Rail ticket confirmation predictor ConfirmTKT secures angel funding

Confirmtkt.com  (best option to check pnr status , live train status) a startup that predicts train ticket confirmation chances based on historical trends, has secured angel funding from Pravin Agarwala and other angel investors. 

Confirm Ticket Online Solutions Pvt Ltd, which owns and operates ConfirmTKT, will use the money to improve its technology backbone and for adding new staffers, the company said.

In India, about 2.2 million tickets are booked daily. Of this, 30 per cent tickets end up being on the waiting list. “Based on our predictions, train travelers would be able to make ‘intelligent, data driven decisions’ on whether they should book a ticket or not,” said Sripad Vaidya, co-founder of Confirm TKT.

Using artificial intelligence, the company also gives alternative suggestion to users on how they can increase chances of getting a confirmed seat. For instance, it asks users to go in for a break journey/change of train to benefit from quotas that different cities on the route may have.

Agarwala, a serial entrepreneur, currently heads several technology-led startups. In addition, he is the co-founder and CEO of BetterPlace safety solutions. For several years, he led the cloud-based computing division for SAP as vice-president. ConfirmTKT did not disclose names of the other investors who put money in this round.

ConfirmTKT was launched in July 2014 by Vaidya and Dinesh Kumar Kotha. Kotha handles technology while Vaidya leads analytic and operations at ConfirmTKT. Prior to starting this, Kotha was working with Bangalore-based O9 solutions while Vaidya was employed with Chennai-based ExcelaCom Technologies.

The company claims to have served 180,000 users on Android and 16,000 users on the Windows mobile platform. On the desktop version, ConfirmTKT claims to have attracted 350,000 unique users last year.

So how does ConfirmTKT plan to monetise its services?

“We would grow as a ticket discovery tool with the primary focus on showing people all the possible ways to travel with a confirmed ticket. Currently we show alternative travel options for trains and soon we will be into other modes of transport like buses and flights,” said Vaidya.

The company also plans to partner with other online travel agencies to work as an affiliate. “We even have plans to launch taxi bookings on our app which would also drive revenue,” he added.

ConfirmTKT competes with Trainman, which was founded last year by Mohammed Amir, an IIT Roorkee computer science graduate. Indiarailinfo.com also renders intelligence around tickets and trains.

Source: https://www.vccircle.com/rail-ticket-confirmation-predictor-confirmtkt-secures-angel-funding/

Parallel Wireless Adds 2G Capabilities to Their 3G/4G End-to-End SDR Solution

Innovative Approach Allows Operators to Easily and Cost-Effectively Deploy, Expand, and Future-Proof 2G Networks

NewsPatrolling.com / Glamourtreat.com – Parallel Wireless, Inc., the leader in making cellular deployments as easy and cost-effective as Wi-Fi, today announced the addition of 2G capabilities to their end-to-end cellular network technology. This solution will bring network virtualization principles (NFV) to 2G/GSM to reduce cost and complexity of rolling out or expanding 2G networks while enabling cost-effective migration to 3G/4G. This will benefit the 40% of emerging markets who will still use 2G in 2020 (according to GSMA), as well as developed markets refarming 2G spectrum for use in NB-IoT.

This solution utilizes two main components from Parallel Wireless:

1.      HetNet Gateway (HNG), the industry’s only 3GPP-compliant 2G/3G/4G network orchestrator that virtualizes essential network functionalities on one platform to enable network simplification and automated maintenance. By unifying and orchestrating any G on a software-upgradable platform, HNG also paves the way for 5G.

2.      Converged Wireless System (CWS), world’s first 2G/3G/4G base station built using commodity silicon combines Baseband Unit (BBU), Remote Radio Head (RRH), edge router, and flexible backhaul in one small form factor. CWS can provide any combination of 2G/3G/4G access simultaneously and delivers the highest RF output to cover the furthest distance for roughly half the price.

With the intelligence of HetNet Gateway and the flexibility of CWS, this innovative solution delivers the following benefits to global operators:

·         Cost-Effective Network Upgradability via Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Functionality

By integrating GSM, UMTS, and LTE on the same form factor, operators can provide 2G access and seamlessly migrate to 3G/4G capabilities at their own pace and budget with a software upgrade from HNG, without replacing the equipment onsite.

·         Improved End-User Experience

Since all traffic, licensed or unlicensed, is orchestrated by HetNet Gateway’s virtualized real-time 2G/3G/4G SON, this solution allows end-users to switch between cellular and Wi-Fi technologies automatically without impacting their experience.

·         Architectural and Operational Simplification

Through HNG’s Network Function Elimination (NFE) approach, operators can combine 2G, 3G, 4G gateway functionalities on one platform to simplify deployment and maintenance of any G networks. Real-time SON on HetNet Gateway automates ongoing maintenance via self-optimization capabilities.

·         Lowest TCO on the Market

Easy installation and the ability to run 2G/3G/4G on one solution along with flexible in-band relay/meshing backhaul reduces operators’ CAPEX. Lowest power consumption and network automation reduces OPEX, so operators can increase profitability throughout the entire network lifecycle.

Supporting quotes

Peter Jarich, VP and Chief Analyst, Global Data said:

“There are still many markets around the world where 2G deployments continue and will need to be supported into the future. 2G R&D, however, is not always a priority for every network vendor.  Support for 2G is a logical move for Parallel Wireless, building on their 3G/4G deployments and an architecture designed for flexibility. For operators looking to serve emerging markets while investing in future network expansions, the capabilities will be welcomed.”

Rajesh Mishra, Founder and CTO, Parallel Wireless, said:

“As part of our mission to connect the unconnected and improve people’s lives, providing reliable, cost-effective 2G coverage is essential. By adding 2G capabilities to our solution, we can now offer cost savings and network simplification for any G cellular network to make it economically viable for operators to connect the unconnected. With the ability to cost-effectively upgrade from 2G to 4G, this solution also creates a network architecture that is 5G-ready today.”

AirPay Partnered with Oracle Hospitality

NewsPatrolling.com / Glamourtreat.com : AirPay India's only omnichannel payments company providing enterprise software as a service (SaaS) solution to its clients to accept inbound payments from consumers (C2B) and process outbound payments to pay vendors (B2B) has partnered with Oracle Hospitality network to provide payment solutions for all its customers, especially as more and more transactions are now digital. 

Amit Kapoor, CEO and Co-Founder, AirPay, speaks about how hotels can re-invent consumer engagement on their portals. “What’s on top of everyone’s mind? Bookings and payments. Everyone wants to present an omnichannel option to consumers who are constantly searching on social media platforms via their tablets, mobile phones, and computers.  This provides an opportunity to engage the consumer there itself,” he says.

Speaking about the way he expects the Indian market to change, Kapoor adds, “The number of integrations that the IT team of a hotel manages is commendable, but as technologies change, consumers adopt them faster than anyone else. Data is key and we parse it real time so there is never a reason why you need to come back to the payment processor to know what the data is. What level of spenders were your cardholders? How effective were your campaigns? These things are important for you to know the next time you are doing a marketing campaign. You will be surprised that at a five-star hotel chain, the State Bank of India card is the most preferred card. It could just be because of the location you are in.”

Kapoor feels that the Indian market is currently a completely fragmented space with a different PMS and a different CIS. “Some big brands even have different solution providers for mobile just because they believe that the big guys take too long to deliver. If you have a call centre, most of them are very disconnected from the main CIS and the main reservation system because they still believe in working in batches,” he adds. AirPay claims to be India’s only omnichannel Saa S payments platform. “The goal is to become device and channel agnostic. The product itself is not an app, it is only a browser. It allows you to control permissions to your staff and you can control who can see what. We require 35 days to integrate with any partner. It is also for groups that are managed by someone else. The solution offers a single point-of-sale terminal. The customer never leaves the hotel’s page for payment. It also has integrated channel managers such as Expedia, Booking.com, etc.,” Kapoor explains.

Travis Macauley, Solutions Manager – Hotels, Oracle, says, “The Indian market is looking for updated solutions. I think the customer of today expects good technology in the business. All of the chains in India – Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, Hyatt, etc., are in unique locations outside of Delhi and Mumbai. Goa is a huge resort area and all of our customers are strategically located where people want to holiday. Better experience can happen through better technology.”

He underlines some of the factors affecting the industry globally, specifically technological factors. Speaking about online behaviour among consumers, he says, “We expect internet devices to reach a count of 50 billion by 2020. There will also be an exponential increase in mobile subscribers as well as expectations in guest experience.”

Some of the industry transformations include: cloud services, personalised loyalty programs, Internet of Things (IoT) such as in-room technology and presence on social media and the reaction time to feedback and complaints. Macauley also touched upon who ‘millennials’ are and why it is important for hotels to identify and attract them. According to him, 94 per cent of millennials prefer hotel confirmations and updates via email. They are more receptive to personalised messages and are impacted by online reviews. Almost 64 per cent of milliennials have downloaded and used a hotel mobile app. For India, he says, the WhatsApp tool is gaining immense popularity.

To this, Macauley adds, “The IT department of a hotel tends to stockpile old hardware. About 25 per cent of the total expense is spent on innovation, but 75 per cent is spent on maintenance, integration, and doing routine tasks, as per Forrester Research 2016. Hotels are migrating to the cloud technology because of its security and efficient back-up.”

He added that hotels should move to cloud because of the following reasons:

● No server logistics are required, so hotels save on installation and travel expenses

 ● It allows hotels to copy template data from one property to another

● It allows for reduced on-premise hardware leading to fewer installation days

 ● Being on cloud offers scalability if hotels are looking at expanding or downsizing

 ● It allows access from anywhere

Oracle’s Simphony Jay Sherman, Senior Manager, Sales Consulting, Hotel POS, Oracle Hospitality (Asia Pacific & Japan), speaks about Oracle’s next-gen POS solution called Simphony, which is an integrated business suite that can be customised as per the hotel. “Guests can order dinner as soon as they land in the city through a mobile application. Hoteliers can study the analytics and provide customised Offers. For instance, guests who order whiskey often can be sent offers on it. It is also a real-time operational and analytical tool that allows only that hotel to see the controls. So, permissions can be adjusted to include only those people who need access to it,” he explains.

Sherman adds that Oracle Hospitality has customers all over India, but mostly Delhi, where a lot of the larger hoteliers are headquartered. “The market itself is significant. It is merely a matter of signing up for our software as a service solution. Smaller restaurants or hotels can also benefit from this,” he says.

​SSP to expand presence in India with new franchise deal

SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, is to expand its presence in the Indian food and beverage market with the agreement of a franchise deal with World Iconic Brand (WIB) hospitality.

SSP operates an extensive portfolio of more than 400 international, national, and local brands. Three of its most popular brands are coffee shop Ritazza, Upper Crust bakery and Millie’s Cookies. It operates in over 30 countries worldwide. In the UK, there are now 18 franchised Millie’s stores, and two Upper Crusts while in Romania there are two Ritazzas. The company has recently signed agreements in Qatar and Saudi Arabia for Millie’s.

Franchise India owned subsidiary, World Iconic Brand (WIB) hospitality has taken master franchise rights of the for three brands in India. The company will be responsible for franchising the brands in India via area developers who will operate the stores themselves as well as sub-franchising.

"With the continued growth in the Indian market we were keen to establish a partner that not only had experience of franchising but also access to a potential franchisees with a track record of success,” said Sukh Tiwana, commercial director of SSP Group. “We are delighted to have found this in WIB. We look forward to growing the presence of our key brands in India with WIB as master franchisor over the coming months and years".

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With an expertise in the field of franchising, WIB will be providing SSP Global with an extensive knowledge, brand and operational expertise for the Indian market. Being the leading franchising authority in the country, it will offer the brand access to investors, online and hardcopy marketing channels along with various franchise exhibitions.

Mr. Tony White, chairman, WIB said, “We are excited to join hands with SSP in bringing these three global brands into the Indian market. The powerhouse of a global operator such as SSP mixed with the local knowledge of the team at WIB means that we have a unique and profitable model tailored for the Indian market. We have plans to accelerate the footprint of each brand via an area development model.”

What is confirmtkt.com all about?

Confirmtkt.com is one of the leading Train App PNR predictors for IRCTC and Indian Railway which is supported by an exclusive and competent algorithm which guesses your IRCTC PNR in seconds based on chronological trends. It also supports you in deciding whether to reserve or not if the train is in waitlist.

So next time when you are going to book the IRCTC train ticket you should visit this website. This site helps you to experience a pleasure and comfort filled journey.  This site is the one-stop solution which helps you to get a confirm ticket and you need not panic about the travel later on.

You can foresee PNR confirmation status after booking rail ticket and find out all the feasible option to get a confirmed train ticket for your railway ticket reservation. Confirmtkt is India's is actually a leading website for checking the PNR status, live train running status  of your train seat, e rail ticket availability and IRCTC ticket booking status. In this site, you need to enter your PNR details and everything will be there displayed on your screen.

The rail ticket status along with PNR status affirmation forecast is made accessible at your fingertips with a great amount of accuracy and speed. Over 10 lakh people trust this site for checking their Indian rail status and PNR status availability. This site also provides the latest Indian Railways/IRCTC train information to keep the public updated.

Other features related to railways provided by this site are- Train Search - Seat / Berth Availability with predictions, PNR Status – plus confirmation predictions, Time Table/Schedule - with Offline access, Seat availability, Alternate Options, Manage your trips, Fare inquiry and fare calculator for Indian rail travelers.All types of trains covered Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani, Duronto Express, Garib Rath, Jan Shatabdi, Inter-city, Superfast Trains, double-decker, Sampark Kranti, mail express and passenger trains etc.

This site makes sure that the visitors experience the best journey of their lifetime. Other than solving your issues regarding rail ticketing, this site also provides solutions for people who need an outstation cab, want to book hotels etc. Even they help you to book a bus ticket online and you can even cancel that through this site. This site also has a mobile app which you can download and make a perfect and convenient use.

Thus confirmtkt.com is basically a one-stop solution for all the problems related to travel and stay.

Abhijeet Sawant sings for a Gujarati film Hu Tara Ishq Maa

NewsPatrolling.com / Glamourtreat.com  :  Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who rose to fame as a winner of the first Indian Idol, is back with his soulful voice. Abhijeet has lent his voice to the Gujarati flick “Hu Tara Ishq Maa” Party Anthem under the production of Blue Diamond Production House, which is released by V Music. It’s a party number where you can’t just go off the beat. Abhijeet has sung “Yaaron Ke Yaar” Penned by Dilip Rawal and Music directed by Varun Likhate a Hindi track in the Gujarati Movie featuring debutant Suraj Kumar and actress Priya Soni. 

People these days plan a party every weekend, after the long hectic working week. No party is complete without Dance Party Songs, Hu Tara Ishq Maa gives you must have a party song on your list. The film directed by Raj Boricha and Chanda Patel produced by Chanda Patel. The film is all set to hit the theatre on 3rd November. 

What is milk Processing?

Milk is a product of everyday consumption. From the little buds to the oldies, milk is a necessary element for the bones. Some people have toned, some double toned and some prefer full-fat milk variants according to their physique and age. Milk, before consumption is processed so that all the impurities are removed. This is done especially by the people who sell packet milk. The milk that you procure directly from the diary does not undergo this process. The diary or milk product manufacturers (Niryas.com) keep a special note that processing is done in the best manner so that final product does not harm the human body and is safe for consumption.

The processing of milk is done in big plants where the type required is separated. Like special procedure is done for the toning of milk such as the fat is removed. Full cream processing is one such process that makes the milk perfectly toned. All this is done before packing the milk for the market.  For the surplus cream separated from the milk processing, is stored by the dairy or milk product manufacturer and is sent for further sale.

Basically, there is a chain process which is followed for milk processing. The first phase is separation wherein the milk is heated to operating temperature and the cream is removed. In the next stage, Pasteurization is done. Here all the harmful bacteria are killed. This is done to increase the shelf life of the milk product.

This is followed by Homogenisation. In this step, a mechanical healing is done to avoid a layer of cream from separating out in finished milk. Milk is forced at high pressures from narrow tubes, breaking up the fat into small particles which do not recombine, thus it results in a milk product which has a great texture and taste. 

After this comes the stage of Secondary Processing and Packaging. All the left out treatment is done and then the packaging takes places. During the packaging phase, special care is taken that milk is packaged in the best condition and all the safety measures are taken into account to ensure that the milk stays usable for a longer shelf life.

These steps are performed with the help of latest technology. This packed milk is fit for consumption as it has adhered to the standards released by the government for safe milk processing. It is the prime responsibility of the dairy or milk products manufacturer to take utmost great care during the processing of milk.

MY EXPERIENCE IN RAILWAY STATION

NewsPatrolling.com : It was a beautiful day since I wake up early in the morning around 4’o clock, what a breezy cool wind, taking my baggage I started my journey from Tirunelveli to Chennai, the capital of our state. Railway station is like a dragon’s cave.Even on a summer seasons, gloomy atmosphere prevailing everywhere. Small fireflies flying on the corner of the platform. A man was preparing coffee and delicious cardamom Tea, Lighting the stove burners in motels.A boy was arranging his daily newspaper for selling.The brightness is visible at a far distant place where the trains emerge out of the station. The train which enters come in with a gigantic sound as the roar of a dragon.  This is why I always imagine Railway station with a Dragon’s cave.

None of the person in the station is in normal state of mind. A few have arrived earlier and are waiting impatiently for the train to come like me. They often sharpen their ears when the announcement is made. Few are in busy to look after the luggage and checking their train tickets. Usually the adventurous children receive scolding not only from their parents but from porters also.

After seeing this free ticket Adventurous Movie. An announcement is made that my train reaches platform Number3, All of sudden Mingling with the people floods, I begin to search my name in the respective compartment and get in to my seat peeing through the window.

Only five minutes are left for the train’s departure. one rushes for the best seat and request the co-passengers to adjust, is the case in reserved compartments. While in unreserved compartments. There are no words to exclaim such a situation. It’s like a rat get trapped in the people crowd! Not to blame anyone, this is case in today’s Indian scenario. 

Around 5’ O clock the train started its mystery, at that time we can see lot and lot of lovable scenes. .A 50 year old father pushes a mineral water bottle to his sturdy son through the window.The guard blows his whistle and shake his green flag. The train hisses and starts. Family members and friends are really best doctors in this world giving lot of health advices, with a smile in their mouth. The ladies normally weep and the tears roll down the cheeks. Thousands of hand wave, oh what a glorious symbol of love and care! Then the crowd turns back to do their routine works and walk out of the station speedily to engage a taxi or auto rickshaw. They quickly forget their short stay in the Dragon’s den.

Human life is uncertain so always lead a Happy life, No one will bring anything and no one will get anything from this world so Help the Needy, Obey the senior citizens, Love your neighbours, Encourage the fellow guys, Try to adopt to any environment, Develop the sense of Equality, Face new challenges with guts, Tackle every hurdles, Approach every day with a smile and enjoy each and every moments in this world. Then success will always be yours!

Check Train pnr status, live train status , train running status with confirmtkt.com

Substantial decline in global measles deaths, but disease still kills 90 000 per year

NewsPatrolling.com (media partner of Niryas.com ) In 2016, an estimated 90 000 people died from measles – an 84% drop from more than 550 000 deaths in 2000 – according to a new report published today by leading health organizations. This marks the first time global measles deaths have fallen below 100 000 per year.

“Saving an average of 1.3 million lives per year through measles vaccine is an incredible achievement and makes a world free of measles seem possible, even probable, in our lifetime,” says Dr Robert Linkins, of the Measles and Rubella Initiative (MR&I) and Branch Chief of Accelerated Disease Control and Vaccine Preventable Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. M&RI is a partnership formed in 2001 of the American Red Cross, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Nations Foundation, UNICEF, and WHO.

Since 2000, an estimated 5.5 billion doses of measles-containing vaccines have been provided to children through routine immunization services and mass vaccination campaigns, saving an estimated 20.4 million lives.

“We have seen a substantial drop in measles deaths for more than two decades, but now we must strive to reach zero measles cases,” says Dr Jean-Marie Okwo-Bele, Director of WHO’s Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals. “Measles elimination will only be reached if measles vaccines reach every child, everywhere.”

The world is still far from reaching regional measles elimination goals. Coverage with the first of two required doses of measles vaccine has stalled at approximately 85% since 2009, far short of the 95% coverage needed to stop measles infections, and coverage with the second dose, despite recent increases, was only 64% in 2016.

Far too many children - 20.8 million - are still missing their first measles vaccine dose. More than half of these unvaccinated children live in six countries: Nigeria (3.3 million), India (2.9 million), Pakistan (2.0 million), Indonesia (1.2 million), Ethiopia (0.9 million), and Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.7 million). Since measles is a highly contagious viral disease, large outbreaks continue to occur in these and other countries in Europe and North America, putting children at risk of severe health complications such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, encephalitis, blindness, and death. 

Agencies noted that progress in reaching measles elimination could be reversed when polio-funded resources supporting routine immunization services, measles and rubella vaccination campaigns, and surveillance, diminish and disappear following polio eradication. Countries with the greatest number of measles deaths rely most heavily on polio-funded resources and are at highest risk of reversing progress after polio eradication is achieved.

“This remarkable drop in measles deaths is the culmination of years of hard work by health workers, governments and development agencies to vaccinate millions of children in the world’s poorest countries,” said Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, one of the world’s largest supporters of measles immunization programmes. “However we cannot afford to be complacent. Too many children are still missing out on lifesaving vaccines. To reach these children and set ourselves on a realistic road to measles elimination we need to dramatically improve routine immunization backed by strong health systems.”

Travel Smart with Smart App Confirmtkt.com

Train journeys are a great way to explore the myriad of interesting stories of Incredible India. However, due to the heavy rush, train journeys are often a challenging proposition. Nonetheless, such journeys can be made smooth and delightful if you use the right approach. A good option is to use the Confirmtkt App, which is essentially a one-stop-shop for all your train travel needs. The Confirmtkt App is the smartest idea to have arrived in the travel industry. More than 40 lakh travellers are already using it and have entrusted their faith in it. Let's take a look at how Confirmtkt.com App can make your train journeyscompletely hassle free and delightful.

PNR status prediction: Earlier, when people used to get waitlisted tickets, the only option was to pray to God to get it confirmed. Thankfully, you can now make very accurate PNR status prediction with the Confirmtkt App. Using data analytics, Confirmtkt App will let you know the possibility of your ticket getting confirmed. This way, you will be able to plan your journey accordingly. For example, if the possibility of getting a confirmed ticket is low, you can try to book tickets in other trains or choose other modes of travel.

Find hidden confirm seats: Railways target maximum utilization of their seats, so certain seats are reserved from starting to end station. Confirmtkt can help you find such seats, so that you can book a confirmed ticket. You will have to book from the station from where the confirm ticket is available and board from the station of your choice. This is one of the best features of Confirmtkt App.

Check seat availability: You can check seat availability on different trains. If the status is currently waitlisted, Confirmtkt App will show the prediction of getting a confirmedticket. You can choose to book your ticket in a train that has the highest probability of getting confirmed.

Offline train timings and schedule: Even when your network may be playing tricks, Confirmtkt will show you the train timings and schedule. These are saved on the device, so it works in the offline mode also.

Live train status: Get to know where a train is now, how much delayed it is and when will it reach your boarding station.

Train coach position: With Confirmtkt App, you can check the position of the coach, so that you do not have to run to board your train.

Quick, one-click train search: Just enter your boarding station, destination station and date of journey to get details of all trains and ticket availability on a single page.

Low battery and data usage:Charging a mobile phone can be a hassle on trains. This is why Confirmtkt App has been designed to use minimal battery. You will also save on data since Confirmtkt utilizes minimal data.

Bus tickets: Confirmtkt App also allows you to book bus tickets in a secure and safe manner. You also get the lowest prices for bus tickets.

The Confirmtkt App is just the thing you need to make your train journeys a delightful and hassle free affair. It’s a smart app that will enable you to travel smarter.

Takeda Donates $1 Million to Establish the Takeda Chair in Public Health at Asian University for Women

NewsPatrolling.com/Glamourtreat.com (partner : confirmtkt.com/pnr-status) - Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) ("Takeda") and Asian University for Women ("AUW") today jointly announced the establishment of the "Takeda Chair in Public Health" as the first endowed chair at AUW. 

With funding from Takeda, the Takeda Chair in Public Health will propel research and create opportunities for collaboration with scholars in public health. The Takeda Chair will also enable AUW to build upon its strengths to improve public health in developing and emerging countries, and to educate the next generation of leaders in Asia and the world. An endowed chair is the highest academic award that AUW can bestow upon a faculty member.

Haruhiko Hirate, Corporate Officer of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of Takeda commented, "It is our great pleasure to establish the Takeda Chair in Public Health as the first endowed chair at AUW, which provides high quality university education to hundreds of women. It reflects our global CSR strategy: prevention for health in developing countries, and promotion of diversity and inclusion everywhere."

Professor Nirmala Rao, OBE, FAcSS, Vice Chancellor of AUW stated, "AUW is delighted to establish the endowed Takeda Chair in Public Health which will support high quality programs of regional relevance to public health, foster formal linkages with the public health system to support timely and effective application of research into policies and practice, and stimulate innovative approaches in public health research and knowledge exchange. The Chair will educate and mentor the current and next generation of public health researchers, practitioners and policy makers. Takeda's donation will benefit AUW for long term, while rewarding exceptional academic performance, and attracting and retaining the most talented faculty to AUW."

About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a global, research and development-driven pharmaceutical company committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients by translating science into life-changing medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on oncology, gastroenterology and central nervous system therapeutic areas plus vaccines. Takeda conducts R&D both internally and with partners to stay at the leading edge of innovation. New innovative products, especially in oncology and gastroenterology, as well as Takeda's presence in Emerging Markets, are currently fueling the growth of Takeda. Around Takeda's 30,000 employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients, working with Takeda's partners in health care in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit https://www.takeda.com/newsroom/.

How to choose the right milk products manufacturer

Since the White Revolution was launched in India in 1970, there has been a phenomenal increase in the production of milk and milk products. India has achieved the milestone of being the largest milk producer in the world and has its eyes on other goals. However, if we look at the dairy industry from the consumer’sperspective, we see that there are many gaps in terms of quality of milk and milk products. One of the major problems is that not every milk products manufacturer follows the standard quality guidelines. In certain cases, there has been a tendency to overlook quality concerns and focus more on selling the goods and making profits. Government food administration agencies carry out inspections every year, but it’s not possible to cover each and every milk products manufacturer.

Since sub-standard milk can cause serious health problems, people should choose only reputed milk products manufacturers in delhi such as Niryas. Here's how consumers can differentiate between good and bad milk products manufacturer.

Long-term partnership with farmers: A good milk products manufacturer is likely to have evolved a long-term partnership with farmers, so that quality of milk can be ensured from the beginning. In such a co-operative model, farmers have a regular source of income and they work harder to ensure the quality of milk supplied.Farmers would also be motivated to follow strict milk production guidelines that eliminate excessive use of antibiotics and other chemicals.

Advanced processing and testing centers: A good milk products manufacturer will have state-of-the-art dairy processing plants and testing facilities to ensure optimal quality of milk and milk products. Such facilities are needed to ensure that dairy products are free from all types of harmful contaminants. It also helps ensure that milk and milk products retain their nutritive value, which would comprise fats and proteins and various vitamins and minerals.

Robust logistics network: Reputed milk products manufacturers such as Niryas have a robust supply chain network that allows them to reduce the time it takes to collect the milk from farmers and make it available to consumers. With a faster collection, processing and delivery time, it helps ensure that milk is absolutely pure and fresh when it reaches consumers.

If a milk products manufacturer has all the above characteristics, it would mean that the brand cares for its customers and will work towards ensuring 100% quality, purity and freshness of milk. Consumers can look for these things before buying a particular brand of milk and milk products. 

Get the most accurate predictions for your PNR status at Confirmtkt.com

Train journey in our country is both a challenge and an exciting experience. It's pleasurable to travel by train since you get to explore entirely new sights and scenes and meet people from different parts of the country and even foreigners. In addition, you get to taste delectable food from various regions, especially if you are traveling in a long distance train. However, train journeys can also be a challenge and the foremost problem is getting a confirm ticket. With railways bearing the maximum load of long-distance travellers in the country, getting a confirmed PNR status can be a challenge. Even when tickets can be booked 120 days in advance, there is no guarantee that you will get a confirm ticket. Getting a confirmed ticket is even a bigger challenge for people who may need to travel on an urgent basis.

Thankfully, we now have Confirmtkt.com that can effectively solve all your problems related to your travel needs. You can start with searching for seat availability on trains running between two stations. You can do this in just a few clicks. Next, you can check the probability of getting a confirmed ticket for a particularjourney date. This is very useful since it allows you to make informed decisions. If there's a high possibility of your ticket getting confirmed PNR status, you can go ahead and book the ticket. If there's a low possibility, Confirmtkt will display options available on other trains and even suggest break journey options in the 'Hop View' mode. You can also explore train + bus options or bus options at Confirmtkt. You will also get instant tips on how to get a confirmed ticket for your journey.

The railway ticket status prediction module at Confirmtkt utilizes a combination of past records and advanced algorithms that give the most accurate results. Travelling on a waitlisted train ticket can be a hellish experience, so it’s better to use Confirmtkt to predict the chances of getting a confirmed PNR status and explore other options that may be available.

The core purpose of Confirmtkt is to help you reach your destination in the most comfortable and cost-effective manner. The underlying rationale is that you should be able to reach your destination in time, irrespective of whether you travel by train or bus or utilize both options. Confirmtkt is also the place to get complete information about trains such as PNR status, train schedule, real-time train status, etc. You can also book bus tickets and outstation cabs at economical rates.

Australian fashion retailer Showpo selects Adyen to drive global customer conversions

Social media darling, Sydney fashion retailer Showpo selects Adyen to create tailored and seamless payment experiences for its international customers across 80 markets.

NewsPatrolling.com/glamourtreat.com - Adyen, the payments platform of choice for the world's leading companies, today announced that online retailer Show Pony Group (Showpo) has selected Adyen as its payments partner in line with its global expansion. With the partnership in place, Showpo, one of Australia's largest online fashion sites, will be able to cater to the payment needs of customers from more than 80 countries around the world.  

Founded in 2010, Showpo has grown substantially, with revenue projected to increase to over AU$30 million. Much of this success has been driven by innovative and creative use of social media platformsto reach customers, particularly Instagram, where the brand boasts more than 1.3 million followers[1].

"In order to thrive in the competitive fashion industry, businesses like ours need to build scale quickly and effectively. Adyen gives us the data and risk management options that help us grow our customer base by offering a consistent, frictionless payment experience," says Jane Lu, founder and CEO ofShowpo. "By working with Adyen, we are able to offer a broader range of payment options to ourglobal customers, enabling easier customer conversion."

Currently, Showpo's international sales sit at 35% of its total revenue -- a figure they expect to seeexpand in the near future[2].

"Social media has been a cost-effective way for us to build our brand very quickly," says Ms Lu. "It has also helped reach a significant international customer base, which we forecast to make up 50% of oursales within a couple of years. By 2020, we hope to build Showpo into an AU$100 million business, with no external funding."

A frictionless payments process is crucial for customer conversion, and Showpo believes Adyen is the ideal provider of the most effective solution for their specific needs. Adyen's purpose-built platform has allowed Showpo to offer payment methods including Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, as well as Sofort, CarteBancaire and iDeal. The dynamic platform also helps increase card authorization rates while minimizing fraud with data-backed strategies. With Adyen's payments platform in place, Showpo canbuild scale quickly and effectively by making every customer interaction count.

"Adyen's name has been synonymous with top brands disrupting the industry globally," says Michelvan Aalten, Country Manager AUNZ for Adyen. "We understand Showpo's needs as a fast-growingbusiness, and look forward to helping drive more global customer conversions for the brand."

Director General rescinds Goodwill Ambassador appointment

NewsPatrolling.com / glamourtreat.com : Over the last few days, I have reflected on my appointment of H.E. President Robert Mugabe as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for NCDs in Africa. As a result I have decided to rescind the appointment.  I have listened carefully to all who have expressed their concerns, and heard the different issues that they have raised. I have also consulted with the Government of Zimbabwe and we have concluded that this decision is in the best interests of the World Health Organization.  It is my aim to build a worldwide movement for global health. This movement must work for everyone and include everyone.  For me, what is important is to build political leadership and create unity around bringing health to all, based on WHO’s core values.  I remain firmly committed to working with all countries and their leaders to ensure that every one has access to the health care they need.  We must build bridges that bring us together and help us move forward in our quest to achieve universal health coverage.  I thank everyone who has voiced their concerns and shared their thoughts. I depend on constructive debate to help and inform the work I have been elected to do.

Fingerlix raises US$ 7 Million in Series B Round of Funding from Accel Partners and Zephyr Peacock

NewsPatrolling.com / Glamourtreat.com : The capital will be utilised for launching new product lines and expanding to Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Chennai

Mumbai, October 17, 2017: Fingerlix, the fresh, ready-to-cook (RTC) food brand targeted at today’s progressive homemakers is raising USD 7 Million from Accel Partners and Zephyr Peacock in  Series B round of fundraise. After capturing a significant fresh food market share in Mumbai and Pune, Fingerlix launched its portfolio in the Delhi NCR region in August 2017. The company also expanded its product offerings by introducing Upma Mix, Biryani Mix and Puran Poli. Fingerlix will utilise the fresh capital to accelerate its growth strategy and expand into newer geographies of Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Chennai in addition to expanding its footprint within the NCR.  It also plans to newly launch recipe-based offerings in several centre-of-plate categories.

Accel Partner’s participation in this round along with existing investor, Zephyr Peacock underlines the immense potential of the convenience food category, especially the RTC segment. Fingerlix plans to expand to the top 10 cities in India as well as select international markets. Fingerlix serves a wide range of products that includes batters, mixes, parathas, snacks and ready-to-eat accompaniments. With the RTC food segment emerging as a solutions brand, people can customize each dish and relish delights prepared in the state-of-the-art kitchens of Fingerlix.

Speaking on the milestone, Shripad Nadkarni, Founder Director and Shree Bharambe, Founder & CEO, Fingerlix said, “At Fingerlix, our aim is to offer fresh, tasty food with zero added preservatives. With this latest round of funding, we aim to introduce more offerings and foray into newer cities to introduce Fingerlix to a larger customer base. We are delighted to partner with Accel, one of the top VCs globally and further strengthen our association with Zephyr Peacock. We look forward to working closely with them in the areas of analytics, widening of our distribution channels and expanding our presence across high-demand geographies.” 

Prayank Swaroop, Principal, Accel Partners, said, “Consumers are juggling today with less time available for cooking, lack of healthy options, tasteless frozen foods - the joy of cooking is dying! Fingerlix is trying to solve this big growing need for healthy and tasty cooking at home with ease, a vision we believe in and with a team that we think can solve it better than anyone else." 

Pankaj Raina, Vice President Zephyr Peacock, added, “The past few years have witnessed a rise in demand for convenience foods led by rapid changes in consumers’ lifestyle and food preferences. However, the market for ready-to-cook fresh food remains largely untapped. Given the exciting response that Fingerlix has received in Mumbai and Pune, we believe it is well-positioned to become the market leader in this emerging segment across the country.” Zephyr Peacock makes private equity investments targeting India's fast-growing small and medium market segments. By virtue of its global network and dedicated operations team, it provides critical support to the portfolio company’s management team to help position the business for long-term growth.

Breathe clean air this Diwali with Panasonic’s range of Air-Purifiers

best content syndication site: Glamourtreat.com - With Diwali upon us, everyone is gearing up for the most celebrated festival and so is the thick smog. While Supreme Court has upheld the ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR, the air-quality index of the capital has reached the red mark, and is expected to deteriorate further with stubble burning in both Haryana and Punjab. Most of us are unaware that indoor air pollution is 3-5 times more polluted than the outdoor air. While air outside is often outstep the line of control, we can mitigate the unhealthy air inside our homes using an air-purifier.

With Japanese technology and powerful user features, Panasonic offers a wide-range of air-purifiers as one of the best solutions to improve the indoor air-quality. The specially designed air-purifiers are equipped with Nanoe technology which enhances the quality of indoor air by filtering out harmful particles including PM2.5. In addition, the Econavi technology minimizes unnecessary operations by monitoring the daily life pattern of the user, creating a favorable environment for the members as well as pets. The air-purifiers offers two types of air-filters - the Composite Air Filter which can inhibit 17 kinds of virus, bacteria and allergens up to 99%, while the HEPA Composite Air Filter can remove 99.7% particles from the air. Moreover, the house-dust catcher helps in eliminating big particles such as hair, fine dust particles and germs, and the 3D circulation airflow increases the efficiency of the air-purifier.Available in stylish and compact designs, the air-purifier range caters to room sizesfrom 283 sq. ft. to 452 sq. ft.

Mr. Syed Moonis Alvi, General Manager, Water Purifier & Air Purifier, Panasonic India said, “Most people are unaware of the harmful air pollutants that flourish indoors in the seemingly safe enclosures of our homes and offices Therefore, it is important that we breathe healthy air when we are inside. Panasonic air-purifiers are equipped with the best of Japanese technology and advanced features such as Nanoe technology, HEPA/Composite Air Filter and Econavi technology, which make sure to filter out harmful particles, including PM2.5, out of the air and provide a healthy and safe environment to breathe in.”

The air-purifiers are energy efficient, compact and easy to maintain, making a perfect Diwali gift for your loved ones. They are available at all Panasonic stores across the country.

Product Guide

Model	MRP (In INR)
F-PBJ30ADD	11,995
F-PXJ30AAD	16,995
F-PXF35MKD	19,995
F-PXM35AAD	21,995
F-VXM35AAD	27,995
F-PXM55AAD	33,995

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