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HDFC Life, a prominent Indian life insurer, has been named one of 'India's Best Companies to Work For' 2024 by Great Place to Work. The company achieved the 11th position overall and was honoured as the ‘Best in Industry ’for Life Insurance’. It also features among the Laureates, marking a decade of recognition. This certification reflects the Company’s value-driven culture and commitment to delivering value to all stakeholders.  One of India’s first private life insurers, HDFC Life has over 32,000 employees and upholds a strong organizational culture founded on the values of Excellence, People Engagement, Integrity, Customer Centricity & Collaboration…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is accelerating its 'Green Wave Project' to commemorate this year's environment month in its commitment to environmental sustainability. Aimed at enhancing its nature conservation activity in the community, TKM distributed saplings to its employees, under its sixth challenge namely ‘Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature’, contributing towards the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050. This eco campaign continues to drive active community involvement to promote greenery, through employee engagement. The company has distributed over 7,000 saplings to its employees, achieving its 8,000-sapling target. TKM employees are encouraged to plant and nurture the saplings in their neighborhoods,…

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with International Labour Organization (ILO), World Bank and UNESCO is going to organise a webinar on Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to prepare the workforce for the Future of Work on July 4. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE will address the webinar where approximately 120 countries are participating and around 3,000 people have already registered. The webinar- AI powered Skill India Digital Hub- will focus on the pivotal role of digital infrastructure, work-based learning models and…

Samsung, India's largest electronics brand, has launched promotional deals on its Bespoke AI-powered digital appliances, aiming to democratize AI and make its products more accessible to consumers. Samsung’s new range of Bespoke appliances enable smart living by seamlessly integrating AI to streamline tasks, allowing users to reclaim time for more meaningful pursuits in life, perfectly aligning with the ethos of "Do Less, Live More." Samsung is offering 'Bespoke AI Days' from July 5-14, 2024, on its range of Bespoke AI-powered digital appliances, allowing Indian households to create smart homes and ensuring convenience for consumers nationwide through Samsung.com, leading retail stores,…

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has launched a pioneering online undergraduate programme in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship, starting in September 2024. This initiative, delivered through IIMB's digital learning platform IIMBx, marks the institution's foray into undergraduate education.The three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme, directed by Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula, will blend digital technology, business management principles, and entrepreneurial skills. It aims to equip students with the necessary tools to thrive in a competitive business environment, offering internships and practical projects to enhance real-world learning experiences.IIM Bangalore's reputation for excellence in education and leadership in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)…

The thriller web series ‘Tanaav’ is back with Season 2. Kabir and the Special Task Group (STG) return to action when Fareed Mir aka Al-Damishq, a young man seeking vengeance, emerges as a formidable threat. What happens next and what is at stake for everyone involved? ‘Tanaav’ Season 2 is an action-packed web series encompassing stories of bravery, deception, greed, love, and revenge. Directed by the award-winning Sudhir Mishra and E. Niwas. Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C87TTv4so_e/?igsh=MW9wMnB5aW5sNzN1cw==

The New India Foundation (NIF) is pleased to announce the winners of Round 2 of the NIF Translation Fellowships in the 2024-25 cycle. Aimed at encouraging translations from important non-fiction works across 10 Indian languages (Assamese, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, Urdu) to English, the NIF Translation Fellowships showcase the country’s rich history of knowledge texts across diverse literary traditions. The NIF offers Translation Fellowships, which provide 6 months of stipends to recipients of historical Indian-language texts published after 1850 for English publication. These fellowships also offer editorial and financial support, and the chance to collaborate with…

Axis Mutual Fund, a rapidly growing Indian fund house, conducted a nationwide survey and analyzed data from over 1 crore existing customers to release its "Women Investment Behaviour Report 2024". In the last five years (31st Mar 2019 to 31st Dec 2023), women investors have grown 3.0x in Guwahati. In the same time period, the AUM of women investors has grown 2.4x in Guwahati. The state of Assam has witnessed a 2.4x growth in AUM of women investors in the same time frame. The findings of the study indicate that nearly 72% of women investors now make independent investment decisions.…

Samsung, India's leading consumer electronics brand, has revealed the shortlist of 100 teams for its flagship CSR initiative, 'Solve for Tomorrow'. The initiative aims to foster an innovation ecosystem by engaging young minds from across the nation. The shortlisted teams, 50 from the 'School Track' and 50 from the 'Youth Track', will now compete in regional rounds beginning mid-July.This year's competition has reached the remotest areas of India, including Khurda in Odisha, Kachar and Kamrup Rural in Assam, and Amreli in Gujarat. The Youth Track, focusing on 'environment and sustainability', saw innovative ideas addressing issues such as deforestation, plastic waste…

Reckitt has announced the launch of the Rainbow Classrooms initiative under its Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) program, in partnership with Plan India. This initiative aims to transform schools into inclusive, supportive environments by promoting gender inclusivity and fluidity. Through vibrant, rainbow-colored doors and comprehensive gender identity education for teachers, the program seeks to create safe spaces where every student feels valued and respected. The Rainbow Classrooms initiative is a testament of promoting inclusivity, built through painting doors of classrooms in rainbow colours as a reward and recognition for schools and teachers who have been strong advocates of…