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t gives a professional look to your business when you carry business cards. Distributing business cards to your customers and clients is a form of indirect marketing. This can keep you in the race of professionalism in the long run, but the question is, for how long?

We all know paper is made up of trees.

Being the major source of raw material for paper manufacturing, millions of trees are being cut down. There’s a small portion of recycled papers in the world. Even in India, paper recycling is not operated on a large scale.

Environmental issues are rising day by day, and no strict actions are in place to tackle this. Governments implement policies in the front, but back on ground, very few are following these rules. Plastic is one of the major issues we are facing from the last decade and it could get worse if we do not find a strong solution to this. Trees play a major role in balancing the climate of earth, oxygen and food supplies we get from the dense forest is

fading away. Strong current cyclones, severe heavy rainfall in just one day, drought, and extreme heat are the reactions of Mother Nature towards deforestation.

If we have fewer trees in our surroundings, it can cause many other issues to the entire human race.

To curb such issues, many startups and business units are introducing paperless/digital solutions, recycling of paper to reduce waste generation of paper. Papers are not just one factor to think about, the ink printed on the paper is more harmful and contains toxic chemicals which are contaminating our soil and water bodies. Even the single layer fine plastic coating and lamination layer on the paper has the same effect as the ink has. It is not just harming our nature, can cause certain harm to the human body as well.

in to deep trouble, startups are getting green by introducing green business cards or we can call them digital business cards. In our cover story, we have Mr. Ajay Sharma, Founder of Sailax DBC. Sailax DBC is a multinational digital business cards provider from their Android and iOS software applications. It was our pleasure to cover such an eco-friendly business model in our magazine.

SwiftNLift always tries to bring you the best of the industry in every possible manner. Eco-products and a sustainable lifestyle is the key to a joyful life. Diving deep into the topic and extracting the best of the words for our readers is the main motto of our firm. We believe you’ll enjoy reading this edition of “Top 10 Karnataka Startups 2021.

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Ajay Sharma Founder

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Sailax

Digital Business Card “The concept of Sustainability is not abstract. It is our most difficult challenge, our greatest responsibility.

And while growth in all of its forms is our goal, achieving it today demands sustainable solutions. We owe it to whoever comes next.”

Ajay Sharma, Founder

What is Sailax?

Sailax is an Indian company that has grown to five operational offices in three countries today. The current location of Sailax’s headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia. They’ve been working towards sustainability since 2013.

Subsequent to its unique vision and commitment to be unequivocally sustainable, Sailax has developed a range of products that are a cut above and are extensively distinct from its competitors.

They’ve assembled the right people to position Sailax as a revolutionizing leader that builds a globally sustainable village - redefining innovation and customer experience across the whole industry. In simple words, they provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable solutions that

Sailax also boasts itself with state-of-the-art app features They confront the adverse environmental impact of paper such as the AI Scanner, QR code generator, platformbusiness cards head-on with Sailax DBC (Digital Business independent shareability, custom branding, and more.

Cards), a comprehensive app designed to be more than just Contactless Sharing is one that particularly stands out and is surely the need of the hour. The feature of Automated a digital business card but a tool of engagement. updation keeps all recipients of DBC updated on any changes made to the cards even after the card has been Sailax’s Distinctiveness shared - this specific feature cuts down a major chunk Growth starts today: that’s the simple yet successful premise of overhead expenses for many corporations. Sailax has of Sailax. A robust sustainability policy is entwined into the also utilized the influence of backlinks to drive traffic in DNA of their business model. If you look at success stories the app. CRM integration is one such feature in DBC that in their space or any other space, they are often based helps every Sales professional out there to keep track of on very simple ideas. What makes Sailax unique is their their prospects. utilization of technology to build a centre of innovation, Sailax’s other ventures have also been successful at various consistent effort to make it affordable, moreover accessible, levels. They have four major brands, Sailax Solar, Sailax and their commitment to continually give back to society. LED, Sailax AI, and Sailax DBC. Each of these brands encourage people to choose a sustainable lifestyle.

The need for Sailax As the economy continues to grow with new small businesses, business cards become an indispensable need.

Even in today’s digital age, 27 million business cards are printed daily. But out of the 10 billion cards printed each year, 8 billion are tossed within a week. That’s 88% of the cards printed, leading to the potential loss of approximately 6 million trees. It is to eliminate this vicious cycle, that Sailax DBC is designed.

Sailax DBC also equips entrepreneurs to level up their networking game by providing a platform - a one - stop solution that enhances your networking game, benchmarks your standards, and introduces new ways to showcase your products. It is a solution that is accessible and affordable to everyone that significantly reduces one’s carbon footprint.

DBC also reduces the amount of time and money invested in designing, printing, deploying, storing and managing a business card.

delivers the best in quality products and services. Sailax AI is the global pioneer in video-based AI monitoring CCTV systems. They have completed several large-scale projects in collaboration with governments like airports and have clients in 22 countries across the globe. Sailax LED in collaboration with various government bodies and agencies has completed over 4.5 successful LED upgrades.

Sailax Solar systems are approved by the Clean Energy Council. By investing in various industries, they have taken sustainability to the next level.

Their Inception The utilitarian good was the driving force behind the formulation of a completely sustainable solution-based company. Sustainable solutions are always perceived to be an expensive/exorbitant choice and sometimes it is. Sailax identified the need for an affordable sustainable alternative, and they simply took their chance.

The difficulty in changing people’s perceptions of sustainable choices was a significant challenge for Sailax.

They had to prove to the public that it wasn’t a ruse or a Their Noteworthy Achievements sham. They had to educate people on the importance of a Sailax has had over 100k downloads of the DBC app since sustainable solution and its potential benefits. its inception in 2020. It is a testament to how DBC has dramatically changed opportunities for networking - their Deduced from their own experience with office relocation, app is being used by employees of tech giants like Tesla and Sailax had to discard all old business cards and print new Microsoft. In August 2021, Sailax DBC was ranked #1 for ones, with the new address costing them significantly more the best digital business card app on the Playstore. With money and effectively contradicting their sustainable data security being a primary concern in apps developed to policy. The team had identified the importance of utilize it, rest assured, Sailax DBC is also GDPR regulated. business cards but also their adverse impact on the Their contribution to significantly reducing the carbon environment. footprint of today’s climatically threatened world is the The production of paper business cards not only wipes most significant achievement of all. out the trees that give us oxygen but also uses over

11,000 ounces of water - which is close to nearly 64 days of your child’s water supply. DBC is an attempt to replace an age-old tradition of exchanging paper business cards with digital business cards. The team at Sailax targeted an audience who viewed paper business cards as their primary tool of marketing about a sustainable choice.

happen instead of why it can’t be done.

While having the confidence, he’d figure things out and was determined to be a part of that culture. Eventually, he had decided that Australia was the place for him.

Juggling three different jobs while observing the growing market to learn its plausible applications in India -he completed his MBA majoring in International In these trying COVID times, a digital business card is Business. not only an option, but a requirement for contactless “Everyone in a person’s life contributes to our success sharing. The paperless Interactive business card allows in some way, although mostly positive, the negative one to avoid the paper pollution industry and connect experiences become our motivation to achieve greater to Today’s Instant Gratification Society faster. heights.” - said Ajay. Sailax’s order of priority goes

Ajay Sharma, the Founder

People-Service-Profit – it has been and will always be, asserted Ajay.

In contrast to his own path, coming from a defense background and tutored in Military School Bangalore, Current Marketing Trends as explained by Ajay believes that there is no alternative to hard work Sailax and that true happiness comes with giving it back to Marketing techniques are dynamic and constantly evolve. society. Ajay was inspired by the can-do culture, where However, the right kind of marketing is never caught to people are more focused on how to make something the eye as marketing. There are a few techniques Sailax

stands by : Native advertisements, according to Sailax, are the trojan horses of advertising. It is difficult to distinguish as a sponsored ad to a niche audience because it is similar to advertorials in various forms and on any platform. Sailax also uses Data from advanced buyer behavior tracking to built marketing campaigns, with the factoring of deep machine learning and website tractions.

Moment marketing is when a company’s marketing efforts are focused on reaching out to customers at the right time – when they are already looking for you. That is, you go to them before they deja-vu you. This method not only captures and maintains attention, but it has also contributed to the relevance of Sailax as a brand.

Video marketing is another emerging trend Sailax values.

Today, with our attention spans being reduced to that of a goldfish and the constant shift in customer behavior videos unquestionably help with brand permanence.

Leadership qualities “Two words- Discipline and Communication It is impossible to expect your team to feel the same about your company as you. But, if you take care of your own people, they go above and beyond delivering exceptional service, and the logical consequence of that is profit. I do believe that when you have competent people and leadership that actually asks for stretches, you’re going to be better. Communication is key. If your team knows as much about the company as you, you are looking at future leaders.

We have maintained a horizontal open communication channel that keeps everyone in our company connected.

The success that Sailax Group has seen is a credit to its culture and people.” Ajay Sharma, the Founder.

Prospects of Sailax DBC To mutilate the statistics of an approx of 6 million trees being slashed for the use of business cards. Their future prospect is to significantly reduce the carbon footprint per person and to pave the way for a streamlined, modern future. They want to put an end to the practise of exchanging paper business cards, which is not only inefficient but also obsolete in today’s world. Sailax strives to be a one-stop shop for all things related to business cards. They hope to establish themselves as a global sustainable company with cost-effective solutions.

Their Human Resources An open non-hierarchical communication channel and staff security are key at Sailax. Remote working is their current challenge, and have adapted to it with the use of tech-tools. Their sole focus, however, is to ensure that their employees feel secure during this trying time by emphasizing the relevance of their contributions.

 Year of Founding: 2013  Funding Information: Self Funded  Founding Members: Ajay Sharma  Office Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Bangalore, Noida, Colombo  Company Strength: The Sailax DBC team possesses the ability to lead industry change and deliver to customer commitments Maintains Significant product variety, and a sustainable business model.  Website: https://digitalbusinesscards.in www.sailaxgroup.com

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SGC SERVICES “The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders and continually develops them.”

This is what something we find in SGC Services.

Here we serve some glimpses of the interview with amazing personality and founder of SGC, Rajesh B.

Tell us about SGC Services and its Salient features?

SGC services is one of the most preferred service providers for Training, Auditing, Consultancy and Certification for companies.

We are recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity. We constantly look beyond customers’ and society’s expectations in order to deliver marketleading services wherever they are needed. We focus on providing specialized business solutions that improve quality, safety , productivity and reduce risk; we help customers to navigate in an increasingly regulated world and qualify in audits. Our independent services add significant value to our customers’ operations and ensure business sustainability.

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How does your company perform Consultancy and Audit Services? Tell us, in brief, the methods that you use?

We seek to be epitomized by our passion, integrity, entrepreneurialism and our innovative spirit, as we continually strive to fulfil our vision. These values guide us in all that we do and are the bedrock upon which our organization is built. They are at the heart of what we are.

Our Consultancy Methodology is as follows:

and safety which give world-class specifications for the product, services, and system. As per the last survey done in 2019, by ISO through IAF for “most popular standard – ISO 9001” 32357certification are issued and as per recent statistics, there were over 1.26 million registered companies in India. So the organizations covered are a very low fraction, and we are a country that has more unorganized and traditionally managed business than professionally organized business, so ISO compliance is in a very nascent stage.

Tell us about the inception of your company and the propelling idea behind it.

The audits we perform are based on guidelines set

by ISO Standards. ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for auditing management systems also taking into account ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems

As quoted by Peter Drucker “The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.” The Inception of SGC Services has all such elements, when you look at the B2B supply chain, Tier 1 industries are more professionally organized in their operations, but their dependency on the supply chain (tier2, tier 3 and so on) is high but cannot conduct business with all, due to the shortfalls of business proceedings as the upstream / downstream vendors are lacking effective management systems in their operations.

We explored the opportunity to bring the change and provide our services focussing on such tier2, tier 3 organisations of a supply chain, who had

What according to you is the current status regarding ISO compliance in India?

When we resort to procure any goods, things or services the very first thought we come across is “QUALITY”. We expect and desire that whatever we are acquiring, advertising, promoting and selling must possess distinct features of excellence and must have its own set standard and class.

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the intent to strategize the business in a more effective and efficient manner but were lacking the resources, road map and skill set to realize it, seeing the opportunity incepted SGC Services in 2016 to fulfil the need for economical management system consultancy services.

Our Motto Seek Goals through Clear Solutions, by  ISO Standards Consultancy

under the category “Best Management Systems and Consultants” presented by Honourable Minister of State in the Government of India for Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Mircro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Presented various papers at different conferences.

Trained more than 2000 + individuals related to the competence and skill-building and enhancement The most important achievement is Our Clients are Happy and their satisfaction and referrals that have enabled us to grow the position where we are.

 TQM Concepts Consultancy

Our Aim

Tell us about yourself, your Team

Headed by Mr. Rajesh B – Chief Consultant We create and deliver business and solutions that BE, PGPM, MBA , (Doctorate in Business Administration) – Lean Management. Lead fit your needs and drive the results you want.

Auditor - Management Systems courses accredited

by NABET, IRCA, RAB-QSA, IPC-QST, Lean - Six Tell us about your company’s key Sigma – Green and Black Belt.

achievements.

We are Team of 6 Technical personnel, Lead We have served almost all industry sectors with Auditor(s) – Management Systems, having the varied employee forces- right from an one-man industry experience in Project Management, Technology, SCM, Quality, company to organization employing a 20,000 + Information Production, Planning, HR and Administration, workforce.

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System Consultancy experience across various Industry Category & Segments of Completing over 1200 assignments and projects in the field of training, auditing and consultancy services.

What is the future of the prospects of SGC? Professional management systems services are expensive overseas; we are working on a tailored based model for different industries overseas through which it will assist them to be ISO compliant in an economical and streamlined model.

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 Funding Information: Bootstrapped  Founding Members: Rajesh B, Radha R  Office Locations: Bangalore  Sources and references: www.sgcsblore.com

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ROYALMOBI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED What’s your definition of “Programmatic”?

How does your company relate to it?

To put it in simple words, Programmatic advertising is the automated buying and selling of online advertising. First and foremost, programmatic advertising helps buyers and sellers make data-driven decisions and removes the guesswork from the ad buying process. At RoyalMobi, it has helped us to be at the top of transparency, control counter rising ad frauds, and have given the ability to measure return on ad spend accurately.

inventory from a well-known mobile advertising network as well as all major mobile RTB exchanges using simple yet excellent interfaces.

Our ad campaign can be created and managed with ease.

It has a patent-pending tool with detailed analytics and easy access.

As we see it, this is the present and future of mobile advertising. In comparison to other available ad-formats, we enable next-level experience, brand engagement, loyalty, and conversion with the addition of mobile video capabilities to our DSP.

In addition, RoyalMobi assists publishers in getting the most out of our platform. We ensure the growth of publishers by providing a variety of services, such as technical tools and significant pay-outs, to help them get where they want to go. We established a gold standard in performance-based affiliate marketing by ensuring When govt started promoting Digital-first, we being greater advertising compliance and affiliate tracking. the industry veteran in the digital Ecosystem, get into Additionally we provide content and app promotion and establishing Royalmobi Media. As the Head of Global lead generation services.

Business, I took the lead, from the front, and was able to create the brand in the digital fraternity.

How did your company start? What is the story of the inception of your company?

What was the driving force behind the establishment of your company?

Since 2017 we are serving our clients in Digital Branding and performance space.

What are your company’s key achievements?

We have established ourselves in the digital media branding and performance space. We are the fastestgrowing Ad network and simultaneously ventured into Advertisers can take use of RoyalMobi’s robust, result- Web / CRM / App development. oriented, and self-serve advertising platforms. Our Now we are looking forward to establishing Royalmobi mobile DSP technology allows clients to purchase Media a Digital Icon by serving clients worldwide. We are working towards establishing our self to become a

Give us a brief idea about your company’s services?

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full-fledged Digital Marketing Agency.

Tell us about your background and experience in academia?

I always been focused on attaining practical knowledge rather than cramming up textbooks. I did my schooling and graduated from Christian College Lucknow. Later, I moved to Delhi to pursue my Company Secretary course, but like I said I have always been an ‘out of textbook’ kind of a person I couldn’t continue for long and started gaining practical knowledge in Affiliate Business. As they say, rest is history. Also, I did a couple of online management courses and added digital skills related to Mobile Ecosystem.

What according to you are the leadership skills that propelled you towards success?

We have been following one motto “Let’s Grow together”.

So by this, all will be benefitted for all the stakeholder’s Employer, Employee, and Clients.

We do follow “Fail Fast But Fail Differently” but take the lesson and do not repeat the same mistake.

support in both good and bad business days. We believe in each other and work for the common goal and I guess that’s the most important for any company to grow and strengthen.

Give us an insight into your company’s finance. How do you manage the company’s assets and sponsors/investors?

Ours is a bootstrap organization, we had thought and thin in our journey but the team member supported us wholeheartedly. We kept adding business leaders with different skill sets.  Year of Founding: 2017  Funding Information: Bootstrap  Founding Members: Shwet Kamal / Mayank Gupta  Office Locations: Bangalore / Noida  Website: WWW.RoyalMobi.com

What according to you are the current trends related to Digital Marketing?

Digital media trends are ever-evolving. What’s working today might not work tomorrow and will not work in the next six months. In my opinion, currently, marketing tools are owing to the digital ecosystem. We have developed multiple in-house apps like ViralMunch / FunNgo / CRM and Web properties like Fatafatpaisa. com

Mayank Gupta

Founding Member & Head - Global Business Development

The team is working on launching its Ad platform and event tracking platforms.

Tell us about your team. How has your team strengthened your company’s vows?

Teamwork is Dreamwork, a saying I always swear by. Needless to say that an efficient team can take the company to new heights while an incompetent team can make it see the doomsday.

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Mr Narasimhan MH CEO

What is Inuit?

The problems that every SME encountered for automation to thrive were a lack of resources for pricey IT infrastructure, and IT culture, and trained people.

Frequent personnel movement has compelled SMEs to invest heavily in educating new employees.

Inuit Cloud Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a private limited company founded by two friends who have known each other for over three decades. Inuit’s CEO is Mr. Narasimhan M H, while the CTO is Mr. Sharath Mr. Sharath Punthambekar planned, developed, and Punthambekar. executed Inuit with this assumption in mind. The Inuit (“I knew it”), an economical cloud software, Government of India (GOI) praised the initiative, and is ready to usher in an SME Business Revolution by Mr. Sharath was invited to submit his concept along providing an affordable, convenient, and rapid cloud with a prototype for review. software solution to India’s 42 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 30% of The evaluation was split into two parts. One was the country’s GDP. Inuit is now available to SMEs who regulatory and India-specific: the innovator, cannot afford a pricey IT solution and are looking for organization, and application or innovation must be quick and easy software to automate their company ratified by the Government of India, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), activities. and the innovation must be cleared by USA agencies, Lockheed Martin, Texas, the USA for technology, and Their Inception the IC2 Institute, Austin, USA for the commercialization Mr. Punthambekar, who has extensive expertise in viability report called Quick Report for the innovation implementing systems both in India and overseas, and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum for argued to Mr. Narasimhan that providing a cost- validating FICCI’s recommendations. effective, simple cloud solution to SMEs would be Both technology and commercial viability were extremely beneficial, as there are now very few solutions authorized by US agencies, with Inuit receiving the available to automate SMEs. Mr. Narasimhan agreed to highest rating of “Must be Commercialized.” angel fund the idea and Mr. Punthambekar agreed to Mr. Sharath Punthambekar received the coveted India design and develop it. That is how Inuit was created.

Invention Award as one of the twenty selected Indians On Karnataka Rajyotsava Day, November 1, 2013, Inuit for Inuit innovation as a result of this achievement Cloud Technologies Pvt. Ltd. successfully released its for Inuit. A cash prize as well as a gold medal! Inuit Gold Medal Winner “Inuit.”

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are held by Mr. Mr. Sharath Punthambekar, CTO of Inuit Cloud Sharath Punthambekar.

Technologies Pvt. Ltd., has over thirty years of experience in the technology industry and has developed various business process systems both in India and Mr Narasimhan M H, CEO internationally. He believes that for a country to flourish, Mr. Narasimhan M H has worked in multinational SMEs must be made more productive. Automation of pharmaceutical corporations for over three decades. business processes to boost an organization’s efficiency He held significant positions in several enterprises and is one proven area to help it become more productive.

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was influential in the launch of several goods in India  Currencies: Foreign exchange, Customs duty, F.E. and overseas. He is affectionately referred to as MHN, Loss/Gain, Import in F. Currency, Bill in Local and he has an unusual knack for coaching others and Currency coming up with novel solutions to corporate problems.  Production: Production Planning, MRP, MRN, Mr. Narasimhan currently advises CEOs and MDs of BOM, Issue slips corporations as an executive coach and mentors leading  Branches: Branch Inventories, Orders, Supplies, international corporate executives in addition to driving Receipts, Branch Transfers Inuit. He lives in Mumbai with his wife and family and travels and reads frequently.

Features of Inuit Inuit works in 6 different departments:  Customers: Orders, Invoices, Receipts, Debtor’s Invoices  Inventory: GRN, Deliveries, Shop floors, Pending suppliers  Suppliers: Purchase, Orders, Bills, Payments, Creditor’s Ledger

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Zinc: An Essential Mineral Zinc is a type of mineral. Because very small levels of zinc are required for human health, it is referred to as an "essential trace element." Because the human body does not keep excess zinc, it must be ingested regularly. Zinc is found in pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, red meat, poultry, and fish, among other foods.

Short stature, a reduced capacity to taste food, and the inability of the testes and ovaries to function normally are all symptoms of zinc deficiency. Zinc is necessary for a variety of bodily activities. It helps the body create proteins and DNA, aids wound healing, and aids in childhood growth and development, in addition to strengthening the immune system. It has anti-oxidant qualities as well.

Natural sources of zinc The natural sources of zinc can be listed as follows:  Pumpkin seeds  Sunflower seeds  Hemp seeds  Chickpeas, lentils, and beans  Cashews and other nuts  Milk  Cheese  Red meat  Whole grains  Dark chocolate

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Functions of Zinc  Immunity

Institutes of Health (NIH)Trusted Source, zinc protects retinal cells and may help slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration and vision loss.

It is doubtful, however, to stop the degradation. Zinc deficiency may play a role in the progression of this disease.

The immune system needs zinc to function correctly.

Zinc deficiency can raise the risk of illnesses like pneumonia. Zinc is a popular cold treatment, right up there with vitamin C. Zinc is required for immune  Wound healing cell growth and function. Because zinc plays such an important part in immune function, experts believe Zinc aids in the maintenance of healthy skin. Low zinc levels are common in those who have long-term sores that increasing zinc consumption when you're sick or or ulcers. Zinc supplements may be recommended by just before you get sick can help decrease the duration healthcare providers for persons who have chronic of your sickness or perhaps prevent you from being wounds. Zinc is essential for wound healing at every sick. stage, from skin repair to infection prevention.

Zinc is required for the appropriate growth and function of cells that mediate innate immunity, such  Reproductive health as neutrophils and natural killer cells (NK cells). Zinc deficiency affects macrophages as well. Zinc deficiency Zinc is especially crucial for the health of male reproductive organs. Zinc is detected in high amounts affects phagocytosis, intracellular death, and cytokine in both prostatic fluid and sperm. Males with low zinc generation. T and B cells' development and function levels may experience delayed sexual development, are harmed by zinc deficiency. Zinc's ability to act as reproductive troubles, and other sexual health an antioxidant and to maintain membranes implies problems. that it may have a role in preventing free radicalinduced harm during inflammatory processes.

Other health benefits of zinc include  Regulating blood sugar

 Alleviation of common cold symptoms

According to Megan Wong, RD, a Vancouver-based nutritionist with AlgaeCal, zinc plays a function in the storage and secretion of insulin, the hormone that permits cells to utilize glucose from food so they don't build up in the blood. Zinc levels in the blood are lower in people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes because zinc is lost through increased urine. Zinc supplementation has been demonstrated to ameliorate the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes by lowering cholesterol and HbA1c levels in the blood.

Within the thick core insulin-secreting granules of pancreatic cells, zinc concentrations range from 10 to 20 µM. Zinc is required for the storage and processing of insulin in the body. Zinc levels in the pancreas are much lower in diabetes patients. Zinc deficiency in the blood plasma affects the secretion and production of insulin by the islets of Langerhans. Zinc is also involved in the production of insulin crystals, insulin release, and insulin transport (Khanam S.,2018).

 Acne vulgaris  Learning and memory  Osteoporosis  Chronic Disease  Diarrhea in children Sources and references: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263176#11-benefits

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Naveen Kumar KR Founder & CEO What constitutes Danish?

Their Vision

Danush provides a wide range of result-driven Information Technology solutions that help clients realize their strategic and business objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. Their clients benefit from their dedicated professionals’ extensive experience, objectivity, information transfer, and dependability. They are dedicated to the success of their clients and ensure that they have a deep awareness of their objectives, requirements, and technical environment.

Their vision is to help organizations around the world succeed.

Their Mission

Danush liberates IT challenges for medium and large organizations worldwide who believe in adopting IT by empowering them through expert IT advisory and management to create an amazed Secured, Integrated, Their clientele comes from a variety of industries and rely and Proactive IT environment for their exciting business on them for a variety of IT projects, solutions, and services. success and growth by demonstrating unconditional Clients want technology to support their operations and care to generate an abundance of wealth to stakeholders, be dependable. Many of Danush’s customers benefit partners, Danush employees, and the custodians. from strategic guidance, and he provides superior, longterm solutions that are tailored to your future business Why choose Danush? demands and existing infrastructure.

Danush, a full-service IT consulting and IT outsourcing Danush’s experts and thought leaders are dedicated organization for organizations all over the world has to using new technologies and exceptional service to been a pioneer in complete IT outsourcing since 1995. solve your business difficulties. They provide strategic Danush’s staff has more than two decades of expertise direction and ongoing assistance to some of the fastest- and is committed to providing exceptional service to growing businesses, assisting them in becoming more their customers by staying ahead of industry trends flexible, cost-effective, and competitive by using cutting- and comprehending new technologies that may affect edge technology that meets your business objectives. your business. With their collaborative and vendor They collaborate with dozens of partners to provide technology approach, they are continually striving for their clients with excellent service, advanced technical long-term success. skills, and tried-and-true business solutions. Redhat, Microsoft, Cisco, VMWARE, Autotask, Kaseya, HP, They are Efficient IT Consultants IBM, Aruba, D-Link, Sophos, Soti, Honeywell, GST, Danush assists companies in overcoming today’s Citrix, and others are among their partners. business technology difficulties.

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high demand because of the increased demand for  IT Assets Lifecycle Management (Software technological specialists. It’s a huge problem to handle a Compliance, Asset Management from Procurement wide range of technological needs with similar efficiency. to disposal) Whether it’s IT Transformation, Technology  IT Governance, Risk, Compliance Implementation, IT Budgeting, Strategic Planning, IT Governance, or Risk Mitigation, Danush has unrivaled and entirely dependable experience. Their virtual CIOs Naveen Kumar KR, Founder & CEO will be in charge of providing you with customized He has over 22 years of expertise in his field. He earned solutions that will elevate your business operations to a Distinction in his MBA Finance program and has experience in a variety of IT fields. He has the most new heights. effective processes and project management abilities.

List of IT Consultation Services offered by Danush: He has ITIL certification and is an expert in IT service management. With a laser-focused career graph, he is a  Technology Assessment & Auditing prominent consultant and technical architect.  IT Transformation Consulting  Cloud Adoption Strategy  Business Process Automation  Vendor Management  ERP / CRM Deployment, Optimization  HR Resources planning for IT Function

 Website: http://www.dhanush.com  Industry: Information Technology & Services  Company size: 11-50 employees  Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka

 Type: Privately Held  Marketing Initiative through Digital Marketing (web/  Founded 1995 SEO/social media/Adwords)  Project Management & Control  ISO 27001 Consulting  MIS Reports consulting & automation  RFQ Document creation, Tender Specification document creation  IT Policies Definition, Best Practices Listing, (documentation as per the standards required by client)  IT Service Management Deployment  IT Road Map & IT Budget SEPTEMBER 2021

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Karthik Yadiyal Director

What constitutes Ashwamedha?

Their Services

The environment is at the heart of Ashwamedha’s  Off-grid Solutions operations. They aim to generate electricity from Buildings are powered entirely by off-grid solar power renewable resources while reducing the carbon impact systems. There is no contact with the power plant or of power generation. They have experience working the grid. In the event of a power outage, electricity on government and commercial contracts in dam and can be taken from the power grid. Batteries are used road building, logistics, pipeline projects, gas and steam to store electricity for use at night or during other turbines, and other areas. They concentrate on research times when the power plant is not producing power. and development that contributes to the Indian power sector’s long-term viability.

In Siddapura, Kundapura taluk, they have successfully constructed a solar power plant. The facility is connected to the grid and generates renewable energy.

Ashwamedha is trying to contribute even more to the national solar mission and hydropower generation, as well as to help the country overcome its chronic power problem. Ashwamedha also wants to participate in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by producing clean energy.

Key Advantages: ■ Independence from grid’s unreliability.

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■ Extremely dependable and low-maintenance.

■ Electricity bills are reduced significantly.

Shri Jagadish Yadiyal is the CEO of Ashwamedha ■ There are no power outages Energy. He has a wide background in a variety of fields. to deal with.

The Ashwamedha has set a goal of developing a 100 MW  On-grid Solutions install base by 2020 under his guidance.

A grid-connected building is used to implement the Their Vision solution. The power plant’s They want to be the industry leader in sustainable excess electricity is sold to energy technology for power generation. They use their the government grid at a fundamental beliefs to produce wealth for investors. preset price. If the building They contribute to the creation of a sustainable society requires power, it is taken while also honoring their social obligations. from the grid.

Their Mission

Key Advantages:

■ It’s possible to think of it Their goal is to have a 100-MW installed base by 2020, as an additional source of with an emphasis on renewable and fossil energy income. generation. They also promise to conduct projects using ■ Extremely dependable and lean methods to maximize value for money. low-maintenance.

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■ Electricity bills are reduced significantly.

■ It is a diesel generator substitute.

Mr. Karthik Yadiyal, Director

 Website: https://ashwamedha-energy.in/  Headquarters: Bangalore  Type: Private

Karthik infuses his initiatives with his enthusiasm,  Industry: Sustainable Development inventiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit. He is a great  Established: 2015 team player who is comfortable offering and creating new ideas while also being open to listening and be guided. He is always eager to go the additional mile and is well-liked by both his teammates and peers.

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Unni Mecheeri Director What is SunStream?

SunStream Global Technologies focuses on Electronic Design, Mechanical Design, Product Development, and related IT services. Sunstream supplies OEMs with products, solutions, and services that help them run their businesses more efficiently. Our solutions are designed to help our clients succeed by maximizing the return on their investments. Product Development, Maintenance Engineering, Re-Engineering, Product Environmental Compliance, and Engineering Process Outsourcing are some of the services we offer.

Their services department works with customers all around the world to help them make the most of their global delivery strategy and reduce development costs. They focus on developing trust and commitment in every one of their encounters to lay the groundwork for a long-term relationship with their clients.

solutions department has formed strong worldwide collaborations with major product businesses to integrate and offer customized solutions in the areas of electronic design, mechanical design, product environmental compliance, and engineering data management.

Each member of their team has customer attention and dedication written into their DNA. Their great path is the result of their enthusiasm paired with their skills.

Their Services PRODUCT ENGINEERING 

PCB Design

One of the greatest ways to start an outsourcing partnership is with PCB layout. Several firms use local PCB designers who have past expertise working with outside entities. Using hardware experts for schematic drawing and PCB layout creates a

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bottleneck for R&D organizations. Similarly, most  Component Engineering PCB layout groups find it difficult to manage many Because of the rapid growth of technology, the designs. product development and production environment are continually under pressure. It’s never easy to  Electronic Design manage design for manufacturing. Better component Electronic goods are rapidly developing in terms of data management is required to address numerous size, functionality, and cost. Every company is under issues in the design, production, and supply chain. intense pressure to provide products that meet or SunStream’s industry experience, along with surpass market expectations. The electronics sector competence in Component Engineering, is undergoing a significant shift, blurring the lines Data Transformation, Process Automation, between electronics, software, and mechanical and Multilingual Sourcing, enables them to designs. more effectively meet component engineering Sunstream assists with electronic design for new requirements. Their solid procedures, experienced product development, maintenance engineering, staff, and proven solutions that include industry and re-engineering projects. They help SMEs and best practices breathe new life into the routine data major corporations form engineering groups that engine approach that has been in place for years. will work as an extended development team. They provide business strategies that guarantee a greater Other Services they provide include return on investment and allow them to complete  Plant Engineering more projects with the available funds.  Environmental Compliance  Mechanical Design  Software Services All product manufacturing firms are under constant  Master Data Management pressure to deliver better products at lower costs and in a shorter time to market. As a result, organizations are going beyond their internal technical teams to  Website: http://www.sunstreamglobal.com meet difficult cost and schedule constraints.  Company Director: Unni Mecheeri Sunstream’s engineering team can help you with  Industry: Information Technology & Services new product design and maintenance engineering,  Company size: 11-50 employees as well as helping you meet your business objectives.

Sunstream may engage in projects as an extension  Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka of your internal engineering team and produce  Type: Privately Held outcomes that will help you meet your goals on time and within budget.

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Solar Energy: Current Status

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uring the previous several years, solar energy has had a noticeable impact on India’s energy situation. Millions of people in Indian communities have profited from solar energy-based decentralized and distributed applications, which meet their cooking, lighting, and other energy demands while also being environmentally beneficial. The social and

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economic benefits include a reduction in the risk of contracting lung and eye diseases as a result of cooking in smoky kitchens, the creation of jobs at the village level, and, ultimately, an improvement in the standard of living and the creation of economic opportunities at the village level. In addition, India’s solar energy sector has grown to become a prominent player in grid-connected power

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generation capacity throughout the years. It promotes  Off-Grid Programme the government’s agenda of long-term prosperity while One of the Ministry’s oldest programs, the Off-Grid also establishing itself as an important contributor to Solar PV Applications Program, aims to provide solar meeting the country’s energy demands and a key role in PV-based applications in locations where grid power ensuring energy security. is either unavailable or unreliable. The program The National Institute of Solar Energy estimated the covers solar home lights, solar street lighting, solar country’s solar potential to be around 748 GW, assuming power plants, solar pumps, solar lanterns, and solar that solar PV modules cover 3% of the wasteland area. study lamps, among other applications.

Solar energy is one of the primary missions of India’s Solar pumps are an important part of the solar off-grid National Action Plan on Climate Change, with the program because they provide dependable irrigation National Solar Mission being one of them. On January in rural and remote places. Solar photovoltaic water 11th, 2010, the National Solar Mission (NSM) was pumping systems may readily cover the irrigation launched. The National Sustainable Growth Mission needs of small and marginal farmers’ landholdings.

(NSM) is a major endeavor of the Indian government, As a result, solar pumps are being employed to replace with strong participation from states, to encourage the existing diesel irrigation pump. Up until March environmentally sustainable growth while addressing 31, 2017, stand-alone solar pumps were part of the India’s energy security issues. It will also be a significant Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications contribution by India to the global effort to address Scheme. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha climate change challenges. evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) initiative, The Mission’s goal is to make India a global leader in solar which aims to install new freestanding solar pumps energy by establishing regulatory conditions that allow in off-grid areas, was recently announced by the solar technology to spread as swiftly as possible across government. the country. By 2022, the Mission hopes to have installed 100 GW of grid-connected solar power plants. This is by  Grid-Connected Programme India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions The Indian government has set a goal of installing (INDCs) objective of 40 percent cumulative electric 100 GW of grid-connected solar electricity by power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based 2022. To meet this goal, the Indian government has energy resources by 2030, and a reduction of 33 to 35 implemented several policies, including the Solar percent in the emission intensity of its GDP from 2005 Park Scheme, VGF Schemes, CPSU Schemes, Defence levels.

Schemes, Canal Bank & Canal Top Schemes, Bundling Schemes, Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Schemes, To meet this goal, the Indian government has and others. Various governmental initiatives are also implemented several policies, including the Solar being implemented to encourage the development of Park Scheme, VGF Schemes, CPSU Schemes, Defence grid-connected solar power facilities. India recently Schemes, Canal Bank & Canal Top Schemes, Bundling ranked fifth in the world in terms of solar power Schemes, Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Schemes, and deployment. In the last five years, solar power capacity others. has expanded by more than 11 times.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has implemented two programs: Sources and references: https://mnre.gov.in/solar/ current-status/

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Dr. Vijay Holimath President & CEO

What is VividSparks?

VividarithmetiK

VividSparks is a high-speed computer technology firm that specializes in fabless semiconductors and is selffunded. They are focused on resolving fundamental arithmetic circuit design issues. They have libraries and algorithms that are extremely silicon efficient and perform exceptionally well. Their technology at VividSparks is designed to provide excellent performance to consumers while using as little electricity as feasible. They think that technology should be innovative rather than costly.

Furthermore, new technology should be accessible and cheap to everybody. VividSparks aspires to build a computing environment that consumes the least amount of power and consumes the least amount of silicon space while delivering world-class performance.

VividarithmetiK is a next-generation processor that uses a new number system called POSIT to compute fundamental arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root, trigonometric functions, compare and convert instructions. VividarithmetiK has a Supersonik, RacEr, FalKon, and Tez processor family with distinct POSIT configurations geared for HPC, Graphics, AI, and Automotive applications, respectively. VividarithmetiK uses a new adder dubbed the Carry Free Adder to prevent carry propagation in adders and multipliers (CFA). CFA not only prevents carry propagation, but also uses extremely little energy. Rather than manufacturing circuits in higher technology nodes, we develop highperformance chips by incorporating super-fast arithmetic libraries into them.

Dr. Vijay Holimath, President & CEO Dr. Vijay Holimath, the company’s President and CEO, has over 20 years of expertise building and deploying high-performance computing machines and networkon-chip systems for scientific computing and automotive applications. His research has mostly focused on the design and implementation of efficient mobile computing algorithms throughout his career. He has several research publications to his credit. Dr. Holimath has collaborated with several educational institutions in France, Japan, and the United States. He has already created and presented many company proposals to investors.

He has a Doctorate from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a Masters’s in Computer Science from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering from Karnataka University in India (India). Dr. Holimath worked as a Research and Development Engineer at the National Institute of Informatics in Tokyo before starting VividSparks (Japan).

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Their Products VividKompiler, the world’s first native POSIT C, C++, and Fortran compiler, is included with all of the following products:  HPC Multicore 64 POSIT cores deliver unrivaled server-class performance in terms of efficiency and compactness.

It possesses the following features: ■ Designed for high-performance computing (HPC) applications that perform complicated calculations.

■ OpenFOAM and GROMACS are supported.

■ High-end mathematical functions are supported.

■ When compared to the Floating Point number system, it produces more accurate results.

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High Speed Fabless Semiconductor Technology  Automotive multicore

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■ OpenGL/OpenCL are supported.

32 POSIT cores in an automotive multicore that doesn’t  AI Multicore sacrifice performance Automotive applications are the best fit.

It possesses the following features: It possesses the following features: ■ All floating-point instructions are supported.

■ VividSparks POSIT compiler is supported.  World’s first POSIT GPGPU It possesses the following features: ■ Up to 512 cores can be configured in this premium GPU architecture.

■ 16 POSIT cores for AI and machine learning ■ Arithmetic units that are very low in weight and are ideally suited for AI applications ■ Matrix multiplications and additions are supported for Neural Networks.

■ Flexible architecture with processing element parameterization Supports OpenGL/OpenCL

 Website: http://www.vivid-sparks.com ■ POSIT setups may be parameterized in a flexible  Industry: Computer Hardware design.  Company size: 51-200 employees ■ POSIT operations per watt are higher.

■ Supports POSIT commands that are equivalent in  Headquarters: Hubli, Karnataka Floating Point.  Type: Privately Held ■ Supports CUDA-equivalent  Founded: 2015 programming paradigms, as well as TensorFlow, Python, and PyTorch.

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Prem Sakhuja Managing Director

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lue Cold is a company that provides refrigeration  Durable Design technology. Blue Cold's units have been deployed in several successful operating operations to Products and solutions are designed to withstand extreme environmental conditions and may be conserve perishables. Many premium clients have purchased at a low cost. benefited from Blue Cold's cooling systems, which have kept their products fresh.

Why choose Blue Cold?

Standard models are available from Blue Cold for speedier delivery. One should choose Blue Cold for the following reasons:  Cutting-edge technologies

Their Vision Their vision is to be the finest and most popular brand of refrigeration equipment in the Indian market.

Their Mission Their mission is to supply the Indian refrigeration and cold chain sector with world-class and cutting-edge refrigeration equipment at Indian rates.

They obtained significant expertise in producing world-class refrigeration products for medium, low, and ultra-low temperatures as a result of their Cold Rooms & Cold Storage Blue Cold Condensing constant efforts and adoption of cutting-edge Units technology.  Condensing Units with Air Cooling  Excellent quality The combination of well-coordinated components, powder-coated aluminum fins, and a sturdy model Blue Cold Refrigeration places a premium on design allows for a wide range of applications with a consistent excellent quality, and as a consequence, high capacity range. they have risen to the top of the cold room and cold storage market.

 Customized Solution Products can be manufactured to order to meet your exact specifications. Standard models are also available to assist speed up the production process.

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chamber cold warehousing facilities. These devices offer the benefits of conserving space, minimal maintenance costs, and lower energy usage.

■ 1.5 kW to 100 kW cooling capacity ■ 2 HP to 50 HP compressor capacity ■ Aluminum fins with copper tube ■ Brazed in a nitrogen-free environment

They have the following features:

■ Designed specifically for the Indian climate

■ Cooling capacity varies between 15 and 450 kW.

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ultra-low ■ Compressor mounts have been raised to make servicing inspections easier.

 Condensing Units with Water Cooling

■ Individual compressors have their own HP/LP switch.

■ Application at temperatures

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A wide range of applications with a high capacity ■ The header for suction gas range is made possible by optimally coordinated components, copper piped condensers and durable ■ Individual oil return valve and oil return filter ■ In the suction and discharge lines, there is a service model design. connection.

These units have the following features: ■ High-pressure oil return with warning and individual ■ Reciprocal and scroll compressors, one stage or twoelectronic oil management system stage ■ Welded C steel profile frame that has been machined ■ Anti-vibration mounts on the base frame ■ Copper pipework that has been CNC machined ■ 1.5 kW to 100 kW cooling capacity

 Website: https://www.bluecoldref.com/  Industry: Food Technology

■ 2 HP to 50 HP compressor capacity

 Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka

■ Resistant to the river and seawater shell and tube  Established: 2011 condenser ■ Brazed in a nitrogen-free environment

 Type: Private

■ Designed specifically for the Indian climate

 Managing Director: Prem Sakhuja

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Gorakh Jhunjhunwala Managing Director

What is Meraqi?

 Approach

Meraqi is a corporation that specializes in strategic real estate solutions. Property owners and investors can use their services to increase the value of their real estate assets. With the help of an expert team, they establish appropriate strategies, provide resources for execution, and track the implementation process throughout the lifecycle of the assignment. Their work ethos and investing philosophy are inspired by the word ‘Meraki,' which means to do something with ‘soul, creativity, and love.' They invest their hearts, minds, and love into finding the best investment for their clients. At MERAQI, the pursuit of excellence is a non-negotiable premise. This philosophy has been indoctrinated into their people, procedures, and practices.

They have a unique approach. In the Indian setting, the process was developed and stabilized over several years.  Solutioneering They have a focussed approach to difficulties that are specific to the client company and section  Knowledge-based To drive suggestions, you'll need strong research and trend tracking/analysis skills. They are technically sound and work with the same principle.

Their way of life is inextricably linked to sincerity and integrity. Long-term client connections are something Their Advisory Services they strive towards. Their unwavering desire and Real estate investment necessitates cherished asset is client trust. strategic and analytical decisionmaking to determine the maximum Gorakh Jhunjhunwala, Managing Director value propositions for any RE development projects in light of current He has 15 years of real estate investment and consulting market conditions. Their advisory expertise. His credentials include a B. Arch from RVCE services, which form the foundation of in Bangalore and an M. Tech from IIT Delhi. He has their consulting practice, give unique provided consultancy services to over 50 companies solutions to achieve prospective and has completed investment transactions totaling prospects through viable development over $100 million. He had worked at Vestian and UGL projects.

Equis before joining MERAQI. Their team assists owners and investors by assessing the physical and financial feasibility of a real estate investment Why choose Meraqi? and ensuring a successful outcome by determining the proper development  Expertise and people mix, disposal plans, performance They are a group that exemplifies the finest of global indicators, alternative concepts, and thinking and RE practices. techniques.

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Valuation, Due Diligence & Building Audit Services

 Transaction Services

Regulatory compliance necessitates the use of an independent third-party opinion to determine the fair market value of all types of real estate assets. Meraqi provides valuation, technical due diligence, financial due diligence, project monitoring, and building audit services to prospective buyers, sellers, and financial institutions to mitigate the risk associated with the development by providing valuation, technical due diligence, financial due diligence, project monitoring, and building audit services by international standards, assisting Owners and Investors in making well-informed decisions.

 Private Real Estate Investment Platform

 Capital Market & Land Advisory

 Website: http://www.meraqiadvisors.com  Industry: Real Estate  Company size: 11-50 employees  Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka  Type: Privately Held  Founded: 2017

Their Other Services include:

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Bengal Tiger: Current Status Description

eaters. People at risk can put a mask on the back of their heads, which has been used in the past to avoid Bengal Of all the big cat species, the tiger is the largest. Tigers Tiger attacks on humans. This gives the impression that are easily identified by their striped orange coat and long, the human is looking from behind. striped tail. An adult Bengal Tiger can reach a length of up to 3 meters, including the tail, and weigh more than 250 kg. Adult tigers have white spots of fur on the back Current Statistics of each ear to make it easier for their young to follow them in poor light. There are never two tigers with the According to the Guinness World Records website, the same stripes. Individual tigers can be distinguished by 2018-19 tiger survey was the most extensive to date in markings on their body, face, or tail, which can vary in terms of both resources and data collected. Camera traps number and thickness. The Bengal Tiger, like all tigers, is (outdoor photographic devices with motion sensors that a carnivore. Rather than chasing down prey, the Bengal start filming when an animal passes by) were set up in Tiger uses the "stalk and ambush" approach, which 26,838 locations over 141 distinct sites in India, covering involves silently stalking prey and then striking it from an area of 121,337 square kilometers (46,848 square behind. Tigers are solitary animals, except a mother and miles). The states of Madhya Pradesh (526), Karnataka her cubs. Tigers have the potential to turn into man- (524), and Uttarakhand (442), which together host about 40

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1492 tigers, have the highest number of tigers. The Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand has the most tigers (231), followed by the Karnataka reserves of Nagarhole and Bandipore, which have 127 and 126 tigers, respectively.

Dampa in Mizoram, Buxa in West Bengal, and Palamau in Jharkhand are the last large cats surviving. Only 2,967 tigers were predicted to live in India in 2018, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority.

New Research A study conducted on the skin of Indian carnivores

by Rajani et al. (2020) revealed that the skin of Bengal tigers has a Stratum Basale, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Granulosum, and Stratum Corneum. The presence of compound hair follicles was a distinguishing trait. A single big primary guard hair was ringed by compound follicles in Bengal tigers. In Bengal tigers, the number of surrounding compound follicles ranged from three to seven. One to two coarse primary hair follicles and multiple fine secondary hair follicles were found in each compound follicle.

Tiger samples from the Sundarbans were tested for mitochondrial and microsatellite markers and compared to mainland Bengal tiger populations in India (northern and peninsular). In comparison to other mainland tiger populations, Sundarbans tigers were found to be genetically unique and to have reduced genetic variation. The Sundarbans tiger was recently isolated from the mainland (600—2000 years ago), according to a demographic study. Until recently, historical and genetic evidence suggested that the Sundarbans tiger was genetically related to mainland tigers. Finally, genetic isolation from mainland tiger populations and adaption to the mangrove ecology may have altered the Sundarbans tiger's genetic architecture. As a result, the Sundarbans tiger needs specific conservation care to preserve its unique ability to adapt as well as its genetic uniqueness. The adaptive evolutionary conservation (AEC) criterion should be used to manage it as an evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) (Singh S. K., 2017).

investigated. It was discovered to be made up of urine and a little amount of fatty material, which could operate as a controlled-release carrier for the fluid's volatile contents.

In the marking fluid, 98 volatile chemicals and elemental sulfur were detected using gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. A total of 16 more volatiles have been tentatively discovered. Alkanols, alkanals, 2-alkanones, branched and unbranched alkanoic acids, dimethyl esters of dicarboxylic acids, and -lactones, and compounds containing nitrogen or sulfur made up the bulk of these substances. Pure (R)-3methyl-2-octanone, (R)-3-methyl-2-nonanone, and (R)3-methyl-2-decanone were found in many samples of the marking fluid, although these ketones were racemized in others. The saturated (R)—lactones and (S)—lactones (S)-(+)-(Z)-6-dodecen-4-olide (S)-(+)-(Z)-6-dodecen4-olide (S)-(+)-(Z)-6-dodecen-4-olide (S)-(+)-(Z)6-dodecen-4-olide (S)—lac 2-methylnonanoic acid, 2-methyldecanoic acid, 2-methylundecanoic acid, and 2-ethylhexanoic acid were racemates among the chiral carboxylic acids. The presence of ketones, fatty acids, and lactones in high concentrations in the headspace of the marking fluid shows that these chemicals are key pheromone ingredients (Burger et al., 2008).

For DNA extraction and subsequent genotyping of tiger species, non-invasive samples such as scat, hair, or scent are preferred. DNA was isolated from Bengal tiger scat samples and a fragment of the cytochrome b gene was sequenced after PCR using species-specific primers in a study conducted by Alam et al. (2021). Tiger DNA was effectively recovered from scat samples using tigerspecific primers, based on the size of the PCR result and the sequencing of the cytochrome b gene. As a result, the presence of tiger DNA may be detected using this method only based on the size of the PCR product in the gel.

Sources and references: https://www. worldlandtrust.org/species/mammals/bengaltiger/

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Polynomial.AI, Synthesizing Intuitive AI With A Conversational Edge

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