Category: Corporate

Genomics and precision medicine start-up, Shivom is working with diagnostic partner Genetic Technologies with the goal of finding unique genetic markers specific to Indian subpopulations that may help explain why the country has one of the highest rising prevalences of the type 2 diabetes in the world. Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose. Over time it leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.   Incidences of type 2 diabetes in India have more than quadrupled in 35 years, with communities…

With the objective to sensitize people about infertility, Medicover Fertility has organized a free health check-up camp at Baba Ji Bhure Wala, Haibowal Kalan, Ludhiana.   Around 50-60 people were benefited in a day with this initiative. The consultations were given by pioneer Dr Tanveer Kaur, Infertility Specialist, Medicover Fertility along with her team.  Medicover has been organizing camps like these in the past as well by covering the areas of J&K, Punjab and UP.   The society is witnessing an increasing number of infertile patients. Because of the seriousness of the issue; Medicover Fertility has taken up this…

Underlining the need to bolster the cyber security ecosystem in the country, Microsoft India and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) have launched the CyberShikshaa, a 3-year program to create a robust pool of skilled women professionals in the country. Supported by the Ministry of Information Technology (MeitY)’s Information Security Education & Awareness (ISEA), CyberShikshaa recognizes the growing potential of cyber security as a sunrise segment and the need for a large base of diverse industry ready talent.   The program was launched in New Delhi in the presence of Shri…

Recognizing the growing importance and emerging threats on digital platforms and ensuring women safety, The World University of Design (WUD), the university dedicated to education in the creative domain is hosting Digital Shakti workshop. The workshop focuses on promoting literacy, building awareness about cyber-crimes and recourse available to women to prevent and redress such crimes. The workshop was conducted by Cyber Peace Foundation under the aegis of the National Commission for Women.   Speaking about the workshop, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor, World University of Design (WUD) said, “As the number of…

Staying true to its commitment to prioritize network continuity in times of critical needs and natural disasters situations, Huawei India, in association with partners, undertook disaster relief initiatives for flood affected sites in Kerala ensuring network restoration and connectivity in record 72 hours.   As an immediate response to the flooding situation in 12 districts of Kerala, an Emergency Management Team (EMT) was setup at each customer office to monitor the situation, provide necessary support and guide the 170+ member response team comprising of Huawei and its partners. Overcoming challenges of…

Swiggy has announced its delivery partner focused initiative, Safety First – a collaborative effort with Round TabIe India and CII Young Indians (Yi – is part of Confederation Indian Industry) to conduct road safety programs. Through this initiative, Swiggy aims to make roads safer for both the delivery partners and citizens.    Through Swiggy’s Safety First, the company will enable extensive sensitization, awareness and training of its delivery partners on the various nuances of road safety. The program was launched in Bangalore today, in the presence of Commissioner for Road Transport…

Cerebra Green has joined hands with Manufacturers Association of Information and Technology (MAIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (MOEFCC) and Digital India to launch the ‘India Clean-up Week’ (13th – 19th October) by conducting the largest e-waste collection drive in the country.   Cerebra Green’s India Clean Up week will be an ‘Awareness Program’ with the support of MAIT as the industry partner for promoting the awareness program. It will be executed in 7 cities- New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune & Ahmedabad.   The Program will…

At an event at Nirman Bhavana, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India has exchanged MoUs with the Tata Trusts and Dell who have partnered with Got of India to provide a technological platform to power the nationwide preventive healthcare program. Aimed at improving Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) health screenings for crores of people, this NCD program addresses Hypertension, Diabetes, Oral, and Breast and Cervical cancers and covers all men and women over the age of 30 years. The programme, which is one of the modules in Ashman Bharat’s Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CPHC) Initiative,…

Vodafone Idea has announced a first of its kind initiative in Gujarat to ensure a safe and worry free spiritual experience for thousands of pilgrims visiting Ambaji during the Bhadarvi Purnima Mela this weekend. In line with the company’s long-term commitment to achieve the highest standards of health, safety and well-being in and around the communities that it operates, all children under 14 years of age visiting Ambaji this year,  will stay protected with Vodafone Raksha Sutras in the form of QR (Quick Response) coded badges that will be pinned on…

After a resounding response to the ‘Vodafone Eco Ponds’ initiative during Ganeshotsav 2017, Vodafone Idea Limited announces ‘Vodafone Eco Ponds’ 2018, for the Visarjan needs of Punekars.   Each year, over 75 lakh Ganesha idols made of Plaster of Paris are immersed in water bodies in and around Pune at the conclusion of the 11 day festival, leaving behind tonnes of non – degradable waste. Reports show that in and around Pune, water bodies showed a 100X increase in heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium and lead, known to affect…