Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company has launched a touching video to commemorate the spirit of a mother’s unwavering love and care on the special occasion of Mother’s Day. The video features renowned Indian lyricist, Manoj Muntashir, who has penned a heartfelt creation, paying tribute to the extraordinary bond between a mother and child.
This emotional video highlights the immeasurable contributions of mothers in shaping the lives of their children. With its poignant narrative and evocative visuals, the video captures the essence of the unique relationship shared by mothers living with their children.
The video showcases the profound influence a mother has on her child’s life, emphasizing her selflessness, sacrifice, and unwavering support. It beautifully portrays the countless sacrifices mothers make, their ability to provide comfort in difficult times, and their unwavering dedication to their children’s well-being.
Manoj Muntashir, a highly acclaimed Indian lyricist known for his soul-stirring compositions, lends his exceptional talent to this project. With his heartfelt words and emotional rendition, Muntashirartfully expresses the deep gratitude and appreciation that children feel towards their mothers.
BPCL is proud to present this video as a tribute to all mothers around the world, acknowledging their unconditional love, compassion, and ceaseless dedication. The video has been posted on various social media platforms by the company. BPCL urges the public to watch and share the video widely, spreading the message of love and appreciation for mothers everywhere.
Bengaluru, May 15th, 2023: It is said that the most natural and genuine care in the world comes from a mother’s heart. In a first for the Tea category, this Mother’s Day, Tata Tea Gold Care, the marque brand from Tata Tea’s diverse portfolio, is planning to celebrate Mother’s Day through its new campaign #MyTurnToCare. As part of the same, the brand today engaged consumers in Bengaluru’s Vega City Mall with a fully tech-enabled on-ground mall activation. The event involved setting up a kiosk with a photo-booth and a café-like set-up. Consumers visiting the malls with their mothers had a “chai pe charcha” session at the Tata Tea Gold Care stall and got a photo clicked resembling a Tata Tea Gold Care Mother’s Day limited edition pack.
These first-of-a-kind limited edition packs aims to celebrate the genuine and natural caring bond between a mother and her child while also reinforcing the brand’s ‘care’ proposition. Tata Tea Gold Care helps in taking care of one’s well-being as it is an exquisite blend of valley grown teas with the goodness of 5 Natural Ingredients like Tulsi, Ginger, Brahmi, Cardamom and Mulethi.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the brand has created a special microsite (www.TataTeaGoldCare.com) where participants can submit their picture entry along with a special message for their mother. The best 1000 entries that are received earliest will win a personalized pack of Tata Tea Gold Care. These packs will be delivered directly to the consumer’s home (in 2-4 weeks). To further amplify the campaign, the brand has collaborated with famous social media influencers including film and TV celebrities like Kajal Aggarwal, Sameera Reddy, Anushka Sen, Jannat Zubair and Saloni Gaur to spread the word about the initiative among their friends and followers.
Speaking about the campaign and its objective, Puneet Das, President – Packaged Beverages (India and South Asia), Tata Consumer Products said, “Tata Tea Gold Care’s campaign celebrates the special mother-child caring bond and highlights the power and stories of these bonds through these photo-personalized tea packs. Each pack is a special tribute and pays homage to the unwavering strength of these mothers whose care is genuine and natural for their child(ren). At Tata Tea Gold Care, we recognize the importance of engaging with consumers through such disruptive and personalized experiences. Integrating unique variable printing technology is a major undertaking for our brand which prides itself on innovation. We are very excited to collaborate with Trigon Digipack Private Limited and Tree Designs for our Mother’s Day campaign in helping bring alive consumer’s special moments with their mothers. Product packaging is the first and most impactful interaction that consumers have, and we are proud to be at the forefront of innovating this at such a large scale. Celebrating the genuine and natural ‘care’ that mothers have for their child(ren) is at the core of our Mother’s Day campaign and the same is being celebrated across various consumer touchpoints – be it our creatives across Print, Digital, Social-Media, Outdoor or On-ground activations”.
The breakthrough innovation in the on-ground activity and the highlight is that it was fully tech-enabled, with no human interface dictating the outcome. The customized pack image and message will then be simulcasted on the big LED screen in the mall, visible to all, making their mothers feel like celebrities on Mother’s Day. Consumers can also take photos and videos of this special moment and share it with their friends on social media.
Mumbai, May 15, 2023: Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, concluded the fourth edition of its India Inc On The Move (IIOTM) event in Mumbai. The event brought together senior leaders from the manufacturing industry, technology experts, and innovators, along with policymakers to discuss, debate, and learn how best to put India on track for a sustainable manufacturing future.
More than 1200 people attended the event. Key conversations at this year’s event covered smart manufacturing, India’s potential as a center of green manufacturing, and learnings from World Economic Forum ‘Lighthouse’ sites. There was also a showcase of many of the latest smart manufacturing technology innovations from Rockwell Automation and its partners.
Among the guest speakers was Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Road Transport and Highways, who outlined: “Sustainable and climate neutral development is crucial for India to achieve the goal of carbon net zero by 2070. Therefore, it is essential to shift towards sustainable manufacturing practices, which involve designing and manufacturing products using eco-friendly materials, minimizing waste, and reducing energy consumption.”
Dilip Sawhney, managing director, of Rockwell Automation India, said: “The manufacturing world is beginning to understand that sustainability is not just the right thing to do but also the smart thing to do. The prevailing thought process is rapidly transforming from one where sustainability was viewed as being in competition with profitability to one where it’s now being seen as a promising new driver for improved productivity and profitability.”
At the event, Rockwell Automation showcased two new hardware and software products “born in India”. Developed and manufactured in India the Armor Block 5000 I/O blocks are designed to work in extreme environments and will simplify smart manufacturing, while the FactoryTalk CPG Suite, a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) designed specifically for the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry, was developed in Bangalore for a global market.
For the past four decades, Rockwell Automation has been an active participant in India’s industrial future. Today, the company is at the forefront of enterprise digitization and plays an essential role in evangelising the creation of smart manufacturing ecosystems. Rockwell Automation is committed to the success of India; nearly one-third of the company’s global software and control production operations management workforce is based in India, and the company focuses on global R&D capacity and smart manufacturing software development to assist both local and global customers on their digital transformation journeys.
Bengaluru, 15 May 2023: Data from Indeed, the world’s no1 jobs portal, shows that 46% of all India job postings on Indeed now include employer-provided salary information, an increase of 64% in the last one year and 11% in the last three years.
The trend, however, has not been consistent every year, with a 3% degrowth in March 2020 compared to the previous year, and a significant 24% decrease in March 2021 compared to 2020. In India, there is no legislation that mandates pay transparency. However, the workplace has experienced a shift since the pandemic with GenZ coming into work, who are embracing pay transparency. Many organizations around the world are adopting pay transparency policies and practices in order to create a good workplace atmosphere and reduce the gender pay gap.
Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India said “As India’s population continues to grow, there is a concurrent increase in the number of employed Indians. Employers in India are adapting to changing demographics by adopting new strategies to attract the latest generation of talent. High attrition rates and intense competition for skilled workers necessitate a shift toward pay transparency. Both job seekers and employers can benefit from this approach, as it can enhance the efficiency of the hiring process for both parties. Going forward we see the market being more conducive for pay transparency.”
The geographic and industry-wise disparity in transparency
In India, despite the overall increase in salary visibility in postings, the numbers vary significantly based on geography and industries. A clear disparity was observed between tier 1 cities and tier 2,3 cities. Cities like Delhi (208%), Mumbai (71%), and Bangalore (63%) saw the highest increase in jobs that offered salary data to potential job seekers. On the flip side, tier 2 and 3 cities like Nashik (-8%) and Surat (-2%) saw a decline in job postings with payment details. Other cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Mohali only saw only a marginal increase of 2%, 15%, and 18% respectively. Remote job postings also saw a 76% increase in payment information, showcasing how important remote jobs still are in the Indian landscape, with more employers choosing transparency to attract the right talent.
Over the last year, pay transparency has grown the fastest in high-wage occupations like finance, engineering, and mathematics. The finance industry saw the most significant increase in salary transparency, with a 122% increase from 2022 to 2023, followed by engineering with a 107% increase and mathematics with a 100% increase. Meanwhile, sectors like education (16%), media (17%), and marketing (20%) saw the least increase in salary transparency in the last year.
Pay transparency a priority across the globe
More than 40% of US job postings on Indeed now include employer-provided salary information, an increase of 137% in the last three years, due in large part to the introduction of transparency legislation and the tight US labor market—and the trend continues to rise. Over the last year, the most significant rise in transparency has occurred in high-wage jobs, which have historically provided less pay information upfront.
Closer home, in Singapore as well there has been an 82% increase in salary details in job postings since March 2019.
Methodology: We calculate pay transparency share in IN job postings by dividing the number of unique job postings with a salary into a total count of unique advertisements in a given month. Pay information is extracted from postings published on Indeed.com. Salaries advertised as being paid daily or weekly are omitted from the analysis.
Gorgeous Diva Ms Bhumika Chawla (3rd from Left), the Brand Ambassador of Esha IVF Fertility Center; flanked by (L-R) Dr Srividya Parvathaneni, Consultant, Infertility and IVF; Dr Chandana Lakkireddi, Senior IVF Specialist & Founder, Esha IVF Fertility Center & Dr Chandini Chinta, Consultant, Infertility and IVF; at the International Mother’s Day celebrations, hosted by Esha IVF Fertility Center, today at Esha IVF Fertility Center at Banjara Hills.
Hyderabad, May 15th, 2023: Esha IVF Fertility Center – the leading state-of-the-art Fertility Center, fulfilling parenthood dreams, announced the gorgeous diva and Bollywood star actress Bhumika Chawla as its Brand Ambassador, on International Mother’s Day, today at Esha IVF Fertility Center, Banjara Hills. Dr Chandana Lakkireddi, Senior IVF Specialist and Founder, Esha IVF Fertility Center; also announced the beautiful Gift of ‘Motherhood to women’ yearning for their very own bundle of joy, on the occasion. Dr Srividya Parvathaneni, Consultant, Infertility and IVF, Esha IVF; Dr Chandini Chinta, Consultant, Infertility and IVF, Esha IVF; specialist doctors, paramedics and joyous parents who conceived through IVF at Esha, joined in the celebrations.
Rising incidence of infertility is an issue of grave concern globally. According to WHO, 1 in every 6 people experiences infertility in their lifetime, which makes up to 17.5% of the adult population. Therefore, there is an urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need.
Despite a double digit increase in India, with 27.5 million being affected by infertility, any discussion on it continues to be a taboo and is generally brushed under the carpet, instead of pondering and exploring for solutions, says Dr Chandana Lakkireddi.
Across societies and cultures, Infertility is attributed to woman. However research throws light on the fact that 30% of the infertility cases are attributed solely to women, another 30% are attributed to men alone, 30% are due to deficiencies in both the partners and the cause is unknown for the rest of 10% incidence. Solutions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including assisted reproductive technology such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), remain underfunded and inaccessible to many due to high costs, social stigma and limited availability.
Esha IVF, headed by the renowned gynecologist, Dr Chandana Lakkireddi, with over two decades of experience in leading UK Hospitals, offers the latest techniques including PGT, ERA, PRP and assisted hatching. The Center has state-of-the-art infrastructure for providing world-class infertility care. Dr Chandana Lakkireddi, who has a FRCOG degree from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; is assisted by highly experienced team of infertility specialists.
Esha IVF is acknowledged for providing speedy succor to childless couples through international standard protocols and best practices. It is recognized for accomplishing success with minimal attempts and time to conceive, thus lessening the enormous trauma would be parents endure. Esha IVF is expanding its operations to enhance its reach with its second branch at Gachibowli.
At Esha IVF, patients take a mere month or two to conceive once they are under our care. Last month alone, we achieved an all-time high success rate of 85% in IVF and 40% in IUI. This pool majorly included patients who have had repeated failed cycles elsewhere, says Dr Chandana Lakkireddi.
Speaking on the occasion Brand Ambassador Bhumika Chawla said, being a woman is the toughest role of all in the world, but it’s even harder trying to become a mother. Motherhood is the trickiest path to endure for every woman and its especially hard due to the social stigma associated with infertility. Esha is doing wonderful Infertility work with literally 80% to 90% success rate in IVF treatment, that way Esha is spreading smiles among couples longing to become parents. For me, being associated with Esha IVF on Mother’s Day is all the more momentous.
Esha IVF has a lot to offer, the latest technology, research, the best professionals in this field. But what I loved the most about Esha, is that they have identified the need to lend support emotionally to these hopeful parents, especially to the women who are unable to express themselves openly. Counselling offers a sympathetic and non-fundamental platform for the couples to seek the best options available. The guidance and support which the society needs to give to these couples is extended by Esha exclusively, she added.
Dr Chandana Lakkireddi, the founder, visionary, and the driving force behind the success of Esha IVF, is a dedicated infertility specialist for over 25 years, with unwavering commitment. She brought joy to countless couples by helping them overcome infertility challenges. Her expertise in IVF treatments has resulted in the birth of over 9000 precious babies. Driven by her passion she created a profound impact in the field of reproductive medicine, she said.
Infertility is commonly due to lifestyle choices, urbanization, hormonal changes, stress and postponement of parenthood. Couples are embarrassed about this condition; they need to come out of the shell and seek professional help for solutions through conventional IVF methods. Esha IVF offers all the latest techniques and state of the art infrastructure for the couples who walk-in with the dream of parenthood, she opined.
Building awareness and sensitizing the society about infertility being a natural phenomenon can mitigate the trauma of childless couples. That enables the couples to avail the expertise of Centers like Esha and fulfill their dreams, says Bhumika Chawla.
India 15th May 2023: Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) partners with Philips Kitchen Appliances for a unique IP called Mothership – Season 1. It celebrates all facets of modern-day motherhood.
A 1-minute film from Mothership with Natasha Rastogi and Diksha Juneja. It captures the duo’s connection, sharing moments over Philips Airfried samosas and tea while honoring their professions. It’s got a wonderful twist in the end, as is expected with a TTT film.
#Mothership highlights the motherly instincts and support systems, spanning professional and personal lives. It beautifully triggers joy, love, and care, illuminating the multifaceted relationship between all types of mothers and daughters.
Anuj Gosalia, founder of TTT, comments, “For a women-first community like TTT, Mothership sits so beautifully. It’s a celebration of the relationship we share with mothers, irrespective of age or background. We couldn’t have thought of a better partner than Philips Kitchen Appliances in endorsing this property, signifying the commencement of a remarkable era of storytelling alongside Philips home appliances”
Pooja Baid, Marketing Head at Philips Domestic Appliances India Ltd says, “Cooking has long been synonymous with mothers in popular media and the society in general. However, this portrayal so far has been inclined more towards being shown as a duty, and not something that mothers enjoy or feel empowered to do. We are excited to have partnered with Terribly Tiny Tales to create a multimedia and multi-channel campaign #Mothership that shows how empowered mothers can in turn empower their children by imparting the life skill of cooking. Above all, #Mothership depicts that food and cooking is a beautiful love language between a mother and her children.”
Join TTT & Philips Kitchen Appliances in celebrating this unique bond on Mother’s Day with #Mothership. Stay tuned for a memorable journey reminding us of the incredible motherly bonds.
Hyderabad, May 15, 2023: Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, one of India’s most entrepreneurial Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President was the Chief Guest at the convocation of the Kautilya School of Public Policy. Kautilya School of Public Policy, one of India’s leading policy schools conducted its first convocation ceremony for the batch of 2021-2023. The ceremony began with an address by the Chancellor, Shri Virander Singh Chauhan who congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to work towards strengthening governance policies for the nation. Eminent academicians including GITAM’s (Deemed to be University) Vice Chancellor Dr Dayananda Siddavattam, President Sri Bharat Mathukumilli and GITAM Hyderabad Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. D.S.Rao were present at the convocation ceremony.
Post lighting the lamp, Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu felicitated the graduating students. He lauded the University’s efforts to maintain the reputation of the school’s name – Kautilya, the great Indian public policy reformer. Speaking on the occasion, Shri N Chandra Babu Naidu said, “India can become the biggest economy by 2047 through public policy reforms. We have both technological and demographic advantage today with 40% population below 25 years. With proper skilling and policies, youngsters like you can make India grow 15-16 times and surpass China and US by 2047.”
The convocation ceremony conferred degrees upon 43 graduating students — who made the founding cohort of the 2-Year Master of Public Policy program. Clad in their graduation gown and sash, the graduating students stepped in style to receive their certificates from the Former CM of Andhra Pradesh at their Convocation Ceremony.
Addressing the parents and students, Founder and President of the Kautilya School of Public Policy M Sribharat said, “At Kautilya School of Public Policy, you have had a progressive liberal
environment. But with great privilege comes great responsibility. This is why we have set up Kautilya. The most powerful thing is to have an incorruptible mind. Each one of you can change the world but the ends must justify the means.”
Kautilya School of Public Policy offers a meticulously curated and continuously evolving two-year, full-time residential Master’s Program in Public Policy. The rigorous academic program recognizes the need of a pool of public policy professionals who are formally trained in evidence-based policy making, implementation and leadership, for new India.
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A mother’s womb is the first and foremost home of every person in this world. It marks the beginning of a journey of selfless love and innumerable sacrifices made for a child to feel safe and secure, and at home.
To salute this boundless affection, PNB Housing Finance has launched a video campaign honoring all mothers as the most secure abode for their children.
One of the most reliable smart TV brands in the country, Compaq TV, has now launched three HUEQ A smart TVs – Compaq HUEQ A 80 cm (32 inches) HD Ready Smart webOS TV with Dolby Audio, Compaq HUEQ A 126 cm (50 inches) 4K Ultra HD WebOS TV with Dolby Audio and Compaq HUEQ A 109 cm (43 inches) 4K Ultra HD WebOS TV with Dolby Audio. All three technologically-advanced smart televisions of Compaq TV are now available exclusively on popular Indian retail chains of consumer electronics and durables brands, Croma and Tata Neu.
Compaq TV has been a trusted player for advanced consumer electronics products for several years, and now it has joined hands with prominent Indian consumer electronics brand Ossify to expand its consumer base in the Indian market.
“Our primary objective has always been to make technologically advanced and the best-in-the-market consumer electronics available for the Indian markets at an affordable rate. Compaq TV has long established its market repute for making high-quality smart televisions easily accessible to the masses. Viewing the massive market acceptance and popularity of the Compaq smart televisions, we have now taken a step forward and introduced the new range of HUEQ A smart TVs, which are available at the very popular Tata Neu and Croma. I am very much optimistic like our earlier products the new and more advanced smart TVs of Compaq will soon become the favorite pick for the consumers,” noted Sandeep Chaudhary, Founder of Ossify Group.
With the new HUEQ A smart TVs, Compaq has reinvented the bezel with an edge-to-edge SMART screen. Compaq has introduced cutting-edge technology that allows for an expansive viewing experience while maintaining a thin, sleek frame. The company has also added Hybrid log-gamma (HLG), which delivers a more convenient solution for the broadcast world with an extended color gamut with HDR providing enhanced brightness, contrast, and sharpness, which is beyond the standard dynamic range, making up for a seamless broadcast viewing experience.
The Compaq smart TVs are powered by the WebOS operating system, which is the most comprehensive and responsive smart platform around. The HUEQ A smart TVs also come with a Magic Remote, which allows one-touch access. With the Universal Control feature, consumers can control all connected devices such as the set-top box, Blu-Ray / DVD player, soundbar, OTT, etc., with the Magic Remote and see the magic come alive. The Advanced smart televisions have pre-installed popular OTT platforms to enable consumers to explore a wide range of content in crystal-clear picture quality.
“With Compaq, we hold a compelling vision that strives to add value to our consumers’ aspirations. Our perseverance and passion for technology led us to design TVs that go beyond the expectation for our customers, driving them to do a lot more than just enough,” mentioned Mr. Chaudhary.
