Power2SME and TiE Delhi NCR announce the winners of ‘Spirit of Manufacturing Awards 2018’ at TiE Global Summit 2018

Mumbai,  November  30, 2018 (HPN)  : Power2SME in collaboration with TiE Delhi NCR concluded the 5^th Season of the Spirit of Manufacturing Awards at New Delhi, on the sidelines of TiE Global Summit 2018. Conceptualised in 2014, The Spirit of Manufacturing Awards are dedicated to encourage and applaud innovation in the manufacturing sector. The purpose of the award is to encourage young innovators in the manufacturing space and hone their skills with the right resources under the right leadership so they can be positioned on a fast growth trajectory. The Spirit of Manufacturing awards work as a platform to showcase some of the most promising start-ups in the manufacturing domain across the country.

This year over 1,000 nominations were received for the Spirit of Manufacturing awards, with nominations from women owned enterprises jumping over 20% as compared to last year. Of the 1,000+ nominations received top 25 entries were invited to present their business plan in front of a grand jury comprising of industry luminaries. The jury evaluated each presentation on the basis of their execution strategy, competitive advantage, management depth, sales & marketing strategy and the financial viability. Towards the end of the presentations, the scores were tabulated and winners from each category were announced.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. R Narayan, Founder and CEO, Power2SME said that, “Through pioneering innovations, India, over the years, has emerged to be one of the leading hubs for nurturing successful start-ups and entrepreneurs. The Government’s flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Skill India’ have been instrumental in supporting manufacturers and SMEs in the Indian Start-up landscape. Recognising unique ideas, products, business models and entrepreneurs at the fifth season of Spirit of Manufacturing awards is a reiteration of the potential and promise that the Indian manufacturing space exudes. With each passing year, the SOM initiative will aim to showcase and applaud inspiring business ideas in the manufacturing space.”

Ms. Lathika Pai, Country Head – Microsoft for Startups, graced the opulent ceremony as the keynote speaker and shared valuable insights on how India is emerging as a startup hub and a centre for entrepreneurship. Further, she stressed on how SMEs in the manufacturing sector have a crucial role to play in driving growth of the country’s economy.

Geetika Dayal, Executive Director, TiE Delhi NCR opined, “The start-up ecosystem is bustling with opportunities.  TiE Delhi-NCR is glad to partner with Power2SME for the Spirit of Manufacturing Awards thereby helping enterprising businesses get felicitated & recognised. Now in its fifth year, the response has been overwhelming with a record number of entries. Through these awards, we aim to empower innovative business ideas by providing them with a platform to present their exceptional business propositions.”

Winners	Jury members
Young Entrepreneur  – CEO & Co-Founder, Abhimanyu Singh, Hexpressions	R Narayan, Founder & CEO, Power2SME
Woman Entrepreneur  – Rashi Narang,  Founder – Heads Up for Tails	Narendra Bansal, Managing Director , Intex
IT Adoption and Innovation – Pramod M, Manager Product Development  – Cyclops	Snehashish Bhattacharjee, CEO & Co-Founder, Denave
Social Impact – Navneet Garg, CEO & Co- Founder – CAYA Constructs	Parminder Singh Sandhu, Founder & CEO, Essentium Phygen
Special Jury Award– Nishant Singh Rana, Founder – Vyorius

The winners were awarded across 5 categories based on the innovative skills and the tangible impact showcased. The categories included Social Impact, Young Entrepreneur, IT Adoption & Innovation, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year and Special Jury Award.ENDS

OSH India 2018: Minimizing Risks & Maximizing Productivity at Work Places

Mumbai, 29^th  November, 2018 (HPN) : UBM India today launched the 7^th edition of the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) India (29^th– 30^th November) safety show at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre,  Mumbai.The show brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials under one common platform, to discuss global best practices and seek solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the field of workplace safety and health.

The inaugural ceremony of OSH India, 2018 took place in the presence of Key Dignitaries, Mr. Hemant Sapra, President, SAMA; Shri H.R. Jagannath, CEO, Air India Engineering Services Ltd; Mr. Mike Robinson, Chief Executive, British Safety Council; Guest of Honours –  Shri Lalit Gabhane, Director-General, National Safety Council;  Shri Santosh Warrick, CFO & Advisor, MIDC and Shri Sudhakar Prabhu Rathod, Director, DISH, Govt of Maharashtra along withMr. Pankaj Jain, Group Director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd and Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India amidst an august industry gathering.

One of the key announcements made at the inaugural session was that OSH, the global brand, is now extending its wings to the SAARC region by launching a preview show in Dhaka, Bangladesh scheduled for April 18-20, 2019.

India, as compared to most countries in the world, has a demographic advantage with regard to its youth population. Approximately half of India’s 1.2 billion people are under the age of 26, and by 2020, it is forecasted to be the youngest country in the world, with a median age of 29. Recent reports say, 250 million people are set to join India’s workforce by 2030. As a big chunk of the population shifts to the working age group, organizations need to look at the safety and health along with emotional well-being of these employees on priority to retain the best of talent and ensure good productivity.  Companies in manufacturing and allied sectors such as automobile, oil and gas, construction etc. in particular are becoming aware of occupational hazards and are working towards creating a safer working environment.  Governments are emphasizing on developing infrastructure and providing resources centered around workplace safety, coupled with increasing global investments. Although, many organizations have taken the initiative to organize training sessions to create awareness, a concentrated and cohesive strategy is clearly not in place. UBM India’s OSH India is geared to filling this vital gap.

The participation of leading exhibitors from across the industry reaffirmed the need and focus of OSH India as an industry event.  These include industry leaders and key partners such as ‘Innovation Zone Partner’ – Amazon; ‘VIP Partner’ – Jayco; ‘Gold Partners’ – Acme Safetywear and Venus Safety; ‘Silver Partner’ – Atlas Protective; ‘Registration Partner’ – Karam; ‘Lanyard Partner’ – Allen Cooper (Superhouse); ‘Visitor Bag & Cafeteria Partner’ – Black & Decker; ‘Badge Partner’ – Uviraj Global; ‘Safe Escape Partner’ – Prolife Autoglo; ‘Confined Space Entry Partner’ – Drager; ‘Technology Partner’ – Tata Communications; ‘Safety Footgear Partner’ – Sketchers; ‘Health Partner’ – Narayana Hospital; ‘Associate Conference Partner’ – Youngwoo; ‘Conference Session Partners’ – Safestart, Godrej Interio and FALL Arrest System & Technologies  amongst others. This year, the show has a presence of over 150 brands and is witnessing international participation from countries such as  USA, China, UK, Sri Lanka, Japan, Korea, Germany, Ireland, Middle East and Malaysia.

Speaking at the inauguration of OSH India 2018, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “Workers represent almost half the population and are the major contributors to the social and economic development of the world today. Taking care of health, favorable working conditions, social and emotional well being of employees should be on priority to retain the best of talent and ensure good productivity. Despite a greater focus on occupational safety and health by organizations and Government, there is still inadequate education at various levels and public awareness. OSH India 2018, addresses the pressing need for raising OSH awareness and standards by providing tangible solutions to organizations to meet and  network with suppliers and service providers from across the world  that will showcase their innovations and knowledge amidst a vastly untapped Indian market. With the Indian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry  expected to grow to over USD 1.5 billion by 2020, the conference on the sidelines of the expo will host discussions touching upon the OSH best practices in MRO in civil aviation & Ergonomics for the first time, along with a series of sessions, panel discussions and workshops on Day 1, something our visitors and delegates are looking forward to.”

A two –day power packed OSH industry conference will talk on global best practices. Apart from OSH best practices in MRO in civil aviation & Ergonomics, key sessions and panel discussions on DAY 1  of the conference included: ‘The Role and Need for Accreditation in HSE’; ‘The Future of Work & Risk: An update on ISO45001 by Mike Robinson, Chief Executive, British Safety Council’, ‘Communication to ensure Safety, Efficiency & Productivity’ and ‘Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour’; ‘Implementing Laws and legislations to Enforce Industrial Safety, Worker Safety and Industrial Hygiene: Key Responsibilities and Challenges’; ‘Best Safety Practices in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Aviation Equipment’ and a Presentation on ‘Fall Arrest Systems and Technologies’.

Day 2 will see a Power Talk on ‘The Human Side of Safety’; Workshops on ‘Occupational Safety and Health: The Role of Indian Standards’ and ‘Practical Safety Training Centre  at Construction Sites’; Panel discussions on ‘Best Practices in Ergonomics and Occupational Health to Safeguard Workers & Improve Organisational Efficiency’ and ‘Redefining Occupational Health and Fire Safety Metrics While Working at Hazardous Places, specially high rise buildings, & While Using Hazardous Substances & Chemicals’; Sessions on – ‘Fix the Tail to Propel Procurement: Attacking the Tail Spend Problem in B2B’; ‘Safety on Rent’ as an Industry Best Practice for Managing Plant shutdowns/Turnarounds Safely’; ‘Improving Business Profitability Through Occupational Health and Safety’; a Partner session on ‘Enterprise Safety: Technology Adoption and Challenges’. The conference is being attended by industry experts from across the country and leading International organizations.

OSH India 2018 will also witness the ‘OSH India Awards 2018’ which is open to Indian operating businesses, organizations, alliances and individuals in the public or private sector with a workplace health and safety initiative. This year, OSH Awards received a total of 120 nominations from across industry verticals that include construction, pharma, chemicals, FMCG, BPO, Banking, refineries, oil & gas, automobiles, logistics & transport, power, SMEs, Agro, Healthcare, food, iron & steel, IT, Rubber industry and more. These Awards have been instrumental in building competitiveness among applicants, in encouraging innovation and have been able to promote and establish thought leadership within the Occupational Safety and Health industry in India. The Awards Night slated for the evening of DAY1 ( 29^th Nov ) will be a celebration of luminaries and forerunners of the industry getting together, over a night of insights, networking, glamour and entertainment.ENDS

Hyperx launches Cloud Revolver Gunmetal Headset in India

Mumbai, 28 November, 2018 (HPN) : HyperX®,the gaming division of Kingston®Technology Company, Inc., today, announced the addition of  HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal gaming headset to its Cloud Revolver family. Featuring the same award-winning sound, comfort and durability inherent in Cloud Revolver, the new Gunmetal edition offers the immersive audio profiles engineered in the Cloud Revolver family, creating a larger sound stage for FPS and open-environment gameplay, as well as concert hall-like audio experience when listening to music. The HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal headset is now available withan MRP of INR 14,900/- and it is backed by a two-year warranty.HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal uses 50mm drivers that directs sound into the ear for precise audio positioning and a clean, crisp sound with enhanced bass. The headset is versatile with its detachable noise-cancelling microphone that is certified by TeamSpeak^TM and Discord. The headset is designed to deliver ultimate comfort during long hours of gameplay with HyperX signature memory foam and premium leatherette on the ear cups and head band.

“The Cloud Revolver is known for its incredible studio-grade sound stage which gives an advantage during FPS gameplay. The drivers are tuned for players to identify footsteps and gunshots quickly and more accurately than the competition,” saidMr. Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, HyperX India. “The Cloud Revolver recently won PC Gamer’s “Headset of the Year” award, and we are thrilled to offer a new gunmetal model option featuring a premium matte finish and comfortable design to gamers all around the world.”

HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal is compatible with PC, PS4™, PS4™ Pro, Xbox One™¹, Xbox One S™¹, Mac^®, Mobile², Nintendo Switch™, and other virtual reality systems with 3.5mm ports³.

Features

• Studio-gradesound stage
• Signature HyperX memory foam with premium leatherette
• Durable steel frame
• Detachable noise-cancellation microphone
• Directional 50mm drivers
• Multi-platform compatibility

Headphone

• Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
• Type: Circumaural, Closed back
• Frequency response: 12Hz–28,000 Hz
• Impedance: 30 Ω
• Sound pressure level: 104.5dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
• T.H.D.: < 2%
• Input power: Rated 30mW, Maximum 500mW
• Weight: 360g
• Weight w/ mic and cable: 376g
• Cable length and type: Headset (1m) + Audio Control Box (2m)
• Connection: Headset – 3.5mm plug (4 pole) + Audio Control Box – 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs

Microphone:

• Element: Electret condenser microphone
• Polar pattern: Uni-directional, Noise-cancelling
• Frequency response: 50Hz–18,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: -40dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz) ENDS

India to be Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2019 : World Toilet Summit-2018

From Right Dr Dayanand Panse From Ecosan , Mr Anand Ghodke from UNICEF , Miss Mints from Germany GIZ and Miss Shobana Sreenivasan from Sustainable Sanitation

Mumbai,  23 November, 2018 (HPN): In the heart of the bustling city Mumbai, a few thought leaders and their followers gathered on November 19-20, to discuss the priority and chalk out the next action plans to achieve the ‘open defecation free status’ for India by 2019. Centering around the Government’s ‘’Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’’ (Clean India Mission), launched under the leadership of the Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the event, “World Toilet Summit-2018”, not only highlighted the challenges on the way but also brainstormed the 350 entrepreneurs who have been actively working in this field – on the latest technologies and the time-tested best practices around the world.

The event attracted delegates from leading corporate houses, Government agencies, ULB’s, NGOs and social business entrepreneurs. Although, India hosted the Summit twice earlier in 2007 and 2015, this time the most significant feature of this Summit was participation of delegates from different religious organisations like: Paramarth Niketanand Jeeva Foundation. Muslim leader Mr. Maulana Masood and some other Buddhist leaders also graced the occasion. All the community representatives and leaders have taken up the call and assured further accelerated steps to achieve the goal.

Along with Member of Parliament Mrs Poonam Mahajan, renowned Film Star Mr.  Akshay Kumar who is also the Harpic Swachh Bharat Ambassador addressed the gathering. Mahajan drew attention on the importance of cleanliness. Kumar recalled a sad story that made him join the cleanliness movement – when he went to a village for shooting he heard that one lady left her husband only because her hubby’s family did not have a toilet. So, he acted in the fim Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. Later Kumar and his wife actively participated in the sanitary hygiene movement too – and acted in the film Padman. Kumar also assured to act in some more films to bring awareness among people on the need of sanitary hygiene.

Through a video message, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis communicated that Maharashtra declared the ODF (Open Defecation Free) status last October. Now the State will work on the sustainability of the ODF status. He also asserted that under the dynamic leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, this is a reality that by 2019, India will be Open Defecation Free.

Other prominent delegates who attended the two-day event included – Mr. Gary White, CEO & Founder of Water.org; Mr. Jack Sim, Founder of World Toilet Organisation (WTO); Dr. Dayanand Panse, Director of Ecosan Services Foundation (ESF); Mr. Madhusudan Lohia, Director of Merino Industries; and Ms. Jin Montesano,Chief Public Affairs Officer of LIXIL Group. Dr. Parameswaran Iyer,Secretary, Swachh Bharat Mission received the life-time achievement award in sanitation.

The Summit hosted several interactive sessions with renowned keynote speakers and expert panelists. It has also created a base for the establishment of multi-sectoral partnerships, leveraging on local as well as international movements that will be supportive to the Swachh Bharat Mission.

In the concluding remark, Dr. Panse reminded, “While moving towards the realization of this target of making the world and India Open Defecation Free., we need to work relentlessly to see that this status remains.  As per our experience, because of reasons like faulty design or lack of sufficient water etc.,  people leave the use of constructed toilets, and again the vicious circle starts. We have to be watchful to prevent such recurrence.”

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HyperX Launches Alloy FPS RGB Gaming Keyboard with Kailh Silver Speed Switches in India

Mumbai, India, 20^th November 2018 (HPN) : HyperX^®, the gaming division of Kingston^®Technology Company, Inc., today announced the launch of its HyperX Alloy FPS RGB^TM mechanical gaming keyboard in India. The Alloy FPS RGB keyboard features Kailh Silver Speed mechanical key switches that offer shorter key travel time and less actuation force for faster gameplay. The full-size RGB keyboard features a solid steel alloy frame in a compact design that frees up table space for the mouse and mousepad. Alloy FPS RGB mechanical gaming keyboard is priced at INR 12,900. It is available through the HyperX network of retail and e-tail outlets in India and it is backed by a two-year warranty.

HyperX is augmenting its line of Alloy FPS keyboards by now offering Kailh Silver Speed key switches on the Alloy FPS RGB. The Kailh Silver Speed key switches feature a light 40g actuation force and are rated for 70 million key presses. With exposed LED lights on the key switch housing and five brightness levels, the keyboard offers brighter and more radiant RGB lighting.

The keyboard also offers Game Mode to easily disable the Windows key to prevent gameplay interruptions, 100 percent anti-ghosting and full N-Key rollover functionality. For added flexibility and performance, the Alloy FPS RGB features an easy access USB charging port located on the back of the keyboard and a detachable braided cord.

“HyperX is excited to reveal the new Alloy FPS RGB mechanical keyboard with Kailh Silver Speed key switches,” said Mr. Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, HyperX India. “These switches are designed with a shorter actuation point for ultra-rapid responsiveness and faster gaming performance resulting in less fatigue, making it ideal for gamers looking for an advantage over their rivals.”

The Alloy FPS RGB mechanical keyboard offers up to three custom lighting profiles that can be saved directly to the on-board memory for on-the-go lighting and macro settings. HyperX NGenuity software offers LED lighting and per key RGB customization¹. In addition, NGenuity advanced tools include Game Mode and macro settings.

HyperX takes the tagline We’re All Gamers to heart. Whether you are an amateur or professional player, our goal is to meet or exceed customer expectations with every gaming headset, keyboard, mouse or mousepad we design.

HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Specifications

Keyboard

·         Key switch: Kailh

·         Type: Mechanical

·         Backlight: RGB (16,777,216 colors)

·         Light effects: Per key RGB lighting and 5 brightness levels.

·         On board memory: 3 profiles

·         Connection type: USB 2.0 (2 USB connectors)

·         USB 2.0 Pass-through: Yes (mobile phone charging only)

·         Polling rate: 1000Hz

·         Anti-ghosting: 100% anti-ghosting

·         Key Rollover: N-key mode

·         Media control: Yes

·         Game Mode: Yes

·         OS compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7

·         Key switches: Kailh Silver Speed

·         Linear, 40cN actuation force

Cable

·         Type: Detachable, braided

·         Length: 1.8m

·         Dimensions:

o   Width: 442.26mm

o   Depth: 129.81mm

o   Height: 35.59mm

·         Weight (Keyboard and cable): 1100g

¹ Per key RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGenuity software

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