Footprint Global Communications, a public relations and communications agency, has been appointed to handle media relations for Indian Institute of Technology, Madras for the third consecutive time. Footprint Global Communications has been associated with IIT Madras since 2013.

IIT, Madras has been ranked No.1 in the ‘Overall’ Category for the second consecutive year in India Ranking 2020 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the ‘Engineering Institutions’ category in the same rankings for five consecutive years – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Footprint has been engaged by several first and second generation IITs in the past and present and has also undertaken media outreach for several IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech startups that have brought out disruptive products.

Thanking the Institute for their continued trust in Footprint, Ms. Bhavani Giddu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Footprint Global Communications, said, “Footprint has collaborated extensively with IIT Madras researchers, faculty and students to take a wide range of stories, spanning Research and Development, technology, awards, recognitions, student innovations and much more to the media. We look forward to partnering with the Institute on its journey to greater heights.”

Delhi:  On Friday, Leading Pharmaceutical Company Pfizer ordered to withdraw its application for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine in the nation. 

An expert body under India’s apex drug regulator has recommended against granting approval to Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine under emergency use, prompting the company to withdraw its request.

Pfizer was the first pharmaceutical firm to seek an emergency use authorisation from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for its COVID-19 vaccine in the country. It already secured similar clearances in countries like the UK and Bahrain.

A Company Spokesperson said in a statement, “In pursuance of the Emergency Use Authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer participated in the Subject Expert Committee meeting of the Drug Regulatory Authority of India on February 3. Based on the deliberations at the meeting and our understanding of additional information that the regulator may need, the company has decided to withdraw its application at this time.”

They also added that they will continue to engage with the authority and resubmit its approval request with additional information as it becomes available in the near future. They said “Pfizer remains committed to making its vaccine available for use by the Government in India and to pursuing the requisite pathway for emergency use authorisation that enables the availability of this vaccine for any future deployment.”

In December 2020, Pfizer in its application submitted to the ‘Drug Regulator’ sought permission to import the vaccine for sale and distribution in India.

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Recently, a 162-bed hostel facility was inaugurated at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Tughlakabad, by the Union Sports Minister, Kiren Rijiju. Each room is provided with toilets and other facilities for two persons as per international standards in view of the Global shooting competitions. The air-conditioned hostel was readied at a cost of Rs.12.26 crore by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Today KSSR has turned into a world class venue for shooting events with added facilities . Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges complex was built for 9th Asian Games and was named in the honour of Maharaja Dr. Karni Singh Ji of Bikaner who was first Arjuna awardee in Shooting (1961). Ever since, shooting become a favorite game for Indians have really excelled so well over the year clinching gold silver and bronze in Olympics Asian and commonwealth games with other international events. At Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian individual Olympic gold medal.

Lakshay Jain ‘s agency ‘Mevrex’ has been doing exceedingly well in a short period, thanks to Lakshay Jain’s skills and talents as a teenager web/app developer and entrepreneur.

The influential boost has been a young tech entrepreneur. A new wave in the tech world has been brought in by the relentless hard work of young entrepreneurs like Lakshay Jain, who himself is a Digital Nomad tech Entrepreneur. Making a place in top giants who are dominating the market of IT and technology in India, Lakshay Jain has proved that age is just a number and anyone and everyone can achieve their definition of success with a determined heart and mind.

Lakshay Jain, a renowned tech entrepreneur of India under 20, is the proud founder of Mevrex and possesses a very high-quality technology sense with modern digital marketing knowledge, giving top websites and Apps to small to big brands in India and abroad. His knowledge level is extremely high, and his passion for making something new helps society by giving useful Apps that are created by him, making the 16-year-old web/app developer the best professional in the Tech world.

He is not qualified on paper with a degree as he is not even 18, which is the licensed age in India, but his experience is over a decade in technology. This makes him much more efficient in the industry and has helped him create a unique space for himself in the vast entrepreneurial world. It is surprising to know, but it is true that he started his journey at the naive age of seven as the youngest Web/App developer and became India’s youngest digital marketer.

Seeing entrepreneurs and enthusiasts like Lakshay Jain who go on to achieve staggering heights of success, it becomes obvious to know that in any field, passion and talent are what really matters. It is the skills, practical knowledge, and vision to create something new for a society that has allowed Lakshay Jain to become the prominent personality he is today.

India’s market is bigger than most in the world. And we have seen so many recent successes that give more boost to young tech experts like Lakshay Jain. He is currently working on multiple things. His app and web development work is still going well, with that he is now promoting his clients’ growth faster by implementing suitable and modern digital marketing services.

India, as we all know, still believes in the traditional methods. With internet growth in the nation and 5G on the way, we will see the new rise of new tech India in the next five years, and in that the role of entrepreneurs and tech experts like Lakshay Jain will be huge. These are the nomads who will take India forward and make India truly a Digital Nation of the 21st century.

To know more about Lakshay Jain, do follow him on Instagram @lakshayjain.1 and Facebook @lakshayjain05 or visit his website, here

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Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra has made it to the BAFTA 2021 longlist in the category of ‘Best Supporting Actress’. She has been considered for her role as Pinky Madam in Ramin Bahrani’s ‘The White Tiger’.

For the BAFTA 2021 longlist, Priyanka is in the company of stars such as Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and Oscar-nominated stars Glenn Close and Saoirse Ronan. The selections have been made out of 234 entries. The second round of voting will select the final list of six nominees and finally, the third round will decide the winner.

In The White Tiger, Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao play the roles of a rich married couple, who have been living with their family in India after returning from the US for their business. Adarsh Gourav plays the role of their poor driver named Balram Halwai, who, after an accident, rebels and becomes a master of his own. The White Tiger is director Ramin Bahrani’s adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s Man Booker Prize-winning debut novel of the same name.

Priyanka Chopra’s cousin, Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram Stories to share her excitement. She wrote “Ladies and gentlemen, meet my BAFTA Longlist sister. I meaaaaan, Can’t wait for this to happen.”

Along with Priyanka, The White Tiger’s lead actor, Adarsh Gourav has also made it to the BAFTA longlist for the Lead Actor category. He is in the race against the likes of Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Ralph Fiennes and others.

Priyanka also shared a list of all the categories that the film has been longlisted in, including Best Director, Best Film, and others on her Instagram handle. She wrote, “Wow all the feels for our beautiful film.” 

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After Danny Dhillon’s latest track “Number Phone Da”, he is coming back with a Punjabi wedding song that will get you in the mood to do the bhangra!

Singer Danny Dhillon gained stardom with his hits “Patake, Single Status and Approach.” After his last hit, “Number phone Da”, he is coming back with a new song for his fans.

His new track is, titled “Mehndiyan”. The upcoming number, featuring Prabh Grewal, will be a Punjabi bhangra song which is a must play song on every wedding. “Mehndiyan” will be releasing this February. The lyrics were given by Jung Sandhu and music by Rupin Kahlon.

His last track was released from Speed Records but this time he will be releasing from his own Record Label “Funky Fox Studios”. On further asking about the confirmation of release date, he said he has completed the music video shoot and editing work is still in progress.

He ended the conversation by singing in Punjabi “Hun Bhangra pavega Sari raat”. Get ready guys!

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Looking for a sustainable yet luxe comfy apparel available at your doorstep? You no longer have to wait as premium kidswear brand Olele®? is the one-stop solution for all your confusions. With kids fashion being the latest trend, Olele®? offers pieces that are fashionable and voguish!

Famed for its high-quality kids’ dungaree and jumpsuits, Olele’s wide collection includes almost everything which makes you super happy as a parent. With quality being the major focus, Olele®? makes sure that every single piece of cloth undergoes unique craftsmanship to provide its customers with the best clothing experience.

Since its inception in 2015, Olele®? has been offering timeless kids wear collections for style-conscious 2 to 12 years boys and girls. A collection that is not only being loved by the kids but also is hugely appreciated by the parents across the globe. Their collection is developed based on four basics – international styling, ultimate comfort, perfect fit and most importantly, affordability.

With the immense love and appreciation received from parents worldwide, Amazon has awarded Olele®? Kids Denim Dungaree (Unisex Design) as the bestseller among top 100 brands in the same category. Considering the global pandemic and its after results, Olele®? ensures full safety and guarantees quality-driven products with no-shrinkage, no-bleeding and no-stain. Contingent on the delivery of any wrong product, the brand makes sure that you get the proper refund within the guaranteed time period of 48hours.

One can buy these exclusive clothes from OleleKids.com as well as various e-commerce websites like Myntra, Amazon, FirstCry and Ajio. Keeping in mind the current scenario and major digital shift, Olele®? envisions increasing its expansion on more digital platforms as they are the new marketplace for consumers where more than 60 percent of purchases are made online.

As 2020 has come to an end, parents are now increasing their expenditure on their little ones to give them a better and healthy future be it food, clothing, personal-care or education. To cater to these rising demands and make your life a little easier, Olele®? strives to provide young parents with all the trendy collections under one roof.

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Wellington: On Wednesday, New Zealand authorised the use of  Pfizer or  BioNTech Covid-19  vaccine for emergencies expecting to receive the first shipment by April. With this it becomes  the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the country.

The regulators’ (Medsafe) approval is the culmination of a rigorous assessment process over several months to ensure that the Pfizer or BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective to use. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern quoted in a press release, “It is informed by the most up to date medical and scientific data and we have confidence in their decision.”

COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins stated, “Frontline medical workers, border staff and risk groups will receive the shots first. He added, “We expect the first Pfizer or BioNTech vaccines will arrive in New Zealand by the end of the first quarter, but we are making sure everything is in place in case there is an earlier arrival.” 

According to national media, the first batch of vaccines received by the country will have 450,000 out of 1.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses. The island nation also has contracts with other vaccine manufacturers too like Janssen, AstraZeneca and Novovax. 

With vaccination drives being processed under dozens of countries, including the United States, India and China, pressure has been mounting on Jacinda Ardern to start inoculations for the country’s 5 million citizens.

Opposition party leaders accuse that New Zealand has fallen behind the rest of the world and risked losing its advantage after virtually eliminating COVID-19 through a tough lockdown and border closures.

New Zealand’s Health Chief Ashley Bloomfield said that the country’s regulators have placed 58 conditions for the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine related to additional manufacturing data and ensuring information is provided on any safety concerns elsewhere.

Putting all the conflicts to rest Jacinda said, “2021 is the year of the vaccine. It’s a full-year programme we have only just begun. We’re not in a race to be first, but to ensure safe and timely access to vaccines for all New Zealanders.” 

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To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to overcome the obstacles, and no one knows this better than Gautam Koyani. He is the owner of one of the leading digital marketing firm known as Click Cipher. After going through many ups and downs, he has managed to be the most renowned digital marketer who manages more than ten political brands.

Gautam kickstarted his career in the year 2010 after completing his MCA graduation. He started developing sites for his clients. A site developed by Gautam Koyani for a local brand of Rajkot gained international popularity, and that elevated his career. Today he manages politician’s profiles for their brand and reputation management. It might get challenging at times, but Gautam’s adroitness never allows him to give up. Promoting Saurashtra tourism for Local Tourism Promotion allowed him to sharpen his skills, and with time and knowledge, Gautam started becoming a man with eminence.

Being the owner of one of the most renowned digital marketing firm has its own perks, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. As an Entrepreneur, Gautam needs to change society and help people in every possible way. He has come up with an idea of helping the readers with the Digital Book Exchange App. This application is for those readers who do not want to invest much in books but are passionate about reading. You will be allowed to exchange books with other users based on the reading area.

When Gautam Koyani was asked about success, he said, “ I believe in taking risks and going out of my way to bring a positive change. Taking risks will definitely keep you ahead in life.” Currently, Gautam has partnered with a leading cosmetic manufacturing company. By teaming up with the company, Gautam wants to come up with some amazing beauty products. He dreams of achieving everything he deserves, and we all know that his adroitness will lead him to his goals.

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As the film, theatre, and music fraternity took a forced sabbatical and the culturally and artistically inclined waited for the curtains to open again, Trishita Recs stepped into the world of Indie music with her Hindi debut single, Aasmaan. To keep the ball rolling, she also released her five-track EP called ‘Khoyi Rahun’.

For somebody who relies heavily on social interaction, the pandemic was a tough time. In her home’s confined place, Trishita had the opportunity to indulge in what she truly loves. From playing different instruments to practicing song-writing, Trishita believes music helped soothe her soul. She considers this time with herself as a blessing because she got time to do what she usually couldn’t, which helped flourish her creativity. 

Her work is what we can call a classic example of a ‘Pandemic Production’. The compositions, writing, recording, mixing, everything happened via phone calls, text messages, and video chats. The process that usually takes around 12 months was completed in just four because of the team’s dedication and enthusiasm. 

“All the tracks on the EP are different from each other. Not only are they of different genres, but they also help me express a variety of different emotions. In a way, the EP can be called an emotional rollercoaster” says Trishita.

“The topics of the tracks have been inspired by my personal experiences and observations. I have always loved the idea of using art as a method of expression. Therefore, each song explores a unique emotion lyrically and dives deep in terms of genre-based production. The overall soundscape of the album is quite eclectic in its approach” addsTrishita.

Trishita believes that art requires dedication and energy. However, she says when building oneself, receiving support from others is also very essential. She is grateful to have had an army of people who have supported her dreams no matter how difficult it may have seemed or gotten. Moreover, she also believes that art can shape minds. This is why she wants her music to be not only influential but also impactful.

Trishita started her musical journey at the age of five with her very first stage performance. There was no stopping her then as she went on to pursue Hindustani Classical Music. Growing up in Madhya Pradesh and Kolkata, both being culturally rich places, she spent a big part of her life invested in art, music, and theatre. After over a decade of local gigs, competitions, cover artistry, reality shows, she stepped forward and released her own music.

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