FIFS is proud to onboard Spice Fantasy, an up-and-coming fantasy sports platform, as its member in the Start-up category. Spice Fantasy, by GiaTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd, offers fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi and more sports. The Indian fantasy sports industry is growing at a CAGR rate of 32% and by the end of 2024, it can be expected to be worth USD 3.7 billion. India has emerged to be the biggest fantasy sports market in the world with a user base of over 15 crore. Spice Fantasy`s guiding principles are Good faith, Fair Dealing and Confidentiality. GiaTech Solutions Pvt. Limited is an off-shoot of Mobileoid2 Technologies, which has clients like Ericsson, Microsoft, Nokia, Etisalat, PWC and IIT Delhi. With their technology expertise, GiaTech Solutions have brought in payment solution providers for more secure exchanges. “Fantasy sports has seen exponential growth in the last few years and we are delighted to be entering a market that contributes to the development of the sports ecosystem of the country. We are looking forward to surging ahead with the support of FIFS,” said Gourav Srivastava, Founder and Director, GiaTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., about the development. “I welcome Spice Fantasy to the FIFS family and look forward to their success in the upcoming sporting season. At FIFS, we are focussed on the principles of self-regulation and working with the industry operators to facilitate robust development and significant contribution to India`s economic growth,” said FIFS Director-General Joy Bhattacharjya. As a member, Spice Fantasy will adhere to the FIFS charter that lays down the self-regulatory practices for running a fantasy sports platform. The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) recently revised and strengthened its charter in order to promote innovation with responsible growth for the fantasy sports industry. The new charter lays emphasis on the role of Fantasy Sports Regulatory Authority (FSRA), an independent self-regulatory body committed to promoting standardised best practices in fantasy sports. FSRA comprises three eminent former judges. Justice (Retd.) Mukul Mudgal, former Chief Justice, Hon`ble Punjab and Haryana High Court and Justice (Retd.) G.S. Sistani, former Judge, Hon`ble Delhi High Court as panel members of Fantasy Sports Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Eminent jurist, Justice (Retd.) A.K. Sikri, former Judge, Hon`ble Supreme Court of India is the Chairman of the FSRA. In order to effectively self-regulate, FIFS has laid down a detailed format for paid contests by all approved member FSPs, which has to reflect dominance of skill among the users. These contests must also comply with the relevant laws of the land, including it being available to only users above 18 years of age. According to the format, contests have to be based only around real-world matches, players and teams, which are officially sanctioned by international or national bodies, no changes must be allowed post the commencement of matches, team selections must be manual and platforms cannot participate against the users.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the administration of Ministry of Power, (GoI) is spearheading India`s transition to smart and energy efficient solutions with its Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP). As part of the programme, the company has installed over 30 Lakh smart meters in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, NDMC-Delhi, Bihar, and the union territory of Andaman. The company has signed agreements with the state designated agencies and utilities in these regions for the large-scale deployment of smart meters. It further aims to install a total of over 47 Lakh smart meters by December 2023. Most recently, EESL completed the installation of over 10.5 lakh prepared smart meters in Bihar. The company has also installed around 11.57 Lakh smart meters in Uttar Pradesh, over 1.24 Lakh smart meters in Rajasthan, over 5.3 lakh smart meters in Haryana, around 64 thousand smart meters in NDMC Delhi and over 74 thousand smart meters in Andaman. These smart meters have optimized the operational performance of Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) by increasing the billing and collection efficiency, reducing the operation and maintenance cost; and enhancing the quality of service. With this, the company is enabling a paradigm shift in India`s power sector and is adding momentum to the Government`s efforts toward nationwide adoption of smart meters. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Arun Kumar Mishra, CEO, EESL said, “EESL is deploying India`s first large-scale smart metering project under the Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP), in states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, New Delhi and Andaman. EESL has taken IoT Services from BSNL, Jio and Vodafone Idea for the network connectivity in DISCOMs. We are also working in association with Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T), Robert Bosch and EDF energy, which provide unique system integration solutions. EESL smart meters are transforming India`s energy landscape by increasing billing and collection efficiency; reducing operation and maintenance costs; enhancing the quality of services and providing consumers with demand side management (DSM) options. It has led to huge revenue upside and improved financial standing for the DISCOMs in these regions. We look forward to replicating these successful stories on AMI projects, pan India.” This further helps with the web-based monitoring of smart meters and curtails commercial losses for utilities. Consequently, these smart meters also help with the reduction in peak power demand; strengthen the transmission & distribution of electricity as well as abating carbon footprint, which was earlier generated due to patrolling for reading collection and outage detection purposes. Smart Meters have potential to make the power sector increasingly resilient, transparent, digitised and accountable. A seamless and consumer-focused energy ecosystem is the way forward and the adoption of smart meters across the country will be first step in that direction.

Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (“Veranda”), a public listed Education company (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), represented by its brand Edureka, joins hands with the Electronics and Information, Communication Technology (E&ICT) Academy IIT Guwahati to offer a slew of technical and management courses and programmes. In order to understand the need for upskilling among working professionals, Veranda Higher-Ed team, conducted a brief study with the help of the E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati, with business heads, middle management leaders and early professionals from new age businesses, to determine the level of upskilling required and identify the skills that are lacking. The results reveal that professional skills that are going to be in demand in coming few years, are, amongst others, in the areas of supply chain and logistics management, product management, digital business management and business analytics. Brand Edureka and the E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati have thus teamed up to co-develop specialized courses on Product Management, Supply Chain & Project Management, and Digital Business Management, to create a pool of skilled human resources in emerging areas. These courses will be co-taught by experts in the field and will include individualized career coaching, mentoring and assistance. Each of these new courses will comprise simulations, hands-on practice, and case studies to guarantee that the working professionals who complete it are prepared for the next stage of their career growth. Speaking about the association, Aditya Malik , Head – Higher Ed, Veranda Learning Solutions said, “We are happy to partner with E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati to assist students, business owners and professionals in the workforce to upgrade their skill sets in this rapidly evolving technological environment. Our study revealed that the talent gap is real, and it is imperative to close this gap so that organizations can grow. Each course will be guided by the vast expertise offered by E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati and brand Edureka and will offer career enhancement and further upskilling in accordance with business and industry demands.” Prof. Gaurav Trivedi, Chief Investigator, E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati said, “We are confident that this partnership with brand Edureka from Veranda Learning Solutions will help mould our young talent in accordance with market demands. These skills are necessary to improve India`s workforce as the world moves quickly toward a digital economy. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive certification from the E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati.”

The city of gardens, Bengaluru will now witness the addition of an Iconic Garden themed residential community. Situated near Kudlu Gate, Jardin is TVS Emerald`s First development in Bengaluru. This project takes inspiration from the greenery and prolific beauty that Bengaluru is known and loved for. The legacy brand saw an overwhelmingly positive response, with 70% of the inventory sold on the first day itself, amounting to about 300 Crores. Jardin, the garden themed development has been thoughtfully designed to emulate the experience of living amidst lush green prairies and the joy of traversing through open spaces. Spread over 6 acres, Jardin offers 63% open spaces and over 2 acres of landscapes. The project offers over 50 amenities, some of the prominent ones include a grand clubhouse overlooking Basapura Lake, separate health club for men and women, coworking space, library, VIBGYOR theme plantation, Miyawaki forest and provision for various indoor and outdoor activities. The project is also in close proximity to the popular hubs in the city – HSR Layout, Koramangala and Electronic City. TVS Emerald Jardin currently offers 1 BHK, 2 BHK & 3 BHK homes. Mr. Sriram Iyer, President & CEO, TVS Emerald, said, “Today`s homebuyers seek not merely a luxury lifestyle, but one that improves their health and holistic well-being. TVS Emerald Jardin is a one-of-a-kind Garden-themed project that provides the luxury of green pastures in the heart of a quickly rising metropolis. Customers in Bengaluru have been really welcoming and have responded very positively to our efforts in our maiden project Jardin. We anticipate a significant increase in demand for residential housing over the current festive season, and since the day of the launch we have seen an upward trend in demand and expect this to increase significantly. In the upcoming quarters, TVS Emerald has multiple launches lined up in Chennai and Bengaluru and we are working at our best, as always, in delivering our promise to our customers.

Article by Dr. Ravi Kumar C P, Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital World Meningitis Day is celebrated every on October 5th, 2022, to increase awareness about the illness and encourage greater participation. The day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about Meningitis, a condition in which the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord swell. This is a potentially fatal condition and can lead to permanent brain damage if left untreated. While the condition can affect anyone, it commonly occurs among infants and children.  Patients suffering from the condition can develop fever, weakness, headache, drowsiness, lack of energy, stiff neck, fits etc.  Meningitis Day thus aims to improve support for those who are dealing with the devastating consequences of the disease and emphasize on the importance of prevention through vaccination. What are the causes of Meningitis? Meningitis approximately affects more than 200,000 lives annually every year and is a potentially deadly disease.  The causes of meningitis are broadly classified as infectious and non-infectious. Bacterial and Viral infections are the most common causes of infectious meningitis whereas health issues like cancer or a head injury are the causes of non-infectious meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is the most deadly form of meningitis and is a medical emergency as it can lead to permanent disability or death. This usually spreads between people in close contact. Viral meningitis on the other hand is less fatal and accounts for almost 85% of the cases. Other viruses that can cause the condition include herpes simplex virus, influenza virus, mumps virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). There are also several other types of meningitis which include – Fungal meningitis: Viral meningitis on the other hand is less fatal and accounts for almost 85% of the cases. Other viruses that can cause the condition include herpes simplex virus, influenza virus, mumps virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Parasitic meningitis: It is mostly caused by parasites that are present in dirt, feces, grains, or poultry. The infection is caused only when the parasite eggs are ingested and cannot be caused by mere touching or coughing of a person infected with the condition. Noninfectious meningitis: It is a side-effect or complication of an underlying health problem. Conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, drug-induced, head trauma, brain surgery, and cancer-related problems can cause the inflammation of the brain tissue. What are thehe signs and symptoms of Meningitis? The signs and symptoms of meningitis are mostly triggered due to the swelling and may develop over several hours or days. These include – Sudden and severe high fever or fever lasting for more than a week Severe headaches Stiffness in neck Vomiting and Nausea Reduced consciousness Seizures Skin Rash Lethargy In newborns the signs and symptoms may include high fever, irritability, excessive sleepiness, stiffness in the neck and body of the baby, a bulge on the baby`s head and poor feeding. Long term sequelae include hearing loss, learning issue, seizures and also disability.  In case you witness these signs in your newborn then it is advisable to seek medical attention as early treatment can help in preventing any serious complications. How is it treated and prevented? There are different treatment methods that are used for different types of meningitis. For example – bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics to prevent brain damage or death. Whereas, Fungal meningitis requires the use of antifungal medications, while viral meningitis may need specific medication called Anti-Viral drugs for specific viruses only. However, the key to prevention is knowing the right cause and seeking timely treatment as untreated meningitis can turn fatal. Your family doctor or pediatrician can diagnose meningitis based on your medical history and will conduct a physical examination along with several diagnostic tests. During the assessment, your doctor will check for signs of infection.

On the auspicious and much awaited occasion of this festive season, Croma, India`s first and trusted Omni channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group announces much-awaited Festival of Dreams with a Digital Film, Golu making workshop for kids and Festive Sale with much-awaited offers and discounts. The ongoing festive sale is running across all the Croma stores in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana, as well as the Croma website, is on till 5th October 2022. Conceptualised and executed by SoCheers, the one-minute commercial primarily focuses on the southern market therefore, the ad essentially aired in south India and has been further adapted from Telugu to Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada for regional audiences. The emotional and lovable video portrays the importance and overwhelming feeling of togetherness in a family at festivals. Opening with an elderly man reminiscing about the past Dussehra celebrations and longing to have that perfect family picture with each and every one present, the man wishes to have one this year. Seeing the entire family, finally together, the protagonist eagerly waits to capture it for life. Adding the cherry on the cake, the ad beautifully integrates Croma`s products and furthers its philosophy of bringing happiness at home during such special occasions. The film also beautifully highlights Croma`s key brand proposition of helping customers choose the right product for their needs and aspirations on the occasion with worry-free post-purchase experience and lifetime service assurance. To add to the spirit of the festival, Croma is organizing a Golu making workshop by trained professionals and artists for children. The workshop will go on till 4th October 2022. There will be a selfie zone and families will also get to view the grand Golu set up at Croma stores. Speaking about the festive season, Mr. Avijit Mitra, MD & CEO, Croma-Infiniti Retail Ltd. said “At Croma, we are extremely upbeat about the festive season and expect strong double-digit growth in line with the recent trend in the rest of the country that we enjoyed in the Independence Day and Onam sales. Clearly, our customers are upgrading to better gadgets in all our stores across the country. We have curated exceptional offers and exciting gadgets, and we will try our utmost to deliver a delightful experience to our customers in the festive Sale.” What`s more? Croma is offering irresistible deals on Apple products. Apple iPhone 13 is seen starting at INR 51,990 at Croma for limited time period. The smartwatches are also available with attractive discounts like the Apple Watch SE is starting at INR 19,990 during the sale!! During this period, Croma is offering irresistible deals on a variety of the newest models from the most popular companies. There are mega offers with discounts, 55inch smart LED TV will be starting at INR 29,990, Washing machines start at INR 6,990 and side-by-side refrigerators are startining at INR 4,580 per month. The Oneplus 10R 5G starts at INR 32,999 and Samsung Galaxy M53 5G starts at INR 19,999. For everyone looking to buy a new phone this festive, 5G Smartphones are starting at INR 13,999 and on select smartphones get smartwatch worth INR 4,999 free. Laptops with Intel core i3 11th Gen laptops are starting at INR 30,990. All categories that have 2 and 3 years for ZipCare EW will have 10% off. Upto 10% instant discounts will be available on select bank card, which will include banks like HSBC, ICICI, SBI, One Card, Yes bank, etc. Also, upto INR 10,000 cashback on consumer finance at stores will be available on select banks. Check out the top deals and offers on Croma.com for Festival of Dreams offers or visit the nearest store to grab the deals at a great price. All offers are subject to Terms and Conditions

KPMG in India, in association with IMC, has today launched a report titled “5G driving the next growth wave for Digital India” at the India Mobile Congress 2022. This report provides a roadmap to organisations in ICT sector to re-purpose, re-engineer and re-position their offerings for an increasingly complex and demanding enterprise world. It also offers recommendations for a successful 5G roadmap and implementation. KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE REPORT: Approx. 50 per cent of Indian enterprises point towards increased budgets, especially for non-time critical communications use-cases More than 85 per cent of enterprises across multiple sectors are expecting up to 20 per cent ROI on various 5G/industry 4.0 use-cases Globally almost 51 per cent of the enterprises are looking to deploy 5G in conjunction with other wired and unlicensed wireless technologies The top technical and operational business challenges envisaged for deploying 5G in India are network integration with legacy networks, faster technological changes (or low adaptability in a multi-vendor ecosystem), proving ROI and timelines and inconsistent network infrastructure Targeting efficiency, quality management and new revenue models are prime areas where 5G is expected to be deployed by enterprises

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India`s premier communications solutions provider today unveiled India’s first immersive Virtual Reality (VR) advertisement powered by 5G. The advertisement format on the Airtel Thanks app opens new avenues for brands to engage with consumers in an immersive environment that was previously not possible in the traditional advertising paradigm.    The ultra-fast low-latency 5G network ensures the 3D visuals and videos are life-like. Through this ad format, brands can offer their customers an immersive ad that is without any lag, making it highly engaging. Airtel has roped in some of India’s leading brands such as PepsiCo and SonyLIV to create a pilot and demo the capabilities of this product at the Indian Mobile Congress.    Today, the Indian advertising industry is in a flux – India’s 750M+ mobile users are increasingly spending more time on their mobile screens, an average of ~5 hours daily according to an App Annie report. With reducing attention spans, brands are increasingly looking towards innovative mobile-first ad formats to connect with this next generation audience, capture their attention and build awareness.    Commenting on this, Mr. Adarsh Nair, CEO – Airtel Digital said, “The biggest benefit of 5G is that it allows us to do more with low-latency. We are leveraging this technology to create India’s first ever immersive VR advertisement that offers brands a direct connect to consumers in a mobile-first environment. Brands can leverage this to create engaging, immersive, and personalized experiences for their customers.”   To learn more and get in touch, visit – https://www.airtel.in/ads/

About Singer  Born in Mangalore, a city in Karnataka, Sujaii Krishnamoorthy started learning music at the age of 8 and went on to pursue a career in Music. Shortly after her marriage in 1992, she moved to Chennai, where she trained in vocal music for 11 years under the tutelage of Nadabrahma Vidwan Shri T.P. Vaidhyanathan & Mrs. Indra Vaidhyanathan. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music honors from the University of Madras. She also trained under the Kalaimamani Shrimushnam.V. Raja Rao and Smt. Padma Chandilyan for a brief period of time. She performed in SUN TV and also at various Sabhas during the December musical fest in Chennai. She was honored with the Title “Gana Saraswathi” by the TAMBRAS Association, Tamil Nadu in the year 2007. She released 2 Audio CD`s namely “Shri Sadguru Charanam” and “Dasanubhava(exclusively Purandharadasa compositions)” respectively. She has presented more than a couple dozen episodes on Healing Ragas in the show Swara Raga Sangeetham on Vikku TV. About Raga Miracle  Music is all about Divinity and therapy. The opportunity to help people using music has been a dream of mine. Yoga mudras and Music had the potential to cure ailments and heal people for generations. So I asked myself “How can we combine music with yoga?” The answer to it is Raga Miracle. Listening to the ragas while exercising the yoga mudras is the approach behind Raga Miracle. The term Raga Miracle means wonder through Raga. Ragas create positive vibrations that can be used to cure ailments in people. This app provides you with a list of ragas that can help you heal your ailments. Many musicians and scholars have conducted research on healing ragas and I pursued the research by understanding the profundity of each healing Raga. An article on the topic “Raga Lakshana” is what lead me to pursue this idea in the first place. Each Raga has its own authenticity, and this authenticity is the purpose behind healing ragas. Combining them with yoga mudras experimentally provides an absolute remedy for your ailments. This combination helps you heal yourself both physically and emotionally. There are few general instructions that are requested by you to follow to optimize the maximum benefits of this App. Contact Mail: ragamiracle@gmail.com Contact phone & Whatsapp: 9176366071 Website: www.ragamiracle.com