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  • CNBC-TV18 Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024: Marking a decade of ‘Make in India’

    CNBC-TV18 Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024: Marking a decade of ‘Make in India’

    Mumbai: Aligned with PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and commemorating the tenth anniversary of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, India’s manufacturing sector has registered unprecedented success, with FY22 exports soaring to US$ 418 billion. To celebrate this feat, and look at the future of the manufacturing growth and prospects in India, CNBC-TV18, in collaboration with Zetwerk, is holding the Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024.

    Scheduled for the 28 and 29 of February, this two-day mega event brings together industry stalwarts, policymakers, and innovators to explore smart manufacturing and its role in shaping India’s industrial landscape. With over 25 sessions, 50 dignitaries, and 500 delegates, the summit promises to facilitate extensive knowledge exchange, strategic insights, and visionary discourse.

    Eminent personalities including Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & IT; Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for PM’s office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Rajesh K Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT); Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH); S. Krishnan, secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY); Subhas Chandra Lal Das, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME); Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals; R.C. Bhargava, chairman, Maruti Suzuki; Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD, Mahindra Group and PV Sindhu, Indian Badminton Player, among others, will grace the event with their presence.

    The summit will dwell on aspects such as sustainable manufacturing, future-ready factories, disruptive innovations, and the role of women leaders in Industry 4.0.

    Some of the important sessions include ‘Green & Smart: Transforming India with Renewable Energy’, ‘Building Factories of the Future: CXO Roundtable’, among others. Moreover, the event will feature a special Start-Up Showcase highlighting India’s most innovative manufacturing startups, followed by a felicitation ceremony recognizing smart manufacturing companies that have excelled in their endeavour.

    “The CNBC Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024 signifies a pivotal moment in India’s manufacturing landscape. This summit serves as a forum for key industry figures to network, mobilize perspectives, and propel the shift towards intelligent and streamlined manufacturing methodologies,” remarked News18 Studios’ president S. Shivkumar. “We are delighted to lead the dialogue in partnership with Zetwerk, to mobilize efforts for substantial change, and contribute to the India manufacturing story.”

    “India’s manufacturing sector is undergoing transformational times to help the Indian economy reach the $5 trillion mark. Achieving this goal requires collaboration between industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers. The CNBC Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024 aims to bring them together. The summit will delve into major trends shaping sunrise sectors like renewables, automotive, consumer electronics, and aerospace & defence. Through policy discussions and industry deliberations, the conference aims to unlock opportunities and empower MSMEs across these crucial sectors.” said Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd head of marketing Amrit Raj.

    The summit aims to advance India’s position as a leader in manufacturing, highlighting the nation’s commitment to self-sufficiency and supporting local initiatives. It emphasizes the vital role of this approach in India’s path to economic resilience, self-reliance, and increased global competitiveness.

  • News9 Global Summit unites global leaders for insight and inspiration

    News9 Global Summit unites global leaders for insight and inspiration

    Mumbai: The much-anticipated News9 Global Summit commenced on 26 February 2024, hosting a gathering of eminent personalities, thought leaders, and industry experts from over 20 countries across the globe. The summit, part of the prestigious TV9 What India Thinks Today (WITT) summit, kicked off with a series of insightful discussions and keynote addresses, setting the stage for robust dialogues on critical issues facing India and the world.

    The day began with a warm welcome address by TV9 Network MD and CEO Barun Das who extended his greetings to all attendees, emphasising the significance of the decadal momentum and geopolitical moment that seem to be in India’s favour.

    The day’s first keynote address, titled ‘From Asia-Pacific to Indo-Pacific: Reframing Regional Relations’, delivered by former prime minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, captivated the audience’s attention, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of regional geopolitics and the need for strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

    Praising India as a leader of the global south, Tony Abbott said, “After several decades of ‘License Raj’, India is now roaring down the runway to economic take-off”.

    The first-panel discussion, ‘Not an Era of War: India as a Global Peace Catalyst’, featured distinguished speakers including Velina Tchakarova, Mariya Ahmed Didi, and Syed Akbaruddin, exploring India’s role as a harbinger of peace and stability in the global arena.

    Also conducted was a panel on ‘AI: The Promise and Pitfalls’, featuring experts like Samsung research director Alok Shukla, Stanford Prof. Anurag Mairal, Reliance Jio AI/ML chief data scientist Shailesh Kumar, Microsoft executive director Samik Roy and entrepreneur and film producer Jonathan Bronfman, discussing the promise and pitfalls of AI technology. The panel examined the transformative potential of AI in various sectors while addressing concerns related to ethics, privacy, and job displacement.

    This was followed by a panel discussion on ‘Startup, India: Scale up and Sustain’, which saw 108 capital founding partner Sushma Kaushik, Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh, NoBroker co-founder Akhil Gupta and Amul MD Jayen Mehta discuss the startup boom in India, and the many challenges that lie ahead for these young firms in their bid to stand on their own two feet.

    Subsequent sessions included keynote interviews with Union Ministers like Smt. Smriti Irani on ‘Naari Shakti’, Ashwini Vaishnaw on ‘Infra, Investment and IT’ in India, and Dr S. Jaishankar on ‘Rise of the Global South’.

    Praising the ground India has managed to cover in terms of women’s emancipation across the last decade, union minister Smriti Irani said, “What India does today, the world does tomorrow. What India has done significantly for gender is make a case for women who are emancipated across all walks of life”.

    Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also confident about the trajectory the nation is taking, and talked about the need to make technology available to the masses, saying, “Technology has to be democratised. It should be available to every Indian citizen”.

    Speaking about the leadership of the global south that India has displayed, external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar said, “When we spoke to the G20, we were not only speaking on behalf of India … we also had 125 countries who said ‘speak for us’. ”

    Interspersed among these interviews were fireside chats with eminent personalities, including youth icon Ayushmann Khurrana, BharatPe chairman Rajnish Kumar, Zydus Wellness CEO Tarun G. Arora, Maruti Suzuki chairman R. C. Bhargava, Mahindra and Mahindra MD Dr Anish Shah, actress Kangana Ranaut and with Dr Vivek Lall, chief executive of General Atomics Global Corporation.

    Discussing the untapped potential of corporate India in a panel on ‘Creating an Equitable Boardroom’ were supreme court advocate Menaka Guruswamy, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas managing partner Pallavi Shroff, TeamLease co-founder Rituparna Chakraborty and policy researcher and corporate advisor Dr Srinath Sridharan.

    Shortly after, American sociologist Salvatore Babones, author Vikram Sampath, former minister of external affairs Salman Khurshid and Penguin Random House Sr VP Milee Ashwarya engaged in a round table discussion on the narratives about the new India and India of the past, in ‘Setting the Record Straight’.

    Delivering the summit keynote address on the theme of ‘India: Poised for the Next Big Leap’ was prime minister Narendra Modi, who graced the occasion and spoke about the strides India has taken in the decade gone by, and those he hopes India will take in the run-up to its centennial anniversary of independence.

  • Narendra Modi delivers inspiring keynote address at News9 Global Summit 2024

    Narendra Modi delivers inspiring keynote address at News9 Global Summit 2024

    Mumbai: The News9 Global Summit 2024 reached its pinnacle as the PM of India, Shri Narendra Modi, delivered a keynote address that stirred hearts and minds alike. Embraced by a captivated audience comprising distinguished dignitaries, industry leaders, and intellectuals from across the globe, PM Modi’s address on the summit theme ‘India: Poised for the Next Big Leap’ resonated with a spirit of optimism and aspiration for the future of India.

    The stage was set for PM Modi’s address by TV9 Network managing director and CEO Barun Das who hailed the PM as not only the architect of a New India but also as someone who aspires to lay the foundation for the next thousand years. Sharing his own insights, Das elaborated on what he termed the three “Modi Mantras”: Return on Governance, Modi Multiplier, and Citizen DNA Reset, emphasizing their importance in shaping India’s trajectory towards progress and prosperity.

    PM Modi commenced his address with the adage: “Mann ke haare haar, mann ke jeete jeet,” underscoring the theme of resilience and the indomitable spirit that has come to define India’s journey in recent years.

    He was quick to laud the diversity of India, acknowledging the role of media outlets like TV9 in representing this diversity. He remarked, “I often talk about India’s diversity. This diversity is also represented in the TV9 newsroom and by TV9 reporters”, emphasizing the importance of inclusive narratives in shaping national discourse.

    Asserting the need for the next big leap, PM Modi remarked, “It is imperative to shift gears for India to take ‘the next big leap’. India has been in ‘reverse gear’ for too long”.

    He reflected on India’s remarkable economic growth, stating, “In just ten years, India has become one of the top five economies of the world. Laws are made and decisions are taken in an expedited manner in today’s India”, acknowledging India’s economic prowess and underscoring the transformative reforms undertaken by the government to accelerate growth and development.

    Dispelling notions of bureaucratic hurdles and signalling a paradigm shift towards responsive and accountable governance, PM Modi asserted that government offices in India today are “not a problem, but a solution”.

    Reflecting on India’s journey of progress, the PM remarked, “In 10 years, what circumstance changed that has brought to this space? It is a change of mindset, it is a change of trust & self-confidence, it is a change of good governance”.

    He also commented on India’s role in the fourth industrial revolution, emphasising that while India was left behind in the first three industrial revolutions, the time has come for it to lead in the fourth industrial revolution.

    Touching upon the visible surge in investor confidence, he said, “In 2014, Indians invested Rs 9 lakh crore in mutual funds. In 2024, over Rs 52 lakh crore has been invested in mutual funds. This is because people have faith in the progress of the nation”.

    “From the abrogation of Article 370 to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, we have prepared India for the coming decade”, PM Modi said, quipping that “We don’t believe in ‘rajneeti’, we believe in ‘rashtraneeti’.”

    Looking ahead, PM Modi outlined India’s priorities in key sectors such as space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, digital infrastructure, clean energy, and fintech, reaffirming India’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and technology.

    Concluding his address, the PM remarked, “Everyone is saying that India is the future. The times to come are extremely important. The next five years are very crucial”. His keynote address electrified audiences at the News9 Global Summit 2024 and served as a culmination of the many discussions that took place over two days of the TV9 What India Thinks Today summit. 

  • News18 India announces the launch of News 18 India Morning Prime with Pankaj Bhargav

    News18 India announces the launch of News 18 India Morning Prime with Pankaj Bhargav

    Mumbai: News18 India, a Hindi news channel, has announced the launch of its latest show, “News18 India Morning Prime.” presented by ace anchor Pankaj Bhargav, the show is scheduled to premiere on February 28 and will air on weekdays from 8 AM to 10:30 p.m.

    “News18 India Morning Prime” will set a new benchmark in the morning news program space, offering viewers a vibrant blend of breaking news coverage, on-ground reporting, insightful analysis, and engaging discussions. With Pankaj Bhargav leading the show, viewers can expect a stimulating start to their day, packed with the latest news stories, backed by expert insights on the day’s most pressing issues including a segment titled ‘Kamaal ki Baat,’ where the most intriguing aspects of the day’s news will be highlighted., exclusive interviews with key newsmakers and a touch of entertainment in equal measure.

    This show is designed to be a must-watch for our viewers, offering them a comprehensive and engaging morning news bulletin.

    Speaking on the launch of “News 18 India Morning Prime”, Jyoti Kamal, editor, of News18 India, and hindi digital, said, “With ‘News 18 India Morning Prime,’ we embark on a journey to redefine morning news viewing. This dynamic show is meticulously crafted to offer viewers a comprehensive blend of breaking news and incisive analysis. It’s not just about delivering information; it’s about empowering our audience with the knowledge they need to navigate the day ahead. As we gear up to unveil this groundbreaking program, I am confident it will resonate with viewers, setting a new standard in morning news broadcasting.”

    Starting 28 February, ‘News18 India Morning Prime’ will air on weekdays from 8 AM to 10.30 AM on News18 India.

  • ‘Class Lagegi’ campaign on Red FM’s morning show with RJ Raunac

    ‘Class Lagegi’ campaign on Red FM’s morning show with RJ Raunac

    Mumbai: Radio and entertainment network, Red FM partnered with the Mental Health Foundation for its latest spike campaign on Morning ‘Class Lagegi’ led by RJ Raunac. The campaign addressed the looming danger of stressing too much over exams while creating a safe space for students to be confined in.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Exam stress is a very real challenge as it takes a toll on the student’s physical and mental health if it’s not managed properly. Red FM, in its endeavour to help students deal with this stressful time positively, partnered with the Mental Health Foundation, affiliated with AIIMS. Together, they visited 10 top schools across Delhi/NCR including, Little Flower School, Army School, J M International, MRG School, Gurusharan Convent School, Sarvottam Public School, Children’s Academy, Myoor School, D A V School, and Maharaja Agrasen School engaging students and parents.

    As part of the initiative, the mental health experts addressed queries from both parents and students, offering valuable insights and coping strategies on-air and on the ground, in schools. The campaign became a riveting success underlining Red FM’s commitment to social responsibility and promoting mental health awareness, especially in the youth.

    Reflecting on the announcement, RED FM, and Magic FM, director & COO Nisha Narayanan said “With our spike campaigns, we often recognize relevant initiatives and leverage our platform as a means to create a change. This time, with “Class Lagegi” it was no different but it still made all the difference. Exam pressure is real, mental health problems are real, and sparking a conversation about these major setbacks in a student’s journey was a much-needed respite. The overwhelming response on-air and at schools where our teams visited with stress balls and stress-busting solutions was simply endearing. We sincerely hope the message will stay with our listeners and the stress will tone down.”

    Commenting on the initiative, Mental Health foundation India professor of Psychiatry at AIIMS and founder – Dr Nand Kumar said “With RED FM’s Class Lagegi, we have addressed a very important issue at the right time. In the current scenario, Parents and Students need to create the right conditions for the exam period instead of creating a stressful environment around it. Mental Health Foundation India believes in building a holistic model of mental healthcare and associating with RED FM for student’s well-being was a step towards our mission of taking Mental Health as a priority in every household”

  • Chennai Singams sign 16 players for Rs 96.4 lakhs in Indian Street Premier League

    Chennai Singams sign 16 players for Rs 96.4 lakhs in Indian Street Premier League

    Mumbai: Business stalwarts Rajdipkumar Gupta, Sandipkumar Gupta, and actor Suriya Sivakumar, promoters of Chennai Singams bought 16 players, including star player Sumeet Dhekale aka ‘Bahubali’ for the inaugural edition of ISPL. The Chennai-based franchise is among the six teams competing in the street-to-stadium league’s premiere edition from 6 to 15 March 2024 in Mumbai.

    The Chennai Singams team, with a purse of Rs 1 Crore, bought 16 players for a cumulative amount of Rs 96.4 Lakhs, making the team the highest bidder at the auction. Representing Chennai Singams were co-owners, Rajdipkumar Gupta, and the core team consisting of Rahul Pandey, Ashish Jaiswal and Sandeep Jaiswal.  

    Entrepreneur Chennai Singams co-owner  Rajdip Gupta said, “Our team strength is our players. We are elated to have bought some of the best players in the lot. The scouting camp that we hosted was very fruitful. Can’t wait for the Chennai Singams team to take to the field.”

    Chennai Singams co-owner Suriya Sivakumar said, “Witnessing the dedication, skill and talent on display, namely Sumeet Dhekale, Ketan Mhatre, R. Thavith Kumar, Venkatachalapathi Vignesh among others, I am confident that Chennai Singams will cross a milestone in the upcoming inaugural edition of the Indian Street Premier League. Our team is marked by passion, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Experience and raw talent are hard to resist! Chennai Singams is more than just a team; cricket is more than just a game for us. It’s an emotion!  Like all cricket lovers, I also eagerly await the game of our players in the ISPL matches. Sports and sportsmanship are forever inspirations! Let us roar together, Chennai Singams!”

    A team formed with players from different corners of the country, Chennai Singams, bought Sumeet Dhekale for Rs 19 Lakhs who is one of the most expensive players followed by Ketan Mhatre for Rs 16.5, Farman Khan for Rs 10.5 Lakhs, Dilip Binjwa for 9 Lakhs, Sanjay Kanojjiya for Rs 7 Lakhs, Sagar Ali for Rs 4.4 Lakhs, Harish Parmar for Rs 3 Lakhs, Vedant Mayekar for Rs 3 Lakhs, Pankaj Patel for Rs 3 Lakhs, Farhat Ahmad for Rs 3 Lakhs, R. Thavith Kumar for Rs 3 Lakhs, Venkatachalapathi Vignesh for Rs 3 Lakhs, Aniket Sanap for Rs 3 Lakhs, Bablu Patil for Rs 3 Lakhs, Rajdeep Jadeja for Rs 3 Lakhs and Vishwanath Jadhav for Rs 3 Lakhs.

    The strength of Chennai Singams comes together with 6 players from the West zone, and two each from the East, North, South, Central and under 19 categories.

    Zone Wise Break–Up

    East Zone

    .   Sagar Ali – Left Handed– Batsman

    .   Sanjay Kanojjiya – Left Handed – Batsman – Right Arm spinner

    North Zone

    .   Farman Khan – Right-Handed – Bowler – Right Arm Fast

    .   Farhat Ahmad – Right-Handed – Bowler – Right Arm Fast

    South Zone

    .   R. Thavith Kumar – All-rounder– Left-Handed – Left Arm Fast

    .   Venkatachalapathi Vignesh – All-rounder– Right-Handed – Right Arm Medium

    Central Zone

    .   Dilip Binjwa – All-rounder– Left-Handed – Left Arm Medium

    .   Pankaj Patel – Bowler – Right-Handed – Left Arm Fast

    West Zone

     .  Sumeet Dhekale – Batsman – Left Handed

     .  Bablu Patil – All-rounder

     .  Ketan Mhatre – Batsman – Right-Handed – Right Arm Fast

     .  Aniket Sanap – Bowler – Left Handed – Left Arm Spinner

     .  Rajdeep Jadeja – Bowler – Right-Handed – Right-Arm Spinner

     .  Vishwanath Jadhav – All-rounder– Right-Handed – Right Arm Fast

    In the under-19 category, Vedant Mayekar (18-year-old) and Harish Parmar (19-year-old), both from the west zone were added to the Chennai Singams squad.

    .   Vedant Mayekar – Right-Handed – All rounder – Right-Arm Fast

    .   Harish Parmar – Right-Handed – All rounder – Right Arm Fast

    The six teams who are part of ISPL – are Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Srinagar and Chennai. 

    Sr No Zone Player Name Age Playing Roles Batting Handednes Preferred Bowling Style
    1 East Sagar Ali  26 Batsman Left Handed  
    2 Sanjay Kanojjiya 28 Batsman Left Handed Right Arm spinner
    3 North  Farman Khan  29 Bowler Right Hand Right Arm Fast 
    4 Farhat Ahmad  33 Bowler Right Hand Right Arm Fast 
    5 South  R. Thavith Kumar  32 All rounder Left-Handed Left Arm Fast
    6 Venkatachalapathi Vignesh 26 All rounder Right Hand Right Arm Medium 
    7 Central  Dilip Binjwa 40 All rounder  Left-Handed  Left Arm Medium
    8 Pankaj Patel 26 Bowler Right Handed Left Arm Fast
    9 West  Sumeet Dhekale  37 Batsman Left Handed  
    10 Bablu Patil  39 All rounder     
    11 Ketan Mhatre 28 Batsman  Right Handed Right Arm Fast
    12 Aniket Sanap 36 Bowler Left Handed Left Arm Spinner
    13 Rajdeep Jadeja 31 Bowler Right Handed Right Arm Spinner 
    14 Vedant Mayekar 18 All rounder  Right Handed Right Arm Fast
    15 Harish Parmar  19 All rounder  Right Handed Right Arm Fast
    16 Vishwanath jadhav 29 All rounder  Right Handed Right Arm Fast
  • Soft power and brightest stars shine at TV9 What India Thinks Today (WITT) inaugural

    Soft power and brightest stars shine at TV9 What India Thinks Today (WITT) inaugural

    Mumbai: The Inaugural of the TV9 What India Thinks Today (WITT) Global Summit 2024 kicked off on the 25 February, with a captivating exploration of India’s soft power and a celebration of its brightest stars in cinema and sports. Held under the overarching theme, “India: Poised for the Next Big Leap,” the inaugural day set a dynamic tone for the following days of insightful discussions and collaborative initiatives.

    The day commenced with a rousing welcome address by TV9 Network MD and CEO Barun Das, who said, “We are here to celebrate the curtain-raiser with a subject very close to my heart, many well-known faces from the world of sports and entertainment are here today for a purpose – to discuss a bold vision for India. Not as an economic or military power. But as a soft power”.

    Following shortly after was a fireside chat, with both the MD Barun Das and the Union Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Information & Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur. Speaking about the strides India is making in the arena of sports, he said, “Today, in sports other than cricket, we have a lot of stars to look up to. The government has increased (its) sports budget by about three times”.

    Also expressing his pride in the way the Indian entertainment industry is evolving, he said, “In the next ten years, India will be the content hub of the world. It will be the ‘content continent’ of the world”.

    The Inaugural day of the summit also featured the TV9 Nakshatra Samman Awards, celebrating contributions by the very finest stars in sport and entertainment. Record-holding athlete Harmilan Bains, para cricket champion Amir Hussain Lone, professional shooter Sift Kaur Samra, and badminton champion Anmol Kharb rounded out the list of sporting stars to be honoured, while superstars Allu Arjun, Raveena Tandon, Grammy award winners Rakesh Chaurasia and V. Selvaganesh were awarded for their artistic genius in a dazzling display.

    The panel discussion on ‘Sports Burnishing: An Opportunity for New India’ witnessed participation from sports industry stalwarts and sports stars themselves, including badminton legend Pullela Gopichand, Collage Sports Management CEO Latika Khaneja, Bundesliga CCO Peer Naubert, Former FK Austria Vienna CEO Markus Kraetschmer, and Tata Motors CVBU CMO Shubhranshu Singh.

    Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, joined the Inaugural Day of the What India Thinks Today Global Summit for a keynote interview on ‘Brand India: Leveraging Soft Power’, where he seconded the administration’s faith in soft power, saying, “The PM believes that the cultural strength, the civilizational impact, the tourism products which India has, no other country in the world has. He believes that this can be the biggest driver of India’s growth, it can be the biggest employment creator”.

    Firing up the glamour quotient at The Inaugural was none other than Raveena Tandon, who talked, in a fireside chat on the subject of ‘Female Protagonist: The New Hero’, about the problems of a patriarchal society, saying, “When the time came for women to be great at their work, to be masters of their craft, they were told to retire. This is something that I never understand.”

    The panel discussion on the same theme saw participation from prominent women leaders from different fields, including National Commission for Women Member Khushbu Sundar, Stiftung Jugendaustausch Bayern MD Mirjam Eisele, football evangelist Julia Farr, and GAIL Director HR Ayush Gupta.

    Casting a spotlight on the burgeoning content scene in India, a panel discussion on ‘Boundless Bharat: Beyond Bollywood’ capped off the evening’s events, with several notable faces lending their views to the subject, including actor-director Shekhar Kapur, Grammy award winners Ricky Kej, Rakesh Chaurasia, V Selvaganesh, and Sinclair Broadcast Group CEO Christopher Ripley.

    The TV9 What India Thinks Today Global Summit 2024 continues on 26 February with the much-anticipated Global Summit, where distinguished guests from around the world will converge to discuss pressing geopolitical and geo-economic issues, and where Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver the Summit Keynote address.

  • Skyesports and Indonesian Embassy unite for historic event at India Gaming Show 2024

    Skyesports and Indonesian Embassy unite for historic event at India Gaming Show 2024

    Mumbai:  Skyesports, an esports tournament organiser, has announced a collaboration with The Indonesian Embassy of New Delhi for an esports showmatch at the India Gaming Show, as India and Indonesia commemorate the 75 anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024. The sixth India Gaming Show 2024, an international gaming, animation, and infotainment event is being organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 14 to 16 March in Pune, India.

    The esports showmatch at the Skyesports Grand Slam will feature a top team from India and Indonesia competing in the popular PC game, Counter-Strike 2. This event not only celebrates the rich history of diplomatic relations between the two nations but also highlights the growing importance of esports in fostering international connections.

    According to Niko Partners’ Asia Games Market Report, Indonesia boasts over 180 million gamers, while India impressively claims 421 million gamers, predominantly aged between 16 and 64 years old. This vast gaming community presents a unique opportunity for both countries to promote their gaming industries and explore avenues for further collaboration.

    A representative from the Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi said, “We highly appreciate the collaboration between The Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi with Skyesports in the Skyesports Grand Slam, as this is also a great opportunity to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and India by doing people-to-people contact activities. Various activities have been planned, such as an exhibition game between both teams from Indonesia and India, a panel discussion with stakeholders from both countries as speakers, and promoting Indonesia local games through Indonesia Pavillion at the Exhibition that show potentials for the Indian market.”  

    Commenting on the thrilling showmatch between India and Indonesia in the Skyesports Grand Slam, Skyesports founder and CEO Shiva Nandy said, “We are thrilled to be hosting the India – Indonesia showmatch at the India Gaming Show 2024 in Pune as a part of our Skyesports Grand Slam IP. As the esports industry continues to soar globally, this collaborative initiative between Skyesports and The Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi not only celebrates the longstanding diplomatic ties between India and Indonesia but also underscores the immense potential of esports as a platform for cultural exchange and international cooperation. This showmatch exemplifies how gaming transcends boundaries, bringing together diverse communities in friendly competition, and signifies a significant milestone in the evolution of esports on the world stage.”

    The India – Indonesia Showmatch will be played as a part of the Skyesports Grand Slam, an international esports tournament in the India Gaming Show 2024. Besides the showmatch, the tournament will witness four elite teams – one from India, one from Australia, and two from Europe – engaging in intense esports action for the title of champions and a share of the impressive $50,000 prize pool. 

  • Celebrity Cricket League Match 1: Mumbai Heroes Vs. Kerala Strikers

    Celebrity Cricket League Match 1: Mumbai Heroes Vs. Kerala Strikers

    Mumbai: The much-anticipated Celebrity Cricket League season 10 kicked off in grand style with Salman Khan stealing the spotlight at the inaugural match between Mumbai Heroes and Kerala Strikers. A galaxy of A-list celebrities, featuring luminaries like Bobby Deol, Sunil Shetty, and Sohail Khan, infused an additional dose of glamour.

    In a conversation with the host of the match, Bhaijaan said “I am glad that CCL continued for so many years. We had no idea that it would turn out like that when we did the first season. Back then the Mumbai team used to take it more as a fun activity but since the beginning south industry has always been more competitive. I think that also motivated the other teams to raise their level and perform better. I see all these boys working so hard, not just Mumbai Heroes but also other teams, and that makes me so proud of the film fraternity.”

    When asked about how much he follows the game at home, Salman commented, “ For us, it is as exciting as IPL. Everyone at my home, especially my dad, watches it very seriously.

  • Trustworthy hospital networks and insurance incentives can keep quality healthcare affordable: Shashank ND at Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0

    Trustworthy hospital networks and insurance incentives can keep quality healthcare affordable: Shashank ND at Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0

    Mumbai: Trustworthy hospital networks and insurance incentives can keep quality healthcare affordable in India, said Practo Health Co-Founder Shashank ND at the ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 in Mumbai today. While putting the health of the nation at the central agenda, he also highlighted the challenges and opportunities in healthcare during the Summit.

    “Two things where inflation is high in the UK and the US are healthcare and education. As the country develops, the costs get higher. In India, people go to hospitals which they trust, leading to a monopoly of a few and high costs. To address this, it is essential for a large network of hospitals to establish and showcase trust. Also, most countries have managed to keep healthcare affordable with the help of insurance. The insurance companies can incentivize hospitals that keep their prices low,” said Practo Health co-founder Shashank ND.

    A college dropout, Shashank earned success early in life with Practo. Inspiring audiences with his journey during a session on “Online Lifeline: Making Healthcare Accessible,” he shared how lack of accessibility and opaqueness in healthcare led to him coming up with idea of Practo Health.

    “It was a time when I asked the doctor for an email instead of a printed prescription for my father’s treatment; he told me his software restricted him from sharing an email. So I made software for him, and he was very happy. And today we have 20k doctors using that,” he said.

    He further added, “Everyone wants to live longer and healthier, and that’s what they need. I found healthcare to be very complex and opaque. The patients didn’t know about the prices and treatment, and accessibility to quality healthcare was a big challenge. If someone needed a breast cancer specialist, there were people who could do it, but that access or knowledge on treatments was missing. We focused on connecting these dots. And today we have over two lakh doctors, including their specialties and sub-specialties, on Practo Health, enabling a layman to navigate the complex black box.”

    On the future of teleconsultation and online healthcare taking over in-person visits, he stressed a hybrid approach with a focus on treatment outcome, making the patient get better in the long-term.

    The ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0, spotlighting ‘The People’s Agenda,’ brought a confluence of ideas and ideators to a common platform, celebrating the country’s people and its plurality. The two-day summit hosted policymakers, cultural ambassadors, industry experts, celebrities, business leaders, economists, and leading luminaries to delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India, its society, culture, and politics. The meaningful deliberations on diverse topics had the brightest minds across sectors providing insights about the nation’s trajectory and its journey to become Viksit Bharat.