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As we are in the last month of the year 2022, we are ready to raise a toast for yet another successful year of narrating aspirational success stories to the people out there. Welcoming a radiant future with the onset of 2023, we are all set to give a fond farewell to the year 2022 as it only contributed to our striking success. Moreover, the upcoming festive cheers would add more substance to our zeal of bidding farewell to this spectacular year with a sense of gratitude, how come we do not release an issue that could subtly sum up our ideology to be conveyed to our global readership.

This special edition is filled with stories of such organizations and their business heads that have been proving their mettle in their respective space. And all the credit goes to the insightful approach of spearheading a business by each leader featured in this issue. The business sensibilities and philosophies highlighted here might make your experience with this read a remarkable one. As for our cover page, we found Probackers defying all the odds and establishing its firm presence across the business consulting platform. Indeed, the most commendable aspect of their business is that entrepreneurs are the herald of change. What are they into? The company offers seed financing, assists in proper business planning, and better management of finances. We found their presence in the business community quite inspirational as well as phenomenal. Being a prudent investing organization, they have survived several setbacks but every time raised above with a greater magnitude. The cover story is a result of the excerpts extracted from a freewheeling conversation held with Jahnvi Reddy P who is the founder of Probackers Pvt. Ltd. We firmly believe that its story will fascinate our global audience in the most assertive manner.

Likewise, many informative articles and inside stories inculcated in this publication would keep you glued for hours. With the wrap-up of the year 2022, we wish our readers to dive into this cheerful festive season as we move to the dawn of the new year, we all radiate with positivity and exuberance.

Kajal Dobhal Kajal@businessconnectindia.in

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Vol - 5|Special Edition|December 2022

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PROBACKERS (OPC) PVT. LTD.

A responsible funding and business consulting platform and an ecosystem of business network who will be with you from nadir to zenith

Indranil Roy | Business Connect

There is nothing more divine than seeing your ideas, concepts, and visions taking shape. Entrepreneur or not, it’s a perspective that everyone will accept. Entrepreneurs are the heralds of change. Their amplitude to identify opportunities and gather resources to see their efforts payoff is unmatched. However, a serious barrier to an entrepreneur’s ascent to the top is lack of funding. Even though there are many successful examples of bootstrapped startups, having a strong investor reinforces the venture’s backbone.

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They offer seed financing, assist in business planning, and accurately manage finances. They work to build the company’s image in the market with an eye toward sustainability and draw more investors, thus boosting capital inflow. Furthermore, they aid in risk management and building strategic alliances that open new revenue pipelines. However, entrepreneurship is a less-trodden path. With an avalanche of challenges on their back, locating a prudent investment firm can be a tiring task—one that helps the business stay ahead of perils and impediments.

Our magazine has always had a niche for inspiring entrepreneurs. Considering how essential it is to have an avid investment partner, our latest edition features Probackers. Based out of Hyderabad, Probackers acts as a one-stop solution for investments and funding for any size of business.

LEADING BUSINESSES – FROM STRUGGLE TO SUCCEED

Probackers was founded in 2021 by Jahnavi Reddy, a talented marketing and business development specialist, with the goal of linking emerging businesses with a vast network of mentors and investors who could help them achieve prosperity. Finding good investors has always been difficult for business owners, but since the pandemic, things have gotten considerably more difficult. For a change, Probackers is here to assist firms seeking their first investment. It provides startups and SMEs from urban and rural areas with an online platform to connect with reliable sources. The firm is well-established in the market and has ties to some of the top incubators, as well as a sizable network of venture capitalists, investment banks, and angel investors. To put it briefly, Probackers offers a bank of investors who can support ideas and help them become the top companies with incredible returns on investment.

The firm houses a team of deft advisors and mentors who are always ready to help businesses build their highway to glory. They work cohesively, tying various pieces together and leading an idea from conception to execution. The firm is outfitted with the latest insights and trends to provide the most viable investment solutions in the simplest and most transparent way possible.

MADE FOR A TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPE

India, like every other country, felt the cumulative impact of the pandemic, resulting in the worst lockdowns. The entire industrial sphere felt its brutal hand. Startups began downsizing, cutting down on their expenditures to minimize their cash burns wherever possible. Even so, many had to shut down. Around 40% of startups were inflicted, and 15% of them discontinued operations because of the black swan event. Nevertheless, it has also been a catalyst to reimagine, reengineer, and refocus. It goes without saying that Probackers have been a blessing to many in this matter. It understands how the whole startup ecosystem is undergoing a paradigm shift since the pandemic. More importantly, how the world is eyeing the Indian startup ecosystem as a viable opportunity for growth and sustainability.

The firm has extensive experience in the business world, which enables it to guide businesses in various ways through a changing landscape. Besides connecting firms with their ideal investors, Probackers can assist in:

• sanctioning loans from financial institutes

• raise funds for big projects from private and public lenders

• bill discounting, line of credit, SBLC and bank guarantee

• restructuring debt by raising fresh funds

• mentoring and advising the organization

• branding and lead generation

• business networking through their exclusive knit of investors, advisors, and mentors

• restructuring of finances and organization structure

The firm also assists in choosing strategic partners to increase brand value, identifying new income opportunities, creating their GTM (Go-to-market) strategy, developing new networks, and nurturing them. The firm has worked with and accomplished deals with many industrial masterminds and enthusiastic entrepreneurs, which makes them a trusted name in the startup ecosystem.

R&D – THE CORNERSTONE OF PROBACKERS

For a VC firm, the value of “Research” goes beyond words. It’s how it keeps up with the market and the predicaments of entrepreneurs. Given the uncertainty of the business world, it’s no surprise that VC firms are making high-stakes bets. While they are focused on making money, the ultimate aim is to promote job creation, economic progress, and technological innovation by providing entrepreneurs a “boost” and assisting them in turning their innovative ideas into merchandise that impacts people’s daily lives.

As a funding network, Probackers invests heavily in R&D. This assists in developing a more straightforward approach to investing for both investors and business owners. Practical R&D strategies offer clear market survey and trend analysis, which substantially helps to raise the bar in a competitive market and improve business. They are consistently strategizing unique tactics to better address market issues and demands.

JAHNAVI REDDY & SAMEER AZAD MAHENDRA – GUIDING ENTREPRNEURIAL STORIES TO GLORY

Success is no magic or overnight achievement. It comes from commitment, hard work, choices and persistence. Jahnavi’s journey to where she is today wasn’t out of sheer luck. She has spent over 15 years creating impactful strategies to see businesses thrive. This has helped her create a bastion of a dynamic marketer. Her niche lies in bringing in high ROI through tailored tactics. Her efforts have earned her several noteworthy awards over the course of her career.

Her zeal and experience as a marketer also taught her that, even having the best product on the market, the leanest operational model, and long-term prospects, a business’s grand success ultimately depends on financial leverage. In the end, solid financial backing enables businesses to flourish and establish a foothold in the business world. Her thinking resulted in the development of a resource that helps investors and companies, laying the foundation for Probackers. Her visionary leadership won her a spot in the Times of India’s “Times Women Icons 2022” edition in the field of the investment and funding industry.

Along with her, Probackers is honored to have Sameer Azad Mahendra (Director) on its panel. The eminent dental clinician and visionary has a pragmatic philosophy that classroom instruction makes up only 10% of learning. With over 26 years of experience and his own clinic, Mahendra Dental Clinic, he has perfected the art of painless dentistry. He has a history of performing great reconstruction work and has spent many years inspiring young minds in a dentistry college as a teacher. Over 300 dentists have received his guidance and training to date. He is also an ardent golfer and traveller, having visited over 50 nations and cultures and winning numerous renowned golf events. He lives by the motto, “One life to live it to the fullest!”

The firm now has all the best industrialists, financiers, and legal advisors under one roof. It is putting together an ecosystem of savvy leaders by inspiring new businesses to make a significant contribution to the entrepreneurial world. While many entrepreneurs struggle to keep their ideas alive, only a small fraction of persistent, ingenious entrepreneurs create a legacy to look up to. Jahnavi is one of them. Her platform is continually raising its bar as a support system for funds and investments for startups that aim to excel in the business world.

THE HYPER-ACTIVE SOULS OF PROBACKERS

While Jahnavi is the core chieftain overseeing the growth, she has the support of a seasoned panel that further leads a compact yet dynamic team. From leaders to associates, they imbibe the philosophy of “Ideas to Action.” Each of them is known to be energetic and forward-thinking, driven to touch and empower as many lives as possible. They have a team of 12 employees who are constantly nurturing their expertise and adding new dimensions to their horizons.

Their tenacity and never-say-die attitude permeate the firm with positive energy. And Jahnavi and her panelists show up to assist the squad when they need a boost of inspiration. Her idea of leadership centers on unity with the group, both in victory and defeat. She adheres to the principle of leading by example, which ensures that everything is in place for the benefit of the company and that everyone is guided by the same vision.

ON A REWARDING PATH TO GLORY

Probackers began with a vision to be the preferred financial backbone for every startup. And in this mission, the firm has successfully cracked many laudable revenue deals with big players across the industry, creating a larger scope of work. Its commitment to fostering the growth of businesses has attracted notable media houses. Few of its notable achievements include:

• “Top 20 Most promising startups to watch 2022” by Business Connect

• “Emerging brand of the year” & “One Stop Solution for Enterprises and Startups” at ET Excellence Awards 2022

The firm is constantly pushing forward to gain more plaudits and expand its clientele with its effective digital advertising plans and direct marketing techniques. Simultaneously, Probackers is aiming to expand into a team of 125 members. It has already started its operations in Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Cochin apart from Hyderabad and is looking to launch operations in Mangalore, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Trivandrum, Goa, Pune, Indore, and Bhubaneswar.

To conclude, Probackers has set its sights on becoming a torchbearer in the market and is growing at a fast pace. With the entrepreneurial community expanding and bringing new innovators, the firm seeks to become a promising partner in their journey to glory by providing best-in-the-market services.

Dr. Sameer A Mahendra

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Lakshmi Mittal

How a B. Com Graduate Became World’s Largest Steel Maker?

Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, who now lives in the United Kingdom, is a steel mogul from India. He is the Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world’s second largest steelmaker, as well as the Chairman of Aperam, a stainless-steel manufacturer. Mittal was named third richest person in the world by Forbes in 2005 and world’s sixth richest person in 2011. He is also the “57th-most powerful person” among the 72 people featured in Forbes’ 2015 “Most Powerful People” list. The wedding of his daughter Vanisha Mittal was the secondmost expensive in recorded history.

Quick Facts:

• Name: Lakshmi Niwas Mittal

• Nationality: Indian

• Net Worth: US$ 17.4 billion (December 2022)

• Education: B. Com from St. Xavier’s College, University of Calcutta.

• Occupation: Industrialist

• Designations: Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal

• Date of Birth: June 15, 1950

• Age: 72

• Place of Birth: Sadulpur, Rajasthan, India

• Marital Status: Married

• Spouse’s Name: Usha Mittal

• Children: 2; Aditya Mittal, a son, Vanisha Mittal, a daughter

• Hobbies: Watching & Playing Football and Cricket, Going to Grand Prix Events,

Early Life

Mittal was born on June 15, 1950 in Sadulpur, Rajasthan, to a Rajasthani Marwari family. From 1957 to 1964, he attended the Shri Daulatram Nopany Vidyalaya in Calcutta. He received a B.Com degree in the first class from St. Xavier’s College, associated with the University of Calcutta. Mohanlal Mittal, Lakshmi’s father, owned a steel company called Nippon Denro Ispat.

Career

Mohanlal Mittal, the father of Lakshmi, was the owner of Nippon Denro Ispat, a steel company. Because of the restrictions imposed on the manufacturing of steel by the Indian government, Mittal, who was 26 at the time, founded his first steel factory, PT Ispat Indo, in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, in 1976. The state-owned steelworks of Trinidad and Tobago, which were making a huge loss, were purchased by Mittal in

Lakshmi Mittal CEO, ArcelorMittal

1989. In a year, he turned them into successful businesses. The family’s primary assets in India up to the 1990s were an alloy steels facility close to Pune and a cold-rolling mill for sheet steels in Nagpur. His younger brothers Pramod Mittal and Vinod Mittal currently oversee the family firm, which includes a big integrated steel factory close to Mumbai, but Lakshmi has no involvement in it.

Mittal paid the Irish government a minimal fee of just one Irish pound in 1995 to buy the Irish Steel facility in Cork, Ireland. It was shut down in 2001, six years after it first opened, laying off about 400 people. Since then, the facility has experienced environmental issues that have attracted criticism. The Irish government attempted to get the High Court to rule that Mittal’s company should foot the bill for cleaning up Cork Harbour, but they were unsuccessful. The cleaning was projected to cost €70 million. Prior to December 2001, Mittal bought properties that he dubbed Ispat Mexicana and his firm in Kazakhstan Ispat Karmet. Sidex Galati, which he had bought in November 2001, was renamed Ispat Sidex in that month.

The day after purchasing the PHS Steel Group from the Polish government, which included Huta Sendzimira, Huta Katowice, Huta Florian, and Huta Cedler, the LNM Group was able to complete the $155 million transaction to free the Romanian government’s hold on the steel assets Siderurgica Hunedoara and Petrotub Roman.In the follow-up, Ispat Tepro became the new name of Petrotub Roman.

Mittal was successful in influencing Polish politicians during the 2003 privatisation of PHS steel group, which at the time was Poland’s largest steel producer, by using Marek Dochnal’s consultancy. Dochnal was later detained for bribing Polish officials in a different incident on behalf of Russian spies. In March 2007, the Polish government indicated that it was looking to renegotiate the 2004 sale to ArcelorMittal. After numerous

fatalities in his mines, Mittal’s workers accused him of tolerating “slave labour” conditions. For instance, in December 2004, 23 workers died in explosions at his mines in Kazakhstan as a result of malfunctioning gas detectors. Mittal’s hostile takeover effort of Arcelor in 2006–2007 was successful, and the business was renamed ArcelorMittal. He acquired ownership of a number of steel businesses as a result, including Usinor of France, Arbed of Luxembourg, and Aceralia of Spain.

Personal Life

Usha is Lakshmi Mittal’s wife. They have two children: Aditya Mittal, a son, and Vanisha Mittal, a daughter. Lakshmi Mittal got two brothers, Pramod Mittal and Vinod Mittal, along with a sister, Seema Lohia. She is married to Sri Prakash Lohia, who is an Indonesian businessman. Mittal purchased No. 9A Palace Greens, Kensington Gardens, previously the Philippines Embassy, for £70 million in 2008 for his daughter Vanisha Mittal, who is married to billionaire and philanthropist Amit Bhatia. Mittal hosted a sumptuous “vegetarian reception” for Vanisha at the Palace of Versailles in France.

Awards and honours

He received the “Steelmaker of the Year” award from New Steel in the US in 1996 and the “Willy Korf Steel Vision Award” from World Steel Dynamics in 1998 for his exceptional foresight, entrepreneurship, leadership, and achievement in the growth of steel worldwide. For his great business accomplishments, he was named the “European Businessman of the Year” by Fortune magazine in 2004, “Business Person of the Year” by the Sunday Times, and in 2006 he was declared “Person of the Year” by the Financial Times. King’s College London gave Mr. Mittal a Fellowship in January 2007, which is the highest honour bestowed by the institution. Lakshmi Mittal received Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2008 from the Government of India. In the same year Forbes magazine conferred him a Lifetime Achiev

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MONARCH GROUP of Hotels

Kaushik Kurkal: An Astute Boniface Making Waves For Quality & Remarkable Experiences

The most daring entrepreneurial journeys take the most unusual route. Individuals need blazing enthusiasm and resolve to see their idea to its fruition. But becoming a successful hotelier requires more than just passion. The hospitality sector is a massive vortex of rising rivalry, the control of eminent hotel chains, shifting customer demand, and price variations. Yet there are incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs who can target their offerings at travelers. A skilled professional can explore untapped prospects and transform obstacles into long-term gains.

BUILDING HIS SACRED GROUND

KAUSHIK HARISH KURKAL Founder & M.D.

For our most recent edition, “CEO of the Year 2022,” we are featuring resilient luminaries creating tailwinds with their innovative leadership. We couldn’t think of a better industry to explore than hotel and hospitality, where leaders are known for their focus, commitment, and sheer will. Our search got us in touch with Mr. Kaushik Kurkal, Founder of the Monarch Group of Hotels. A charismatic hotelier, Kaushik aspires to establish a PAN-India hotel network that provides five-star service for a fair price.

Our editorial board had a candid conversation with him to learn more about his journey and goals. The following article is a holistic view of the discussion.

“Purpose is the reason you journey; passion is the fire that lights your way.” A person can work in any industry for a long time. But, without a burning passion and drive, the enthusiasm will wane. Kaushik started his career at a real estate enterprise, but soon he realized his calling was elsewhere. He was intrigued how the Indian hospitality industry was making waves and wanted to explore its opportunities. While he had no background in hospitality, his aunt had a hotel in Navi Mumbai. The hotel was functional, but, Kaushik found potential ways to redefine its operations with more sophisticated and disciplined supervision. His aunt saw potential and being a generous person handed him the opportunity.

Kaushik upheld his promise and increased the hotel’s overall sales and guest count, in just eight months! His focus was to increase corporate bookings, and as occupancy increased, he sought to expand and start his hotel chain. During this time, he found a gap in the quality of services at many upscale hotels. Business travelers typically reserve rooms for extended stays, and while hotels’ services were premium, the quality of the experience wasn’t. Kaushik sought to close this gap with value-added services. “I started providing services of three- or four-star quality at a no-star hotel,” he says. While he had a marginal profit, with only 20 rooms in the hotel, he ensured a scalable quality. Gradually, the consistency started drawing the attention of business travelers and investors too. With

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their help, Monarch came under the spotlight. Presently he owns 17 properties, including hotels, luxury/leisure and long stays (The Monarch Stays) and has 3–4 more hotels planned. With an unblemished focus on excelling guest experience, it has built hotels in several eminent locations around Maharashtra and is thriving to become a PAN-India brand.

THE NICHE – QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE RATES

Be it for the guest or revenue standpoint, it’s always a pressure to book rooms at the best price. For corporate bookings, especially in very competitive markets, this is even more crucial. This is what Monarch as a brand keeps at the center of its attention. It knows how difficult it can be to deliver value for money while preserving a steady bottom line free from competition. Knowing that a sound thought-management is essential, Monarch takes a proactive approach. It partners with online service providers, and finishes all the required paperwork the day before check-in. As guests arrive, they find everything ready, from keys to every other reserved facility.

The paperless model is cost-effective, safeguards guest information and helps in adhering laws and regulations. It also allows to upgrade the overall experience by including real-time benefits for guests. Ultimately, Monarch takes care of every requirement for a joyous experience, adhering to the mantra “Atithi Devo Bhava.”

WELL-ENDOWED IN RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Given how the hotel industry is evolving, from process improvements to innovation implementation, every hotelier struggling to make ends meet. For Kaushik, it’s nothing different. Finance has been the main hurdle in his expansion, but his tenacity has helped him find trusted sources. This, he invested in data analysis and research to increase his footfalls. The efforts bore rich fruits, one of which is The Monarch Chakan. But how? Kaushik explains, “Located in the outskirts of Pune, Chakan was a largely untouched market.” There was only one upscale hotel and around 700 MNCs in the area. After extensive research, I discovered that even for a new player, it will take at least five years to create a market.” He took a more sensible approach and invested in renovating a building to his specifications. Today, the hotel has 115 rooms and enjoys about 85% occupancy.

Besides expansion, R&D activities helped him in expanding presence and attract more customers. For this, it partners with OTAs to market its services and be more connected with customers. Monarch primarily targets the local market, which remains underserved by big brands. The value-added services welcome positive reviews, further boosting the brand’s online sales.

KAUSHIK KURKAL – A PARADIGM OF PEOPLE-CENTRIC LEADERSHIP In the hospitality realm, “survival of the fittest” is a common mantra and leaders lead by it. Kaushik, on the other hand, sees leadership as a collaborative effort. Rather than being autocratic or micromanaging, he believes in inspiring and engaging people toward a common goal. At the heart of Monarch’s culture, he ensures that the most valuable asset are employees. This mindset has kept their sails high even in the roughest storms. Kaushik started his journey with five other people who are now his partners. The core team is still unchanged, and the focus on integrity and team building ensures good camaraderie.

The emphasis on the needs of the employees says a lot about Kaushik’s leadership. He believes and strives to be a teammate, not just a member of the squad. He advocates honesty and believes in resolving issues with genuine facts, upholding respect and fostering equitable prosperity for all.

ONWARD TO BECOME A BUZZING NAME

In just four years, Kaushik has made great strides, and each of his hotels is proof of this. The Belmonte House by Monach in Udaipur is one of its crowning jewels. Another one is the C (Cabo Cruise) in Thane (First floating restaurant in Thane). But, the journey hasn’t been smooth sailing. One of the astounding challenges was navigating through COVID-19, which completely shut down the hotel industry. Kaushik faced his fair share of struggles as well. But even in the midst of the chaos, he made the most of his time. “Prior to COVID, I had only two hotels, but after the pandemic, I had eight!” he reveals. There were many cancelled rental agreements for hotels, and he took advantage of the situation. Surely this was risky, but he still came out a winner.

He lives by the motto, “Be committed and devoted to your purpose, success and money will come in time.”

Kaushik’s resilience stems from his endeavors to start from nothing, assemble a talented team, and launch opulent hotels. He is currently expanding in south with focus on driving exceptional customer experience. The goal is to make sure that clients don’t think the services are subpar and that there is always something new. In other words, he wants his clients to have high expectations for his hotels since they deserve nothing less.

Top 10 Famous Personalities in The Field of Healthcare

Health Care is a broad topic that encompasses a wide range of themes such as epidemiology, environmental health, workplace health and safety, community health, behavioural and mental health, infectious disease, and more. With the goal of promoting and protecting health, public health professionals are frequently involved in tasks such as directing organisations, producing novel products, and pushing for public health policy reforms. Many of these influential individuals receive little or no acknowledgment for their important efforts in maintaining human health.

Check out this list of the Top 10 Famous Personalities in The Field of Healthcare. These public health professionals come from all around the world and include CEOs from nonprofits, heads of governmental and nongovernmental organisations, legislators, scientists, inventors, businesspeople, and more. Some of these people are well-known in the industry, while others are less expected.

John Nkengasong

John Nkengasong, the first director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), is a leading virologist with nearly 30 years of experience in the field of public health. He has fought for fair access to vaccines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, earning the praise of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organization, who dubbed him a “modern day African hero.” In his capacity as the WHO’s Special Envoy for Africa during the epidemic, he has pushed to enhance testing and develop a more transparent method for all African countries to share COVID-19 data.

Arunachalam Muruganantham

Arunachalam Muruganantham, an entrepreneur from India, created a low-cost sanitary pad manufacturing device that can produce pads for less than a third of the price of commercially produced pads. By enabling small company owners to use his model thanks to his invention, he helps to alleviate poverty in communities by generating money and employment. In remote areas where girls are sometimes forced to leave school around puberty, he has raised knowledge of menstruation. Muruganantham intends to produce his machines in more than a hundred nations. His efforts have won him numerous accolades, including a spot on Time Magazine’s 2014 list of the “100 Most Influential People in the World.” Additionally, he was given a National Innovation Foundation award by President Pratibha Patil in 2005, and in 2016, he was given the Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian honour in the Republic of India.

Benjamin Franklin

Inventor, scientist, politician, printer, thinker, musician, writer, and economist... Benjamin Franklin’s reputation as a Renaissance man during the American Revolution has taken on mythical proportions; in the modern day, he is likely at least as well known for his wide range of interests as he is for his significant personal accomplishments. The Eric T. Carlson III Memorial Lecture at Weill Cornell Medical College, given by the Department of Psychiatry, recently featured an argument by Washington University Professor of Psychology Stanley Finger that Franklin might also be referred to as a man of medicine. Franklin actually made important advancements in the fight against smallpox, lead poisoning, and starvation in addition to more avant-garde advancements in the then-novel disciplines of prosthetics and music therapy. Franklin linked two of his longtime interests—electricity and an almost limitless desire to serve others—by using therapeutic electric currents to heal bodily diseases. It’s interesting to note that Franklin left all of his inventions to society for free; he did not patent any of them.

Marie Curie

Marie Skodowska-Curie organised fleets of radiography cars to transport portable X-ray equipment to wounded soldiers on the front lines during World War I one hundred years ago, using her scientific expertise. Thousands of researchers today are building on her radiation research in disciplines as various as cancer treatment, archaeology, and astronomy. Horizon examines her scientific and personal impact as the European financing programme bearing her name marks 20 years of operation. Others seized on Curie’s theory that radiation originated in an invisible subatomic universe. Her work created the area of atomic research and set off a string of seismic discoveries. The physicist Ernest Rutherford created a modern alchemy by claiming that some unstable atoms spontaneously transform into other elements while emitting radiation as they do, using sources of radioactive material from the Curies as an example.

John Bertand

Born in Dippenhall, Hampshire, England on October 2, 1933, John Bertrand Gurdon is a British developmental biologist who was the first to show that differentiated (mature) cell nuclei can be reprogrammed by egg cells to return to a pluripotent state, where they can once again become any type of cell. Gurdon’s work eventually served as the basis for significant breakthroughs in cloning and stem cell research, including the creation of Dolly, the first successfully cloned mammal, by British developmental biologist Sir Ian Wilmut, and the discovery of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells by Japanese doctor and researcher Shinya Yamanaka, which completely changed the landscape of regenerative medicine. Gurdon and Yamanaka shared the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, which was given to them for their discoveries. At Eton College, a prominent boys’ secondary school close to Windsor, England, Gurdon studied classics (old Greek and Roman language and literature). He wanted to pursue classics at Christ Church in Oxford, but he was rejected from the programme. Instead, after receiving zoology instruction, he was accepted into Oxford’s zoology department and graduated with a B.S. in 1956.

Roy Calne FRS

Roy Calne FRS is a surgeon and early proponent of organ transplantation. By creating methods for overcoming organ rejection, he significantly contributed to the success of transplants. His expertise in liver transplantation has helped thousands of people with end-stage liver disease return to a normal life by accomplishing several surgical firsts. Roy created the first anti rejection medication before coming up with the transplant recipient immune system suppression protocol that is now followed by everyone. The number of transplant units increased significantly as a result. In 1992, Roy performed the first successful liver transplant in Europe, the first heart, liver, and lung transplant in the world, and the first transplant involving the stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver, and kidney. In addition to several honours and accolades, Roy was knighted in 1986. He received the Lasker Prize in 2012 for his contributions to the advancement of liver transplantation. He was given a Pride of Britain medal for lifetime achievement in 2014.

Elizabeth Blackburn

From a self-described “lab rat” to an adventurer in the fields of health and politics, Elizabeth Blackburn has undergone a transformation. She made crucial contributions to the understanding of the molecular structure of telomeres and the enzyme telomerase, which are necessary for DNA replication and cellular division. Her work provides answers to the riddle of aging, promise for the treatment of cancer, and even biochemical ties between living circumstances and lifetime. Wherever her curiosity takes her, Blackburn demands that every assertion be supported by facts. “You need to do the science correctly.” The second of seven children and the child of two doctors, Elizabeth Blackburn was born in Tasmania in 1948. She was always fascinated by creatures as a child, from the beach’s jellyfish to the tadpoles she kept in glass jars. She read and reread the biography of Marie Curie because she was similarly enthralled by the romance of the scientific pursuit. She painted drawings of amino acids on the walls of her bedroom. In 1980, Elizabeth Blackburn found that the DNA in telomeres is unique. She further established in 1982 that this DNA prevents chromosomes from being broken down with Jack Szostak. The telomerase enzyme, which creates the DNA for telomeres, was discovered by Blackburn and Carol Greider in 1984.

Dr. Roopa Dhatt

Medical professional Dr. Roopa Dhatt is dedicated to eradicating gender disparities in positions of leadership in the healthcare industry. Women in Global Health was established in 2015 with the objective of achieving gender equality in global health leadership. Since its founding, the organisation has gained more than 25,000 global supporters and chapters in countries such as Germany, the United States, Norway, East Africa, Pakistan, and Australia. In addition to working as an internist in a community hospital in Washington, D.C., Dr. Dhatt is an assistant professor of internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. The gender components of the COVID-19 epidemic were brought to light by Dr. Dhatt during that time, including the fact that a disproportionate number of frontline workers were female yet did not hold any leadership positions that had an impact on workers. She was a member of a group that examined the language employed by male and female leaders throughout the pandemic. Dr. Dhatt and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom signed a memorandum of understanding about the role of women in global health on International Women’s Day in 2021. The Gender Equality Top 100 Most Influential People in Global Policy 2019 list included Dr. Dhatt. Dr. Dhatt, who was born in India and moved to the United States when she was five years old, recalls being exposed to health inequities when she was nine years old, which inspired her to seek a career in medicine.

Dr. Bhasker Sharma

In India and overseas, Dr. Bhasker Sharma is a well respected homoeopathic physician. Dr Sharma comes from Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The eminent doctor is on a mission to popularise homoeopathy and foster a healthy society through this type of integrative medicine. He makes a consistent effort to dispel myths about homoeopathic medicine. He is a well-known alternative medicine practitioner with a reputation for treating a wide range of illnesses, including renal stones, gastritis, leukoderma, piles, arthritis, skin conditions, diabetes, diseases affecting the male or female reproductive system, ovarian cysts, PCOD, prostate gland enlargement, hair loss, and weight loss. Dr. Sharma has published 12 books, set more than 30 dozen world records, and received 58 national and international honours in India. He has written and published more than a dozen books and articles on medicine and literature. An important achievement was made at an event that Dr. Sharma organised on August 21, 2018, in Rajkot, Gujarat: The Largest Homoeopathy Lesson. He received the Guinness World Record for this accomplishment.

Dr. Lucienne Ide

Dr. Lucienne Ide is a doctor, scientist, and the creator of Rimidi, a US healthcare company she founded to address the financial effects of chronic illnesses like diabetes. She has worked with Rimidi to develop a clinical management platform for the individualised treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and heart failure. Rimidi recently released two ground-breaking apps to support doctors and patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery and deep brain stimulation. She is also a founding member of the Diabetes Prevention and Design Team, an organisation whose goal is to lower the incidence of diabetes in Atlanta. Ide has been recognised as one of the Most Influential Women in Health IT by HIMSS (The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society).

FAQs

Q.1- Who are the top 10 famous personalities in the field of healthcare?

• John Nkengasong

• Arunachalam Muruganantham

• Benjamin Franklin

• Marie Curie:

• John Bertand

• Roy Calne FRS

• Elizabeth Blackburn

• Dr. Roopa Dhatt

• Dr. Bhasker Sharma

• Dr. Lucienne Ide

Q.2- Which are the top 10 healthcare companies in the world?

• CVS Health Corp. (CVS)

• UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH)

• McKesson Corp. (MCK)

• AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC)

• Cigna Corp (CI)

• Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH)

• Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA)

• Anthem Inc. (ANTM)

• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

• Centene Corp. (CNC)

Q.3- Which are the top 10 medical cities in India?

• Chennai • Mumbai

• New Delhi

• Goa • Bangalore • Ahmedabad • Coimbatore • Vellore • Alleppey • Hyderabad

Pandit Deendayal Energy University Educational Institution

PDEU: A Beacon Of Transformation And Hope

About The PDEU

The joint vision of Shri Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Mukesh Ambani and others led to the establishment of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University. PDPU has flourished as a top university under the direction of Mukesh Ambani, Founder President. Through the State Act passed on April 4, 2007, it was formed as a Private University with the intention of having diversity and scholarship for developing a significant talent base in the energy sector. Numerous courses in engineering, science, management, humanities, and social sciences are available at PDPU.

The University was created to bring the transition that would put an emphasis on energy, academics, and research by changing with the times. They expanded throughout time to encompass humanities-related professions and renewable energy sources. As University has explored many areas in Energy sector, the name change of the University was suggested in its 8th Convocation address from Petroleum to Energy University. It has excelled in giving its students access to top-notch education and exposure through a variety of national and international exchange programmes.

PDEU has established itself as a prestigious organization with notable national and worldwide awareness today. The university’s main areas of focus are:

ENERGY FOR ALL: PDEU was created to concentrate on renewable energy and promote important research into the subject in order to achieve “Energy for All”. “PDEU has completed extensive research on new energy sources. The Centre of Excellence in Geothermal Energy (CEGE) has conducted exploration surveys for geothermal prospects in several parts of Gujarat and has drilled two shallow wells in the Dholera region in India’s west. It has established firstof-their-kind projects on heating and cooling in Dholera, honey-processing, and balneology using geothermal water,” Dr. Sundar says. He adds,

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The Centre for Biofuel & Bio-Energy Studies (CBBS) has developed expertise in designing energy-efficient biodiesel processes. This includes an energy-efficient biodiesel reactor unit that is capable of producing biodiesel from readily available Indian feedstocks, facilitating a reduction in dependency on imported fossil fuel and increased self-sufficiency in the Indian energy sector. PDEU also has a Solar Research Development Centre, a 1 MW solar power plant, and a 1.5MW rooftop facility.

SOCIAL IMPACT: With funding from the European Union through Horizon 2020, PDEU is working to design, develop, and demonstrate high-recovery, low-cost water treatment systems for saline groundwater and wastewater in response to the United Nations’ call for sustainable development goals for clean water and sanitation. As part of its obligation to the community, PDEU has adopted adjacent communities. The university’s students have launched periodic awareness campaigns about many current societal issues that have addressed the academic and

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physical demands of the schools. With seven patents in this pandemic’s engineering solutions to tackle COVID-19, PDEU has emerged victorious in doing its part to fight the pandemic.

YOUTH FOR TOMORROW: The need to prepare children to be global citizens is growing as we live in a global village. Many students are arming themselves with adaptability and adjusting to changing circumstances through international cooperation and exposure programmes. They are assisted and encouraged by PDEU to enroll in international exchange programmes so they can get ready for exciting professions abroad. Since 2010, the institution has collaborated on research programmes and summer internships with various foreign universities.

By holding various events such as guest lectures, seminars, workshops, industrial visits, and short-term training programmes, PDEU disseminates its conviction in active and continuous engagements with industry players to establish stronger bases and long-term professional partnerships.

This Industry connection helps the university to facilitate Industry exposure to the students. This exposure allows students to apply technical knowledge to reallife situations and problems. Industrial training is an experience where a student closely works with other professionals and follows instructions to get insights about the operations.

In order to encourage students to engage in research during their formative years, the university also supports travel grants and student research projects. They are also given scholarships based on merit and merit-based incentives.

A Boon For The Students

A dynamic learning atmosphere and cutting-edge technology are the ideal combination that PDEU offers its students, transforming them into future professionals. For its students, the university has a strong track record of finding placement. Top Indian businesses have employed the students, and other businesses visit PDEU each year to look for engineering students. Many students have accepted employment offers from organizations with a strong focus on their field.

The institution has transformed the teaching-learning process to make it more flexible for future generations. The goal of preparing students for the future has undergone a paradigm shift as a result of the change in how concepts are taught and learned. Syllabi have been created to include STEM subjects and connect them with practical learning as a result of the hybrid approach to learning. Experts from business and academia are invited to contribute their knowledge during 10% of all classes. This is done practically in all topics, and the taking of the subject by the involved faculty member facilitates it. With all of this in mind, PDEU keeps working to create a place where students can safely express their originality and creativity.

The university’s top-notch facilities and good upkeep provide students with the perfect environment for performance excellence. Whether it be in festivals, athletics, or other activities/events, the students take an active part and excel, bringing honor to the university. With more than 40 student clubs, members actively participate in club operations as Core Executive Members and in events put on by other clubs. Students from many colleges across the nation engage in the three main festivals, Flare, Tesseract, and Petro Cup.

Awards And Achievements

The PDEU Innovation and Incubation Center (IIC) was founded in 2014 with the intention of transforming the enthusiasm and potential of young students. In order to assist aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and technologists in advancing commercial projects and initiatives, it was subsequently officially incorporated as a Section 8 corporation in 2017. The Intellectual Property Protection Organization (IPPO) awarded the center the title of “Incubation Centre of the Year with Prominent IP Culture” in IP Fest for three years in a row, from 2017 to 2019.

Many honors have been given to PDEU for its outstanding efforts to make the university stand out, including the ARIIA Ranking in 2021, which placed the institution fifth in the category of Universities/Deemed Universities. At the SSIP Prashansa Awards, which were held by the Education Department of the Government of Gujarat for 2019 and 2020, the institute was recognised as the Best Performing Private University in the Private University category.

The university recently accomplished the following:

• NAAC A++ Grade (3.52/4) in 2022

• NIRF Ranking: 106th in Engineering Category, 101-150 Band in University Category and 89th in Management Category.

• Awarded with Centre of Excellence status by Govt. of Gujarat.

• SIRO Recognised by Govt. of India

• Member of Study in India Initiative of Govt. of India

Motivational Speakers Top 10 in The World

An inspirational or motivational speaker is someone who gives stirring speeches with the goal of motivating, challenging, or changing their audience. It pays to occasionally listen to motivational speakers in a society filled with sorrow, pessimism, and dashed hopes. However, motivational speakers do more than only encourage their audiences to overcome obstacles in life. Their motivational speeches also aim to upset the established order. We can learn to leave our comfort zones and pursue our goals of success and happiness through their compelling and powerful messages. There is no shortage of motivational speakers in the world, coming from all backgrounds. You will undoubtedly find a speaker who will inspire you to develop your entrepreneurial spirit or who will push you to explore your faith. Here, we present Top 10 Motivational Speakers in the World” who are the most in-demand motivational speakers across the globe.

Tony Robbins.

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” -Tony Robbins. Tony Robbins, who is widely regarded as the most popular motivational speaker in the world, has dedicated more than 40 years to providing coaching, organizing seminars, and motivating speeches to assist business owners in overcoming their individual and collective issues. He is well-known all over the world for his seminars, infomercials, and self-help books. He is also a life coach, author, and philanthropist. He imparts knowledge on how to lead others, manage finances, run successful businesses, and make the most of life. Unlimited Powers, a book he wrote in 1987, was followed by Awaken the Giant Within in 1993 which has been his best sellers till date. Robbins has worked with notable clients like Bill Clinton, Hugh Jackman, Serena Williams, and Wayne Gretzky. Also, he was included by Worth magazine on its power 100 list.

Eric Thomas

“Pain is temporary. It may last for a minute, or an hour, or a day, or even a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it will last forever.” - Eric Thomas.

At the age of 16, Detroit-native and raised-in-Detroit, Eric Thomas was homeless. But Eric made the decision that he wanted to improve his life and establish himself as a person with a life he could be proud of. You may now see Eric Thomas’ inspiring words of wisdom on YouTube since E.T did exactly that. He even has a series called “Thank God It’s Monday.” He also succeeded in receiving the education he missed out on while he was homeless and pushed himself harder to earn all the credentials he had always aspired to. Eric Thomas is one of the world’s top motivational speakers now. His infamous YouTube videos have amassed millions of dollars in sales, and his best-selling books have done the same. Since his talks are so well-liked, you’ll discover that he appears in about 90% of the motivational movies that other people make and post on YouTube utilising mashups of footage, speeches, and music.

“Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.”- Les Brown.

Les Brown is a well-known asset for Fortune 500 firms, small businesses, non-profits, and community leaders across many industries. He is also one of the most loved motivational speakers. He is a person who overcame early adversity to succeed in a number of various professions, including political commentator, broadcast manager, and community leader. He was passionate about giving back to the town where he was reared and served the state of Ohio for three times as a senator. Brown is a motivational keynote speaker who has addressed gatherings all over the world. He has received the National Speakers Association’s Council of Peers Award of Excellence. His audience is given the tools they need to dream big, face obstacles head-on, and change the world as a result of his research and teaching on the science of achievement.

“Fearlessness is a muscle that can be developed. My own experience has taught me that the more I practise it, the more natural it is for me to not allow my fears control me.”- Arianna Huffington

Ariadni-Ana Stasinopoulou was given the name Arianna Huffington on July 15, 1950, in Athens, Greece. She is the founder of Thrive Global. Also, she co-founded the HuffPost, formerly known as the Huffington Post, and serves as its editor in chief. The development of numerous other illustrious organisations and efforts, such the Detroit Project, which is well-known for its ardent support of the production of energyefficient cars, was greatly aided by Arianna. She is a motivational speaker who specialises in business leadership, wellness, and scientific approaches to increasing individual and group productivity.

Nick Vujivic

“I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need. ”- Nick Vujivic

Nick Vujicic is a motivational speaker who was born without arms or legs and has learned to overcome his condition by imparting his knowledge and experience to others. He not only overcame a tremendous physical challenge, but he has since begun to tour the globe to share his message of faith in Jesus and hope. He is the owner of the motivational speaking business Attitude is Attitude and has interacted with many of the most powerful people in the world, all of whom find inspiration in him.

“People can’t do something themselves; they want to tell you can’t do it.”- Chris Gardner.

What distinguishes Chris Gardner as an inspirational speaker is his journey from poverty to wealth. The founder and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, who was born on February 9th, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, dealt with challenges in life in every imaginable way.

One of the Top 10 International Motivational Speakers, Chris had lived on the streets as a single father. He has written The Pursuit of Happ(y)ness, a memoir about those times which has been converted into a movie featuring Will Smith. He is also credited with writing Start Where You Are, which offers 44 useful and doable advice that might motivate you to succeed more.

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“If you want to go somewhere, it is best to find someone who has already been there.”Robert Kiyosaki

Robert Kiyosaki is a well-known motivational speaker who specialises in success, empowerment, and change management. He also teaches individuals about personal finance. His best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” explains the financial lessons wealthy parents teach their kids, as opposed to those learned by poor and middle-class people. According to USA Today, this book is the best one about money. It has been listed as a bestseller in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The New York Times. He is known for having completely original thoughts regarding investing and money. He is an entrepreneur, investor, and instructor. People are motivated by his teaching to develop sound financial plans in order to make their money work for them.

“If you wait for the ideal moment, you will wait forever. Utilize the time you have to its fullest and always strive for perfection.”- Daymond John

Chances are, if you’ve ever watched Shark Tank on ABC, which has won numerous awards, you’ve already met Daymond John. Another well-known example of how we may go from poverty to wealth is Daymond John’s life. All we need to do is dream big and work hard to make those ambitions come true. Daymond started his path to greatness with just $40. But despite what seemed to be insurmountable challenges, he persevered and eventually founded FUBU Clothing, which he now leads. The majority of his presentations are directed toward young people, emphasising the value of developing an entrepreneurial spirit early in life. The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage is one of his well-known books.

Simon Sinek

“Vision is the capacity to discuss the future with such clarity that it seems as though we are discussing the past.”- Simon Sinek

“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion.”- Simon Sinek

The best-selling author of books on leadership, Simon Sinek, is referred to as a “visionary thinker with a remarkable mind.” He teaches managers and organisations how to encourage and inspire people to perform better in order to create an environment where people feel secure, motivated, and fulfilled at work. Simon Sinek is a proponent of optimism and positivism. He believes that all it takes to succeed and find personal fulfilment is to have an optimistic outlook. He also thinks that there is always hope for a better future, no matter what your past may have been. Simon gives lectures on business intelligence and how businesses may foster employee engagement to increase productivity. Start With Why, Together is Better, The Infinite Game, and Leaders Eat Last are a few of the works he has written.

Oprah Winfrey

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”- Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey, one of the most powerful women in the world, was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. Oprah Winfrey isn’t technically a motivational speaker in the traditional sense. She has, nevertheless, written a number of encouraging books and given hundreds of thought-provoking keynote addresses. Most of Oprah Winfrey’s motivational sayings were delivered on her well-known talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was broadcast for more than 20 years. One of her well-known books, The Wisdom of Sundays, makes an effort to inspire readers to find the inner hero and use that ability to change the world. In today’s time she is one of the most popular motivational speakers.

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Wafy

CEO

Mohammed Abbas

If you are an avid traveler and love connecting with culture and diversity, then you know that there are only a few places in the world whose experience and beauty are esoteric. Saudi Arabia is one such nation. Beyond its imagery of desert adventures and busy souks that are eclectic to this nation, Saudi Arabia is a hub of architectural gems, cultural heritage, sports, and entertainment events. Its cultural values, the hospitality of its people, and its sense of social obligation also make the kingdom stand out.

Now that it has opened the doors to tourism, it’ll be highly beneficial for travelers to have a reliable interactive platform that helps them discover and connect with Saudi Arabia’s delectable experiences. Introducing Wafy, Saudi Arabia’s Super-app: #1 content aggregator and discovery app.

VISUALILZE SAUDI THROUGH INNOVATIONS

Wafy is a one-stop mobile app that caters to the intrinsic needs of travelers with reliable content about Saudi culture, exotic locations, entertainment, and sports. The articles are based on authentic sources as well as comprehensive media coverage of all entertainment and sporting festivals and events. The app also enlists hundreds of fascinating events, explorable locations, and exclusive restaurants to dine from across the kingdom. On top of this, Wafy provides its content in nine different languages, alongside English and Arabic. The other languages include Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Turkish, Urdu, and Balinese. This is a prudent step to increasing its global reach and connecting more and more people with Saudi’s innovative projects towards improving quality of life, attracting tourists, and elevating investment in the Kingdom. In a nutshell, Wafy facilitates dynamic, all-encompassing experiences for tourists and expats to engage with the natural beauty of Saudi Arabia.

FURNISHED WITH ENGAGING CONTENT

Wafy is designed to offer an immersive experience, regardless of the age or gender of users. Users will go on a journey, exploring categorized lists of articles, events, or locations of interest. It has thousands of stories that cover a range of interests, including culture, heritage, tourist destinations, and trips to exotic locations. Wafy also allows users to rate and share their experiences. Users get to review cafes, restaurants, shopping malls, parks, cultural places, historical sites, or seasonal events across Saudi cities. The recommendations significantly aid in finding accurate information and make every trip as hassle-free as possible. In the end, it is not boastful to claim that Wafy’s offerings require more than 60 apps to cover it all, including event and experience coverage, ticketing, and read-along content. These are continually updated under its niche content methodology built around five pillars:

• Educate: All writers and reporters produce articles on trending topics daily.

• Remind: Content creators publish lists with carefully curated recommendations.

• Transact: Ticketing events and experiences are based on interest.

• Share/rate and review: Optimize reach through usergenerated content and user

• reviews.

• Re-attract: Grow user advocacy by delivering a rich and personalized journey.

The Feature-Rich Properties Makes Its Role As An Aggregator Is Truly A Cut Above Tens Of Other Apps.

A ROBUST ARCHITECTURE

Wafy is more than just a discovery app. It acts as the world’s digital gateway to Saudi Arabia. To uphold its role, there is a solid backend team that constantly upgrades its architecture, enriches its offerings, and adds new products to ensure that exploring the kingdom remains a delightful adventure. Wafy has an incredibly user-friendly UI and is 100% crash-free, which is evident from its track record of exponential growth and downloads.

Wafy’s intuitive tools, such as smart search and filters, enable users to seek out whatever information they need with the least effort, resulting in a straightforward and pleasant experience. FOMO is a central part of the experience algorithm. The world is shifting rapidly, and Wafy has this trait ingrained in its DNA to effectively compete in the market. It also wouldn’t be wrong to say that this makes Wafy a hot platform for its users.

THE BRAIN BEHIND WAFY

An innovative idea sprouts and thrives under the care of an innovator. Wafy is the brainchild of Mohammed Abbas (CEO), an exceptional entrepreneur who also leads GT Medical, an innovative healthcare firm. He also has a record of establishing multiple companies, which has earned him global repute. Forbes recently titled him as one of the “10 inspiring businesspeople to watch in the Middle East”. Over the last decade, he has delivered over 100% growth year-over-year through multiple sector-pioneering brands in Saudi Arabia. In 2016, Abbas conceptualized Wafy intending to provide a world-class interactive guide to Saudi’s tourism, culture, sports, and entertainment.

Not long after its inception, the platform became popular and has been a product of choice for people to discover and engage with the Kingdom. It accrued a base of over 1.2 million active users in 2021 alone, with ratings above 4.5 stars on both the Apple Store and Google Play. Its archive is bundled with 5,000+ articles and covers over 4,500 land and maritime events.

GROWING EXPONENTIALLY

Coming towards the end, based on what we learned, Wafy is on a mission – to endorse Saudi Arabia to the world. It’s offering tens of millions of choices of events, experiences, and locations to visit for all Saudis, expats, and tourists. Its efforts are resulting in a constantly growing user base. With contents available in new languages, Wafy plans to expand its reach to 63% of the global population. Wafy’s 1.5 million monthly views are created only in English and Arabic, so this aim has a high possibility of success. Wafy will succeed in the international market as it has in Saudi Arabia, given its trajectory.

RBI SET TO LAUNCH

DIGITAL RUPEE TODAY, THINGS TO KNOW

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that the first pilot programme for retail digital rupees (e-R) will start on December 1st, 2022.

“The closed user group (CUG), made up of participating customers and merchants, would be responsible for the trial’s coverage of a few selected sites. The digital rupee would look like an electronic token that can be used instead of money. The way paper currency and coins are currently issued, it would be issued in the same denominations.

Intermediaries, such as a bank, would be used to distribute it, the statement released by the RBI said.

The partner banks will offer users a mobile-based digital wallet that they can use to transact with e-R. The central bank states that both person-to-person (P2P) and personto-merchant (P2M) transactions are feasible. The QR codes that are displayed at retail places can be used to make payments to retailers.

The RBI has also chosen eight banks to take part in this trial project over time. Four banks—State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and IDFC Initial Bank—would launch the first phase in four different places. Later on, this project will involve Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar would be the first cities where the experiment is put into practice. Ahmedabad, Shimla, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow, Patna, and Gangtok will also be covered with time. The scope of the pilot project may be gradually increased to accommodate more banks, users, and locations, according to the RBI.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated earlier this month that the bank would run a parallel retail e-rupee experiment to the wholesale e-rupee pilot. The RBI’s overall objective is to fully operational launch of the CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) “in the near future,” Das added, declining to provide a timeline.

“I don’t want to provide a target date for when the CBDC will be completely operational since this is something we must undertake with extreme caution. This is the first time the entire world has done it. We don’t want to be in a rush, “He stated.

The RBI will want to address all of those issues and introduce the CBDC in a way that is non-disruptive because there will be some technological and procedural hurdles, he said. The pilot programme, according to the central bank, would assess the stability of the complete creation, distribution, and retail use of digital rupees in real time. Based on the lessons learned from this pilot, various aspects and uses of the e- R token and architecture will be evaluated in further pilots.

What will the Retail e-rupee be?

Since it will mostly be used for retail transactions, the retail e-rupee will simply be an electronic form of cash. Everyone may utilise it, including the private sector, non-financial consumers, and businesses, as it will be the central bank’s direct liability. It will be able to provide access to safe money for settlement and payment as well. “CBDC is legal tender issued in digital form by a central bank,” the RBI had previously noted. It is similar to paper currency and can be used interchangeably with it. The only difference is its form.

WINDPLUS PRIVATE LIMITED SERVES THE GLOBAL NEEDS EXCLUSIVELY WITH WIND ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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With a mission to provide World Class EPC of BOP (Balance of Plant) Services to the Renewable Energy Industry, their service and product portfolio encompass a wide field of specific areas, including EPC Management, Project Development Assistance on an insourced basis, and different kinds of Customized Assistance. All Project Services are tailor-made according to the needs of the specific project. Within EPC Management, they offer a palette of elements ensuring a smooth, efficient development process all the way through pre-construction, construction, and commissioning.

Windplus’s Exclusive Service Offerings

The company offers a wide palette of flexible Customized Assistance. You can choose one – Or you can mix and match. Through an open dialogue, they help identify the key areas where their assistance – experience and know-how – can make a positive difference to your wind power project –

• EPC Management

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• Customized Assistance

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The project developments at Windplus are built on a wealth of knowledge and organised around the requirements and preferences of the client. In order to improve the projects’ bankability and business case, they offer to help project developers finish and optimise their development.

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Working distant from home during the Covid Crisis affected Dr Karunamoorthy’s views and inspired him to pursue his longterm goal of starting his own business rather than working as an employee. While pursuing his passion, he also achieved

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his ambition to stay with his family, leading to the creation of Windplus. Even though he didn’t have a lot of money to put into his company, he always thought that his technical expertise, knowledge, leadership abilities, teamwork, honesty, and loyal approaches were his better investment.

What Distinguish Windplus in the Renewable Landscape?

Knowledge sharing on technical and non-technical aspects to the emerging professionals of the polytechnic, engineering colleges, business organizations, universities, premier industries, and the end users.

• Active participant in the international renewable energy business.

• Distinct business provider due to their genuine services, quality contributions, success principles and timely services.

• Encourages employees to attend conferences and seminars.

• Working as a family with a hybrid working model.

• Yearly Bonus for Employees.

• Though being a Startup, Windplus conduct Outdoor Annual Get-together trip for the employees with their family members to motivate their employees.

• Windplus provides working lunch for employees though being a startup.

• Empowerment of employees and their ideologies.

• A dynamic leader who has improved interpersonal skills, activity knowledge, positive outlook, social skills, problemsolving abilities, and the ability to inspire action unites the team to achieve success.

Clientele & Corporate Ethos

Windplus provides services to Original Equipment Manufacturers, Developers, and Independent Power Producers in the renewable energy sector. Among its principal clientele are. 1. Tata Power.

EDF Renewables

Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited.

GE India Industrial Private Limited

Doddanavar Brothers.

Opera Energy

Enerparc Energy Private Limited

Envision Wind Power Technologies India Pvt Ltd

Insolare Energy Private Limited

Elecon Engineering Company Limited

Windplus has gained its customers’ confidence through the following values. 1. Transparent Approach.

Reachable to customers.

Sharing the know-how and activity knowledge

Ask for and act on feedback.

Timely and Quality services.

Genuine & Loyalty to services.

Accomplishments on the Way

Windplus is directing its services towards sustainable development. Following are some key achievements on the way – Nation Wide Business & Corporate Leaders award 2022 under 50 categories by Business Mint.

• Influential Indians Award 2022 – Listed Under Top 100.

• Active member and patron of the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), Society of Power Engineers (SPE), and Indian Wind Power Association.

• Advisory Board Member of Premier Wind Energy industries.

• Involved in CSR activities by contributing towards education, medical emergencies, skill training, employment scope and environment protection.

What’s on the Cards? Windplus is on the road to expanding its business verticals across RE Hybrid (Wind + Solar + Battery Energy Storage System), looking to contribute a minimum of 1% (4.5Gw) Market share of GOI’s RE target (450Gw by 2030) and take on the international presence within 1000 days of operation of WINDPLUS.

An Advice from the Wizard Inspiration of action, know-how, and activity knowledge is the critical drives needed to sustain as an entrepreneur.

• Performance is the byproduct. Always focus on the process; the result is the byproduct.

• Six skills that are required to become a master’s in business management are Logical Thinking, understanding people, Relationships, Communication, Selling, and Leadership

• Follow the 5P’s mantra – Prior, Preparation, Prevents, Poor, and Performance.

Dynamic Leadership

Karunamoorthy Neethimani, Founder Member and Managing Director

Dr. Karunamoorthy Neethimani, the man behind the invention, has 27 years of experience in the onshore wind power industry and has worked with all three primary stakeholders, including Original Equipment Manufacturers, Developers, and Independent Power Producers throughout India. He frequently serves as the keynote speaker at colleges and universities and has published technical papers in magazines and journals. He has a PhD in wind energy from an internationally recognised university, and a master’s in leadership science from Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies.

Rajeswari Karunamoorthy, Director - Admin & Culture Rajeswari is in charge of culture and administrative efforts at Windplus and has 15 years of expertise in lead administration. A driven, aspirational individual who approaches every task she takes on or circumstance that comes her way with maturity and responsibility. Exceptional in collaborating with others to successfully complete tasks on schedule and with perfection.

Bhavin Joshi, Director of HR, IT & Finance

Bhavin Joshi has more than 30 years of cross-functional and multi-functional experience in a variety of fields and companies. Accounts, audits, commercials, legal, liaison, paperwork, and strategies make up his main portfolio. He is a co-promoter of Windplus and is in charge of the organization’s HR, IT, and FINANCE departments. He was principally responsible for establishing Powerica Ltd. and has more than three decades of experience in the wind energy industry.

Mansi Yogesh Thakkar, Director - Training & Development

Mansi Yogesh Thakkar has nine years of expertise in the training and development sector and is a professional speaker and leadership trainer. She obtained her BE-IT degree from Mumbai University. Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies, University of Mumbai, awarded her a master’s degree in leadership science.

YANCHA POSITIVE PARENTING

AN EXCELLENT INNOVATIVE PLATFORM TO MAKE PARENTING A REWARDING EXPERIENCE

Gulshan Parveen | Business Connect

They say, “It’s not what you do for your children but what you have to teach them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” Parenting is indeed a challenging yet beautiful journey in our lives. Although parenting is very crucial, there is no structured program to help the parents develop their children as a continuum from their childhood to a young adult. Across these phases, parenting and child development needs to evolve towards positive outcomes. This in turn leads to happy families and has a significant transformational impact on their lives. .Parents think that parenting cannot be learned and at the same time they want to achieve the best for their children. This leaves room for trial and error and leaves gap in the development of the child. Guiding parents through a combination of structured experiences and insights with a Positive Parenting framework, that enable parents in nurturing their children to achieve their full potential. With this purpose in mind, Yancha Positive Parenting LLP came into the existence aiding children right from School to College and then letting them confidently take their own strides towards a responsible young adult.

Business Connect is a renowned platform devoted to introducing the world to some outperforming ventures and their creators. Here again, we are back with our exclusive edition of the month compiled with some tremendous growth stories of remarkable organizations in the market. Our editorial team had an interesting and joyful session with the leadership panel of the company in which the Founder and CEO, Dr. Arnab Basu, and the team shared numerous lesser-known facts about the company. The leader also spilled some beans on his overall entrepreneurial journey so far. We truly hope and wish that this fascinating read will add some extra value to the lives of our global readers and will encourage them to chase their dreams.

COMPANY PREFACE

Giving a detailed introduction of the company, Dr. Arnab asserts, “Yancha is an EdTech platform focused on developing children behaviorally so that they can reach their full potential. Yancha’s approach spans the major transitions from childhood to teenage to adolescence to young adulthood (from 4 years - 21 years). Elements of child development and parenting are an integral part of it, impacting home, school or college, and self.

Over the past years, we have been working on Yancha, which is a program focused on the ‘How to’ aspects of child development and the role of parenting. While a lot of conceptual constructs are available, we created a ‘Behavioral training Program for Parents and Children so that the Parents can raise their children with a structured path and the children can imbibe that to reach their full potential. The platform is entirely personalized and addresses the specific possibilities, opportunities, and issues faced by families.”

• What Yancha Offers:

• A Behavioural Game - 8th Wonder (a card game for parents and children to engage in behavioral

development)

• Yancha Initiation Program - 45 to 60 mins program (to make parents aware of their role)

• Yancha Awareness Program – Kids - 120 mins program (for parents to develop their children from 4 - 12 years)

• Yancha Awareness Program- Teens - 120 mins program (for teenagers to develop themselves from 13 - 21)

• Yancha Transformation Program - Kids - 26 modules can be done a module at a time (available as DIY Kits and in Online mode) (for parents to develop their children from 4 - 12 years)

• Yancha Transformation Program – Teens & Young Adults - 21 sessions to be done over 6 months along with Career Guidance (for teenagers to develop themselves from 13 - 21)

• Career choice (based on behaviors)

EDGE OVER OTHERS

“The current approach focuses on counseling to rectify behaviors. Yancha focuses on developing the child in a manner to develop on strengths, rather than corrections based approach. Yancha approach is fundamentally different from counseling and focuses on developing every child to achieve their full potential. Yancha is based on the philosophy of positive psychology and multiple intelligences which focus on developing the strengths and not just repairing the weaknesses. With the rising complexities of the modern society – nuclear families, technology proliferation, competitiveness in all aspects, coupled with a wide range of choices, parenting has become more complex than ever before. And imagine the same parents having to cater to their professional commitments as they are at the most productive days of their career and if they carry the guilt due to their non-availability and the resulting lack of focus on childdevelopment. These thoughts in turn make them ineffective at workplace and they lead a life of underachievement and it turns into a vicious cycle.”- Dr. Arnab Basu.

He further adds, “Acknowledging this service gap, Yancha through its unique ed tech platform is helping parents to shift of focus from only Provide & Protect to Develop in a way that allows children to reach their maximum potential. A focused approach, using the blend of knowledge, skills, attitude, values, right from the early years are clearly your best opportunity to give your young ones a head start towards their behavioral developmental milestones. Research suggests that behavior development and mindset are crucial to future success. Once these behaviors and mindsets are inculcated in the children as they grow through these structured inputs, we intend to achieve Academic excellence, Personality Development, Leading a Meaningful Life and Happier Families in the Kids Section using Positive Discipline, Decision Making, Confidence Building & Inculcating Values& Compassion ; while achieving Academic Excellence, Right Decision Making Skills, Clear Choices in Career & Life and Becoming Responsible Individuals in the Teens Section using a proprietary RAPD Model”

BRAINS BEHIND THE BRAND

DR. ARNAB BASU (Co-Founder & CEO)

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yancha Positive Parenting LLP. Arnab is an author, speaker, and enthusiast in Strategic Innovation, Business & Predictive Analytics, as well as a certified Behavior & Life Coach, with deep insights on leveraging digital technologies for large-scale usage to induce change, and thereby able to motivate and empower individuals and groups to evolve and sustain. Arnab has worked for more than a decade at McKinsey & Co holding strategic consulting positions and has contributed to many high-impact consulting assignments around the globe. He had been awarded the Best Consultant Award Worldwide for his consulting contributions in the firm in 2011. He also received the Budding Entrepreneur Award from GMBF in an International Business Startup Forum in 2017. Arnab is a Gold Medalist from IIM Calcutta post his under graduation in Computer Sciences and holds a Doctorate (for his research in Business Model Innovation using Analytics) from MIT Sloan.

He has shared his Learning from Sports in a chapter in the book titled: Sport in Life: Reflections and Refractions and it shares his insights on how sports play a crucial role in shaping up the character of an individual. His book Productivity Code helps people unlock their potential and achieve success in business and personal life.

Arnab is an avid reader on various topics and have delivered his speeches in many Universities/Colleges and Domestic/ International Conferences of repute which has been appreciated highly throughout. He has also participated in competitive cricket at U-13/16 levels and won accolades.

Loves to drive, travel, explore places and people & create new and innovative propositions and implement his thoughts and learnings from these experiences.

SAUGATA NANDI (Co-Founder)

He is the co-founder of Yancha Positive Parenting LLP. A Behavioural Enthusiast with a keen interest in elements and interactions which influence and evolve behaviors. He has consulted extensively with over 75 organizations and has had insights into the way top leaders think. He is a management graduate and an engineer by profession and has been employed with organizations like Larsen & Toubro, NIS Sparta, Infosys Technologies - Infosys Leadership Institute, and the Indian School of Business. He has extensive expertise across different industries and verticals and has held several critical management roles in organizations. He has written many books on different topics on Parenting, Sales, and Managerial Productivity. His Book “Unboiling the Egg” is a real insight for all parents who want to help their children achieve their full potential.

AMAZON TO DISCONTINUE ITS WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS IN INDIA

News Highlights

• Amazon is shutting down its wholesale distribution business in India.

• The company earlier shut down its online learning platform called Academy and food delivery in India.

• Amazon had launched its distribution service to empower local kirana stores, department stores, and pharmacies in the country.

Amazon is closing down Amazon Distribution, an online wholesale retailer that supplies neighbourhood convenience stores in India. The platform was active in the areas of Hubli, Mysore, and Bengaluru. Through a specialised gateway, Amazon Distribution concentrated on meeting the needs of small neighbourhood shops for purchases. To protect current clients and partners, the initiative will be terminated gradually. An Amazon official told the media that the wholesale e-commerce site, Amazon Distribution, is being closed as part of the yearly operations planning review procedure.

Amazon.com

E-commerce company

• CEO: Andy Jassy (5 Jul 2021)

• Founded: 5 July 1994, Bellevue, Washington, United States

• Founder: Jeff Bezos

• Number of employees: 14,68,000

• Stock price: AMZN (NASDAQ) $92.42 -1.53 (-1.63%)

• 29 Nov, 4:00 pm GMT-5 - Disclaimer

• Net income: 3,336.4 crores USD (2021)

• Revenue: 46,980 crores USD (2021)

The business stated, “We are still dedicated to India and will keep investing in sectors where we can add value for

our consumers, such as grocery, smartphones and consumer electronics, fashion and beauty, as well as our B2B services like Amazon Business.” With the announcement, the major international e-commerce company have closed three companies in India during the previous week.

Amazon shut down its meal delivery service, which it was testing in the nation, earlier on Friday, according to a statement. The business had already announced earlier in the week that it would be closing down the Amazon Academy platform, which had been introduced at the beginning of last year amid the surge in online education brought on by the Covid epidemic. According to media reports, Amazon is planning to cut around 10,000 jobs, and began eliminating roles in some departments, including devices and services, earlier this month. The closure of the above-mentioned Indian businesses also includes the elimination of certain roles. In a memo, Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy warned employees that the company would see more layoffs next year.

Bihar In Mood To Boost Regional Media & Implement A New Film Policy

A new film policy being developed by the Nitish Kumar administration would reward and subsidise directors from around the nation who choose to film in the eastern state, according to Bihar Minister Jitendra Kumar, who made the announcement on Tuesday. The arts and culture minister interacted with filmmakers at the Bihar pavilion at the ongoing

International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa and explained the chances the state offers to them. On the phone from Goa to PTI, Deepak Anand, Additional Secretary of the Bihar government’s Art, Culture and Youth Department, said “The minister declared that Bihar is developing a new film policy under which incentives and subsidies would be provided to filmmakers from all over the nation if they shoot in the state,”. When the Bihar minister spoke with the filmmakers, Anand was also there. “The minister believed that Bihar’s

participation in IFFI will boost the state’s film industry. The department’s efforts to build up the Bihar pavilion at the international event for the first time were also acknowledged by him “Anand tacked on. Anand stated that nearly all major production companies from both home and abroad had been invited to visit and learn more about Bihar and to make investments there. We provided answers to several filmmakers after they expressed their concerns, he said. He further said that after being immensely pleased, a few directors declared

their ambition to create web series about Bihar, particularly the Nawada region. They were assured by us that the Bihar government will soon implement a single-window approval procedure for filmmakers. Pankaj Tripathi, a Gopalganj district resident and National Award-winning actor, believes the decision was long overdue.

“Many filmmakers prefer to shoot in Bihar, far from Mumbai, to add authenticity to their work, but because there aren’t enough facilities there, they end up choosing neighbouring Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh or other states instead. The new policy should close the holes, Tripathi told PTI. While Bollywood A-listers frequently visit the state for promotional events, there haven’t been many examples of movies being filmed there. The renowned Dev Anand and Hema Malini reportedly flew in to film a song sequence for “Johnny Mera Naam” in the 1970s at the ruins of the historic Nalanda university. The team had left in dissatisfaction due to poor crowd control, which threw a negative light on the state’s reputation for anarchy. Even wellknown filmmakers like Prakash Jha, whose films like “Damul,” “Mrityudand,” “Gangaajal,” and “Apaharan” are based on true events in his native state, have steered clear of filming here. Exceptions like Richard Attenborough’s “Gandhi,” Manoj Bajpayee’s “Shool,” and most recently, Arjun Kapoor’s “India’s Most Wanted,” haven’t done much to promote the state, which is rich in locations, a popular vacation spot. However, Manoj Tiwari, who is known for producing the biggest-ever Bhojpuri film “Sasura Bada Paise Wala” and for giving his voice to the hit song “Jiya Ho Bihar ke Lala” from “Gangs of Wasseypur” before becoming a BJP MP from Delhi, has some recommendations to make. “The Bihar government must have a 500 crore rupee corpus fund in place. The funds ought to be used to aid local

Kia India Launches Certified Pre-Owned Car Business

The introduction of the “Kia CPO” Certified Pre-Owned Car Business was announced by Kia India today. The Kia CPO stores will be a one-stop shop for both buyers and sellers of used cars. Under this programme, customers can buy, sell, and exchange their current vehicles. Additionally, it will simplify ownership transfers and specialised financing plans for pre-owned vehicles. Additionally, vehicles acquired through Kia CPO will come with up to four free scheduled maintenance visits, a guarantee that lasts up to two years and 40,000 kilometres, along with other benefits. All Kia vehicles certified and offered for sale through Kia CPO will be under five years old, have fewer than one lakh miles on them, and have undergone thorough 175-point quality inspections. In keeping with this, the business has now released a smartphone app for digital evaluation that integrates real-time data and offers expert pricing advice. Customers may also purchase cars from other brands through Kia CPO on an as-is, where-is basis. By the end of 2022, Kia wants to have more than 30 CPO locations operating in the nation. It currently has 15 locations spread across 14 cities, including Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Cochin, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Amritsar, Nasik, Baroda, Kannur, and Malappuram. Chief Sales Officer of Kia India, Myung-Sik Sohn, commented on the effort, saying, “With Kia CPO, we want to change the rules of the game for the

film producers who want seed money to launch a movie.

“This is crucial to ensuring that the new film strategy has concrete outcomes and does not remain on paper. Putting aside political differences, we are prepared to support Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, said the BJP MP, whose party is presently engaged in a conflict with the CM’s JD(U), a former NDA partner that has joined the “Mahagathbandhan”. A crowdpuller in Bihar due to his status as one of the “superstars” of Bhojpuri cinema, Ravi Kishan, who was born in Uttar Pradesh, shares the excitement of Tiwari, a native of Bhabhua town. The Yogi Adityanath administration is creating movie towns in Gorakhpur and other regions of Uttar Pradesh. There is no shortage of talent or resources in Bihar, and there is no reason the state cannot do the same, asserted Kishan, who is also the BJP MP from Gorakhpur and has been in critically acclaimed Bollywood films like Anurag Kashyap’s “Mukkebaaz”.

The state government appears to be focusing on regional film as well. Bhojpuri cinema may be traced to the 1963 film “Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo,” whose screenplay was written by renowned Bollywood character actor Nazir Hussain, who also starred as the film’s primary protagonist. Rajendra Prasad, the first president of India, is known for his love of his local dialect and is claimed to have closely followed the film’s production and attended a special screening before it was released. Over time, Bhojpuri cinema continued to produce money, but it also developed a bad reputation due to excessive sleaze in the content, which discouraged serious filmmakers from making films in Maithili or Magahi, which have a smaller but mostly untapped market.

pre-owned car industry.” We hope to change this perception with our arrival into the industry because Indian customers currently have little access to certified and validated information when it comes to the pre-owned car category. By identifying market gaps and filling them with our well-considered goods and services, Kia aims to revolutionise transportation. Our proactive strategy of launching a CPO business at such a young stage of our existence in the nation will guarantee that all systems and processes are in place even before the first lot of our items comes under the average replacement age.

He continued, “We’ve found that more than one-third of customers who buy new Kia cars are replacement buyers, and we seek to help them through our certified pre-owned car business. Customers may swap any old car for a new Kia car, and we also provide exchange customers with a packaged deal that includes a secure and quick payment transfer option”. With the help of Kia CPO, Kia India hopes to give customers with better services by using a rapid, efficient, and fair digital assessment process to give the right price for their vehicles.