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Artist. G.Sridalaadevi is a National reputed artist who was born and bought up in Pondicherry and currently settled in Chennai ,Tamil Nadu. She is the founder of Pondicherry Art Akademy which is being a platform for many Indian Artists and School students to establish their painting talent.   Recently she got selected to be part of seven days National Women Artists’ Painting Camp at Kanyakumari to mark the International Women’s Day and 75 years of   Indian Independence organized by South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur in association with Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai. Totally 39 Women artists were selected to be part of this Camp.   The concept given to the artists on this camp was “Andaman Jail and Biography of great freedom fighter Veer Savarkar”. Sridalaadevi has done two paintings in 40 x30 inches size. She had used Acrylic as medium to create the painting. The 1 st painting depicts how veer was imprisoned and tortured in a cellular jail by the British to make ...

Medimix the flagship brand from the renowned AVA group today announced the launch of its new range of Hand Sanitizer Gel. Medimix Hand Sanitizer Gel brings out the age-old goodness of Medimix in a unique hand sanitizing formulation. Hand Sanitizers, unlike Hand Washes are generally not washed off from hands upon usage. Natural sanitizers are the best option to keep away from harsh chemicals which tends to dry-out the skin quickly. Medimix hand sanitizer gel brings the age old goodness of Medimix in a unique hand sanitizing formulation. It contains only 100% natural perfumes & moisturizers and is free from all types of artificial colouring agents, thus making Medimix Hand Sanitizer a safe solution. Innovative combination and blend of natural ingredients including aloe vera, thulasi and natural glycerine are used; which has proven to have powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which offers 99.9% germ protection. The sanitizers will be available in 50 ml and 250 ml bott...

 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, a part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, today announced that Mr. R Velusamy, Chief of Global Product Development, has been appointed ‘Industry Chair’ at the esteemed Virginia Tech India Centre. Mr. Velusamy in his honorary role will create a vibrant research, entrepreneurial and Innovation ecosystem in the Asian region.  Outreach and International Affairs plays a major part in advancing Virginia Tech’s international agenda to strengthen its global presence . Virginia Tech India is one of the five global centers , focusing on research, innovation and advanced training.  On his appointment, Mr . R Velusamy said, “I am greatly honoured with this appointment and it is humbling to have the support of the administration at Virgina Tech India Centre and my peers at Mahindra. The accomplishments of the Centre and its stakeholders are testament to the work ethic and cooperation of everyone. The key objective will be to maintain the legac...

Continuing with its focus on digital first experience, Vi has introduced another industry first service for its customers enabling them to conveniently do their recharges and pay bills anywhere, anytime. Vi customers can now enjoy on the spot seamless payments and recharges through its AI powered Virtual Agent VIC on its Digital Assets and also on WhatsApp. Vi   postpaid and prepaid customers can now avail this personalised digital payments service which works across all payment gateways / UPI. Vi prepaid customers can recharge with any prepaid pack instantly in just two clicks from the Virtual Agent VIC, including WhatsApp. This initiative is in line with Vi’s intent to make its customer’s life simpler, faster and provide a personalized user experience on digital payments. In addition, this personalized user experience on Digital Payments aligns with the evolution of mobile-based consumer behavior and drives a healthy adoption. Last year, Vi became the first operator to intr...

  Country’s largest commercial bank, State Bank of India (SBI) has been awarded the mandate for the first SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) linked ECB deal by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).   SOFR is an identified replacement for USD LIBOR which is expected to be phased out at the end of 2021. The sunset has been triggered by the decision of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in UK not to compel contributing banks for LIBOR calculation after December 2021. On this occasion, Deputy Managing Director (International Banking Group), Shri C Venkat Nageswar, said, “It is the first SOFR deal in the ECB space and the transaction demonstrates SBI’s position as a leader in aligning its systems and processes to embrace Alternate Reference Rates (ARRs). IOCL, the largest public sector Oil Marketing Company in India, by availing the first SOFR linked ECB, will set the pace for smooth transition by Indian Corporates to ARR mechanism.”

Team of doctors from GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai has successfully accomplished Tamil Nadu’s first ever fully Robotic Kidney Transplantation on a 36 years old female patient Mrs. Kavitha (name changed) who had suffered from kidney disease for the last 8 years. When the whole world is celebrating Women’s Day, Mrs. Kavitha couldn’t have asked for a more precious gift from the man of her life. Yes, Mr. Kumar (name changed), her husband donates a kidney to his wife and both are extremely happy now. Live Related Kidney Transplantation is a quicker option for patients with kidney failure, whereas waiting time for cadaveric kidney transplantation may take years. Live Kidney Transplantation has been regularly done in GEM Hospital and Research Center over the last 2 years with a 100 percent success rate. GEM hospital is one among the few centers which routinely do keyhole surgery for removal of donor kidney called Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy. Most often, donors are ready to ...

  Emerald Haven Realty Ltd (TVS Emerald), a TVS group company, has partnered with Zolo Stays to avail the services of finding a tenant for their apartment. The service will now be available for customers of TVS Emerald Lighthouse, the lifestyle residential offering by the brand. The project, located right opposite Embassy IT Park on the 200 ft. Radial Road in Pallavaram, is expected to benefit from the huge rental demand that this micro-market is expected to witness over the next few quarters. To cater to this opportunity, TVS Emerald has tied-up with Zolo Stays.   This will also add to the value proposition of Lighthouse, to both the customers of Zolo Stays and the asset owner, as they can enjoy the combined benefits of the unique design along with amenities at Lighthouse, and the value added services of Zolo Stays.

As a first for the real estate industry, India’s leading real estate conglomerate, K Raheja Corp, has announced that it will cover the cost of Covid-19 vaccination for all its employees in its offices across India. As India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive is in its advanced stages, and as business resumes, companies are re-opening and employees are returning to their offices. As the country celebrates National Vaccination Day on March 16th, the company announces its initiative to ensure the safety of their employees, where K Raheja Corp will cover the vaccination costs, while encouraging employees to join the drive to making India free of the pandemic. While the vaccination process is voluntary, the company is encouraging employees to proceed with the vaccination in interest of their own safety as well as colleagues at the workplace.   This initiative is in alignment with the Government’s efforts to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.    Speaking about this initiat...

The 6th National Painting Exhibition 2021 comprising of 59 talented and creative women artist organised by Pondicherry Art Akademy was inaugurated on 5th March 2021 at Varija Art Gallery, Dakshina Chitra, ECR, Chennai. Senior Artist and Cine Art Director M.Jayakumar (JK) inaugurated the show and congratulated the participants and wished the akademy for their continue effort. Akademy's Founder & Secretary Artist. G.Sridalaadevi welcomed the gathering and hosted the show. The president of Akademy Kalaimamani.Artist.K.K.Segar, honored the chief guests. Senior Artist. Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Head-Dept.of Visual Arts, Kalakshetra- Chennai has lighted kuthuvilakku and released the catalog of the show which contains the detail of the participating artists including their painting images. She also asked the participants to keep painting and to observe the nature which will inspire them every day. Artist Gita Hudson, Painter, Filmmaker & Curator of Dakshina Chitra has received ...

  India’s leading telecom brand, Vi collaborates with Disney+ Hotstar, one of India’s leading video streaming platforms to bring high quality entertainment and a year full of Cricket to Vi customers. This coming-together aims to bring the best of video content to Indians across the two most popular genres of Entertainment and Cricket. With the new packs, Vi customers   will now be able to watch everything that Disney+ Hotstar VIP has to offer – right from 12 months of non-stop cricketing action to the latest blockbuster movies in Hindi & Tamil (Ajay Devgan’s Bhuj: The Pride of India, Abhishek Bachchan’s The Big Bull, Arya’s Teddy), the best of global movies and shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu, including Marvel’s Super Hero movies & shows (The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man 3), latest animation movies (The Lion King, Frozen 2), popular kids shows (Doraemon, Shinchan), and exclusive Hotstar Specials (Live Telecast, OK Computer, Spe...

  State Bank of India (SBI), as a public institution, has always endeavored to fulfill its developmental role for every Indian. To be in sync with the Bank’s philosophy, Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG), a vertical of SBI has recognized the role of women in nation-building by celebrating International Women’s Day and organizing   “Annadan” or “Food Donation” across the country. The donation is for 47 needy NGOs engaged in empowerment of women undertaken by 65 branches of SARG that donated food materials like rice, wheat flour, edible oil, sugar, pulses and salt worth approximately Rs. 10,00,000. International Women’s Day function at SARG, Corporate Centre, was inaugurated by Ms. Shabnam Narayan, CGM (SARG) by lighting the lamp. CGM Ma’am in her address appreciated the role of URJA Trust in empowering the homeless young women in claiming their rightful place in society. CGM further dwelt upon the gender inequality issues both at home and at the workplace and the need t...