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Distribution Utility Meet (DUM 2020) – 4th Annual Conference of Power Distribution Utilities for Collaborative Growth

– DUM will be held this year on Digital Platform with Host Utilities – BSES Yamuna, BSES Rajdhani, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited and Tata Power Company Limited, Mumbai from 27 – 28 Nov 2020

NEW DELHI, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The 4th edition of ISGF’s Annual Conference and Exhibition – Distribution Utility Meet (DUM 2020) will be held from 27 – 28 November 2020 on a Digital Platform this year. DUM 2020 is supported by Ministry of Power (MoP), Govt of India (GoI). It will be hosted by BSES Yamuna, BSES Rajdhani, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited and Tata Power Company Limited, Mumbai. DUM 2020 will provide a unique platform for the DISCOM community to share each other’s experiences in dealing with COVID-19 challenges and efforts towards fast track automation and digitalization. As the world is struggling to cope with the new-normal and preparing for the next-normal, it is imperative that utilities do not make the same mistakes but learn from each other’s experiences and also bring global expertise and experiences to India. Experts from leading Utilities and experts from USA, Europe, Japan, Bangladesh and Srilanka will participate in DUM 2020 and share their experiences.

Our Hon’ble Minister Shri RK Singh, Minister for Power, MNRE and Skill Development is invited to inaugurate the event. Other eminent speakers invited during the inauguration of DUM 2020 will be SN Sahai, Secretary, Ministry of Power; Karen Klimowski, Indo Pacific Coordinator & Acting Deputy Director, USAID /India; Kapil Mohan, Principal  Secretary – Energy, Karnataka; Anshu Bhardwaj, CEO, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation; Akash Tripathi, Managing Director of MP Power Management Company and Secretary, Energy, Govt of MP & Chairman of MPKVVCL and Ganesh Srinivasan, CEO, TPDDL.

ISGF has been spearheading the movement towards digitalization of utilities in India. Although the actual implementation in many utilities may still be not be significant, there is already a unanimous voice for taking this journey to full digitalization. In the aftermath of COVID-19, digital platforms have become the coveted assets for utilities in their business continuity and resiliency. Government of India is about to launch a new program that is going to mandate smart meters for all the 250 million+ electricity customers in the country. Besides smart metering, utilities are expected to leverage digital platforms for many of their operations. All these new initiatives towards digitalization which in the business as usual scenario in the pre-COVID world would have taken well over a decade are now going to happen in the next 2-3 years on fast track. This is going to create data driven smart utilities which will open up new business opportunities for organizations providing tools and services to host and manage the enormous amounts of data utilities are expected to generate in the coming days.

The key themes of DUM 2020 are Digitalization in DISCOMs; Policies and Regulations for the Digital DISCOMs; DISCOM Privatization Plan; DISCOMs after COVID-19; and 250 million Smart Meters. DUM 2020 will also have a Plenary Session on New Revenue Opportunities for DISCOMs. United States Agency for International Development (USAID), New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) – JAPAN, The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Florence School of Regulation (FSR) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) have joined DUM 2020 as Knowledge Partners. DUM 2020 will have the Projects and Technology showcase by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Accenture, BSES Yamuna; BSES Rajdhani; Tata Power – DDL; and Tata Power Company Ltd, Mumbai; S&C; isMobile; Schnider and many other DISCOMs and Technology Companies.

Confirmed Speakers at DUM 2020 includes Raj Pratap Singh, Chairman, UPERC; Anand Kumar, Chairperson, Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC); MK Goel, Chairman, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC); Richard Schomberg, IEC Ambassador & Chairman, IEC Smart Energy Systems Committee; Mark McGranaghan, Vice President, Innovation EPRI; Roberto Zangrandi, Secretary-General, E.DSO; Jean Michel Glachant, Director, Florence School of Regulation; Karen Klimowski, Indo Pacific Coordinator & Acting Deputy Director, USAID /India; Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, Joint Secretary (Transmission, Information Technology and Discom Privatization), Ministry of Power, Govt of India ; Arun Kumar Mishra, Director, NPMU, NSGM; AK Verma, Former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power; Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, The Tata Power Company Limited; Amal Sinha, CEO, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited; Prem R Kumar, CEO, BSES Yamuna Power Limited; Bikash Dewan, Managing Director, Dhaka Power Distribution Company; Sanjay Banga, President, Tata Power; Apurva Chaturvedi, Senior Clean Energy Specialist, Indo Pacific Office, USAID/India; Anshu Bharadwaj, CEO, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation; Mahesh Patankar, Senior Advisor And Consultant Interim India Program Director, RAP India and Ajay Kaul, Head – States & Local Govt, Amazon Internet Services Pvt Ltd and Deepti Vikas Dutt, Head – Strategic Initiatives, Public Sector, Amazon Internet Services Pvt Ltd 

ISGF has been organizing Distribution Utility Meet (DUM) since 2017. The first edition of DUM in 2017 was hosted by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) in November 2017 in Bangalore and the second edition was hosted by Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power – DDL) and Tata Power Company Ltd (TPC) in Mumbai in Nov 2018. The Third Edition of DUM was organized in New Delhi and was co-hosted by BSES Rajadhani Power Ltd (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL), Tata Power Company Ltd, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. All the previous editions of DUM were huge success that attracted the attention and participation of majority of the distribution utilities in India. Leading utilities from USA, Canada, Japan and Europe also participated in DUM and shared their experiences in implementing Smart Grid Technologies.

Please register for participating in DUM 2020 at www.dumindia.in or contact Ronkini Shome for more details at ronkini.shome@indiasmartgrid.org.

About India Smart Grid Forum

ISGF is a public private partnership initiative of Govt. of India with the mandate of accelerating smart grid deployments across the country. With 170+ members comprising of ministries, utilities, technology providers, academia and research, ISGF has evolved as a Think-Tank of global repute on Smart Energy and Smart Cities. Mandate of ISGF is to advise government on policies and programs for promotion of Smart Grids in India, work with national and international agencies in standards development and to help utilities, regulators and the Industry in technology selection, training and capacity building.

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SPJIMR holds Annual Convocation 2025 with HUL’s Nitin Paranjpe as Chief Guest

802 graduates embark on a journey to lead with integrity, passion, and a growth mindset

MUMBAI, India, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, one of India’s leading business schools, hosted its Annual Convocation 2025 at its Mumbai campus on Saturday, 17 May. The event celebrated the achievements of over 800 graduating participants from across the Institute’s full-time and modular postgraduate programmes, including two (2) Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) scholars.

The Convocation was graced by Mr. Nitin Paranjpe, Non-Executive Chairman of Hindustan Unilever, as Chief Guest. Also, present were Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chair of SPJIMR’s Governing Council; Dr. Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR; faculty and staff; and family members of the graduating participants.

Delivering the Convocation Address, Mr. Nitin Paranjpe drew upon his decades of global business experience to urge the graduating cohort to lead with purpose, resilience, and a commitment to continuous growth. Speaking of India’s bold aspiration to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047, he highlighted the need for a new kind of leadership—one that is ethical, compassionate, and driven by the common good.

Mr. Paranjpe shared three powerful life lessons drawn from his personal and professional journey: “There’s no such thing as a good job or a bad one — it’s the mindset you bring that shapes your experience. The real joy, and the foundation for excellence, lies in loving what you do. Don’t chase being the best in the world — strive to be the best version of yourself. Continuous self-improvement is your right, your responsibility, and your greatest opportunity. Purpose is that inner force that fuels your energy and passion. When you find what truly drives you, hold on to it — it’s the most precious gift you’ll ever have.”

In his address, Dean Dr. Varun Nagaraj shared a candid reflection on the challenges graduates face in an uncertain world—geopolitical tensions and the dual promise and peril of AI. He urged them to enter this complex landscape with confidence, guided by SPJIMR’s mission of value-based growth and wise innovation.

He reaffirmed SPJIMR’s commitment to nurturing leaders who combine knowledge with empathy and impact with purpose: “Tomorrow you will be a different and better person than today. Embrace a growth mindset—remember, you are a work in progress, not a finished product. The world offers no ready-made answers; solutions come only through hard work and wise innovation.”

Sixteen (16) top achievers across programmes were presented with Scholastic Medals by Chief Guest Mr. Nitin Paranjape, and 50 recipients from the Dean’s Honour List received their commendation certificates from the Dean. 

Diplomas were conferred across the Institute’s full-time and modular programmes, including the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), PGDM (Business Management), Post Graduate Executive Management Programme (PGEMP), Post Graduate Programme in Development Management (PGPDM), Post Graduate Programme in General Management (PGPGM), and Post Graduate Programme in Marketing & Business Management (PGPMBM).

The Convocation ceremony concluded with the traditional hat throw, celebrating the graduates’ journey and the beginning of their next chapter as responsible, value-based leaders.

About SPJIMR

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is a leading postgraduate management institute, recognised by the Financial Times MiM Global Rankings as India’s #1 business school, by Business Today as one of the country’s top five business schools, and by the Positive Impact Rating as one of the top five business schools worldwide for societal impact. Known for its innovative and socially conscious approach to management education, research, and community engagement, SPJIMR aims to influence managerial practice and promote the value-based growth of its students, alumni, organisations and their leaders, and society. SPJIMR holds the international ‘triple crown’ of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.

Visit SPJIMR.org for more information.

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12BET Brings the Aviator Craze to Players with Spribe’s Trending Games

MUMBAI, India, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 12BET, a trusted name in global iGaming since 2007, is excited to announce the addition of Spribe’s hit Crash games to its growing lineup. This new partnership introduces one of today’s fastest-growing and most engaging game formats to 12BET players, blending simple mechanics with high-stakes decision-making for a pulse-pounding experience.

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Crash Games: A New Player Favorite Now on 12BET

Spribe is widely known for pushing boundaries in casual, skill-based gaming. Its flagship title, Aviator, has quickly become one of the most buzzed-about Crash games worldwide. The format gives players full control as they decide when to cash out while multipliers climb—creating a unique mix of strategy, timing, and excitement.

By launching Spribe’s game suite, 12BET continues to expand its offerings to match the evolving interests of modern players. To mark the launch, the platform is rolling out an exclusive Daily Mission Challenge where everyone can win Rupees 488 everyday. However, one needs to have an account and be registered user to avail this exclusive offer.

Licensing Matters: Keeping the Fun Safe and Secure

With Crash-style games surging in popularity, a number of unofficial sites have begun to appear, offering deals that seem too good to be true. Even manipulating the outcomes of the crash games. 12BET encourages players to stay cautious and choose licensed platforms for the best experience.

As a fully regulated operator, 12BET works only with certified providers like Spribe. All games on the platform are thoroughly tested and certified by the regulatory body before they are integrated. Choosing a licensed platform means players can enjoy the action with peace of mind, knowing their data and winnings are protected.

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Backed by nearly two decades of industry experience, 12BET remains focused on delivering innovative, secure, and player-first entertainment. The addition of Spribe’s Crash games is just the latest move in the brand’s mission to bring cutting-edge content to players worldwide in a safe and reliable environment.

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12BET, founded in 2007, is a pioneering igaming company with over a decade of experience delivering multilingual services across Europe and Asia. Recognized globally and ranked 17th by eGaming Review Magazine’s Annual Power 50, 12BET has become a major force in Asia’s igaming market. Built on the core values of sincerity, fairness, and kindness, 12BET provides a secure, reliable, and exceptional entertainment experience for users around the world.

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Herbalife India Releases Second Episode of Podcast Series – Live Your Best Life, Unscripted

‘Nutrition Simplified: Protein, Supplements, and Smarter Choices’ with Dr. Parag Singhal and Dr. Ratnesh Lal

BENGALURU, India, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the impactful debut episode, Herbalife India, a premier health and wellness company, community, and platform, has released the second episode of its engaging podcast series — Live Your Best Life, Unscripted.

Titled ‘Nutrition Simplified: Protein, Supplements, and Smarter Choices,’ this episode brings together two distinguished voices from the health and wellness space:

  • Dr. Parag Singhal, a UK-based consultant physician and endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, obesity, and hormone-related disorders, and
  • Dr. Ratnesh Lal, a medical expert with Herbalife India and a leading advocate for science-backed supplementation.

In a conversation led by Mr. Ajay Khanna, Managing Director of Herbalife India, the episode explores foundational topics such as macronutrients, micronutrients, protein intake, and the science behind supplements. It aims to demystify nutrition, offer practical guidance, and help individuals make smarter, more personalized dietary choices.

Commenting on the episode, Mr. Ajay Khanna, Managing Director of Herbalife India said, “Live Your Best Life, Unscripted is our way of cutting through the noise and bringing clarity to the wellness conversation. This episode helps listeners decode their nutritional needs and highlights how simple, informed changes can drive lasting impact.”

From understanding protein requirements by age and lifestyle, to identifying safe and effective supplementation strategies, the episode offers tangible insights and a strong call for moderation, balance, and awareness.

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The journey continues — ‘Live Your Best Life, Unscripted‘ will keep spotlighting voices that inspire smarter choices, healthier living, and empowered communities.

Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed food products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life.

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