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Leena AI raises $8M in series A funding to revolutionize employee experience

Leena AI raises $8M in series A funding to revolutionize employee experience

Series A led by Greycroft and leading enterprise software executives, brings the total raised to $10 million New Delhi [India]: Leena AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered employee experience platform, today announced an $8 million Series A financing led by Greycroft to expand its go-to-market programs and accelerate product development. The round also included a personal investment from Adam Miller (Founder of Cornerstone OnDemand), Alan Patricof (Chairman of Greycroft) and Jim Moffatt (ex-Chairman/CEO of Delloite Consulting). In conjunction with the funding, Mark Terbeek, partner at Greycroft, will be joining Leena AI's board. The funding will allow Leena AI to continue its…
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Tyre, auto, transport business’ help IPL 2020 Season ride to success

Tyre, auto, transport business’ help IPL 2020 Season ride to success

Delhi [India]: When Chinese lead sponsors of the IPL 2020 withdrew, Indian businesses jumped into the rescue. The situation was quickly salvaged and made successful due to some large traditional Indian tyre and mobility brands. Notably, some of them were first-timers. Dream 11 replaced a Chinese mobile brand amid geopolitical tensions got all the attention. And while Ceat, which sponsors the Strategic Timeout this season, has been a regular, Tata’s stepped in with its new four-wheeler as also legacy tyre brands BKT and Ralco. Others include Maruti Suzuki, Jeep and CarDekho. These leading players from the automobile and transport business…
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With a mission in fitness and health, Chakra helps to provide Indians with a unique spinning experience

With a mission in fitness and health, Chakra helps to provide Indians with a unique spinning experience

Bengaluru, Karnataka [India]: One of the most popular cardio work-outs in North America, Latin America, Europe and other parts of Asia, rhythm-based spinning is nothing short of a complete workout for the body. It keeps you energised through the day and keeps the mind focussed. All you have to do is ride a bike! Chakra, inspired by the Hindi word for “wheel” and the seven energy centers in the human body, brings that holistic experience to Bengaluru, for the first time in India. It offers an exclusive setting that is dedicated to your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Built on…
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Opioid addiction treating drug may be repurposed for type 2 diabetes

Opioid addiction treating drug may be repurposed for type 2 diabetes

New Delhi: India is the diabetic capital of the world as every sixth person with diabetes in the world is an Indian. Insulin resistance has been a big challenge for researchers who seek to understand and treat it. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (IIT Mandi) have unraveled the mechanism by which insulin overload in the body causes insulin resistance that is associated with diabetes. They have found the drug that is used in treating opioid addiction can potentially reverse this phenomenon. “We’ve known that one of the causes of insulin resistance is inflammation”, says Dr Prosenjit Mondal,…
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Surat IntStu Aspirations celebrates Halloween in full fledge

Surat IntStu Aspirations celebrates Halloween in full fledge

Surat, Gujarat: Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2020 will occur on Saturday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. This year in Surat IntStu Aspirations celebrates Halloween in full fledge with their staff for their students who are looking forward to going abroad for foreign education, to give them the feel of Halloween celebration. In Halloween people often dress as witches, celebrities, ghosts, clowns and all kinds of scary beings, and trick or treat is a…
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World’s first Scientoon Book on Coronavirus released

World’s first Scientoon Book on Coronavirus released

New Delhi (India Science Wire): Cartoons are most effective at communicating with human beings. They not only tickle us but are also capable of delivering tough messages in a simple, subtle, and riveting manner. The human mind is hard-wired to take their messages on board ahead of other forms of communication. A ‘scientoon’ is a cartoon communication based on science. Scientoons are meant to inform and sensitize people to science and scientific concepts in an intelligible and interesting way. World’s first scientoon book entitled “Bye Bye Corona”, written by ‘scientoonist’ Dr Pradeep Srivastava, former Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-Central Drug…
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More power to women scientists, researchers

More power to women scientists, researchers

New Delhi (India Science Wire) : Being a woman it is difficult to strike a balance between work and home. Women have come a long way in enriching the scientific community in India. Due to caregiving responsibilities at home, women scientists often face difficulties and career interruptions. There was a long-felt need to evolve a support mechanism to help them sail through it. Keeping this aspect in mind the Department of Science and Technology has launched two unique schemes for women scientists, researchers in science and engineering. The schemes are SERB – POWER Fellowship and SERB – POWER Research Grants.…
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Kotak Partners Amazon.in for the Festive Diwali Sale

Kotak Partners Amazon.in for the Festive Diwali Sale

10% Instant Discount on Kotak Debit and Credit Cards; Bonus Offer and Attractive EMI & No-Cost EMI options also available  As the festival of lights draws closer, Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) today announced its partnership with Amazon.in for the festive Diwali sale. Beginning Thursday, October 29th to Wednesday, 4th November 2020, Kotak Debit and Credit Cardholders will receive a 10% instant discount on Amazon.in. Customers can also avail of attractive EMI and No-Cost EMI offers. The weeklong offer on Amazon.in is a part of Kotak’s annual festive season celebrations - KhushiKa Season. Discount Offer: Offer Period Discount on Kotak Credit…
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“DeFi” & “Trust Wallet” – Legal & Regulatory Concern in Crypto Space Globally?

“DeFi” & “Trust Wallet” – Legal & Regulatory Concern in Crypto Space Globally?

Is regulation possible in a completely decentralized environment? Mumbai, Maharashtra [India]: As such Crypto, Industry is on firing range from almost all the regulators across the globe. When it comes to Defi, the following are the legal & regulatory risk - Enforceability & Legal Provisioning – understanding the legal nature of Digital or Crypto Asset, legal enforceability of smart contracts, and the parties to which legal liability will attach is itself a big challenge. Dispute resolution –The potential multi-jurisdictional issues associated with resolving disputes that may arise between users and / or between users and the developers of a DeFidApp.…
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