Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals launches ‘I AM EMERGENCY READY’ campaign

Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals has announced the launch of their Emergency Ready campaign titled ‘I AM EMERGENCY READY’. The objective of this initiative is to minimize the damage and loss during medical emergencies by training public to administer immediate care to keep a patient stable until medical help arrives. Mahesh Bhagwat, Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda inaugurated the campaign by unveiling the logo of ‘I am Emergency Ready’ initiative in Hyderabad.   Through this drive, the hospital will conduct Bystander Life Support (BLS) training for individuals, corporates, and the common man…

Dell & Sikshana Foundation with Govt. of Karnataka to promote digital education

Sikshana Foundation in association with Dell and the Government of Karnataka has launched STEP (Sikshana’s Technology in Education Program) in 57 Model Schools – Karnataka Public Schools.   STEP aims at motivating schools to engage and integrate technology in their daily teaching and learning processes. The model employs a dual approach which builds the basic ICT (Information Communication Technology) skills and 21st-century skills in students and empowers teachers to leverage technology in the classrooms in an experiential manner. The same is enabled through the hardware provided by Dell & the…

M-tech launches its first senior friendly phone – Sathi

The elderly are a generation that sacrificed, loved and nurtured us all. But with age, their physical, mental and emotional faculties deteriorate and all they need is care and attention from their loved ones. With this belief to make the elderly feel cared for and empowered, M-tech, a manufacturer of affordable mobile phones, has launched its first senior friendly phone – Sathi.  The phone promises to make their lives easier and be a true companion, at all times.   High resolution cameras, faster performance and rich multimedia matter to the young. But, to…

Nippon Paint’s Digital Contest winners cheer for Indian athletes at 18th Asian Games

Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division) has made its debut this year as the Associate sponsor for the ongoing 18th Asian games in Jakarta. In line with their enthusiasm towards sports, and to garner the interest of loyal customers, Nippon Paint had recently conducted a digital contest inviting people to post a unique cheer line for team India and post them with the hashtag, #CheerForAsiasRealHeroes.   The top three contest winners were taken on a fully paid trip to Jakarta to attend the ongoing Asian games, and cheer for…

Microsoft deepens its commitment to sustainability in India

Microsoft has announced grants to seven recipients from India under AI for Earth, its worldwide program aimed at empowering people and organizations to solve global environmental challenges through the power of AI. These grantees will receive access to Microsoft Azure and AI computing resources; in-depth education and technology trainings on these tools and additional support as the projects grow and mature. India now has the third largest concentration of AI for Earth grantees, following the United States and Canada.   Commenting on the program, Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer, Microsoft Corporation and…

Poker enthusiasts donate funds worth 3.78 lacs to Kerala flood victims

Kerala Floods have been a natural calamity that has forced the entire nation to yet again come together and shoulder the loss of human lives, shelter and amenities. While the government is doing its own bit, the citizens of the nation have come out in a brave and earnest display of solidarity for the flood affected regions of the God’s Own Country. From celebrities to daily office-goers and wage earners, everyone has been donating money or in kind to facilitate relief for Kerala. With a growing support for Kerala’s relief,…

Alibaba Foundation hosts the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018 in New Delhi

On the UN International Day of Charity in memory of Mother Teresa, the Alibaba Foundation, a private charity fund established by Alibaba Group, jointly with UCWeb (‘UC’) hosted the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018. It is the first conference of this kind to be held out of China.   Launched in 2016, the biennial conference is an important representation of Alibaba Group’s commitment to encouraging inclusive, universal and sustainable growth for businesses and communities alike – all for the greater benefit of people. The Global Forum held in Delhi…

Indus aids rescue operations by restoring mobile connection during Kerala floods

Mobile communication is the most resilient form of communication and Indus Towers strives to provide continuous connectivity in times of natural calamities. The need to stay connected gains paramount importance as mobile connection is central to all rescue operations and in maintaining flow of information in critical periods of time.   Amidst the unprecedented rains and floods, which ravaged many parts of Kerala and resulted in massive destruction of lives and property, there have been numerous instances of professionals staying true to their duties despite severe obstacles. Indus Towers, the…

One97 Communications collects over 45 Cr contributed for Kerala

One97 Communications has collected over 45 Cr from over 18 lakh users for Kerala CM’s Distress Relief Fund.   Patrons can continue contributing towards the ‘Kerala CM’s Distress Relief Fund’ using the Paytm app and website. All donations are accompanied with 100% tax exemptions under Section 80G (2) of the Income Tax Act 1961. The payments platform has also received confirmation from the Government of Kerala that it will issue tax receipts to all patrons in the due course of time on https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in/. Paytm customers can avail tax exemption by furnishing these for…

ASUS provides free service camp in Kerala

ASUS will offer free service camp for all its consumers in Kerala. The 10 days camp will be held from 30th August’18 to 10th September’18 at the listed centers in Kerala.   Commenting on the initiative, Leon Yu, Regional Head for India and South Asia, ASUS said, “We understand that such calamities are an Act of God and we stand by the people of Kerala in these times. Kindly accept our empathy and support in the form of a SERVICE CAMP for all the ASUS consumers.”   All ASUS consumers will avail…