, Sikar has emerged as Rajasthan’s ‘Mini Kota’ — a booming coaching hub drawing thousands of NEET and IIT-JEE aspirants each year. But behind the billboards and bright promises lies a darker reality: a rising tide of student suicides. In October 2023 alone, 26 such deaths were reported in Rajasthan. Our video dives into the pressures of this competitive ecosystem — where harsh teachers, parental expectations, and toxic academic culture are pushing young lives to the edge.

5. CATEGORY: Best Use of AI in the Newsroom
AWARD: BRONZE

WINNER: The Great Indian Paper Heist

India saw more than 70 exam paper leaks in the last seven years, jeopardising the future of millions of young aspirants. The repeated incidents of paper leaks across states have undermined the abilities of government to conduct free and fair exams. The paper leak crisis has become a boiling issue among the youth of the country, which boasts about having the largest youth population in the world. To break down these paper leaks, we examined the steps involved in the examination process — right from the setting of the question paper to the point where it reaches the examination hall — with the help of AI-generated graphics.

About Quint Digital Limited

The Quint, launched in March 2015, is one of India's biggest pure-play digital news and views platforms. After a successful ten-year run, it has embarked on a significant transformation of its content model. We have pivoted away from ‘breaking news’ or ‘commodity news’ to further increase our focus on enterprise journalism, ground reporting, fact-checking, and a membership-based revenue model.

Continuing to be mobile-first and highly interactive, we bring you deep dives on the most pressing questions that India is grappling with. We are participative in our approach to newsgathering — with a robust citizen journalism vertical, My Report — and we partner with our readers in our hunt for fake news through our WebQoof vertical that debunks mis/disinformation in both Hindi and English. We are certified by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) — a recognition of our expertise, bipartisan approach, and credibility.

The Quint has won several accolades over the years, including the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Awards, WAN-IFRA South Asian Digital Media Awards, INMA Global Media Awards, and others.

Ravanan N, CEO, Oneindia
 

Additionally, Oneindia has secured the position of the second fastest-growing website in India, showcasing its immense popularity and trust among Indian audiences. This recognition is based on a report published by esteemed British trade publication, Press Gazette and data from the digital intelligence platform Similarweb.
 

Over the past year, Oneindia has reported consistent growth, strengthening its presence in the Indian digital media space. The platform focuses on vernacular users, delivering content in 10 languages, and content across 10 categories, including breaking news, entertainment, sports, automotive, technology, lifestyle, travel, personal finance, education, and viral trends.
 

Ravanan N, CEO, Oneindia said, "We are immensely grateful to our readers and supporters for their unwavering trust and engagement. This achievement is a reflection of our commitment to delivering high-quality content and breaking barriers in the digital space. As we celebrate this success, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing reliable and engaging content."
 

As Oneindia continues to evolve, the platform remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering meaningful content tailored to diverse audiences. By prioritizing innovation, localization, and inclusivity, Oneindia is well-positioned to lead the digital media landscape and redefine how content resonates with audiences across the globe.
 

For more information, visit www.oneindia.com.
 

About Oneindia

Oneindia.com is a multilingual news platform, founded in 2006 with an aim to connect people in their own local language. As an independent online publisher Oneindia has been serving news to millions every day in over 10 Indian vernacular languages namely Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi and Odia besides English for over two decades. Oneindia was started with the sole intention of serving the larger online community of users in India - the non-English speaking users. One in every 5 digital users consume content on Oneindia platform, as per ComScore. Our early start, activism, enthusiasm and foresightedness provide an edge and keeps Oneindia ahead of the competition in vernacular space.

Gauri Khan at the launch of her new website www.gaurikhan.in

Since its inception, Gauri Khan Designs has become synonymous with luxury, elegance, and a unique design sensibility that marries contemporary style with timeless sophistication. The new website marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey, offering clients and design aficionados an immersive digital experience showcasing the breadth and depth of Gauri Khan’s visionary work.

The newly launched website features an array of interactive elements, allowing visitors to explore stunning visuals of Gauri Khan’s signature projects, from luxurious residences and hospitality projects to innovative commercial spaces. This platform also provides an avenue for the online retail of the Maison’s range of bespoke furniture, bed linens, and artefacts.

“We have always strived to push the boundaries of design and create spaces that tell a story,” added Gauri Khan. “This website is a testament to our passion for design and our dedication to our clients. We look forward to the next chapter of Gauri Khan Designs and continuing to bring extraordinary spaces to life.”

In addition to the website launch, Gauri Khan is excited to announce the opening of a new experience centre in Delhi in March. This centre will be a captivating space for visitors to experience these beautiful products firsthand, offering a tangible glimpse into the world of Gauri Khan Designs.

Visit the new website at www.gaurikhan.in to explore the Maison's work and discover a range of retail bespoke items such as furniture, artefacts, and bed linens.

STYLING: At the event Gauri wore stacked bangles from Zoya's signature My Embrace collection. The iconic criss-cross design is signature of the House, inspired by the idea of a self-hug, and being true to the calling of your heart. Styled by Aastha Sharma, Gauri paired the bangles with hoops and rings from the same collection, and a red dress from Safiyaa.

About Gauri Khan Designs

Founded by Gauri Khan in 2012, Gauri Khan Designs is a leading interior design firm based in Mumbai, India. Gauri Khan strikes the perfect balance between her sense of design and personality, considering the client’s brief while transforming spaces into something uniquely their own. Her quiet, elegant style and sophisticated aesthetic create spaces that clients can truly enjoy. A common thread in her process is meticulous attention to detail, juxtaposing the practical with the luxurious. Since its launch, design originality, intricate detailing, and one-of-a-kind workmanship have been the foundations of Gauri Khan Designs. Known for its innovative and luxurious design solutions, the company has successfully completed numerous high-profile projects across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating bespoke environments, Gauri Khan Designs continues to set new standards in the world of interior design.

Capturing a Milestone Moment: The team of Tech Mahindra Foundation and GIZ India, joined by esteemed guests and students, come together at the official launch of the Healthcare-Careers Job Portal

The healthcare sector in India is one of the largest employers, employing a total of 7.5 million people, making the demand for qualified Allied Healthcare Professionals higher than ever before. However, the sector faces significant challenges in matching talent with opportunity. Healthcare-Careers aims to solve this by offering a dedicated platform that not only enables job seekers to find relevant opportunities but also allows recruiters to source skilled professionals easily and efficiently.

Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Healthcare has been at the forefront of skilling youngsters in the Healthcare sector through its academies in Delhi, Mumbai, Mohali, Navi Mumbai, and Pune with the annual capacity to train about 7000 youngsters recruited by over 1000 leading hospitals across India. The Foundation is determined to open more academies and centres to keep up with the demand for professionals in the healthcare sector.

Key Features of Healthcare-Careers:

• Job Seekers: Healthcare-Careers provides a one-stop platform for aspiring Allied Healthcare professionals to explore job opportunities in various specialties. Whether looking for roles in medical record science, radiology, lab technology, or medical administration, professionals can access a wide range of jobs tailored to their expertise.

• Recruiters: Hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers can benefit from a refined recruitment process. The portal simplifies candidate sourcing, offering filters for specialisation, experience level, and location preferences, ensuring the right talent is connected with the right opportunity.

Mr Chetan Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, Tech Mahindra Foundation, emphasised, "The launch of Healthcare-Careers is a game-changer for the healthcare industry in India. By providing a focused platform, we aim to solve one of the key challenges in the sector—finding qualified professionals who are ready to contribute to improving healthcare outcomes across the country."

Highlighting the critical need to connect the right talent with the right opportunities, Dr. Rodney Reviere, Programme Director, GIZ India, said, “India has a tough labour market. The country’s vastness and variety as well as the huge number of jobseekers make finding the right match between employee and employer very difficult. The newly launched Job Portal under the project ASCENT helps cut through the complexities and challenges by bringing job seekers and job providers in one place.”

Mr Sajid Ali, Chief Operations Officer, Tech Mahindra Foundation, said, “The portal is set to play a pivotal role in improving employability, enhancing the skills-to-opportunity match, and, ultimately, strengthening India's healthcare ecosystem. We are committed to helping individuals build meaningful careers in allied healthcare while addressing the staffing needs of healthcare providers.”

With the launch of Healthcare-Careers, Tech Mahindra Foundation and GIZ are taking a significant step forward in ensuring the right balance between healthcare talent and industry demand. As the healthcare sector in India continues to grow, this platform is expected to make a lasting impact on employability and access to healthcare services nationwide.

For more information about the Healthcare-Careers Job Portal, visit www.healthcare-careers.in or write to us at info@healthcare-careers.in

About Tech Mahindra Foundation

Tech Mahindra Foundation (TMF) is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Tech Mahindra Limited, a Mahindra Group Company. It was set up in 2006 as a Section 25 Company (referred to as Section 8 Company in the Companies Act, 2013), with a vision of 'Empowerment through Education'. The Foundation works in the areas of employability, education, and disability, with a keen focus on corporate volunteering. It has established itself as a prominent force for corporate social responsibility in India with 150+ projects with the help of 90+ partners in 11 locations across India.

About Project  ASCENT

Project ASCENT – Alliance for Skill & Capacity ENhancement with Technology – is a joint initiative by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Tech Mahindra Limited through its implementing arm, Tech Mahindra Foundation (TMF), with the goal of enhancing the skilling ecosystem through technological intervention. The project falls within the framework of the develoPPP programme, implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

About GIZ India

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations supporting the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The current thematic areas of GIZ in India are – Energy, Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity, Sustainable Urban Development and Sustainable Economic Development supporting some key initiatives such as Smart Cities, Clean India, and Skill India. GIZ, in close cooperation with Indian partners, devises tailor-made, jointly-developed solutions to meet local needs and achieve sustainable and inclusive development.

Gaurav Arora (COO), Eknath Shinde (Chief Minister of Maharashtra), Bharat Gupta (CEO), and Rajesh Upadhyay (Editor-in-Chief & Executive President) of Jagran New Media

Designed to cater to the unique interests and needs of Marathi-speaking readers, Marathi Jagran will offer a comprehensive range of content, including real-time news coverage, in-depth articles, engaging videos, and multimedia features. Expanding Jagran New Media's digital footprint in Maharashtra, the website will deliver news across various categories such as entertainment, markets, stocks, lifestyle, and astrology, all in the Marathi language. It will ensure timely updates on local news while also providing content with a national perspective. Through this initiative, readers will now gain access to Jagran Group’s extensive news network, featuring factual and investigative reports from Jagran Prime and fact-checked stories from Vishwas News in Marathi.

The launch of Marathi Jagran has received formal commendations from esteemed leaders of Maharashtra, including Eknath Shinde, Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar, Nationalist Congress Party Chief (SP), Uddhav Thackeray, Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and President of Shiv Shena (UBT), and Nana Patole, President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. Their official endorsements acknowledge the platform's potential to effectively engage with the Marathi-speaking people and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra.

Bharat Gupta, CEO, Jagran New Media, commented on the launch, stating, “Localization continues to be a key element in the digital landscape. With Marathi Jagran, we are expanding our footprint to connect more deeply with local and global Marathi-speaking audiences by providing content in their native language, following our ethos of DEI. This initiative is a part of our broader mission to enhance accessibility and cater to the diverse linguistic preferences of our audience across India with personalization. We’re excited for this launch and will be soon expanding to more & more languages.”

Rajesh Upadhyay, Editor-in-Chief, Jagran New Media, added, “The launch of Marathi Jagran marks a significant milestone for us in connecting with our audience on a more personal level. MarathiJagran.com will not only provide timely and relevant news to audiences worldwide but also celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra. We look forward to engaging with our readers and offering them a platform that reflects their voice and values with content that is data-backed, credible, and verified.”

The Marathi Jagran website offers a user-friendly interface, ensuring that readers can easily navigate and access the content that interests them. The portal aims to become the go-to destination for Marathi-speaking individuals seeking news, entertainment, and lifestyle updates not only in India but internally as well.

The Marathi Jagran website is now live at marathijagran.com.

About Jagran New Media

Jagran New Media has a reach of over 97.5 million users (*Comscore MMX Multi-Platform; March 2024) and has consolidated its position among the top news and information publishers in India. The company publishes multimedia content, which includes over 7,000 stories and 40 videos in a day.

JNM is committed to producing factual & credible content that empowers New India with Knowledge, Information & Voice towards an Inclusive & Progressive Society. The company has dedicated websites covering National & Hyperlocal news, which include www.jagran.com, www.naidunia.com, www.inextlive.com, www.punjabijagran.com, www.gujaratijagran.com, and english.jagran.com. A leading health website in 3 languages, www.onlymyhealth.com; women focus portal, www.herzindagi.com, in 3 languages; and a focused website for education, www.jagranjosh.com. A leading fact-checking website, www.vishvasnews.com, in 12 languages and an in-house production house, Rocketship Films (rocketshipfilms.com), also contributes to the offering.

About Marathi Jagran

Marathijagran.com, is a marathi news and information portal launched by Jagran New Media, expanding its digital footprint in the state of Maharashtra. The website covers news, entertainment, markets + stock, lifestyle, astrology to begin with and will be in Marathi with local news getting covered real time as well as have content from the national point of view as well. Through this initiative readers can access the vast news network of Jagran Group, factual and investigative reports from Jagran Prime and fact check stories of VishvasNews.com. Through Jagran New Media’s vast network spread across various cities of the state and international collaborations, marathijagran.com introduces readers to a new experience.

Ganesh Rakhi

Curating Rakhi Collection

When it comes to celebrating Rakshabandhan, the NRIs often find it difficult to look for ways to send Rakhis to their siblings living in India. But online websites like GiftstoIndia24x7, have made it easy to celebrate Rakhi online. They have made special efforts to curate Rakhi gifts for the loved ones. From choosing the designer Rakhi threads to curating gift hampers for the brothers, a lot goes on behind the scenes. The website has a huge variety of Rakhis and gifts so it fulfills the wishlist of those who are looking for gifts for their siblings. There are Rakhi threads for the spiritual brother to the cool one. The ample number of designs makes it easy to select gifts for the ones living far away but do not want to miss out on making their siblings feel special on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. The gifts are specially curated keeping in mind that they can emotionally connect even from a distance and it doesn’t ruin the celebration.

Wide Variety of Rakhis

This year GiftstoIndia24x7, the online gifting portal has come up with the largest collection of over 750 Rakhi threads and Rakhi gifts that one can send to their siblings online even from a distance. Sending rakhi online has become a lot easier and comes without any hassle. The website delivers Rakhis all over India and they have launched a whole lot of variety in the Rakhi threads. Spiritual Rakhis feature traditional designs like Om, Swastik, Rudraksh, Radha Krishna, Lakshmi, Ek Onkaar, Hanuman, Shiv, and Ganesh. These types of Rakhis are best for those who have a divine interest and traditional values. There are premium Rakhi threads that include Pearl, Stones, Peacock, and others. Bracelet Rakhis are also a type of Rakhi that is famous among brothers as they can wear it as an accessory even after the occasion is over. From premium designer rakhis to luxurious silver rakhis, you will find it all. There are traditional Raksha Sutras, the thread that one can wrap around the wrist two or three times. Bhaiya Bhabhi Rakhi sets are special lumba rakhis available in various designs with exclusive elements. Evil eye Rakhis are trending these days and you will find a variety of it on this website. Resin Rakhis are also gaining a lot of popularity these days and these are designed to perfection. There are also Rakhi sets available so you can also send Rakhis to the whole family at once. Last but not least, there are also Rakhis for the little ones. They would love to wear vibrant rakhis of their favorite cartoon characters and they will be elated to receive them as gifts. All the Rakhis are made with premium quality threads, beads, and elements which certainly give a good experience to the brothers who are far away from their sisters living in a different country but they can still soak in all the love even from a distance.

Exclusive Gift Hampers

When it comes to gifting brothers, one leaves no stone unturned. So the ample choices of gift hampers make it easy for the sisters to send Rakhi gifts to India to their brothers. The latest collection of Rakhi threads and gift hampers makes the Raksha Bandhan celebrations more ecstatic. There are unique designer Rakhis along with gift hampers specially curated for the brothers. Different gift hampers contain gift items that the brothers can use. Be it gourmet, personalized, or grooming- there are multiple options that one can choose from. For a change, the brothers can also find return gifts for the sister. With their choice of ‘Customize your combo‘, one enjoys more options and chooses the favorite one for their siblings. Sending Rakhi gift hampers serves the purpose of sending Rakhi threads along with curated gift hampers. Mr. Amit Desai, the CEO of GiftstoIndia24x7 says, “Over the years, we have catered to the likes of the customers and made sure we walk that extra mile to fulfill their requirements. When it comes to celebrating your loved ones from a distance, we try to give a satisfying experience and deliver what they have chosen. There are a lot of emotions attached and we try to care for them in the best way possible.”

GiftstoIndia24x7 ensures that the celebration of Rakshabandhan is done wholeheartedly. They have ensured that Rakhis are available from as low as the price of Rs. 99 so that they fit into the budget easily. The website has curated its largest collection to date and significantly expanded its delivery area. At more than 15000 pincodes they have services of same-day delivery of Rakhi and Rakhi gifts. Distance should not ruin the celebrations so one can rely on their services when it comes to delivering rakhis to different parts of the country. With options of same-day delivery, one can avail to send rakhi to India to their brother. The website has a huge range of gifts, including flowers, cakes, chocolates, and exclusive gift hampers specially curated for Rakhi. There are also special personalized gift ideas that add up to the beauty of the occasion. GiftstoIndia24x7 makes sure that distance does not dampen the spirit of Raksha Bandhan and enables the customers to celebrate the occasion with a difference.

About GiftstoIndia24x7

Established in 1999, GiftstoIndia24x7 is India’s premier gifting platform especially curated for non-residential Indians. The e-commerce portal offers its users about 20,000 gift options for multiple occasions along with same-day and midnight delivery options. The e-commerce gifting platform has the largest distribution network and delivers to 1500+ locations in India. The website boasts 24×7 customer service support which gives customers a personalized gifting experience, making them feel more connected with their family and friends back home.

For more information, please visit www.giftstoindia24x7.com/rakhi.

Justdial’s effective cost control measures and revenue optimization strategies are underscored by its highest ever operating EBITDA, which stood at Rs. 80.6 crores, a 119.8% YoY growth. This contributed to the company achieving a net profit of Rs. 141.2 crores during the quarter, the highest ever for any quarter in Justdial’s history, reflecting a substantial 69.3% YoY increase.

The impressive financial metrics highlight the substantial value Justdial provides to its users and business partners. The platform has effectively addressed the daily local search needs of users while offering businesses the visibility to grow their businesses. This quarter, Justdial’s network of active businesses expanded notably, reaching a total of 44.9 million. The platform also attracted its highest ever quarterly visitors at 181.3 million, adding 10 million users from previous quarter. As of now, Justdial boasts 198.2 million images and 149.1 million reviews against various businesses.

Mr. Shwetank Dixit, Chief Growth Officer of Justdial, commented, “Justdial’s highest ever revenue and a 69% YoY growth in PAT demonstrate our ability to drive strong financial performance in a highly competitive market. We’ve prioritized delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders, including shareholders, users, and businesses. Our dedication to providing in-depth search content has empowered users to make informed decisions, while our platform continues to be a powerful digital marketing tool for businesses.

We remain focused on identifying new growth opportunities and managing costs. We’re excited about our emerging low-cost customer acquisition channels, which hold the potential to significantly improve margins over time. As we look ahead, we are committed to innovation, including the integration of generative AI to further elevate user experiences. We are proud of our journey so far and are confident about exceeding expectations in coming quarters.”

Despite challenges from vertical players, Justdial, an industry veteran, continues to adapt and innovate, defending its position as the leading search platform across local search categories. Some of the strategic initiatives taken by Justdial has been:

Leveraging Generative AI: Justdial has been building internal teams to leverage Generative AI to improve productivity as well as user experience. Some areas where generative AI is successfully deployed are assisting users in writing reviews and providing users with review summaries or product descriptions for decision-making. By efficiently using Gen-AI to replace a lot of manual work on image creation and image processing, Justdial has been able to create information at a much faster pace.

B2B: Continues to be a focal area for Justdial. In Q1, Justdial has been seeing continuous growth in revenue from this segment. It is primarily driven by initiatives focussed on enhancing B2B product content quality and much-improved user/vendor experience. B2B will remain a focus area in subsequent quarters with dedicated teams working to achieve higher growth in B2B. Gen-AI has helped vendors in creating their service catalogues easily without much hindrance.

Category-focused initiatives to bring depth and help users extract more value from Justdial. Some of these initiatives include booking appointments with astrologers, detailed information about doctors practicing at Hospitals, Service catalogues in Spa and salons etc.

New sales channels: The company has been experimenting with new low-cost and high margin sales channels to acquire customers. Justdial’s new self-sign-up flow has made it easier for vendors to subscribe to the plan that works best for them. In addition, Justdial has leveraged client success stories in campaigns across multiple digital platforms to drive consumer interest and generate sales leads.

These advancements ensure users receive valuable and enriched content, improving their overall experience on the platform.

For further details and a comprehensive breakdown of Justdial’s initiatives and achievements, please visit our Investor Relations page or contact our media relations team.

Shaadi.com, the leading platform for matchmaking in India, has announced a strategic partnership with Truecaller, the global leader in verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. This collaboration aims to elevate trust and safety in matchmaking and deliver a verified and contextual communication experience through Truecaller's Customer Experience solutions.

Shaadi.com and Truecaller partner to elevate user safety

In an era where smartphone users receive inundated by countless calls, Shaadi.com recognises the significance of offering a trusted, safe, and secure experience for its affiliates and customers. Trust is fundamental to the matchmaking process, particularly in the online realm where personal connections and potential lifelong relationships are established. Ensuring that users can confidently engage with genuine contacts is essential to upholding the integrity and success of a matrimonial platform.

With Truecaller's Verified Business Caller ID solution, Shaadi.com has enhanced its phone-based communication by providing authentic brand identity, context, trust, and safety. This empowers users to identify genuine business calls from Shaadi.com, significantly improving their communication experience. By incorporating trust elements such as the Shaadi.com logo, category name, verification tick, and a distinctive green badge, Shaadi.com solidifies its unique presence as a consumer-centric brand in the Indian market, enriching the customer experience through verified and contextual business communication.

This partnership also helps the brand leverage capabilities, such as Call Reason, to add more context and build user confidence before the call is picked up. This capability enhances communication efficiency and bolsters customer trust and engagement.

Commenting on this exciting development, Abhigyan Singh, Chief Business Officer at Shaadi.com said, “At Shaadi.com, we are committed to making your journey to finding a life partner as smooth and secure as possible. With the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing risks associated with it, we are excited to announce our partnership with Truecaller. This crucial step empowers our consumers to identify authentic calls from Shaadi.com, enhancing trust and ensuring a seamless experience. We look forward to continually enriching the experience for our users.”

Speaking about the partnership, Priyam Bose, Global Head GTM & Developer Products, Truecaller, said, “Truecaller is synonymous with trust and safety in communication. We provide businesses with solutions that boost customer experience across the user lifecycle, from seamless onboarding to customer communication. We are glad to enhance Shaadi.com’s customer experience, fortify their brand's reputation, and ensure safety while communicating with consumers.”

The collaboration with Truecaller addresses trust issues, one of the primary concerns in online matchmaking. Users often face uncertainty about the authenticity of profiles and communications, which can hinder the process of finding a compatible match. By implementing Truecaller's Verified Business Caller ID solution, Shaadi.com assures users that their interactions are secure and legitimate. This transparency builds trust, encouraging more active participation and engagement on the platform.

In Shaadi’s quest to provide an elevated customer experience, they also leverage Truecaller's 1-Tap, OTP-less verification solution. This expedites the on boarding process for new customers on the Shaadi.com platform, resulting in faster sign-ups. This solution also delivers a swift and secure online login experience for users.

About Shaadi.com

Shaadi.com is the world’s largest and most reputed online matchmaking site and is a flagship brand of People Interactive(I) Pvt. Ltd. The company was a leading pioneer in online matchmaking when it started operations in 1996 and continues to make long lasting and fruitful alliances even after more than two decades in the industry. It recently received the prestigious title for the Best Matrimonial site by Reader’s Choice Award by About. com & was recognized amongst the world’s 50 most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. It has beautifully evolved the lives of over 5 crore (50 million users) over the world, finding desirable matches based on different factors, making it the most loved matchmaking site in India.

About Truecaller

We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Fraud and unwanted communication are endemic to digital economies, especially in emerging markets. We are on a mission to build trust in communication. Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for over 400 million active users, with more than a billion downloads since launch and close to 46 billion unwanted calls identified and blocked in 2023. Headquartered in Stockholm since 2009, we are a co-founder-led, entrepreneurial company, with a highly experienced management team. Truecaller has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 2021. Visit truecaller.com for more information. For more information, please visit: business.truecaller.com.

Colorbar Cosmetics

The standout feature of the new website, Virtual Makeup Try-On, presents augmented reality in a new avatar. This tool allows users to try on makeup virtually, with precision, across seven categories: Lips, Foundation, Blush, Mascara, Eyelashes, Eyeliner, and Eyeshadow. The trials match what one would see in the real world, enabling beauty buffs to figure out their next big looks from the comfort of their homes.

Another powerful addition is the groundbreaking FIR (Find It Right) System, which guarantees precise foundation matches. This system accurately identifies both skin tone and undertone, transforming the way users find their perfect foundation match online. A flawless base is just a few clicks away.

Colorbar’s new website also introduces its state-of-the-art Skin Analysis technology. Initially set up at its exclusive stores, this AI-enabled technology offers personalized insights about the skin’s condition, including skin age testing and acne scanning, all with a digital scan of the face. It measures the effectiveness of the current skincare regimen, provides tailored recommendations, and delivers personalized beauty solutions that enhance the shopping experience multifold. Furthermore, to elevate user engagement, Colorbar’s website 2.0 incorporates gamification at various steps of the consumer journey.

“Colorbar 2.0 represents a significant milestone in our ongoing journey to revolutionise the beauty industry,” says Samir Krishan Modi, Founder and Managing Director of Colorbar Cosmetics. “By integrating advanced AI and AR technologies on our website, Colorbar goes beyond traditional online shopping by creating a personalised and magical experience for customers.

With our campaign ‘#YourPerfectMatch’, we are not only launching a new version of the website but are also introducing a virtual beauty expert that empowers our customers to opt for the perfect products with confidence and ease. This initiative embodies our unwavering commitment to leveraging the latest technological advancements in order to enhance the beauty journey of every individual. We are redefining the beauty experience by ensuring that our offerings ignite the magic within for all those who engage with our brand. Our vision is to set a new benchmark in the industry, where technology and beauty converge to create an extraordinary, magical journey for all beauty lovers.”

In lieu of the launch, Colorbar introduces the campaign ‘#YourPerfectMatch’, an apt hashtag for the technology-loaded website. This campaign aims to generate awareness of the beginning of this beautyverse that eliminates guesswork, helps build a perfect beauty portfolio, and positions Colorbar as your virtual beauty expert. Visit their socials for a glimpse into this new world.

Colorbar is ‘Made for Magic’ and consists of one of the largest and most diverse product portfolios in the beauty categor. The brand attracts beauty enthusiasts interested in tutorials, makeup lessons, and high-quality cosmetics. Committed to redefining the beauty experience, Colorbar’s products meet international standards of quality and innovation. The launch of Colorbar 2.0 is a testament to the brand's dedication to providing customers with the best in beauty.

Step into the future of beauty shopping with Colorbar's 2.0 version of the website, where every click is a touch of magic. Enjoy expert advice, personalized insights, and a seamless online experience like never before. Open the doors to this magical beautyverse by visiting www.colorbarcosmetics.com.

First time ever Maharashtra Board HSC 2024 results also available on Target Publications

The HSC board theory exams for this year took place from February 21 to March 19, 2024. In the Mumbai Division alone, over 3.5 lakh HSC students participated, contributing to a statewide approximately 15 lakh candidates. On the other hand, over 16 lakh students from across the state appeared for the SSC board exam that was held from March 01, 2024. The board officials are scheduled to release the HSC results on their official websites, mahahsscboard.in and mahresult.nic.in. Additionally, students can also access their results through results.targetpublications.org.

Dilip Gangaramani, Founder Director & CEO of Target Publications Pvt. Ltd., expressed, “We are thrilled to extend our services to the Maharashtra State Board, facilitating lakhs of students in effortlessly accessing their board exam results. This initiative aims to ease congestion on the Maharashtra state board platform while granting students immediate access to their results through our website. We appreciate the Maharashtra State Board for selecting us to support students through this initiative.”

To check your HSC result follow the steps:

1. Login to - results.targetpublications.org

2. Enter your hall ticket number in the given space.

3. Download your result and take a print of it.

About Target Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Target Publications Pvt.Ltd. not only publishes educational books but also works for the betterment of the society in collaboration with a non-profit organization, "Foundation for Learning & Development". With over 17 years of dedication, Target Publications has been a key player in educational content creation. Target covers a spectrum of educational content; from KG to competitive exams like NEET, JEE, MHT-CET and CUET. Target Publications have more than 580 published titles, and collaboration with 6000+ coaching institutions, and partnering with 500+ schools. Its diverse product portfolio includes children's books, school and college material, competitive exam resources, and stationery.

FASTagPro remains unprecedented leader in FASTag recharge category

One Vehicle, One FASTag Nationwide:

The 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative, spearheaded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has been fully implemented nationwide as of April 1, 2024. This pioneering concept is designed to combat the misuse of FASTags, discouraging the practice of employing a single FASTag for multiple vehicles or associating multiple FASTags with a single vehicle.

FASTag, renowned for its seamless cashless payment system, offers a myriad of benefits, including savings on fuel and time, as vehicle owners no longer need to halt at toll plazas. Since the mandatory rollout of FASTag in February 2021 across the National Highways and Expressways, its adoption has been nothing short of remarkable. The program has garnered widespread public acceptance, with approximately 8.5 crore NETC FASTags issued nationwide. Presently, the country witnesses over 1 crore FASTag transactions daily, amounting to a staggering Rs. 140 crores.

But does the concept of 'One Vehicle One FASTag' have any implication for vehicle owners regarding recharge? The answer is clear No, the ‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ concept indicates that a vehicle owner is permitted to have only one active FASTag for one vehicle. All the FASTags linked to a single vehicle except the latest one will get deactivated. Acquiring multiple FASTags for a single vehicle is not permitted in the current regime. Users have the flexibility to recharge their FASTag conveniently through FASTagPro (www.fastagpro.com).

About FASTagPro

FASTagPro is India's first dedicated FASTag recharge platform, offering safe, secure, and simple transactions. With over 1 million users trusting and preferring FASTagPro, it has established itself as the market leader in the industry. FASTagPro prides itself on its transparent transaction and GST invoicing system, guaranteed 3-day TAT for service requests, and its commitment to user privacy and security.

Key Features of FASTagPro

Since our inception, FASTagPro has epitomized safety, security, and simplicity in the domain of FASTag recharges. With over 10 lakh individuals placing their trust in us, FASTagPro has emerged as the undeniable market leader. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we continuously strive to exceed the expectations of our users with our technology. Every single FASTag recharge is safe, secure and simple at FASTagPro (www.fastagpro.com).

• Seamless FASTag recharges without the need for logging in.

• Lightning-fast recharge process in under two minutes.

• Accessibility from anywhere, even a few miles away from a Toll Plaza.

• No minimum balance requirement.

• Supports all payment methods – UPI, Net Banking, Cards, Wallets.

• Hassle-free recharge process with just vehicle number and mobile number.

• Zero storage of OTPs, bank accounts, or card details for enhanced user safety.

• GST invoice and payment history at fingertips.

At FASTagPro, security isn't just a feature; it's a promise. We take pride in providing an absolutely safe and secure platform, where user data is never compromised or saved. Our dedication to privacy ensures that your information remains confidential and protected at all times.

GST Billing for Convenience

FASTagPro distinguishes itself by offering comprehensive GST bills for every transaction. This unique feature simplifies FASTag recharges for Corporate Houses and Business Entities, ensuring seamless financial management. By providing transparent and compliant billing, FASTagPro enhances convenience and efficiency, aligning seamlessly with the needs of modern enterprises. Embracing innovation and customer-centricity, FASTagPro redefines the landscape of FASTag recharge services, facilitating smooth and hassle-free transactions for individuals/businesses across the nation.

The Future With FASTagPro

What sets FASTagPro apart is not only as India’s only independent platform but also its transparency. As India's only independent platform and FASTag recharge service provider, we empower users with full visibility into their transactions and invoices. With us, there are no hidden fees or surprises—just transparent, hassle-free service.

"At FASTagPro, we are committed to revolutionizing the FASTag recharge experience for our customers," says Vinay Modi, Co-founder & CEO, SevenM Technologies Private Limited (Parent Entity of FASTagPro). "Our platform offers not only convenience and security but also a level of transparency and reliability that is unmatched in the industry. We are thrilled to be recognised as India's only independent platform for FASTag recharge service, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers with excellence." "Our secured & transparent transaction and invoice system reaffirms our commitment to integrity and trustworthiness. We prioritise our users' needs above all else."

With FASTagPro, users experience a high level of security and simplicity unmatched by any other platform. Our dedication to safety and security ensures that every transaction is shielded from any potential risks. Unlike other platforms, FASTagPro does not store any user data, ensuring complete peace of mind for our customers.

FASTagPro stands apart with its guaranteed 72-hour Turnaround Time (TAT) for any service requests, ensuring that our users are never kept waiting. This commitment to efficiency reflects our unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction and convenience.

"Our platform isn't just about recharging FASTags; it's about redefining the entire experience," continued Vinay Modi. "We empower our users with the confidence that they are using the best platform available. At FASTagPro, we lead, others follow."

With over 1 million users placing their trust in FASTagPro, it's clear that our platform has become the preferred choice for FASTag recharges nationwide. As we continue to innovate and evolve, FASTagPro remains steadfast in our mission to provide the ultimate solution for all FASTag recharge needs.

To learn more about FASTagPro, visit www.fastagpro.com.

Disclaimer:
This Press Release is solely for the purpose of brand awareness of FASTagPro, from the house of SevenM Technologies. It contains no controversial content or mention of other brands intended to evoke adverse reactions.

Mr. Ayub Ur Rahman, Managing Director, Omega Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. with Mr. Adhithyan C.M, Technology Consultant, Omega Innovative Solutions (Standing)

Ayub Ur Rahman, Managing Director, Omega Innovative Solutions said that the website addresses challenges faced by both residential plot promoters and plot owners through innovative features of property-buying experience against the existing real estate portals which offer a one-size-fits all approach.

This is the complete platform for residential plot promoters, buyers across Karnataka. The company has already finalised deals with top property promoters to market their plots. “We cater exclusively to plots, villas, row houses and farmhouses unlike other listing portals,” Ayub adds.

Adhithyan C.M, Technology Consultant for Omega Innovative Solutions explains that currently the residential plot promoters use multiple software to manage their staff, leads and layouts facing difficulty in syncing information among these systems.

FindMyPlots.com gives promoters a single user-friendly mobile friendly responsive interface to manage their three main components of their business. The staff management component assigns roles and responsibilities to the staff and monitors their performance in lead conversion. Layout management component controls the information displayed by updating the plot status whenever the plot is booked or sold. Lead management component takes the lead through a 7-step lead conversion path from receiving leads from various sources to registration process and post-purchase feedback.

The B2C solution aided by interactive mapping enables buyers to discover plots and provides crucial information of plots in terms of area, price, dimensions, road width and availability. Plot buyers are provided a rich visualisation experience to make their decision easier.

Under B2B solutions, promoters can list their properties for free while gaining access to an integrated application that streamlines marketing efforts, layout management and lead handling. Promoters are provided with an end-to-end single point solution for listing as well as managing the plot promotion business.

The website WhatApp Chatbot automatically connects with the site visitors and scores over handling multiple leads simultaneously, operating 24x7 without downtime, instant response without delay, non-intrusive communication and updating the collected data.

Bharath Gupta - CEO and Anju Soni Managing Director

Under the leadership of CEO Bharath Gupta and Managing Director Anju Soni, Pixl has achieved remarkable success, experiencing a consistent 30-percent growth year over year. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Pixl as it continues to broaden its teams, locations, services, and client verticals.

"Our expansion into the United States represents a strategic move to better serve our clients in North America and strengthen our position as a global leader in web solutions," said Bharath Gupta, CEO of Pixl. "We are excited to bring our expertise to the dynamic business landscape of New York City and explore new opportunities for collaboration and innovation."

Pixl's commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions has allowed the company to establish itself as a preferred partner for businesses seeking digital transformation. The decision to open an office in New York City aligns with Pixl's vision of being closer to its clients and adapting to the evolving needs of the market.

Anju Soni, Managing Director of Pixl, commented, "Our expansion is not just about physical presence; it's about being more accessible to our clients, understanding their unique challenges, and delivering tailored solutions. We are confident that our New York City office will further enhance our ability to create impactful digital experiences for businesses in the United States."

Looking ahead, Pixl has ambitious plans for further expansion and is set to explore opportunities in Europe over the next few months. This strategic move reflects Pixl's dedication to becoming a global player in the web solutions industry.

For more information about Pixl and its services, please visit Pixl.in.

Pixl is a web design, digital marketing, and mobile app development company based in Hyderabad, India, with 16 years of experience. With a focus on B2B and B2C e-commerce businesses, Pixl has gained recognition for its top-rated, award-winning web solutions, serving clients globally across various industries.

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The Saudia Umrah website simplifies the process of planning and booking Umrah packages, making the pilgrimage more convenient and accessible for individuals and families in North America. The user-friendly interface and intuitive design of the website will enable users to explore a wide range of tailored Umrah packages, select their preferred travel dates, and make secure online bookings at their convenience.
 

"We are proud to use the globally significant platform of World Travel Market to announce the extension of our services to the United States and Canada," said Mr. Amer Alkhushail, Chief Hajj and Umrah Officer of Saudia. "Alongside our partner companies in Saudia, we are dedicated to providing our North American customers with the highest standards of service and convenience. The launch of our dedicated Hajj & Umrah website brings our specialist expertise in delivering seamless travel arrangements for Umrah to customers in North America for the first time, making that sacred journey more accessible for pilgrims."
 

The online platform offers comprehensive information on Umrah rituals, visa requirements, accommodation options, transportation, and other essential details to assist pilgrims in planning their journey. It provides unrivalled personalized guest support throughout the booking process and during the pilgrimage, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience for every guest.

The expansion into the North American markets aligns with Saudia Hajj & Umrah's mission to become a global leader in Umrah travel services and supports Saudia's wider strategic goal of helping to deliver the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 ambition to carry 30 million pilgrims. By leveraging its expertise in the industry, the company aims to foster stronger connections with the Muslim community in the United States and Canada, establishing Saudia Umrah platform as the preferred choice for pilgrims seeking a reliable and trustworthy partner for their spiritual journey.
 

Saudia operates 17 weekly flights from the Kingdom to the United States of America with a capacity of approximately 5,000 seats, while it operates 3 weekly flights from the Kingdom to Canada with a capacity of 894 seats, and seeks to strengthen the relationship with the Islamic communities in the North American continent in which makes it the ideal choice for them as air carrier.
 

To learn more about the services offered by Saudia Hajj & Umrah and to book your Umrah packages, please visit the newly launched website at USA: www.umrahbysaudia.us Canada: www.umrahbysaudia.ca.

Here's what you can expect from the website:

Comprehensive Product Range: You'll find Signify's innovative lighting solutions on the website, including Philips, Smart Wi-Fi products, and much more with free delivery and 7 days return policy.

Nationwide Reach: The website will cater to customers across India, ensuring that people from all regions can benefit from its lighting solutions.

Festive Season Delights: As the festive season approaches, customers can look forward to exciting offers and promotions on the website.

Digital Success: Signify India has experienced substantial growth through digital platforms like Amazon, Blinkit, Myntra and Flipkart. The new D2C website, with its extensive range of products, is set to further enhance this growth as it complements the limited product offerings on these platforms.

Virtual store: Customers can look forward to a seamless shopping experience with the potential integration of virtual store, enhancing the product exploration journey. At our Virtual Store, customers can delve into the details of each product. Learn about their features, materials, and the inspiration behind their designs.

Company Warranty: In recognizing the evolving landscape, the prevalent dominance of the market by Chinese imports, tends to be devoid of warranties and spares availability, significantly undermining the overall product quality. The allure of these products may be deceptive, as they often fall short of delivering the promised quality and longevity. This influx of substandard products poses a significant challenge to consumers seeking reliable and enduring lighting solutions. Signify's commitment is to provide an alternative that stands in stark contrast to these challenges.

Sumit Joshi, CEO, Signify India, shares his excitement, "We are delighted to announce our presence now on our own D2C website. Our Philips D2C website is a testament to our commitment to delivering superior lighting experiences. We have meticulously studied consumer behavior, trends, and patterns to ensure unmatched customer satisfaction. Our way of working with modern trade concepts in the electrical industry has borne fruit, and we aim to replicate this success in the realm of e-commerce.”

With this groundbreaking E-Shop, Signify reasserts its commitment to pioneering innovation in the electrical and digital building infrastructure industry, setting new standards for customer satisfaction and convenience. Visit In.shop.lighting.philips.com to explore the world of Signify India's lighting solutions from the comfort of your home.

A sneak peek at website launch Video:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/watch?v=1452914005441348

Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/CzA-3YNInUH/?hl=en

Slurrp.com is now the no.1 food and recipe website of India

Comscore is renowned for its impartial and comprehensive digital audience measurement, making it a go-to source for industry benchmarks and performance evaluations. Slurrp.com's elevation to the top position in Comscore's rankings is a validation of the platform's increasing popularity and its dedication to delivering high-quality food-related content.

Featuring a vast library of over 500,000 recipes, a community of over 350,000 skilled home chefs, and a burgeoning user base of 4.6 million, Slurrp has quickly become the favored destination for culinary enthusiasts nationwide.

"We are thrilled and honored to be recognized as the number one food and recipe website in India by Comscore," said, Mr. Sunep Imchen, Head - Slurrp.com. "This achievement is a result of the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who are passionate about bringing the joy of cooking and good food to people's lives. We will continue to innovate, create, and share the love for food with our ever-growing community."

Commenting on the achievement, Mr Avinash Mudaliar, Co-founder and CEO, HT Labs said, “Slurrp.com's achievement of becoming the number one food and recipe website in India is a testament to our team's unwavering commitment to providing culinary enthusiasts with exceptional content, engaging experiences, and a wealth of delectable recipes. We are thrilled to be recognized as the go-to destination for all things food, and we look forward to continuing to inspire, educate, and celebrate the art of cooking and the love of food with our ever-growing community.”

The success of Slurrp.com can be attributed to its dedication to user-centric content, a user-friendly platform, and a vibrant community that actively shares and engages with its content. The platform is committed to enhancing the user experience further and expanding its repertoire of culinary resources.

Apart from its extensive range of recipes spanning diverse cuisines, Slurrp.com offers a wealth of additional features and content, making it a comprehensive culinary platform. Users can explore engaging articles and videos featuring culinary experts and food enthusiasts, providing valuable insights and inspiration. The platform encourages a sense of community and shared passion through user-generated content, connecting like-minded individuals. Slurrp.com also provides interactive elements, including meal planners, grocery lists, and cooking challenges, enhancing the overall user experience. Furthermore, a seamless mobile interface ensures that users can conveniently access content at any time and from anywhere.

Slurrp.com is proud of its continued growth and popularity, and this achievement underscores the platform's position as a leader in the digital culinary space. As the number one food and recipe website in India, Slurrp.com will continue to inspire, educate, and celebrate the art of cooking and the love of food.

About Slurrp

Slurrp is a recipe aggregator that helps one find recipes based on one's diet choices, fitness goals and taste preferences. It provides calorie-counted recipes across cuisines and meals types and caters to all levels of cooking skills -- from a beginner to an expert. It also offers a nutrimeter that calculates the precise nutrient intake based on the user's height and weight to recommend recipes for each meal. Once you’ve shortlisted recipes that you want to prepare, you can also add them to your Meal Plan which pins your recipes on the calendar so you can plan your meals in advance.

For more information, please visit www.slurrp.com.

Saksham website showing Hon Prime Minister’s message for ending unemployment

Such empanelled vendors shall be given exclusive access to mandates from job providing companies, an AI powered technology platform to manage the low income workforce hiring, and the right guidelines for increased growth. The mission by TIFAC, a government of India body under the Department of Science and Technology, is currently focusing on onboarding of agencies from the state of Maharashtra, and an RFP for the same has been issued.

“By creating an umbrella to guide recruitment agencies of all levels, include single person companies, and empowering them with our IPs and brand value, we are taking a major step towards increasing revenues for recruitment agencies, while solving the problem of unemployment step by step,” says Dayal Kalyan Kangne, Lead Coordinator of the mission in Maharashtra.

The mission has already touched lives of more than 40 lac unemployed workforce and is aiming to empower more than 50 crore workforce in India that is employed in the low income segment. 

“India’s blue collared recruitment industry is largely unorganised, and was expected to remain so, without appropriate intervention of technology. With our intervention, we hope to empower recruitment agencies to serve more jobseekers, and play a role in reducing unemployment,” Dr Pradeep Srivastava, Executive Director, TIFAC, was quoted as saying. 

There are said to be more than 100,000 recruitment agencies or independent consultants in India, who are eligible to apply to this program, when it opens for the rest of India. Currently, agencies from Maharashtra have started applying to become Saksham Rojgar Sathi. The first round of announcement of selected consultants shall be made soon. 

The Government of India mission is inviting all such agencies and consultants to apply, irrespective of their existing strength and turnover. Selection shall be based on genuinity and credibility, and the aim is to make every credible organisation a Saksham Rojgar Sathi.

“We are speaking to companies across India, advising them to recruit through credible agencies only, especially for the low income workforce. There have been a number of cases of frauds as well as incompetencies, leading to lack of enough employment opportunities for the right candidates. Hence, this movement is critical,” adds Prashant Nikam, former IRAS officer and Chairman of Sapio Analytics, nodal agency for Saksham. 

Sapio Analytics is a partner of multiple governments in their missions related to livelihood, and also works with organisations in enhancing the performance of their low income workforce. TIFAC is the apex technology forecasting body of India focused on solving issues of national importance using technology.

Slurrp.com, the fastest-growing food and recipe website in India

Comscore, a trusted name in digital audience measurement, has officially ranked Slurrp as the fastest growing food & recipe website in India. This prestigious recognition is based on the number of unique visitors that the platform received in May 2023 vs May 2022.*

Source: Comscore

The exponential growth and engagement levels we have achieved within a short span of time have solidified our position as the unrivaled leader in the food space.

Slurrp serves as a dynamic platform that fosters a vibrant community of homechefs, food bloggers, and culinary enthusiasts who are passionate about sharing their love for cooking and exploring diverse cuisines. With our extensive collection of over 3 lakh recipes. Slurrp is a one stop destination for scrumptious dishes, innovative cooking techniques, and culinary inspiration.

What sets Slurrp apart is our commitment to quality and authenticity. It ensures that each recipe on the platform undergoes a stringent review process to guarantee its accuracy and deliciousness. The passionate team of culinary experts works tirelessly to curate and deliver the best content to our loyal users, empowering them to create mouth-watering dishes in the comfort of their own kitchens.

"We are thrilled to announce Slurrp's position as India's fastest growing food community. This accomplishment is a testament to the extraordinary talent of our homechefs, the unwavering support of our user base, and the dedication of our team. We are committed to redefining the food experience and empowering our community to explore, create, and connect through the love of cooking. Join us on this exciting journey of culinary exploration!" said, Mr. Sunep Imchen, Head - Slurrp.com.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Avinash Mudaliar, Co-founder and CEO, HT Labs said, "We are happy to have reached this milestone, but we know that the most important part is to maintain our position and consolidate. This journey has just begun, and we know that it will be just as challenging, rewarding & equally Slurrpy. It's not just about the users, it's about building a community, engaging with them, and celebrating food in its entirety. We are committed to providing our users with the best possible experience, and we believe that by building a strong ecosystem, we can achieve even better meaningful conversations through content, community & commerce. I would like to thank all the homechefs & the users who have been with us in this journey.”

With our strong user engagement and rapidly growing community, Slurrp has become an invaluable platform for homechefs to showcase their skills, gain recognition, and connect with like-minded individuals. Additionally, food enthusiasts can now embark on a culinary adventure like never before, discovering unique recipes, sharing experiences, and learning from the best in the industry.

As India's leading food platform, Slurrp remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences and fostering a sense of belonging within our vibrant community. We invite all food lovers, aspiring homechefs, and culinary enthusiasts to join us on this exciting journey of culinary exploration.

*Source: Comscore MMX Multi-Platform, Total Unique Visitors Growth (%) between May 2022-May 2023, Custom-defined list of Food recommendation sites consisting of Slurrp.com, Times of India Recipes, HebbarKitchen.com, YUMMYTUMMYAARTHI.COM, MSN Food & Drink, BBCGOODFOOD.COM, INDIANHEALTHYRECIPES.COM, NDTV Foods, TARLADALAL.COM, COOKPAD.COM, India.

About Slurrp

Slurrp is a recipe aggregator that helps one find recipes based on one's diet choices, fitness goals and taste preferences. It provides calorie-counted recipes across cuisines and meals types and caters to all levels of cooking skills - from a beginner to an expert. It also offers a nutrimeter that calculates the precise nutrient intake based on the user's height and weight to recommend recipes for each meal. Once you’ve shortlisted recipes that you want to prepare, you can also add them to your Meal Plan which pins your recipes on the calendar so you can plan your meals in advance.

With a continued commitment towards size inclusivity, Yoho has launched its plus sizes footwear to cater to the diverse needs of its customers by providing a more accurate and extensive range of sizes for its footwear products.

As a part of ‘Hunt for Big Feet’ campaign, Yoho conducted a survey in Delhi-NCR to understand the challenges faced by individuals with large feet sizes. After surveying a significant number of people in the region, the brand found that 2 out of 100 respondents had foot sizes of 12 or larger and reported difficulty in finding properly fitted shoes. Many of these individuals reported having to either purchase shoes from abroad, or wearing a smaller size shoe or even have them custom made locally, due to a lack of variety in larger sizes available in the market.

"We founded Yoho with the goal of providing comfort for everyone. Our products are distinguished by their exceptional comfort and pocket-friendly prices. Our journey began with a remark from a stranger about the difficulty of finding comfortable shoes in larger sizes. While it may not be the most profitable business opportunity, it aligned with our overall vision and felt like the right thing to do for both Ahmad and myself. Despite the challenges of manufacturing and cost-effectively reaching customers, we are thrilled with the positive response to our "hunt for big feet" campaign and hope to continue expanding our offerings in the future," said Prateek Singhal, Co-founder, Yoho. "Our new extended size collection is our way of addressing this issue and providing these individuals with the options they deserve."

Yoho has expanded its product line to include three new styles, sneakers and loafers, in extended sizes for individuals with large feet. Additionally, Yoho has introduced a dual lace colored option to make sure that one shoe gives its customers a feel of two. These shoes are designed to provide maximum comfort and support and are crafted from high-quality PU materials and advanced technologies. Features such as dual cushioning and TRP soles ensure a perfect fit and long-lasting durability. Prior to this, Yoho had brought some proprietary technologies like footpharma footbed and archflex technology for regular sizes in their flagship products bubbles and waves. The extended size collection is available in a variety of colors and designed to provide comfort, versatility and style.

Commenting on the campaign, Ahmad Hushsham, Co-founder, Yoho said, “Utilizing the latest technologies, we are committed to making comfort-oriented fashion accessible to everyone. When we first introduced our footwear with Footpharma technology, we received numerous requests for larger sizes, which were difficult to find. In response, we launched an initiative to remove size as a barrier to self-expression and provide the most comfortable footwear to our customers. Inclusive sizing is just the beginning of our journey to offer diverse and comfortable footwear to the average Indian consumer.”

The extended size collection is available on Yoho official website and leading platforms like Myntra, Amazon and Flipkart. The brand also offers a wide range of regular sizes for men, women, and children.

About Yoho

Yoho, India’s fastest growing footwear startup, founded by Ahmad Hushsham and Prateek Singhal in 2021, to bring state-of-the-art technology and AI-powered solutions to manufacture and amalgamate it with the ‘science of feet’ to create high-performance footwear that is affordable for all. The one and a half year old company manufactures affordable orthopaedic lightweight footwear which is suitable to Indian consumers and comes in colourful variants.

Yoho provides a range of lightweight, orthopedic, breathable and most comfortable footwear customized for Indian feets. Yoho has incorporated the most unique arch support which is usually found in sports shoes, that helps to give good posture and a great gait to the feet.

Please visit yoholife.in or follow the brand on Instagram @ yoho_lifestyle.

FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023

As of 22nd January, the site has crossed 2 million users and a whopping 15 million page views; the page views rose up to 1.5 million views by the third day of the event.
 

The website, developed by Sportz Interactive, added key feature upgrades to enhance the fan experience. Under Box Scores, fans can access detailed statistics for all players and teams across 15 data points in an interactive format. Teams saw detailed profiles of the participating countries and Matches showcased pool information and filters. The Match Centre was also rejuvenated with display of player photos and penalty corners earned. Additionally, a link to subscribe to the daily newsletter was also made available from the Overview page.
 

Data from January 12 - 16 on the website showed a CTR of 24%, which is unprecedented, converting nearly a quarter of all search queries into traffic. In fact, the first day received over 280K clicks and 847K impressions with a CTR of 33.12%.
 

The top performing page was the Schedule, which received 734K clicks, 3.1M impressions, and a CTR of 23.22%.
 

The website ranks #1 on Google for search queries “hockey world cup 2023,” “hockey world cup 2023 schedule,” and “hockey men’s world cup 2023 table.”
 

As for audience demographics, India is the top country, generating 1.2 million clicks, 4.9 million impressions. This is followed by Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada.
 

FIH President Tayyab Ikram said, “Congratulations to all involved in making this event’s website a great success. I’m delighted that so many fans have engaged with this great World Cup through all our digital channels!”
 

FIH CEO Thierry Weil added, “The FIH Hockey World Cups are getting bigger and Sportz Interactive has done a remarkable job in developing this website and adding key features to make it more fan-friendly. It makes access to information smooth and seamless. The action on the field is riveting and we expect to see a surge in fans and followers from all across the globe.”
 

Siddharth Raman, Deputy CEO of Sportz Interactive, said, “We’re thrilled with the response the website has generated. It truly shows that hockey is a force to reckon with, and these numbers are proof of that. Working with the FIH team has been a wonderful partnership - one that we hope to carry on for years to come.”
 

For more details, visit: www.fih.hockey/events/world-cup/men/fih-odisha-hockey-mens-world-cup-2023-bhubaneswar-rourkela-1389
 

About FIH World Cup
The biggest prize and the most cherished victory in hockey alongside the Olympics. Every four years, at the FIH Hockey Women’s and Men’s World Cups, the world’s greatest teams play some of the toughest, most skillful and entertaining international hockey imaginable. This is where legends are made - with the world’s finest players battling it out to become the very best. 16 teams per gender qualify to participate in the FIH Hockey World Cup through the Hockey World Cup Qualification Tournaments will participate in the FIH Hockey World Cup.

About Sportz Interactive

Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Sportz Interactive is a leading sports-focused data, technology and content solutions company with a vision to revolutionise the sports fan experience by creating best-in-class products and services. Started in 2002, the company now has over 500 'players' on its team and is growing continuously. Originally focused only on sports data, Sportz Interactive, in the last few years, has expanded to become a 'sports data and fan engagement' company with the launch of social media innovations, broadcast solutions, infographics and analytical products. With a client portfolio ranging from broadcasters, leagues and sports teams to media companies and start-ups, Sportz Interactive covers a gamut of top domestic and international sports.

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This wedding season, Weddingz.in India’s largest online platform offering wedding venues and related services witnessed a 39% increase in search for wedding venues in the last month of the quarter ending in December 2022 vs the previous quarter ending in September 2022. Mumbai has shown the highest interest for wedding venue searches, followed by Delhi and Kolkata. The recovery in sentiment is full as demonstrated by the December 2022 trend, which is a 29% jump in interest vs the last pre-covid December which was in 2019.

Marking the kick-off of the year-end wedding season, the full quarter ending December 2022 itself saw an 13% increase in interest and search for venues as compared to the previous quarter ending Sept 2022.

Talking about the findings, Aditya Sharma, Business Head, Weddingz.in said, “The increased interest in wedding venue searches is indicative of the big shift the industry is currently undergoing. The digitization wave has turned this albeit traditional industry into a consumer first digital marketplace. ‘Remote’ planning or ‘Plan from anywhere’ has enabled even the conventionally run businesses to connect, collaborate and seamlessly deliver on their services. After a long period of lull the industry is on high gear, to deliver not just on the pent up demand but also create solutions for the new-age couple. Needless to say, the wed-tech marriage is here to stay.”

As the industry strides back to normalcy, Weddingz.in, recently crossed a landmark number of 35,000 banquet listings on its website. The company has witnessed a 45% increase in the number of venues listed on the platform since 2019.

Estimated to be $50 billion industry, the Indian weddings market was the cusp of change, which accelerated due to the pandemic. A recent survey by Weddingz.in revealed that the pandemic has given a significant push to ‘digitization’ and the growth of online wedding platforms. There has been a rise in awareness and usage of online wedding platforms. In fact, the survey shows that over 63% of millennials prefer planning weddings through online platforms.

The study also reveals the reasons for the inclination towards online wedding platforms. Over 60% of individuals prefer to plan weddings online as it is an affordable choice. Nearly 70% of consumers feel that online wedding mediums are easy to use, offer better customization and a variety of options.

About Weddingz.in

Weddingz.in is India’s largest online platform providing a hassle-free Wedding experience. Weddingz.in offers customers a fully managed, one-stop platform for all their needs to organise a superlative wedding experience including providing beautiful and spacious venues, managing themed decor, end-to-end catering, in-house photographers and makeup artists guided by a dedicated wedding planner, all at guaranteed best prices.

Instead of just plain CVs, they will use data rich candidate profiles to match with corporate JDs using an AI recommendation engine. This will allow our young graduates to maximise their CTC and for corporates to find the best fresh talent.

The higher education system in India faces a lot of problems. One of the biggest problems is the lack of campus hiring. This is because most companies are not able to find the right candidates through the traditional process of interviewing students on campus. Seekho believes that skills are more important than degrees, and these skills can be measured to create data rich candidate profiles. By bridging the gap between CVs and JDs, companies will be able to identify the best candidates for the job. This will help reduce the time and cost spent on recruiting candidates.

This partnership between Seekho and Shine is a great initiative toward solving India’s problem of unemployability. Seekho works with dozens of Colleges and Universities pan-India, providing industry related training and placement support to tens of thousands of students - from undergraduate and postgraduate programs of different streams. Shine will help place these students through their expansive corporate network.

Speaking about this new partnership, Seekho Co-founder Divya Jain said, “The opportunity to maximize the potential of our workforce is very empowering and exciting. We are looking forward to working with Shine.com to fundamentally change the way corporates hire - by relying on verified skills.”

Akhil Gupta, CEO of Shine.com added, “We are thrilled to work with Seekho and believe that this collaboration will help meet the industry need for a well-trained workforce. The skill and job matching are very important in realising our vision of a data driven future for Shine.”

About Shine.com

Shine.com connects job seekers and recruiters by accurately matching candidate profiles to the relevant job openings through an advanced 2-way matching technology. While most job portals only focus on getting candidates the next job, Shine focuses on the entire career growth of candidates. It is a part of Firefly e-Ventures, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hindustan Times group.

About Seekho

Seekho is a full stack AI powered platform for lifetime career goals. Backed by Sequoia Surge and Yuj Ventures, the platform helps students with curated and personalised career paths that are a blend of innovative learning and evaluation methodologies.

Currently, Seekho caters to 10+ career domains from marketing to cyber security for 100+ career goals. It implements 3 learning pedagogies: Active Learning, Collaborative learning, and Applied Learning through a blend of live projects, workshops, seminars, regular classes, competitions, internships, and placement drives.

The site features:

• We enable free shipping all over India with no minimum cost.

• Convenient Filter option to select hijabs as per your preferences.

• We accept Cash on Delivery.

• Easy online payment methods to allow our customers a hassle-free experience.

• Easy 7 days exchange/return on damaged products.

“An official website was much required, especially when you see your brand booming. It gives you a whole lot of boosting to reach out to greater mass. Hijab Kart website will be all fun and frolic. Happy to see the brand progressing one step at a time,” said Naima Naz, Co-founder of Hijab Kart.
 

“Super excited for the launch of our website which was long due. Our only goal is to serve hijabis with utmost style, comfort along with modesty. We will keep adding more and more products to the site giving a huge variety of hijabs to select from,” said Kutbuddin Saleh, Co-founder of Hijab Kart.
 

It is our pleasure to invite all our customers to explore the new website and pour love. Each product has been assigned a specific product description, for a clearer understanding and evaluation. We prioritize to add the product image which matches the closest with the authentic colour. Manual check is performed to make sure no damaged product reaches you.
 

We believe not all crowns come in diamonds, some are just in the form of hijabs. So welcome to Hijab Kart all the queens out there! Shop now to pick the crown that fits you best.
 

About Hijab Kart
Our idea was to make possible the notion of combining modesty with style. Every women deserves a hijab, we come to the rescue with an affordable range of products for all occasions. You name a shade and we have it!. We make sure to never let you depart disappointed.
 

We want to uplift the ideology of hijab and make it a symbol of pride for all the ladies. Because there is NOTHING we can't do in our hijab. Right?

With the biggest innovation in India, Mr. Vivek Das and Mr. Sanjib Chatterjee are showing the world how technology and innovation can bring about the much needed change in the jewellery industry

While following the online trend, quick response is important and a boon for executives. Consumers can search on every clock ticking, whereas representatives can't be there.

The sales are diminished when the consumer is handled with delay during online research. The question often arises about how one can boost sales online because we all know digitalization is the future.

Trouve by Unlearn Innovation is the only solution the Jewellery business needs.

A tool that evidenced increased consumer engagement and consumer journey is the boon for the retail jewellery industry. Every business's motive is to boost sales. When the online trend came, the jewellery business sales graph went down because consumers weren't satisfied with the visual presentation. Trouve focuses on presenting the jewellery collection via quality images and visual search. Through Trouve, consumers can check the designs they find attractive seamlessly.

Visual search is the future that Amazon, Myntra and Google have already adapted. Every brand's motive is to make the consumer journey quick and smooth. The approach is more consumer-driven.

To enhance the journey, all the service requests are placed on one platform of Trouve. For manufacturing and wholesaling, visual search provides extensive data. Smart Sales data helps a brand to understand consumer behavior and changes. Fluctuations in consumer change are natural because the brand looks to offer uniqueness. To make the uniqueness likable, it is important to know where the consumer's heart lies.

The term "phygital" is the buzzword of the moment. The individuals who started Unlearn Innovation are convinced that the current system is an integrated combination of digital and physical technology. The perfect partnership of Al and ML resulted in the birth of Trouve.

The company that created Trouve, Unlearn Innovation, has primarily emphasized the generation of value and the enhancement of pre-existing systems. Trouve by Unlearn Innovation is getting ready to shake up the established norms and practices of online shopping. Unlearn Innovation is the first company in India to bring the concept of visual search to the jewellery industry. Support is offered for the jewellery company, helping to improve its profitability and operational effectiveness.

Mr. Vivek Das and Mr. Sanjib Chatterjee, the Founders of Unlearn, each have over twenty years of excellence in advertising, commercializing, Innovation, and technology for the jewellery industry. In 2008, Mr. Vivek Das laid the groundwork for what would become Synergics Solutions, and since that time, the business has only progressed upward.

Mr. Sachin Pathak, who helped found the company, has a decade of experience in both finance and law. Exciting to him is determining the jewellery enterprise's appropriate value and working on the appropriate solution. The entirety of the team is getting ready to implement the concept of Visual Search in an effort to alter the status quo of the jewellery industry.

They analyzed that using different platforms for different services leads to broken analysis, broken conversions and less wallet share of a customer. Unbroken customer journeys lead to 3X-4X increase in conversions with no broken hearts of journeys while maximizing the wallet share. So, they decided to build a platform with all possible customer engagements and powered with visual search, the biggest innovation of the jewellery industry.

Today, with all of their determination and entrepreneurial streak, they are all set to change the face of the jewellery industry by bringing a World Class Visual Search Engine. They are of the opinion that the only thing that will never change in the jewellery industry is Innovation.

Jewellery businesses need to get on board with adopting technological assistance and support in order to keep up with the world, which is constantly evolving and will continue to do so. The most astute way to grow your jewellery business is to provide a comprehensive platform that increases sales and improves customers' overall shopping experience. Incorporating new ideas and developing cutting-edge technology is high on the company's priority list.

For more information, please visit: www.unlearninnovate.com.

Mr. Samiran Sengupta, CEO & Founder, JustMyRoots

JustMyRoots, along with CSIR-CFTRI (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) (Central Food Technological Research Institute), have developed Bio-degradable thermo-stable containers for cold and hot supply chains for food products. The containers developed for hot food chain supply are capable of keeping perishable food hot between 42-65 degrees Celsius for up to 10 hours. This technology will reform food delivery for restaurants located 10+ kms away or even in another city. The technology used for cold supply chain containers is capable of keeping perishable food fresh for up to 72 hours by maintaining its temperature between 2-8 degrees Celsius. The new technology will help JustMyRoots to expand its services both domestically and internationally. They already use a state-of-the-art packaging system which keeps the flavours intact, and a cooling system that stores the food at 2-8 degrees Centigrade, keeping the food fresh without preservatives for up to 24 hours.

With the new packaging JustMyRoots will pick up the food from the restaurant in the original restaurant container and transports it to the JustMyRoots office, where it would be placed in thermo-stable, biodegradable, reusable packaging and air shipped to the receiving city. The order is picked up from the airport and delivered to the customer by a delivery agent in the receiving city.

The technologies that are available in the market are rigid non-biodegradable containers which are not suitable for reverse logistics and therefore do not help in reducing carbon footprint, nor are they capable of holding food at the required temperatures for as long as JustMyRoots is offering. This technology invented by JustMyRoots will significantly change the way we look at take-out food. 

Mr. Samiran Sengupta, CEO & Founder, JustMyRoots is an alumnus of IIM-A and IMD Lausanne. He has held many global and regional roles in Shell and Reckitt Benckiser, mostly in the area of Supply Chain and Business Processes. He is experienced in Building Technology based Supply Chain and Demand Management Enterprise Applications. He says, “With JustMyRoots you are never away from either your favorite restaurant or the nostalgic dish cooked by your mom, we have perfected the art of intercity perishable food delivery without adding preservatives or freezing the food. Our two new patents are going to allow us to expand our horizon domestically as well as internationally.”

You can visit justmyroots.com or download their app play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justmyroots&hl=en_IN&gl=US from play store or App store

The team behind flat and flatmates

With this, the need for a good and stable housing has also seen a rise. Today, millennials are looking for a peaceful, warming and unrestricted place for dwelling. The rental market for years has been overpowered by brokers and middleman asking for hefty prices from working professionals for providing good homes.

Flat and Flatmates, on the contrary has, since years, been providing the youth a no cost help portal to look exactly for the house of their choice. With a trusted userbase of 50M+ pan India, Flat and Flatmates is proud to be the ONLY free of cost way to look for houses anywhere in India. Not only hassle free, it also provides people a chance to list down their requirements exactly how they are - be it looking for a PG accommodation, the need for a new sharing flatmate or a new house. We have been the go to place for people to search a place for themselves with a retention rate of 94% - which is much higher than any other platform PAN India.

After an indepth analysis and understanding of the issues and challenges the young generation faces while finding a place to dwell - we have come up with an AI integrated all-inclusive platform – www.flatandflatmates.com. Not only is this website free of cost, hassle free and convenient, it changes the way people have been looking for flats for years. Our main objective is to allow people of all budgets, looking for a place in any area of the country to go and search the house of their choice. We aim to become the one stop platform for rental houses in India.

The website which follows a Swipe UI allows the user to SWIPE RIGHT to the home they like and connect directly with the landlord within a few seconds, thus ensuring no brokerage is being charged out of them. Our In-house chat facility allows both the tenant and the landlord to get in touch with one another and share their expectations without a middleman twisting the stories into their own benefits.

For the house owners who wish to list their property, not only is the website absolutely free of cost, it comes with features where you can access your dashboard to analyze the kind of traffic your listing is attracting, view what similar properties around that area are priced around and make better decisions with renting. We also have an inhouse support team to help you rent out your property at competitive prices.

Wortheum Ad Network

Now is the time of web3 and the future is of decentralized advertising. - Ashutosh Singh, CEO, Wortheum.

Wortheum Ad Network Platform is the unique revenue model for the wortheum platform users while creating a P2P economy model for Worth coins.

Lucknow/Delhi, 24, November. The Wortheum Ad Network which is the first of its kind in web3 is now officially launched.

Ashutosh Singh, CEO, Wortheum, said on the occasion that Wortheum Ad Network will become the architect of the global revolution in the world of advertising through Web3 and with the help of blockchain technology.

Now is the time of web3 and the future is of decentralized advertising.

He further explained that when we talk about Web2, there is a strange maze of advertisements in web 2, not only for those who are watching advertisements but also for those who buy and promote advertisements.

It is known that the whole ecosystem of advertising is based on some big internet companies, which keep a large part of the benefits of both the advertiser and the user of the ad.

Small companies in the field of advertising are also no exception to this because they are also centralized, this simply means that majority of your advertisement revenue goes directly in their pockets and this sometimes creates an odd situation in the media and marketing strategy.

Not only monopoly, but web2 users also face the problem that many times social media platforms also sell user data to ad companies, which interferes with their privacy and marketers use their personal information.

After the advent of Web3, this entire eco system of advertising is changing completely.

The solution to changing advertising culture is now available in web3's decentralized advertising network.

This ad network is based on Delegated Proof of Stake blockchain based news platform and also powered by its news network. Its biggest advantage is that the advertiser will not have to worry about their ad being limited or removed from the platform without any reason because all the advertising-based activities are done on this platform. Only the administration of the ad network will approve and monitor the ads without taking any identity of advertiser, which simply means that the quality of the advertisement will decide that they are good enough for viewership of mass users or not.

The users of this decentralized advertising network which is based on blockchain technology also have an advantage that blockchain technology does not store the personal data of its users.

Not only this but there are no fake accounts or Bot accounts in this decentralized news network and the advertiser has an advantage that whoever sees his ad is actually a human and not a computer bot.

Vishal Verma, CTO of Wortheum Given some technical details about Wortheum ad network, said that this network works in such a way that the Wortheum Blockchain will issue its coins to its users which is journalists or news readers, and to place ads on wortheum news platform or news network, the advertising user will need to buy coins from the exchange or users who are earning these coins for spending their time for creating or curating news from all around world. Coinstore exchange is the suitable place for buying the wortheum coin for placing the ads in wortheum ad network as most of users sell their coins directly to exchange.

Advertisers pay the wortheum ad network by purchasing coins bought in the market and thus indirectly distribute profits to all active network participants.

This will be a better experience for all the journalists and users of Wortheum.

Advertisement directly affects the price of the coin as the ad network received Wortheum coin (WTH) as payment to the Wortheum ad network will be burnt from time to time, which will reduce the supply and increase the demand of the coins.

Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar, Advisor of Wortheum, Chairman, EST Global Inc and CIC, MIT, Cambridge, USA on occasion of launch of Wortheum Ad Network said that Wortheum is the Web3 based Journalism platform where news pieces are created by us and then curated by readers with the consensus model of the blockchain. Result is the genuine and true news for all, and the contributor is rewarded with Wortheum coins.

He further stated that now Wortheum has come up with the Wortheum Ad Network Platform. This the unique revenue model for the Wortheum blockchain and its users while creating a P2P economy model for Wortheum coins. Ads are going to be published against Wortheum coins. Either Wortheum coins are purchased from the exchange, or the holders of Wortheum coins who canvas ads from clients can sell their own Coin to facilitate publication of the ad. This is the real decentralized model with utmost trust level.

While professional networking was always restricted to the white-collar job market, it has now become a mainstream activity for the rising workforce to grow in their careers. Apna.co - India's leading jobs and professional networking platform, witnessed a sizable rise in professional networking among the rising workforce and such conversations touched a whopping 50 million in Quarter 3, 2022 (July, August, and September), on its platform.

In October this year, around 14 million professional connections were made on the platform. We also recorded 13 million plus professional conversations during the last month. Apna also recorded a feed traffic of around 2 million in the past month.

The platform supported above 5 million community users in the previous quarter (Q2). 

Out of 26 million users on Apna.co, 80 percent have been utilising Apna’s professional networking. 40 per cent of these users are from Tier II and beyond. Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata and Lucknow saw a surge in users building their professional networks and engaging with their peers. It is also noteworthy that around 40 per cent of creators on the platform prefer languages other than English. In fact, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Bengali were the most preferred languages on Apna’s platform apart from English.

Women are also unlocking their potential through professional networking. According to Apna.co’s recent data shows that at the beginning of November, more than 5 lakh women are using Apna’s platform to create professional content. Every 1 in 5 posts is in fact created by women on the platform. Maximum networking by women has taken place in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata.

Apna facilitates professional networking through various advanced tech algorithms and tools, which in turn, has enabled an extensive and diverse discovery of professionals working in similar fields. Post-COVID, community engagement has emerged more prominently as a significant communication channel, as it allows people to share their opinions and views on a common platform. It has helped people in standing together for each other, while being a part of a larger group, thereby fostering a sense of belonging and oneness.

Speaking on how networking and fostering professional relationships has become so crucial in today’s world, Mr. Karthik Manivannan, COO, Communities at Apna.co, commented, “Today's workforce strongly advocates professional networking to grow in their career journeys, upskill themselves and learn from their peers in the industry and Apna’s recent data is a testimony to this. We are highly encouraged seeing the recent numbers and will continue building and evolving our platform for the workforce to support our users in their careers.”

In order to provide its users with more chances for hyperlocal employment, Apna is currently trying to expand even further into the country in the upcoming months. With more than 26 million users and 300,000+ employer partners, the platform is accessible in 70+ Indian cities.

About Apna

Founded in 2019, Apna.co is India’s largest jobs and professional networking platform dedicated to helping India’s rising workforce to unlock unique professional networking, and skilling opportunities. Having secured more than $190 million from marquee investors such as Tiger Global, Owl Ventures, Insight Partners, Lightspeed India, Sequoia Capital India, Maverick Ventures, GSV Ventures, Greenoaks Capital and Rocketship.vc Apna is on a mission to enable livelihoods for billions in India. With more than 26 million users in 70-plus cities and counting and more than 300,000 employers that trust the platform, India has a new destination to discover relevant opportunities.

In this innovative category, Policybazaar offers a plan by Reliance that allows users to buy insurance based on how many kilometers they drive in a year and thus reduce their premium amount. The Kotak Meter (Switch On/Off) Cover, another plan, is sensitive to a customer’s desire of paying for a service only when using it. Yet another felicitous offering comes in the form of Go Digit’s Pay As You Drive plan. It is ideal for customers who tend to drive a fixed number of kilometres every year and would like to ration their premium accordingly.

The Pay As You Drive option was first introduced in 2020 and is typically based on usage or kilometres driven. Instead of having to pay a flat rate for everything, one pays a premium based on usage. This is especially beneficial for people who work from home or have more than one car.

Sarbvir Singh, President and CEO, Policybazaar.com, says, “The newly launched Pay As You Go plans are in perfect sync with our aim of making motor insurance a desirable purchase, and not merely a legal obligation. The rising popularity of these plans is proof that innovation is the present and the future of our industry. As one of India's leading InsurTech, we are committed to many more such changes in the future.”

Tarun Mathur, Chief Business Officer - General Insurance, Policybazaar.com, adds, “The Pay As You Go model is a step towards a sustainable future in the world of insurance. It is a milestone in the evolution of motor insurance in India. It is symbolic of a rapidly changing industry which is striving to put the customer first. At the heart of this innovation is a maturing industry that empathises with the end user of each product.”

Each product available on the Policybazaar website has a unique advantage. Reliance's Pay As You Drive plan comes with four driving ranges including 2,500 km, 5,500 km, 7,500 km and 10,500 km. The policy issuance process is simple; it entails a video inspection of the user’s odometer reading. One can easily top up their driving limit as and when they require.

The Kotak Meter (Switch On/Off) Cover comes with an industry-first feature that allows policyholders to switch off their own-damage policy when they are not driving. As per policy terms for every continuous 24-hour period the Own Damage cover is ‘off’, you will be rewarded with one bonus day. Policyholders are even entitled to get cashback at the end of their policy period.

Digit's Pay As You Drive is ideal for car owners who drive less than 15,000 km annually. The insurer even offers an extra discount on your Own Damage premium if the policyholder drives within the permissible limit.

In all the above covers the fire, theft and third party risk continue to run for the entire duration of the policy period irrespective the policy is switched ‘off’ or the kilometre limit is exhausted, as the case may be.

In the post-pandemic world, everyday travel has become increasingly optional. Pay As You Go offers a refined approach to a policyholder’s premium payment requirements. It gives the customer the thoughtful option of paying for insurance only when they actually use it. Policybazaar is the preferred choice for customers as it leads the industry when it comes to post-issuance policy services as well as claim settlement. Providing these comparable options to the customers helps them make an informed decision and choose their best-fit plan.

About Policybazaar (www.policybazaar.com)

Policybazaar.com is one of India's largest insurance marketplaces. It is the flagship platform of PB Fintech, which owns the fintech brand, Paisabazaar.com, and the lending & insurance marketplace in the UAE region, Policybazaar.ae. The Policybazaar.com Group has backing from a host of investors including the likes of PE funds and other family offices. Policybazaar.com started with the purpose to educate people on insurance products and with its offerings has addressed the large and highly underpenetrated online insurance markets.

ShopClues.com, India’s value-for-money online marketplace, has special launch on its platform, two new smartphones by JMax - a leading homegrown consumer electronics brand.

JMAX creative

As part of this deal, all ShopClues customers can now buy online the JMax Legend for Rs. 5,699 after a 43% off  from Rs. 9,999 and the JMax G8X for Rs. 5,499, at a 39% off from its retail price of Rs. 8,999.

“At ShopClues, consumer demand essentially drives our strategy. We have seen an increase in the demand for budget smartphones post the pandemic, especially in Tier II and III markets, which is where JMax fits in as an ideal partner. We hope to encourage as many #MakeInIndia brands as we can on our platform,” said Anuraag Gambhir, Managing Director, ShopClues.com.

ShopClues customers can avail an extra 10% discount on the coupon name JMAX. Easy EMI options are also available for customers.

For more information, please visit: mbazaar.shopclues.com/jmax-legend & mbazaar.shopclues.com/jmax-g8x-new

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About ShopClues.com

ShopClues.com is a Gurugram-based value-for-money online marketplace that caters to customers in 31,500 pin codes pan India. Incorporated in 2011 with a team of only five members, the young and privately held e-commerce enterprise work through 700,000+ merchants that service over 60 million lifetime unique customers. The brand offers a national platform to a strong network of local merchants that provide customers with a diverse inventory of products and services in the electronics, fashion, home, kitchen, and entertainment categories.

Clues Network, the holding company of ShopClues, has also ramped up its global operations and leveraged partners in Singapore, Japan and Korea, through its merger with Qoo10, a leading e-commerce platform in Singapore, in November 2019.

Anuraag Gambhir, Managing Director, ShopClues.com, an MBA from IMI, Delhi & B.Tech from Jaypee University, Anuraag has had corporate as well as entrepreneurial stints in his career.

He started his career with Accenture in Bangalore and after 2 years, started his own digital marketing consultancy in 2009. After running the start-up for 3 years, Anuraag joined Snapdeal as a Merchandizer in 2013.

After Snapdeal, Anuraag joined Shopclues in 2015 as Category Manager and has been working there since. At ShopClues Anuraag is currently heading the overall marketplace business, cross border trade and enterprise solutions

Anuraag loves the start-up world and tries to contribute to the growth of start-ups wherever possible. In his free time, he loves to travel especially short trips to untouched destinations in India & abroad.

Absolute Matrimony Team

Their motto of ‘Zero Tolerance towards Fake Profiles’ aims to bridge the shortcomings of online matrimonial platforms. Their website & application are focused on providing match-making services to Indian professionals across the globe.

Absolute Matrimony app’s USP:

• An online presence, which is time saving and much more convenient.

• Stricter Verification Process, to end the hassles of fake and obsolete profiles.

• Filtering out of disinterested profiles, by allowing only paid members to enter the website

• Personality & Horoscope matching features, for shortlisting compatible profiles before

• Minimum Income Criteria for Registration, to ensure financial compatibility and equality.

• Confidentiality, by not keeping any contact details on website.

Their process over the website & application is very lucid and instinctive. The first step is to Check Eligibility of prospective member. The prospect should be of Indian Nationality, with a qualifying salary criterion of INR 4 LPA for males & INR 3 LPA for females. Once found eligible, the Prospect can enter their personal details and partner preferences. After payment, the prospect sends relevant documents over e-mail & undergoes a ‘Video Verification’. The ‘Video Verification’ feature not only adds another step of screening, but also ensures that the prospect is being registered willingly, and is on-board with the match-making procedure. This further deters the un-interested or irrelevant profiles on the platform.

The member profile gets activated only upon completion of above steps.

The members can then reach out to other genuine, verified & paid members. The shortlisting of profiles is done based on various parameters like Religion, Community, Location, Age, Height and Financial Preferences. The platform also gives their members an opportunity to find Like-Minded Matches through the unique, psychologist-recommended, 'Personality Questions' section. This section has 8 targeted questions, which will help in gauging & relating to the psychology of the members.

The exclusive 'This is Me' feature in each profile helps our members to show their unique personality. A video relays what a picture can't. This feature is very helpful in the initial Ice-Breaking. The in-app compatibility tools also let them check the Horoscope Match / Kundali Milan and Sun-sign harmony with every shortlisted profile.

Another forte of this platform is that they do not keep any contact details on their website. When both the members have expressed mutual interest, their contact details are shared with the other over personal emails.

Saurabh Goswami, Founder, Absolute Matrimony said, “Our mission is to provide verified & genuine matches amplified by their zeal to actively reach the needful. Hence, their registration fee is Re. 1 only for 6 months, without any compromise over their rigorous registration and screening procedure.”

Absolute Matrimony is all set to cater to Indian diaspora across the globe. They also have over 100 Associate Partners present across India, US, Canada & UK to enable ease of operations.

For downloading the application:

Visit the website: www.absolutematrimony.com

Android Play Store:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.absolutematrimony&hl=en_IN&gl=US

Apple Store:

apps.apple.com/in/app/the-absolute-matrimony/id1631967371

For more information, please contact at +91 93289 81998.

RasoiShop Store

With more than 30 years of expertise in the kitchenware domain, they have developed a comprehensive and user-friendly e-commerce website where more than 5,000 curated products from 100+ leading kitchenware brands like TTK Prestige, Hawkins, Havells, Bajaj, Softel, Maharaja and many more are available at www.rasoishop.com.

“We are proud of the fact that we deliver everything related to the kitchen, right from the humble Chammach (spoon) to the Chimney. Also, we take responsibility, each product available on RasoiShop is curated for quality, its value-for-money proposition, availability, after-sales service, and other parameters before we start selling it in our RasoiShop retail stores or our online store. We are adding approximately 1,000 more products to our wide product range every quarter to offer greater choices to customers. Unlike marketplaces, we control the entire value chain from procurement to fulfillment, which has tremendously helped us in retaining our customers. We have delivered to more than 19000 pincodes in India and also offer international shipping to our overseas customers with a variety of innovative Buy Now Pay Later options over and above the standard COD and cashless options,” said Abhishek Jain, Director at Rasoishop Ventures Private Limited, a second generation entrepreneur and a graduate of IIM Kozhikode.

Just in recent months, RasoiShop has revamped its website while integrating personalized support in the purchase flow as one of its key features. It had 7 lakh active users in July. Online sales alone have surged by nearly 300% in the past year to cross Rs. 1 crore a month as more customers make the shift from unbranded kitchenware products to branded ones. The uniformity in taxation has also helped the branded kitchenware segment post solid growth in the past couple of years.

“The beauty of RasoiShop’s business model is that it is a recession-proof and non-cyclical industry. Every household needs kitchenware products. Rasoishop offers huge convenience to the modern housewife for selecting her kitchenware without having to hop from one shop to another. She can now surf our website and order from the comfort of her home and during her free time. Added to her assistance is our Video call support to help her as if she is standing in a shop. We are highly bullish on e-commerce sales as more customers shift to online buying but we are also expanding our physical retail presence at the same time which gives our customers the Omni Channel experience in the truest sense,” Mr. Jain said.

Even as its business model continues to evolve, RasoiShop is introducing many things that are unheard of in the industry.

“Apart from being the first to integrate video commerce with our online store, we are also excited about augmented reality for high-value products and our B2B invite-only wholesale vertical. We are investing significant resources for seamlessly integrating cooking and usage content with our product portfolio. We have just begun,” Mr. Jain explained.

AMBCrypto's Homepage
 

In such a scenario, it becomes crucial for readers to find the most unbiased and reliable information. Here we take a look at the top 5 crypto media companies in the world based on web traffic:

Coindesk

Coindesk was founded in 2013 as a crypto information business. It is headquartered in New York and has more than 8.9 million visits. It is one of the most trusted and influential crypto media platforms, bringing together media, events, data and indices for the next generation of investing and future of money.
 

CoinDesk covers a variety of topics most of which revolve around technology and business. New users can find informational articles under the Education section. They also have interviews and opinion pieces, all in one place. The platform registered 8.9 million in terms of its traffic and engagement over the last month. 

Cointelegraph

Another prominent crypto media house is Cointelegraph. The platform was also established in 2013 and covers an array of topics from crypto assets, technology, fintech, blockchain, NFTs and DeFi.
 

The platform has 8 million total visits and has a comic strip art style that makes it stand out. The platform strives to deliver unbiased news, in-depth analysis and comprehensive price charts for its readers and user base.

Although there has been a slight decline in terms of Cointelegraph’s web traffic in the last month it is still within the 10-8 million range.

AMBCrypto

AMBCrypto was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The platform sees more than 4.9 million total visits. AMBCrypto has grown significantly in the last few years with its mission of simplifying and bringing the latest blockchain and cryptocurrency news to their readers.
 

Over the course of the past 3 months, the platform has seen a significant growth in its traffic with August seeing 4.9 million traffic.

They cover a variety of news from Bitcoin, Altcoins, price analysis, price predictions and in-depth analysis pieces that include leadership insights from the crypto industry.

Decrypt

Decrypt is a crypto media house that came into the picture in 2018. The platform is headquartered in Brooklyn, United States. It stands out in its coverage of news especially the DeFi space.

The platform covers news, reviews, coins and has a dedicated ‘Learn’ section for beginners who can brush up on their knowledge of the crypto space. The traffic on the website has seen a slight decline over the past 3 months but is between 5-3.9 million.
 

The Block.co

The Block.co was founded with a mission to empower users to make smart decisions about the fast-paced and every-changing landscape of digital assets.

The platform has more than 2.1 million total visits and use their website, newsletters, research portal and podcast to interact daily with financial market participants, professions, global service providers, policymakers and users to act as a medium for those who invest and make decisions pertaining to digital assets.
 

The Block.co stands on three major pillars of news, research and data to deliver impactful and informative coverage.

Getting fit has never been easier! India's most preferred active nutrition brand Fast&Up announces the “Biggest sale of the year” on the occasion of the brand’s 7th anniversary this year. To celebrate the occasion, all Fast&Up products will be available for a 24-hour flash sale of flat 50% off on September 20^th on their website.

Fast&Up offers products from different categories which include immunity boosting, daily wellness, energy boosting, weight management and men’s performance

With over more than 100 products and 20 plus product categories, the Fast&Up sale offers a never below access to all its products at an extremely affordable price for meeting your nutrition and healthy lifestyle goals.

Celebrating this occasion with this never-before offer, could not have come at a better time with festivities right around the corner. Getting fit and fabulous will be that much more accessible with the Fast&Up Biggest Sale of the year.

As a part of the celebration, the brand is also offering a stylish gym bag on orders over Rs. 2000 along with additional goodies. Basis incredible feedback, the sale will further go on beyond the 50% off for 24 hours on September 20^th on September 21-22 for 45% flat off as well. To win some exciting prizes, don’t forget to check their Instagram handle - www.instagram.com/fastandup_india. 

Speaking about the anniversary sale, Mr. Varun Khanna, Co-founder, Fast&Up said, “Fast&Up is turning 7. We started off our journey in 2016 with just one product and here we are today, fueling the active India with over 100 products.  It feels fabulous to be with over 10 million people who made us India's most preferred active nutrition brand. Fast&Up Biggest Sale of the year is a celebration to continue our progress towards a healthier life. Let’s live better every day.”

Catering to different needs, Fast&Up offers products from different categories which include immunity boosting, daily wellness, energy boosting, weight management and men’s performance. 

Fast&Up which is a part of Fullife Healthcare, has an impressive track record of robust growth across geographies pan India and around 21 international markets like Europe, the UK and the USA with a growing dedicated range of health and wellness nutritional supplements Recent investment by Shilpa Shetty comes in addition to credible partners including cricketer Mayank Aggarwal and actor Varun Dhawan. The group also raised $22 million (around Rs 168 crore) in its Series C round from Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia in the same month.

About Fast&Up

Fast&Up is the flagship sports nutrition brand of Aeronutrix Sports Products Private Limited. Backed by innovative Swiss technology, Fast&Up caters to performance in sport, intelligent nutrition and dietary supplementation for an active lifestyle. Fast&Up is one of the very few companies in India with the Informed Sport certification, making it the number one choice for International athletes. It is trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts across the country to boost their performance and health. Fast&Up is spearheading the nutrition revolution in India with its effervescent range of products. It is currently catering to its customers through an omnichannel strategy including online and retail stores.

For more information, please visit www.fastandup.in.
 

AyurMa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives launches its new website

Extending heartfelt care to the world, AyurMa’s online complimentary Live Stream Yoga - accessible via www.ayurma.life/live-yoga - enables anyone across the globe to tune in for 30 minutes every day at 07:30 GMT for a gently energising class set to soothing island sounds and the Maldives’ restorative beauty.

In addition, private 60-minute Yoga Connection Classes are also bookable via the website daily, anywhere in the world. A great way to connect or re-connect with loved ones and friends, anyone who books a class can invite another person to join for free.

The website also features a video library with complimentary access to previous classes, a blog with Ayurvedic tips and recipes, expert insights and more, with greater personalisation available via the private on-line yoga classes for individuals "plus one" with AyurMa’s Yoga Therapists.

AyurMa’s Instagram handle enables further connection to Landaa Giraavaru and its wider ethos of Planetary Wellbeing for those who have already visited the island - as well as those who might visit in the future.

“AyurMa was founded on the basis that nothing operates in isolation; the more we connect with the Earth, the more we heal her, and the more able she is to heal us in return,” explains Director of AyurMa Dr. Arun K. Tomson. “We anchor this approach in the inclusive idea of Planetary Wellbeing, which encompasses everything and everyone equally and involves taking care of nature - and each other - as we take care of ourselves. With our daily yoga live stream, blog and Instagram tips, people all over the world have the opportunity to tap into the healing energies, soothing nature and expertise of AyurMa, whether they’re able to visit us or not.”

A haven for people and planet, AyurMa (meaning "mother of life") celebrates nature as the source of all wellbeing. Drawing from the four pillars of Planetary Wellbeing, Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy and Wellness, AyurMa’s expert team of Ayurvedic Doctors, Naturopaths and Yoga Therapists create bespoke therapeutic programs and invite guests to cultivate care for themselves, others, the oceans and the entire planet.

AyurMa’s harmonic play between humans and nature is immediately evidenced on the new website via a specially commissioned series by Keralan artis, Bara Bhaskaran. Rta: The Earth Mother both showcases the vibrancy of the AyurMa offering and pays homage to the interconnectedness of the Universe, and the healing Mother who aligns the energies of all.

AyurMa’s Planetary Wellbeing experiences explore the joys of connection, epitomised by Rahumathuge Vaguthu: a daily Earth Blessing ritual that unites guests and staff in celebration of Landaa’s natural beauty. Ayurveda imparts the benefits of a 5000-year-old "instruction manual" for natural living based on diet, herbal remedies, therapies and lifestyle modifications. Yoga centres around personal Yoga Therapy prescriptions, devised with S-VYASA, global pioneer of yoga therapy through scientific research, as well as AntiGravity, Aqua Float and a Yoga Energy Trail. Finally, Wellness experiences encourage deep personal care - the first step to extending care to others and the wider world. Alignment Rituals and Gifts of Connection therapies are complemented by the support of some of the world’s finest wellness experts, from on-site Rossano Ferretti stylists to the only Resort-based studio of "facialist to the stars" Teresa Tarmey.

AyurMa’s founding principle of Planetary Wellbeing extends far beyond the Spa’s tranquil surroundings. Part of an island-wide initiative that has long been woven into every aspect of Landaa life - from community outreach projects to country-leading conservation and regeneration - it encapsulates the Resort’s vision for a sustainable future. Aware of its responsibility as an industry leader, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru partnered with EarthCheck and the NOW Force for Good Alliance in early 2020 to ensure accountability across all operations.

To reset awareness and embark on the AyurMa path to health, harmony and happiness, connect at: www.ayurma.life and @AyurMaMaldives, email AyurMa.Maldives@fourseasons.com, or call the Resort at (960) 66 00 888.

The survey will be conducted taking inputs from all customers from India and will be hosted on Amazon India app and website on the mobile category page.

The survey will go live on 15^th September, 2022 and there will be 1000 winners, each eligible to win INR 100 Amazon Pay Balance.

“With the festive season just around the corner, the Great Indian Smartphone Survey will help to understand customer’s preferences and highlight what shoppers are looking for during the season. The survey will delve into the Indian consumers’ mindset and cover key trends while mapping behavioral patterns while purchasing smartphones. We are excited to see the results from our pan India customers,” said Noor Patel, Vice President, Amazon India.

Last year, Amazon India rolled out the Great Indian Mobile Survey was taken by close to 10000+ customers on the mobile category page on Amazon.in in September 2021.

To participate in the survey consumers can click on the link or visit their favorite online shopping destination, Amazon.in.

About Amazon.in  

The Amazon.in marketplace is operated by Amazon Seller Services Private Ltd., an affiliate of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN). Amazon.in seeks to build the most customer-centric online destination for customers to find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online by giving them more of what they want - vast selection, low prices, fast and reliable delivery, and a trusted and convenient experience; and provide sellers with a world-class e-commerce platform.

For more information, please visit www.amazon.in/aboutus

For news on Amazon, follow www.twitter.com/AmazonNews_IN.

Wiztales launches its Metaverse ‘Altyug’ India’s first E-commerce and Events Metaverse

Altyug also assists retail brands to create and purchase virtual land in the metaverse. The customer gets an opportunity to visit these branded stores on the metaverse and users can walk up to a mannequin or a clothing item in a brand store, get more information about the product, watch the product in AR and go ahead and buy the product on the website. Metaverse is the future of the world, brands and tech companies are transitioning their business models over metaverse.

On the launch of Altyug Sumanyu Soniwal, Founder and CEO, Wiztales said, “Wiztales has always been about experiences. With Wiz365 (Our Virtual Event Platform) we just touched the tip of the iceberg. We made people comfortable with virtual environments. It's taken to take it a notch higher. Altyug is going to be game-changing. Till date our users have just looked at the experiences that we have created for them with restricted interaction, with Altyug they can be INSIDE those experiences with no limitations whatsoever. We are going to change the Retail and the Event Industry as we know it today. Virtual Collaborative shopping with digital shopping experiences and life-like interactive events will shape the industries going forward. Proud to be again a frontrunner in an extremely evolving industry in India.”

Ali Sadhik Shaik, Vice President of Product and Strategy at Wiztales says, “As we experience a drastic shift towards Web3, creator economy and immersive virtual worlds, with Altyug, we want people to work, play, converse, shop and engage with each other and brands in a unified virtual world. Brands can conduct virtual and immersive experiences for people to shop for physical and virtual products, attend events, interact and experience new product launches, play games and interact with friends.”

This will be a great opportunity for retail brands as the newly developed technology will be a one-stop solution for brands to acquire customers in the metaverse and gauge traction to their brand product. Since all of the experience is on real-time bases, the brands can receive instant orders from customers, receive feedback on their products and understand the taste and preferences of the customers. The launch of Altyug will surely revolutionize the whole industry by providing the best virtual experience and promoting a whole new outlook for this ever-evolving industry. These developments would surely embark a stepping stone for future industry players.

About Wiztales

Founded in 2018, Wiztales is the world's fastest-growing Event Tech Platform. We empower organisations by merging the excitement of live events with the panache of the virtual world to create unparalleled event experiences for global audiences. Over the last 3 years, we have helped 150+ brands execute 1000+ virtual events with the viewing participation of around 1 million users.

Swarup Bose, Founder and CEO, Celcius

Speaking on the rapid progress made, Swarup Bose - Founder & CEO of Celcius, said, “Celcius’s HYBRID SaaS-based cold chain marketplace solution connecting Shippers, Transporters, and Cold Storage owners across the country comes as a boon to the entire sector. We are attempting to bridge the systemic gaps and create a tech ecosystem that will be unparalleled. In just two years, we have grown 20 times and expanded our operations from 5 to 350 cities. As tons of food and vaccines get wasted every year, Celcius is set out on a mission to create a precise Unbroken Cold Chain, a crying need of the country today.”

The conventional cold chain system in India is riddled with issues. The yawning systemic gaps became more pronounced and came to the forefront during the unprecedented nationwide lockdown in March 2020. The unavailability of staff and coordination errors between the shippers and transporters created chaos in transporting essential commodities across the country. Considering the sustained demand for contactless deliveries and anticipating the need for a robust and seamless cold chain to aid the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, Swarup, who was already in the cold chain business and his team came together to create a paradigm shift with Celcius. Since then the company has had phenomenal growth achieving the following milestones:

• Onboarded 3500 vehicles, 107 cold storages, and had grown 20 X just in one year.

• Geographically it has expanded from five city operations to 350 cities today. 

• Transported over 20000 tonnes of perishable cargo for sectors like dairy, fresh agricultural produce, pharma, fruits, seafood, and vaccines across 350 cities in India

• Ventured across the border to import fruits from Afghanistan and to export seafood outside India, connecting Nepal and Bhutan

• Tied up with financial institutions like Shriram Transport and Finance Company and with OEMs like Ashok Leyland and Tata

• Has a stellar clientele that includes Zepto, Maersk, Godrej Agrovet, Gadre Marine, IB Group, Innovative Foods, Reliance Pharma, Balmer & Laurie, and Vadilal 

Celcius’s web and Android applications allow a shipper to instantly book reefer vehicles or cold storage space across the nation and monitor the inventory LIVE! The shipper can download reports and receive specialized alerts for any variation in temperature maintenance or route deviations. The app also empowers the transporters to analyze how their vehicles are performing using TMS (Transport Management System) giving even the smallest of transporters the tools needed to maximize the utilization of their assets. Machine learning and predictive analysis allow the company to map requirements and deploy unused inventory at the right time and the right place.

Within just two years, Celcius has grown from a team of 5 to a team of 72 with offices in 5 cities and a team presence in 12 cities across India. Shortly, Celcius would be upgrading the platform with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Inventory Management System (IMS). With its Transportation Management Systems (TMS) already live, this will bring end-to-end visibility in the storage and transportation of perishables under one platform while removing redundancies and optimising the entire supply chain. Having begun with primary distribution, this cold-chain logistics start-up added secondary (mid mile) distribution, started cold storage offerings about two months back and has added in-depth last mile deliveries in 6 cities thus creating a True Unbroken Cold Chain. Celcius would be further introducing an in-depth cold storage warehousing solution, securing a reach in over 500 cities, and scaling its business in terms of team size and reach by the turn of the year and is aiming at a USD 10 MN as part of its series A funding. 

Tons of food and vaccines are wasted every year in India (a whopping 30% of farm produce and 29% of vaccines). One of the main reasons for the wastage is the acute shortage of refrigerated vehicles and cold storage in India. Apart from reducing waste, enhancing the shelf life of products is also a need of the hour that an effective cold supply chain can resolve. The GOI has backed many supply chain and logistics projects with subsidies and waivers ever since the onset of the pandemic. The implementation of the National Logistics Policy (NLP), will enable the Indian logistics and warehousing sector to become better connected and transparent. For a nation that serves as a global pharmaceutical hub and enjoys massive investor interest, having a solid and resilient backbone of cold chain infrastructure is critical. And an Unbroken Cold Chain is the only solution.

For more information, please visit www.celcius.in.

About Celcius Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Celcius is the first online marketplace in cold-chain logistics and warehousing in India. Its comprehensive proprietary tech solution includes a SaaS marketplace that offers end-to-end solutions connecting all the stakeholders of the cold-chain ecosystem. Celcius is building a value proposition for all its stakeholders by adopting technology to solve challenges in inefficiency, transparency, discovery, and provide quality assurance in the cold-chain logistics market while aggregating fragmented demand and supply across regions. The Mumbai-based start-up received USD 500,000 in a seed fund round from investors in India, Malaysia, Nigeria, and the US. The brand successfully utilized the funds to scale up its operations and diversify the services on its platform by building on primary, mid-mile, and last-mile deliveries of perishables like Vaccines, Dairy, Fresh Agriculture Produce, Pharmaceuticals, and other sectors. It recently closed USD 7.5 Mn in bridge funding from marquee investors like Supply Chain Labs, Mumbai Angels, Vcats, Keiretsu, EVAN, Magehold, and other key individual investors and key groups.

Redcliffe Labs - Kolkata Lab

The new state-of-the-art lab spread over 1700 sq. ft. is staffed with highly skilled and qualified pathologists and technicians and will process more than 500 tests in-house, with 1000 health packages every day to high-end molecular testing. All diagnostic test reports are sent by the lab within 24 hrs of receiving the sample. In addition, Redcliffe Labs is also offering a home collection facility, ensuring test results are delivered promptly.

The new facility is fully operational and has been accepting samples. The lab is witnessing a good footfall as Redcliffe Labs is known for its quality diagnosis and is also running an inaugural offer applicable on walk-in at the lab, till August end. Furthermore, one can book tests from the comfort of their own homes via the mobile app with a single click of a button, as well as walk-in. Along with routine diagnostic services, the Kolkata Lab will also offer genetic counselling services to patients through a certified genetics expert.

Commenting on the opening of the new lab, Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Founder, Redcliffe Labs said, "With each lab addition, we get closer to our goal of offering quality diagnosis even from the comfort of your own home. It improves patient care while also providing logistical convenience to the family. We believe that appropriate diagnosis might be a powerful tool in closing the healthcare gap between rural and urban India. We began home collection last year and will open labs in several locations over the next 12 months to provide last-mile service delivery. Moreover, this new development is a part of a larger expansion of the Redcliffe’s diagnostics portfolio. The quick turnaround time of reporting from being located closer to the customer, will vastly expand the base of customers that can be serviced.”

Redcliffe Labs intends to raise the bar by being India's first nationwide diagnostic platform, with 3500+ test menu, research-backed genetics, grassroot camps, home comfort collection, and hospital lab management, with the goal of servicing patients across the country. The new facility also helps Redcliffe Labs meet its mission of servicing 500 million Indians by 2027.

Redcliffe Labs infrastructure backed by AI and ML helps in creating satisfactory customer experience. Customers can create their profiles, track their samples and download reports conveniently through the website or app.

Redcliffe Labs existing network of labs and collection centres currently stands at 30+ labs and 700+ collection centres in 120+ cities across the country. It plans to launch 500+ labs and 40,000+ collection centres and will be present in 2000+ cities and towns by the end of FY27.

About Redcliffe Labs

Redcliffe Labs provides diagnostics with a comprehensive portfolio approach both with routine and specialised test menus with advanced testing labs all over India. Its digital-first approach with on-demand 1-hour home collection and same-day reporting is disrupting the way diagnostics is delivered today and thus is the fastest growing in India.

Redcliffe Labs provides 3500+ tests across its wide network of labs and collection centres. The company has served over a million Indians and processes over 200K test parameters per day. The test portfolio is very broad, including routine pathology tests, advanced genetic screening, research-based DNA tests in reproductive health, cancer, and wellness/fitness. The easy to interpret smart reports provide key health check-points, which can help in diagnosing and treating both chronic and acute diseases on time. The company currently has 30+ labs and 700+ authorised collection centres.

Website: redcliffelabs.com

Your-Space, India’s most loved student-housing brand, is currently expanding to 15,000 beds across the nation by the end of July, 2022. A roadmap is in place to double Your-Space’s count to 30,000 beds by 2023.

Your-Space, India's most loved student housing brand

As the first student housing company to implement a digital booking platform, Your-Space has enabled students to book online using virtual tours of the space, rather than the traditional process of visiting hostels first. The website has proven to be the fastest mode to book rooms at Your-Space, attaining a visible growth of 50% each month. This past month, Your-Space experienced the highest organic website visits, proof of the impressive current occupancy rate of 85%+ across all cities.

After Your-Space tripled the size of its business in the last two years, on track for its fiscal year projection, the promise as a trusted brand for students enabled Your-Space to withstand and grow even during the pandemic. Investing up to 50 crores in the nation-wide expansion, Nidhi Kumra, Co-founder and CEO, Your-Space, discussed how this has always been a part of your-space’s growth plans. “These cities are the educational hubs of India, where students travel away from their homes and work hard towards their dreams. Being able to provide your-space’s facilities here would help several students find a community and the safety of their homes.”

As the number 1 housing-brand in competitive markets like Mumbai and Delhi, Your-Space is lining up to achieve the same in all cities with this nation-wide expansion. The largest for this season starting in Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Dehradun and Mumbai.

Your-Space’s comfortable and secure atmosphere with home-like food, friendly wardens, and diligent COVID-19 protocols has brought in an increased demand with students. This is assisted by Your-Space’s understanding in the micro markets of its operation. With the COVID-19 uncertainty also beginning to ease out, students are excited to return to their old college lifestyle, which Your-Space is here to accommodate with its nationwide expansion underway.

About Your-Space

Your-Space is an IIM-Cambridge initiative Co-founded by former bankers, consultants, and great friends, Nidhi Kumra and Shubha Lal who recognized the disproportion in the student housing environment and created a welcoming space for young adults to find a home in. Your-Space was set up with the purpose of improving student-life while they work hard away from home. Your-Space was born with a purpose, to better the students' world while they toil hard to study away from their homes. Its foundation is cemented in four pillars of commitment: Security, Comfort, Community and Health. It is redefining student living with a unique product proposition. The core philosophy is to cultivate a student-first environment that promotes holistic well-being and personal growth. With 9000+ operational beds in 9 cities, Your-Space will have more than 20,000 beds by July 2022 for the coming 2022-2023 academic year.

For more information, please visit www.your-space.in.

Speakers at the opening ceremony of Arogyam – An online pitching workshop by MedTech CoE, a partnership between West and TECHIN, a Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad

The workshop and pitching event starts from July 11, 2022 and is open to all startups with a vision and ambition in the medical technology sector. The engagement will be carried out by the MedTech CoE, a partnership between West through its Digital Technology Center (DTC) in Bengaluru and TECHIN.

Collaborating with leading medical colleges, hospitals, and research centers to make this initiative more focused on patients' health and well-being needs, the MedTech CoE offers advice, direction, resources, and funding to nurture emerging ideas into reality with the vision of developing a robust health technology ecosystem. The program aims to explore ideas for new devices, drug delivery mechanisms and is open to anyone who has an interesting idea in the medical technology field. Proof of concept projects, product development, research and innovation will be facilitated to create go-to-market product solutions and startups.

Click here for information on the pitching process and judging criteria.

Selected start-ups would get enablement to build next generation digital health solutions & novel patient experiences, along with GTM mentoring and global exposure. The incubation support includes mentoring by world class mentors, faculty, entrepreneurs, including PAN IIT network and access to consultants for legal, financial, IP (Intellectual Property) and business aspects along with funding for incubation and a go to market strategy.

“The launch of Arogyam is our first step,” said Mr. Anoop Madhusudanan, Vice President of Digital Marketing & Digital Platforms at West, “We look forward to investing and developing the talented teams in healthcare and medical technology with our platform capability and thought leadership. At West, we innovate for a healthier world, and we are eager to engage with and empower these startups to advance our commitment to improving patient lives.”

"We expect the MedTech CoE to play a significant role in IIT Palakkad’s pursuit of helping society. We hope to see many technologies that would make healthcare accessible and affordable to the layperson incubated at this center. Arogyam is a step towards identifying such ideas," said Prof Sunil Kumar, Director, IIT Palakkad and Chairman TECHIN.

“MedTech startups have a long and arduous journey and to ease the pain and provide the necessary impetus to rapid growth in the health sector, the MedTech CoE provides nurturing, focus, appropriate inputs and facilities for startups to bring their innovative solutions out into the world,” said Ms. Anuradha Shankar, CEO TECHIN.

Arogyam commences on July 11, 2022 and will end on August 5, 2022.

Click here to submit application form and for more information, please visit: techin-iitpkd.org/arogyam.

ESPOUSAL is a unique and one-of-a-kind event that was first ideated to be an on-ground event but as the pandemic hit us, things changed and so did the entire concept behind ESPOUSAL.

ESPOUSAL International, World's first online Wedding Expo

ESPOUSAL is an event IP owned by Bangalore, India based Event Company - Zeroin Management Pvt. Ltd. It was conceived in the year 2019 and the very first version took place in September 2020 for the India Audience. The platform was curated in a way that people had never seen before, it included everything that one would get and experience in an on-ground expo and much more. The First version of ESPOUSAL was a success and ended with a bang. The second version was bigger and held for the South Africa Audience in March 2021.

Speaking on the occasion, said Shivangi Chhabra, Core Team Member, “The last 2 versions were such a huge success that people from across the globe started talking about it, so we decided that this one should be truly a global experience for the attendees.”

Said Vivek More, General Manager from ESPOUSAL, “After having built a huge list of contacts and prospects from the last 2 versions, we want the entire world to come together on a single platform and meet like-minded people from the wedding fraternity. We believe it will be an opportunity of a lifetime and an event like never before, be it Exhibitors, Attendees or Planners. A true combination of B2B & B2C.”

Adding to the above said Sabhaney, “We believe that the time has come for large business to be done on the ESPOUSAL platform, and we are working at ensuring that the Exhibitor gets an opportunity to showcase and sell their services to the global audience that is going to be present.”

Says Ananya Jha, Core Team Member, “That this is an opportunity of a lifetime to witness and be a part of the greatest wedding metaverse in the making.”

Says Rohan Thamanna, Platform Technicals, that “We are the pioneers in this space and did our first version right at the beginning of the pandemic.”

Sumanyu Soniwal, Founder & CEO Wiztales, who have partnered with ESPOUSAL to setup the virtual platform says, “We have been looking at the growth of ESPOUSAL over the last two years, and are certain that, we would take the product to another level in the coming version.”

ESPOUSAL is one of the very few event properties that has been patented.

For details on Sponsorship/Exhibiting/Attending, get in touch with international.espousal.in.

ESPOUSAL International 2022 is happening online on 8th, 9th & 10th of July 2022! Feel free to register and be a part of this event - live.international.espousal.in.