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Anand Mahindra backed IN10 Media Network launches new film studio

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MovieVerse Studios, a new film content studio from the Anand Mahindra and Aditya Pittie-backed IN10 Media Network, will be headed by Vivek Krishnani, who joined the company from Sony Pictures Entertainment India in June 2022. According to Krishnani, the film studio will create Hindi- and regional-language-specific content to appeal to both streaming and theatregoers. Six films in Hindi and Tamil have been announced by the studio. “As part of our immediate development slate, we have four Hindi films and two Tamil films. As we expand our footprint in other regional languages, this number will continue to grow,” he said. The studio will focus on producing small, medium and big-budget films. “Once the content has been developed, we will then partner with studios/OTT platforms to co-invest in a wide range of small and big-budget films ranging from Rs 15 crore to Rs 100 crore plus,” Krishnani stated. The studio has not yet finalized its release schedule, he added. We are now in the lifecycle of our development but aim to share them with audiences in the first quarter of 2024. When compared to the prior fiscal year, IN10 Media’s net loss increased 47% to Rs 113 crore. IN10 Media owns and runs TV channels like EPIC, ShowBox, Filamchi, Gubbare, and Ishara. Tofler disclosed financial information for the company, showing that operating revenue had increased by almost four times to Rs 207 crore and operating expenses by almost 2.5 times to Rs 321 crore. MovieVerse Studios intends to create content in a variety of categories, including drama, comedy, action, and thriller. In collaboration with Bake My Cake Films, the studio is producing an action survival rescue drama based on a true story, which will be directed by Sandeep Leyzell and Shobhna Yadav. Umang Vyas will helm the production. The lineup also includes a thriller that will be directed by Viki Rajani and Pavan Kripalani of Faith Films. Additionally, DING Entertainment and the studio have planned a supernatural drama. The film schedule also includes a Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar action thriller drama that was coproduced by Ellipsis Entertainment. It will distribute two Tamil films in collaboration with TG Thyagarajan of Sathya Jyothi Films, the largest film production and distribution firm in southern India. Tamil filmmaker Binu Subramanyam is directing both films. Script Stories Media owns a 99.99% stake in the company, which also owns EPIC ON and DocuBay streaming platforms in addition to Juggernaut Productions.

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WHO sets out future Covid policy

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The World Health Organisation released its updated COVID-19 strategy on Wednesday in an effort to assist nations in transitioning from emergency mode to a long-term preventive and control strategy. The publication precedes a meeting of the COVID-19 emergency committee of the WHO, where it will be decided whether the pandemic still requires the highest degree of alert, which was instituted in January 2020 at the beginning of the outbreak. The final decision, which belongs to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the WHO, might not be made public until a few days after that meeting. Since the first cases were reported in late 2019 in the Wuhan region of China, the WHO has released a fourth strategic plan for dealing with COVID-19 for the years 2023–2025. The aim is “to support countries as they transition from an emergency response to longer-term sustained COVID-19 disease prevention, control, and management,” the head of the WHO stated in the report. The WHO warned last week that although COVID-19 mortality had decreased by 95% since the year’s beginning, the virus was still actively spreading. According to the World Health Organisation, COVID-19 is a persistent condition, and nations must learn how to handle its ongoing non-emergency impacts, including the Long COVID condition that followed COVID-19. The previous strategy’s two objectives—to stop COVID from spreading and to treat the virus to lessen mortality, morbidity, and long-term effects—will be upheld by the new approach. The updated strategy, however, includes a third objective: “to support countries as they transition from an emergency response to longer-term sustained COVID-19 disease prevention, control, and management.” According to Tedros, Long COVID appears to be present in 6% of symptomatic cases, and it is strongly addressed in the WHO report. According to the organization, “This is why we urge countries to maintain sufficient capacity, operational readiness and flexibility to scale up during surges of COVID-19, while maintaining other essential health services and preparing for the emergence of new variants with increased severity or capacity.” Source: AFP

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ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 held at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 28th April 2023 #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu

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ArdorComm Media Group (A Media Start-up) hosted the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ as the 1st & Biggest ‘Physical Event’ in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 28th April 2023. ELSA Chennai was the Sixth successful event of the NEW NORMAL – ELSA series. The Summit’s theme focused on “Vision 2030: Expanding Boundaries of Education, Skill and Employability”. The symposium brought together Pre-school, School & Higher Education Leaders, Innovators, Policymakers and EdTech Experts, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the education sector in the post-pandemic world. The Knowledge forum witnessed who’s who from government, pre-schools, schools, universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, skill institutions, and experts from corporate, EdTech companies & education startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in school, higher, skill and technical education. The event celebrated the success stories of all educators who have been continuously working for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media Group, emphasized on the event theme saying, “Vision 2030 is a strategic plan that aims to expand the boundaries of education, skill, and employability. This plan envisions a future where people have access to quality education and training that prepares them for the changing demands of the workforce. It also aims to develop and implement innovative solutions that increase employability and bridge the skills gap. By investing in education and training, Vision 2030 seeks to create a workforce that is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the global economy. This approach will not only benefit individuals but will also lead to economic growth and development for nations as a whole.” The Presenting Partner of the event was LinkedIn, the Platinum Partner was Anthology. The Gold Partner            was KALOREX, Silver Partners was ERP LOGIC – SAP Partner. The EdTech Partner was D2L, Acoustic Partner was Knauf, Admission Automation Partner was ExtraaEdge. The Associate Partners were, DigitalEd, CHRYSAALIS i-Maths, Q&I. The Exhibitors were Matific, Jodo, Furtados school, SpaceBasic. The Chief Guest of the event was Thiru Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Hon’ble School Education Minister, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The Special Guests were Dr. M. Jayaprakasan (I.S.D.S), CEO, Naan Mudhalvan Skill Initiative, TNSDC, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and V Santhanam, Regional Director, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), NIOS Regional Centre – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Dr. G. Geetha, Director of Collegiate Education (FAC), Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The Eminent Guest Speakers were Dr. Uma Kannan, Founder Principal, Sri Venkateswara Group of Schools, Ambattur, Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, MD and CEO, Kalorex Group and Jayanth Prakash, Account Director & Regional Lead – South, Academics & Government, LinkedIn. The Eminent Panel Speakers representing the schools, higher education and industry were, Anantha Krishnan B, CEO- Operations, Kalorex Group, R.S. Geetha, Principal, Sri Venkateswara Group of Schools, Narayanan Hariharan, Senior Associate Vice President and CE, AMM Foundation, Dr. K. Krishnasamy, Founder, Thaamarai World School, Dr. D. Dhanapal, Correspondent, Kovai Vidyashram Coimbatore and Kangayam, Dr. T. Sanjeevee Jayram, Founder and Managing Director, Cholan Group of Educational Institutions, Arunkumar G, Director and Founder, Newton’s Apple Public School, Sudhakar Joshi, Head – Marketing and Client Servicing, Chrysaalis I-Math India Pvt Ltd, Dr. K. Porkumaran, Principal, Sri Sairam Engineering College, Dr. S. Sriman Narayanan, Vice Chancellor, VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies, Dr. Chadaram Sivaji, Vice Chancellor, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Dr. Sridhar. R, Vice Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Prof. Dr. D.Viswanathan, Rector – Research and Development, Former Vice chancellor (Anna University), Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Jayanth Prakash, Account Director & Regional Lead – South, Academics & Government, LinkedIn, Dr. Prem Das Maheshwari, Business Director South Asia, D2L, Dr. L. Mahesh Kumar, Registrar, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Dr. Sanjay Singh, Dean – School of Engineering and Technology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Dr. Ramesh S, Principal, Jerusalem College of Engineering, Prof. Padmanabhan Krishnan, Director, Academic Staff College, Vellore Institute of Technology, Dr. Shaleesha A. Stanley, Pro Chancellor, Jeppiaar University, Dr. D. Senthilkumar, Principal, T I Matriculation Higher Secondary School (AMM Foundation), Dr. R Meenakshi, Director Academics, Curriculum R and D, Cambridge PDQ Program leader IN 868, Vels Group Of Schools, Er. Dr. A. S. Prabu, EMD, SPK groups of companies, Chairman, SPK Gems Schools, Dr. A. V. Mayakkannan, Dean, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, Dr. K Maran, Director, Sri Sai Ram Institute Of Management Studies, Swetha Balakrishnan, Secretary, Excel Matric HR Sec School. The industry presentations were given by Raj Mruthyunjayappa, Chief Digital Officer and President, India, Anthology, Jayanth Prakash, Account Director & Regional Lead – South, Academics & Government, LinkedIn, Phillip Samuel Babu.S, Head Higher Education Skilling India & Subcontinent, SAP India, A. Varun Kumar, Head South, Knauf Ceiling Solutions, Supreetha Gonsalves, AVP, ExtraaEdge, Akash Gautam, Academic Head, Q&I and Thomson Digital There were two Leadership Talk Sessions- A Roundtable Discussion that also took place at the summit, one was moderated by Anthology where education leaders spoke on the topic, “Innovating Education with Digital Infrastructure: Best Practices and Trends,” another was moderated by D2L where education leaders spoke on the topic, “Supporting Educators with Effective Learning Management Systems for Pedagogical Innovation.” The Prestigious ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2023 aimed to acknowledge those Individuals, Educational Institutions, EdTech & Startups who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. Key Discussion Points of ‘ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu :-   Blended Education, Hybrid Class & Flipped Learning: Future of School Education in India. The ‘New-Age’ Teaching Mechanism & Upskilling: Empowering 21st Century Learners. Enabling Innovation in Admission, Enrolment, Examination & Assessment: A Sustainable Approach in HE. Digital First: The Future Readiness with Robust and Flexible Digital Infrastructure. Decoding NEP: Shaping India into a Global Knowledge Superpower ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023, Chennai, Tamil Nadu was an important knowledge-sharing platform of the education community that cared deeply about imparting education and making teaching-learning

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14 million jobs will vanish worldwide in the next five years: WEF Report

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Over the next five years, the global job market will experience significant disruptions as the economy deteriorates and businesses increase their adoption of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). According to CNN, the World Economic Forum reached that conclusion after surveying more than 800 companies for a report. The WEF, which annually holds a summit of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, discovered that companies anticipate shedding 83 million positions and adding 69 million new ones by 2027. According to CNN, this will cause a net loss of 14 million jobs, or 2% of the present workforce. During that time, a variety of factors will fuel labour market turbulence. Jobs will be created in large numbers thanks to the transition to renewable energy sources, while losses will be caused by poor economic development and excessive inflation. Meanwhile, the rush to implement artificial intelligence will have both positive and negative effects. To manage and utilise AI tools, companies will need new employees. By 2027, the average number of jobs for data scientists, analysts, machine learning specialists, and cybersecurity experts is expected to increase by 30%. At the same time, as machines increasingly take the place of people in some situations, the spread of artificial intelligence will jeopardise many jobs. According to the WEF, there may be 26 million fewer record-keeping and administrative positions by 2027. The highest losses are anticipated for executive secretaries and data entry clerks, according to CNN. Despite the recent buzz surrounding tools like ChatGPT, automation has only recently begun to take off. The WEF estimated that 34% of all tasks related to business are being carried out by machines. That is barely higher than the 2020 figure. Source: CNN

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UGC has launched the ‘CU-Chayan’ portal for faculty recruitment in Central universities

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  Jagadesh Kumar, the chairman of the University Grant Commission, introduced the Central University Faculty recruiting portal known as CU-Chayan on Tuesday. He stated that the portal is totally user-friendly and meets the needs of all parties involved in the hiring process. UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar told ANI that the CU-Chayan platform is completely user-friendly and meets the needs of everyone involved in the hiring process. With universities controlling each stage of the recruiting process on their own, UGC has built this portal to foster an environment that is favourable to both universities and applicants. It is a centralized recruitment portal created with the intention of hiring faculty for Central Universities. “The portal provides a common platform for listing vacancies/advertisements/jobs across all Central Universities. The portal makes the recruitment process completely online starting from application to screening with alerts to all the users of the portal,” he added. The UGC Chairman further said that the portal has a personalized dashboard that can be used to manage the application process. The platform provides a number of features for the advantage of candidates, such as a consolidated list of job openings across all participating universities, a single login for applying to any of the universities, and customized dashboards to assist with application management. According to him, a job seeker can also look for positions using a variety of filters, including university name, location, designation, category, subject, and type of employment. Real-time application tracking, personalized admin dashboards, and programmable advertising rules are all features of the platform that are available to universities. It also provides a fully online application and screening procedure, packed with payment pathways, built-in email communication tools, and online feedback and reference choices for referees. The platform also offers in-depth research and insights into the application process in real-time. The University’s screening committee has access to applicant information, point and research scores from the system, and the ability to cross-reference uploaded documents with each entry. The portal itself can also be used to record the points and remarks of the screening committee, according to him. He added that the portal won’t have an impact on Central Universities’ recruitment autonomy. “This portal will not affect the autonomy of CUs in filling up faculty positions. Using this portal, Central Universities will continue to advertise the positions, collect online applications, shortlist the applicants, conduct the interviews and appoint the faculty members as they were doing earlier. All the above activities will be carried out through the Admin dashboard for each University on this portal,” he said. “UGC will be maintaining this portal for the benefit of all the CUs and is not a centralized recruitment process for all CUs. All CUs will continue to have their autonomy in the recruitment process and all the recruitments will be done by the respective CUs,” he added. He added that all of the Vice Chancellors of Central Universities were consulted in the development of the platform. The VCs of all CUs provided input into the creation of the CU-Chayan portal. Their suggestions and inputs have been taken into account. The portal can be modified with the addition of the adjustments to meet the unique requirements of any CU. Additionally, UGC will train CUs on how to use this portal. Candidates must now submit their applications exclusively through the CU-Chayan portal for all recruitments. He said that each CU needed to de-activate its recruitment portal. The current reservation system will not be impacted, he assured ANI when asked if it would have an effect on the recruitment process. Every university will continue to adhere to the Government of India’s reservation policy and compile its own rosters in accordance with DOPT rules. Source: ANI

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AIIMS Delhi will begin robotics training for surgical expertise

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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi is getting ready to open its cutting-edge robotics training facility on May 2 with the goal of giving doctors the finest possible training in robotic-assisted surgery. According to officials, the facility would begin operations in the convergence block, wet lab, and SET (skills, e-learning, telemedicine) facility at AIIMS New Delhi on May 2. This is done in collaboration with India Medtronic Private Limited, according to AIIMS Delhi. This institute will offer surgeons the greatest possible training in robotic-assisted surgery, including wet lab and simulation training. The agreement to establish a robotic training centre in any government or public body is the first of its kind. It went on to say that such training is essential for surgeons and will open the door to providing patients with more advantages and surgical solutions. In order to train surgeons nationwide and increase access to the advantages of robotic-assisted surgery, the partnership combines cutting-edge technology and decades of surgical expertise. Surgeons must receive training and education on cutting-edge technologies like robotics, which will help the entire medical community develop in providing patients with more advantages and surgical options, according to a statement from AIIMS.

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Telangana sanitation workers to receive a pay raise

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Sanitary workers employed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), and gram panchayats and municipalities around Telangana would benefit from a monthly pay raise of Rs 1,000. More than one lakh sanitation workers around the State are expected to benefit from the action and receive a hike in their salary beginning in May 2023. The hike will be implemented right away, as per the declaration made by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao in the new Secretariat. Rao also declared that the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) staff will soon receive raises in salary. The Finance Department has been given the go-ahead to put the same into effect. A year ago, hundreds of GHMC sanitation workers organised a protest to demand the payment of their unpaid wages. At least 300 employees of the GHMC participated in the protest, which was held outside the commissioner’s office. They carried signs that criticized the chief minister and shouted protest slogans. At the time, the president of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Employees Union (GHMEU) had demanded that the GHMC replace the biometric machines it had been renting with new ones it had purchased, in order to ensure that attendance is recorded accurately and that employees are not wrongfully denied pay because of malfunctioning equipment. At a time when the CM had been discussing making outsourced workers permanent, about 700 existing staff members had been fired without being paid, which caused a great deal of resentment.

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Infosys and Aramco collaborate to advance HR tech

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Infosys and Aramco was inked to advance the HR technologies of the latter. Through this partnership, the two parties will work together to better understand and use HR data and analytics, accelerate automation and the usage of related tools, and enhance the employee experience through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Infosys takes pride in its “globally benchmarked” learning and development initiatives. “Through this collaboration, we intend to bring our digital expertise and tools to Aramco’s HR practice to deliver a world-class employee experience,” said Ashiss Kumar Dash, EVP & global head of services, utilities, resources, and energy at Infosys. “By aiming to incorporate high-level AI and automation into their employee-management model, we will attempt to help Aramco scale and enhance their talent model,” he added. Aramco’s HR platform will integrate digital transformation practices and solutions from Infosys in order to improve employee digital experiences, which will boost engagement and productivity. Additionally, Infosys will use AI to close skill gaps in Aramco’s workforce, address challenges with employee learning and development, and ensure that talent is appropriate for the opportunities offered. In order to improve learning and training efficiency and decrease time and costs, this partnership will also attempt to assess how automation may replace boring and repetitive HR tasks. The algorithmic decision-making capability that will assist Aramco in keeping up with trends and locating appropriate recruitment channels would be beneficial to the company as well. SVP of human resources at Aramco, Faisal A. Al-Hajji, stated that “This collaboration will allow us to explore ways to further upgrade our focus on customer-centricity and transform our digital HR offerings.”  

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West Bengal government introduced a centralized online system for UG course admission

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The West Bengal government has launched a centralized online admission system for all state-run, aided, or affiliated colleges and universities. The official notification stated that it would be operational beginning with the current academic year, or 2023–24. Through the single-window platform, students will be able to select the colleges of their choice without having to repeatedly pay admission fees to different institutions to block seats. The West Bengal State Council of Higher Education will maintain and run the online admission system, according to the announcement released on Monday by Principal Secretary Manish Jain. The council will also have a dedicated bank account where admission fees can be deposited. According to the statement, the council would transfer the admission fees to the appropriate educational institution within a month of the admissions process’ conclusion. However, the notification stated that the Higher Education Department may, at its discretion, exclude any course or institution from the purview of the centralized admission site. The government said that the centralized admission system was put in place in response to the difficulties faced by students who were required to apply to several colleges and universities by registering on individual institutions’ web portals and paying separate application fees. “A student had to take admission in a particular college within a specific time-frame, block the seat and apply in other institutions where admissions began later. As a result, the student had to pay multiple admission fees in various colleges and faced problems in getting a refund from institutions he or she did not take admission finally,” the notice stated. According to the notification, the Higher Education Department wanted to give every student the opportunity to choose the course they wanted to take, considering the need for consistency and transparency in the admissions system of colleges and universities that fall under its administrative control.

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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. launches anti-shingles vaccine in India

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Shingrix (Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted) was launched in India on Monday by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The vaccine is aimed to prevent post-herpetic neuralgia and shingles (herpes zoster) in individuals 50 years of age and older. According to a statement from the company, Shingrix is the first non-live, recombinant subunit vaccination to be administered intramuscularly in two doses. According to the manufacturer, the vaccine Shingrix can guard against shingles, which is brought on by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which also causes chickenpox, for at least 10 years. Managing Director of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, Bhushan Akshikar, commented on the launch, saying, “GSK is pleased to bring Shingrix to protect India’s 260 million adults above 50 years of age from shingles and its complications. Existing treatment options may not give complete relief from this pain. Vaccination is the only effective preventive option. We are pleased to add Shingrix to our adult vaccination portfolio and make it available across the nation.” According to the statement, the vaccine has a proven efficacy rate of over 90% against shingles. In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Shingrix for the treatment of persons 50 years of age or older who are at risk of developing shingles. Shingrix received approval from the European Commission in 2018 to be used in individuals 50 years of age or older as shingles prevention. More than 90% of Indian participants in a seroprevalence study had this virus in their bodies by the age of 40, making them susceptible to developing shingles. A painful rash result from shingles. In every case, the rash goes away, but the pain frequently lasts for months or years. Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the medical term for this pain. Due to decreased immunity, people over 50 and those with long-term illnesses such diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease are more likely to develop shingles. In elderly folks, shingles can also result in consequences like hearing loss and vision loss. Shingrix is a non-live vaccine, according to the company, so it can be given to anyone over 50 who are immunosuppressed or weakened and may be at an increased risk of developing Shingles.  

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