Shanghai, China, May 29, 2024 –As China accelerates its high-standard opening-up and launches a large-scale gear renewal plan throughout the nation starting in 2024, entrance to its vibrant financial system has by no means been extra profitable. To present the worldwide neighborhood a launchpad into intensely wealthy prospects, the main occasion organizer RX Greater China (RXGC) is launching the “Hello China Hello World” 2024 international marketing campaign centered on “Together Unlock Global Opportunities.”
RXGC hosts dozens of commerce reveals in China. This pivotal marketing campaign underscores RXGC’s dedication to fostering a complete ecosystem for driving worldwide trade, cooperation, and general financial improvement throughout seven main business clusters together with automotive manufacturing, digital manufacturing, materials manufacturing, medical and healthcare, printing and packaging, items and retail, meals and beverage.
The “Hello China Hello World 2024” marketing campaign soars past its first iteration in 2023, whereby RXGC leveraged its international community and business affect to help worldwide exhibitors and patrons in returning to the Chinese market final yr, attracting about 2,000 worldwide exhibitors, 50 nationwide pavilions, and greater than 30,000 worldwide guests from over 100 nations to its present ground in China. The occasion facilitated the rebuilding of essential enterprise connections between Chinese and worldwide enterprises, in addition to the reshaping of the worldwide provide chain.
The marketing campaign’s threefold focus in 2024 emphasizes Insights, Partnerships, and Opportunities. It shares updates on China’s compelling funding prospects, fostering an setting ripe for partnerships. The marketing campaign encapsulates imaginative and prescient, ambition, and the promise of sustainable development, which might be achieved by collaborative endeavors like boards, seminars, nationwide pavilions, nation days, matchmaking periods for abroad customer teams, and extra. With China’s unequalled financial development potential, it should assist corporations capitalize on expansive commerce and export prospects.
By the top of April 2024, RXGC has efficiently held a great variety of flagship occasions throughout the nation, together with World Expo of Packaging Industry (WEPACK), China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), NEPCON China, and Shenzhen International Gifts and Home Products Fair, receiving enthusiastic applause from worldwide exhibitors and guests.
At the 89th CMEF, Mr. Zhao Yao, Managing Director of Omron Healthcare (China) Co., Ltd., stated: ” CMEF is a wonderful platform to seize the event tendencies of China’s medical and healthcare business and promote trade and cooperation with enterprise companions in medical business.”
Mr. Muhammad Waqas Musani, CEO of Legend Pack Private Limited from Pakistan, shared his unforgettable expertise at WEPACK 2024: “WEPACK was superb and the crew did a incredible job. I noticed varied cutting-edge applied sciences and modern achievements within the packaging business. The occasion supplied me helpful insights into the newest tendencies, developments, and finest practices in packaging business. The crew additionally facilitated connections and partnerships amongst exhibitors and attendees to drive business progress.”
As worldwide presence intensifies, RXGC is taking its famend occasions to the worldwide stage. Its first-ever outbound items & dwelling occasion – RX Huabo Asia Gift Fair, launches in Jakarta, Indonesia, in September 2024. The much-awaited WEPACK ASEAN – Southeast Asia’s Expo of Packaging Industry, returns in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November.
RXGC goals to deepen its influence throughout sectors, boosting the globalization of industries and contributing to the prosperity and sustainable improvement of each Chinese and international economies.
New Delhi. Rating company S&P has as soon as once more upgraded the rating of Indian financial system growth . This time the rating agency has changed it from steady to optimistic. According to S&P, India’s robust financial system growth has had a optimistic response on credit score metrics.
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India’s fiscal deficit has widened, however efforts are on to cut back it. We anticipate India’s fundamentals to help growth momentum in 2-3 years.
The rating company stated that if the fiscal deficit is decreased then it may possibly improve India’s rating. The Government of India expects the fiscal deficit to come down to 5.1 % of GDP in the monetary yr 2025 , which was 5.8 % in the monetary yr 2024. At the identical time, the authorities’s goal is to carry the deficit to 4.5 % by the monetary yr 2025-26.
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S&P stated it may improve India’s sovereign rating in the subsequent two years if India pursues cautious fiscal and financial insurance policies that cut back the authorities’s excessive debt and curiosity burden whereas enhancing financial flexibility. S&P revised the outlook on India to optimistic from steady.
S&P is a US based mostly company. According to S&P, if India’s fiscal deficit reduces considerably, that’s, if the GDP falls under 7 %, then it may possibly enhance the rating.
S&P should improve the rating if there are sustained and substantial enhancements in financial coverage by the RBI.
The world’s three main international rating businesses – S&P, Fitch and Moody’s – have given India the lowest funding grade rating. However, Fitch and Moody’s outlook on their rankings remains to be steady. Ratings are seen by buyers as a barometer of a rustic’s creditworthiness and have an effect on the price of borrowing.
India is about for a major leap in local manufacturing of shows which presents a golden alternative for international corporations looking for to diversify their display provide chains past sure geographies, business leaders mentioned on Tuesday.
The Indian market’s demand potential for shows is prone to rise to $60 billion by 2025.
The home display manufacturing business is projected to develop at a booming 29.5 per cent CAGR because of the anticipated surge in the local manufacturing of cellphones, TVs and IT {hardware} merchandise.
“We have a wonderful 50 per cent capex assist on pari-passu (equal footing) foundation as provided by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), additional supplemented by the state governments, however we’ve got not been capable of break floor past display meeting,” mentioned Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).
Display has a serious 15-20 per cent place in the Bill of Material (BoM) which is near the opposite logic, reminiscence and different semiconductors.
“It’s a matter of nice concern,” mentioned Mohindroo.
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Despite being the world’s third-largest shopper of display merchandise (accounting for 7 per cent of world income), the nation at present has insignificant home manufacturing.
“This presents a novel alternative for worldwide corporations looking for to diversify their display provide chains past sure geographies, thereby complementing the home demand and likewise export from India,” the business leaders talked about.
For a strong display manufacturing ecosystem in the nation, the AMOLED Research Center (ARC) has been arrange at IIT-Madras that goals to develop next-generation AMOLED shows for smartphones, tablets, watches and wearables.
The nationwide Centre of Excellence is funded by MeitY, DRDO and Tata Sons.
At the ‘SID Display Week’ in the US final week, S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, addressed the discussion board nearly and highlighted fiscal assist of fifty per cent capex assist on pari-passu foundation by the federal government to arrange display fabs in the nation.
Harit Doshi, Secretary, Society of Information Display (SID) and CEO of Omniply Technologies, spoke a couple of conducive coverage framework in India for worldwide traders in the area of display manufacturing ecosystem.
“These focused efforts goal to domesticate tangible funding opportunities and propel India to the forefront of display know-how improvement,” mentioned Mohindroo.
Under his steering, AET goals to push the boundaries of technological development, broaden its market presence, optimize after-sales help companies, and forge strategic partnerships that drive sustainable progress in India
twenty seventh May 2024: AET Displays, a famend business skilled in positive pitch LED shows,has entrusted Mr. SuPiow Ko, Vice President of AET Global, with an further cost as the CEO for India. With over three a long time of expertise in LED know-how, Mr. Ko brings a wealth of experience to his new place.
Under his steering, AET goals to push the boundaries of technological development, broaden its market presence, optimize after-sales help companies, and forge strategic partnerships that drive sustainable progress in India. Having formally entered the Indian market on October 26, 2023, AET expeditiously solidified its foothold, providing over 50 merchandise and boasting greater than 2000 installations nationwide. In addition, AET strategically operates one meeting plant, three places of work, three buyer expertise facilities, and 5 service facilities all through the nation, making certain in depth protection and help for its clientele.
Mr. SuPiow Ko, Vice President AET Global, expressed his enthusiasm about his new position, stating, “I’m honored to tackle the duty of CEO, India, at AET. India presents immense alternatives for progress and innovation in the LED show business, and I’m excited to information AET in reaching excellence and surpassing buyer expectations on this dynamic market. My imaginative and prescient extends past establishing AET as a pacesetter in the LED sector in India; I’m additionally devoted to bolstering the nation’s financial system by way of our dedication to native manufacturing.”
Mr. Ko’s journey in the LED know-how sector started over 30 years in the past, rapidly ascending by way of the ranks on account of his excellent management expertise and technical proficiency. His 7-year tenure at Siemens as a Senior Production Operation Manager supplied him with invaluable expertise in managing large-scale manufacturing operations and optimizing effectivity.
Mr. Prashant Srivastava, Head of International Marketing, praised Mr. SuPiow Ko’s appointment, affirming, “Mr. SuPiow Ko’s demonstrated management and complete understanding of market dynamics make him a invaluable asset to AET’s technique in India. His forward-thinking method will allow us to promptly adapt to market fluctuations and capitalize on rising traits, making certain enduring success in India’s aggressive LED area. With his years of information and expertise, I’m assured that AET India will profit from his capability to domesticate a collaborative and respectful tradition, fostering innovation and productiveness amongst the group.”
Baby at a well being clinic in Androy, Madagascar Photo Courtesy: UN News/Daniel Dickinson
Data crunched by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency reversed greater than a decade of beneficial properties in life expectancy, reinforcing the necessity for international locations to agree on a global pandemic treaty to guard future generations.
According to the UN company, between 2019 and 2021 – the early years of the global well being emergency – life expectancy world wide dropped by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, which is the 2012 level.
Responding to the findings, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the fragility of global well being advances when confronted with unprecedented emergencies just like the pandemic, which brought on greater than seven million confirmed deaths.
“In simply two years, the COVID-19 pandemic erased a decade of beneficial properties in life expectancy,” Tedros stated. “That’s why the brand new Pandemic Agreement is so essential: not solely to strengthen global well being safety, however to guard long-term investments in well being and promote fairness inside and between international locations.”
Regional variations
Regionally, the Americas and South-East Asia felt the largest affect of the coronavirus, with life expectancy dropping by round three years.
In distinction, Western Pacific international locations had been minimally affected in the course of the first two years of the pandemic, with solely small losses in life expectancy and wholesome life expectancy.
The WHO’s World Health Statistics 2024 report confirmed that COVID-19 was the third highest trigger of loss of life globally in 2020 and the second highest a yr later.
The coronavirus was additionally the main trigger of mortality in the Americas for 2020 and 2021.
Noncommunicable illnesses
Before the pandemic, noncommunicable illnesses remained the highest killer, the UN well being company stated, accounting for 74 p.c of all deaths in 2019.
During the pandemic, persistent circumstances equivalent to coronary heart illness and stroke, most cancers and dementia had been behind 78 p.c of non-COVID deaths.
Malnutrition in youngsters ‘placing’
Other main causes of lives being reduce brief are malnutrition, undernutrition, chubby and weight problems. In 2022, over one billion folks aged 5 years and older lived with weight problems, whereas greater than half a billion had been underweight.
“Malnutrition in youngsters was additionally placing,” the WHO report stated, “with 148 million youngsters underneath 5 years previous affected by stunting – too brief for age – 45 million affected by losing – too skinny for peak – and 37 million chubby”.
Healthcare inequity
The WHO’s World Health Statistics report additionally highlighted the challenges confronted by folks with disabilities, refugees and migrants.
In 2021, about 1.3 billion folks, or 16 p.c of the global inhabitants, had a incapacity. “This group is disproportionately affected by well being inequities ensuing from avoidable, unjust and unfair circumstances,” the UN well being company insisted.
Similar medical assist entry issues exist for refugees and migrants, the WHO famous, after discovering that solely half of the handfuls of international locations surveyed between 2018 and 2021 supplied publicly funded healthcare to them on the identical level as different residents. “This highlights the pressing want for well being techniques to adapt and deal with the persisting inequities and altering demographic wants of global populations,” WHO stated.
Despite the a number of setbacks to public well being attributable to COVID-19, the UN well being company insisted that progress has been made in direction of attaining higher well being for all, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These embrace the truth that since 2018, a further 1.5 billion folks achieved higher well being and wellbeing globally, and 585 million extra folks as we speak have entry to common well being protection.
Pandemic treaty talks
In a bid to go off a future pandemic, the WHO is main extremely advanced discussions with UN Member States to draft and negotiate a conference to agree on the collective steps that will probably be wanted from governments world wide.
The purpose is to current the end result of these negotiations on the subsequent World Health Assembly assembly in Geneva subsequent week, the place the WHO’s 194 Member States are scheduled to undertake the worldwide accord.
Participation in the settlement by international locations could be voluntary – opposite to on-line disinformation campaigns falsely alleging that the accord would imply surrendering sovereignty – and in the pursuits of the residents of these international locations and others, providing simpler pandemic preparedness and response.
According to WHO, negotiations on a future settlement revolve round the necessity to guarantee equitable entry to the instruments wanted to stop pandemics – vaccines, protecting tools, info and experience – and common entry to healthcare for everybody.
Indian fairness benchmarks have been buying and selling flats on Friday, following negative global cues and local sentiments hinting at uncertainty after June 4 counting of votes within the nation.
At 10.00 a.m., Sensex was at 75,318, down 99 factors and Nifty was at 22,933, down 34 factors. Midcap and smallcap shares are performing higher as in comparison with largecaps.
The Nifty midcap 100 is up 47 factors or 0.09 per cent, at 52,464 factors and the Nifty smallcap 100 is up 70 factors or 0.42 per cent, at 16,981 factors. The India volatility index, India VIX is up 1.64 per cent, at 21.73 factors.
Among the sector indices, PSU Bank, Metal, Media, Commodities, PSE, and Service sectors are main gainers. IT, Auto, FMCG, Pharma, Energy, and Infra are main laggards.
Fourteen out of 30 Sensex shares are buying and selling in pink. L&T, Bajaj Finserv, Wipro, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, and SBI are the highest gainers. M&M, Maruti Suzuki, TCS, Infosys, Sun Pharma, and JSW are the highest losers.
A decline is being seen in Asian markets. The markets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, Bangkok, and Hong Kong stay underneath stress. Only Jakarta markets are within the inexperienced. The US market closed with a decline in Thursday’s session.
Crude oil benchmark Brent crude is at $81 per barrel and WTI crude is at $76 per barrel.
Market specialists mentioned: “The 1196 level rally within the Sensex yesterday was triggered primarily by the sudden shift in FII commerce from sustained sellers to massive patrons leading to shopping for of Rs 4,671 crore. The large short-covering attributable to this sudden change in FII commerce contributed to the sharp rally.”
“What makes this rally wholesome is the truth that it’s being led by pretty valued largecaps with the overvalued broader market taking a backseat. The development of outperformance of largecaps is prone to proceed,” they added.
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant addresses on the inauguration of a National Workshop on “Water for All and Swachh Bharat”, in New Delhi on March 22, 2017.IANS
India is probably going to contribute 30 per cent of the global gross home product (GDP) between 2035-2040, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant mentioned right here on Saturday.
Speaking at a session on the second day of the ‘CII Annual Business Summit 2024’ in the nationwide capital, Kant mentioned that structural reforms in the nation have elevated the nation from the “fragile 5” to the “high 5”.
The large quantity of reforms throughout the spectrum has resulted in a progress fee of about 8.4 per cent over the past three quarters. “By 2027, we are going to overtake Germany and Japan. Analysts are proper in saying that 30 per cent of the global GDP progress will come from India between 2035-2040,” mentioned Kant throughout a session on ‘Future of Globalisation: Challenges for Indian Industry’.
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World Bank raises India’s GDP progress forecast
Kant additionally urged India Inc to work with states to speed up their growth, in order to construct 12- 13 “champion states” growing at 10-11 per cent every year.
India will develop into the third largest economy in the world by 2030, mentioned an S&P Global report not too long ago, including that the nation will be the fastest-growing main economy in the next three years.
The United Nations has additionally revised India’s progress forecast for 2024 by 70 foundation factors to 6.9 per cent, from 6.2 per cent estimated in January.
seventeenth May 2024,Mumbai, India: Luxury Maison Her Story is now seen in a new dimension. The model strikes into a world growth in Paris and America, whereas additionally launching new collections primarily based on common fashionable values, alongside with soon-to-be-launched excessive jewelry and collections for males. In this journey, the Maison actively engages in sustainability and environmental goals. For all these causes, it’s now referred to as ANEKA.
ANEKA, Kala Ghoda Flagship Boutique, Mumbai
Derived partly from the Sanskrit phrases anek (many) and ek (one), ANEKA is a confluence of the distinctive particular person in a fashionable, various world. The title symbolises values like power, grace, vibrancy, energy, concord and love throughout many languages and cultures – permitting the Maison to embrace a world id whereas staying true to its roots. ANEKA represents a need to create which means and a sense of belonging, for everybody. “It is not nearly ‘her’ story,” says ANEKA Chairman and Paris-based luxurious business veteran, Philippe Nobile. “ANEKA poses a very fashionable query – What is the place of a person inside the collective? Representing solely the collective doesn’t make sense, and placing the person far above the collective doesn’t resonate with our values both. So, for me, ANEKA is a tremendous philosophical title.”
ANEKA continues its presence in Mumbai on the metropolis’s premier artwork district, Kala Ghoda. It can also be now out there at Le Printemps Haussmann, Paris – one of many world’s main luxurious retail galleries, quickly adopted by an entry into America and one other one-of-a-kind flagship boutique in India.
CEO Ankit Mehta shares, “An vital a part of constructing one thing fashionable, world and inclusive is the power to adapt and evolve. The ANEKA group right this moment is a really world community of proficient folks that have come collectively for one common mission: to raise a new-age luxurious model – one which connects meaningfully with individuals and finds inspiration in heritage and tradition – and convey it to each a part of the world.”
Every ANEKA assortment takes 9 months to a 12 months to be created in-house on the Maison’s state-of-the-art atelier, which is totally vertically-integrated from materials sourcing and handcrafting to retail. Designs come to life with best-in-class diamonds in a number of distinctive cuts, alongside with essentially the most beautiful treasured gems that elevate the idea, all set in pure 18K recycled gold. The Maison embraces a ‘new luxurious’, the place which means transcends materials worth.
Brand Director Sitanshi Talati-Parikh says, “ANEKA’s raison d’etre is to create which means and optimistic influence, each by motion and as a supply of inspiration for others. In providing illustration for various voices and values, it fosters an understanding of various views. We’re passionate, as we’ve all the time been, about representing the attractive dialogue between the person and their fashionable values, in a modern world that’s dynamic, aware and inclusive.”
ANEKA recognises the various environmental and social impacts related with every materials it really works with. It adheres to worldwide requirements and believes in fair-trade and fair-wage practices whereas additionally supporting the artisan group, together with coaching and assist for girls artisans. Meanwhile, it is usually actively exploring the probabilities of harnessing the potential supplied by rising applied sciences in the direction of carbon neutrality and sustainability. ANEKA is engaged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 by means of an lively sustainability program.
The Maison might be headquartered in Geneva, with worldwide places of work and groups unfold throughout Paris, Mumbai, New York and Milan. ANEKA is backed by Walking Tree – a world powerhouse in gems and jewelry primarily based in Paris and Geneva, with a community throughout Europe, India and America.
TOKYO, Japan: The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) reaffirmed its dedication to addressing urgent productiveness challenges with the announcement of a number of strategic initiatives and partnerships. These endeavors leverage world experience and collaborative efforts in enhancing productiveness and driving sustainable progress throughout the Asia-Pacific area.
In a latest milestone collaboration, the APO joined forces with the distinguished Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) to inaugurate an intensive government management program tailor-made for National Productivity Organizations (NPOs). Held from 29 April to three May 2024 at INSEAD’s Europe campus in Fontainebleau, France, this program was attended by 12 government officers who lead respective NPOs beneath the steering of eight world thought leaders and practitioners. Notable figures included Alexandra Roulet, former adviser to France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and Phillipe Aghion, a founding father of the brand new progress principle, who addressed rising productiveness challenges and strategic methodologies for his or her decision, with a concentrate on prosperity via technological innovation.
APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata’s inaugural remarks on the program’s begin underscored the important want for the Asia-Pacific to sort out productiveness challenges with resilience and innovation. The management framework adopts a business-centric perspective to formulate initiatives for sustainable productiveness and inclusive progress. Participating NPO leaders will finalize their productiveness initiative proposals inside three months beneath the steering and facilitation of Professor Philip Parker of INSEAD.
A strategic assembly between APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra and Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held on 1 May in Paris. The dialogue was additionally attended by different OECD officers equivalent to Andreas Schaal, Director, Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate; Paul Schreyer, Director, Statistics and Data Directorate; and Thomas Schnöll, Deputy Chief of Staff centered on deeper collaboration on productiveness enhancement, sustainability, and innovation. This marked a major step in renewing cooperation between the APO and OECD, significantly in persevering with joint initiatives on productiveness measurement and statistics.
Building upon its membership within the OECD’s Global Forum on Productivity (GFP) since 2020, the APO solidified dedication with GFP administration on 2 May geared toward enhancing the capability of APO members in productiveness evaluation and coverage formulation. Both events reaffirmed dedication to using the GFP as a platform for coverage exchanges and analysis collaborations.
The collection of high-level engagements culminated in a productive dialogue between Secretary-General Dr. Indra and General Rapporteur of France’s National Council of Productivity Alain Durre, on 3 May. They explored avenues for collaboration, together with bolstering coverage consultancy initiatives and facilitating exchanges on productiveness analysis.
These strategic initiatives and partnerships underscore the APO’s dedication to equipping its members with the instruments and experience to deal with advanced productiveness challenges, driving sustainable improvement and prosperity throughout the Asia-Pacific area.
Apple refreshed its tablet line-up, with iPad Pro models powered by the new M4 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. True to some rumours, the new iPad Pro comes in two variants — a 13-inch model and a super-portable 11-inch model, with a breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display with OLED technology.
But beyond the hardware lies a realm of innovation driven by the diverse array of apps available for the iPad and other iDevices. Be it meditation, learning, or even just taking notes, there’s an app for everything. And every app has a story of how it came to be, and we embarked on a journey to discover those stories through a series of candid interactions with some of the Apple developers.
At Apple’s swanky new office in Bengaluru’s heart, IBTimes India was invited to meet some of the developers who demonstrated their apps and shared their journey as founders. From mental wellness to education and productivity, these developers are at the forefront of leveraging the power of the Apple ecosystem to drive global change.
Groodles
Groodles positions itself as a beacon of hope and healing, offering users a transformative journey through guided art-based exercises. Developed by Aditya Ganguly, a visionary with a background in psychology and a passion for leveraging technology for positive change, Groodles seeks to revolutionize the mental health landscape by providing a more engaging and effective alternative to traditional therapy apps.
Groodles founder Aditya GangulyApple handout
The genesis of Groodles stems from Aditya Ganguly’s upbringing in Delhi and his diverse professional experiences spanning reproductive wellness, AR, VR, and gaming. Driven by a desire to offer a holistic approach to mental well-being, Aditya recognized the need for an app that goes beyond meditation and journaling to harness the therapeutic power of art.
At the heart of Groodles lies its unique offering of guided art-based exercises, meticulously designed to provide users with a safe space for self-expression and introspection. Through a combination of text, audio instructions, and visual references, users are guided through therapeutic drawing activities aimed at unlocking their inner creativity and facilitating personal growth.
Groodles appApple handout
The app’s efficacy has been widely acclaimed, with accolades from industry experts and a surge in paid subscriptions attesting to its impact. Aditya showcased the app’s intuitive interface during our interactive session and emphasized its therapeutic benefits, underscoring the importance of accessibility and representation in its design.
Validation comes in the form of both qualitative feedback from users and quantitative metrics such as session duration and user retention, Aditya said, acknowledging the sensitive nature of the subject matter and highlighting the app’s collaboration with therapy experts to ensure its content’s efficacy and relevance.
SplashLearn
In the digital age, education has undergone a significant transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping how students learn and educators teach. One such platform that is making a difference in the digital education space is SplashLearn. Founded by four individuals who were classmates at IIT Kharagpur, SplashLearn began its journey with a focus on changing the way students engage with educational content.
SplashLearn co-founder Mayank JainApple handout
The catalyst for SplashLearn’s evolution was the advent of iPads in the US market around 2010. Recognizing the potential of this new form factor for learning, the founders pivoted from the Indian education sector to create StudyPad, laying the foundation for what would later become SplashLearn. Through extensive research with parents and teachers, the team identified key challenges in traditional education, including the difficulty of catering to students of different learning levels and the passive nature of learning in an increasingly screen-dominated world.
Armed with these insights, SplashLearn set out to make learning enjoyable and fearless. The platform offers adaptive learning experiences tailored to each child’s level, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged at their own pace. Both schools and parents have access to comprehensive dashboards and reports, allowing them to track students’ progress and performance in real-time.
SplashLearn appApple handout
Over the years, SplashLearn has expanded its offerings to include subjects beyond math, introduced subscription-based models, and secured funding rounds to fuel its growth. The platform now serves millions of learners across the globe, with one in three US schools using SplashLearn in their classrooms, one of the co-founders, Mayank Jain, revealed during our interaction.
In this journey of transformation, Apple has played a crucial role as a catalyst for innovation. The introduction of iPads provided SplashLearn with the canvas it needed to reimagine education, offering a seamless and immersive learning experience for students. As SplashLearn continues to push the boundaries of digital education, Apple’s ecosystem remains a key enabler, providing the tools and technologies necessary to empower the next generation of learners, Mayank added.
Meditate
Meditation apps have emerged as powerful tools for promoting mindfulness and inner peace. One such app making waves in the space is Meditate – Mindfulness app, which offers users a seamless and immersive meditation experience tailored to their needs.
The genesis of Meditate can be traced back to the founder, Mithil Jadhav’s personal journey, where a transformative experience inspired the creation of the app. Founded in 2014, the app was born out of a desire to provide users with a distraction-free meditation timer, specifically designed for the Apple Watch. Leveraging the power of technology, Mithil sought to enhance the meditation experience and promote consistency in practice.
Meditate app Mithil JadhavApple handout
The app’s early version employed interval alerts and a unique tracking system based on petals to encourage users to meditate regularly. Over time, the concept evolved to incorporate mandalas – intricate visual representations that blossom and grow more vibrant with each meditation session. This visual journey serves as a motivating force for users, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a consistent meditation practice.
Meditate integrates with Apple Health, allowing users to track their meditation progress and sync data across devices. The app’s interface features a variety of mandala options, which users unlock based on their meditation streaks. Additionally, Meditate offers features such as interval alerts, circular progress bars, and integration with Siri shortcuts, providing users with a seamless meditation experience.
Meditate appApple handout
Meditate also has plans to incorporate social elements into its platform, allowing users to share their meditation achievements with friends and personalize their experience further, Mithil revealed during our interaction. The core market for the app includes individuals seeking to improve their lives through consistent meditation practice, emphasizing the importance of tracking and regularity in reaping the benefits of mindfulness.
Noteshelf
Noteshelf is a useful note-taking app by Fluid Touch, spearheaded by Rama Krishna, who hails from the bustling city of Hyderabad, India. This app has made significant strides as a team of 35 members has worked to elevate its functionality and user experience.
At its core, Noteshelf offers a seamless note-taking experience, blending traditional pen and paper with modern technology. Its integration with the Apple Watch allows users to effortlessly jot down notes by recording voice memos on the go, ensuring that no idea goes unrecorded.
Noteshelf founder Rama KirshnaApple handout
With 10 million paid users and over 1 billion notebooks created, Noteshelf has emerged as a go-to platform for individuals seeking to organize their thoughts, ideas, and plans. Notably, the app has also made a substantial environmental impact, with users saving an impressive 2 million trees by opting for digital note-taking over traditional paper notebooks.
One of Noteshelf’s standout features is its Gen AI technology, powered by ChatGPT 3. When asked why not use ChatGPT 3.5 or even ChatGPT 4, Rama said it is not needed for the basic tasks involved in Noteshelf.
Noteshelf appApple handout
But this AI integration enhances the app’s functionality, providing users with intelligent suggestions, contextually relevant insights, and personalized recommendations tailored to their note-taking habits and preferences. During a live demo, Rama showed us how the app can translate text into different languages, summarise comprehensive documents and more.
Speaking about how the Apple ecosystem played a crucial role in his journey as a developer, Rama said: “Developing for the Apple ecosystem is a dream come true for any developer. Not only does Apple provide a rich set of developer tools that are a delight to use, but they also provide invaluable guidance that takes the app’s UI/UX to a whole new level. The Apple evangelism team has been with us every step of the way and has been vital in taking Noteshelf from a single person’s passion project to a beloved app used by millions of users worldwide.”
The next time you use any of these apps, you’ll know there’s a story of passion, innovation, and dedication. Whether it’s finding inner peace, enhancing your learning experience, or organizing your thoughts, remember that these apps are more than just tools—they’re the culmination of creativity and perseverance.
