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The W20-MAHE Women Vice Chancellors' and Leaders' Conclave (WHEEL) was inaugurated today at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) campus in Bengaluru. A Charter of Recommendations was presented to W20 calling for a shift from women's development to women-led development. The recommendations focused on women-led development in five themes: higher education, labour force participation, skill development, care work and leadershipRecommendations should be made to mainstream gender perspectives into development policies and practices. The event was graced by prominent leaders such as Vice Chancellor of TISS Prof Dr Shalini Bharat, Chair of W20, Ms Dharitri Patnaik, Chief Coordinator of W20,…

Equitas Small Finance Bank is collaborating with IBM Consulting to design and build a digital banking platform that delivers a modern and secure experience to customers and partners. This collaboration aims to boost Equitas' digital products and services offerings as it evolves its business for a digital-first generation. Through this association, Equitas will leverage technology as a differentiator in its next phase of growth. Equitas Small Finance Bank is one of the leading small finance banks in India. It is looking to capitalize on its position as a technology-forward industry leader by modernizing with a cloud-native platform architecture that aligns…

Hopscotch, a brand for kids' fashion, has announced that its parent company, Hit the Mark, Inc., raised $20 million in a funding round led by Amazon. The round also included participation from Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, as well as other existing investors, including Lionrock, IIFL Seed Venture Fund, RPG Ventures, and Techpro Ventures. The funding will enable Hopscotch to expand its offerings and serve even more customers with the latest styles in kids' fashion. Rahul Anand, Founder and CEO of Hopscotch said, "This investment allows us to invest in marketing, broaden our selection, and enable more customers to express…

India’s leading integrated supply chain and logistics solutions provider, Transport Corporation of India Ltd., announced its financial results for the 4th Quarter and year ending 31st March, 2023.Standalone; Performance Highlights: FY2023 vs. FY2022 were Revenue from operations of Rs. 3492 Crores, 18.96% y-o-y growth, EBITDA of Rs. 468 Crores, PAT of Rs. 304 Crores, 13.49% growth. Consolidated; Performance Highlights: FY2023 vs. FY2022  were FY2023 saw a 16.36% growth in revenue from operations, EBITDA of Rs. 495 crores, and PAT of Rs. 321 crores, compared to Rs. 293 crores in FY2022. Team TCI is achieving value for customers through a solutions-based…

Lizol, India’s leading disinfectant brand, and India’s leading government research agency, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research’s (CSIR) institution ‘Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology’ (IGIB) have jointly conducted a study to analyse the presence of germs and pathogens in Indian homes. The study found a variety of germs on floors in Indian homes. The research team studied the presence of germs in Indian households and found that floor areas across different rooms harbour illness-causing germs. The germs identified have been responsible for diseases such as diarrhea and conditions like skin-infections, urinary tract infections, acne, eye and bloodstream infections.Dr. Rakesh…

Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, announced the list of 12 nominations for the first edition of the "Bank of Baroda Rashtra bhasha Samman" Awards 2023. The Nepali Novel 'Fatsung' is among the 12 novels nominated for the award. The Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman Award will be presented to the author of the original work and the Hindi translator of the award-winning book. The authors and translators of the next five shortlisted books will receive Rs. 3.00 lakh and Rs. 2.00 lakh respectively. Ms. Geetanjali Shree, renowned author and Booker Prize winner, chairs the five-member…

The Government of Meghalaya and Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies have launched a campaign to increase voluntary blood donation in Ri-Bhoi District, an Aspirational District in the State. The Health Minister has unveiled a dedicated number to register citizens as voluntary blood donors, +91 99539 7533. The campaign was inaugurated by the Health Minister. The campaign aims to foster a cultural shift in Ri-Bhoi District by encouraging voluntary blood donation as a noble act that can save lives. Through technology and awareness strategies, the Government of Meghalaya and Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies aim to dispel misconceptions, mobilize participation, and…

Mobil, a global leader in lubrication technology innovation, announced Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan as its new brand ambassador. Well-known for his confidence and unrivalled energy, Hrithik emerged as the obvious choice to highlight Mobil’s brand values of driving human progress, building confidence, and enabling customers to unlock their true potential. Vipin Rana, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd, said, “We are excited to partner with Hrithik Roshan for our Mobil lubricants in India.  We believe his personality will resonate well with trade partners and consumers to feel confident about what Mobil can deliver to serve India’s lubrication needs.”Actor Hrithik Roshan said,…

The CII Foundation announced the Woman Exemplar Award 2023, which recognizes grassroots women leaders from rural and resource-poor backgrounds who are driving social change in their communities. The Award was presented by Smt Smriti Irani, Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, at a ceremony attended by senior leaders from the Government, Indian Industry, social development sector, and media. The Awards were given to Pushpa Shukla from Raipur, Chhattisgarh in the Education category, Zohmangaihi from Aizawl, Mizoram in the Health category, and Archana Gokul Mane from Osmanabad, Maharashtra in the Micro-enterprise category. Each winner received a trophy, certificate,…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark) marked May as Hypertension Awareness Month by partnering with more than 1000 healthcare professionals and organizing 214 public awareness rallies and screening camps to create mass awareness around Hypertension. Glenmark organized rallies and blood pressure screening camps to raise awareness about Hypertension, providing information on signs, symptoms, and preventive measures. This initiative reached 10 Million adults, effectively raising awareness about the disease. Glenmark has been at the forefront of raising awareness and promoting the diagnosis of hypertension among the Indian population.  They have launched the #TakeChargeAt18 campaign to drive Hypertension awareness and screening of Indian adults…