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Mint
06-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
Gujarat Kidney, EPack Prefab and Anand Rathi gets Sebi nod for IPO
India's capital markets regulator, Sebi, has given the nod to Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality, EPack Prefab Technologies, and Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, clearing the way for these companies across diverse sectors to raise funds through public offerings. Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Limited had filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO, with a face value of ₹ 2, is a fresh issue of shares up to 2.2 crore equity shares. Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality is led by Promoter and Managing Director Dr. Pragnesh Yashwantsingh Bharpoda, an established name in the field of urology. The hospital categorizes its healthcare services as secondary services (that is, surgical services) and tertiary services (that is, super specialty surgical services). As of March 20, 2025, on a consolidated basis, it operates six multispecialty hospitals and three pharmacies operating within its hospitals. Noida-based EPack Prefab Technologies has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The offering, with a face value of ₹ 2, consists of fresh issues of shares up to ₹ 300 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 10 million equity shares by the Promoter Group and Selling Shareholders. Incorporated in 1999, EPack Prefab Technologies has a legacy spanning over 25 years and operates across two distinct business verticals: Pre-Fab Business and EPS Packaging Business. The company sells its products under the brand names 'EPACK PREFAB' for its prefab business and 'EPACK PACKAGING' for its EPS packaging business. It has received a Certificate of Excellence from the Golden Book of World Records for achieving the 'fastest erection of a pre-engineered factory building' at Mambattu, Andhra Pradesh. Anand Rathi Group's brokerage arm, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, has refiled its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its ₹ 745 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). Previously, the company had filed its DRHP in the month of December 2024. The IPO with a face value of ₹ 5 is entirely a fresh issue of shares up to ₹ 745 crore. Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited provides a wide range of financial services, including broking, margin trading, and distribution of financial products, under the brand name 'Anand Rathi.' Catering to a diverse clientele, the company serves retail investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs, and institutional clients. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
The Herald Scotland
03-08-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Tributes to leading figure in Glasgow's Hares and Hounds club
Died: July 2, 2025 Dr Des Gilmore, who has died aged 83, was a remarkable figure whose life blended academic excellence with a steadfast dedication to student life and community. From his early beginnings in New Zealand to his long career at Glasgow University, he left a legacy as a scientist, teacher, mentor and volunteer. His contributions spanned research, teaching, athletics and mentorship, always delivered with warmth and enthusiasm. Born and educated in New Zealand, he was modest about his considerable academic achievements. After graduating with a degree in zoology from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, he won a government scholarship to undertake a PhD at the same university. His lifelong interest in reproductive physiology stemmed from this postgraduate research. He was awarded a post-doctoral fellowship at the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1968 where he worked on the control of ovulation by antifertility compounds. After two years, he was awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship to move to the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Here he worked in the laboratory of Dr MC Chang, whose work with Gregory Pincus in the 1950s famously led to the development of the oral contraceptive. In 1972 Des returned to the UK to take up a lectureship in physiology at Glasgow University where he became interested in how the hypothalamic control of pituitary function becomes established in the human foetus and the possible role of central neurotransmitters in this process. He continued with his research while taking on teaching roles delivering lectures, running courses and supervising final year BSc projects of science students and Student Selected Components of Medical Students. These student projects often led to publications in peer-reviewed journals; for example one honours project led to the publication of a short Letter to Nature indicating that male distance runners were likely to father slightly more daughters than sons! Through a chance meeting at an international conference in Berlin in 1980, Des was invited to the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco in Recife to examine neurotransmitter levels in the opossum Didelphis. While this work was unproductive, a close friendship formed at the time with Professor Carlos Peres da Costa led to a return to Recife in 1989 to collaborate in research on endocrine function in the three-toed sloth. Des retired in 2006, but continued with some teaching to the School of Life Sciences Honours students in anatomy, physiology and neuroscience at Glasgow. However, his main teaching commitment since was as a facilitator in the problem-based learning classes with first- and second-year medical students, as well as running exercise-related special study modules for second, third- and fourth-year medical students. This culminated in the award of a Certificate of Excellence by Glasgow University medical students, class of 2017. Read more Tributes to Dundonian who became eminent director of the stars | The Herald 'First-class' producer at BBC Scotland and promoter of Gaelic dies | The Herald 'He never gave up': tributes to patriarch of Scottish undertakers | The Herald Upon Des's move to Glasgow in 1972, he became involved in sport at the university, specifically the Hares and Hounds running club. He served as secretary of the club and would then go on to be appointed president in 1988, a position he held until his death 37 years later. At the same time, Des was appointed by the University of Glasgow Court to sit on the Council of the Glasgow University Athletic Club, which later became Glasgow University Sports Association (the student representative sport association at the university). He held this position until 2020, and then became honorary vice president, a position which he also held until his death this month. Des was a well-known and respected Scottish Athletics Association official, and spent much of his time volunteering at events, primarily as a timekeeper. Among many other roles he was an ambassador at the events held in Glasgow during the 2012 Olympics and a volunteer at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He was also the member of the [[University of Glasgow]] staff who, along with two students, was selected to be a Queen's Baton Bearer during the lead-up to the Games in 2014. Des Gilmore (Image: Contributed) What set Des apart from all others though was his commitment to volunteering, specifically within GUSA and Hares and Hounds. Rain, hail, sleet or snow, Des would be present at Hares and Hounds training sessions and races to assist with timekeeping, and was a much-loved and friendly face to students, staff and alumni. Additionally, Des remained on the GUSA Council until his death and would be at every meeting without fail. He also enjoyed attending the annual GUSA Ball and 1881 alumni dinner, the latter being a particular favourite where he was able to reconnect with former students and hear everything that they had been up to; he always had a wonderful recall of everyone he had met and showed a huge interest in whoever he spoke about. Both GUSA and the Hares and Hounds have been incredibly sad to hear of the death of their most fervent advocate and supporter. Des was a lovely man, who always greeted whoever he met with a beaming smile and bounds of enthusiasm. Although he was happy to find he had spent all his life in Glasgow, he kept up very close relations with his family and many friends in New Zealand, visiting them during the southern summer or winter months most years. He also delighted in finding his close relatives in Ireland, becoming devoted throughout his life to all things Irish. Des died following a short illness and was buried at his family plot in Kilkenny. A memorial service at the university will be planned in the coming months. At The Herald, we carry obituaries of notable people from the worlds of business, politics, arts and sport but sometimes we miss people who have led extraordinary lives. That's where you come in. If you know someone who deserves an obituary, please consider telling us about their lives. Contact
Leaders
09-07-2025
- Science
- Leaders
ICAIRE Honored for Outstanding Contribution to AI Olympiad
The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), a UNESCO Category II Center based in Riyadh, has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for its exceptional role in the inaugural International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO), held in September 2024. The award was presented at the closing ceremony of the Global AI Summit in Geneva, highlighting a significant milestone in ICAIRE's mission to promote ethical and inclusive AI worldwide. This recognition reflects ICAIRE's growing influence in the global AI community. Co-organized by ICAIRE and the International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) in Slovenia, the IAIO brought together 90 young AI innovators from 25 countries to compete in advanced fields such as machine learning, robotics, and computer vision. The event not only celebrated technical excellence but also underscored the importance of ethical responsibility—core values at the heart of ICAIRE's vision for responsible AI development. Related Topics : Paris AI Action Summit: SDAIA Highlights Saudi Arabia as Comprehensive Governance Model SDAIA Winter School Boosts AI Sector with International Researchers NEOM Ignites AI Revolution with $5 Billion Oxagon Data Center Saudi Arabia Hosts Catwalk 2025 in Al-Jouf, Hail Short link : Post Views: 17 Related Stories
United News of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Telangana Police's VeriFast' app tops in Passport Verification Efficiency
Hyderabad, June 23 (UNI) The Telangana State Police has emerged as the top performer among all state police forces in India in the domain of passport verification, thanks to Telangana's 'VeriFast application'. Telangana Director General of Intelligence B Shivadhar Reddy will be receiving the Certificate of Excellence from the Minister of External Affairs at New Delhi on Tuesday, June 24, which is observed every year as Passport Seva Divas, a release said here on Monday. This innovative digital solution has dramatically streamlined the passport verification process, ensuring speed, accuracy, transparency, and citizen-centric service delivery. As per the latest national statistics, Telangana Police has once again achieved the fastest average turnaround time (TAT) in passport verification, consistently completing verifications well within the mandated time, and often in less than three working days—a benchmark that sets Telangana apart from most other states. Key Success Metrics includes daily average of 2,000+ passport verifications processed across the state with real-time monitoring, with annual volumes exceeding eight lakhs; detection and prevention of fraudulent passport applications through integration with Intelligence systems and data analytics besides significant cost savings for Telangana Police as VeriFast operates on existing devices without requiring expensive hardware replacement. The VeriFast application is a testament to Telangana Police's commitment to harnessing technology for efficient governance and citizen service. It reflects the state's larger digital transformation agenda and showcases how police modernization can directly improve service delivery and national security outcomes. Telangana Police is proud to set the gold standard in passport verification and looks forward to continuous innovation in this space, a release said. UNI KNR RN
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- The Hindu
Telangana's VeriFast app sets national benchmark in passport verification
The Telangana Police have secured the top rank in passport verification efficiency across all Indian States, owing to their digital platform VeriFast. This recognition comes ahead of Passport Seva Divas on June 24, when Director General of Intelligence B. Shivadhar Reddy will receive the Certificate of Excellence in New Delhi from the Minister of External Affairs. The VeriFast application was developed to streamline passport verification and has placed Telangana at the forefront of technological innovation in public service. The State consistently records the fastest average turnaround time (TAT) for verifications, often completing the process in under three working days, ahead of national requirements. According to national data, Telangana processes more than 2,000 passport verifications daily, with annual figures exceeding eight lakh. The system records over 95% satisfaction among applicants, thanks to its transparency, reliability, and real-time SMS updates. Most police stations report zero backlog due to dynamic reassignment and balanced workload distribution. VeriFast integrates with the State's intelligence databases to detect and prevent fraudulent applications. It follows a tiered workflow involving Field Verification Officers, Inspectors or Assistant Commissioners of Police, and Passport Verification Cells, ensuring accuracy and accountability. The platform works across Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. Future upgrades will allow applicants to schedule verification slots, making the process more convenient. Its data analytics feature helps the police monitor verification trends, identify suspicious activity, and aid in crime analysis, including detecting illegal emigration rackets.
