Archive: October 29, 2022

Education

CGI Offers Scholarships for Exceptional Girl Students at IIITB

Oct 29, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

Bangalore, October 29, 2022: CGI has partnered with the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIITB) to provide scholarships for top-performing girl students. The scholarship aims to support girl students exploring careers in technology, an area where women are underrepresented.

The scholarship will support 20 girl students pursuing an integrated program, which includes both graduate and post-graduate programs, at the institute. As part of the scholarship, CGI will fully fund its tuition fee for the first semester.

CGI offers scholarships

The students will be selected based on their ranks in one of India’s most competitive college entrance exams, conducted by a government agency.

CGI will also provide knowledge-sharing seminars and career-mentoring sessions to the recipients, empowering them to be future technology leaders.

“At CGI, we are committed to building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, not just in our workplaces but also in the communities where we work and live. This initiative is in line with our goal to inspire people in their careers and to encourage them to work in technology,” said George Mattackal, President of CGI’s Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence. “Through this impactful collaboration with IIIT-B, we are honored to support and empower young talent.”

“We are delighted to have CGI as a valued scholarship partner,” said Professor Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT Bangalore. “These scholarships are a great way to support our talented girl students and strengthen our diverse and inclusive culture at the institute.”

Through several educational initiatives and partnerships with institutions, CGI in India actively works to drive education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), digital literacy, and inclusion programs.

CGI employs 18,000 consultants across major cities in India and provides global delivery support to clients around the globe, ensuring close collaboration, accountability, flexibility, superior service and, most importantly, expected business results.

Education

57% of Indian Middle Class Aspires to Study Abroad: Leap-IpsosStrategy3 Study Abroad Outlook Report

Oct 29, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments

National, 29th September 2022: South Asia’s largest overseas education platform Leap organized its flagship event – Leap Global Edu Forum 2022 at The Lalit, New Delhi today. The summit, designed to bring together the key stakeholders of the Indian education ecosystem in India – investors, thought leaders, startup founders, education influencers, also witnessed the unveiling of the Leap-IpsosStrategy3 Study Abroad Outlook Report. The study, a one-of-its-kind report of the overseas education market, was unveiled at the event by the Chief Guest Dr. Diya Dutt, Deputy Director, United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF).

With over 57% of Indian middle classes (household income of 3-10 lakhs INR) inclined to spend on overseas education, the report further gives a critical insight of how foreign education is becoming popular with the largest segment of the Indian population. Additionally, when asked about the factors that make a destination preferable – superior education and lifestyle, global career opportunities, and better salaries emerged as the top three reasons for a majority of them.

Vaibhav Singh, Co-Founder of Leap shared,“Fuelled by the student community’s growing aspirations, the Indian overseas education market is expected to grow multi-fold and will see over 2 million Indian students fly out by 2025 spending over $100 billion on their international education. This is a huge opportunity and the sector will see a meteoric rise in demand for innovative products and services. With the launch of this report, we aim to contribute immensely to the understanding of India’s overseas education industry and what it holds for the future.”

Deepak H, Partner, Ipsos Strategy3, Management Consulting Arm of Ipsos, global market research company said, “Leap and Ipsos have conducted a highly comprehensive study exploring every aspect from inception to admission for aspirants – and talking to so many aspirants across the length and breadth of the country, the study maps the mindscape of aspirants – sources of information, how the process starts for them, motivations for studying abroad, processes, hurdles and how they overcome it, policies and the govt role as enablers, funding, destinations – the entire gamut, drilling it down to what aspirants expectations and aspirations constitute. And one thing is absolutely clear, everything needs to sit at one place to ease it for the aspirants as we are likely to see a quantum jump in those opting for overseas courses. Interestingly, there is a new emerging cohort, of those choosing the Hybrid Format – online classes at home and offline in the campus – and it also is easy on the pocket.”

The report maps the overseas education landscape in India, opportunities and trends. It unfolds notable findings such as:-

  • Indian Overseas Degrees Provide an Edge over Talent Pool in Home Country as per students: 83% of students believe an overseas degree will enhance their prospects of securing better job opportunities and provide an edge over peer competition and talent pool.
  • Non-English speaking destinations gain popularity with Indian students: Thanks to global connectivity, 42% Indian students are open to destinations beyond anglophone countries that don’t have English as their first language. This reflects that Indian students are widening their choices and becoming more flexible in their preferences of an overseas education destination. Factors they are considering for making this choice include university ranking, scholarship, cost of living, etc.
  • Study abroad loans become more Accessible and Simplified: Aspirants are showing more trust towards taking education loans. The study shared in terms of funding education, over 62% of Indians prefer education loans, closely followed by scholarships at 53%. The significant increase in preference for education loans is expected to boost the study abroad loan market in the coming years.
  • Post Covid, “Study from Campus” gains popularity: With study from home becoming the only option available during Covid, students had chosen to pick up online/ hybrid courses in the last two years. However, now 80% of study abroad aspirants have said that they prefer study from campus/face-to-face learning as it provides them an opportunity to strengthen their peer networks and adds face value to their interactions.

Research Methodology and Profile of Respondents:

This is a pan-India comprehensive study that dives deep into the emerging destination preferences, change in needs and choices, psychosocial trends and outcomes including behavioural and perception shifts. The total aspirants covered during the course of the study include a wide sample size of respondents pan india. About 60% of the aspirants covered are males, 39% are females and 2% do not prefer to say. About 2/3rd of the aspirants were observed in the 18-24 years age group; about 34% from the 25-30 years age group.

Business

The Quarry Season Of Love

Oct 29, 2022 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

Marble is one of the most versatile and durable stones. For the first time ever in India and probably the world, The Quarry launches perfectly paired marble, granite, and onyx. The all-new collection is called: The Quarry Season Of Love.

Everything The Quarry does, they do it with love and care, including precision and quality control at every step. With their extensive knowledge about these quintessential and rare stones, The Quarry is the curator of luxury through Italian craftsmanship. The Quarry rigorously maintains a consistent standard of 20mm/ 2cm thickness and an unmatched level of service with The Quarry Projects team of installation experts.

The Quarry Season of Love gives you a variety of options to choose from like the rare Sodalite — which is perfected by mother nature over millions of years to the exquisite Laas Authentico -– a collection of the finest white marble hand-picked from the village of Laas Italy. The charm and exclusivity of each of the paired two-of-a-kind natural stones, cut and polished will leave you awestruck and spellbound. They are equipped with the latest technology, state-of-the-art materials and international techniques to bring your vision into a reality.

The Quarry has created pairs unique and inspiring that it makes everyone go ‘wow’. It showcases exotic, unique and handpicked stones from the best quarries across 31 countries like Spain, Brazil, France and so many more. The Quarry curators would be delighted to invite you on a personalized visit to The Quarry Gallery and The Quarry CO: LAB.

Business

Quixy Named in Nucleus’s LCAP Technology Value Matrix 2022

Oct 29, 2022 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

Mumbai, October 29th, 2022 – Quixy, the No-Code Process Automation, and Enterprise Application Development platform, announced that Nucleus Research has named it in their Low Code Application Platforms (LCAP) Value Matrix 2022.

According to Nucleus Research, “LCAPs have proven to accelerate the DevOps cycle for professional developers and enable business users within the design, build, test, and publish phases to alleviate the burden of IT teams. LCAP use cases have expanded beyond internal process automation and have become revenue drivers for financial services, professional services, and technology providers alike.”

Quixy differentiates itself from the competition by being an ‘Advanced’ No-Code Platform enabling business users to build complex and comprehensive enterprise-grade applications without writing any code. Founded in 2019, Quixy currently serves customers worldwide in over fifteen industry verticals, each having its unique requirements and use cases.

“Low-Code No-Code application platforms are rapidly gaining importance as part of the enterprise IT stack. Companies are benefiting by increasing overall agility and filling functionality gaps in their existing digital ecosystems, leveraging the simplified tools to deliver new applications more quickly than traditional full-code practices“, said Vivek Goel, Vice President – Marketing at Quixy. “Using Quixy, business users, with no prior software programming experience, can build simple to complex business apps with an intuitively designed visual interface. This method is useful in fostering employees’ problem-solving mindset while enhancing their creativity and job satisfaction. Quixy’s position in the Nucleus Value Matrix is a testimony of the value Quixy, as an LCAP platform, is adding to its customers and the role it’s playing in their digital transformation journeys.”

Earlier this month, Quixy was ranked the #1 Drag and Drop Builder for the fourth time in a row in G2’s Fall 2022 Reports. Quixy has also been positioned as a leader in categories including  Digital Process Automation, Business Process Management, and Workplace Innovation Platforms in the G2’s Momentum Reports for Fall 2022.

Quixy has also been named in Forrester’s Now Tech Report for General-Purpose Low-Code Development Platforms and Gartner’s VoC Report for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP).

For more information about Quixy and how Quixy is enabling digital transformation for its customers, please visit https://quixy.com/.

The Value Matrix report is available for Nucleus members or purchase here.

Business

Kennametal Completes The Devanahalli Lake Restoration Project In Partnership With United Way India

Oct 29, 2022 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

BENGALURU, October 29th, 2022— Kennametal India Limited, in partnership with United Way India (UWI), a non-profit organization held a special inaugural event today to mark the completion of the Devanahalli Lake restoration project at Bengaluru, India. The project spans nearly 17 acres of land, and the lake itself has a capacity of over 535 million liters of water. This initiative, which is expected to raise the groundwater table and improve the moisture content in the soil, should benefit up to 5,000 people living in and around Devanahalli. The project took place over 5 months with the help of UWI and its on-ground implementation partner, the Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI).

Special guest Shri. Rajiv Ranjan, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Karnataka Forest Department was in attendance to inaugurate the project.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director, Kennametal India Limited said, “Kennametal’s CSR programs are aimed at securing a sustainable future and creating long-term value for the communities where we work and live. The Devanahalli lake restoration project is one such program aligned with our commitment towards “Protecting our Planet” and a positive step in reviving the lakes in Bangalore that are an integral part of our ecosystem.”

Citing the importance of such projects, Shri. Rajiv Ranjan, said, “With lakes depleting at a very rapid rate, it is the need of the hour to take actions that can enhance the green cover of Bengaluru. We appreciate Kennametal’s commitment to doing its bit for the environment that should lead the way for many such volunteering initiatives by corporates.”

Speaking on the significance of environmental conservation, Ms. Jayanti Shukla, CEO – of United Way India said, “It is my pleasure to be a part of this program today and witness the implementation of the project. As philanthropy partners for Kennametal, we believe that this initiative will help in water conservation and enhancement of the natural flora & fauna of the lake. The wider goal is to ensure water security, clean air, and a healthy environment in and around Bengaluru in the years ahead for our future generations.”

Education

The Premia Academy organizes “Udaan – The Student Empowerment Summit”

Oct 29, 2022 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments

Hyderabad: 29th October 2022: The Premia Academy a state-of-the-art educational institution has organized a two-day flagship event, “Udaan – Student Empowerment Summit” in association with Metamorphosis School of Entrepreneurship and Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad as a venue partner. The empowerment summit kicked off with the Lighting of the Lamp by Dr. Shanta Thoutam, Chief Innovation Officer, TSIC in the presence of Ms. Sindhuri Reddy, Founder, and Managing Director, of the Premia Academy, and others. The comprehensive two-day forum will help in educating and informing the students and parents and help them make an informed career decision.

The main activities comprised multiple educational and instructive programs like seminars, keynotes, exhibitions, professional counselling, etc. on diverse topics. Shared experiences with prominent people from several industries helped in enriching the participation of the students and parents and inspired them to succeed. Other key events in the event included inputs on future careers in different fields and the role of schools in ensuring students choose the right path ahead and become successful.

Premia Academy, which has been in service for more than two years, is committed to teaching its students about their responsibilities as individuals and how they may improve the world by equipping them with the necessary skills and information to enjoy happy lives while also contributing to this goal. The mission of the Academy is to develop leaders and citizens of the world who are resilient, conscientious, and devoted to social responsibility. The Premia Academy aspires to build an atmosphere that nourishes children and prepares them to be responsible global citizens in the future, and all the children are given the opportunity to develop their potential in order to be able to positively impact society and make it better.

According to Ms. Sindhuri Reddy, Founder and Managing Director, of the Premia Academy said, ‘It is events like this that help the students shape their future in an organized manner. Students get to evaluate their personal skills, strengths, and weaknesses by interacting with various professionals. They also provide a good foundation for understanding the divergent rays of opportunities available in the quiver that are tailored to each student’s skill set. Udaan is one such educational event that aims to aid students in identifying and choosing the areas of study for building a better future. The event is important for the kids as it exposes them to a diverse range of employment choices and subject groupings.”

Adding to this, Ms. Trupti Rao, Principal, of The Premia Academy, said,” The Premia Academy is an extraordinary and outstanding team that values change, diversity, and advancement. The team is focused on accelerating learning and is continually striving to improve the teaching and learning processes in order to make Premia Academy learning relevant to future occupations followed by our students. The event provided the students with opportunities to find and pursue their areas of interest as careers.”

The event is powered by Metamorphosis – School of Entrepreneurship with the objective of benefitting the students who are in search of bright and colorful career options and making the right start. The event is designed to reach out to many parents and students interested in learning more about higher education.

Business

Global Ceo André Lacroix Calls for New Approach to Leadership in Debut Book – Leadership With Soul

Oct 29, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments

Gurugram, 27th October 2022–Global Chief Executive André Lacroix took part in a series of events in India as he launches his debut book, Leadership with Soul, challenging conventional leadership thinking and inviting existing and future leaders to stop, think and reinvent their approach to become ever-better leaders.

Hundreds of students and aspiring leaders at two prestigious business schools – XLRI Delhi and MDI Gurugramparticipated in a Q&A session, where André talked about his own leadership journey, the 10 principles at the heart of Leadership with Soul and what it means to be a good leader.

André also met with CEOs and senior business leaders from global brands, along with chief human resources officers and HR opinion leaders as part of roundtable events where he discussed how leaders can make a big difference by delivering sustainable performance for all.

Describing the visit as “energising,” André said: “It was incredibly inspiring to meet with so many people who are as passionate as I am about good leadership.From the students at business schools to senior managers at some of India’s biggest companies, I was struck by their enthusiasm and the common view we shared that the only way to deliver sustainable growth and value for all stakeholders is by putting people at the heart of an organization’s growth strategy.”

In Leadership with Soul, Lacroix reveals his model for business success, built over more than three decades with world-leading organisations such as Ernst & Young, PepsiCo, Burger King, Euro Disney, Inchcape, Reckitt Benckiser and Intertek. André attributes his success to taking an empathetic, humanist approach to driving sustainable growth and value for all: customers, employees, shareholders, communities and society as a whole.
With a Gallup survey showing that 80% of the global workforce is disengaged, every day 2.8 billion individuals go to their workplace without passion and excitement about their day ahead, a shocking statistic that shows how people truly feel today at work. Andréasserts that too many companies are over-managed and under-led, with damaging knock-on effects for employee morale, productivity and performance.

Through a combination of real-life anecdotes and vivid storytelling, André brings his 10 leadership principles to life in an inspiring fashion, providing readers with the tools to think differently about leadership and urging them to trust, empower and galvanise their people, putting them at the heart of their business strategy, which, André argues, is the only way to deliver sustainable growth and value for all stakeholders.

Health

Natural Hair Extension Platform Hairoriginals Launches AI-enabled Application for Its End Users (Hair App)

Oct 29, 2022 by Rabindra 0 Comments

HairOriginals, one of India’s leading brands for natural hair extensions, has announced the launch of its new hair app focused on end-users, salons, and stylists. The app will be available to both iOS and Android users and is designed to build a community around hair extension products and services.

Customers of the HairOrginals will be rewarded with various discounts and free online consultations, including promotional offers for new users. The app aims to build value for its users by providing content on using hair extension products, raising awareness of the process, and helping potential customers with tips and tools to find qualified stylists. In turn, on-boarded professionals will get a platform to showcase their creatives and build relationships with salons, potential clients, and other hair stylists.

HairOriginals, to address the skill gap in the market due to expensive training on hair extension services, will also provide free digital training modules for hair extension services and get a certification. They will also have the opportunity to generate new revenue streams in collaboration with HairOrginals and their partner salons.

Announcing the app launch, Jitendra Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of HairOrignals, said, “Natural hair extensions are more popular than ever and it is largely due to the advancements and refinements in their procurement and installation processes. This app launch is another way for HairOriginals to be at the forefront of our industry by educating our customers and shining a spotlight on the creative works of hair stylists.”

The Gurgaon-based company recently announced an exclusive partnership with Geetanjali salons and also launched offline experience centers across Gurgaon and Bangalore. Going forward, the company is planning on launching an immersive try-on experience for different hairstyles and looks for its customers within the app. The HairOriginals team is excited to launch new features and partnerships while continuing to create value for its customers and professionals with added value and rewards, further promoting the use of natural hair extensions.

Health

Aster CMI Hospital Organizes Pink Bike Rally to Spread Awareness of Breast Cancer

Oct 29, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Bangalore, October 29, 2022: Aster CMI Hospital, one of the city’s well-known medical facilities, hosted a Pink Bike Rally in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, i.e., October. Over 60 bikers attended the event starting off from Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, traveling all the way to Cubbon Park, Queens Statue, and making their way back to the hospital to show their support for this worthwhile cause. The goal was to increase public knowledge of the implications breast cancer has on our community. Breast cancer has been gradually on the rise in our nation, where it is now the most prevalent type of cancer among women. The goal of the event was to raise awareness of the value of community screening programs and early diagnosis.

Mr. S Ramesh Kumar, CEO – Aster CMI Hospital, flagged off the Pink Bike Rally. Commenting on the initiative, he said “This rally has been organized to raise public awareness of breast cancer prevention strategies and technological developments that have paved the way for better survival outcomes. These awareness campaigns are societal obligations that we feel are incumbent upon us. It was gratifying to see the participant’s and the staff’s excitement for such a worthy cause.” “The fight against these societal health issues, like breast cancer, depends heavily on public awareness.” He added.

Breast cancer is reported to affect more than 2.3 million women a year and accounts for around 12% of the global cancer burden, according to Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P, Chairman – Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM Healthcare – GCC & India, Global Director – Aster International Institute of Oncology – GCC & India, Lead Consultant – Surgical & Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, HIPEC & PIPAC Super-specialist. He also said that “Breast cancer is increasingly more of a lifestyle illness than just an inherited condition. The rise in incidences among young Indian females has been related to stress, bad eating habits, sedentary lifestyles, and air and water pollution. Breast cancer prevalence in women under the age of 40 has dropped significantly from under the age of 60.”

In order to promote awareness, the hospital also planned a number of internal activities, including pinning the pink ribbon and posting a selfie on social media. On the recommendation of the doctor, they offered free consultations and a screening program. They collaborated on the pink ribbon campaign with Bangalore International Airport (KIA).

“At this time, the majority of the cases that come to us are advanced. Today we have a much stronger diagnostic infrastructure than we did in the past, therefore more women should volunteer to get screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer has a 98% 5-year relative survival rate when treated following an early diagnosis.” Said Dr. Vijay Agarwal, Lead & Sr. Consultant – Medical Oncology & Haematology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore.

Business

Memorable Weddings With Pride

Oct 29, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments

Pride Group Of Hotels has witnessed a significant movement in bookings across all its properties for the wedding season. All the hotels nationally have seen a surge in bookings for the upcoming season with banquets already booked on many auspicious dates. With specially curated packages, themed settings, and personalized cuisines, Pride Group Of Hotels reinforces itself as the one-stop destination for the big fat Indian wedding.

Memorable Weddings With Pride

“We have witnessed an uptick in demand for weddings with a significant increase in the number of room bookings and banquet sales. The increase in demand is primarily witnessed in the markets of New Delhi, Bhopal, Jaipur, Goa, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Somnath, and Nagpur. Pride Group Of Hotels resonates with true Indian Hospitality and has attained high acclaim in the catering and hospitality sector. Guests can expect impeccable service in stunning settings, where the fine craftsmanship and bespoke attention to detail is paid to every moment”says SP Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Pride Hotels Ltd.

Memorable Weddings With Pride

Further, “We’re fortunate to cater to 3rd generations of same families. At the same time, Gen Z and communities who don’t mind confirming venue dates on weekends and only for convenience. These set of people are our honored human asset who help us ensure innovation in service and keep our banquets busy round the year”says Atul Upadhyay, Senior Vice President, Pride Hotels Ltd. Depending on the wedding scale, the Pride Hotels team designs the itinerary, starting from welcoming guests to catering services, and world-class entertainment to the themed décor. The highly experienced chef’s design bespoke culinary offerings that make the wedding even more special. Guests can choose from handpicked multi-cuisine delicacies that pledge to give your taste palette an unforgettable experience. There is a dedicated team of experts, to ensure that every detail is impeccably envisioned, created, and executed.

Pride Hotels has a presence in around 45 great locations with 4,850 rooms, 98 restaurants, 125 banquets, lawns and conference halls. Currently, Pride Hotels Ltd operates and manages a chain of hotels under the brand name “Pride Plaza Hotel” an Indian Luxury Collection, “Pride Hotel” which are conveniently centrally located business hotels, “Pride Resorts” at mesmerizing destinations, Mid-Market segment hotels for every business “Pride Biznotels” and a fresh concept of Premium luxury serviced apartment stays “Pride Suites”. Current locations are New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Jaipur, Indore, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Mussoorie, Puri, Gangtok, Anand, Alkapuri, and Manjusar (Vadodara), Sasan Gir, Somnath and Bhopal. Upcoming locations are Nainital, Jim Corbett, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Daman, Rishikesh, Aatapi, Surendranagar, Dwaraka, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Agra, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Neemrana, Mysore, Gurugram, Rajkot, Aurangabad, Halol, Lucknow, Varanasi, Rudra Prayag, Kanpur, Noida among others