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Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), Asia's first listed depository, marked its silver jubilee by launching two pioneering multi-lingual initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in the capital market landscape. The initiatives were inaugurated by SEBI Chairperson Smt. Madhabi Puri Buch during the silver jubilee function on January 17, 2024.Under the banner 'Apka CAS – Apki Zubaani,' CDSL introduces a revolutionary upgrade to investor CAS, allowing statements in 23 diverse Indian languages. This move ensures easier accessibility, providing investors a consolidated view of their securities in a language of their choice. Complementing this, the 'CDSL Buddy Sahayta 24*7' chatbot…

In conversation with the Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Dilip Chandra Agarwal,Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), he stated “Online education is not only at per with on campus education but it's superior to that because of the flexibility offered to the learners.Study materials are prepared after multiple iterations by the best subject experts. Thus, the students have the access to best quality study materials. These study materials in the form of written document as well as video tutorials can be downloaded by the students and can accessed even when the internet is not available.Better student monitoring: Students allowed to access…

Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union MoS for E&IT, SD&E and Jal Shakti, has launched skill development initiatives under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship's (MSDE) flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana to empower the Youth of Tripura. The initiative aims to equip the youth with demand-driven, future-ready, and industry-ready skills in areas such as 3D additive manufacturing, drone technology, and data engineering. Over 48,000 youth in Tripura will be skilled in the next three years under the PMKVY initiative. The initiative prioritizes on-the-job training and robust industry partnerships. The event was attended by senior officials such as the Hon’ble…

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) has chosen the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Mahalunge Balewadi for the Pune race in Season One. This historic stadium, steeped in a legacy of hosting significant sporting events, will witness the thunderous roar of Supercross racing on the 28th of January 2024. The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, established in 1994 for the National Games, has a long history of hosting national and international sporting events, including the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, showcasing the city's commitment to sports excellence. Over the years, the complex has hosted events ranging from table tennis…

Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has appointed Saurabh Vatsa as Deputy Managing Director, effective from January 15. Vatsa will report to Managing Director Rakesh Srivastava and support the company's implementation of the ongoing transformation roadmap for India.  The appointment reflects Nissan's transformation plan to meet the opportunities and challenges in the automotive industry in India. Vatsa has extensive experience across Asian markets and deep automotive industry knowledge, having worked in various strategic business functions. He is a graduate of Delhi University, has an MBA from the International Management Institute, and completed an executive management program at the London Business School. Frank…

Physics Wallah (PW), India's leading ed-tech platform, has launched an offline PW Vidyapeeth Centre in Durgapur. The centre, inaugurated by PW Co-Founder Prateek Maheshwari, is part of the company's commitment to establishing educational hubs across the country and making education more accessible to students. The centre features 11 tech-enabled classrooms and 2,500 seating capacity, offering a conducive learning environment. It also provides a library facility and self-study space. For the next academic year, the centre will offer an additional 20% discount to students. PW Vidyapeeth also offers the Student Welfare Scheme (SWS), which provides support for hostels and transportation facilities…

Dr. Premkumar Balachandran, a renowned surgeon with a wide range of expertise, including MBBS, MS, FRCS (Glas), M.MAS (UK), FICS, FICRS, FIAGES, FAMASI, Dip. ALS, and FALS.  Is a senior consultant in minimal access, robotic, bariatric, hernia, and abdominal wall reconstruction, from Head-Apollo Institutes of Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Chennai. For more information please contact: +91 80173 63636/+91 62922 33636/+91 91630 48748.

Samsung has launched an excellent discount for its Galaxy A05s, A54 5G, and A34 5G smartphones. The Galaxy A05s is now available at an immediate INR 2000 discount, reducing the original price of INR 13499 to INR 11499 and INR 12999, respectively. The gadget is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 and has a 6.71" Full HD+ 90Hz display. It features a 50MP primary camera and a 5000 mAh battery with 25W Super-Fast charging. The gadget is future-proof, with four years of security updates and two generations of OS upgrades. The Galaxy A34 5G is currently available for INR 25999,…

Coca-Cola India and India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail announced the launch of a sustainability initiative titled “BhoolNaJana, Plastic Bottle Lautana”, focused on post-consumer PET collection at Reliance Retail stores in Mumbai through Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and collection bins.With a vision for a circular economy, this pilot project, aligned with the Government’s Swachh Bharat Mission, has commenced in 36 stores of Reliance Retail including Smart Bazaar and Sahakari Bhandar stores in Mumbai and Delhi, and will expand to 200 stores across the country by 2025 with a target of collecting 5,00,000PET bottles annually in the pilot phase. The initiative was…

DSP Mutual Fund has launched the DSP Nifty Healthcare ETF, an open-ended scheme replicating the Nifty Healthcare Index. This scheme allows investors to participate in India's growing healthcare sector, covering diversified themes like pharmaceuticals, hospitals, pathology, healthcare research analytics, and technology. The scheme adjusts every 6 months to represent the top 20 healthcare companies. India's healthcare market cap has grown by 10% in the last decade, currently accounting for 5.8% of the country's total market capitalization. This is one of the lowest in developed and emerging market countries, but India's focus on healthcare could help bridge this gap. The Indian…