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Shri Narendra Modi delivered a live address at the second 'Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh', an annual skill convocation ceremony organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, attended an event attended by various officials, dignitaries, and students. The event was attended by the Secretary of Department of Higher Education, Department of School Education & Literacy, Secretary of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Chairman of National Council for Vocational Education…

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival has announced its 2023 lineup, featuring over 250 films from October 27 to November 5. The festival has received over 1000 submissions for the South Asia programme, aiming to showcase contemporary films and new cinematic voices from South Asia.The main competition is the South Asia Competition, which aims to become a hub for South Asian and South Asian Diaspora cinema and talent. The competition features 14 films from debutant and second-time filmmakers from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany. The non-competition section showcases 46 films from…

Netcore Cloud, a leading global MarTech and Customer Experience company, has launched Netcore Gen AI™, the largest suite of Gen-AI-powered marketing solutions. The platform has managed to unlock growth in engagement rates in its Beta stage, powered by its capabilities to predict user behavior. Netcore Gen AI promises to generate personalized content, discover segments faster using natural language, execute intelligent campaigns and cross-channel customer journeys, uncover insights through conversational data analysis, increase product discovery and search accuracy for intricate search terms, and facilitate effortless product discovery for consumers through visual commerce. This launch cements Netcore's position as the world's most…

Rajnigandha has launched an AI-powered campaign, #rajnigandhamasterstroke, to celebrate the artistic spirit of cricket in India. The campaign is available on the official portal and promoted on various consumer engagement channels. Mindshare collaborates with Rajnigandha to develop the campaign, which is more than just a campaign; it is a movement that celebrates cricket while democratizing art. The campaign uses GenerativeAI technology to connect Rajnigandha's values with the spirit of cricket. Fans can share their creations with #rajnigandhamasterstroke, making their voices heard in the cricket fever. Participants can access the campaign's landing page via QR code scans or direct links.  The…

The healthcare sector has seen numerous digital innovations, including assistive robotic technology for surgeries. This technology, driven by improved patient outcomes and the enthusiasm of Indian robotic surgeons, uses hand movements to guide the robot in making tiny incisions. The robot offers magnified vision, multiple arms with full rotation, and eliminates the need for blood transfusions. The advantages include better outcomes, high precision, fast recovery, and lower pain levels. The growing community of passionate Indian robotic surgeons is also driving this adoption. Currently, robotic equipment costs are higher than routine surgeries, but it offers numerous benefits such as immediate discharge…

The Navi Mumbai Bengali Association (NMBA), located in Vashi, Maharashtra, is a prominent socio-cultural organization for Bengalis. They are hosting a five-day extravaganza from October 20th to 24th, 2023, celebrating Sharodotsav (Durga Puja and Dassehra). This event, held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, is expected to draw over 500,000 devotees and marks the 44th year of NMBA's existence.NMBA's Sharodotsav promises to captivate attendees with spirituality and festival fervor, featuring Bengali artisans, craftsmen from all over India, and celebrity artists from Kolkata and Bollywood. In a gesture of goodwill, NMBA will provide free Bhog to visitors for three days,…

Quantum AMC has launched a new fund offer, Quantum Small Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme primarily investing in Small CapStocks. The scheme will be co-managed by Chief Investment Officer Chirag Mehta and Abhilasha Satale. It will open for subscription on October 16. The scheme aims to generate capital appreciation by investing in Small Cap Stocks, benchmarked against the S&P BSE 250 Small Cap total return index. The scheme aims to allocate 65%-100% to the equity and equity-related instruments of Small Cap Companies through a Direct and Regular Plan.The investment philosophy includes a disciplined fund, prioritizing liquidity, a high-conviction portfolio…

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, has made significant strides in the Indian truck industry by enhancing its service ecosystem and delivering high uptime for its customers. The company was the first CV manufacturer in India to recognize the importance of fleet uptime and promptly addressing customer needs. In 2020, Eicher established the Uptime Centre in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, connecting its entire range of BS-VI trucks and buses. The company has invested significantly in next-gen service solutions, such as remote and predictive diagnostics, and now delivers over 98% uptime in all major transport segments across India.…

ICICI Bank announces the launch of ‘iFinance’, enabling crores of customers-retail and sole proprietors, to get a consolidated view of their savings and current accounts in one place. Customers of other banks can also get the benefit from this facility, which ICICI Bank has introduced by leveraging the Account Aggregator ecosystem, on the Bank’s digital platforms, namely iMobile Pay app, Retail Internet Banking (RIB), Corporate Internet Banking (CIB) and InstaBIZ, the Bank’s mobile app for businesses. iFinance offers a single-view dashboard for all accounts, allowing users to check balances, analyze spending patterns, and download statements, providing convenience and enabling better…

Mamang Dai, a renowned poet, will be the Poet Laureate of the 14th Tata Literature Live! Mumbai LitFest. Mamang Dai is one of India’s most evocative contemporary writers in English. Hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, the rhythm of her verse reflects the rhythms of the oral tradition of her Adi tribe, and of the natural landscape to which she is so attached. Her poetic voice, as expressed in the collections River Poems, The Balm of Time, Midsummer Survival Lyrics, and the folk tale Hambreelmai's Loom, is gentle, melodious and poignant. Her poetry, despite its nostalgic nature and political realities, is filled…