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VIRTUOSO® TRAVEL TECH SUMMIT FOSTERS INNOVATION BY BRINGING TOGETHER BIG TECH, VENTURE CAPITALISTS AND START-UPS

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Friday, August 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtuoso® , the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, is hosting its second annual Travel Tech Summit during the 35th annual Virtuoso Travel Week on Saturday, August 12, 9am-2:30pm at ARIA Resort & Casino.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtuoso® , the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, is hosting its second annual Travel Tech Summit during the 35th annual Virtuoso Travel Week on Saturday, August 12, 9am-2:30pm at ARIA Resort & Casino.
  • Led by tech entrepreneur, investor and Virtuoso board member, Gilad Berenstein, the 2023 Travel Tech Summit will spotlight innovation in the travel industry with insight from established companies including Microsoft, Hopper and Deloitte, paired with a showcase of 20 startup businesses that are making waves in the travel tech space.
  • "Integrating the Travel Tech Summit as a recurring session at Virtuoso Travel Week supports our mission to constantly discover the newest solutions for our members and partners, allowing for efficiencies so that they can focus on what they do best – creating exceptional travel experiences for clients.
  • "The success of Virtuoso's inaugural Travel Tech Summit reaffirmed that while technology has been developed to serve the luxury traveler, there remains a void in tech solutions for those who actually sell luxury travel and service high-end clients," said Berenstein.

Traveling Exhibition Brings Hindu Cultural Awareness Across the US

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

The Darshana exhibition provided a bird's eye view for non-Hindus and Hindus alike about the Dharmic traditions and countless Indic philosophies developed over several millennia.

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  • The Darshana exhibition provided a bird's eye view for non-Hindus and Hindus alike about the Dharmic traditions and countless Indic philosophies developed over several millennia.
  • To illustrate the Darshana's impact:
    The exhibition stirred considerable excitement and appreciation at the annual gala of Indiana's Center for Interfaith Cooperation.
  • "Darshana exhibition was a proactive approach to bring awareness about the Hindu Civilization.
  • For more information about Hindu Darshana, please visit https://hindudarshana.com ,and to enquire about the exhibition, please use the form at https://hindudarshana.com/contact/ .

Dr. Rushil V. Patel named 2022 recipient of The Conquer Cancer – Anna Braglia Endowed Young Investigator Award (YIA) in Cancer Supportive Care

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Lugano, Switzerland, September 8, 2022 - Helsinn Group (Helsinn), a fully integrated, global biopharma company with a diversified pipeline of innovative oncology assets, in conjunction with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, announces today Dr. Rushil V. Patel as the 2022 recipient of the Conquer Cancer - Anna Braglia Endowed Young Investigator Award (YIA) in Cancer Supportive Care.

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  • Lugano, Switzerland, September 8, 2022 - Helsinn Group (Helsinn), a fully integrated, global biopharma company with a diversified pipeline of innovative oncology assets, in conjunction with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, announces today Dr. Rushil V. Patel as the 2022 recipient of the Conquer Cancer - Anna Braglia Endowed Young Investigator Award (YIA) in Cancer Supportive Care.
  • Helsinn established the Anna Braglia Endowed Young Investigator Award (YIA) through an endowment to Conquer Cancer.
  • The Conquer Cancer - Anna Braglia Endowed YIA in Cancer Supportive Care was established in 2016 to honor the life of Anna Braglia, the wife of Helsinn Group Founder and Chairman, Gabriele Braglia, and mother of Helsinn Group Executive Chairman, Riccardo Braglia, following her passing in 2015.
  • Dr. Rushil V. Patel, commented: Receiving the Young Investigator Award for a subject that is so close to my heart is a true honor.

Decarbon8 Investment Opportunity Open for AgTech Innovation and Decarbonization Startups

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Friday, June 10, 2022

SEATTLE, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Decarbon8 Fund, an impact investment vehicle established by the E8 climatetech investing community and platform, announced a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for companies advancing regenerative agriculture solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a June 27, 2022 deadline.  The RFP and application can be found online (www.decarbon8-us.org).

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  • According to CropLife's analysis , early stage AgTech investments, and exits, have grown in recent years to meet the severe need and economic potential.
  • "Our focus on regenerative and decarbonizing agriculture comes at an especially important moment," said Richard Hartung, E8 judge, agtech investor and farm owner.
  • Investees from the 2021 transportation-themed Decarbon8 round received an average of $175,000 in personal and philanthropic investment, including investment of as much as $450,000.
  • Be a part of the AgTech sector and support the production of food or decarbonization through agriculture.

Hindu Leaders at "Wisdom of Dharma" Summit at Los Angeles, Enlightened the Audience

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The program started with a prayer by Shrimathi Sabitha Hebbar, the women's wing president of HSS followed by a devotional song by AOL Volunteers.

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  • The program started with a prayer by Shrimathi Sabitha Hebbar, the women's wing president of HSS followed by a devotional song by AOL Volunteers.
  • Dr. Manohar Shinde, member of the Board of Trustees of Dharma Civilization Foundation (DCF) explained the details of the Hindu exhibition.
  • He shared the goals behind the exhibition and how it attempts to bring awareness of Hindu civilization to the public across the country.
  • He also shared the work DCF has been doing to further the accurate understanding and academic study of Hindu Civilization.

SEBASTIÁN YATRA's PERFORMANCE OF "DOS ORUGUITAS" IN DISNEY'S 'ENCANTO' RECEIVES OSCAR NOMINATION FOR "BEST ORIGINAL SONG"

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kicking off the year with a trifecta of congratulations, talented Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-platinum talent Sebastián Yatra's performance of the song "DOS ORUGUITAS" ("TWO CATERPILLARS") from The Walt Disney animated film "ENCANTO" receives the coveted Oscar nomination for "Best Original Song." This follows recent nods for the Golden Globes Awards and Critics Choice Film Awards, honoring the original work by acclaimed composer Lin-Manuel Miranda. The performance unlocked a recent career milestone for Sebastián Yatra with a Spotify US Chart Top 50 debut at #42 as the only Spanish-language song on the chart. 

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  • "Sebastin is just getting started with what is sure to be an incredible 2022."
  • News
    The award-winning multi-talent Sebastin Yatra ( @SebastianYatra ) also recently released his genre-bending 17-trackthird studio album 'Dharma' alongside multi-platinum certifications, 2.3 Billion combined streams, and a #1ranking on Spotify's US & Global album debut charts.
  • Sebastin Yatra's album 'Dharma' showcases the music maker's continued versatility across music styles [ stream here ]!
  • "Only Sebastin Yatra can pack a 17-track album with rock, cumbia, reggaetn, and a Jonas Brothers collab.

SEBASTIÁN YATRA's PERFORMANCE OF "DOS ORUGUITAS" IN DISNEY'S 'ENCANTO' RECEIVES OSCAR NOMINATION FOR "BEST ORIGINAL SONG"

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kicking of the year with a trifecta of congratulations, talented Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-platinum talent Sebastián Yatra's performance of the song "DOS ORUGUITAS" ("TWO CATERPILLARS") from The Walt Disney animated film "ENCANTO" receives the coveted Oscar nomination for "Best Original Song." This follows recent nods for the Golden Globes Awards and Critics Choice Film Awards, honoring the original work by acclaimed composer Lin-Manuel Miranda. The performance unlocked a recent career milestone for Sebastián Yatra with a Spotify US Chart Top 50 debut at #42 as the only Spanish-language song on the chart. 

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  • "Sebastin is just getting started with what is sure to be an incredible 2022."
  • News
    The award-winning multi-talent Sebastin Yatra ( @SebastianYatra ) also recently released his genre-bending 17-trackthird studio album 'Dharma' alongside multi-platinum certifications, 2.3 Billion combined streams, and a #1ranking on Spotify's US & Global album debut charts.
  • Sebastin Yatra's album 'Dharma' showcases the music maker's continued versatility across music styles [ stream here ]!
  • "Only Sebastin Yatra can pack a 17-track album with rock, cumbia, reggaetn, and a Jonas Brothers collab.

Nationally Renowned Yoga Practitioners Announce Collaborative Workshop Series on Yoga and Aging

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

WATERTOWN, Mass., Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A collective of nationally celebrated yoga experts today announced the launch of an online interactive workshop series focused on yoga and aging.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A collective of nationally celebrated yoga experts today announced the launch of an online interactive workshop series focused on yoga and aging.
  • Rahel Wasserfall of Artemis Yoga will moderate the January livestream and provide "learning labs" between each workshop.
  • Yoga Journal listed Patricia as one of the 25 American Yoga Originals who have helped shape yoga in the West.
  • Founded in 2015, Artemis offers flow yoga (Vinyasa), Iyengar yoga, Ashtanga yoga, restorative yoga, mindfulness and meditation as well as programs for children, teens, athletes and more.

H.H. The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup Initiates Inter-Faith Awards

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Monday, December 20, 2021

The Shravasti Awards consist of three categories: the Shravasti Spiritual Leadership Award, the Shravasti Humanities Award, and the Shravasti Environmental Award.

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  • The Shravasti Awards consist of three categories: the Shravasti Spiritual Leadership Award, the Shravasti Humanities Award, and the Shravasti Environmental Award.
  • Her Rey Sheng, and environmental activist Dr. Mohammed Deen Darokhan-have been recognized as winners of the first Shravasti Awards.
  • As His Holiness, The Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup said, "The physical world and the mental world are connected to and dependent on each other.
  • A team of volunteers founded this foundation to support His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Tinle Lhundup's humanitarian activities.

Sewa Diwali Initiative Achieves Record Participation and Donation In 2021

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Mayor John B. Muns of Plano, Texas, while thanking local volunteers, noted, "Your generosity gives hope to folks who have food insecurity.

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  • Mayor John B. Muns of Plano, Texas, while thanking local volunteers, noted, "Your generosity gives hope to folks who have food insecurity.
  • Diwali, a festival celebrated by nearly all cultures and traditions that originated in present-day India commemorates triumphant virtue and knowledge.
  • The distribution centers which received food through Sewa Diwali included food pantries, schools, colleges, and houses of worship.
  • Sewa Diwali strives to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing food insecurity.