During Apple’s special “Wonderlust” event, the company confirmed that the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 updates will be available to iPhone and iPad users on September 18. The new version of iOS has been under beta testing since June, when it was announced at WWDC 2023, and comes with many new features.
During Apple’s special “Wonderlust” event, the company confirmed that the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 updates will be available to iPhone and iPad users on September 18. The new version of iOS has been under beta testing since June, when it was announced at WWDC 2023, and comes with many new features.
Ninjacart, India’s leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the agriculture ecosystem, is taking significant steps to modernize the agricultural ecosystem and promote digital solutions with the launch of its ‘Agri Next’ initiative. As the first phase of this endeavour, Ninjacart has introduced free public WiFi at the APMC Staples Mandi in Gultekdi, Pune.
Ninjacart has strategically covered an extensive area spanning 0.36 square kilometers by deploying 24 routers across 23 distinct locations within the Mandi, ensuring complete coverage. Through rigorous testing, it has been confirmed that the WiFi network now extends to every corner of the market area. This means that all agri stakeholders in the mandi, especially the traders, can now seamlessly access Ninjacart’s Ninja app, which facilitates the discovery of verified traders, grants access to credit, payment guarantee solutions and enhances their overall trade operations, thus leading to improved daily business efficiency.
Kartheeswaran K K, CEO and Co-founder of Ninjacart commented on this groundbreaking initiative: “As a tech-led company, we aim to bring digital solutions to streamline discovery and trading throughout the agricultural value chain. Many APMC yards face network connectivity challenges due to poor architectural planning, overcrowding, and restrictions on laying broadband cables. Through the provision of free internet within the market, we are modernizing the agricultural sector and granting uninterrupted internet access to all agri citizens across the value chain, empowering them to enhance their online business operations”
Ninjacart’s ‘Agri Next’ initiative reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing innovation within the agricultural ecosystem. With a strategic vision for the upcoming decade, Ninjacart is poised to revolutionize the agricultural landscape through a comprehensive strategy. This approach includes advancements in enabling commerce, the adoption of cutting-edge logistics and fulfillment solutions, and the availability of accessible capital options. This empowerment extends to all agricultural stakeholders, from farmers to traders and retailers, enabling them to make well-informed decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and increase their savings. It signifies a significant stride towards a digitally empowered future for participants in the agricultural sector.
About Ninjacart:
Ninjacart is a leading agri-platform in India, leveraging technology and data to organise the agri-commerce ecosystem. With a vision to be the digital network for global agri-commerce, Ninjacart tackles issues such as information asymmetry, payment hassles, distribution inefficiency, and the discovery of new buyers and sellers with tech-first solutions. Today, Ninjacart operates in more than 150 markets across multiple agri commodities.
Apple has officially announced the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max during its “Wonderlust” fall event. The new Pro models use a brushed titanium case in place of stainless steel.
Sparkle Gift Cards, a social impact initiative by The PRomise Foundation has introduced an extraordinary gifting solution that combines the joy of giving with the power of purpose. This unique gift Cards, the first-of-its-kind concept, not only addresses the age-old dilemma of selecting the perfect gift but also extends its support to championing crucial charitable endeavors. It empowers individuals with a thoughtful and socially conscious way to express love, appreciation, and care, enriching their lives, fostering positive change, and supporting charitable endeavors. The launch is perfectly timed ahead of the upcoming festive season, offering a heartwarming and purposeful way to celebrate charitable causes through gifting.
The launch of Sparkle Gift Cards is a testament to its commitment to making a difference. Managed by the Amrosa Cards Foundation, a Section 8 company-which is a newly created entity and a sister organisation to The PRomise Foundation. This initiative bridges the gap between thoughtful gifting and charitable support. By addressing the needs of both the giver and the recipient, Sparkle Gift Cards embodies a harmonious blend of values and actions, catering to consumers, corporations, and retailers alike. Sarika Chavan, Roshan Alexander and Amith Prabhu are co-founders of this initiative.
Designed to redefine gifting norms and elevate the act of giving, Sparkle Gift Cards is more than just a token of appreciation- it’s a catalyst for positive change. This offering is available on the website sparklegiftCardss.com The Cards are available at three distinctive price points- INR 2000, INR 5000, and INR 10000. Each denomination is aligned to a specific colour to showcase differentiation in denomination. Currently available in the form of elegantly designed pocket-sized greeting Cards, there are e-Cards being launched in the near future.
Speaking on the launch, Sarika Chavan, Founder, Sparkle Gift Cards says, “At Sparkle Gift Cards, we believe that gifting should surpass materialism and be a channel for impact, allowing both the giver and the receiver to contribute meaningfully. #GiftAPurpose is our focus. This initiative is more than a gift; it’s an embodiment of compassion and a fusion of thoughtful intent Hence, these unique gift cards are launched to create a more compassionate and purpose-driven approach to giving, ensuring that each gesture carries the potential to change lives.”
Sparkle Gift Cards’ aspirations extend beyond gifting to encompass a broader social mission. By aligning with almost nine of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the initiative strives to create a positive impact that ripples through communities and causes.
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About Sparkle Gift Cards
Sparkle Gift Cards, a social impact initiative by Amrosa Cards Foundation, a Section 8 Company. It is a newly created entity and a sister organisation to The PRomise Foundation dedicated to fostering positive impact. Sparkle Gift Cards are a first-of-its-kind offering that stands out as a beacon of thoughtfulness and purpose in a world full of gifting options. Born from the belief that gifts should transcend material value and carry profound meaning, Sparkle Gift Cards aims to emerge as a revolutionary solution. It isn’t just another gift card- it’s a gateway to heartfelt connections and positive change. They have partnerships with NGOs – Agewell Foundation, CanSupport, Child Rights and You, CRY, Chintan, Concern India Foundation, Goonj, Hans Foundation, People For Animals, Railway Children, Smile Foundation.
As the iPhone 15 is getting USB-C to replace the Lightning connector, Apple is also updating some of its accessories with USB-C – and that includes AirPods. During Tuesday’s special event, the company introduced a new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro 2, which will be available by default for those buying new AirPods Pro.
As the iPhone 15 is getting USB-C to replace the Lightning connector, Apple is also updating some of its accessories with USB-C – and that includes AirPods. During Tuesday’s special event, the company introduced a new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro 2, which will be available by default for those buying new AirPods Pro.
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup, which notably replaces the Lightning connector with USB-C. This means customer no longer need proprietary cables to charge their iPhone or transfer data.
, and are also used by most modern Android phones. However, some Apple customers will be frustrated that they will need to replace their collection of Lightning cables and accessories.
Pee Safe, a leading hygiene and wellness brand owned by Redcliffe Hygiene Private Limited, has partially closed their Series B round. The company has received $3 million out of theirtotal round size of $6 million (approximately INR 50 crore). The funding was led by Natco Pharma Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company, and Rainmatter Health, supported by Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath, founders of Zerodha. Alkemi Growth Capital, an existing investor, also participated in the round.
Originally launched in 2013 with just one product, a toilet seat sanitizer by Vikas Bagaria, and Srijana Bagaria (husband-wife duo) out of a personal incident, Pee Safe has evolved into a comprehensive personal hygiene and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand. In the past six years, the company has diversified its product range to encompass various personal hygiene categories, addressing the needs of girls from puberty to menopause. This expansion includes the provision of intimate hygiene products such as reusable pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and more. Pee Safe has gained recognition as one of the frontrunners in the field of intimate wellness.
Vikas Bagaria, the Founder and CEO of Pee Safe, expressed enthusiasm regarding the recent investment, stating, “We are thrilled to secure strategic funding from esteemed pharmaceutical and wellness players like Natco Pharma and Rainmatter. This funding will accelerate our expansion effortsand establish us as the leading brand in the rapidly growing intimate wellness sector, which boasts a remarkable CAGR of 16%. Over the past five years, Pee Safe has achieved a remarkable growth rate of 100% CAGR, surpassing market expectations.”
Earlier this year, the company elevated Rithish Kumar, one of the early founding members as the Co-founder. Commenting on the transaction he added, “The newly acquired funds will be utilized to expand our retail presence in India, expand overseas with an omni-channel approach and allocate additional resources to marketing and awareness initiatives. Currently, we are available in over 15,000 physical retail stores across 70+ cities in India and maintain a strong online presence on major e-commerce platforms, in addition to our own online platforms.We alsoexport to 20 countries in 5 continents.”
Pee Safe was established with the primary goal of addressing a significant concern for women: the risk of Urinary Tract Infections resulting from unsanitary toilet seats and the lack of access to hygienic public restrooms. Through extensive research and development, the company successfully introduced its inaugural product, a toilet seat sanitizer spray. Since then, Pee Safe has expanded its product line to include over 25 offerings, centering on hygiene, menstrual care, and grooming. Today, Pee Safe endeavors to alleviate various challenges related to hygiene, wellness, and intimate care by providing sustainable solutions, affordable pricing, and innovative products.
The company has served over 6 million customers (with over 700K registered customers on their website) and impacted the lives of over 200K menstruators from underprivileged backgrounds through awareness drives and donated over a million menstrual care products. In January 2020, Pee Safe was awarded Amazon Best Brand of the Year 2020 in presence of Jeff Bezos for their remarkable achievements on Amazon India.
Investor Quotes:
Dilip Kumar, Head of Investments, Rainmatter Health (backed by Zerodha)
The vast majority of Indian women don’t have access to safe menstrual and personal hygiene products. This is due to a lack of awareness and access, which causes preventable health issues like urinary tract infections (UTI) among millions of Indian women. Making these products widely available is the need of the hour, and we are thrilled that Pee Safe is tackling these challenges. Helping Indians live healthier lives is a cause that we identify closely with at Rainmatter, and we are happy to be a part of this journey.
Alka Goel, Founding Partner, Alkemi Growth Capital
“Pee Safe has built a true brand and category leader in the hygiene space. The products and brands have a deep resonance with the customers and the fundamental health of the company – the quality of revenues/margin structure and customer love. We are excited about what Pee Safe is building and have been backing them in the last three consecutive rounds”.
DevX, Gujarat’s largest Managed Office Space provider, today announced that it will be setting up Deakin University’s India campus in GIFT City. Having partnered with Nila Infrastructure for the construction, DevX will conceptualize, design, build and deliver the state-of-the-art futuristic 25,000 Sq. Ft. University campus. JLL India, facilitated the entire transaction for Deakin University and empowered their decision-making process by providing a detailed and valuable secondary research in addition to their first-hand experience of transacting in GIFT City, in the past.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Umesh Uttamchandani, Co-Founder – DevX, said, “We at DevX are proud to create the Deakin University India campus project in GIFT City. We stand committed to deliver a world-class, state-of-the-art campus that can easily accommodate the aspirations of a global university. Being deemed worthy to plan & execute a designated project of national importance is a testament to DevX’s proven capabilities to seamlessly deliver high-quality projects, services and client-delight.”
Commenting on the India campus, Ms Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Alliances) and Chief Executive Officer (South Asia), Deakin University, says, “Deakin University has a long and proud history in India, in fact, we were the first international university to establish its presence in India in 1994, and since then, we have forged a bond based on commitment, excellence, trust and transparency. Our approach has always been ‘in India, with India, for India’ and as our University prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024, opening a new Indian campus marks an exciting new chapter. This is an historic opportunity to deepen our engagement with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and open up access to our world-class education and pathways, delivered in India by Deakin alongside our industry partners.”
Putting it in perspective, Mr Deep Vadodaria CEO, Nila Infrastructure, said, “We are excited to announce that Deakin University has signed to start their operations at our premises at GIFT City. Our partnership with DevX has proven to be extremely valuable in providing a complete managed office space solution to the end user”
Karan Sodi, Senior Managing Director – Mumbai Metropolitan Region & Gujarat, JLL, said, “We take pride in witnessing the fruition of our partnership with Deakin University, which marks a significant milestone as they enter GIFT City. This collaboration highlights our expertise, market insights, and practical knowledge, empowering Deakin University to become the inaugural international institution to establish operations within this vibrant ecosystem. We’re excited about the fresh opportunities this venture brings to the real estate market, anticipating a surge in demand across various property offerings. These encompass student housing, retail establishments, commercial spaces, and amenities tailored to the evolving needs of the student community. This collaboration provides an optimal platform for capitalizing on the growing demand, fostering innovative and future-proof solutions that will shape the future of GIFT City. We’re very enthusiastic about the potential that lies ahead and eagerly anticipate participating in this transformative journey.”
As Gujarat’s largest Managed Spaces provider, DevX also provides, round the year, a platform for industry, academia, professionals and companies to hold hackathons, seminars, events etc…to address trends and issues. The company is planning to further expand and thus consolidate it’s pan-India presence by 2023 end.
About DevX:
DevX is a co-working cum accelerator envisioned to provide world-class, best-in-breed services to its clients. Firmly rooted in the ethos of collaborative growth through partnerships, DevX offers immersive accelerator services across the value chain.
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