MicroTech Global Foundation (MTGF), a nonprofit organization steadfastly engaged in the upliftment of the humankind and the promotion of the welfare of the citizens of India. The doctrine of MTGF reveals that a secured society not only enhance the quality of life of a citizen and a nation as a whole but also brings automation in business processes to enhance productivity, hence the economic growth.

To this end, MTGF has brought in a series of books on security requirements of various states in India as well as various countries like Australia, Israel, USA. Recently, MTGF hosted a book launch at Vishnudas Bhave Natya Gruh, Vashi. Shri Ganesh Naik, Thane Guardian Minister in the State Government launched the book titled “Security Requirements of Maharashtra-A National Perspective” authored by Dr. P. Sekhar”. (more…)

Apollo Munich Health Insurance rolls out “The Unbelievable Campaign’ on digital media through unique social media activation.

Rarely do we find an insurance company launching creative digital campaigns to engage with people and communicate about its products in the social media space. One such insurance company is Apollo Munich Health Insurance, which has launched a digital campaign for a new one-of-its-kind product that offers unique schemes and benefits to its customers.

The product “OptimaRESTORE” is positioned around the concept of “UNBELIEVABLE” to communicate its benefits, which have never been offered by any health insurance company so far. ‘The Unbelievable Contest’ Facebook application is a by-product of the campaign around OptimaRESTORE, where Apollo Munich invites people to answer 2 questions, upload an entry that the user feels is inspiring or unbelievable, and garner votes for it. What’s more, Apollo Munich has a plethora of prizes to offer to the winners, including a grand prize of a trip for two to the Ice Hotel, Quebec. (more…)

Percept Profile has added another glittering feather to its illustrious cap with its recent acquisition of the PR duties for the popular all natural non-fat frozen yoghurt brand from U.S.A. – ‘Red Mango’. Already established as a healthy food option in many countries, Red Mango offers 100% natural, non-fat & low fat, kosher and gluten-free frozen yogurts fortified with pro-biotic and is vying to create a niche for healthy food in the Indian Food and Beverage Industry.

With India as its focal point for the first quarter of the year, Red Mango has awarded the PR duties to Percept Profile which already has in its kitty the honour of working with iconic brands from the F&B industry of the likes of Le Meridian, The Intercontinental and others. Expected to create a broad and strong image of Red Mango in India, Percept Profile will deliver a 360º PR mandate to the client and thus position is as the game-changer product offering in the Indian market. (more…)

Powered by Tata DoComo, contest organized by EducompOnline is open to more than 5,000 schools across 400 cities in the country

• Strong response to online registrations for this first-of-its-kind competition
• Awards and prizes for winning students range from Rs 25,000 to Rs 150,000
• Competition for students from Class IV to XII—in Science and Mathematics

EducompOnline, an educational content and online school management resource for progressive schools, today announced a strong response to India’s first-ever technology-enabled academic Olympiad for school students across India—EduOlympiad. Conducted in over 400 cities across more than 5,000 schools, EduOlympiad is an extensive and inclusive competition for school students with multiple levels to prove their genius at a national level. (more…)

Indus Health Plus, specialist in preventive healthcare checkup has announced its tie up with NUSIWockhardt Hospital, Goa, to provide preventive health packages (PHP) and also extend its Healthfriend facilities to the people in Goa.

NUSI Wockhardt Hospital in Goa is a 180 bed super specialty hospital offering comprehensive, end-to-end care in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurology, Neuro Surgery, Orthopedics and Joint Replacement Surgery. The hospital is equipped with digital flat panel Cardiac Catheterization lab, Dedicated Cardiac Ambulance and a 24 hours Wockhardt Emergency Heart line.

Indus Health Plus has been at the forefront of promoting preventive healthcare for the past 11 years. The USP of opting for a package with Indus is that they offer a huge range of tests with counseling and reports on the same day and at one third of the market price. Through Healthfriend cards, Indus customers can avail of substantial discounts on medical treatment and other diagnostic facilities. (more…)

Strong revenue growth maintained across operations. Gross revenues increase 19% YoY

• Core Business remains profitable
• Neotel sees further enhancement in operating profitability
• Focused cash management program on track
• Capex programme is aligned to demand and is pursuing predictable & strategic growth-oriented opportunities

Tata Communications announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Consolidated gross revenues were at Rs. 36,041 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2011 as against Rs. 33,736 million in the previous sequential quarter and Rs. 30,180 million in the same quarter last year. The Core Business accounted for Rs. 31,648 million as against Rs. 29,079 million in Q2 FY2012 and Rs. 28,535 million in Q3FY2011. The Startup Business, primarily Neotel, posted revenues of Rs. 4,394 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2012 as against Rs. 4,657 million in Q2 FY2012 and Rs. 1,645 million in Q3 FY2011. (more…)

MakeMyTrip Limited (Nasdaq:MMYT) (the “Company”), India’s largest online travel company1 and the parent company of MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited, MakeMyTrip.com Inc. and Luxury Tours & Travel Pte Ltd, announced today that, effective January 19, 2012, the Company has appointed Mr. Ranodeb Roy as a director of the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Roy will serve as a non-executive and independent director of the Board.

Mr. Roy is currently the CEO of RV Capital Management Private Limited, Singapore. Until September 2011, Mr. Roy served as a Managing Director and the Head of Fixed Income Asia Pacific at Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mr. Roy served as Managing Director, Co-Head of the Fixed Income Currency and Commodities (“FICC”) group at Merrill Lynch, responsible for the group’s FICC business across Asia. Mr. Roy received a bachelor of technology in computer science & engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur, and a master of business administration degree from the Indian Institute of Management at Ahmedabad, specializing in Finance and Marketing.

-  Keymon Ache is India’s first power-packed, animated non-mythological character

-  Specialized & experienced design Team from Wiesner, U.S to create AW 2012 global range

-  Products to be sold under the apparel, footwear, bags, bag packs categories

Wiesner Worldwide Kreations (WWK) Pvt. Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wiesner Products Inc, New York and a leading fashion conglomerate, focused on product variety, brands, licensing and private labels, announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Nickelodeon India, one of India’s leading kid’s entertainment channels, to sell Keymon Ache products in India. (more…)

BlueStone.com, an online category-defining brand for fine jewellery and accessories, makes its debut in the Indian jewellery market. The venture has attracted an initial investment of $5MM from renowned VC firm Accel Partners and serial entrepreneur Meena Ganesh, CEO & MD of Pearson Education Services.

BlueStone is founded by Vidya Nataraj and Gaurav Kushwaha to offer Indian women latest jewellery designs, a wide range of products and a fun and engaging online buying experience.  Increasingly, Women are buying latest fashion apparel, accessories, perfumes, electronics and other products online. BlueStone.com will provide a huge range of high quality jewellery that they can buy conveniently and with complete trust. (more…)

TTL sales, service and staff complement Fluke technology, solidifying Fluke as a leader of the Indian test and measurement market and positioning it for future growth

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, today announced that it has acquired TTL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., for an undisclosed amount.  TTL has represented Fluke in India since 2001 as a master distributor. The new business combines TTL’s many years of experience in the Indian test and measurement market, its national distribution network and its renowned customer care and accredited calibration labs with Fluke technological innovation, manufacturing excellence and world class business processes. TTL businesses and employees will be integrated into the Fluke organization. (more…)