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CoinDCX Go, India’s Simplest Bitcoin App, will be the Co-Presenting Sponsor for Live-streaming of the upcoming inaugural World Test Championship Final on Disney+ Hotstar. The match between India and New Zealand will commence at Southampton on 18th June 20strategy21. CoinDCX Go, the Investment Product from CoinDCX, with its over 2 Million User Base, wants to tap into the growing interest in Crypto Investing in India. The final will be a landmark game of cricket as the first-ever summit clash in the newly constituted World Test Championship and as a result expected to generate a lot of buzz and excitement amongst cricket fans across the country. 50% of India’s cricket viewing audience is under the age of 30 as per an estimate from BARC and many of them are likely to tune into the tournament to watch India in the final. This partnership with Disney+ Hotstar provides CoinDCX with a great opportunity to generate extensive visibility and boost brand recall amongst those young cricket viewers for its investment app CoinDCX Go. “At CoinDCX, part of its #TryCrypto mission aims to bring crypto assets to the masses. CoinDCX Go, our flagship product has been built for large-scale adoption, and partnering with such a massive event is a major step in this direction. The WTC Final has been seeing immense interest and the majority of Indians would be glued in. This helps us showcase the simplicity and safety message of CoinDCX Go to the audience.” - Ramalingam Subramanian, Head of Marketing & Communications. CoinDCX has been a pioneering player in the crypto space in India with a vision to make crypto accessible to Indians. The WTC Final Partnership should further help CoinDCX in creating awareness and educating retail investors about Cryptocurrency as an asset class. CoinDCX Go intends to be the safest & simplest crypto investing app in India and targeting cricket fans across the country will help them position their brand strategically to grow further.

Bringing back the dance and electronic fire of the golden years, indie music platform SpotlampE has released a new single titled ‘Kitthe Chali’. An ode to old-school independent music, ‘Kitthe Chali’ is a Punjabi English mix by singer and award-winning performer Manasi Scott in collaboration with DJ TwistedBass. From 16th June, ‘Kitthe Chali’ will be available on SpotlampE. The music video will also air extensively on 9XM, 9X Jalwa and 9X Tashan. Singer/songwriter and award-winning performer, Manasi Scott brings to life her Sardarni lineage with ‘Kitthe Chali’ - her first-ever Punjabi-English collaboration, with DJ / Producer TwistedBass. The song is composed, written, co-produced and sung by Manasi Scott and the rap lyrics are written by Luv O Trigger. The chic and on the fleek music video is directed and choreographed by Ranju Varghese. Manasi Scott is a Software Engineering topper-turned-singer / songwriter and live performer with over 3000 concerts under her belt. She is also one of the most loved voices on fashion show ramps for many leading designers. Manasi is the only Indian singer to be on the cover of The Week and share the stage with Nick Jonas. Recently, she was bestowed with a special award by the India Nightlife Conventions and Awards - INCA - for doing over 179 back-to-back live concerts from home during the lockdown. She is also an accomplished actor with many web series online and a few films. She’s rocked Amazon Prime’s reality show The Remix and many web series like Love Bytes 2 on Sony LIV and Baby Come Naa on Alt Balaji. When asked about this song Manasi Scott said, “I am really excited about this release! It’s my first ever original Punjabi song - with some English mashed up of course as that’s who I’ve always been as an artist. It's old school, electronic and a song everyone can dance to. I loved collaborating with TwistedBass, and I know that this release under the SpotlampE music label will reach every nook and cranny of our country and also the Indian Diaspora across the globe. This was my lockdown creation - an ode to old-school, independent music, bringing back the dance and electronic fire of the golden years. It’s hot, it’s pop, it’s Punjabi and it’s sure to get you dancing!!” TwistedBass is an acclaimed DJ who has represented the Indian music scene internationally as well as locally. He has performed in International Clubs like Ink & Coherent (New Zealand), Opening set for acclaimed artist & music producer KlaussHill at Electrohub(Cambridge), Basement (Melbourne) & Gameworks(Kuwait). He has also represented India in the International Electronic Dance Music culture race. Commenting on Kitthe Chali, DJ / Producer TwistedBass said, “I am extremely pleased to collaborate with Manasi and launch ‘Kitthe Chali’. The high octane music, super cool lyrics and Manasi’s live wire performance makes this song a complete entertainer. I am confident that Kitthe Chali will very soon top the music charts and will become the party anthem across nightclubs!” Kanan Dave, Business Head SpotlampE said, “SpotlampE is the destination for discovering original music across different genres & languages! We are pleased to partner with Manasi Scott and DJ TwistedBass and release this high octane dance number – Kitthe Chali. The beats of the song, the snappy lyrics, the taproom visuals and the cool dance moves will definitely resonate with the listeners.” ‘Kitthe Chali’ will be promoted across 9X Media Network and its social media handles. The lively track will also be available across all Audio & Video streaming platforms & on YouTube. Check out the lively music video of ‘Kitthe Chali’, on SpotlampE’s YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/rkmPUHUqPfw

Network Advertising has appointed Akashneel Dasgupta as its Chief Creative Officer. He joins Network from BBDO, Gurgaon. Akashneel is a MICA graduate with over 16 years of experience who began his career as a Strategic Planner but switched over to creative for the sheer love of films and filmmaking. Commenting on the new role, Akashneel said, “Independent. Integrated and most importantly Indian. Not too many agencies can truly claim to be that in the current scenario. Added to that is a culture of empathy and transparency. It is a story that deserves to travel further, and I would be extremely happy to contribute to this wonderful place, that is an outlier in today’s world. At the same time preserve the culture which has been carefully built over decades, by the current team.” Akashneel has also had successful stints at DDB Mudra, Lowe Lintas and ADK Fortune. Vinod Nair, MD, Network Advertising, said, “We are extremely fortunate to have a powerhouse of talent like Akashneel on board at Network. A rare combination of a Strategic Planner turned Creative Director; I am looking forward to seeing his leadership in collaborating with his team in creating work that adds value to our Client’s Businesses”. About Network Advertising The network is a full-service independent agency that provides Brand & Design Consultancy and integrated creative, media & digital solutions. Its 25+ years existence is defined by its ability to think fearlessly and help impact the client’s business. The network has been the communications partner helping create many brands in sunrise industries from a host of sectors including FMCG, BFSI, e-commerce, Consumer Durables, Retail, Real Estate, Logistics, Pharma, among others.

Youth brand Bewakoof, one of the fastest-growing D2C brand has released their extensive # Pride collection of all-gender footwear and apparel in Pride-inspired colours, such as the cozy, rainbow-patterned Disco Stripes Slide. The company proudly supports the LGBTQ community and celebrates individuality as they launch a special limited edition Pride collection on their platform Bewakoof.com. After all, Love is love and it is 2021 where one should be free to love without any inhibitions or fear. The collection includes apparels, footwear, backpack and mobile covers available in expanded sizing — sizes XS-2X — making this a truly inclusive offering. The price ranges from Rs,199 to Rs,899/. bewakoof.com launched in 2012 by Prabhkiran Singh that has emerged as one of the fastest-growing youth brands and is backed by marquee investors like IvyCap and Investcorp. The company sells 20,000 units of apparels and accessories a day and has a customer base of over 10 million. The Company currently has a revenue base of Rs 250 crore and aims to touch Rs 1,000 crore by 2024. Prabhkiran Singh, CEO & Founder Bewakoof says, “As a brand, Bewakoof stands for equality and respect. Inspired by our brand ethos, we decided to launch a specially curated Pride collection to celebrate and honour the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community in India is slowly finding acceptance (much needed and deserving) in the social fabric of our country, but a lot more yet needs to be done, to create awareness and foster an environment that normalises conversations around LGBTQ. This is just the start and the month is just an excuse. There is an entire pipeline of Pride products throughout the year”, he adds. The Company recently announced its association with one of the most promising actors in the Indian Hindi film industry Rajkummar Rao. Rao who will be seen across campaigns promoting the brand has also shot for the Pride campaign which is going live with the collection launch. So, this month embrace Love & Empathy & Celebrate your friends and loved ones irrespective of their orientations. Check out the PRIDE SHOOT: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQL81odD0O6/?hl=en Check out the PRIDE Collection: https://www.bewakoof.com/ Price ranges from Rs,199 to Rs,899/- -- About Bewakoof Bewakoof.com , founded in 2012, is a D2C fashion brand built on social media, with content marketing being a key growth strategy. The brand philosophy is to add lightheartedness to life through its self-expressive products and fun shopping experiences. The expressions the brand enables on products are relatable and Indian in nature including prints in regional languages (Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Gujarati, etc). As the smaller towns of India have shifted online in the last 3 years, the USP of Indian Inspiration and regional languages have helped the brand grow. The brand is popular for its offerings in casual wear and has recently launched indo-fusion ethnic and sleepwear. Along with a range of collaborations with Marvel, DC Comics, Looney Tunes, Star Wars, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, and Disney. The brand has 4.5 Million fans on Facebook and 1.5 Million followers on Instagram. Bewakoof is backed by Investors like Ivycap & Investcorp.

Vedix, India’s first customized Ayurvedic beauty brand which leverages the power of AI & Ayurveda, offers personalized hair care products to fix all the hair related problems, by designing the product that is just meant for you & your hair. Popular television & film actors like Rupali Ganguly (Monisha Sarabhai of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai and Anupama), Purab Kohli (Rock On famed Killer Drummer), Barun Sobti of Iss Pyaar ko Kya Naam doon fame, were dealing with acute hair fall have finally managed to address their problem with Vedix personalized hair care regime. All they had to do was answer a few questions and an AI-driven platform matched the right products to their Vikruti (current imbalanced state of doshas). All vedix products are formulated by ayurvedic doctors in accordance with the 5,000 years old ayurvedic wisdom. Their journey started with Vedix by answering a quick questionnaire -- Vedix Personalised Questionnaire or VPQ -- which gave them a real-time analysis of their hair and skin concerns and the Vedix products that will address them. It is not a secret how busy is actors’ life as they constantly morph into one character from the other which also demands certain physical changes. This leads to a vicious cycle of using chemical-laden products which is a demand of their jobs. However, it impacts their skin and hair quality thus leading to problems like hair fall, itchy scalp, dryness, skin pigmentation and early ageing. Ayurveda calls it falling out of doshas. Maintaining the balance of all the doshas is the key to stay and look beautiful and healthy. Vedix is the custodian of this tradition as the doctors at Vedix use the 5,000 years old secrets of Ayurveda to design a personalised regimen to deliver maximum efficacy for addressing specific problems impacting your hair and skin. Here’s what the actors had to say about their experience: Rupali Ganguly, Purab Kohli, Barun Sobti & Sanjeeda Sheikh, popular television & film actors who are associated with the brand are delighted to use the Vedix skin and hair care regime and got their hair fall problems fixed in just a click away Rupali Ganguly : https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=75-y02gcj-s&feature=youtu.be Barun Sobti : https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_xwa3EGXZfM Purab Kohli : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFWdfa2ieyc Sanjeeda Sheikh : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGULIT5PLPM that Jatin Gujrati, Business Head, Vedix , says, “Any number of stressful situations along with the use of chemical & harsh products can trigger hair loss. Hair fall is collateral damage which no one asks for and is the first thing that shows signs of stress our bodies go through. At Vedix, we believe that Ayurveda if used in the correct proportion can solve all the hair and wellness related problems. We are glad that our customers share great reviews on the brand and support Vedix so strongly by actively recommending it to their peers.” Vedix offers 100% Ayurvedic products without any harmful chemicals. Its use of Ayurvedic herbs such as Bhringaraja, Brahmi, Amlaki, Yashtimadhu, Datura and many others play an important role in arresting hair fall & dandruff and promoting healthy hair growth. Vedix offers a subscription-based service to its customers who are looking to address their skin and hair problems. The Brand was launched in 2017 by IncNut Digital. Currently, with an ARR of Rs 160 crore, Vedix aims to reach a turnover of Rs 500 crore by 2025.

जागतिक मराठी उद्योजकता सप्ताह १४ जून २०२१ पासून सुरू झाला आहे. हे सप्ताहाचे दुसरे वर्ष असून जागतिक मराठी उद्योजकता दिवस साजरा करण्याचे तिसरे वर्ष आहे. मी मराठी व्यवसायिक एकीकरण समितीच्या फेसबुक पेजवर कार्यक्रम लाईव्ह बघता येणार आहे. कार्यक्रमाचा प्रारंभ मुंबईच्या प्रथम नागरिक श्रीमती किशोरीताई पेडणेकर यांच्या मार्गदर्शनाने आणि शुभेच्छानी झाला.किशोरीताईनी महिला उद्योजिका विषयावर मार्गदर्शन केले तसेच अर्थसंकेतच्या सह - संस्थापिका सौ रचना लचके बागवे यांची तरुण महिला उद्योजिका म्हणून मुलाखत घेण्यात आली. मराठी माणूस, उद्योजकता आणि भांडवल...एक समस्या? या विषयावर सी ए जयदीप बर्वे व टी जे एस बी बँकेचे ब्रांच हेड श्री अविनाश मुंढे यांनी मार्गदर्शन केले. मी मराठी व्यवसायिक एकीकरण समिती तर्फे कै. लक्ष्मणराव किर्लोस्कर यांच्या जयंती निमित्त २० जून हा जागतिक मराठी उद्योजकता दिवस म्हणून साजरा केला जातो. त्या निमीत्ताने हा उद्योजकीय सप्ताहही आयोजित केला जातो. उद्योजकांना पाठबळ मिळावं आणि सर्व उद्योजकीय संस्थांनी एकत्रित येऊन हा सप्ताह साजरा करवा म्हणून हा उपक्रम राबविण्यात येत आहे. संपूर्ण सप्ताह विविध मान्यवर मंडळी ह्या कार्यक्रमात सहभागी होणार आहेत. जेष्ठ उद्योजक श्री दीपक घैसास, बॉम्बे स्टॉक एक्स्चेंजचे स्ट्रॅटेजी हेड श्री शंकर जाधव, माधवबागचे डॉ रोहित साने, प्रिन्सेस वाईन्सच्या अचला जोशी, अर्थसंकेतचे संस्थापक डॉ अमित बागवे तसेच श्री मकरंद शेरकर, स्नेहल लोंढे, रेखा चौधरी, सानिका गोळे, डॉ मेघा जाधव, श्री शेखर पवार, श्री प्रसन्ना लोहार, श्री कुंदन गुरव, सौमानसी मांजरेकर, डॉ प्रज्ञा बापट, पूनम राणे, सुनिता पडवेकर, जान्हवी राऊळ, सुरेखा वाळके, मोहना हांडे असे विविध मार्गदर्शक या उपक्रमात मार्गदर्शन करणार आहेत. श्री मंदार नार्वेकर व सौ वैशाली तळेकर यांनी कार्यक्रमाचे सूत्र संचालन केले. मी मराठी व्यवसायिक एकीकरण समितीतर्फे हा सप्ताह आयोजित केला असून अर्थसंकेत या कार्यक्रमाचे सह आयोजक आहेत. तसेच महाराष्ट्रातील विविध उद्योजकीय संस्थांचा या उपक्रमाला सक्रिय पाठिंबा लाभला आहे. अधिक माहितीसाठी संपर्क - ९६१९२७७४४६ / ९९८७८०३६३४ / ९३२१५४५४९० फेसबुक वर जोडण्यासाठी खाली क्लिक करा https://www.facebook.com/mimarathivyavsayik

Bringing awareness about organic cosmetic products and their pricing was the biggest challenge! – Chetna, Founder: BalmTree This is an exclusive coverage about Chetna Madan by Team Stay Featured and SMMH. Chetna Madan is the founder of BalmTree – an online store that sells organic handmade cosmetic products. Chetna has completed her B.tech from MDU, Rohtak, and is an accomplished Data Scientist. Her story about leaving a well-paying job and becoming an entrepreneur is quite interesting. "Someone recommended essential oil 3 years back for my hair problem. I hadn’t heard about them before, so I started reading about them. I was quite impressed with the benefits they have and started using them. For instance, now I just use peppermint oil for my tonsils instead of medicines prescribed by my doctor and it works wonders. Also, while discovering these essential oils I came to know about the chemicals used in making all the cosmetic products we use daily. And then I thought of launching my brand." Chetna Revealed about her start. BalmTree is founded to provide organic (chemical-free) skincare and hair care products formulated with 100% natural ingredients. Upon being asked about the decision she has taken to leave her job and start with her venture, how hard it was, and how she dealt with this, Chetna said, “Yes, it was quite a tough decision to leave a well-paying job and start this. You face criticism, people think you have gone mad and all the responsibilities are on your shoulders from planning to execution, marketing, packaging, dealing with customers, and a lot more. And I simply choose to ignore that and be consistent with whatever I’m doing. I believe in “Chase dreams, not people”. Then she added " The biggest challenge I face is to make people aware of the benefits of these products. For people, it’s an ordinary soap with quite a high price. They don’t know about these magical oils and they're worth it. To deal with this issue, I have also started with my blog. This blog is focused on essential oils and their benefits. so one can use these oils in day-to-day life to get rid of lots of health problems " Chetna has successfully delivered few orders as of now and her customers love the products. The reviews she is receiving are fantastic which has helped her to win reorders from existing customers. Her focus is to acquire the online market first and then she will move her focus to the offline market. Chetna is also a social media influencer and is very much active on Instagram. She keeps on sharing tips and tricks using essential oil for flawless skin and hair. She loves chemical-free natural products and keeps her audience entertain with good organic content. In the end, She conveyed these valuable lines to our readers. "Being an entrepreneur nurtured me in the best way possible. As women, multitasking comes naturally to us and that’s our biggest strength. Lastly, I want to say take risks and be consistent and do whatever it takes to fulfil your dream. The only thing between you and your dream is reluctant YOU." If you want to know more about Balm Tree, here's the website link www.balmtree.in You Can Follow Balm Tree- official page on Instagram: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balmtree1 If you want to follow Chetna Madan, here's the link Instagram.com/iammadanchetna

काही मुलाखती मैफिली सारख्या असतात , एकदा सुरू झाली की मस्त रंगत जातात आताची चिन्मयी सोबत ची मुलाखत ह्याच प्रकारात मोडणारी होती . तिचा चित्रकलेचा प्रवास अगदी अनौपचारिक पद्धतीने उलगडला गेला रंग आणि त्यावर आधारलेलं आयुष्य ह्यावर ती अगदी भरभरून बोलली त्याचे श्रेय गुरूंना आणि वडीलधाऱ्यांना द्यायला ती विसरली नाही मानसीने सूर दिलेल्या गाण्यांना तिने कागदावर योग्य पद्धतीने उतरवून दाखविले तेही एकदा नाही तब्बल चार वेळा . लेखिका व कवयित्री शिद्दत ने विचारलेल्या रॅपिड फायर च्या प्रश्नांची अगदी दिलखुलास उत्तरे दिली प्रेक्षकांनी उत्तम प्रतिसाद देत चिन्मयी च्या कलाकृती चे मनापासून कौतुक केलं जे कोणी आज ही मुलाखत पाहू शकले नाहीत , त्यांनी ह्या लिंक वर जावून ही मुलाखत पाहावी भाग 1 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQEGGJZDG5r/?utm_medium=copy_link भाग 2 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQEQVZCD5mS/?utm_medium=copy_link

Team StayFeatured was extremely happy for organizing a session titled "Language and Knowledge " with Eduwrite, Pune based institute. This session covered a variety of aspects of foreign languages and self-directed learning, how to make learning fun and become future-ready, was hosted by Prachetan Potdar and delivered by Anup Pohare , Gargi Anil Limaye the founders of Eduwrite Institute a Pune based educational institution. Students and teachers found the session informative and stimulating. This session is full of testimonials, tips theories, and guidance. A lot of ex-students, staff members marked their presence with tremendous response and enthusiasm. If you missed all these vibes, don't forget to view our IGTV Part 1 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CP-8Y-TDR4K/?utm_medium=copy_link Part 2 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CP_EGP8j64M/?utm_medium=copy_link You can follow "Eduwrite" on this Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/eduwrite_institute/ Their official website is: http://eduwrite.in/ About Eduwrite: "Eduwrite” Institute established in the year 2013 has assisted over 5000+ students from various professional backgrounds with their German Language skills. Throughout the year, the Institute offers different German Language courses according to the candidate's requirements. Eduwrite also offers consultation for Higher education overseas. Especially Germany. It is also an IELTS registration centre along with coaching for the same. The courses designed are for anybody and everybody from youth to professional, businessmen and women, students, working executives and visitors who wish to learn excellent German Language for personal or professional reasons.

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the PSU banking sector, Indian Bank and Practo have joined hands to empower the bank’s employees , both existing and former, and their family members with Practo’s signature corporate health and wellness plans during this pandemic. Indian Bank is one of India’s first financial institutions to adopt a digital-first approach in strengthening its employee initiatives amid the COVID-19 crisis, by opting for Practo’s round-the-clock healthcare services . More than 74,000 present and retired staff members of the bank will benefit from these health plans that provide specialities convenient, affordable, and 24*7 access to high-quality care. From online consultations with verified doctors across 23+ specialties (including General Physician, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry) and preventive health check-ups to meeting pharmaceutical needs and conducting general healthcare sessions, these health plans are specially crafted keeping in mind the demands of working professionals . Shri Shenoy Vishwanath V, ED HRM, Indian Bank said , “Employees are our most invaluable resources who are at the centre of our business, driving our vision of delivering excellence in financial services and acting as our brand ambassadors. Amidst this pandemic, it is our duty to stand by our employees, both serving and retired, and their family members, and ensure they have access to quality healthcare from the comfort of their homes. We are looking forward to strengthening our employee welfare measures by opting for this first-of-its-kind initiative, Practo’s round-the-clock healthcare services. Siddhartha Nihalani, VP - Product Growth , Practo, said , “Instant access to speciality care from anywhere in the country is the future of healthcare in India. And this partnership with Indian Bank further amplifies Practo’s vision to make quality healthcare affordable for a billion+ citizens. We are happy to associate with an Indian bank, as it will help provide timely medical assistance to 2L+ employees and their family members. During the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of organizations opted for Practo’s corporate health and wellness plans, making them an integral part of employee benefits. Supported by a team of more than one lakh doctors, Practo is committed to increasing medical access for more Indians.” This partnership underpins the government’s vision to take the country and its people towards a digital future that fosters greater connectivity and a more efficient healthcare system. By enabling an omnichannel approach to delivering care, more people can be taken into the fold of quality advanced medical care. To successfully drive this initiative and help ensure optimal outcomes, Practo will be closely working with Indian Bank and its support through different stages - from onboarding to sharing utilization insights . About Indian Bank: Established The government in 1907, Indian Bank is a premier Public Sector Bank with a dominant Pan-India presence. Government of India owns 88.06% of the shareholding. It is the First Public Sector Bank to install ATM at Harbour, Madras in 1989. The Bank has a vast branch network with 6004 branches, 5428 ATMs & BNAs, 9095 BCs, overseas branches in Colombo and Singapore in addition to over 225 overseas correspondent banks. The government of India had announced the Amalgamation of Allahabad Bank – a bank with 155 years legacy – into Indian Bank in 2019. Indian Bank commenced its operation as an amalgamated entity from 1st April 2020. The integration of CBS systems of both the Banks was completed on 14th February 2021. Indian Bank has constantly thrived to adopt the latest technology and modify its techniques. Apart from various initiatives undertaken by Indian Bank, one of the out-of-the-box initiatives was the launch of MSME Prerana – an Online Business Mentoring Programme for MSME entrepreneurs launched by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance, Govt. of India on 6th October 2020. It is a Pan-India Programme in vernacular languages (in all states / UTs), presently running in UP and Tamil Nadu. To strengthen this initiative, Indian Bank also launched Ind SpringBoard, financing for Startups and entered into MOU with IIT Madras - Incubation Cell, IISc Bangalore and M/s. The Chennai Angels for identifying the eligible Startups for bank finance. Over the years, Indian Bank has set new benchmarks in providing efficient banking services to its different client groups and has also emerged as a front–runner in delivering excellent customer service. About Practo: Practo , the country’s leading integrated healthcare company, connects the entire health ecosystem together – patients, doctors, clinics, hospitals, pharmacy, diagnostics, and other partners, to generate exceptional value and service for all, especially the end consumers. It integrates different parts of the patients’ healthcare journey so they can have one seamless experience, right from finding and booking an appointment with verified doctors, consulting verified doctors online with ETA as low as 60 seconds, getting medicine and lab tests at the doorstep, and accessing insightful health articles authored by verified doctors. Practo also makes software products that help healthcare providers ranging from small clinics to large hospitals digitize and deliver more efficient and higher quality healthcare to millions of patients around the world. As technology becomes an integral part of healthcare, Practo has also become an essential enabler in helping doctors understand the nuances of managing and securely storing all health data. Practo encrypts all data with 256-bit encryption, uses HIPAA compliant data centres, and is one of the few healthcare companies to be ISO 27001 certified. Practo is present in 20 countries, helps 18 crore+ patients a year and connects patients with 1 lakh+ verified doctor partners.

Ashish Patel, 36, is an Environmentalist at heart residing in Parnera town in Valsad district of South Gujarat. He works as a Senior Executive in the Quality Control Department at pharmaceuticals giant Sun Pharma plant in Silavasa. Parnera has historic, spiritual and religious significance. Parnera Hill once had a fort erected in the 15th century, later captured by Sultan Muhamad Shah Begda. Later in the sixteenth century, the Portuguese of Daman conquered it and later during the Peshwa era, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj gloriously visited Parnera Fort on his way back from Surat. The hilltop is blessed with temples of Deity Kali Mata, Deity Ambika (Chamunda) Mata and the great Lord Shiva. It also possesses a mosque of Chand Pir Baba Dargah. Today, nearby people visit it for hiking, trekking, recreational, spiritual and religious purposes from nearby localities. Ashish was visiting the Parnera hilltop once in 2016 along with his companions and got an idea to take the onus of tree plantation to enrich biodiversity. From 2017 he started executing the idea and his efforts made him enlarge the group with members from nearby localities. Every Sunday he spends three hours digging the soil, ploughing, planting sampling, watering the saplings and trees and cultivates the varying portions of the hilly area. When the locals request him to visit their place for tree plantation he happily agrees. His five years of endurance has made 700 trees live which includes categories like Neem, Bamboo, Mango among varying others and he plans to plant 150 saplings annually. He likes to call his group Swatch Bharat. His friends join him in carrying water in cannons, digging, ploughing, bringing saplings and contributing in varying ways as Climate Warriors. Apart from tree plantation, Ashish is involved in other social activities as well. He distributed food and groceries to the needy in the 2020 lockdown and also arranged for an oxygen cylinder for a Covid-19 patient with the help of an affiliated NGO. “I want the future generation to have a green pollution-free zone in my locality and that’s my only motive and inspiration to carry out this task. I am grateful to the people who accompany me on Sunday mornings for this selfless activity and contribute happily. Climate change is for real. The 13th Goal of UN SDGs which is Climate Action is something we all need to consider and give a thought to ourselves and our future generations. Tree plantation is one of the tasks we can do. But other things like reducing plastic usage, waste management, recycling among others can also be considered by the responsible thought process citizens and everyone can make difference through their efforts. My thought-process is simple – plant trees, inspire others through actions and make a small difference”, states Eco-Warrior Ashish Patel. The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is today.

Riding on the back of stellar performances by companies like Tata, Adani, SBI and Reliance, India’s market capitalization to GDP ratio in FY21 is higher than the long-term average of 77% Indian companies have had a strong showing in recent months despite the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The market capitalization of BSE firms hit $3 trillion in May following a splendid performance by companies like Reliance, Infosys and Tata. Additionally, the market capitalization to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio hit a decadal high of 103.47%. The contraction of the economy seems to have left Indian companies unfazed as they continued to rally. Eight companies added a total of Rs 1.39 lakh crore to their market valuation as the stock market made valuable gains. Reliance Industries Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys were the top gainers as their market valuations rose to Rs 13,28,049.94 crore, Rs 11,63,018.74 crore and Rs 5,98,604.10 crore, respectively. Other gainers include HDFC, Adani and SBI . The shares of the nation’s top lender jumped to new highs, pulling its market capitalization to just 4% short of the Rs 4 trillion marks. Owing to a strong quarterly performance, SBI stocks have gone through the roof, registering an increase of 21%. The bank’s excellent record during the pandemic has surprised many, especially foreign institutional investors who may be looking to invest in it. Riding on a spectacular wave of recent successes is the Adani Group . Its shares blew past the benchmark index in May and resulted in the group’s market capitalization crossed the trillion mark and hit Rs 1.52 trillion. The group’s market cap has almost doubled since the new year began and witnessed a jump of at least 6.5 times in market capitalization since the pandemic hit in March 2020. Riding on the back of stellar performances by companies like Tata , Adani, SBI and Reliance , India’s market capitalization to GDP ratio in FY21 is higher than the long-term average of 77%. Interestingly, BSE’s record market capitalization comes at a time when FIIs have been letting go of Indian equities. The sudden change in fortune is sure to draw the attention of potential investors as the market comes around.