India’s first Growth Stage Fintech Fund backed Niyo & Progcap alongside marquee domestic & global investors in 2022.  Beams Fintech Fund, a leading Fintech focussed Growth Stage Fund will complete the calendar year 2022 on a high having its portfolio companies raised more than $150 Mn at a combined valuation of over $1 bn. Beams Fintech Fund achieved its first close in March 2022 at $36 Mn corpus & made two investments during the year. Beams has now crossed more than 50% of its target corpus raise of $120 Mn and is in advance stages of making 3 more investments. Founded by Fintech veteran Sagar Agarvwal & Navin Surya and Founders of Venture Catalysts – Anuj Golecha, Dr Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Anil Jain and Gaurav Jain, Beams primarily invests in Series B & C rounds of Companies operating at the intersection of financial services and technology. In a year when most Fintech companies struggled to raise capital, both of Beams portfolio companies saw newer rounds from marquee investors. Multiples Private Equity invested in Niyo while Beams invested alongside Google and Tiger in Progcap. Beams has built a team of 8 investment professionals and more than 10 mentors, advisors, CXOs to help build the portfolio for Beams and create tangible value add for portfolio companies. Beams has also brought in marquee Financial Institutions as LPs in the Fund including Yes Bank, Infibeams, Capri Global, ECG, etc., to cross pollinate with its portfolio companies. Beams is being appreciated by the founder community for its strategy of identifying key gaps in the portfolio companies’ accessibility and providing the same in partnership with its LPs. Very similar to Canapi Ventures in the US, Beams will be building the largest ecosystem of by Banks, NBFIs, Insurance Companies and DFIs within India & Outside to create value for its companies. Beams portfolio companies also created significant impact in 2022. Our Portfolio companies provided access to financial services to over 5 Million Consumers, SME’s and MSME’s with over $1 Billion in loans financed and enabled annualized payments of over $1.5 Billion for the underserved and blue collar workers. During 2022, Beams has been recognised as one of the most unique upcoming investor in the Indian Fintech space which led to Beams being invited to multiple Global and Pan India Events. Beams was part of the Global Fintech Fest 2022, which is India’s largest Fintech event. Beams was also a part of the Global LP/GP Event, Superreturns at Amsterdam, Singapore and Dubai. Our Managing Partner, Sagar Agarwal was invited to share his views on Growth stage Fintech Investments in India. “2022 has been an eventful year at Beams. As a relatively new platform in the ecosystem and creating a category focussed fund can be interesting at times, especially in a year that was marked by high inflation, geopolitical tensions and cool-off of the tech ecosystem. However, we have been very fortunate to have such high-quality investors support us. We have achieved more than what we had set out to at the start of the year and are proud to be regarded as India’s first Growth Stage focussed Fintech Fund” said Sagar Agarvwal, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Beam Fintech Fund “CY ’23 looks even more promising & positive for us as markets have corrected significantly both in the private and the public space given us an opportunity to invest with high quality teams and businesses at more attractive prices and our existing portfolio companies are already performing phenomenally well. We expect to close the fund out at a target raise & deploy more than $60-70 mn in CY ’23. We follow a thesis driven approach towards investments & have narrowed down on the following themes for CY ‘23: Embedded Finance/Managed Marketplaces, SAAS Platforms for Banks/FIs, SAAS Platforms for Enterprises, Global Enterprises SAAS, Open Banking & Digital Financial Inclusion” said Navin Surya, Co-founder & Operating Partner, Beam Fintech Fund About- Beams Fintech Fund is India’s 1st Growth Stage Focussed Fintech Fund investing in companies operating at the intersection of Financial Services & Technology. Beams Fintech Fund is backed by Venture Catalysts. Beams is a second Fund for the group, after, 9 Unicorn, a $100 Mn Seed stage Fund launched in ‘20. Beams Fintech Fund is an offering of Ecosystem, Value Add & Capital for Fintech market leaders of tomorrow. The Fund will create a concentrated portfolio of 10-12 investments by investing $8 -$10 Mn in high quality Fintech founders & companies in their Growth rounds ($50-500 Mn EV). Beams is a thesis driven investor & will focus on following Fintech themes in the Fund: Embedded Finance, Platforms & Technologies for the Incumbents or Disrupting the Incumbents, Global Enterprises SAAS, Open Banking & Digital Financial Inclusion. With a target size of $100 million, the Fund has been received well & marquee Indian Financial Institutions, Banks, Family offices & Unicorn Fintech Founders are investors in the Fund thus validating the Team, Strategy, Thesis & Opportunity. Group has invested in 30+ Fintech/FS Companies with $4 Bn+ in portfolio value creation. Founder’s current & past Fintech/FS investments include BharatPe, Dukaan, Flobiz, Klub, Esskay Fincorp, Suryoday, Centrum Forex, MFS Africa, Bank Open, Jai Kisan, GetVantage, Impact Guru, Creditwise, OTO, Liquiloans, Lenden, Junio etc. The Parent, Venture Catalysts is the largest Network investing platform (6000+ investors) in Emerging Markets today with $225 Mn deployed capital across 180+ investments. Venture Catalysts has ranked top 3 globally for the past 3 years in no of deals.. AUM today is at $325Mn.

    HP introduces OMEN Playground Stores, the ultimate destination for gamers HP unveiled 8 OMEN Playgrounds in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Ludhiana, and Hubli  News Highlight OMEN Playgrounds[1] will allow gamers to play on HP gaming devices and gears such as OMEN, Victus, and Hyper X HP aims to create 40 OMEN Playground stores in 2023 across India Non-PC gamers can also experience power of PC gaming ecosystem at OMEN Playgrounds  HP India today introduced their OMEN Playground stores for gamers to immerse in a holistic gaming experience. These exclusive stores will allow gamers to play on HP gaming devices and gears including OMEN, Victus, and Hyper X.  So far, 8 OMEN Playground stores are operational in 7 cities and HP plans to open 40 Omen Playground stores in 2023 across India. The OMEN playground stores comprise of unique gaming facilities and allow walk-ins to enable an interactive and immersive gaming experience. The stores aim to allow a free of cost hub for emerging talent in the Indian gaming industry to engage in the latest technological innovations. Providing a gaming destination for all, squads can use their steam IDs to game on-ground, like gaming remotely. Vineet Gehani, Sr. Director – Consumer Sales, HP India said, “India in recent years is seen as an emerging, fast-growing hub for the gaming industry. We, at HP, are committed to empower all gamers in India with our innovations. With the OMEN Playground stores, we are excited to unleash the gaming potential of gamers – be it casual or professional. These stores will also provide an opportunity to non-PC gamers to experience the power of HP’s PC gaming ecosystem” Gaming in India is fast becoming a lifestyle and many gamers are exploring this as a career option. According to the HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2022, two-thirds of serious gamers see a career in gaming in India. The varied level of gaming facilities in the OMEN Playgrounds will be specially managed by gaming specialists and will have yearlong gaming calendar, while being experiential in nature. HP unveiled 8 OMEN Playgrounds in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Ludhiana, and Hubli. Very soon, HP will expand network of OMEN Playground stores in cities such as Lucknow, Hyderabad, Nashik, Bhuvaneshwar and Chandigarh. The OMEN Playground stores provides an opportunity for gamers to engage with the latest devices with their favorite games. Gamers can also choose to purchase any device in the Playgrounds. This unique approach by HP hopes to inspire and motivate the new generation of gamers in India. To experience PC gaming, the gamers can locate the nearest Omen Playground store at https://www.hpworldstores.in/omen. About HP HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit http://www.hp.com. Media Contact Dinesh Joshi Head – Corporate Affairs, HP India +91- 9205264001 dinesh.joshi1@hp.com www.hp.com/go/newsroom

A one-stop destination aimed at enhancing access to cancer care for every Indian Tata 1mg, India’s trusted digital health platform, has launched a comprehensive online cancer care platform that aims to be a one-stop destination for people diagnosed with cancer, their family and friends, to access reliable and accurate information curated by a team of experts. This first-of-its-kind, information-led Cancer Care platform can be accessed at 1mg.com/cancer-care. It is designed by an expert editorial team at Tata 1mg under the guidance of oncology experts to provide patients and caregivers with in-depth guidance at various steps of their treatment journey. The platform includes rich and relevant information such as content regarding different types of cancer, prominent oncologists in different cities across India, patient support and access programs, NGOs working in the field of cancer care and statewide financial schemes. India ranks third among nations in terms of highest number of cancer cases. Getting to know that you or a loved one has cancer is one of the toughest and most painful situations to be in. Even before starting to look for a treatment and cure, one tends to get overwhelmed by the lack of control, emotional trauma and enormous complexity in the ecosystem. The platform aims to empower patients and caregivers and help them navigate this difficult journey. Announcing the launch of the platform, Prashant Tandon, Co-Founder and CEO, Tata 1mg, said, “Cancer as a condition is significantly difficult not only for the patient, but also for the entire ecosystem around them. In every case, we find that there is too much chaos and uncertainty. I am very happy to announce the launch of our Cancer Care Platform with a single objective: Making cancer care as seamless and as efficient as it can be. I hope that through this platform, we can enable an easier and much more humane experience for patients and caregivers, and bring transparency, quality and trust to the delivery of cancer care.” The innovative platform is being launched as part of the overall cancer care work that Tata 1mg has been doing for many years in the country to help patients get authentic medicines, quality diagnostic tests, e-consultation with specialists, curated information, and other offerings at affordable prices within the comfort of their homes. Tata 1mg is already working with over 1 lakh cancer patients to provide them with support and access to services, cancer medicines, and several diagnostic tests. Tandon added, “We look forward to further enhancing the platform in the near future. The mission is to support and empower people and families affected by cancer and bridge the gap between cancer and care.” In addition, the company has announced that it is also going to further build a comprehensive cancer care program that will offer holistic cancer care assistance and services such as cancer medicines, advanced diagnostics, chemotherapy tests, second opinions from reputed hospital partners, etc. “One of the biggest myths about cancer is that it is the end of everything”, said Dr Ayush Makkar, practicing surgical oncologist, Punjab Cancer Care & Multispeciality Hospital. “Cancer is very much a ‘treatable disease’, if we get to diagnose it in early stages. Early, prompt and effective treatment are the three critical pillars that will help save lives. The treatment mainly includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and the upcoming immunotherapy.” Tata 1mg also launched Cancer Awake-a-thon, a unique, 24-hour nationwide campaign to bridge the awareness gap around cancer. Under the theme of “Real Stories, Real Impact” the nationwide campaign showcased real stories, catered to the misinformation through expert-vetted content, and celebrated the spirit of perseverance and hope of the cancer warriors and ecosystem contributors. Hundreds of cancer survivors, warriors, oncologists, health coaches and ecosystem partners, came forward to share their experiences and encounters with cancer. 1 in 9 people are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime. Key factors leading to cancer are dietary habits, inadequate physical activity, tobacco and alcohol consumption. That said, a large number of cancers are preventable by simple lifestyle measures. When it comes to cancer, a little awareness goes a long way. About Tata 1mg Tata 1mg is India’s trusted Digital Health Platform. The company has scaled up rapidly since 2015 to become India’s #1 Digital Health Company, commanding the leading share of the time spent in the Digital Healthcare category with over 35 million monthly unique users and 350 million monthly page views. 1mg started with a simple vision of making healthcare Affordable, Accessible & Understandable. Tata 1mg operates India’s largest platform comprising e-pharmacy, e-diagnostics, and e-consult services. Tata 1mg is the only company in India operating with a Legit Script & ISO certification for its e-pharmacy lines as well NABL accreditation for its Diagnostics business. In 2021, Tata Digital acquired a majority stake in 1mg, and the company was rebranded as Tata 1mg. Tata 1mg labs are currently present in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Dehradun. These state-of-the-art diagnostic labs operated by expert pathologists and microbiologists ensure 100% accurate and fast delivery of reports. The company has a dedicated fleet of trained and fully vaccinated phlebotomists and offers safe home sample collection in more than 50 cities in India.

A postgraduate student from Saveetha Dental College has set a new world record in the field of dentistry. Divij Khullar, a third-year prosthodontics postgraduate student from Chennai, India, achieved the world record under the title of “World’s First Postgraduate Student to Complete Maximum No. 45 of Full Mouth Rehabilitations During the Course of Post-Graduation” by cementing a record breaking 1149 crowns in 45 patients. A full mouth rehabilitation is when a restoration is given to all the teeth in the mouth to enhance the lost aesthetics & function. It’s an elaborate procedure involving an average of 14 appointments & multiple laboratory technicians and thus completion of 45 full mouth rehabilitation cases during the course of post-graduation is a remarkable achievement, especially considering that 90% of postgraduate students in India do not complete even one such case. Even most of the private prosthodontic consultants may not do as many full mouth rehabilitations in their lifetime. The full mouth rehabilitation cases completed by Dr.Khullar included a variety of tooth supported, tooth & tissue supported, full mouth implant supported and tooth & implant supported cases. These complex procedures require a high degree of technical skill and expertise, and the fact that Dr Khullar was able to complete 45 such cases is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. In a statement, the Director of Academics of Saveetha University, Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy said “We are proud of Divij’s achievement and the recognition it brings to our institution. He is a shining example of the quality of education and training that we offer at Saveetha Dental College. We are committed to providing our students with the best possible dental education and training so that they can make a positive impact in the field of dentistry.” The record-breaking feat was verified by the judiciary of India Book of World Records. The achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of Dr. Khullar, who completed the cases under the guidance and supervision of the faculty at Saveetha Dental College. In a statement, the Dean of Saveetha Dental College, Dr.S Aravind Kumar said, “Dr.Khullar’s achievement is a source of pride for the entire Saveetha Dental College community and the Indian Dental Community at large. The record-breaking feat is a reflection of the high standards of dental education and training offered at Saveetha Dental College. The faculty and staff of the college extend their heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Khullar on his outstanding achievement.” Dr.Khullar’s achievement will inspire future generations of dental students to strive for excellence in their field. The India Book of World Records is a testament to the remarkable achievements of individuals across India and serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement for others to follow in their footsteps.

~ Apollo CIE is designed to support clinical decisions and assist with primary care, condition management, home care, and wellness ~ ~ Apollo CIE will be available to every qualified, practicing doctor in India ~  The Apollo Hospitals group, one of Asia’s largest and the most trusted healthcare providers, today has announced the launch of Apollo Clinical Intelligence Engine- a clinical decision support tool, to be open to use by all India doctors on Apollo 24|7’s platform. Developed using the latest techniques in AI and ML, this tool is all set to revolutionise Indian healthcare by exponentially elevating the accuracy of diagnosis, doctor productivity and patient satisfaction, all in one go. The Clinical Intelligence Engine is capable of analysing vast amounts of data to help healthcare professionals identify patterns which may be missed otherwise. Numerically speaking, the intelligence engine has over 1300 conditions and 800 symptoms in its vocabulary, covering 95% of everyday case mix in OPDs. Built by over 100 engineers, using 40 years of data from Apollo and the collective intelligence of 1000s of doctors along with supporting data from peer-reviewed journals, it is among the largest connected health data lakes in the world, which has been tested and validated by quite a few global academic institutions. Designed specifically for the South Asian Region mix, this indigenous breakthrough is powered by a knowledge base built, maintained and periodically reviewed by an in-house team of more than 500 Apollo doctors and specialists. It helps and support differential diagnosis situations as well, enabling doctors to be more prompt and precise for better clinical outcomes. Dedicating the Apollo Clinical Intelligence Engine to all doctors, Dr Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “As I turn 90, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have built one of Asia’s largest omnichannel healthcare ecosystem. But it has always been my wish to do more to make India truly healthy, especially when we face a huge tsunami of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. When my team conceptualized the Clinical Intelligence Engine, I knew it was a breakthrough that would revolutionize healthcare as we know it. The CIE could not be restricted to Apollo but needed to be shared with doctors across India. I am therefore happy to offer the Apollo CIE to every qualified, practicing doctor in India I am sure that together, we will be able to make Indians healthier through timely and more accurate diagnosis independent of geographical, regional or income divides.” “The launch of the game-changing Apollo Clinical Intelligence Engine is a major milestone for us at Apollo Hospitals,” said Ms Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group. ” When we empowered Apollo doctors with CIE in OPDs a few months back, we found a tangible improvement in the accuracy of diagnosis, doctor productivity and patient satisfaction. Currently more than 4000 Apollo doctors are using it and have seen a considerable impact in their diagnosis outcomes; it has become a part of their routine OPD operations. We are committed to using technology to improve the healthcare experience for patients and physicians, and the Apollo CIE is a testament to that commitment.” The Apollo CIE also increases the scale of operation for healthcare providers by helping organisations meet the multi-channel demand for access with safe, clinically validated health interactions via the Symptom Checker and doctors equipped with this expert clinical knowledge system. Apollo CIE analyses users symptoms, determines the cause and recommend next best actions. The CIE is a self-learning engine that helps doctors stay abreast with access to an ocean of knowledge. Last year alone, the CIE has been able to take into considerations over 6,00,000 new developments as result of clinical papers that get released. The CIE is available for use in Apollo Hospitals and will be available for wider use on 6th February, 2023. For more information, please visit www.ciengine.com About Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited AHEL is an Indian multinational healthcare group headquartered in Chennai. Founded by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy in 1983, as the first corporate healthcare provider in India, the company operates hospitals, pharmacies, primary care and diagnostic centres, telehealth clinics, and digital healthcare services among others through its subsidiaries. Apollo’s omnichannel digital arm, Apollo 24|7 is a single online platform that provides users access to online pharmacy, online doctor consultations, and diagnostic lab tests at home. Apollo 24|7 envisions making healthcare affordable to everyone by combining analytic excellence, affordable cost, and extensive research with advanced technology.

Stonehill International School hosted Makeathon 2023, Bangalore’s first ever inter-school Design Technology Competition, with the aim of encouraging students to employ their creativity, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. The two-day event, sponsored by Newcastle University, UK, took place on the 3rd and 4th of February and had registrations from 36 teams across Bangalore. The Stonehill Makeathon 2023 provided students with the opportunity to partake in a challenging competition where they innovated, created, and competed in a fun learning environment. The competition was divided into two groups: Group 1 Juniors (Grades 6–8) and Group 2 Seniors (Grades 9–12). The top seven finalists were teams from Legacy School, Silver Oaks International, Inventure Academy, Indus International School, 21K School, Christ College, and Stonehill International School. The event had three exciting rounds, including sketches, building the product, and presentations. Students had the opportunity to not only develop their game-changing ideas but to manufacture their products as well. The participants worked in teams to come up with innovative solutions to the world’s most compelling issues. The theme for Group 1 was “Promoting Innovation Through Ergonomics.” The students worked on designs that helped advance productivity and efficiency in workspaces and learning environments. Team Spark Plugs from Stonehill International School won first place in the junior category. The theme for Group 2 in the senior category was “Innovation for Socio-Economic Development.” The participants worked on designs that aided development in the social and economic sectors such as agriculture, construction, transportation, and more. Team DT Eagles of Indus International School won first place with their innovative Agritor Agricultural Enhancer, a product that helps farmers spray pesticides on plants using pipes, and also helps them plant seeds using a seed dropper. The winners got exciting gift vouchers worth Rs. 60,000 from the event sponsor, Newcastle University, UK.

The University of Birmingham Dubai is now inviting applications from Indian students for their MSc Health Data Science programme for the September 2023 intake.    MSc Health Data Science at the University of Birmingham Dubai is a compelling degree providing the experience of working across academic, healthcare and industry sectors. The programme will cover topics in artificial intelligence, health data and advanced computational approaches in the clinical and biomedical space. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to perform analysis and develop novel tools and methods for this rapidly growing field. The programme also includes training in areas such as clinical bioinformatics, health informatics, epidemiology, clinical systems, integrated multimodal data analysis, bioinformatics and omics analytics for health data science careers in academia, industry and national health services.  Extended practical experience of working within diverse, multi-disciplinary environments across the healthcare sector and its associated industries will develop effective communication and delivery skills within the wider landscape for the students.   Programme delivery:    The MSc Health Data Science is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, class discussions, group work, case-study analysis and presentations. Assessments will be taken in the form of essays, exams, oral presentations, computer-based problem-solving exercises and a thesis.  Course dates:  September 2023   Entry Requirements:    ·       A 2:1 undergraduate Honours degree in a medical/life science (medicine, biology, chemistry, etc.) or quantitative science subject (computer science, mathematics, physics, etc.). Equivalent relevant work experience will also be considered for eligibility to enter the programme. ·       IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.   Application process: Applications for September 2023 are open, apply early to avoid disappointment. There is no application fee.  Tuition: AED 125,869 (appx. USD 34,270)  For more details please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/study/courses/postgraduate/health-data-science-msc.aspx#CourseDetailsTab  The following information will usually be needed before a decision can be made on an application:  ·       Academic transcript(s) for all prior degrees – originals or certified photocopies ·       Personal Statement, approximately 5000 characters, explaining why you are interested in studying in your chosen programme ·       One academic reference (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, it could be from the applicant’s employer) ·       Certificate to show competency in the English language if English is not your first language and you have already taken a test (not mandatory to submit at the time of application). Students can be considered for a waiver.  Applicants may be required to submit further documents in support of their application.  Scholarship:  Scholarship options at the University of Birmingham Dubai are designed to benefit all new students and the financial rewards can be carried forward through the entire programme across the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For September 2023 entry the university is offering scholarships of up to 40% to Indian students based on academic performance.    Please contact the team for more details.  For a personal consultation with the in-country representatives please write to dubaiqueries@contacts.bham.ac.uk     –ENDS–   About The University of Birmingham  The University of Birmingham is a global top 100 university and a member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities. The University of Birmingham was established by Queen Victoria in 1900 as Great Britain’s first civic university, where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. Renowned for its research excellence, the University’s researchers have received 10 Nobel Prizes. From pioneering organ transplants, discovering gravitational waves and furthering understanding of Shakespeare, to developing cures for cancer, advances in robotics and revealing the structure of DNA, the University has been at the forefront of some of the most ground-breaking discoveries of the last 100 years.  The University of Birmingham Dubai adheres to the same teaching standards and values as the Birmingham campus, bringing the heritage, prestige, and global recognition of the UK campus to Dubai. The University of Birmingham Dubai’s iconic award-winning new campus will be embedded with cutting-edge technology, allowing innovative, multidisciplinary teaching and learning to deliver an educational experience like no other in Dubai.  The campus recently won a Special Prize in the prestigious Prix Versailles architecture and design awards. For further information visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/index.aspx 

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ranked 5th Best Overall University by NIRF 2022 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s TheMathCompany (MathCo) in January 2023, to enter into a strategic partnership called “MathCo Campus Program.” This partnership aims to facilitate effective utilization of the intellectual capabilities of MathCo and provide significant exposure to Amrita in the field of data and analytics. MathCo is a renowned global data analytics and data engineering firm that partners with Fortune500 and equivalent organizations to enhance their analytics capabilities using next-generation, proprietary platform along with talent and processes to deliver accelerated and human-centric solutions. During the signing ceremony held in Bengaluru, Rear Admiral VM Doss (Retd), Director (AIP) stated , “Amrita’s faculty and research centers are focused on undertaking industry-funded research/projects in all emerging technologies. We Invite MathCo to set up a Research Cluster also at the University premises”. Subrata Majumdar, Partner, Talent & Operations, TheMathCompany said, “The global demand for data & analytics talent is expected to grow exponentially. India is the third-largest talent pool worldwide and emerging as a very important hub for analytics talent for global and Indian companies. We are proud of our partnership with Amrita College, empowering hundreds of students with industry-ready engineering curriculum and enabling problem-solving at large enterprises through data analytics.” The MathCo Campus Program is expected to benefit both Amrita students and MathCo by providing students with industry-ready skills and providing MathCo with a pool of talented individuals to meet the growing needs in the industry. *** About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham http://www.amrita.edu Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-campus, multidisciplinary Institution of Eminence accredited by NAAC. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (www.amrita.edu) is a very young University (18 years of age) growing at a rapid pace in terms of its research and academic programs. Today we are ranked in the Top 100 universities in the World for its Impact as per THE 2021 Impact Rankings) (www.amrita.edu/rankings). In India, as per the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF), we are ranked as the 4th best university amongst all public and private universities. Recently we were also the youngest University in India to be accredited with the highest grade of A++ by National Accreditation Council (NAAC), Government of India  Amrita partners with academic, industry and governmental institutions across the world to accomplish human-centered, translational, and groundbreaking research. To date, Amrita has more than 500 collaborations from more than 200 signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). Some of Amrita’s partners include Harvard University, Columbia University, King’s College London, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, VU Amsterdam, the British Geological Society, University of Oxford, Italian National Research Council, Deakin University, and the University of Tokyo. Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), a world-renowned humanitarian leader is a founder, Chancellor, and guiding light of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Amma’s words, thoughts, and vision for education and research have shaped the university’s mission and vision.  

Ranked No. 1 sunflower oil in India across 20 quality parameters by Consumer Voice, a govt. recognized body working in the interest of consumer education  Reinforcing its commitment to expand the edible oils portfolio to South India, Cargill has announced the launch of Gemini Pureit™ in Bangalore, Karnataka today. Starting this month, the Gemini Pureit™ brand will be available to consumers across stores in four Southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This year marks the 40-year anniversary for the Gemini brand and recently Gemini Sunflower oil was ranked the No.1 in Quality in India, by Consumer Voice amongst 12 other sunflower oil brands in the country. The brand’s expansion into South India will be supported by the recently acquired facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, which commenced operations in December last year. The US$35 million investment to acquire and upgrade the Nellore facility has significantly expanded Cargill’s edible oil footprint in southern India and strengthened its existing supply chain to meet growing customer demand. South India accounts for nearly two-thirds of the country’s sunflower oil consumption and is currently being underserved. The plant, spread over 420000 sq. ft., has increased Cargill’s production capacity and its capability to supply sunflower oil, refined palm oil, palm olein, vanaspati, bakery shortenings and sunflower oil to consumers. Speaking at the launch, Avnish Tripathi, Consumer Business Leader, Cargill Food Ingredients, South Asia said, “The launch of Gemini Sunflower oil marks a key milestone in our journey to expand our presence in South India. With this launch, we are bringing a premium quality product that will cater the needs of the consumers and customers in this market. At Cargill, we bring proven expertise in understanding trends and meet the needs of a wide set of food services and institutional customers, along with consumers through our superior offerings.”  Talking about the market focus on South and consumer trust in the brand, Subin Sivan, Marketing and Insights Leader, Cargill Food Ingredients, South Asia, said, “Over the past four decades, Gemini has successfully built a legacy of trust with the consumers. With Gemini being recognized as the No. 1 sunflower oil brand, we are now taking the brand legacy of purity, freshness and nutrition to millions of households across South India. We will keep evolving to cater to the needs of the consumers and focus on delivering the best quality products and solutions to them.”  Gemini is a market leader in Maharashtra and has recently been ranked as No. 1 sunflower oil brand in India, as per a brand study by Consumer Voice. The study tested 12 Sunflower brands in India under over 20 quality parameters as per the regulations of FSSAI (Food Safety & Standards Authority of India), Agmark and legal Methodology. For more on the study you can visit, https://consumeraffairs.nic.in/sites/default/files/file-uploads/ctocpas/sunfloweroil.pdf Cargill has operated its edible oils business in India since 2001. It processes, refines, and markets a wide range of indigenous and imported edible oils and fats, catering to the food industry as well as household consumers. Cargill offers a host of leading edible oils and fats brands, such as NatureFresh™, Gemini™, Sweekar®, Leonardo®, Rath® and Sunflower®, that cater to over 100 million consumers across the country. About Cargill Cargill helps the world’s food system work for you. We connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients and families with daily essentials—from the foods they eat to the floors they walk on. Our 155,000 team members around the world innovate with purpose, empowering our partners and communities as we work to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, sustainable way. From feed that reduces methane emissions to waste-based renewable fuels, the possibilities are boundless. But our values remain the same. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing. It’s how we’ve met the needs of the people we call neighbors and the planet we call home for 157 years—and how we’ll do so for generations to come. For more information, visit Cargill.com and our News Center.

Fastrack brings to you a collection of couple watches to celebrate the saying of ‘opposites attract’ this Valentine’s Day. Fastrack Mixmatched is the first pair watch collection introduced by the youth brand that offers a range of cool and unique accessories. Mixed with quirky and fun elements that match your vibe, Fastrack Mixmatched celebrates relationships that are unique, and follow a tune of their own! The pair watch features heart and heartbeat elements on the seconds hand to act as a reminder of the unique bond you share with your partner. The Valentine’s Day theme is subtly reflected in all the watches of the Mixmatched range and as an added bonus, the watches come in collectible boxes. Skip the traditions of flowers, and chocolates and wear your love on the wrist with these quirky and complementary pair watches. The pair is available in modern colours such as dazzling gold, rich grey, classic pink & elegant blue at an affordable price of INR 3995/-, at your nearest Fastrack Stores, Titan World and at www.fastrack.in. About Fastrack: Fastrack became an independent urban youth brand in 2005 and since then, has carved a niche for itself with refreshing and affordable watches and accessories. Fastrack extended its footprint into the smart category in 2017 with Fastrack Reflex. The brand launched Reflex Tunes in March 2021 and continues to strengthen the wearables and hearables category along with the fashion accessories.

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), a federal entity, and O.P. Jindal Global (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University) JGU, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi. This MoU aims to promote and enhance mutual academic excellence between AGDA and JGU. This partnership will enable AGDA and JGU to share information, research papers, studies, and knowledge, within their area of expertise and interest. It will also facilitate in coordinating and cooperating on training programs, communications, initiatives, and events in addition to sharing organisational expertise on various projects within their areas of responsibility. This partnership will also allow for the exchange of faculty and students for study and research. His Excellency Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the UAE to India, said, “I am delighted that the two esteemed institutions from the UAE and India have joined hands to make progress in academics and research. This MoU is a step forward in bolstering the ongoing partnership between India and the UAE to expand knowledge and promote educational collaboration between the two nations. We are hopeful that this will pave the way for other universities to build alliances for educational cooperation and increase academic mobility between India and the UAE.” His Excellency Nickolay Mladenov, Director General, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, said, “I am pleased with the partnership between AGDA and JGU. I believe that our collaboration will enhance our capabilities by sharing knowledge and expertise on a variety of topics. Additionally, this will promote academic excellence and steer our knowledge-driven economies to greater heights.” Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University, said, “I am happy that O.P. Jindal Global University and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy are partnering to expand and grow their academic knowledge driven by the spirit of collaboration. The coming together of our two institutions will be transformative and will provide the opportunity to learn from and engage with some of the world’s most outstanding academics and thought leaders.” The deep ties between the UAE and India make for a stable environment in which to invest, conduct business, innovate, and expand knowledge footprints across both countries. Close cooperation between India and the UAE in education lays the foundation for deeper academic exchange between both countries. About Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a globally renowned hub of diplomatic excellence. It provides accredited academic programmes and high-impact executive training to cultivate future diplomats, government officials, and business executives. Together, the members of AGDA represent the diplomatic, academic, and scientific communities as a whole, facilitating to network with one another. AGDA is a leading and constantly developing regional think tank that contributes to UAE foreign policy goals through the advancement of knowledge and capacities. About O.P. Jindal Global University: O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a multi-disciplinary and research oriented university founded in 2009. JGU is a non-profit global and research focused university. JGU maintains a 1:9 faculty-student ratio and appoints faculty members from India and different parts of the world with outstanding academic qualifications and experience. With over 10,000 students and 1000+ full time faculty members, studying and living on a fully residential campus, JGU’s twelve schools focus on Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Art & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature and Public Health & Human Development. Over the last decade, JGU has grown into an institution that brings full-time faculty from over 45 countries in the world, students from 35 countries and has collaborated with over 375+ leading institutions in 65+ countries to bring international learning experiences to the Indian higher education system. JGU has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Private University for three years in a row by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023, and is ranked among top 700 universities of the world in QS World University Rankings 2023. JGU has been recognised among the Top 150 universities globally under the age of 50 years by the QS Young University Rankings. JGU has also been recognised in the Top 500 Universities as per the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. The Jindal Global Law School has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Law School for three years in a row and also ranked as the world’s 70th best Law School by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022. In 2020, JGU was recognised as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. —————————————————————————————————————————————— For more information, please contact: UAE Embassy Contact NewDelhiEMB@mofaic.gov.ae Rakhi Aurora Associate Vice President, Edelman India Rakhi.Aurora@edelman.com

(Formerly known as Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited) CIN: L65191TN1979PLC007874 Registered Office: Sri Towers, Plot No.14 A South Phase, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032. Corporate Office: “Wockhardt Towers”, 3rd Floor, West Wing, C-2, G-Block, Bandra – Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051.Tel No:  +91 22 4095 9595    Fax:  +91 22 4095 9597   Date: 31/01/2023 Dear Investor, Ref: Customer Folio No: 50954146 Sub: Shriram Finance Limited (“Company”)- Approval of Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the Third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2022 and other matters concerning investors. This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on January 31, 2023 considered and approved the Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2022 (‘the said Unaudited Financial Results’). The  said Unaudited Financial Results are available on the website of Company  www.shriramfinance.in and  website of Stock Exchanges on which securities of the Company are listed  www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com. Kindly click on the following web link: https://bit.ly/3RqAm6P and https://bit.ly/3JvP0Yx Pursuant to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation among Shrilekha Business Consultancy Private Limited (SBCPL) and Shriram Financial Ventures (Chennai) Private Limited (SFVPL) and Shriram Capital Limited (SCL) and Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited (STFC/the Company) (now Shriram Finance Limited) and Shriram City Union Finance Limited (SCUF) and Shriram LI Holdings Private Limited (SLIH) and Shriram GI Holdings Private Limited (SGIH) and Shriram Investment Holdings Limited (SIHL) and their respective Shareholders (“Scheme”) approved by the shareholders and creditors of the Company at their respective meetings held on July 4,2022  and subsequently sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Special Bench – II, Chennai (‘Hon’ble NCLT’) vide its Common order dated November 14, 2022 read with Corrigendum dated November 17, 2022 to the Common order  and the Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name issued by the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, the name of the Company has changed from ‘Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited’ to ‘Shriram Finance Limited’ with effect from November 30, 2022. We remind the Fixed Deposit Investors who have not encashed their interest on Fixed Deposits to approach the Company as the interest remaining unclaimed after the expiry of the period of seven years is transferred by the Company to “Investor Education and Protection Fund”. Please update your bank account details, change in address, e-mail id, contact details etc. on time so that no interest or maturity amount of your Fixed Deposit remains unpaid. In case you have already encashed the interest amount, please ignore. We thank you for reposing confidence in the company and for your continuous support.

Juniper Partner Advantage 2023 introduces new Solution Practice Builder framework, new incentives and tools and increased investments to help partners reach new heights Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced the next evolution of the global Juniper Partner Advantage (JPA) Program. Last year Juniper introduced a new Elite Plus Partner Tier and now Juniper is evolving the JPA with a host of new updates in 2023. Building on the continued growth of the Elite Plus Partner Program, whose high-performing membership is on target to grow 30%, Juniper is introducing new elements to its broader JPA partner program in 2023 to help partners deliver the most innovative solutions to their customers through managed services. The new JPA structure helps partners build and sustain their Juniper practice, enabling partners to resell Juniper solutions and managed services through a Networking as a Service (NaaS) model. With new design, sales, and marketing tools, partners can develop a tailored plan to increase profitability and drive continuous growth while earning more incentives and rewards. Partners are also empowered to elevate their role faster, raising expectations that the Elite Plus Partner tier will continue to increase in 2023. “With 90% of our business through partners, their success is critical to our success. The changes we’ve made to the program for 2023 are built with a partner-first mentality, to make sure we’re delivering the strategy, investments and tools needed to grow their businesses,” said Gordon Mackintosh, Group Vice President of Global Channel & Virtual Sales at Juniper Networks. “We believe that the combination of our best-in-class partner programs combined with the most innovative products in the market gives us the strongest offering for partners in the industry.” Additional 2023 program highlights include: Elite Plus: This year, the company is adding additional support for its most dedicated partners, including new ROI modeling, simplified MOU processes and new rewards to help drive growth. Expanded Champions Program: The Juniper Champions program, relaunched in 2022, grew from 800 to 2,300 Champions, and will expand to include global partners, marketing partners and Juniper distributors, to deliver more advantages to a larger partner community in 2023. New Digital Tools: This year Juniper launched the Partner Business Center and Velocity Pricing Tool. Along with PartnerLink, partners can close deals fast, with real-time access to their Juniper team. Growing Diversity+ Partner Program: The program supports certified diverse partner businesses, growing to 44 partners in a 6-month period, and expanding in 2023. “With resources like the new Velocity Pricing Tool, Partner Business Center, and Advantage Insights, our partners will be able to act faster, close deals quicker and compete at a higher level, in 2023” said Helda Lopes, Vice President of Global Partner Programs & Sales Acceleration.  “Our emphasis on partner success and our willingness to invest in them through new solutions and programs has been key to our growth. Juniper’s roster of distribution partners increased by 18% in 2022, and we only expect that trend to continue in 2023.”  As Juniper continues to grow its partner program, the company is also growing its leadership team to ensure that the company is well-positioned to adapt to the challenges of modern networking and to continue scaling its rapidly growing business. Ben Fallon joins Juniper Networks as VP, Global Partners & Virtual Sales to further align channel partnerships to Juniper’s fast-growing virtual sales motion. He brings to Juniper a breadth of industry knowledge combined with a visionary mindset, having worked in global channels, distribution, EMEA commercial, small business and security sales, and market development. “Juniper Networks’ investments in companies like Mist, Apstra and 128 Technologies has positioned us to lead the next generation of enterprise networking. I couldn’t be more enthusiastic to join the team at such an exciting time,” said Fallon. The program is active today and more information will be shared at Juniper’s annual Partner Executive Summit, 1 February, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Additional resources can be found on www.juniper.net/partners. About Juniper Networks Juniper Networks is dedicated to dramatically simplifying network operations and driving superior experiences for end users. Our solutions deliver industry-leading insight, automation, security, and AI to drive real business results. We believe that powering connections will bring us closer together while empowering us all to solve the world’s greatest challenges of well-being, sustainability, and equality. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Juniper Networks, the Juniper Networks logo, Juniper, Junos, and other trademarks listed here are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. 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CPD Launches first stage of listening tour aimed at engaging with all stakeholders. Addressing Asian Ministers at India Energy Week, pushes for pro-climate, pro-growth agenda for inclusive energy transition that leaves no one behind. Under Prime Minister Modi’s guidance, India has emerged from the Covid pandemic stronger than before Notes Renewable energy growth driven by dynamic economies of Asia, and praises India’s 500 GW clean energy push and green growth strategy With two decades experience in energy diversification, UAE leadership and embrace the energy transition and sustainable economic growth With almost 800 million people without access to electricity, we must eliminate energy poverty, while keeping 1.5 alive COP 28 to be COP of Action and COP for All that moves from deliberation to delivery on mitigation, adaptation, climate finance and loss and damage Emphasizes that to succeed, when the debate around climate change only seems to be getting more divisive, we must act in solidarity and unity Size of challenge matched by size of the opportunity that can deliver biggest economic transformation since first industrial revolution Energy sector must decarbonize rapidly, invest in new energies, triple renewable energy capacity and double hydrogen production. To ensure sustainability and prosperity must not unplug current energy system, before we have built the new one. All segments of society to be mobilized- including governments, private sector, scientists, academics, civil society and youth to achieve transformational progress in this crucial decade for climate action It is in our common interest to have the energy industry working alongside everyone on the solutions that the world needs. Reiterates that the UAE approaches this task with humility, a deep sense of responsibility and a great sense of urgency. [Bengaluru Feb 7] – In his first international visit, since his appointment as President-Designate for COP28 UAE, His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber made the case for a pro-growth, pro-climate agenda to support an inclusive energy transition that leaves no one behind. Speaking at India Energy Week in Bengaluru at the Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable, Dr Al Jaber noted India’s strong recovery from the Covid pandemic and that the world’s fastest growing major economy was dealing with the central question of how to embed sustainable, environmentally friendly growth into its development model. “As India’s economy surges, it is dealing with the fundamental question that the whole world faces. How to adopt policies that are pro-growth and pro- climate at the same time. How to provide for a world that will consume 30 percent more energy by 2050, while protecting our planet. In short, how to hold back emissions, not progress.” The President-Designate made the point that the size of the challenge was matched by the size of the economic opportunity. He noted the significant rise in investment in renewable energy in recent years and India’s drive to add 500 GW of clean energy by 2030, adding that the UAE was keen to partner with India and the world on advancing clean energies. “Last year, despite an ongoing war, fears of recession and a world still recovering from Covid, annual global investment in clean energy exceeded 1 trillion dollars for the first time. And the trajectory is only going up. Most of this new growth will be driven by the dynamic economies of Asia. Here in India, you are aiming for 500GW of clean energy by 2030.  This is very ambitious, but also very achievable.  And the UAE is ready, willing and able to partner with you. We have spent the last two decades diversifying our energy portfolio. We’ve invested in nuclear, we are investing hydrogen and we are expanding our global renewable energy footprint to at least 100 GW by 2030. And we need everyone on this journey with us, so that together we can triple global renewable energy capacity over the next 7 years.” H.E. Dr Al Jaber reiterated that policies should take into account the fact that too many people, particularly across the global south still have no or very limited access to energy. Their needs must be met as we transition to a new energy system and accelerate progress on all aspects of the climate agenda. “To succeed, when the debate around climate change only seems to be getting more divisive, we must act in solidarity and unity. We must empower the Global South, where almost 800 million people have no electricity, in an inclusive energy transition. We must eliminate energy poverty, while keeping 1.5 alive. And we need to move from talking about goals, to getting the job done. That is why we are calling for COP 28 to be a COP of Action and a COP for All. This is the decade where we must stop deliberating and start delivering across mitigation, adaptation, climate finance and loss and damage. The size of this challenge is immense, but so is the opportunity.” The COP President Designate underlined the complexity of the energy transition as a system-wide rewiring of global economies and noted that despite the impressive growth of wind and solar power, renewable energy by itself would not be sufficient, particularly to transition hard to abate industries. “Without a breakthrough in battery storage, we must invest heavily in carbon capture, nuclear power and the hydrogen value chain. But spending on these fundamental enablers of decarbonization are less than 5 per cent of what is spent on renewables. This must change. And when it comes to change, this also applies to the oil and gas industry. The world still needs hydrocarbons and will need them to bridge from the current energy system to the new one. We cannot unplug the current energy system before we have built the new one. As such, we must minimize their carbon footprint, only invest in the least carbon intensive barrels and continue to reduce their intensity.” He added that he would work across all industries, including the energy industry to accelerate decarbonization of the current energy system and the growth of clean energy alternatives, adding that  the energy industry should be leveraged as

Dr Dimpu Edwin Jonathan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Aster RV Hospital There have been many claims around Covid vaccines linked to the sudden deaths of doctors in Canada and athletes but this it’s not true. COVID vaccines are safe and effective. All vaccines have undergone rigorous testing in clinical trials and have been tested on human volunteers before being certified for use in various countries. Although the covid vaccine is new, the process of vaccine manufacturing (for e.g., using mRNA) has been a well-established technique for many years.  The thorough knowledge and advances of which have helped scientists and doctors across the globe to produce a vaccine in such a short time. Some people have side effects after getting their COVID-19 vaccine, while others might have no side effects. In rare cases, people have experienced serious health events after COVID-19 vaccination. Any health problem that happens after vaccination is considered an adverse event. An adverse event can be caused by the vaccine or can be caused by a coincidental event not related to the vaccine, such as an unrelated fever, that happened following vaccination. Ever since the rollout of vaccines, health authorities have been closely monitoring the adverse events using the Vaccine Adverse Reporting System (VAERS). Data analyzed over the past two years has reassured the fact that serious adverse events like Anaphylaxis, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP), Myocarditis/Pericarditis, GBS are very rare and few in million occurrences and for all practical purposes be ignored. Anyone who has been administered vaccination, is under scrutiny for any serious adverse events. So far, globally there has been no convincing data, irrespective of the type of vaccine administered, to implicate COVID vaccines as a cause for sudden deaths which is referred to as sudden cardiac death / Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome(SADS). It is term used to describe unexpected cardiac death in young adults. This occurs most frequently in adults in their mid-30s to mid-40s, and affects men twice as often as it does women. It can also occur in people younger than that, such as teenage athletes who suddenly die while playing a sport. Cause of SADS SADS has existed long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and subsequent vaccines were available. It is usually something that runs in families where you see some kind of an acquired, either electrical problem, or something called a cardiomyopathy, which is a problem with the heart muscle, leading to sudden unexplained death in young individuals. Any condition that puts a strain on the heart or damages heart tissue can increase the risk of sudden death. Some conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac death in young people are: Thickened heart muscle Heart rhythm disorders Blunt chest injury Congenital heart defect If you have somebody in your family, a parent, a sibling, a cousin, or an aunt and uncle who died suddenly, for unexplained reasons, those are the types of populations in which we really ramp up our screening efforts. The reason we also tend to focus on athletes is not so much so because necessarily, they have a higher risk of having [SADS], but because they may have a higher risk of dying from it, if they do have it due to the stress involved.

An afternoon of 5 a side football with blind & blindfolded people conducted with support from ‘Surya For Life’ on World Cancer Day In a unique afternoon of football, 4 teams with blind and some blindfolded engaged in the game at Sankara Eye Hospital Bangalore on the eve of World Cancer Day, to showcase how sports & play can help those with vision impairment and their care givers gain confidence & resilience to return to their routine. The event had Muhammed Afsal researcher & member State blind football team in Kerala and Anantalakshmi, Founder, Equibeing participate with Dr Mahesh P Shanmugam, Head Vitreoretina & Ocular Oncology, Sankara Eye Foundation India. An interactive workshop for children who are cancer survivors of the eye was also conducted along with their care givers to empower them with knowledge, skills and confidence so that their children can achieve to 100% of their potential. Dr. Mahesh Shanmugam, Head Vitreoretina & Ocular Oncology Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore, said: “A number of eye cancers if identified early and treated can not only save lives, but help ensure useful vision is retained. At Sankara Eye Hospital, our centre for excellence in ocular oncology has worked on innovation in diagnosis & treatment, and we believe that every child can live to its potential if provided the appropriate environment. We are glad to work with Equibeing Foundation, using football as an awareness tool for eye care.” “Sankara Eye Hospitals has been an organisation that I as a social entrepreneur have been happy to support. Children with vision impairment need support. Over the years, through Surya For Life, we are grateful to our patrons for supporting the terracotta jewellery we make, from whose proceeds we are able to support these awareness activities,” shared Poornima Sankar, Founder Surya for Life. ‘Retinoblastoma primarily found in children can be life threatening if not diagnosed on time. These children also need to be provided emotional support and the skills to live their life to their potential and the first step starts at the eye hospital. With the blindfold football match, we want to encourage Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to become ambassadors in creating awareness on this eye cancer and also enable the blind to live their lives to the full,” said Dr Ananthalakshmi, Founder, Equibeing, In a recent incidence of retinoblastoma at Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore, early detection and timely treatment saved the life of nine-month-old baby Janav (name changed), who comes with a family history of this cancer. The baby’s father, Kumar, (name changed) had lost one eye to this disease in his childhood. The baby’s older brother Pranav (name changed) too had lost one eye to the tumour. With support from the psychologists and the vision rehabilitation team, parents today are looking forward to enrolling her in a play school in the next academic year. With improved technology, Retinoblastoma survival rate has improved but low awareness is still a cause of concern. Hence early detection and treatment is vital in saving the life of children in particular. A “white eye”, or “cat’s eye reflex is often the most common red flag, however any sudden swelling, squinting of the eye etc should not be neglected and must seek medical attention immediately.