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21Jun, 2024

IIM Ranchi Celebrates International Yoga Day

In a vibrant celebration of International Yoga Day, IIM Ranchi brought its students together to emphasize the importance of health, wellness, and harmony through the practice of yoga. Today, the institute’s students, faculty, and staff gathered to participate in various yoga sessions, demonstrating a unified commitment to a healthier lifestyle and mental well-being.

These yoga practices on campus were designed to cater to all levels of experience, ensuring that both beginners and seasoned practitioners could benefit from yoga’s physical and mental rejuvenation.

In the morning, instructors highlighted the profound benefits of yoga in reducing stress, enhancing concentration, and fostering a sense of inner peace. Participants had the opportunity to explore different styles of yoga, including Adho Mukha Shvanasana, Parivritta Trikonasana, and even Pranayama, to provide a holistic experience.

The celebration at IIM Ranchi focused on the physical aspects of yoga and delved into its philosophical roots, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and balance in everyday life. The event culminated in a communal meditation session, reinforcing the spirit of unity and collective well-being among the participants.

By hosting this event, IIM Ranchi reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a balanced lifestyle and a supportive community environment. The crowd’s overwhelming participation and positive feedback underscored the celebration’s success, highlighting the growing awareness and appreciation for the ancient yoga practice.

IIM Ranchi’s celebration of International Yoga Day is a testament to the institute’s dedication to fostering holistic development and well-being within its community.

21Jun, 2024

Artium Unveils Juju Baby Music on World Music Day: India’s Pioneering AI-driven record label leading the future of Music

This World Music Day, Artium Academy, India’s foremost music education platform, introduces Juju Baby Music, a cutting-edge music label poised to revolutionize the indie music landscape. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Vivek Raicha and Ashish Joshi, alongside renowned composer and producer Gourov Dasgupta, Juju Baby Music aims to redefine music IP, nurture emerging talent, and leverage artificial intelligence.

The debut of Juju Baby Music is marked by the launch of “Future Wave,” an album that promises to redefine indie music. It blends distinctive melodies with futuristic synth pop and synth wave arrangements, featuring collaborations with India’s music icons like Shaan, Javed Ali, Akhil Sachdeva, Jyotica Tangri, Divya Kumar, and emerging talents such as Aishwarya Anand from Artium Academy. Each track is accompanied by visually stunning AI-driven music videos, transporting artists into space-age cyberpunk settings for an immersive visual experience.

The “Future Wave” album Season 1 lineup includes:

June 21: “Naina Ro Pade” (Artist: Javed Ali)
June 25: “Dil Rove” (Artist: Akhil Sachdeva Ft. Aishwarya Anand)
June 30: “Undercover” (Artist: Jyotica Tangri)
July 5: “Dard Ke Siva” (Artist: Divya Kumar)
July 10: “Choti Choti Mulakatein” (Artist: Shaan)

Vivek Raicha, Co-Founder and CEO of Artium Originals, commented, “Our vision at Artium Originals is to empower the future of music through strategic financing, equitable artists partnerships and new distribution technologies starting with Juju Baby Music, a pioneering venture in collaboration with the extremely gifted and accomplished music composer/producer Gourov Dasgupta. With Juju Baby Music we’re ushering in a new era in Indie music by integrating real music with groundbreaking AI-driven videos, offering an unmatched sensory journey.

Juju Baby Music plans to release monthly genre-specific albums, featuring weekly song releases culminating in EPs. Following “Future Wave,” upcoming albums will explore genres like Indie Cafe and Folk Music, blending mainstream stars with fresh Artium Academy talent. Each song will debut with integrated videos on YouTube and audio releases on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and JioSaavn, Wynk and others.

Renowned Music Composer/Producer and Director Juju Baby Music Gourov Dasgupta added, ” Collaborating with Artium, the hot bed of new talent and particularly with Vivek and Ashish to launch Juju Baby Music has been an exhilarating journey. We take pride in pioneering cutting-edge soundscapes that showcase India’s top artists in collaboration with new talent emerging from remote corners of the country. Our platform challenges the misconception that AI diminishes artistic expression; instead, it empowers artists by integrating groundbreaking technological advancements. These cyberpunk-inspired visuals redefine music videos, diverging from conventional narratives to offer viewers a uniquely immersive experience.

Ashish Joshi, Founder and CEO of Artium Academy, emphasized, “Juju Baby Music embodies our ethos of nurturing talent from inception. Our aim is to cultivate a dynamic environment where emerging talents seamlessly collaborate with established icons, nurturing their progression from budding artists to global stars. It upholds the institution’s commitment to not just offer excellence in music education but also provide a unique pathway from classroom to stage for independent creators, encompassing music creation, rights management, digital monetization, and branding partnershipsTop of Form

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Juju Baby Music is set to not only push boundaries in sound but also transform music distribution with its innovative approach. By leveraging AI for creative expression, the label stands at the forefront of blending technology with artistry, promising a future where music is both heard and seen in groundbreaking ways.

The first ever Juju Baby Music song features Indian Music Icon – JAVED ALI who has teamed up to bring you an unforgettable musical experience. Listen to his debut track on JujubabyMusic – “Naina Ro Pade”!

The track is the first release from Futurewave – EP with videos created using the cutting-edge Unreal AI.

21Jun, 2024

T20 World Cup: India defeats Afghanistan by 47 runs

In their opening Super Eight encounter at the Kensington Oval here on Thursday, India defeated Afghanistan by a commanding 47 runs, thanks to the efforts of fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, who each claimed three wickets. This victory allowed India to continue their unbeaten streak in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup.

Suryakumar Yadav proved to be the difference on a damp and sluggish pitch as he struck a brilliant fifty-eight off only 28 balls, including five fours and three sixes at a strike-rate of 189. He was also very efficient with his sweep strokes, helping India to a commanding 181/8.

Axar Patel’s 12-run cameo and his 60-run partnership with Hardik Pandya (32) helped India pick up the pace, as 56 runs came in the final five overs.

Bumrah responded by taking 3–7, including bowling 20 dot balls, while Arshdeep, despite being occasionally wayward, took 3-36 to bowl out Afghanistan for 134.

Afghanistan’s pursuit got off to a quick start as Rahmanullah Gurbaz bowled Arshdeep for four and six in the first over. However, a cutter from Bumrah tricked the powerful Gurbaz into hitting over cover, giving the keeper an outside edge.

Virat Kohli was hit hard by Zadran at point, but he failed to make an easy catch off Arshdeep’s bowling. However, Axar struck fast since Zadran was unable to gain any height and went straight for further cover. Returning, Bumrah hit an off-cutter that grabbed hold of the pitch and deflected a leading edge off the bat of Hazratullah Zazai to backward point.

Afghanistan’s needed run rate skyrocketed as a result of India’s three strikes, even though Azmatullah and Gulbadin Naib hit five boundaries between them till the midway point mark.

However, Kuldeep ended the 44-run stand after the drinks break by getting Naib to misjudge a ball high in the air to the keeper. Ravindra Jadeja then got Omarzai to hole out to long-on. After that, the outcome was obvious: India easily won with Bumrah and Arshdeep scoring three wickets apiece, and Kuldeep claimed two wickets in his T20 World Cup debut.

Quick scores:

Afghanistan was defeated by 47 runs in 20 overs, with Afghanistan scoring 134 all out (Azmatullah Omarzai 26; Jasprit Bumrah 3-7, Arshdeep Singh 3-36). India scored 181/8 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 53, Hardik Pandya 32; Rashid Khan 3-26, Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-33).

20Jun, 2024

Fatty Liver – Which Foods To Reduce

A disorder known as fatty liver occurs when the liver accumulates too much fat, increasing the size of the organ. There are two kinds of fatty liver, according to Shlloka Joshii, a diet and lifestyle expert and teacher of classical Hatha yoga. Non-alcoholic fatty liver is a condition that affects those who either drink too little or not at all. It typically affects those who are obese, have diabetes, or are taking certain medications. Overindulgence in alcohol can result in alcoholic fatty liver, a condition in which the liver is unable to metabolize fat and assimilate nutrients. This further damages the liver, resulting in fibrosis or cirrhosis, a disease where the liver becomes dormant.

Signs and symptoms

“At first, usually after meals, one may feel exhausted or have pain or discomfort in the right side of the upper abdomen. Severe upper abdominal pain, nausea, weakness, weight loss, ascites (abdominal distention), pale stools, muscle atrophy, and leg edema are possible symptoms in the later stages.”

Reasons

Overindulgence in alcohol (a man who consumes 15 or more drinks a week and a woman who consumes more than 8 drinks would undoubtedly develop fatty liver, leading to liver failure after 10 to 15 years).

Being overweight
Insulin sensitivity
Diabetes type 2
Syndrome metabolic
High triglyceride levels, or cholesterol,
adverse effects of medication
Being pregnant
genetic illnesses
illnesses such as hepatitis C

Few Tips if you have fatty liver

Lemon: Every day, on an empty stomach, squeeze half a lemon into a glass of warm water. This helps to flush out toxins and enhances the health of the liver.

Papaya: Eat a bowl of papaya on an empty stomach to help minimize liver inflammation due to the enzymes in the fruit. In addition to vitamins A, C, and E, it contains minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Pectin, which is abundant in apples, aids in the body’s cleansing process and aids in the removal of toxins from the digestive system. Fatty liver can be avoided by eating an apple every day. You may, however, consume up to three apples daily, one before each meal (breakfast, lunch, and supper), if you have Grade 2 or Grade 3 fatty liver. Alternatively, ingest 20–40 milliliters of apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach.

Beetroots: Due to their high vitamin C content, beetroots are believed to increase enzymatic activity and activate bile juice. Rich in vitamin A, carrots promote the liver’s general processes and help ward off liver disease. One medium-sized carrot or beetroot per serving before meals, in the form of a salad, would be a good suggestion.

Green veggies: Rich in essential antioxidants and chlorophyll, green veggies support the liver and remove toxins from the blood. You can eat a diet rich in nutritious greens such as lettuce, spinach, green peas, okra, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower. We advise eating 100–150 grams of boiled or steam-cooked veggies before a meal, or they can be eaten in place of the actual meal.

20Jun, 2024

IDY 2024 – Not just do for a flexible body

Yoga is a discipline you take up for yourself rather than something that is forced upon you. Yoga is a way to influence the mental patterns and inclinations. Conflict exists wherever there is a mind. It will build one from within even if there isn’t one outside. It spirals into confusion by making connections between seemingly unconnected items. This is referred to as Maya.

The mind and time are intertwined. When you’re joyful, time doesn’t exist. Additionally, every second seems incredibly weighty when you’re unhappy. Having too much to accomplish, not enough time, or not enough energy to do it all leads to stress.In numerous aspects, yoga has shown to be beneficial for humankind.

Regretfully, yoga has become synonymous with simply building more elasticity in your body. It is regarded as health-promoting gymnastics. The founder of yoga, Maharishi Patanjali, states that the goal of yoga is “Heyam dhukkha manaagatham,” or to stop suffering before it starts.

Yoga is a means to uplift our souls, heal illnesses, and find solutions to our difficulties. Yoga is essential for all of us since it keeps our minds calm and makes them more intelligent. We occasionally avoid doing yoga out of pure laziness and give reasons like running out of time. Any amount of time you can commit to this will undoubtedly help you.

You will have more energy, clarity, and personal time when you practice yoga. The term “skill in action” refers to yoga. It is the ability to live our lives, control our minds, interact with others, and experience love. It is the coming together of the lower and higher selves. Without pranayama and meditation, yoga will just turn into a workout.

The eight limbs of yoga are Asana, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Yama, Niyama, Pranayama, and Samadhi. We shall experience a profound shift in ourselves when we apply these eight limbs to our life. We can go from being weak to being strong, and from being depressed to living a joyful and healthy life. It’s not necessary for us to practice this to belong to a particular sect or religion.

Challenges force you to step beyond of your comfort zone and discover your inner abilities. Suffering results from not realizing your potential. Taking on challenges is an additional means of demonstrating your bravery, empathy, energy, and dedication to a higher purpose. This is the application of yoga. It increases your inner strength and self-assurance as you discover ways to lessen loneliness, lessen pain, and foster a sense of social connectedness.

People who experience great pain and sadness need to have more positive influences in their lives. Motivate them to practice yoga wherever you encounter negativity. Additionally, if someone is positive, urge them to practice yoga in order to keep that positive energy.

Suyanamaskar practice helps strengthen the immune system and invigorate the body.

A series of elegant yoga poses known as padmasadhana aid in the body’s suppleness. Your soul gets brighter and your mind gets lighter.

The quickest method for deeply transforming the body from the inside out is to open subtle energy channels with the sukshma yoga relaxation technique.

Ayurvedic and yoga sciences complement each other. Herbology, an age-old science, maintains our mental and bodily well-being.

It is recommended to follow a decent sattvik diet according to your constitution. Overindulging in Rajasic and Tamasic foods will hinder your progress as a yogi.

It won’t be very effective to meditate. For an excellent ayurvedic treatment, fresh fruits and vegetables, khichdi, are highly suggested.

19Jun, 2024

CrowdStrike Collaborates with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Secure End-to-End AI Innovation, Including LLMs

CrowdStrike today announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to secure end-to-end AI innovation, including large language models (LLMs), accelerated by NVIDIA.

With the integration of the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform and HPE GreenLake cloud and OpsRamp AIOps, organizations can seamlessly unify IT operations and cybersecurity in a single, unified process to securely accelerate AI innovation. The combination of rich asset information from the Falcon platform and OpsRamp’s AI-driven observability provides a unified service map view of attack surface security across their entire infrastructure and applications. Organizations can rapidly uncover and eliminate gaps in security protection in the accelerated AI pipeline, enforcing resilience and integrity of AI innovations.

OpsRamp delivers a unified operational view of applications and infrastructure with full-stack observability. It also enables comprehensive operations and automation for NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI workloads from a single, unified console. OpsRamp’s operations copilot dramatically increases the efficiency of operations teams with a generative AI-powered conversational assistant for rapid detection and remediation of issues. Additional integrations into the HPE Greenlake cloud will allow CrowdStrike to protect AI workloads and LLMs, accelerated by NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE, a co-developed portfolio of AI solutions and joint go-to-market integrations that enable enterprises to accelerate adoption of generative AI, from edge to datacenter to cloud. Among the portfolio’s key offerings announced this week at HPE Discover is HPE Private Cloud AI, a first-of-its-kind solution that provides the deepest integration to date of NVIDIA AI computing, networking and software with HPE’s AI storage, compute and the HPE GreenLake cloud.

“Security is crucial for AI applications and the data they access,” said Fidelma Russo, EVP/GM Hybrid Cloud and Chief Technology Officer at HPE. “Our strategic collaboration with CrowdStrike, combined with our OpsRamp observability, offers complete endpoint security to protect your AI applications running on HPE Private Cloud AI.”

“Security needs to parallel the slope of technology innovation. GenAI promises to transform business operations, and the best AI requires the best AI-powered security,” said George Kurtz, CEO and Founder of CrowdStrike. “Our partnership with HPE combines powerful enterprise computing with the industry’s premier security platform to accelerate secure end-to-end AI and ML adoption.”

19Jun, 2024

MediBuddy Onboards Joel Fernandez as Senior Director Corporate Social Responsibility

MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, today announced the appointment of Joel Fernandez as Senior Director Corporate Social Responsibility. In this newly created role, Joel will develop and execute MediBuddy’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy aligned with the company’s mission of democratising healthcare access.

Joel brings over 25 years of experience across the technology, staffing, and social impact sectors. He joins MediBuddy after spending the last 8 years at TeamLease Services Ltd., where he supported skill development and education initiatives for underprivileged communities. Prior to TeamLease, Joel has held leadership roles at Cognizant, Genpact, Wipro, and Zenta.

Speaking on the appointment Satish Kannan, Co-Founder and CEO of MediBuddy said, “We are thrilled to welcome Joel during this pivotal phase as we scale our reach and social impact across India. His expertise will be instrumental in defining programs that leverage our technology platform and partner network to provide quality healthcare services to rural and economically disadvantaged sections of the society. This aligns with MediBuddy’s vision to make high quality healthcare accessible to a billion Indians.”

As Senior Director, Joel will oversee MediBuddy’s CSR strategy formulation, multi-stakeholder collaboration, program implementation, and regulatory compliance. Key initiatives will include adopting community healthcare centres, deploying mobile medical units, facilitating consultations, diagnostic camps, and subsidised surgeries in underserved regions.

“Ensuring equitable healthcare access is one of the biggest challenges we face as a nation today. I am excited to join a health-tech pioneer like MediBuddy, which is not just focused on business growth but is wholeheartedly committed to its social responsibilities. In this role, I look forward to maximising the organisation’s social return on investment through strategic CSR programs that create sustainable healthcare accessibility.”

Outside of his role at MediBuddy, he is actively involved in nonprofit work focused on education and skill development for underprivileged youth. Joel is passionate about leveraging technology and partnerships to drive social impact at scale.

19Jun, 2024

Neeraj Chopra draws attention to his adductor nagging troubles just before the Olympics in Paris

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games on Tuesday after throwing 85.97 meters on his third try. However, he did not waste any time in disclosing the adductor strain that has been bothering him all season.

Chopra, who created history by being the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in track and field in Tokyo, disclosed that he continues to struggle with his adductor problem and that he plans to see multiple doctors in order to solve the recurring condition following the Olympics in Paris.

“The weather was good today, a little bit cold with the wind. But I am happy with my adductor now because I could do all six throws,” Chopra said after his win. “Every year I have some problems with my adductor, maybe after the Olympics, I am going to talk to different doctors.”

Chopra stated a great desire to participate in more competitions this season despite the recurring adductor concerns. In May, he competed in the Doha Diamond League and placed second with a ninth-best career final throw of 88.36 meters. Subsequently, but with a very poor effort of 82.27m, a gold medal was won at the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. “Initially, I wanted to compete more this season, but it was not possible due to my niggles,” Chopra stated.

Following his success at the Paavo Nurmi Games, On July 7, Chopra is scheduled to compete at the Paris Diamond League. Together with his coach Klaus Bartonietz and physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha, he is training at three different locations throughout Europe in preparation for the Olympics in Paris.

He started training in Kuortane, Finland, and will next go to Saarbrucken, Germany, before finishing his last training camp from July 28 to July 31 at the Gloria Sports Arena in Turkey.

“I came from Kuortane and will now head to Saarbrucken, Germany, and maybe to Turkey just before the Olympics. Most of the time I train alone with my coach and physio, but from time to time we exchange information with other coaches, like Jan Zelezny. I will try to stay healthy in the next weeks because then I will throw my best throws,” Chopra elaborated.

19Jun, 2024

PM Modi inaugurates new campus of Nalanda University, says it ‘Symbol of India’s Academic Heritage’

At the new Nalanda University campus’s Wednesday opening in the Rajgir region of Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to it as a “symbol of India’s vibrant cultural exchange and academic heritage.”

In addition to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the ceremony was attended by a number of distinguished figures and ambassadors from over twelve different countries.

One of the oldest universities in the world has built its new campus next to the historic remains of Nalanda University.

PM Modi stated that the institution is more than just a name; it is an identity for the nation after officially opening the campus.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said: “I got the opportunity to come to Nalanda in the first 10 days after taking the oath for the third term. This is not only my good fortune, but I also see it as an auspicious sign of India’s development journey.”

“Nalanda is an identity, an honour, a value, a mantra, a pride, and a saga. It is the proclamation of truth that books may be burned in the flames, but it can’t erase knowledge,” PM Modi further said.

The prime minister advocated for enhancing the historic university’s heritage and turning it into a cutting-edge learning hub where students could study and take advantage of its wealth of knowledge.

“Children were not admitted to ancient Nalanda on the basis of their identity or their nationality. There are youth from every class in every country here. In this new campus of Nalanda University, we have to strengthen the same ancient system again in a modern form, and I am happy to see that many students have started coming here from many countries of the world today,” PM Modi stated.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said: “Today, I am very happy to see that Nalanda University has become fully functional. Currently, 400 students from 17 countries are studying here.”

“All the buildings and campus for the university have expanded a lot and have also become very beautiful. I am thankful to PM Narendra Modi who came and inaugurated the new campus,” Nitish Kumar added.

Rajgir was the Magadh Empire’s original capital, according to the chief minister of Bihar. It was formerly called Rajgriha and is still a meeting place for five different religions.

18Jun, 2024

Mandhana soars to third place as Sciver-Brunt reclaims the top slot in ODI rankings

In the most recent ICC Women’s ODI Rankings, which were released on Tuesday, England all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt reclaimed the top spot, while India batswoman Smriti Mandhana moved up two spots to third after hitting her maiden home century in the first ODI against South Africa.

Before rookie leg-spinner Asha Sobhana’s four-wicket haul helped India win the match by 143 runs, Mandhana scored her sixth ODI century with a smack of 117 in the opening encounter of the series.

After scoring 124 runs without losing against Pakistan last month, England all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt reclaimed the top rank, while veteran Sri Lankan Chamari Athapaththu fell to second place.

Indian duo Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar moved up three spots apiece to clinch 20th and 38th place in the women’s ODI batting rankings. After the first game of their series against the West Indies, Nilakshika Silva of Sri Lanka (up three ranks to 42nd) and Harshitha Samarawickrama of Sri Lanka (up four spaces to 47th) draw attention.

Deepti advanced to fourth place in the ODI bowling rankings following his 2-10 performance against South Africa in the opening game of the series. Sophie Ecclestone, an England spinner, is still leading the standings with a sizable lead.

Pooja Vastrakar moved up four spots to take 18th position in the all-rounders standings, but South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp is still the top-ranked ODI all-rounder in the globe.

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