The Accolade Group recently hosted a successful soft launch event in Kolkata, unveiling their innovative online platform, ‘Ascend’, considered as the world’s first KnowPedia. This groundbreaking platform represents a new era in knowledge curation and inspiration, offering an integrative approach to health, learning, and entertainment through an interactive digital experience.
Dignitaries, including Monika Parashari Lahiri, COO of the Accolade Group; Professor Dr. Debasish Bhattacharya, Principal Advisor of ‘HealthOlogy,’ Accolade Group; Professor Gurudas Gupta, Principal Advisor of Education, Accolade Group; Indrajit Lahiri, Food Blogger and Advisor (Content Curation), Accolade Group; Partha Pratim Sengupta, Former MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank, Advisor & Economy, Accolade Group; Dr. J. S Rajkumar, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Chairman Lifeline Hospitals & Chief Surgeon; Dr. Sridhar Bhagavatula, Former Deputy Director CII; Ananth Subramanian, Partner, Truste, and Veteran Technocrat; and Q H Khan, Founder and MD of Dheya IAS, graced the event.
Speaking to News Sense, Ms Monika Parashari Lahiri said, “Ascend is born to make knowledge universally accessible, through engaging form and abundant content. By thoughtfully blending the functional with the emotional, we inspire every willing member of society to act.”
She also added, “The initiative will ensure through its expert panel that right information will reach its audience following fact checking mechanism in every step.”
Ascend aims to redefine the way knowledge is accessed and engaged. The platform features three distinct yet unified sections: LearnHub, HealthOlogy, and KnowFlix. LearnHub serves as a personalized learning aggregator with courses from leading global institutions. Fueled by AI, LearnHub tailors learning journeys to individual needs and goals. HealthOlogy is an integrated health management system that empowers users to take charge of their well-being, seamlessly integrating health monitoring, cutting-edge advancements, and various solutions. Lastly, KnowFlix is an expertly curated library of informative and engaging audio-visual content from renowned experts, sparking curiosity and inspiring action.
Speaking about the content, Indrajit Lahiri, Advisor (Content Curation) at Knowflix, Accolade, shared, “KnowFlix is a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. Our curated content ignites curiosity, inspires thoughtful action, and entertains audiences across all interests.”
The Accolade Group believes in making knowledge accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Ascend introduces iKnowledge, presented in an informative and enjoyable manner, promoting active engagement. The platform caters to diverse interests and learning styles, ensuring inclusivity. AI technology personalizes the platform to individual needs, providing a unique learning experience. The soft launch of Ascend represents a significant step forward in the democratization of knowledge, poised to transform learning, health management, and exploration.
