~ Mia x RCB is ready to roar with #SheGotGame ~ Mia by Tanishq, one of India's most fashionable fine jewelry brands, is excited to partner with the celebrated cricket franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore's first all-women team as their principal sponsor. The partnership reveres these remarkable players' grit, perseverance, sweat, and struggle for creating a space and a legacy for women in cricket nationwide. After a successful collaboration with Indian Olympic women athletes last season, the new-age jewelry brand is strengthening its long-standing commitment to encourage and support women in sports with cricket, the sport that resides in every Indian’s heart. Mia makes a bold move by associating with the first women’s team from RCB, which marks a milestone in the history of Indian women’s sports, to champion and celebrate women in sports. The brand has always been at the forefront of building a symbiotic relationship with a culture of acknowledging, embracing, and supporting, women from various walks of life. This collaboration with RCB is a step ahead in making Mia more inclusive and diverse. Mia’s association with the unrivaled players of the RCB team is the perfect match as each of these players is a true Mia woman who has a unique sense of style, which is not only powerful but also a true reflection of their indomitable spirit and can inspire the women of today. Speaking about the association, Ms. Shyamala Ramanan, Business Head, Mia by Tanishq said, "Our association with RCB women's team is a matter of great pride. Mia celebrates the modern woman achiever, who is fiercely independent, liberated, unapologetic about her choices, exuberates confidence, is a go-getter, and whose aura lights up everyone's lives. All the women players are trailblazers and each one of them is independent, a dreamer, an achiever, and self-expressive – they espouse everything that a Mia woman is. The association has brought in perfect synergy as Mia is a brand for the contemporary Indian woman who believes in realizing her dreams and that she is limited only by her vision which is exactly what our athletes believe in." Speaking on the occasion Rajesh Menon, Head & Vice President of RCB, said, “RCB is thrilled to partner with Mia by Tanishq, a brand that fits perfectly with our vision on the WPL franchise and how we wish to scale our marketing program with the help of likeminded partners. We look to build on the integrated marketing & communication plan from this season to a longer-term partnership.” Keeping in tune with the team members’ lively personalities and vivacious attitude the brand is super thrilled to present to you a short film. Watch it and give these women in red and gold the loudest cheer, because #SheGotGame. Join the brand in celebrating them and every other woman out there who shows up, and owns her day! Watch the film here – https://www.instagram.com/reel/CphONLTAQJr/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D Mia by Tanishq urges everyone to tune into the upcoming RCB matches and show support for women breaking boundaries and leveling up the playing field. About Mia by Tanishq Born with the heritage and the legacy of Tanishq, Mia is a brand of bold, modern, and chic jewellery. For the young and the young at heart and the stylish, Mia crafts gold jewellery in unique, minimal, and extremely versatile designs. Featuring a wide range, the collections from Mia are designed to accessorize you for every moment and every occasion effortlessly. Crafted in 18kt & 14kt gold the Mia line of jewellery has over 1500 designs starting at Rs.2999/-. Mia is a network of more than 100 standalone stores and is present in leading Tanishq stores. It has a presence from our home page https://www.miabytanishq.com/ and across other online platforms, https://www.amazon.com/, https://www.tatacliq.com/, and https://www.flipkart.com/. About Royal Challengers Bangalore The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is owned by Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo India. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (often abbreviated as RCB) are a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the original ten teams, the team has made three final appearances in the IPL and reached the Playoffs for three consecutive years in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The squad consists of a fine blend of proven stars of the international arena and emerging talent. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the rights to own and operate a team in Women’s Premier League with a bid of 901 Crores in January 2023. RCB shaped a bold squad in the auction with the buy of distinguished Indian opener Smriti Mandhana (INR 3.40 CR), who also happened to become the most expensive buy not only at WPL but among all other women’s cricket leagues in the world. RCB has evolved in their journey of brand building with multiple business ventures like RCB Hustle (a fitness product by RCB), Dash of RCB, a premium line of non-alcoholic mixer which is launched as an extension to already successful venture, RCB Bar & Café. Dash of RCB is the first of other Fast-Moving Consumer Goods options that the cricket brand has launched. The next in line is Dash of RCB – Bar Snacks, Uncut by RCB – a plant-based meat product, soon to be launched. RCB has adopted the philosophy #PlayBold which resonates both on and off the field – Defeats don’t defeat us, the Challenger Spirit keeps us alive'. Download RCB Mobile Application to know more.

Thermax Limited, a leading energy and environment solutions provider, and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), an Australia-based green energy and green technology company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen projects – including new manufacturing facilities – in India. Under the MoU, Thermax and FFI plan to explore opportunities to jointly develop fully integrated green hydrogen projects for commercial and industrial customers in India. The production of green hydrogen at an industrial scale would be a major step forward in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries in India, such as refineries, fertilisers and steel. The MoU between Thermax and FFI also contemplates the potential collaboration of the parties in the development of new manufacturing facilities to support green energy projects in India. The Performance Linked Incentive (PLI scheme), under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, could be leveraged for setting up any new manufacturing capacity. In addition to meeting the domestic requirements, electrolysers and subsystems could potentially be used for export internationally. Fortescue Metals Group’s experience in managing large-scale projects in its iron ore business provides FFI – Fortescue’s green energy arm – with a strong platform to expand into manufacturing projects in green hydrogen. FFI is in the process of constructing a world-leading Green Energy Manufacturing Centre in Gladstone, Queensland. The first phase of the project involves the construction of an electrolyser manufacturing facility, with a targeted initial output capacity of 2GW per annum. Thermax will bring its vast experience in EPC and supply chain to the collaboration. Expressing his thoughts on the collaboration, Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEO, Thermax, said, “The collaboration with Fortescue Future Industries is perfectly timed to leverage the massive potential of the Indian green energy market that presents a multitude of opportunities, backed by favourable policies and incentives. Furthermore, the recent approval of the National Green Hydrogen Mission by India’s Union Cabinet, which aims to increase domestic production of green hydrogen to 5 MMT per annum by 2030 and reduce fossil fuel imports by over Rs. 1 lakh crore, is a significant boost. With all these factors working in our favour, we are confident that our association will be successful.” FFI CEO Mark Hutchinson said, “FFI is on a mission to replace fossil fuels by producing green electrons from renewable energy and then converting these green electrons into green hydrogen. Through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian Government has shown that it is committed to developing its green hydrogen industry to help the country decarbonise. We are thrilled to be working with Thermax and believe that this MOU with a company of such high standing will help us in our mission to eliminate emissions.”

An initiative launched to help every woman access quality healthcare GURUGRAM  – Tata 1mg, India’s trusted healthcare platform, has pledged to conduct free anemia testing for underprivileged women. The pledge aims to bridge the gap in access to quality and timely healthcare for women and raise awareness around nutrition and other deficiencies that are prevalent in Indian women. As per a National Family Health Survey, 57% of women in India aged 15-49 years are anemic. An analysis of tests conducted at Tata 1mg Labs over the past three months shows that hemoglobin deficiency is prevalent across age groups and socio-economic strata in women. About 31% of 0-14-year-olds and 43% of >45 years also presented with incidences of anemia. Dr. Prashant Nag, Clinical Head, Tata 1mg Labs, explained: “Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin (Hb) concentration in the blood is lower than normal. Nutritional anemia occurs either due to a lack of dietary intake of certain nutrients or malabsorption. These nutrients are essential for the formation of Hb, a protein in the red blood cells, that carries oxygen to the various body cells. Common symptoms of anemia include fatigue, headaches, and weakness. It can be diagnosed by a simple blood test – CBC (Complete Blood Count).” With an aim to address this critical health issue faced by women in India, Tata 1mg has planned to facilitate free tests for women in need via a user generation contest under its “#NotJustAWomensDay” campaign. It focuses on raising awareness about women’s health issues year-round. It is a unique initiative that seeks to spark a conversation about women’s health issues while promoting education around them, all year round. Speaking about the initiative, Gaurav Agarwal, Co-Founder, Tata 1mg, said, “We believe that women’s health is a critical issue that needs more attention. Through the ‘NOT JUST A WOMEN’S DAY’ campaign, we hope to raise awareness about the health issues that women face every day and provide them with the resources they need to stay healthy. We encourage everyone to participate in this campaign and help us make a difference in the lives of women. For every pledge that we receive through this campaign and for every woman who books a CBC or nutritional anemia package on Tata 1mg Labs on women’s day, we commit to conducting one free anemia test for a woman in need.” As part of the campaign, Tata 1mg will also be creating educational handbooks to provide practical tips on topics related to a range of women’s health and wellness issues, including menstruation, breast cancer, mental health, and reproductive health.

At a prevalence rate of 7.7%, Karnataka ranks 6th in India in terms of diabetes prevalence. Prevalence numbers were higher at 32% in the high socioeconomic strata1, 2 In India, 67% of people with type 2 diabetes (PwD) also have obesity.3 The campaign aims to inform those with diabetes, their caregivers, and medical professionals on the significance of managing weight in type 2 diabetes.  In collaboration with former Indian cricket team captain and fitness enthusiast Kapil Dev, Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company in India, launched the “Break the Partnership” #WeightofDiabetes campaign, which aims to inform those with diabetes, their caregivers, and medical professionals about the important role that weight plays in type 2 diabetes (T2D). The campaign aims to increase awareness on recent treatment choices that manage body weight along with blood glucose in type 2 diabetes. Karnataka ranks 6th amongst states in India with highest diabetes prevalence at a rate of 7.7% and a prediabetes prevalence rate of 11.7%. Prevalence numbers are higher at 32% in the high socioeconomic strata.1,2 Obesity prevalence in the state stands at 30.1% and 30.9% in women and men respectively – a close to 7-percentage point increase over the past 5 years.4 It may be further noted that 67% of the people with type 2 diabetes in India also live with obesity3.  The ADA/EASD (American Diabetes Association’s/European Association for Study of Diabetes) Consensus Report 20225 as well as guidelines from the Endocrine Society of India (ESI) emphasised weight management as a key component of holistic type 2 diabetes management6. Every one kilogram of weight loss can help lower HbA1c, and can also help reduce the risk of heart, renal, and bone illnesses, and improve patient health in multiple ways.7-12 Therefore, it is essential that people comprehend the significance of severing the link between diabetes and excess body weight by talking to their physician about novel medical treatments.3, 7-12 India accounts for one in seven people with diabetes worldwide, and over 6 lakh people in India die from the disease each year (second only to China).13 A person with diabetes who is overweight is more likely to develop several comorbid conditions, including certain cancers, bone problems, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, in addition to high blood pressure and high cholesterol.14-20 The multidimensional campaign aims to raise awareness among stakeholders on novel medical treatment options for weight management in type 2 diabetes. The Novo Nordisk team and its partners will engage healthcare professionals through awareness events and scientific symposia in several cities over the next few months. Targeted patient camps will help with diagnosis, consultation, and raising awareness of the issue. Announcing the launch of the campaign, veteran Indian cricketer and brand ambassador for Novo Nordisk India, Kapil Dev, said “I’m happy to support Novo Nordisk’s efforts to combat type 2 diabetes. The “Break the Partnership” #WeightofDiabetes campaign seeks to raise awareness about the dangerous link between diabetes and weight and why it should be broken with urgency. In cricket, a bowler is constantly trying to break the partnership between two batsmen as it can prove detrimental to his or her team. Similarly, the combination of diabetes and weight can harm people and it needs to be treated timely. It’s critical to eliminate potential complications before they become a problem for you. Today’s scientific developments enable successful type 2 diabetes treatment and aid in both blood sugar regulation as well as weight management. As a person living with type 2 diabetes, I am aware that diabetes can be effectively managed if we take the proper medicine and act quickly. Patients should discuss newer, more advanced type 2 diabetes treatment choices with their doctor. Addressing the audience at the event, Vikrant Shrotriya, Corporate Vice President and Managing Director, Novo Nordisk India, said, “Patient centricity is at the heart of all we do at Novo Nordisk. Diabetes and excess weight or obesity can coexist, yet therapeutic treatment frequently fails to effectively address this relationship. This combination may result in adverse consequences for people with type 2 diabetes.12-18 The landscape of type 2 diabetes management has changed over time to include medical therapies that focus on blood sugar control while also helping people lose weight. Our “Break the Partnership” #WeightofDiabetes campaign informs people about the effects of excess weight in diabetes, educates them to speak with their doctor on newer treatment options, and encourages them to manage not just blood sugar but also weight in diabetes to slow the onset and progression of comorbidities. We are hoping that the initiative will assist us in motivating resolute action among PwDs in the country.”  Commenting on the launch of the campaign, Dr. Arpandev Bhattacharyya, Consultant, Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, said, “Rapid socioeconomic change in conjunction with urbanization, industrialization, population growth, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits are some factors for the global increase in the diabetes epidemic.1 It is crucial to manage excess weight in T2D patients early on because it is directly linked to a higher risk of various catastrophic consequences. Weight management must be one of the main treatment goals for people with Type 2 diabetes.20 Unfortunately, weight gain is commonly encountered with the use of some frontline diabetes drugs. Patients losing >= 5% bodyweight had increased likelihood of 0.5% reduction in HbA1c which continued to decrease in patients losing more weight.  Losing weight can reduce the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and bone problems in those with diabetes and excess weight, according to studies. The fundamentals of T2D management have undergone significant alterations. Today’s T2D patients with obesity must think about newer medications that offer improved glycaemic control and significant weight loss while setting treatment goals21. For T2D patients who are overweight or obese, the “Break the Partnership #WeightofDiabetes effort will help pave the road for gradual and successful treatment. The thin-fat phenotype (body type), which is defined by ahigh body fat percentage but a relatively close to normal overall body weight, is frequently seen in Indians. A study found that 67% of type 2 diabetes patients also have obesity, with a median BMI of 25.6 kg/m2, which is much

In honor of International Women’s Day, DKMS BMST Foundation India, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, is calling on young women to register as potential stem cell donors.  Stem cell donation from a healthy donor can help patients undergo a lifesaving stem cell transplantation. Deepika registered as a potential blood stem cell donor in August 2018 during one of the donor registrations drives at her workplace in order to help a person struggling with a life-threatening disease like Blood Cancer. Within just a year of registration she got a call of being a perfect match for a patient in need of a blood stem cell donor. On February 14th 2020, she donated her blood stem cells and gave someone a second chance at life. In India, the burden of life-threatening blood disorders is huge with an incidence of over 1 lakh new cases being diagnosed every year. However, blood cancer and blood disorders such as Thalassemia and Aplastic Anemia can be treated by a stem cell transplant. But, due to the lack of awareness about stem cell donation in India, it becomes difficult for patients to find matching donors. This is where DKMS-BMST comes into play, by registering more potential donors from India. Just like Deepika, 23-year-old pharmacology professional Dr Smita’s stem cell donation saved the life of a blood cancer patient in September 2021. Smita registered online with DKMS BMST Foundation India in January 2021 and within 9 months, she came as a match for a patient in need. “Being a donor is a life-changing experience. When I came to know that I was a potential match for someone, I knew I had to do everything in my power to help,” says Smita. “My family and friends were my biggest support system and they encouraged me throughout the process. I urge every young woman out there to take a step forward and register as a potential donor. You can save a life, and there is no better feeling than that.” Another donor, 24-year-old Basudha, registered as a blood stem cell donor in honor of her father who lost his life to lung cancer. One year after registering, she was informed that she was a suitable match for a blood cancer patient. She donated her blood stem cells through the Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection (PBSC) process. Reflecting on her experience, Basudha said, “It was a great feeling knowing I had done something that could potentially save a life. You never know if you or a loved one will be in the same situation someday, so always lend a helping hand when it’s possible.” “We are proud to celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting the contribution of all the young women who have come forward to register as potential blood stem cell donors,” says Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS BMST Foundation India. “These young women are role models for the entire nation, and their selfless act is an inspiration for others to follow. By registering as a donor, you are giving hope to patients and their families who are going through the hardest time of their lives. We encourage young women to take this step towards becoming a potential stem cell donor and join us in the fight against blood cancer.” “Stem cell donation is a crucial treatment option for patients with blood cancer and other blood disorders,” says Dr. Nitin Agarwal, HOD, Donor Request Management, DKMS-BMST. “Patients with blood cancer require healthy stem cells to replace the damaged cells in their bone marrow. Without a matching donor, these patients may not survive. It is important to remember that stem cell donation is a safe process and can save a life. By registering as a donor, young women can raise hope for patients waiting for a matching donor.” DKMS BMST Foundation India is working to support blood cancer and blood disorder patients by registering potential donors, raising awareness, and facilitating stem cell donations. So far, the foundation has registered over 80000 potential donors out of which over 20,000 are females and has facilitated 81 stem cell donations in India, since its inception in 2019. To become a stem cell donor, individuals need to be between the ages of 18 and 55 and in general good health. The registration process is simple, it involves filling out a form and providing a cheek swab sample. Only when a person is found to be a match for a patient, the actual donation process is done, in a safe and similar manner as a blood platelet donation. About DKMS BMST Foundation India: A non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders, such as thalassemia and aplastic anemia. Our aim is to improve the situation of patients suffering from blood cancer and other blood disorders in India and throughout the world, by raising awareness about blood stem cell transplantation and registering potential blood stem cell donors. By doing this DKMS-BMST provides patients in need of a blood stem cell transplant with a second chance at life. DKMS-BMST is a joint venture of two reputed non-profit organizations: BMST (Bangalore Medical Services Trust) and DKMS, one of the largest international blood stem cell donor centers in the world. For more information, please visit dkms-bmst.org

By Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, Head, Wellness and Wellbeing at Columbia Pacific Communitie Introduction Kidney plays an important role in eliminating waste products and conserving the essential and crucial substances for efficient functioning of the body. On an average, 180 litres of blood get filtered through the kidneys every day, of which only 1.5 litres get excreted as urine. Kidney is an extremely alert sense organ and ensures that the right substances are conserved, and the unwanted waste is excreted out of the body.   Embryological viewpoint: Kidney is an organ which starts its journey and lays a trail starting from an area closer to neck, then down to the abdomen area and finally to the point where it is needed to be as its final form. Complex orchestrated interactions between various embryonic tissues, ensure the development of the kidney. Born out of these complexities, kidney works towards keeping the body in balance and works closely with the lungs in maintaining the body’s pH balance.   Detoxification of kidneys Air conditioners require timely service of its filters to clear the clogging which happens over a period of time. Similarly, to have efficient kidneys and to avoid detoxification, one should follow the below tips: 1. Avoid processed foods and choose fresh fruits and vegetables. 2. Restrict salt intake and keep it to a limit of less than 2 gms. 3. Drink at least 2 litres of water everyday considering the local geographical weather conditions. 4. Maintain a healthy body weight. 5. Exercise regularly as per metabolic type. 6. Maintain normal blood pressure according to the age and BMI and ensure it is never above 140/90 mmHg. 7. Take measures to prevent diabetes. 8. Eat more plant-based food. 9. Detoxification should be considered to support the function of an agile kidney or if one has other co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension etc.  10. Healthy lifestyle is a must for this complex organ to function with agility.  Diet for detoxification Plant based food which are kidney friendly should be included in the diet, such as papaya, apple, cranberries, blue berries, kale, spinach, sweet potato, pineapple, peaches, celery, radish, summer squash, barley. A kidney friendly diet will help protect the kidney from further damage. If there are underlying risk factors such as coexisting comorbidities, then one must limit some food items and fluids, so that the other fluids and minerals such as electrolytes do not build up in the body.  Conclusion: Preparing for the unexpected and supporting the vulnerable is the major role of the kidney. Even if all the organs don’t function efficiently, but the kidney does, then there is a possibility of life sustenance. This organ needs to be supported as it supports the vulnerable. It helps in forming effective red blood cells and bone health through certain hormones such as erythropoietin and vitamin D.  Approximately 1 of 3 adults with diabetes and 1 of 5 adults with high blood pressure may have a chronic kidney disease. Diabetes can also cause kidney diseases. Keeping blood sugar and blood pressure under control and switching to a healthy lifestyle will help live a better life. Choosing activities such as walking, swimming, bicycling, aerobics, dancing or any activity which involves movement of large muscle groups for longer period as part of daily routine will be beneficial. Limiting alcohol intake and quitting smoking also adds freshness to the kidneys. Mindfulness in all activities helps the kidney function well. Movement with awareness like yoga, tai-chi also helps in functioning of the kidney. 

The event was graced by Smt. Poornima P V (KAS), Joint Commissioner – BBMP Yelahanka Division. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, held an awareness campaign for school students. The initiative aimed to inspire the subsequent generation of female healthcare professionals and motivated them to pursue careers in this sector by showcasing the most recent developments and technologies utilized in healthcare for treatment and patient care. The students participated in a programme that included an educational tour of the hospital facility, where they saw the most sophisticated robotic surgical system, a linear accelerator, and other surgical systems in use at the hospital—true examples of our country’s technological advancement in the healthcare system. This made it easier for the students to comprehend the role that technology plays in healthcare and how it is changing how we identify and treat patients. In addition, the hospital recognised the Sheroes who went above and beyond the call of duty, exhibited compassion, bravery, and unwavering dedication without seeking recognition. Smt. Poornima P V (KAS), Joint Commissioner – BBMP Yelahanka Division, and Ms. Geeta Pai, Director, Infrastructure/Cloud Architecture, Principal Architect – Kyndryl, were the honorary guests at the occasion. These Sheroes are an example to everyone and perfectly capture the essence of International Women’s Day. Commenting on the event, Smt. Poornima P V, said, “Women’s Day is more than just any other day in our life; it serves as a reminder that we must constantly work to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. The Aster CMI Hospital’s initiative is a great example of how we can inspire young girls to pursue careers in healthcare. Through creative initiatives like telemedicine, mobile health clinics, and health camps for women, the Karnataka government is dedicated to increasing women’s health and safety.“ Dr. Nitish Shetty, Regional Director – Karnataka & Maharashtra Cluster, Aster DM Healthcare, stated: “As we observe Women’s Day in this hospital, It’s vital to keep in mind that technological development has the potential to change women’s lives and enhance their access to healthcare. DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, this year’s topic, emphasizes the significance of utilizing technology to close the gender gap and empower women. Technology can help us give women better healthcare and enhance their overall health outcomes, from telemedicine to wearable health equipment. In order to develop a healthcare system that is more fair and accessible for all women, it is crucial that we continue to embrace innovation and technology.“ The CEO of Aster CMI Hospital, Mr. Ramesh Kumar S, stated, “We are honored to host this awareness campaign for International Women’s Day. Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the strides achieved towards gender equality as well as to consider the work still left to accomplish in this area. We are delighted to introduce a new project to increase access to healthcare for women because as a hospital, we are dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of women. Technological innovations enable us to give our patients better, more effective care. The awareness campaign is a step in the direction of establishing a more favorable and gender-equal world, and Aster CMI Hospital is pleased to support it.” About ASTER DM HEALTHCARE  Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in GCC and in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through our 30 hospitals, 121 clinics, 459* pharmacies, 19 labs and 140 patient experience centers in seven countries, including India. We have over 28,400 plus dedicated staff including 3,622 doctors and 8,095 nurses across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC states through our differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Medcare” and “Access” brands. * Including 214 Pharmacies in India operated by Alfaone Retail Pharmacies Private Limited under brand license from Aster.

A panel discussion on “Against all odds”, and felicitation of 7 visually impaired women achievers across Karnataka, commemorating International Women’s Day Embrace Equity, is a theme this year for International Women’s Day. Visually impaired women have always struggled to achieve their potential. To encourage women, Sankara Eye Hospital & CII Young Indians felicitated seven visually challenged women achievers from Karnataka for their outstanding performance in sports, technology and social sector with lessons on challenges faced and tips to break barriers. Guest of honour for the event were Dr Radha Ramani , Cofounder Sankara Eye Foundation India , Ms Vidhya Murthy, Kannada film and television actress, Mrs Santhi P, CSR Manager, Titan Company Ltd. Kavya V – Key part of Karnataka Blind Women’s Cricket team (B3 category player) Deepika TC- Key part of Karnataka Blind Women’s Cricket team (B3 category player) Renuka Rajput- Key part of Karnataka Blind Women’s Cricket team (B2 category player) Madhu Singhal – social activist, Founder and Managing Trustee of Mitrajyothi. Radha Venkatesh – Indian Para-Athlete player who represented at Asia level. Rakshitha Raju – Indian Para-Athlete player who represented at Asian level. Vidhya Y – 1st totally blind student to qualify from IIITB, Co-founder of Vision Empower Speaking about the pride moment Dr. Radha Ramani, Co-founder, Sankara Eye Foundation, said, “Leadership is natural to women. They combine empathy with values and learn to balance work and life. Today we are proud to recognise leaders who make India proud. They have broken myths against all odds, that women who are visually impaired needs support. Instead these path breakers are supporting many others achieve their potential. We at Sankara Eye Foundation India will continue to ensure world class eye care for women and an opportunity for them to work with us and become leaders in eye care”. “At Young Indians we strongly believe in the need for inclusive growth. We must continue to improve awareness & infrastructure to remove barriers for those with disability from achieving their potential. We are proud to partner with Sankara Eye Hospital, in recognising these leaders who have ensured that their lack of sight has not come in the way of their vision and passion to succeed in their chosen field. They are truly the Pride of India” said Bhavin P , Chapter Chair CII Young Indians. “It gives me immense pleasure to be here with these wonderful women achievers . They overcame  barriers and their success becomes motivation for all women in the country.Kudos to Sankara Eye Foundation & Young Indians for this initiative”, said Ms Vidhya Murthy, Kannada film and television actress. Mrs Santhi P, CSR Manager, Titan Company Ltd, said, “As a responsible corporate citizen we believe women should be empowering women and encouraging each other. Women need to ensure that apart from our regular work and responsibilities we focus on what we are passionate about.” Across the world women have 1/3 less access to eye care than men. Sankara Eye Hospital , through its outreach has ensured that 52% of patients treated are women. Sankara Academy of Vision through its educations programme enables 75 meritorious girls from underprivileged backgrounds to be certified as ophthalmic assistants. 65% of the team at Sankara are women with 52% of the leadership positions being led by women. We need to all embrace equity to ensure that India continues to forge ahead in all socio economic indicators.

On International Women’s Day 2023, Air India Express organized an art appreciation evening at Kochi to felicitate Ms G.S Smitha whose latest painting exhibited at Kochi Biennale became a tail art of one of the Boeing 737- 800 aircraft of Air India Express. The replica of the tail art installed at Terminal 3 of the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) served as the backdrop for the aesthetic event. Mr. Manu G, Airport Director of CIAL, participated in the evening along with Mr. Bose Krishnamachari, President of Kochi Biennale Foundation, as Guest of Honour. Each Air India Express aircraft tail is a 25 feet tall canvas that carries some aspects of Indian art, culture and heritage. Every tail, thus, tells a tale. The tail art of Smitha on AIr India Express’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft VT-AXN celebrates the airline’s art connection and takes the 2023 edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale to the skies. The tail art is an adaptation of the original acrylic painting by Ms. Smitha GS. In this painting, the artist travels through a parallel timeline via the planes of memory, recreating colourful landscapes filled with chameleons, grasshoppers, micro-organisms and aquatic creatures.

Acknowledging Women’s empowerment is an encouragement for all the women who choose to be a role model coming from different walks of life. The idea of Women’s Day is commemorated to honor women’s achievement in all areas of life. In occurrence of this female empowerment, Nexus Vijaya Mall aims to highlight and celebrate the talents of women. The Mall takes pleasure in launching the SPLICE, an all-girls band to inspire their patrons with soulful music this International Women’s Day on 8th March. Event Details: What: The Splice Band Music Band When: 8th March 2023 at 6:00pm Where: Nexus Vijaya Mall Central Atrium, Chennai About The Splice music band An all-girls band called the SPLICE, is an extremely talented bunch who sing in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, English and Telugu. The SPLICE music has a blend of both film songs and also their own compositions. The SPLICE band comprises keyboardist Sterlin Nitya the Drummer is Rinay. Lead guitarist is Vedhika. The SPLICE singers are Sneha, Annaya and Shivatmika(kiddo). The SPLICE plays for corporate events, weddings, fundraising shows and all other functions. They also travel to different locations to perform music. The band was launched by Music director, playback singer and film producer AR. Raihanah who is the sister of AR Rehman and mother of GV Prakash actor and music director.

Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in mission-critical flow creation and industrial technologies recently announced key executive leadership role enhancements to further strengthen the company’s capabilities and support its long-term growth strategy. Amar Kaul, Chairman of the Board for the past 6 years has stepped down to take on a much larger regional role. His remit will now be to drive the P&L strategy for the entire EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India & Africa) Compression Systems regional business. Sekhar Natarajan – Independent Director has been appointed as Chairman of the Board with immediate effect. Preeti Gupta Mohanty, CFO of IRIL has also stepped down to take on a much larger regional ITS EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India & Africa) role. Her remit as VP finance would be to manage end to end finance. During Amar and Preeti’s stint as CEO and CFO, market cap of the India entity increased by about 4 times. R. Shubhakar– Company Secretary has been appointed Whole-time Director and CFO for IRIL. Shubhakar joined the organization in 2000 and has been the Company Secretary since many years. Inder Arora has been elevated to the Board as Executive Director of IRIL. He joined the organization in March 2012 and has held multiple cross functional roles. These organizational changes mark the next phase in IRIL’s journey towards its mission of making life better for employees, customers and community around us. About Ingersoll Rand With an ownership perspective and an entrepreneurial spirit at its core, Ingersoll Rand is committed to improving the lives of its workers, customers, and communities. Customers depend on us for our technology-driven expertise in industrial solutions spanning 40+ reputable brands for creating mission-critical flows, where our products and services flourish in the most challenging situations. With their daily commitment to expertise, productivity, and efficiency, our staff create customers for life. To learn more, go to www.IRCO.com .