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United Way Bengaluru and AMD India enable digital classrooms in Davangere

Bengaluru, 23rd October 2024: United Way Bengaluru (UWB) in partnership with Zila Panchayat, Davangere supported by Advanced Micro Devices India Pvt. Ltd. (AMD), has set up digital classrooms enhancing coaching for students in Davangere district. These smart classrooms have been set up in 21 Pre-University Government colleges in the district.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India is the basis for students entering the engineering stream. Considered as one of the toughest examinations in India, the JEE is the gateway for pursuing engineering as a career for students. In recent years, the quality of coaching has become a crucial factor in the probability of students getting a college and stream of their choice. Many students have to move cities to get quality training which uproots them from their family and local communities; it is also a large financial burden for the families to sustain such an effort. These barriers are a key reason many students find it difficult to score well in the JEE.

Recognizing this gap in the system, the Zila Panchayat, Davangere embarked on bringing world-class infrastructure available in the metros to Davangere by expanding access to technology with new smart classrooms. The ease of access and locally available infrastructure aim to bring quality training infrastructure to those who otherwise could not afford to travel to metros and to girls who have an interest but could not find coaching infrastructure locally.

It is anticipated that more than 6500 students studying in Davangere will benefit from these digital classrooms.

Speaking on the occasion Ms. Gunjan Krishna (IAS), Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka said, “Enhancing opportunities by providing quality learning is the cornerstone of increasing the per capita income of the district. The children in Davangere have the talent to outshine their peers if we can give them the same infrastructure that the others have. The effort made by United Way Bengaluru and AMD to come together and help enhance the possibilities for children from the district to become engineers is laudable.”

Jaya Jagadish, Country Head, AMD India & SVP, Silicon Design Engineering said, “No child must have to live with the regret that they did not get the opportunity to make their life better. At AMD we draw from the societies we live in and Davangere is a prime example of how companies like AMD can build stronger and more resilient fraternities which contribute to nation building. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, AMD provides many such enablement in STEM leadership for students. We are proud to have this opportunity to give back to society.”

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Rajesh Krishnan, CEO, United Way Bengaluru said, “United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Together we are taking meaningful steps promoting inclusive and accessible education, ensuring that students have the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital age. The initiative of the Zila Panchayat will go a long way in bridging the gap and building talent while scaling the incomes in Davangere.”

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14th Mmmm Expo, India’s Largest Trade Show For Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy & Materials, To Be Held At Delhi, India From September 27 – 29, 2024

Aug 21, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #14th edition of the International Exhibition and Conference on Minerals, #Advanced Cutting and Welding Equipment & Technology, #Advanced Hand Tools, #alliances, #and machine tools, #and more), #bulk deals, #China, #coal, #Commerce & Industry, #Compressors, #Director, #Electronic & Information Technology, #Engineering, #Engineering and Manufacturing (Pumps, #European Countries, #Gagan Sahni, #Government of India, #Hon'ble Minister of Steel, #Hyve India P Ltd, #India International Convention & Expo Centre - IICC, #Indian & international manufacturing and technology sector, #Indian Institute of Metals – Delhi Chapter, #International Conference, #International Open Seminar on “Green Steel Production: Sustainable Practices and Carbon Reduction”, #investments and technology transfer, #joint ventures, #Laser, #Laser Technology; IMEX, #Latest Machine Tools (CNC, #Latest Technology for Manufacturing & Maintenance Industries, #leaders from the steel and allied industries., #Manufacturing, #Materials sectors, #Measuring & Testing Equipment, #metal, #Metal Manufacturers Networking Pavilion, #Metallurgy, #Metallurgy & Materials, #Metallurgy & Materials (MMMM), #Metalogic, #Metals, #Minerals, #Ministries of Steel, #MMMM, #MMMM 2024, #New Delhi, #Power Tools, #premier international business platform in India, #Process & Product Innovations in Metal Production, #Russia, #secondary Steel Industry Meet, #Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, #Shot Blasting, #south Asian region, #TECHINDIA, #trade fair, #Valves, #WMF, #World Metal Forum, #World Metal Forum (WMF), #Yashobhoomi

Supplementing India’s fast-growing manufacturing sector across industries, the 14th edition of the International Exhibition and Conference on Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy & Materials (MMMM) will be held at India International Convention & Expo Centre – IICC, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from 27 – 29 Sep 2024. This trade fair will provide an excellent opportunity for interacting with luminaries from practically all corners of the globe, promoting business and giving a fillip to the growth & development of Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy, and Materials sectors in the country through joint ventures, bulk deals, alliances, investments and technology transfer. MMMM 2024 will feature dedicated country pavilions from China, European Countries, and Russia.

The event will feature six major components: HTF for Advanced Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Fasteners; CWE for Advanced Cutting and Welding Equipment & Technology, including Laser Technology; IMEX for the Latest Machine Tools (CNC, Laser, Shot Blasting, Measuring & Testing Equipment, and more); UMEX for Economical Pre-owned Machinery in the Industry; TECHINDIA for Engineering and Manufacturing (Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and more) alongwith MMMM, the largest and most prestigious event on Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy & Materials. The amalgam of these expos makes it an extended platform for metal, engineering, manufacturing, and machine tools segments and showcases the strength and innovations of the Indian & international manufacturing and technology sector.

The combined events have consistently received global recognition and have been acknowledged as the premier international business platform in India featuring more than 300 exhibitors from over 10 countries and attracting 12000+ buyers from the south Asian region. The event is organized in association with the Indian Institute of Metals – Delhi Chapter and with the active support from World Metal Forum (WMF).

MMMM 2024 is supported by the Ministries of Steel, Coal, Electronic & Information Technology, Commerce & Industry, Government of India and honored to have the Hon’ble Minister of Steel, Government of India, invited to formally inaugurate the event, alongside the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel and leaders from the steel and allied industries.

Says Gagan Sahni, Director, Hyve India P Ltd, “MMMM 2024 showcases latest advancements and technological developments in the field of Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy and Materials Industry and also offers unparalleled business networking opportunities to trade visitors to explore availability of raw materials, alternate suppliers of machinery, equipment and spares. Each edition has been adding value to its profile and has been creating new standards in terms of visitor turnout and the volume of business transactions.”

This unique platform also includes an International Open Seminar on “Green Steel Production: Sustainable Practices and Carbon Reduction” by Metalogic and WMF, an International Conference on “Process & Product Innovations in Metal Production” by Indian Institute of Metals – Delhi Chapter, Business Meets on “Latest Technology for Manufacturing & Maintenance Industries” by WMF, a Secondary Steel Industry Meet under the World Metal Forum, an Exclusive Metal Manufacturers Networking Pavilion, and over 10 Dealers & Distributor meets.

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AbbVie Bengaluru Staff Volunteer to Empower Young Students in Annual Event

Jul 3, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #AbbVie India, #Director, #Global biopharmaceutical company, #human resources, #Managing Director & General Manager AbbVie India, #Natasha Tiwary, #Suresh Pattathil, #Week of Possibilities

Bengaluru, July 1st, 2024 – AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions announced the ninth annual ‘Week of Possibilities.’ It is a global volunteering program that unites employees with a shared mission: to give back to local communities. From 10th June 2024, thousands of AbbVie employees across 50 countries and territories collaborated with trusted nonprofit and community partners to complete hands-on projects that benefit local communities and impact tens of thousands of people worldwide. This year, the highly anticipated ‘Week of Possibilities’ event will unfold across the vibrant cities of Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru.

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“We at AbbVie are committed to supporting our local community in Bengaluru through volunteering. We are excited to collaborate with iVolunteer that helped us reach Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Urdu School in Bengaluru,” said Suresh Pattathil, Managing Director & General Manager AbbVie India. “During our ‘Week of Possibilities,’ one of our most anticipated annual volunteer initiatives, thousands of AbbVie employees globally come together to serve their local communities.”

In Bengaluru, volunteers experienced the joy of spending time and making a day of a group of government school students’ fun-filled and fruitful. The activity was divided into two sessions. In the first half, a session on ‘problems due to fast fashion and textile waste’ was by an iVolunteer representative for the volunteers. Then a training on how to upcycle a T-shirt into a simple cloth tote bag. In the second half, the Volunteers were paired with 1 or 2 students and conducted a session to train them on upcycling a T-shirt into a simple cloth bag. The bags were then donated to students at the school.

Speaking at the event, Natasha Tiwary, Director, Human Resources, AbbVie India said, “The AbbVie Foundation believes that the initiative unites employees globally to make a tangible difference in local communities through various volunteer activities. This annual event aligns with AbbVie’s commitment to philanthropy, focusing on strengthening educational programs and creating a positive environmental impact. By listening and learning from our partners, we empower them to develop innovative solutions that address critical inequities and advance health equity in their communities.”

Each ‘Week of Possibilities’ location selects service projects that align with the greatest needs of the local community.

Since its inception in 2014, AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities has become a cherished global tradition. Funded in part by the AbbVie Foundation, the initiative focuses on service projects in the local communities where AbbVie employees live and work.

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Easy Solar commits to make solar energy solutions easily accessible to households

Apr 15, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Director, #Easy Solar Solutions Pvt Ltd, #households, #Mr. Lokesh Vats, #solar energy

New Delhi, 15th April 2024: Known for its focus on solar technology and innovation, Easy Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Easy Solar) reaffirms its commitment to providing households with affordable and convenient access to solar energy solutions in India. Founded in the year 2001, the company has emerged as a prominent player in the renewable energy sector in India with a comprehensive range of solar products and solutions for both households and businesses.

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Among its varied products that have gained sizeable attention include solar On-grid Systems, Solar Hybrid Systems, Solar Off-grid systems, and Lithium-based solar lighting systems.

In addition to solar rooftop panels, solar inverter and other solar solutions for households; Easy Solar boasts high of its low-maintenance solar tubular batteries which is highly suitable for frequent power-cuts with its quick charge acceptance and long life. This factory charged battery comes with 99.99% lead and 100% tubular technology.

Commenting on his vision for the future, Mr. Lokesh Vats, Director, Easy Solar Solutions Pvt Ltd said, “We envision to maximize the installation of rooftop panels in households to reduce the climate change impact. Our commitment aligns with the government of India’s target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy before 2030. Easy Solar aims to contribute to this target by providing accessible and reliable solar energy solutions.”

Easy Solar is also instrumental in realising the dream of country to shift majorly towards renewable energy for reduced carbon footprints and contributing maximum for climate protection through its collaboration with government agencies for various alike projects. The company is known for having done a large number of projects for government organizations like the Ministry of Agriculture, Bank of Baroda, UNDP, Gail, HPL, and many more.

Apart from India, Easy Solar has a presence in the USA and Nepal. All products of Easy Solar are salt mist corrosion-resistant and BIS-approved. As a firm believer in renewable energy and an ISO 9001:2015 certified company Easy Solar is approved by the Government e-Marketplace, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and all relevant government agencies establishing them as a leading solar manufacturers and service provider in the industry.

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National Conference On Autism Held At Saveetha College Of Occupational Therapy (Simats)

Apr 5, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Assistant Professor, #Autism, #Chaitanya Therapy Center, #Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, #Christian Medical College, #Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, #Director, #Director of Impower rehabilitation centre, #Dr. LalD. V. Nair, #Dr. Poongodi Bala, #Dr. Sivapriya, #Dr.S.Sivapriya, #Lecturer, #Mr. Joseph Thomas Raj Bedford, #Mr.Ramanathan, #Mr.Sreenath, #Mrs.Arthi Baranidharan, #Mrs.Geeva Kamalraj, #Mrs.Jasmine Christy, #National Conference On Autism, #Other faculty members, #Prof. Dr. S. Suresh Kumar, #Saveetha College Of Occupational Therapy (Simats), #Saveetha Medical College, #SCOT, #SLHS, #Special Educator., #Student Coordinators, #Tamil Nadu Clinical Directory

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Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy conducted a National Conference on Autism. Prof. Dr. S. Suresh Kumar, The Vice Chancellor, of SIMATS inaugurated the program and addressed the gathering with his inspiring speech, in which he had mentioned that SIMATS is planning to open research centres for adults who are affected by Autism. Saveetha Child Development Centre(SCDC), Part of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital provides state-of-the-art Therapy services for Autism children with modern therapeutic techniques.

Dr. Sivapriya, The Conference Coordinator welcomed the gathering. The Guest Speakers of the Conference were Dr. LalD. V. Nair, Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, Saveetha Medical College, Dr. Poongodi Bala, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Mr. Joseph Thomas Raj Bedford, Lecturer, Christian Medical College, Mr.Ramanathan, Assistant Professor, SLHS, Mrs.Arthi Baranidharan, Director of Impower rehabilitation centre, and Mrs.Jasmine Christy, Special Educator.

The speakers delivered lectures on their respective topics, imparting valuable knowledge to the attendees. The event featured the release of an updated version of the Tamil Nadu Clinical Directory, Parents home program guideline Book, and Research articles published in the year 2022-2023 based on Autism.

Nearly 500 students and professionals attended the Conference. The program also included various competitions such as Quiz and Poster Presentation. The Winners of the competitions were awarded and participation certificates were distributed to the attendees.

On account of the World Autism Awareness Day along with the National Conference, Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy in collaboration with Chaitanya Therapy Centre also conducted an Awareness Rally at SIMATS.

The Chief Guest Mr.Sreenath, Actor and Director, inaugurated the rally by waving the flag. He also released the Autism awareness Pamphlet and started the signature campaign. Dr.M.Arun Kumar, Principal of SCOT and EC member- AIOTA, the event Coordinator Dr.S.Sivapriya, SCOT, Other faculty members, Mrs.Geeva Kamalraj, Director, Chaitanya Therapy Center, Student Coordinators, and the Students from SCOT and other colleges participated in the event.

As a part of the Awareness Campaign various Cultural events and Competitions such as Flashmob, Face painting, Doodling, Rangoli, and Photography were conducted in which the Students took an active part.

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Retail’s Brightest Minds Convene at Retail Leadership Summit 2024 to Forge Future Pathways

Mar 4, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #Abhishek Bansal, #Amazon (US and India), #Amazon (US and India) and Vivek Somareddy, #ANAROCK, #Anujj Puri, #APAC International Stores, #Ashwin Khasgiwala, #Avjit Mitra, #Avnish Anand - CaratLane; Avnish Kumar, #Being Human Clothing; Sanjay Vakharia, #bigbasket, #bigbasket; Johnson Verghese, #Bijou Kurien, #Celio Future Fashion; Gautam Saraogi, #CEO, #CEO & Co-Founder, #CEO of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) and the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC), #Chairman, #Co-founder & CEO, #Croma, #Darpan Mehta, #David Macadam, #Dhiraj Agarwal, #Dhishoom Cinemas., #Director, #Emerging Markets, #Executive Director, #Forum Malls; Rajneesh Mahajan, #Fossil India; Nissan Joseph, #Founder & MD, #Go Fashion (India) Ltd (Go Colors);, #Hari Menon, #Infiniti Retail; Hari Menon, #Inorbit Mall; Sagar Daryani, #Inorbit Malls and Shibu Phillips, #International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC), #Lalit Agarwal, #Lalit Agarwal - V-Mart Retail; Sagar Daryani, #Lulu group. While on the brands side were Manish Kapoor, #MD & CEO, #Metro Brands; Rajneesh Mahajan, #Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC), #Neeru's; Sanjay Vakharia, #Nexus Malls; Muhammed Ali, #Pacific Group; Dalip Sehgal, #Parul Gulati, #Pepe Jeans; Rajesh Jain, #Rajesh Jain, #Reliance Retail Limited, #Retailers Association of India (RAI), #Seller Experience and Global Trade, #Shopping Malls, #Sports & Leisure Apparel (Lacoste India), #Sports & Leisure Apparel Ltd; Sanjeev Rao, #Spykar Lifestyles;, #Spykar; P Jayakumar - Apollo Pharmacy; Rajiv Nair - Kaya Ltd; Samir Srivastav- Looks Salon; Satyen Momaya, #Trent, #Tushar Dhingra, #V-Mart Retail, #VP, #Wow! Momo Foods, #Wow! Momo Foods; Venkatesalu P

March 4, 2024, Mumbai: The Retail Leadership Summit 2024 (RLS 2024), organised by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), took place on February 28 and 29 at the Hotel Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai. This annual event brings together the brightest minds in retail to explore forward-thinking strategies within the industry.

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Welcoming the audience at RLS 2024, Kumar Rajagopalan, Chief Executive Officer, Retailers Association of India (RAI), said, “In 2023, the retail industry witnessed a tale of two halves: robust growth initially, followed by a plateau. This reflects the criticality of aligning with market dynamics and consumer needs. We’re observing a transformative shift, with retailers blending digital and physical experiences to create seamless consumer journeys. The key to future success lies in harnessing the power of omnichannel strategies and understanding the evolving consumer preference for convenience and trust. As we move forward, embracing innovation and agile responses to market trends will be pivotal in shaping the retail landscape.”

Setting the tone for the summit, Bijou Kurien, Chairman, Retailers Association of India (RAI), expressed, “The retail industry in India is poised for significant growth in the year ahead. Driven by an 8%+ growth in GDP in Q3 FY’24 and based on steady investment by the Government and Private sector, consumption is bound to grow. The combination of online commerce coupled with offline expansion, driven by a more technology savvy consumer with greater aspirations would herald significant changes in retail structure, and channel strategy. Retailers and brands are gearing up for aggressive growth, particularly eyeing tier 2 cities for deeper market penetration. This strategic focus not only indicates a broadening of access for consumers but also signifies a shift towards tapping into the burgeoning demand in emerging urban centres. This optimistic outlook underscores the sector’s resilience and its pivotal role in the broader economic landscape of India.”

Highlights of RLS 2024 included presentations and knowledge reports by RAI-Boston Consulting Group report titled ‘Unlocking the $2Tn retail opportunity by 2030: An activist agenda’, RAI-Deloitte report titled ‘Future of Retail: Profitable Growth through Technology and AI’, RAI-KPMG report titled ‘Achieving seamless commerce in India’ and PWC report titled ‘How India shops online: Consumer preferences in the metropolises and tier-1, 2, 3, 4 cities’. Furthermore, Best Retail Workplaces 2024 report by RAI – Great Place To Work was unveiled and the respective teams were felicitated.

The Summit saw the participation retail leaders, as well as top names in the retail service provider space. Retail stalwarts speaking at the summit included Hari Menon, CEO & Co-Founder, bigbasket, Lalit Agarwal – V-Mart Retail; Sagar Daryani, Co-Founder & CEO, Wow! Momo Foods, Avnish Anand – CaratLane; Avnish Kumar, Director, Neeru’s; Sanjay Vakharia, CEO, Spykar; P Jayakumar – Apollo Pharmacy; Rajiv Nair – Kaya Ltd; Samir Srivastav- Looks Salon; Satyen Momaya, CEO, Celio Future Fashion; Gautam Saraogi, CEO, Go Fashion (India) Ltd (Go Colors); among many others.

Speaking during the panel discussion on RLS 2024, Lalit Agarwal, Founder & MD, V-Mart Retail, discussed creating experiences in retail that resonate deeply with customers, especially budget-conscious customers, to make them feel smart and stylish within their means. He emphasised on emotional connection through personalised service and storytelling, making customers feel valued and understood. Lalit Agarwal advocates for building strong brand connections that extend beyond the store, through all interactions, including advertisements. This approach aims to turn customers into authentic influencers, leveraging word-of-mouth for brand promotion. The key is continuous engagement and storytelling, which ensures customer loyalty and organic growth.

Noting the importance of strategy differences across retail categories, Rajesh Jain, MD & CEO, Sports & Leisure Apparel (Lacoste India), highlighted the approach in the premium fashion segment, emphasising a uniform customer experience across online and offline channels without price differentiation except during season-end sales. He said that this strategy aims to cultivate customer habits and preferences for purchasing channels, whether for convenience online or the experience in-store. By maintaining consistent pricing and service, customers understand the brand’s value proposition, reducing their expectation for discounts and fostering brand loyalty.

Furthermore, Darpan Mehta, Director Tax, APAC International Stores, Amazon (US and India) and Vivek Somareddy, VP, Emerging Markets, Seller Experience and Global Trade, Amazon (US and India) made a presentation on “Unlocking Mechanisms and Working Capital for Business Expansion”.

Additionally, the second day of RLS 2024 featured a keynote speech by David Macadam, CEO of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) and the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC). This was succeeded by a dynamic panel discussion titled ‘Mahasangram: Retail and Retail Real Estate,’ bringing together prominent figures from both retail real estate and retail industries for an engaging exchange of ideas.

Mall Developers participating in the discussion were Abhishek Bansal, Executive Director, Pacific Group; Dalip Sehgal, CEO, Nexus Malls; Muhammed Ali, CEO, Forum Malls; Rajneesh Mahajan, CEO, Inorbit Malls and Shibu Phillips, Director, Shopping Malls, Lulu group. While on the brands side were Manish Kapoor, MD & CEO, Pepe Jeans; Rajesh Jain, MD & CEO, Sports & Leisure Apparel Ltd; Sanjeev Rao, CEO, Being Human Clothing; Sanjay Vakharia, CEO, Spykar Lifestyles; and Tushar Dhingra, Co-founder & CEO, Dhishoom Cinemas.

In his keynote address at the summit before the Mahasangram Session, David Macadam, CEO, Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC), International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC), shared insights on the evolution of experiential retail and e-commerce. He discussed the challenges and opportunities within the retail industry, emphasizing the importance of adapting to consumer demands for experiential and sustainable shopping experiences. Macadam highlighted the significant role of AI and technology in retail, the impact of mixed-use developments, and strategies for business development. He advocated for embracing change, prioritizing customer experience, and leveraging strategic partnerships to navigate the retail landscape successfully.

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Day 2 of RLS 2024 also had a dedicated D2C segment that saw participation of leaders of top D2C brands namely, Dhiraj Agarwal, Founder, Campus Sutra; Sneh Jain, Managing Director, The Baker’s Dozen; Harsh Lal, Co-Founder, The Souled Store. A scintillating Fireside chat with Parul Gulati, Actor & Founder of Nish Hair (featured on Shark Tank India). This segment explored the unconventional strategies that has enable these brands to achieve immense success in a short frame of time.

Parallelly to RLS 2024 was an extensive session of ‘Retail Store Design’ that saw participation of top retailers and brands deliberating on topics such as ‘Future of Retail Design: Exploring Emerging Trends and Technologies’, ‘Balancing Design and Functionality in Retail Spaces’, a captivating Fireside Chat and a Masterclass on ‘The art of curating memorable and meaning customer journey’.

The advisory board of RLS 2024 includes Anujj Puri, ANAROCK, Ashwin Khasgiwala, Reliance Retail Limited; Avjit Mitra, Croma, Infiniti Retail; Hari Menon, bigbasket; Johnson Verghese, Fossil India; Nissan Joseph, Metro Brands; Rajneesh Mahajan, Inorbit Mall; Sagar Daryani, Wow! Momo Foods; Venkatesalu P, Trent.

The first day of RLS 2024 came to a close with the grand felicitation of the crème de la crème of the retail industry with India’s Retail Champions Award 2024 and the Retail Start-up Awards 2024, both evaluated by eminent personalities from the industry as the Jury.

Winners of India’s Retail Champions Awards 2024 were:

Categories	Name of the Company	Name of the Brand
Apparel & Lifestyle	The Souled Store	The Souled Store
Apparel & Lifestyle	Raymond Lifestyle	Ethnix
Apparel & Lifestyle	Spykar Lifestyle Pvt Ltd	Spykar
Apparel & Lifestyle	Brand Concepts Ltd	BAGLINE, House of Luxury Bags
Beauty	Himalaya Wellness Company	Himalaya Wellness
Wellness	Wellness Forever	Wellness Forever
Wellness	Apollo Pharmacy Limited	Apollo Pharmacy
Consumer Durables & IT (CDIT)	Vijay Sales (India) Private Limited	Vijay Sales
Consumer Durables & IT (CDIT)	Infiniti Retail Ltd	Croma
D2C	Cleardekho Eyewear Pvt Ltd	ClearDekho
Department store	Shoppers Stop Limited	Shoppers Stop
Food & General Retail (Large format over 5,000 sq. ft)	LULU Group International	LULU HYPER MARKET
Food & General Retail (Small format below 5,000 sq. ft)	Reliance Retail Limited	Reliance Fresh Signature
Footwear	Metro brands Ltd	Footwear
Footwear	Liberty shoes Ltd.	Footwear
Home Decor / Home Improvement	Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd	Godrej Interio
Jewellery	Reliance Jewels (Reliance Retail)	Reliance Jewels
Restaurant & QSR	Apsara Ice Creams LLP	Apsara Ice Creams
Restaurant & QSR	Dindigul Thalappakatti	Dindigul Thalappakatti
Speciality Retail	Ample Technologies Private Limited	Monobrand Stoes of Apple, ASICS, UA and Bose. Apple Store brand name “Imagine”
Success Story of 2024	Trent	Zudio

Education

Azim Premji University opens admissions for Postgraduate Diploma in Development Leadership 2023

May 2, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Azim Premji University, #Director, #Dr. Richa Govil, #School of Development

Bengaluru, May 2022: Azim Premji University, Bengaluru has opened admissions for the Postgraduate Diploma in Development leadership programme.

Programme highlights

The 11-month part-time Diploma programme is designed to allow participants to continue their existing work and employment while being enrolled in the programme. It offers a blend of on- campus and online learning across three terms.

Who should join?

This programme is designed for mid to senior level professionals with eight or more years of experience in the development sector, who are already in leadership roles in their organisations or are likely to take on such roles soon. It is open to those working in NGOs, social movements and grassroots organisations.

What we offer?

This programme will help participants to:

1. Deepen their perspectives on the historical processes and lived experiences shaping development realities in India to better inform their work.

2. Imagine alternative development approaches and outcomes, which foster equity, justice and sustainability.

3. Strengthen capabilities of leadership to build inclusive, adaptive and collaborative organisations.

4. Enhance analytical, communication and other competencies for oversight of financial management, data analysis and communication for development action and advocacy.

Dr. Richa Govil, Director, School of Development, Azim Premji University said, “Mid-career and senior professionals in the development sector have years of deep experience of working in the sector. This program helps them anchor their rich experiences within a broader understanding of society, development concerns, ideas and trajectories. It also helps them reflect upon the nature of development organisations and what it takes to lead them.”

Important dates

2023 Admissions	Events
Last date to apply	May 15, 2022
Written Assignments & Interviews	June – July 2022
Commencement of classes	Jan 2, 2023

*Dates are tentative

Business

Nexus accelerates Digital Transformation journey for enterprises in India

Dec 15, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #Mr. Jaswant Mehra, #Nexus Business Solutions

New Delhi: Nexus, the world’s fastest-growing IT reseller, rolls out a class of modernized digital transformation solutions to help businesses embrace the fourth wave of the industrial revolution. The highly customizable set of solutions is a milestone offering to propel customers’ holistic transformation into intelligent enterprises.

The range of solutions empowers enterprises at all digital transformation stages to adopt new ways to redesign processes for better business outcomes. With a robust partner ecosystem, Nexus offers fast time-to-value and flexibility to thrive amid change — all without high up-front investments.

Nexus offers an arsenal of products and services that can be used extensively on-premise as well as in cloud.

Present on occasion Mr. Jaswant Mehra, Director, Nexus Business Solutions, said, “Enterprises that can adapt their business processes quickly in a dynamic world will thrive — and Nexus, though its cluster of solutions can help them achieve the same. Our highly customizable solutions help customers continuously unlock new ways of running businesses in the cloud to stay ahead of their industry.”

In 2022, spending on digital transformation was projected at 1.8 trillion USD. By 2025, the global digital transformation spending is forecast to reach 2.8 trillion USD. According to IBM, 67% of businesses have accelerated digital projects due to COVID-19.

With technological change set in motion, businesses need unique capabilities to leverage the trend, increase productivity, maintain competitiveness while staying relevant. Here are some ways digital transformation help your business grow –

Data Centricity –

Most businesses routinely collect and process humongous data, but the real benefit lies in optimizing the same for advanced analysis that can drive a business forward. Digital transformation creates a robust framework for gathering the right data and incorporating it fully for business intelligence at a higher level. It makes way for different functional units to translate raw data into insights across various touchpoints.

Stronger Resource Planning and Management –

Digital transformation extracts and consolidates information and resources into a suite of tools for business. It encompasses every business area and can lead to process innovation and efficiency across units. From sales and marketing to finance and other departments, every department and its resources can be effectively monitored and utilized. This prompts an all-time awareness of resources which leads to better planning.

Becoming More Customer-Centric –

Through data, businesses can better understand their customer needs and proactively address the same. Dedicated digital transformation solutions will help you use both structured and unstructured customer data to help your business grow.

Education

EduBridge Learning in association with MGM College of Engineering & Technology organizes a nationwide free placement counselling workshop

Dec 4, 2021 by Agency 0 Comments #CEO, #Director, #Dr Geeta Latkar, #EduBridge Learning, #Girish Singhania, #MGM College

New Delhi: EduBridge Learning, India’s leading workforce development platform in partnership with Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s (MGM) College of Engineering and Technology organized a nationwide free placement counselling session for the students. Aiming to counsel the students to choose the right career path after they graduate and unfold the end number of opportunities ahead, EduBridge Learning conducted the session in the hybrid format for making it accessible to all.

The session started with an inspiring speech by Mr Girish Singhania, CEO, EduBridge Learning, who talked about contemporary job trends, new age job profiles and the rising career opportunities in various sectors like BFSI and IT/ITeS. Various eminent personalities such as former Education Minister, Mr Kamal Kishore Kadam and Director of MGM College of Engineering and Technology, Dr Geeta Lathkar, graced the occasion to encourage the participants to enhance their skills and get ready for a bright future.

“In today’s competitive time, many sincere and talented graduates are in need to be rightly guided and explained about the abundant job opportunities in different fields such as banking and technology. We at EduBridge Learning believe that the right counselling can really help these youth. I am sure that this interactive session will definitely guide them to choose the right career path for them.” Mr Girish Singhania, CEO, EduBridge Learning said.

Giving the session a personal touch, ten counsellors from EduBridge Learning, conducted one-on-one sessions with the students. These counsellors highlighted several ways to enhance skills to get a desirable job. They also talked about the current trends, company requirements, available certifications and designations as well as resume grooming.

At the end of the session Dr Geeta Latkar, Director, MGM College praised this initiative and said, “We would like to thank EduBridge Learning for such a wonderful workshop for our youth. In the era of digitization we have lots of opportunities which are unknown to us. These students need such guidance sessions to be more aware of new career job opportunities. We are looking forward to conduct more such sessions with EduBridge Learning in the future.”

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Dishis Designer Jewellery minimalist collection of Mangalsutra for the women of substance

Dec 3, 2021 by Agency 0 Comments #Director, #Dishi Somani, #Dishis Designer Jewellery

Dishis jewelers have yet again dazed their customers with the mesmeric collection of the minimalistic mangalsutra for contemporary women of today. Mangalsutra bears its vital significance in the Hindu tradition, which is to bar off evil and eventually strongly bind the relation of man and wife with love and compassion. The essence of the mangalsutra is still unaltered with the new minimalistic brides.

Dishis have an enormous assortment of diamond and gold mangalsutra, and each piece is characterised by heavy stonework.

This resplendent collection of minimalistic mangalsutra can be donned with every attire, be it traditional or voguish, with equal flair, and is perfect to glam up for a sumptuous yet subtle guise.

Millennial Brides today love the style that accompanies solace if intending to wear Mangalsutra consistently, she can choose from the latest intricate minimalistic design for every day since we know ‘jewels are womens’ closest companions’

All the pieces are available on Dishis designer jewellery website. Minimalistic and office wear jewellery designs are the core of this collection.

Dishi Somani, Director of Dishis Designer Jewellery, said, “This collection is specially crafted to bring out the contemporary beauty of precious stones and designs. These can be flaunted for any party gathering, whether you are going for a cocktail or for a wedding. The collection absolutely goes hand to hand for all occasions. This upscale union of diamonds with colored gemstones is uniquely exclusive to our designs.”

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