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The Canadian International School (CIS), Bangalore proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024, marking a significant milestone under the inspiring theme “Reflect to Progress”. The ceremony was a testament to the hard work, resilience, and achievements of the IB students, who have been accepted into prestigious universities worldwide, including the London School of Economics, Columbia University, McGill University, and many more.

The Class of 2024 has not only excelled academically but also demonstrated extraordinary talent and dedication, collectively earning 1.75 million US dollars in scholarship awards. This remarkable achievement underscores the school’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and holistic development.

The graduation ceremony featured a vibrant student performance of Kathak, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and artistic talents of the students. This traditional dance performance added a unique and memorable touch to the event, celebrating the diversity and creativity nurtured at CIS.

The guest of honour, Mr. Gaurav Singh, President of Table Space, delivered an inspiring address, emphasizing the importance of reflection as a catalyst for progress and encouraging graduates to continue their journey of growth and learning. His words resonated deeply with both students and parents, providing valuable insights into the future.

CIS Head of School, Dr. Ted Mockrish expressed his pride in the graduates, stating, “Today’s graduation ceremony was a Joyful and momentous moment for all our students, their families and the teachers and leaders who have worked together so closely with these fine young women and men over the past 2-12 years. We are so proud of the people all these graduates have become and know they will have the presence, resilience and giving spirit to be contributors and agents for positive change in the world. Thank you to all our students and families for trusting us on this important moment in the journey of life.”

As the ceremony concluded, the graduates embarked on their new journeys, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and core values imparted by CIS. The school community wishes them continued success and fulfillment in all their future endeavours.

This International Nurses Day, BorderPlus, a leading workforce mobility platform, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the nation’s healthcare champions. Recognizing the importance of nurses and the world’s urgent need for their expertise and skills, BorderPlus today announced a significant investment in their future, committing INR 10 crore in scholarships over the next 2 years. The initiative will support deserving and aspiring nurses, enabling them to build successful international careers.

Marking a key milestone in this mission, BorderPlus also unveiled its first regional Training & Support Center in Kochi, a hub aimed at nurturing nursing talent from the southern region through personalized guidance and resources. The center currently supports over 120 candidates, with plans to expand this capacity to more than 500. It offers in-person exam preparation, personalized counseling, and comprehensive documentation support. Through this center, BorderPlus will also provide digital offerings, directly supporting nurses across Kerala and neighbouring regions. The Kochi center will be operated by a trusted local franchisee partner and enrollments have already started.

Mayank Kumar and Ayush Mathur, Co-founders of BorderPlus said, “The global healthcare sector faces a significant nursing shortage, presenting a unique opportunity for India’s vast pool of skilled and dedicated nurses. At BorderPlus, our mission is to empower these professionals by providing structured, ethical, and transparent pathways to international careers. This scholarship initiative is a powerful testament to our commitment to supporting Indian nurses in realizing their global aspirations, ensuring they are equipped to make meaningful and valued contributions to healthcare systems worldwide.”

Despite India’s rich nursing talent, candidates exploring global career pathways often face hurdles such as end-mile skilling gap, prohibitive exam costs, complex documentation requirements, and a lack of reliable guidance. The scholarship, open to Indian nurses, aims to address these fundamental barriers by offering crucial financial support and structured guidance enabling Indian nurses to pursue overseas careers with greater confidence and clarity. Empowering Indian nurses to pursue global careers not only enhances their professional growth but also contributes to India’s remittance economy, as they continue to support their families back home.

Candidates will be carefully selected based on their merit, clear intent, and long-term career alignment. Each applicant will undergo a thorough screening and interview process, ensuring that the support reaches those with both strong potential and a well-defined vision for their global journey.

 As the world grapples with the devastating impact of plastic pollution, Akshayakalpa Organic is proud to announce its unwavering commitment to sustainability with its revolutionary ‘Give Back the Milk Pack’ initiative. On the occasion of World Earth Day, under the theme ‘Planet vs. Plastics,’ Akshayakalpa Organic reaffirms its dedication to combating plastic waste and forging a path towards a greener, more sustainable future. The brand, in collaboration with its delivery partners, has streamlined the plastic recycling process, making it incredibly convenient for consumers. Now, all it takes is placing the empty plastic packets back into the Akshayakalpa bag each day, to ensure seamless recycling.

In today’s disposable culture, the proliferation of single-use plastics poses a grave threat to our environment. Shockingly, 380 million tonnes of plastic is generated annually, yet only 9% of this vast amount is recycled, the rest ending up in landfills and oceans, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The consequences of this unchecked pollution are dire, with marine life suffering, ecosystems destabilized, and human health compromised.

In response to this urgent environmental challenge, Akshayakalpa Organic has spearheaded the ‘Give Back the Milk Pack’ initiative, aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting recycling. Started in 2022, by providing consumers with the means to return their empty milk packs for responsible recycling, the brand has successfully collected over 30,000 kilograms of plastic from Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. This collective effort underscores the power of small actions in driving meaningful change when individuals unite for a common cause.

“Plastic pollution is not just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian crisis that demands urgent action,” says Mr. Shashi Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic. Highlighting the environmental impact of packaging materials, he further, stated, “To produce just one liter of milk, conventional plastic packaging requires approximately 12 grams of plastic. However, Akshayakalpa has transitioned to paperboard packaging for many of its products, significantly reducing the plastic footprint to just 3 grams per liter. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond mere rhetoric; it is ingrained in every aspect of our operations.”

Akshayakalpa Organic aims to engage 100% of its consumers in the recycling initiative over the next 3-4 years, emphasizing the collective responsibility we share in safeguarding our planet for future generations. Through ongoing sustainability efforts and initiatives like the ‘Give Back the Milk Pack,’ the brand is dedicated to fostering a greener, more sustainable future.

Akshayakalpa is not confined to sustainable packaging for its dairy products alone; it extends its commitment to eco-friendly practices by utilizing sustainable packaging for vegetables and fruits as well. This dedication underscores the brand’s ongoing efforts to explore and adopt alternative sustainable packaging methods wherever feasible.

Beyond its innovative recycling program, Akshayakalpa Organic is committed to raising awareness about the harmful effects of plastic pollution and promoting sustainable alternatives. The company’s brand video, featuring testimonials from consumers, employees, and stakeholders, serves as a powerful reminder of the collective impact we can achieve when we unite for a common cause.

As we commemorate World Earth Day, let us reflect on the impact of our choices and join hands to protect the planet we call home. Together, we can make a difference.

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Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of a new KrisFlyer award chart, allowing members to redeem Scoot flights with miles at attractive rates. The award chart offers greater rewards and benefits, with one-way flight redemptions starting from as low as 1,500 KrisFlyer miles for Economy class base fares.

Since joining the KrisFlyer Rewards programme in 2015, Scoot has been working to expand its offerings to KrisFlyer members, including a newly launched award chart for members to redeem their miles for flights to popular destinations, such as Bangkok, Hangzhou, Ipoh, Jeju, Taipei, and Vienna, amongst others.

 KrisFlyer members can now redeem Scoot Saver or Scoot Advantage seats in Economy class, available on a first-come, first-served basis. KrisFlyer miles can be used to redeem Scoot Economy Class base fares only. Similar to taxes, additional add-ons can be paid separately via other payment methods, providing members with more flexibility and choices to tailor their travel journeys. Members may also earn KrisFlyer miles at 1 mile per SGD1 on Scoot-operated flights for their purchased add-ons, terms and conditions apply.

“We believe that travel should be accessible and rewarding and launching Scoot’s award chart is our way of providing greater value for KrisFlyer members. With Scoot’s award chart, KrisFlyer members can now get more out of their miles through redemption to travel to cities including Hangzhou, Jeju, Taipei, and Vienna at attractive redemption rates. This way, members can maximise their miles to explore more destinations across the SIA Group’s network,’ said Calvin Chan, Chief Commercial Officer, Scoot.

While members can already pay for their flight bookings either fully or partially with KrisFlyer miles, this latest initiative reinforces Scoot’s commitment to enhancing member benefits by enabling flight redemptions at fixed rates according to the award chart. At the same time, PPS Club, KrisFlyer Elite Gold, and KrisFlyer Elite Silver members will continue to enjoy their exclusive benefits when flying with Scoot. These include an additional 5kg baggage upgrade with purchase of a minimum of 20kg baggage online, complimentary standard seat selection and priority boarding. PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold members can additionally enjoy a one-time flight change fee waiver.

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Khushi Baby’s Community Health Integrated Platform (CHIP) is a unified digital interface that streamlines data collection, remuneration, and real-time tracking through digitised health records across primary healthcare programs. This allows community health workers to focus on caring for the communities while providing public health officials with hyperlocal insights to make informed, data-driven decisions. With a decade of experience in the state of Rajasthan, they are now enhancing and scaling CHIP, building it as an opensource Digital Public Good, to enable different states in digitizing primary care beginning with Karnataka.

ACT, an Indian venture philanthropy platform, has committed INR 8.33 Cr in catalytic grants to Khushi Baby and Medoplus; social startups that are pioneering tech-first solutions to revolutionise rural healthcare in India. Given that 73% of the country’s population struggles to access basic healthcare services, these digital health solutions are uniquely poised to bridge the access to affordability gap, bringing essential medical services directly to underserved communities.

“A thriving village will pave the way for a Viksit Bharat, and we deeply value ACT’s collaboration in enhancing last-mile public health systems. Through CHIP, we tackle fundamental challenges in India’s healthcare by easing the workload of frontline workers and empowering health officials to deliver hyper-localized solutions. With ACT’s support, we are focused on digitizing community-level primary care in Karnataka, impacting 40,000 ASHA workers and 12,000 health centres. Our approach, rooted in Digital Public Goods, demonstrates how government-aligned, deeply integrated solutions can drive equitable access to quality healthcare and foster lasting impact for Bharat.” said Mohammed Shahnawaz, Co-founder of Khushi Baby.

MedoPlus’s online platform connects rural patients with qualified healthcare providers, where users can book virtual or in-person appointments and tests, pay digitally at discounted rates, and securely store their medical records. They will now test a cluster-based e-clinic model that harnesses technology and a community-driven service model to facilitate doctor consultations, medicine purchases and pathology testing closer to home for over 100,000 patients in Uttar Pradesh’ Barabanki district. 

“In regions where the doctor-to-population ratio is as alarming as 1:30,000, we are piloting a phygital model with ACT’s support to bridge this gap. This initiative aims to bring doctors and quality care closer to underserved patients, addressing the uneven distribution of healthcare providers concentrated in urban areas. We are very excited to have ACT as our partner in this journey of revolutionizing primary care service delivery for Bharat,” said Dr. Prakash Bakshi, Co-Founder of MedoPlus.

Krisha Mathur, Director – ACT For Health, added, “Khushi Baby and MedoPlus are transforming healthcare delivery using technology in ways that directly respond to the unique public health challenges of rural India. We’re proud to support their vision and commitment towards driving large-scale positive health outcomes and improving affordable access to health care.”

ACT For Health aims to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare by supporting digital/medtech/deep-tech innovations and focusing on deployment ready solutions in the realms of tele-medicine, health coverage, capacity building, diagnostic tests, devices and implants.

Dr Manjusha Giri, defeated her nearest rival noted ENT Surgeon Dr Prashant Nikhade by a margin of 1,230 votes at the IMA Maharashtra Elections.

Of the total 12,408 polled votes, Dr Giri secured 6,783 votes while Dr Nikhade could garner 5,553 votes. The voting was held from August 17 to September 7, 2025 at various branches in Maharashtra. The counting ended during the wee hours of Monday and result was declared at around 1 am. Dr Giri, a renowned Developmental Paediatrician and Director of Neuron Brain Spine and Critical Care Centre.

History has been created in the medical fraternity of Maharashtra. Dr Manjusha Pramod Giri (Sakala) won the prestigious election of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Maharashtra State Branch, by a significant margin, becoming the first-ever woman President in the history of IMA Maharashtra.

This landmark victory is not only a personal milestone but also a moment of pride for Nagpur, which has given the State its first female leader in the Association’s long journey.

Nagpur, brings with her vast medical expertise, administrative experience, and a visionary approach to strengthening the medical community. She will formally assume charge as President in November 2026. Dr Giri had earlier worked as President of Nagpur city branch of IMA and everybody appreciated her for her contribution. Dr Giri said: “I have no words as I am overwhelmed by the trust shown by the members.

This is not just my win – it is the victory of every IMA member who believes in unity, strength, and the dignity of our profession. I express my deepest gratitude to all members across Maharashtra who trusted me, to my family and friends who stood by me, and to my colleagues who worked tirelessly for this success. Together, we will take IMA Maharashtra to new heights.” Dr Giri’s election is being hailed as a progressive step towards empowering women in leadership roles within the medical fraternity.

It stands as a beacon of inspiration for young doctors, especially women, proving that with dedication, hard work, and integrity, victory can be earned. For the last one and a half months, both the candidates campaigned with dedication.

Dr Nikhade rightly pointed out that he met several people during this campaign and witnessed their love and affection. IMA Maharashtra congratulated Dr Giri on this historic achievement and looks forward to her dynamic leadership, which promises inclusively, progressive reforms, and a stronger collective voice for doctors across the state, said a senior IMA member from Mumbai.

Vidarbha’s Dr Ghate, Dr Kothari are IMA State Vice-Presidents

All the branches of IMA all over Maharashtra exercised their franchise to elect their candidate for Vice President’s post from Vidarbha region. Nagpur region unanimously elected noted gynaecologist Dr Archana Kothari but Vidarbha region witnessed polls for Vice President. Noted surgeon from Chandrapur Dr Sanjay Ghate defeated his nearest rival noted gynaecologist from Amravati Dr Alka Kuthe..Courtesy/ thehitavada.com

At POWERGEN India 2025, Solh Wellness used its AI-powered Streffie kiosk to monitor delegates’ stress levels, translating real-time physiological data into an actionable understanding.

Amid discussions on grid modernization, clean energy transitions, and low-carbon strategies, a small but telling presence quietly observed the human side of the event. At POWERGEN India 2025, co-located with Indian Utility Week and Bharat Electricity at Yashobhoomi, IICC, Dwarka, from September 2–4, Streffie, the stress-monitoring kiosk by Solh Wellness, monitored the emotional state of delegates, reminding attendees that energy transitions are not only about powering systems, but also about supporting people mentally.

The results were striking. Among attendees, 35.7 % registered moderate stress, 62.1 % high stress, and 2.2 % very high stress. These numbers echo a global mental health crisis: more than one billion people worldwide live with disorders such as anxiety and depression, now the second-leading cause of long-term disability, according to the World Health Organization. Kapil Gupta, Founder of Solh Wellness, says: “When industries count kilowatts, they often overlook the kilohertz of the heart. Streffie reminds us that human strain isn’t background noise, it’s the signal we cannot afford to ignore.”These findings set the stage for the moments on the show floor that made stress visible in real-time, and where attendees encountered their own mental load firsthand.

Stress isn’t a private problem anymore; it’s epidemic. Whether you’re a CEO losing sleep over grid resiliency, an engineer juggling policy shifts, or a visitor navigating café lines, this event made one thing clear: nobody’s immune to overload. Streffie turned those unspoken stress levels into visible data – the kind that provokes not guilt or panic, but reflection.

This kind of capability? It’s not just useful – it’s necessary. If an intermediate event can prompt people to notice their own stress, imagine what integrating Streffie into future summits, conferences, or wellness zones could do. Real-time stress feedback could move from novelty to norm.

KRAFTON, Inc., the South Korean video game developer has today announced that BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) is now playable for all Android and iOS users.

After a staggered rollout that began on May 29th, the game is now playable for all users. BGMI has been rolled out with the 2.5 Update which includes a brand-new map – Nusa, in-game events, weapon upgrades, and new skins.

Users can download the game from Google Play Store and App Store. For the latest updates, follow BGMI’s official YouTube, Instagram and Facebook pages. For more information on the creators KRAFTON, Inc. and the game,