Sabarmati Times

Conceptualized by bio-medical engineer and technocrat Abhi Gholap Will replace optical microscopes and usher in era of objectivity in Cancer diagnosis & research Digital Pathology platform to be made accessible to all through affordable business model Pune, Jan 31st:  The war against Cancer just got a worthy and powerful ally in OptraSCAN’s end-to-end Digital Pathology platform and solutions that seeks to bring in greater objectivity and precision in both cancer diagnosis and research. The path-breaking solution has successfully completed the mass validation of its whole slide digital scanner with the continued support of the Government of India’s Biotechnology Industrial Partnership Programme (BIPP) and is in keeping with the Prime Minister’s call for ‘Make in India’ initiatives. The Digital Pathology platform is the brainchild of Pune’s very own bio- medical engineer and reputed technocrat-entrepreneur, also the founder and chairman of Optra Group of Companies ...

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) and FICCI FLO Pune have collaborated for ‘Shabdotsav’, a literary festival which will be held on February 3 and 4, 2018 from 11-00am onwards at SIU, Viman Nagar campus. Chief Guests for the inauguration ceremony on February 3 at 11-00am are- Shri. Javed Akhtar, distinguished poet, lyricist and scriptwriter, and Shri. Babul Supriyo, Hon’ble Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India. Dr S.B. Mujumdar, Chancellor, SIU will preside over the function. Shabdotsav 2018 will bring together authors, opinion leaders, students and the local community to create a collaborative, shared cultural space. The event will offer a platform for conversations on topics and themes relevant to our times. Pune, the Oxford of the East hosts a multicultural student community from across India and the world, and it is also the root of the Marathi literary scene – the Punyabhumi. Both fronts have been the avant...

Discover the trendiest treatments using cutting edge technology for 2018 As we head into the new year, the ever increasing demand for best cutting edge technology with lasers   and   machines has made us actively seek out, research   and   invest in some of the best equipment that promise to never let you look older than you are,   and   promise to make your skin look as radiant as ever. This quest for the best in skin treatments led us to 2 golden miracle treatments. Dr. Shuba Dharmana, Dermatologist, Le Jeune  Medspa  says , “Ultherapy is the only FDA approved non surgical facelift that uses ultrasound energy to deliver heat deep in the skin to help stimulate collagen, the elixir that makes us look young  and  divine! It is non- surgical  lunch   time facelift procedure that takes less than an hour with no downtime  and  within a few weeks you see the results of toned, sharper, sculpted looking self without ...

A first-of- its-kind initiative that promotes knowledge sharing in the field of design & architecture Pune,23rd January 2017: Jaquar Group, India’s leading complete bathroom and lighting solutions company launches Design Confab, a unique platform that brings together leading architects, builders and architects to celebrate the spirit of design. The topic for the first Jaquar Group Design Confab is ‘Best Practices for Smart, High-performance Indian Buildings’.In recognition of the excellence and effective best practices in this domain, Jaquar Group has invited some of the leading creative and structural minds of this industry, to share their thoughts, ideation process and vision. The interactive session in Pune will begin with the key note address by Dikshu Kukreja, MD & Principal Architect, C P Kukreja Associates. Followed by a panel discussion with leading architects and designers from across India sharing their design philosophy such ...

Vizitech Solutions, a Fintech company based out of Pune, recently signed an agreement with Japanese blockchain start-up, Chaintope to set up a blockchain R&D center. This center, to be located in Pune, will conduct innovative blockchain research and will train developers in this revolutionary technology. Chaintope will leverage this new center to further research and product development in areas such as Smart Contracts, a space where the company has already positioned itself as a market leader. For instance, Chaintope recently launched in Japan a blockchain application to facilitate real estate transactions by storing validated land ownership records, allowing faster land deals and reducing fraud-related losses. Vizitech Solutions, a fast growing company in the Managed Services domain, will manage the R&D center in Pune. The company will hire and train high-quality blockchain developers and will help organizations in the U.S. and Japan wi...

Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) proudly partnered and participated in ‘National Consumer Day’ celebrations, held in Mumbai on 9th January 2018. Organized by Maharashtra State Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, the conference was themed around Emerging Digital Markets: Issues & Challenges in Consumer Protection’. During this one-day events, the government touched upon the issues such as misleading advertisements on digital platform, Consumer complaints redressal mechanism and need to protect consumers in the digital era. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was the Chief Guest at the event, said “In today’s digital world, new avenues of distribution models are emerging such as e-commerce & Direct Selling. The Department of Consumer Protection is working on a mechanism to regulate these industries in the interest of consumers”. Principal Secretary for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Mahes...

deAsra Foundation, an organization aimed at empowering budding entrepreneurs has collaborated with Tata Trusts and Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) to promote entrepreneurship across the country. There has been a strategic focus on improvement of technical education, developing the right infrastructure for skills-based training and more importantly, entrepreneurship development. OSDA is primarily engaged with skill development in Odisha, encouraging entrepreneurship among the skill trained youth. OSDA will be providing entrepreneurship education and training, and deAsra will provide the platform for information & handholding support to candidates, and will even provide youth the ability to create business plans that are fully functional and easy to understand and use. Tata Trusts and deAsra together have collaborated to promote entrepreneurship and help unemployed youth to start their own businesses. deAsra Foundation with the support of Tata Trusts will be providing...

India   Intimate   Fashion   Week  (IIFW) launched its much-awaited  calendar  ‘ Black   Magik ’ at an event filled with glitter and glamour at The Play Lounge, Mumbai on January 08, 2017.  Black   Magik  is the newest and the most glamorous  intimate  & beach /swim  fashion   calendar dedicated to  Intimate  wear featuring the  hottest  models posing in the exotic locations of Forest Hills Tala. Conceptualised by Niraj Jawanjal, Director and Chief Ideator,  India   Intimate   Fashion   Week , the  calendar  has been shot by celebrity  fashion photographer Mrunal Kalsekar, who has done a marvellous job once again with his lenses and creative vision. Talking about  Black   Magik , Niraj said, “Our intention is to re-write the definition of  fashion   calendar  in  India  by creating an extraordinary platform ...

Company has enhanced its products range to provide end-to- end solutions Birla White, a twenty nine years old pioneer company in cement industry which is a part of the US $41 billion Aditya Birla Group, has added new range of products like Terrazzo Flooring, Pointing (With Stone and Glazed Tiles), Mosaic Tiles, Decorative Plasters, Textura, etc to add color to the dreams of its customers. These products are being directly sold to customers via retail shops in India. Through continuous research & innovation, Birla White has come up with several end-to- end solutions & products. Continuing on this journey, the company has maintained the highest NPS (Net Promoter Score) in the category, has continuously taken ideas from the markets & basis these, Birla White has forward integrated in surface coating solutions space, which has predominantly been a Paint bastion. Birla White has a state of the art R & D center at Kharia...

Pune, January 6, 2018:  It is  failure  that all of us fear the most. But there are few who strive on it and take it as a chance for new learning. A celebrity veteran actor  Anupam  Kher who is also  Chairman, Film and Television Institute of India  (FTII) is amongst those who strongly believes in celebrating  failure  after learning this  exceptional  life  lesson at an early age of 15 from his father . Kher shared this and few other of his  life mantras while delivering an impromptu talk at Adhaya’18, an annual conference organized by Rotary District 3131  on Friday  at Amanora Township, Hadapsar. Abhay Gadgil, District Governor,  Rotary District 3131 and  Deepa Gadgil, Past President, Rotary Club-Pune University and currently First Lady of Rotary District 3131  along with other Rotarians were present on this occasion. Kher exclaimed, “Since childhood I was keen in acting but was not ...

Pune , January 2, 2018:   Mr   &   Miss   Pune  (  season - 21 ) kept the tradition  of  being the most wanted  and  happening contest  of   Pune  this year too  and  the grand finale  was a great hit. The Judges for this extravagant  night  were Mrs Maharashtra Manjusha Mulik ,Designer Naaz Shaikh Khan  &  Famous Fashion Choreographer  and  groomer Snehal Oswal Nahar. After witnessing an evening  of  abundant talent  and   glamour , it was a tough call for the judges but after much thought  the ones who stole the spotlight were Pritesh Gumane who  won the title  of   Mr   Pune  2017   and  Sneha Wadekar was crowned  Miss   Pune -2017. The garments were designed by the renowned Candence Academy  and  the hair  and  make up was done by ISAS. It was an amazing sho...

The seventh season of the Pune Fashion Week came to a roaring end on Sunday, 24 th  December. The three-day extravaganza was high on luxury, elegance, and grandeur and was attended by the crème de la crème of the city The Luxury Expo was all about opulence and glamour.  It showcased luxury fashion trends and curated the best of luxury, fashion, and lifestyle, making it an élan experience. The Fashionable Bharat Pavilion at the Luxury Expo was one of the key highlights of the fashion week, which was a platform for handicrafts, Indian indigenous products and traditional textiles from all over the country, to broaden its horizons and truly capture the essence of Bharat. The concept was much appreciated by all. Another aspect of the Pune Fashion Week was the Fashion Knowledge Series where experts from the fashion industry conducted workshops and lecture series on topics related to the field of fashion. Some of the experts present to share their knowledge ...