PEPPERFRY LAUNCHES TWO NEW STUDIOS IN BANGALORE, KARNATAKA STRENGTHENS ITS OMNI CHANNEL PRESENCE IN SOUTHERN INDIA

KARNATAKA, March 10th , 2022: Pepperfry, India’s No.1 furniture and home products marketplace, announced the launch of two new Studios in Bangalore. The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate niche markets and build the largest omni-channel business in the furniture and home products segment in India. Pepperfry, which launched its first Studio in 2014, currently has 100 plus Studios across 50 plus cities in the country. South India, which forms the biggest market for Pepperfry, alone, houses 35 Studios across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Coimbatore, Vizag, Madurai, Kottayam, Kollam, Salem, Gulbarga, Trichy Vellore, Secundrabad, Vijayawada, and Chittoor. 

The two new Studios in Bangalore are situated in prime locations at Electronic City and Battarahalli, spanning a carpet area of 1000 and 400 sq.ft respectively. Both the studios are launched in partnerships with SSVR Enterprises at Electronic City and Haritha Enterprises at Battarahalli. The Studios offer customers a first-hand experience of a curated range of furniture and décor, which is carefully selected from the differentiated portfolio of more than 1 lakh products available on Pepperfry’s website. These Studios provide the touch and feel experience for consumers to understand wood finishes and quality of these big-ticket items before purchasing them. It also houses design experts that offer complementary design consultancy thereby aiding consumers in creating their dream homes.

Building on their omni-channel networkin 2017, Pepperfry introduced a unique franchise model and in a very short span they launched 70 FOFO Studios across metros, Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets like Pathankot, Trivandrum, Patna, Bengaluru, Indore, Chennai, Guwahati and Coimbatore. For these Franchise Studios, Pepperfry decided to partner with the finest local entrepreneurs who are well versed with hyperlocal demand cycles and trends. The company revised this franchise model in 2020 to make it more lucrative for both existing and potential franchise partners. It now offers a reward structure wherein the franchise owners can benefit by earning commission of 15% (previous model: 10%) on each online transaction made via the franchise studio.

In June 2021, Pepperfry launched the Pepperfry Accelerator Program with an aim to establish over 200 Studios in one year. The objective of this newly crafted program is to exponentially expand Pepperfry’s offline footprint by adding one entrepreneur a day for the rest of the year. However, the big differentiator of the new program is the Capex required by franchise partners, which is around INR 15 lakhs - one-third as compared to the existing franchise program. Both the models are based on 100% price parity and does not require the partner to hold product inventory, making it a mutually beneficial business association.

Speaking of the launch Amruta Gupta, Business Head, Pepperfry said, “We are delighted to expand our omni-channel footprint by launching two new Studios in Bangalore in partnership with SSVR Enterprises and Haritha Enterprises. With this, we now have 13 Pepperfry Studios in the city. At Pepperfry, our aim is to be available to our customers through as many touchpoints as possible, offering great variety at great price points. Thus, in the current times where individuals have become more conscious towards their home-environment and are investing behind creating a space that is functional and aesthetic, we believe our Studios will aid consumers in creating an ideal home.”

Vaishnavee Subramaniam & Guruprasad Soundarrajan, Owners, SSVR Enterprises said, “We have been in Franchise Partnership with Pepperfry since 2019 and own 2 Pepperfry franchisees in Franchise Partnership with Pepperfry since 2019 and own 2 Pepperfry franchisees in Coimbatore & Chennai. This is our 3rd franchise studio with Pepperfry and we are happy to partner with India’s leading home and furniture marketplace. Pepperfry has pioneered a truly differentiated omnichannel business and we are glad to join them in their journey to create the largest omnichannel home and furniture business.Vimal Kumar Jain, Owner, Haritha Enterprises (franchise partner) further added, “We are extremely happy partnering with Pepperfry and being a part of their journey in building the largest omni-channel business in the furniture and home products segment in India.”About Pepperfry.com

Pepperfry is India’s leading Furniture and Home products marketplace, offering customers an unparalleled selection of amazingly priced Home products and a consistently great shopping experience. The Pepperfry managed marketplace helps thousands of entrepreneurs and merchants sell to millions of discerning customers across India and the world

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South African Tourism aims to achieve 64% YoY growth in arrivals from India in 2022

 ~ India retains its place amongst the top-3 focus markets for South African Tourism~

~Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune continue to be top Indian source markets to South Africa~

~Over 1 in 4 Indian arrivals to South Africa are motivated by MICE~

~Ahmedabad emerges as one of the fastest growing source markets in India~

 

Bengaluru, 09^th March 2022: To accelerate travel recovery momentum in India, South African Tourism looks at capitalizing on strong consumer demand in the country with their biggest travel trade initiative in India – their annual Roadshow. The tourism board showcased long-term investment and interest in the Indian market and outlined a strategic roadmap to garner 64% YoY increase in Indian visitors in 2022.

 

Travelling to the Indian cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad this year, the 36-member South African trade delegation reiterated the tourism board’s emphasis on expanding the destination and product offering – thus, offering Indian consumers More & More! In addition to experiences, representatives from accommodation establishments, destination management companies, South African Provinces, SMMEs and women-owned companies showcased their product and services, while engaging Indian travel and trade associates.

 

India retains its place amongst the top-3 focus markets for South African Tourism. This is aided by the fact that prior to the pandemic, India served as the 8^th largest international source market for South Africa. The country is expected to maintain its position in the top-10 this year as well. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune continue to be top Indian source markets to South Africa.

 

“We have spent the last two years hoping for and preparing for this exact moment – the return of travel! As South African businesses land on Indian shores, we are excited to be introducing our partners and consumers to a host of value-driven and thoughtfully crafted adventures. Our evolved brand strategy will help us drive South Africa’s value proposition across stakeholders while creating customized engagement models to suit the unique requirements from each of our target regions within India. We are already seeing an uptick in forward travel bookings and hope to further build aspiration and intent to travel,” said Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, MEISEA, South African Tourism.

 

With 9% of total Indian visitors to South Africa travelling from Bengaluru, the city is amongst the top-3 source mark

ts for South African Tourism in India. Majority visitors from the Silicon Valley of India travel for leisure (47%) and business & MICE (43%). Solo travellers and bleisure travellers are the most frequent traveller segments to South Africa. The year-end period starting from September, October, November and December are preferred travel months amongst Bangaloreans for their South Africa trips.

 

Through a press conference, the tourism board highlighted that boosting connectivity and ease of travel to the destination was a core area of focus this year. The destination, which remains open to Indian travellers, is also processing tourist visas on priority. At present, several stop-over flights fly from India to South Africa, including Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Air Mauritius. Travellers from India to South Africa will be required to produce a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, not older than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin to South Africa.

Revealing future steps on connectivity and value, Neliswa Nkani added, “We are glad to announce that we on track to roll-out e-visas in India in the coming months. We are also conscious of the need for value-driven itineraries and are undertaking bullish measures to ensure that every rupee spent ensures maximum returns. By engaging with airlines on subsidized fares for the India market, we are looking to bring down the cost of travel remarkably.”

 

While consolidating its position in wildlife, adventure and cultural offerings, the destination will also target the niche film tourism market, for which South African Tourism has seen an upswing in enquiries and destination shoots. In order to arrive at this, the destination is engaging aggressively with production houses and OTT platformsTo supplement recovery efforts and bring the destination alive by introducing the sights, sounds and tastes of South Africa to Indian consumers and corporates, the tourism board is also hosting several experiential events in Mumbai and Delhi immediately following the Roadshows. With performances by South African dance troupes, indigenous music, delectable food cooked by South African chefs and various culturally immersive activities, destination South Africa is all set to engage and delight Indian audiences. South African Tourism is also hosting a networking evening for travel trade partners in Mumbai.

 

Well-timed with the easing of international travel restrictions in India, these strategic efforts are expected to increase summer outbound traffic to South Africa and contribute to the recovery of the tourism sectors in both countries.

About South African Tourism:

South African Tourism is the tourism marketing arm of the South African government. Simply put, their job is to promote the country domestically and internationally, whether for leisure, business or events tourism.

As a government body, they are committed to meaningfully contributing to the South African government's objectives of inclusive economic growth, sustainable job creation, and redistribution and transformation of the industry.

Website www.southafrica.net

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Ashok Leyland strengthens its presence in Karnataka, opens 4 Dealerships in the state Dealerships in Bidadi, Tumkur, Kolar & Hoskote, and will help strengthen Ashok Leyland’s footprint in Karnataka

 Bangalore, March 07, 2022:Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today, inaugurated four new dealerships, in Bidadi, Tumkur, Kolar & Hoskote in Karnataka. AML Motors is part of a 70 year Group that has its presence across the country.

Commenting on the dealership launch, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Head – MHCV, Ashok Leyland, said, “Karnataka has always been one of the most important markets for Ashok Leyland. The new dealerships will bolster our presence in this geography. We have been working on creating a strong foothold in the region, and this is a move in the right direction. Staying true to our brand promise of ‘AapkiJeet. HamariJeet.’ This partnership with AML Motors Private Limited will help us reach out to our customers in a timely fashion, helping us move one step forward towards realizing our vision of being in Top 10 CV makers in the world.” 

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Rajiv Sanghvi, Director, AML Motors Pvt. Ltd., said “ We are delighted to further strengthen our partnership of more than 70 years with Ashok Leyland and expand in Karnataka. With the Best In Class products of Ashok Leyland coupled with our understanding of the customer needs we together endeavor to provide Best in Class ownership experience for our customer. "

The new 2S dealership, AML Motors Private Limited in Bidadi is spread over 24000 sq. ft., and offers 9 bays. This state-of-the-art dealership is located on the main Bangalore – Mysore Highway, which is one of the busiest routes in the state. It connects feeder roads with Bidadi, Ramnagara, Kengeri, Mysore road & NICE road. While, the 2S dealership in Hoskoteis spread over 18000 sq. ft., and offers 6 bays, it is located on Bangalore-Malur road, off the Bangalore – Chennai National highway NH75. This dealership will cover KR Puram, Hoskote, Sarjapurand will play an important role for Ashok Leyland brand to increase its penetration in the region.The other two state-of-the-art 3S (sales/service/spares) dealerships are in Kolar and Tumkur. The dealership in Kolar is spread over 40000 sq. ft., and offers 8 bays. It is strategically located on the national highway NH75 from Bangalore – Chennai, and will connect Kolar, Chintamani, Mulbagilu, KGF locations & enroute NH75. The dealership in Tumkuris spread over 15000 sq. ft., and offers 5 bays, and is located on the main highway from Bangalore to Hubli/Hospet, and will connect Tumkur, Kunnigal & Sira.

 

These markets are mostly driven by construction business, Food grains, Market Load, Cement, E-commerce,RMC Plants & Crushers, Car Carriers, Vegetables & Petroleum tankers. Ashok Leyland is expanding its brand presence through a robust network of dealerships and service centres with an aim to provide best-in-class after sales support to its customers.

 

In the commercial vehicle industry, Ashok Leyland has one of the largest and fastest-growing networks. Its network has grown to 3445 touch points at the end of FY21, allowing it to provide fast service and spares. With an additional 11,000 outlets for Leyparts, the genuine spare parts brand, the company now has a service centreevery 75 kilometres on all major highways, allowing it to keep its "Ashok Leyland Quick Response" promise of reaching customers within 4 hours and getting them back on the road in 48 hours.

 

Latest-generation Western "Apomorphine Therapy Devices" for Parkinson’s Patients Launched in Bengaluru

 • This is for the first time that advanced, third-generation apomorphine pumps and pens used in Western countries, manufactured by German pharma major Ever Pharma, have been introduced in India by Celera Neuro Sciences

• These latest European drug-delivery devices are miles ahead of current apomorphine pumps available in India, which are unreliable and patient-unfriendly

• Apomorphine therapy offers an effective treatment option for various stages of Parkinson’s Disease. It can also be an alternative to DBS surgery which involves drilling holes in the patient’s skull and is unaffordable for most patients• Celera Neuro Sciences is opening clinics in hospitals all over India in collaboration with prominent neurologists to administer apomorphine therapy to patients with these latest-generation Western pumps and pens

BENGALURU / March 5th , 2022: In a boon to patients of Parkinson’s Disease, advanced third-generation D-mine apomorphine pumps and pens (injections) manufactured by German pharma major Ever Pharma have been launched in Bengaluru by Celera Neuro Sciences. The state-of-the-art apomorphine-delivery devices, widely used in Europe, were unveiled by Dr. K Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education & Health, Govt. of Karnataka, at the ongoing symposium on Parkinson's Disease in Bengaluru, organized by King's College London (KCL) and Parkinson's Research Alliance of India (PRAI).

 Said Dr. Babu Narayanan, Medical Director, Celera Neuro Sciences which has brought the products to India after getting DCGI approval: “Parkinson’s patients in India till now had only two options: oral pills for early stages of the disease, or Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for advanced stages. There was no other treatment available. These latest-generation European apomorphine-delivery devices fill this gap and offer an important medical option in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and improving quality of life. They ensure much better outcomes for patients who haven’t achieved optimum benefits with available drugs or are suffering from side-effects of oral medicationDr. K Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education & Health. Said Dr. K Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education and Health, Govt. of Karnataka: “Considering the rising patient population of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in India, it is important to focus on technology and research for treatment solutions. Karnataka has a phenomenal healthcare and medical education ecosystem. We now need to increase investments in medical research. We want this collaboration between King's College London (KCL) and Parkinson's Research Alliance of India (PRAI) on Parkinson’s disease to be successful and will provide support in every possible way. I would like the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences to align with this great research initiative. We would provide not only professors, but also funds for this important research program on Parkinson’s. I would also like to allocate some funds for treatment of Parkinson’s patients in Karnataka out of the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust. This will be announced shortly by us after discussions.”

Said Bengaluru’s renowned Parkinson’s Disease specialist Dr. Prashanth LK: “India is emerging as a hot spot for Parkinson’s disease. Unlike most ageing-related disorders, Parkinson’s has many effective treatment options available. Apomorphine infusion therapies and rescue injections (pens) are the current state-of-the-art therapies for people with moderately advanced Parkinson’s disease. The PRAI-KCL collaboration has helped bring these advanced German devices to India for apomorphine therapy. These can be used as rescue therapies in people having unpredictable responses to oral medications, or as an infusion therapy for those requiring steady phase medication responses.”Added Dr. Babu Narayanan: “Most patients in India cannot afford DBS. This procedure is also not a choice for all ages or stages of Parkinson’s Disease. Apomorphine is recommended for patients who have started to have motor fluctuations, which means the effect of oral medications is not lasting long enough. It is also an effective alternative for patients who are not the right candidates for DBS, or those who want to avoid surgery. In fact, international guidelines now recommend use of apomorphine therapy before considering DBS for patients. We are now in the process of opening clinics in hospitals all over India in collaboration with prominent neurologists who will administer apomorphine therapy to patients with these latest-generation Western pumps and pens.”

 The current apomorphine pumps available in India are not patient-friendly and lack reliability. For example, patients need to refill them after breaking up to 20 ampules of apomorphine, which is difficult to do with trembling hands. In contrast, the third-generation D-mine apomorphine pumps, widely used in Europe, can be self-handledby patients in five easy steps, with much less patient training needed. The pump-filling process is controlled electronically, with much higher safety and convenience, compared to pumps which are operated manually, with cumbersome procedures. D-mine pumps are pre-filled and offer continuous infusion of apomorphine, leading to absorption within five minutes. The oral pill burden of patients also comes down substantially.Parkinson’s patients need to take medications at timely intervals, which often leads to fluctuating levels of medication in their bodies and irregular benefits. Continuous Dopaminergic Therapy is a method by which the body receives dopamine on a continuous basis, because of which fluctuations associated with medications are negated significantly. With the launch of D-mine apomorphine continuous-infusion pumps and injection pens, Indian patients can now benefit from Continuous Dopaminergic Therapy, which till now was available only in Western countries.

The current prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease in India is around 300-400 out of 100,000, which is expected to double by 2030. It will be a major non-communicable degenerative disorder along with dementia to burden the healthcare system of India. Though majority of the patients are above 50 years of age, its incidence in younger population is also on the rise.

 

FIGSI TO BUILD CENTRE OF STONE EXCELLENCE AT HOSUR CSE to establish stone museum of international standards

Hosur/ Bengaluru Mar 7, 2022: Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI) is an All India body having 1,300 members throughout the country serving for the benefit of Natural Stone Industry of India for the last 39 years. FIGSI conducts International Stone Fair popularly known as STONA once in 2 years and has already announced its 15th edition of the fair during Feb 2023.

The Chief objective of the Federation being promotion of the Natural Stone Industries, which comes under the category of Ornamental or Decorative building stones like Granites, Marbles, Sandstones, Slates, Quartzite and ancillary and auxiliary Industries of Machinery, Tools, Abrasives, Consumables related to stone Industries and conduct Conferences, workshops on each and every aspect of Stone Industry.

FIGSI endeavors to act as a bridge between Industry and the Government in bringing constant improvement in mineral regulation, policies, processes, systems and procedures. It proactively promotes upgradation of technology aimed at mine safety, productivity, cost efficiency and quality improvement.

Federation is working tirelessly for the betterment of the Natural Stone Industry and looking into the present conditions FIGSI decided to establish training and skill development centers for the Natural Stone Industry in order to train worker force both in the quarry and processing sector. In this endeavor already on 21st Feb 2022, ‘Bhoomi Puja’ was conducted in the property owned by FIGSI at Mahindra World City Jaipur which will cater to the requirements of the West and North India.

The ‘Bhoomi Puja’ for the Centre of Stone Excellence at Hosur was held today and the construction work will start after getting all the statutory requirements from the government departments. It is proposed to be completed within a span of 10-12 months.

“Vivekananda Global University (VGU) is our knowledge partners who are having a global University at Jaipur wherein there are more than 5,000 students and they will be running the entire program of imparting skill development training to the existing workforce, middle level management and senior level management. The skill development will be given also to the unemployed youths in the stone sector,” apprised Mr Ishwinder Singh, President, FIGSI.

In this Centre for Excellence both at Jaipur and Hosur, the Federation will be establishing a Stone Museum of International standards wherein we will be displaying various varieties of Granites and other natural stones  in different forms including monuments and artifacts from all over India.

Bhoomi Puja was done by Mr. Ishwinder Singh, President FIGSI along with Mr R. Veeramani Founder President, Mr. R. Sekar, Imm. Past President, Office Bearers, Executive Committee Members, and all the members of the stone fraternity.

JW MARRIOTT BENGALURU PRESTIGE GOLFSHIRE RESORT & SPA DEBUTS IN INDIA'S BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC NANDI HILLS REGION

 The Spectacular Luxury Resort Is a Haven of Breathtaking Design and Mindful Experiences 

  

L-R: JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa façade and Luxury Suite bedroom

INDIA – (MARCH 5, 2022) - JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa. The luxury resort is nestled within the tranquil Nandi Hills region of Bengaluru, once an ancient hill fortress and the summer retreat of Indian royalty. Within this idyllic setting, the new resort aims to fulfill the JW Marriott brand promise to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body and revitalized in spirit.  

 

"We are excited to expand the ‘JW Marriott’ brand with the opening of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa - the ninth JW Marriott property in India," said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International. "As markets open after the pandemic hiatus, India is a key growth market for us. This luxury opening demonstrates our commitment to creating new benchmarks in service excellence in this region. Prestige Group is a valued partner, and this hotel is a testimony to our long-standing relationship and mutual quality standards. " 

 

One of the leading real estate developers in the country, The Prestige Group has a legacy of over three decades in real estate development. It has diversified business models across the Residential, Office, Leisure, Retail, and Hospitality segments with operations across 8 key locations in India. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman & Managing Director of Prestige Group, said, "The launch of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa marks the beginning of a very special journey for us. The Prestige Group is delighted to extend its hospitality portfolio along with JW Marriott to offer our guests a remarkable hospitality and luxury experience. This 301-room resort is one of a kind in South Asia with a Convention Center spread over 35,000 sq. ft. with a 24,000 sq. ft. of pillarless space that can host over 4000 guests, making it  the perfect venue to organize grand weddings, corporate events, award nights, etc. This resort will be the best in South Asia, and it will definitely be a one- stop destination for celebrations and business meetings." 

 

Inspired Design 

The 301-room resort is nestled in the rolling greens of the 275-acre, award-winning Prestige Golfshire course and luxury residential development, and within a 20-minute drive from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Conceptualized by Bengaluru-based architectural firm Thomas and Associates, its sleek, modern architecture is inspired by the beauty of the region’s silk. The resort’s exceptional interiors were led by world-leading hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates of Singapore, and features a lobby with panoramic views of Nandi Hills, stunning landscaping, as well as sophisticated guest rooms and villas with private swimming pools and lawns. Immersive Culinary Experiences 

Overlooking the golf course and with indoor and alfresco seating in the pleasant climate of Nandi Hills, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa features six dining options for guests and locals. The Aviary is the resort's all-day-dining restaurant with a chic, minimalist aesthetic and interactive live kitchens, serving Indian, Western and Asian cuisines in both buffet and a la carte styles. East, an Asian specialty restaurant with Japanese, Korean and Chinese menu items, features the finest and most nourishing produce, while Aaleeshaan, meaning 'grandeur' in the local dialect, offers North and South Indian cuisine in a palatial interior with magnificent views of the nearby hills. In the lobby, Vista the lounge showcases an extensive beverage list of handcrafted cocktails and a variety of specialty teas from around the world. Patisserie Truffle & Co serves gourmet coffees to complement its array of freshly baked delicacies, sandwiches, savories and healthy, customized salads. Set around the resort's azure swimming pool, Flamingo Bar & Pool is an open-air dining space with a sunset terrace, featuring a swim-up bar serving delicious cocktails and fresh juices. 

 

Replenished Spirits, Meaningful Connections 

The resort’s 20,000-sq.ft. Spa by JW® is an exclusive private sanctuary that promises a complete revitalization of the mind, body and spirit, and offers seven luxurious therapy rooms, including two couple rooms, an Ayurveda room as well as a manicure and pedicure suite. Skilled therapists present an indulgent menu of signature spa treatments featuring locally sourced herbs and oils to expertly soothe, relax and invigorate tired bodies and minds. JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa also features a modern, fully equipped fitness center, two outdoor pools, a lap pool and a temperature-controlled lagoon pool with a relaxing jacuzzi. The resort’s wide range of activities, including yoga and meditation sessions, cycling expeditions to explore the beautiful surroundings of Nandi Hills, as well as pleasant morning walks through the hotel's JW Garden, encourage guests to be truly present and experience the destination to the fullest, 

 

The JW Garden is a signature of the JW Marriott experience and features a calming space for guests to connect with nature, as well as fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables that guests can harvest and enjoy as part of their culinary journey on property. To further complement the resort’s commitment to healthy, fresh dining, a starter packet of seeds housed in sustainable packaging is gifted to all guests. 

 

Around the resort, guests can relax and unwind amidst acres of calm greenery and serene landscaped gardens. Private nooks and secluded spaces intuitively located around the grounds, invite quiet moments of contemplation and reflection. The banks of the resort’s lake serve as an ideal spot to linger, while brief mindfulness rituals such as guided meditation sessions leave guests feeling deeply nourished and revitalized in body and soul. 

 

For families traveling with children, the brand’s Family by JW™ program is designed to bring families together and reconnect over shared, meaningful experiences. An exclusive Kids’ Club offers a full schedule of family-friendly programming, including sessions with a local magician, an afternoon of creative fun with art, as well as music and sightseeing tours on and off the resort. 

 

Bespoke Events and Celebrations  

JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa houses a fully equipped Convention Center, spread over 35,000 sq ft, accommodating up to 4,000 guests. The Convention Center is the first and largest of its kind in Bengaluru, with a 24,000 square foot, pillar-less ballroom, an ideal venue for large-scale events and lavish weddings. An additional 66,000 sq ft of open lawns and a range of smaller halls and breakout rooms provide the flexibility to accommodate transitional event set-ups, large-scale global conferences, exhibitions, outdoor music concerts and more. About JW Marriott 

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard “J.W.” Marriott, who prioritized his own well-being so that he could take better care of others. Inspired by his approach to life and rooted in holistic well-being, JW Marriott properties offer a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott hotels in more than 35 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enrol for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com. 

About Marriott Bonvoy®  

 

Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any other travel program. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com.  

 

About Prestige Group: 

Prestige Group, one of the leading real estate developers in the country, has a legacy of over three decades in real estate development. It has diversified business models across the Residential, Office, Leisure, Retail, and Hospitality segments with operations in 8 key locations in India. As of 31 March 2021, the Group has completed 250 projects with developable area of 136.30 million sq. Ft and has 50 ongoing projects across segments, with total developable area of 150+ mn. sq. ft. Further it has 13 projects of 25.22 mn.sq.ft. under planning. The company has been graded CRISIL DA1+ by CRISIL and enjoys credit rating of ICRA A+. 

 

     

 

WayCool Launches Ai powered Outgrow app for Farmers

 ·         A comprehensive and personalized solutions platform, available in 6 languages

·         Tamil/ Kannada/ Telugu /Hindi/ Marathi & English

·         Key utilities featured are Mandi prices, Automated Soil Labs, Crop health

·         App to be made available Free of cost to Farmers

·         Aims to enable small, medium and marginalized farmers to increase their income and profitability through using Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and encourage natural farming

Bangalore , March 04, 2022:  WayCool Foods, India's fastest growing Agri-commerce company, today launched its next-gen Ai powered ‘Outgrow App’. The App will provide comprehensive advisory and personalized solutions in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, and English languages. With the Outgrow App, WayCool aims to assist small, medium, and marginalized farmers to increase their income and profitability. The app during its launch phase will support farmers based in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana offering a boutique of services, Mandi prices, Automated Soil Testing facilities, Crop Health.

 Outgrow-WayCool’s flagship agriculture extension program has been assisting farmers on ground for over 3   years now. Farmers associated with Outgrow program, have witnessed a 20% - 40% increase in their income.   As the company scales this model through tech, it is aiming to impact the lives of over 5 million farmers.   Through this next gen Outgrow App, WayCool is bringing the best of agricultural practices and its learning in an   intuitive and easy manner for farmers to consume at a touch of a button.

 

Mr. Sendhil Kumar, Head Farmer Engagement & Outgrow, WayCool Foods said. “Today, a farmer depends on multiple platforms and at times is overexposed to unsolicited advisory sources. We are bringing all basic Farm inputs under one roof, backing it up with scientific tools, and in their own language. Outgrow App is a go-to-platform for real-time Mandi prices, crop health, automated soil testing, and holistic farm advisory on fingertips. We are also planning to add financial assistance services, farm inputs, procurement services to the app in subsequent phases. Farmers can download the Outgrow APP for free from google play store”. Elaborating on the launch, Mr. Karthik Jayaraman, Managing Director, WayCool Foods said, “This is a major step towards our mission to build the World’s most comprehensive tech stack in the food economy. We have built a strong network of 85000+ farmers, and over three years we demonstrated to a lot of farmers on how they can increase their income and profitability through natural farming and regenerative agricultural practices. As an impact organization, we strongly focus on increasing rural income. Food Supply Chain starts with farmers, and hence they are the most important stakeholders in the ecosystem.  We will keep pushing boundaries when it comes to deploying deep tech and analytics to empower small and medium farmers who are deprived of access to the latest tech. Outgrow App will lessen the digital divide that exists today”.

 

Salient Features of the Outgrow APP

 Easy and Multilingual: Outgrow App has enhanced User Interface and User experience-rich text and easy to understand infographics.  This will make farmers engage with the app in a better way. The App is also available in 6 languages namely English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. It enables small and medium-scale farmers to avail information and services much easier. Farmers can read and interact with the app in their own mother tongue.

 

 Real-Time Mandi Prices: This is a unique feature where Mandi prices are updated on the APP on real time basis. A team of over 100 is deputed on-ground to update prices from respective Mandis. This enables farmers to have mandi prices handy and helps them in planning the sale of their produce. Outgrow app has intuitive graphs that can help farmers to understand the fluctuations in prices, and track trends.

   Crop Health: 

     Pest, and Disease Management: Outgrow is now much wiser in identifying the pest and diseases and suggesting precautions and cures for wide varieties of crops using artificial intelligence. The APP is equipped  with 500+ pest and disease prevention and cure information, which enables farmers to understand  the pest/disease and take appropriate action. Farmer can also avail detailed crop information of around 100+  crops. This feature enables information and guidance from soil preparation to harvesting.

  Automated Soil Test:  Now, farmers don’t have to wait for weeks and queue up at soil testing labs. The               Outgrow app provides farmers with access to automated soil testing labs from any part of the country. Once     the test is booked on the APP, the GPS enabled system will show them the nearest lab location. The farmer         just needs to send the sample to the nearest lab, and the report will be sent directly on farmers mobile App. 

  Chatbot with an expert: Farmers can avail instant assistance for Agronomists. They can get advisory through    IVR (Interactive voice response), Text Chat and, Voice Chat in 6 languages. These options will ease farmers        connection to the Agri experts and interact in their mother tongue

 

        .About Outgrow

 Outgrow is a unique farmer engagement program, aimed at transforming livelihoods of small & marginal farmers by solving challenges faced during cultivation. WayCool, through its agricultural extension program "Outgrow" works with over 85,000+ farmers. "Outgrow" is set to go digital with an Easy & Intuitive navigation App made for farmers in 6 Languages & is going to be launched in 5 States (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana). “Outgrow” will provide a host of services like Automated Soil Labs, Microclimatic Weather, Artificial Intelligence, Regenerative Farming & a Larger Farmer Service Network. The Outgrow program drives the adoption of agriculture as a business to drive productivity and profitability using information flow, technology, and analysis of industry best practices.

About WayCool

WayCool Foods is India’s largest and fastest-growing agri-commerce company. Focusing on food development and distribution, the company leverages innovative technology to scale and operate a complex supply chain from soil to sale. Through its farmer engagement program - Outgrow, WayCool works with 85000+ farmers. WayCool operates a full stack, broadline product range across multiple channels and categories such as fresh produce, staples, and dairy, serving over 1,00,000 clients in the general trade, modern trade, and food services space. WayCool's consumer brands basket consists of Madhuram, KitchenJi, L'exotique, and Freshey’s, to name a few.

 

 

 

Nanotech for Sustainable Future - 12th edition of Bengaluru India Nano begins on March 7 virtually

 

• Shri Basavaraj S. Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka to inaugurate the event 
• Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India to be
  the Guest of Honour 
• Participation from Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partners from Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) 
  
   

Bengaluru, March 02, 2022: Bengaluru India Nano, India’s flagship Nanotech Event focusing on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology was announced by Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon'ble Minister for Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka today in the curtain raiser-press meet programme.  

 

The three-day event is organised by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, KSTePS and JNCASR and will be conducted virtually during March 7-9. 

With the focal theme ‘Nanotech for Sustainable Future’ the summit will witness participation of over 2500 registered delegates. The event consists of Multi-Track Conference where 75 National & International Speakers will deliver lectures over 25 Sessions; Exhibition where over 40 companies will showcase Nanotech Products, Services, and Innovation and Poster Session where over 150 Young Researchers displays their research. 

 

On this occasion host of awards like Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru India Nano Science Award, Bengaluru India Nano Innovation Award, Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowships will be presented and it will also have Nano for the Young programme for graduate students; NanoSparX for Start-Up Pitching, B2B Partnering and the first ever National
Nanotech Quiz. 

  

Commenting on occasion, Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon'ble Minister for Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, said, “Due to pandemic, many national & international experts are unable to participate in the event physically, prompting us to plan the event virtually. We are fortunate that the event is taking place under the guidance of Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao, who is the Honorary Chairman of the Nanotechnology Vision Group. I’m also happy that our Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partners Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) are conducting a session each. We desire to accelerate the journey from lab to market and we are strongly focusing on industries. This event is a platform that showcases cutting-edge innovation and provides immense opportunities for startups, SMEs and
many industries.” 

Speaking on the occasion Prof. Navakanta Bhat, Chairman, Karnataka Vision Group on Nanotechnology, Government of Karnataka; Dean, Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences; Professor CeNSE, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, said, “Theme for this year’s event is Nanotech for Sustainable Future, we aim to enable innovations focusing on sustainable future for decades to come. This can be achieved by youngsters. Hence, we have many exciting sessions for youngsters- Nano for the Young and National Nanotech Quiz.  Nanotech Quiz which was held for the first time witnessed phenomenal response with participation from 23 states and
5 union territories.” 

 

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Ajay Sood, FRS, Chairman, Conference Executive Committee- Bengaluru India Nano 2022, Year of Science Chair Professor, Department of Physics Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, said, “The Conference Sessions will focus on application of Nanotechnology across various sectors like Medicine, Manufacturing, Electronics, Hydrogen Economy, Food & Agriculture, Textile, etc. The Plenary Speakers are Prof. Federico Capasso, Harvard University, USA; Prof. Xiaodong Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Prof. Peidong Yang, University of California, USA and Prof. S. Swaminathan, SASTRA Deemed University, India. This year the Tutorials which are the sessions that not only inform but educate, will focus on Nano Fabrication, Bottom-Up Synthesis, Characterization Tools, and Nano Biology. 

 

Speaking on the occasion Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T; Department of Commerce & Industries, Government of Karnataka, said, “After IT, Biotech and Deeptech, we believe that Nanotech is the future technology. That is why Government of Karnataka started this event in 2007, and we are proud to host now the 12^th edition this year. This event is acting as a global platform for convergence of Research, Academia, and Industry to explore the emerging opportunities in this sunrise Industry.

 Mr. A.B. Basavaraju, IAS, Director (Technical), Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T; Managing Director, Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society, Government of Karnataka presented vote of thanks and Mr. Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications shared event overview.  

 

ABOUT BENGALURU INDIA NANO 

India’s Flagship Nanotech Event Bengaluru INDIA NANO is an excellent platform bridging Nanotech Research, Industry, Government, and Academia successfully over the last 11 years. The event is organised by the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Government of Karnataka under the guidance of Vision Group on Nanotechnology led by Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR). The event is aimed at giving a fillip to the growth of the Nanotech Industry in the country.  The 12th Bengaluru INDIA NANO will enable Nanotech Experts, Scientists, Researchers, Industry, and Start-Ups to meet and exchange notes on tomorrow's Nanotechnology. This annual event will be a congregation of Academia, Research, and Industry featuring Inspiring Talks, High-Quality Poster Paper and a platform to showcase innovative & groundbreaking Nano-applications.  

 

For more details visit www.bengaluruindianano.in