India – September 15, 2025: FlickeZ, an innovative app-based marketplace for trusted local services, officially launches today in India. Bridging the gap between reliable vendors and customers seeking seamless, high-quality service experiences, the platform introduces a real-time booking system with guaranteed time slots. 

With over 4,000 vendor inquiries already received during its pre-launch campaigns and a target of onboarding 15,000 verified service providers within the first year, FlickeZ is building a diverse and trustworthy service ecosystem from day one. Launching across five key markets — Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, and Ahmedabad — the platform allows users to instantly discover and book verified local vendors with proven expertise.

Customers can compare prices transparently, schedule services immediately or in advance, and benefit from guaranteed time slots that ensure zero wait times and hassle-free experiences. The unique Quick Booking feature further connects consumers with available vendors in real time, eliminating the need for multiple calls or inquiries. Aligned with national initiatives such as Digital India, Make in India, and Startup India, FlickeZ’s inclusive model enhances the digital visibility of small vendors while fostering employment, supporting local talent, and contributing to grassroots economic growth.

For service providers, FlickeZ offers much more than just visibility. Unlike niche platforms, FlickeZ provides access to a wide variety of categories, including Beauty & Grooming, Healthcare, Cooks & Caterers, Cars & Drivers, and Events & Entertainment. It guarantees bookings, helps vendors improve resource utilization, and reduces downtime, while offering a digital boost to those traditionally left out of the tech ecosystem. Vendors can also access promotional credits during the first three months, enabling them to test the platform and grow their business with minimal risk. Additionally, AI-driven onboarding support helps vendors create professional service listings, enhancing digital credibility and attracting customers more effectively. This empowerment through technology not only increases the earning potential of individual providers but also supports the growth of local economies at the grassroots level. 

Talking about the launch, Mandeep Singh, Founder of FlickeZ, said, “We launched this platform to address the common challenge of finding reliable and timely services by creating a platform that blends convenience, trust, and opportunity. With a global-ready technology architecture, our vision is to simplify how consumers access services while empowering the small vendors who form the backbone of our economy. In next five years, we want to become India’s most trusted service-booking platform and a global leader within a decade, creating millions of jobs and helping grassroots vendors grow into scalable businesses.” he added. 

By empowering small businesses and independent service providers who operate largely in traditionally informal sectors with this launch, FlickeZ introduces a new level of transparency, speed, and trust into everyday service interactions, helping both consumers and vendors thrive in an increasingly digital-first world.

RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025 Concludes with 2,800+ Global Participants & 62 Speakers, Driving the Future of Healthcare Innovation

Hyderabad: The RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025, hosted by Healthark concluded on a powerful note, convening 2,800+ participants from 13 countries, 62 distinguished speakers, and 42 leading organizations. Over three days, the summit spotlighted the intersection of real-world evidence (RWE), artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, and healthcare innovation, sparking global conversations on health transformation across India, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions.

The summit was formally inaugurated by Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ Minister of Information Technology, Electronics, Communications, Industries & Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana, who emphasized the timeliness of the gathering, “At a time when healthcare and life sciences are undergoing rapid transformation, this summit provides an essential platform to discuss RWE, AI, and healthcare innovation. I congratulate the Healthark team for bringing together global leaders and experts for such a timely and impactful event.”

Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, Founding Dean of the Kautilya School of Public Policy and former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, addressed a private gathering of top multinational and Indian pharmaceutical leaders at a dinner reception organized by Healthark in Hyderabad. Drawing on over three decades of diplomatic experience, he delivered a session titled “The Current Geopolitical Complexity & Its Implications for Our Current Business,” offering a strategic perspective on how shifting global dynamics are reshaping both opportunities and risks for the healthcare and life sciences sector.

Adding to this international dimension, Mr. Aditya Yellipeddi, Elected Member – Former President Legislative Assembly, Chavornay, Vaud State, Switzerland, delivered an impactful session on the “Role of Indian GCCs in Global Healthcare Innovation.” He highlighted the strategic significance of Indian Global Capability Centres in advancing research, innovation, and partnerships on a global scale.

One of the flagship sessions, “Demystifying AI for the Next Generation of GCCs,” brought together leading voices from the life sciences and healthcare industry. The panel featured John Dawber, Corporate Vice President & Managing Director – Global Business Services, Novo Nordisk; Mohit Dhingra, Managing Director – Hyderabad, Bristol Myers Squibb; Nilay Shastri, General Manager, Roche Services & Solutions India; and Mahesh Natarajan, Director, Thermo Fisher Scientific. The discussion explored how AI and automation are transforming Global Capability Centres, not only driving operational efficiencies but also contributing to innovation in R&D, clinical trials, and patient outcomes, signalling a shift from headcount-driven models to knowledge- and impact-driven growth.

Guided by co-chairs Janak Joshi and Julie Krommenhoek, and under the leadership of Dr. Purav Gandhi, Founder & CEO of Healthark, and Mr. Sudeep Krishna, Co-Founder & President of Healthark, the summit offered a platform for cross-border collaboration and knowledge-sharing. With 25 sessions, participants explored foundational and cutting-edge topics, ranging from RWE adoption and regulatory frameworks to AI-enabled clinical research and decentralized trial models.

Sessions highlighted how AI and RWE are accelerating clinical trials, improving data quality, enhancing patient recruitment, and shaping data-driven decision-making. Experts addressed key challenges, such as data bias, interoperability, and regulatory compliance, while stressing the importance of fit-for-purpose, AI-ready data and greater inclusivity in clinical trials.

Across three days, the summit brought forth a shared vision of healthcare at a tipping point. Participants discussed India’s emergence as a global healthcare innovation hub, the role of digital health platforms, and the multidisciplinary collaboration required to achieve patient-centred care.

The RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025 by Healthark ultimately reinforced the vital role of data, technology, and collaboration in transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

New Delhi, 15 September 2025: The three-day FSIE Fire & Security India Expo 2025 in its eighth edition concluded successfully at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi today. The closing day witnessed eye-opening panel discussions with focus on the future of fire safety, the evolution of safety technology, collaborative strategies in the fire and security industry in India. 

The first panel discussion of the day was titled ‘Time For Security To Evolve – Future Wants More’ moderated by Captain Gurpawan Singh – President, IIRIS Consulting. The key panellists were Maj. Gaurav Bajetha – VP & Head, Global Workplace-Trust & Safety; Maj. Gen Jagatbir Singh, VSM (Retd) Distinguish Fellow USI & Editor Salute – United Services Institution; Capt. Shakil Ahmed – CXO Organisation Resilience, Real Estate & Workplace Services – Gameskraft; Wg CDR Sonika Tanwar (Veteran) Cyber Security Leader – Digitruce. 

This was followed by a panel discussion on ‘Zero Accidents’  which was moderated by Mr. Srinivas Valluri – National President, FSAI; Mr. Avinish Nayyar – Associate Director, Sunil Nayyar Consultants; Mr. N V Subba Rao – Senior Advisor, Cholamandalam MS Risk Services; Mr. Rajkiran V Bilolikar – Director & Professor – Centre for Energy Studies (CES) Administrative  Staff College of India (ASCI); Ms. Shruti Goel – Director, Proion Consultants. 

‘Collaborative Strategies For Integrating Fire & Security Infrastructure In The New Smart Developments’ was the third panel discussion wherein key insights were given by esteemed panellists Mr. Ashwin Ijantkar – Director, Epsilon Design Consultancy; Mr. Girish Zalke – Chief Fire Office, Thane Municipal Corporation; Mr. Kiran Hatyal – Asst. Director, Maharashtra Fire Services; Mr. Moreshwar Kudkilwar – Deputy Fire Advisor, Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards Ministry of Home Affairs Govt. of India; Mr. Prashanth Gururaj – Technical Director, Fire & Life Safety, Designtree Consultants; and Maj. Prakash Kapade – Lead Technical Consultant & Auditor, Safety Security & Instrumentation Engineering Solutions wherein the panel was moderated by Mr. Ashish Rakheja – Managing Partner, Aeon Integrated Building Design Consultants. 

The final panel discussion was on ‘Building Confidence Through Code – NBC and the Future of Fire Safety’ by esteemed panellists viz., Mr. Prashant Mahajan – Director, Design & Projects, RSP Design Consultants; Mr. Sandeep Geol – Director, Proion Consultants; Mr. Shamit Manchanda – Founding Partner & Principal Architect – Manchanda Associates and moderated by Mr. Arun Kumar Sarvanan – Director, Civil Engineering & Head NBC Unit, Bureau of Indian Standards threw light on the road ahead for fire safety in the country. 

The FSIE Fire & Security India Expo has Schneider Electric, Rockwool, KPT Pipes as key sponsors among others.