IndiGo takes its FitToFly programme to Chennai; Inaugurates gym for police personnel



Designed for the police personnel, FitToFly is an ongoing flagship initiative under IndiGoReach – company’s CSR programme

Chennai, March 31, 2017:  IndiGo- India’s largest and fastest growing carrier has launched a fully equipped gym for the Police officials in Chennai today.  With an endeavour to infuse IndiGo fitness belief and inspire the police personnel to adopt a more physically active lifestyle, this gym has been set up within the office premise of the local police station in Chennai.

Deputy Commissioner Shri PSC Kalyan inaugurated FitToFly gym with IndiGo staff
 Deputy Commissioner Shri PSC Kalyan inaugurated FitToFly gym with IndiGo staff

FitToFly gym launch by IndiGo
 FitToFly gym launch by IndiGo

Live workout session at FiToFly gym launch by IndiGo
 Live workout session at FiToFly gym launch by IndiGo

Ribbon cutting ceremony for FitToFly gym launch by IndiGo
Ribbon cutting ceremony for FitToFly gym launch by IndiGo

Expressing their excitement, Shri PSC Kalyan, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police said, “Fitness is indeed crucial for the police force. On behalf of Chennai police, I would like to thank IndiGo leadership for bringing this idea into reality. I am confident that this facility will help our force pursue their fitness goals and adopt a more physically active lifestyle.”

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Aditya Ghosh, President and Whole-time Director, IndiGo said, “We are absolutely delighted to see our FitToFly programme being extended through a collaborative effort. We recently have inaugurated gyms for Jaipur, Dimapur and Gurugram police personnel, and it was encouraging to see the support we received from the commissioner of police from all markets, respectively.  At IndiGo, we feel for our police force who work day and night to provide us the security we need. Setting up gyms for them is an important move to encourage them to start making choices to live a healthier life by choosing to be holistically fit.”

Mr Ghosh further added, “For us at IndiGo, being healthy is not just about physical fitness, but it’s also about creating fitness into everything we do – be it our operations, customer relations or financial stability of the firm. We believe it starts with being fit as individuals.  With the launch of this gym in Chennai, we hope to stimulate a healthy lifestyle amongst our police personnel and take this FitToFly initiative to a newer level.”

The FitToFly gyms will be fully equipped with multi-purpose machines, cross trainer, treadmill, bench press and other facilities.  As part of this multi-city campaign to promote fitness and healthy lifestyle - IndiGo launched its first gym at Jaipur international airport, in February this year.


 About IndiGo
IndiGo is India's largest airline with a market share of 39.5% as of February 2017. IndiGo is one of the fastest growing low cost carrier in the world (source: CAPA). IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are always low, flights that are on time, and a travel experience that is courteous and hassle-free. IndiGo, with a Technical Dispatch Reliability of 99.85%, has one of the best On Time Performances in India. With its fleet of 131 Airbus A320 family aircraft, the airline operates 890 daily flights connecting 44 destinations.

IndiGo is led by its President and Whole-time Director, Aditya Ghosh and is promoted by InterGlobe Enterprises and Mr. Rakesh Gangwal, an aviation industry veteran and entrepreneur. InterGlobe Enterprises is a leader in aviation, hospitality and travel related services‚ growing the market through innovation and service leadership. We build businesses and represent global brands that deliver quality and value. Established in 1989‚ with headquarters in Gurgaon‚ today InterGlobe has a network of 126 offices across 59 cities globally. InterGlobe employs more than 20,000 professionals across its businesses which include IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation), InterGlobe Technologies‚ InterGlobe Air Transport‚ InterGlobe Technology Quotient‚ InterGlobe Hotels and InterGlobe Education (www.interglobe.com)

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Wynk Music crosses 50 million users milestone

Wynk Music crosses 50 million users milestone


Becomes India’s most played music streaming app with highest daily active users and the largest share of category time

·      Now plays close to one billion songs per month; sees 200% growth in daily streams over last year

·      25% growth in daily time spent per user, highest user engagement rate among music apps

·      Over 100,000 daily installs underlines the growing popularity of Wynk

New Delhi, March 30, 2017: Wynk Music (“Wynk”), the OTT music app from Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), today said that it has crossed the 50 million app installs mark, underlining its growing popularity amongst music lovers in India.



Wynk music now plays appx. one billion songs per month. The app has seen number of daily songs streamed grow by 200% over the last one year and its users are spending more average daily time on the app.

As per App Annie data, Wynk now has the highest* number of active daily users in its category. It also has the largest* share of category time amongst all music streaming apps in India. The average daily time spent on the app by users has grown by 25% over last year, making Wynk one of the most active mobile apps in India across all categories.

Wynk is amongst the most downloaded music streaming apps in India with close to 100,000 daily installs. 45% of the overall Wynk users are non-Airtel customers, making it one of the largest carrier agnostic platforms from a telco globally.

Kartik Sheth, CEO – Wynk said, “This milestone is a testament to the love we get from our users and we want to thank them for their support in making this exciting journey possible. We remain obsessed with delivering the best experience to our users and will continue to bring more in-app innovations and make significant investments to raise the bar further. Also, at Wynk we are very proud to have contributed to the cause of curbing piracy by bringing music to users in a convenient and affordable manner.”

“To be able to continue driving innovation and upping the user experience, we have rolled out a few app monetization pilots, which we plan to scale up as part of our growth strategy.” added Kartik Sheth

In addition to carefully curated and expanding music catalog, Wynk’s innovative design features that help users save up to 70% data and deliver a seamless music experience across all network technologies have added to the app’s popularity.

Bollywood music is still the most popular category for Wynk users, making up 54% of overall songs plays. English music has grown to 26% and Regional music makes up for the remaining share. Along with a deeper regional music focus, Wynk recently added the entire repertoire of most in-demand international artists- Metallica & Taylor Swift.

Wynk’s carefully curated content kitty boasts of close to 3 Million songs from over 500 labels in 12 regional languages. Wynk has streaming partnership rights with nearly all content providers and labels in the industry providing users an unmatchable entertainment experience.

Wynk’s journey to 50 million:

·         Sep 2014: Wynk launched in India; crosses 1 lakh downloads in 4 days

·         Feb 2015: Crosses 5 million app downloads

·         Jun 2015: Launches Data Save Mode

·         Nov 2015: Crosses 12 million app downloads

·         Jan 2016: Introduces MP3 Player Function- Plays Local MP3 files

·         Jul 2016: Launches the Wynk mobile site https://music.wynk.in

·         Jul 2016: Crosses 25 million download mark

·         October 2016: Crosses half a billion monthly song plays

·         Mar 2017: Crosses 50 million downloads mark



* As per App Annie Data, Wynk Music Users spent the highest amount of time per day on the app within local music streaming apps in the Music & Audio category on Android phone in February 2017. The average Wynk user spends 20% more time on the app compared to its closest competitor app in the category. Wynk Music App also enjoys the highest number of daily active users. This makes Wynk the most active local music streaming app on Android phone in India.

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Doon School to Nurture Young Leaders at the Summer Leadership Programme



Bangalore, 28 March 2017 – The Doon School, India’s pre-eminent boarding school has announced its Residential ‘Summer @ Doon Leadership Programme’ from 3rd June to 17th June, 2017. The programme is open for all aspiring girls and boys in grades 9-12 who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world around them.

Application for this programme closes on April 15, 2017.


This dynamic and thought provoking leadership programme will be a blend of Socratic dialogues, leadership case studies, design thinking, creative experiential learning, motivational lectures, outdoor adventures, self-reflection and group interaction. The programme will allow students to expand their horizons across multiple disciplines and learn through the lenses of history, geography, philosophy and economics.

A critically important element will be the relationship between leadership, social service as well as social and environmental responsibility. This programme will ensure that boys and girls receive a profound understanding of what successful leadership is all about and what is required to demonstrate it in the twenty-first century in the context to developing society in an increasingly globalized world. The programme will be taught by many of the school’s experienced staff as well as by alumni and other special guests.

“The Doon School has long been associated with innovative thinking and leadership and is passionate about being at the forefront of educational opportunity for its students”, said Mr. Matthew Raggett, Headmaster. “Summer at Doon seeks to create a very special experience that will enable a wider student body of girls and boys to discover essential qualities within themselves that will help them on their journey of action, leadership, service and fulfillment.”

“The two week long programme will be an adventure that promises to be challenging and intellectually demanding, enabling students to meet and make like-minded friends, and to learn from each other and the adults leading Summer at Doon”, added Mr. Raggett.

The course opened in 2014 and received rave reviews. Some past students have said, This course has helped me get in touch with that innovative spark that was present in me... - Krish Mehtani, Maharashtra

I am way more confident and don’t depend on people around me to complete my daily tasks anymore. I have experienced a big change in me and the way I look at the world. - Vaani Gupta, Delhi

For more details about the Summer Leadership programme, email Ms Abia Qezilbash -summer.doon@doonschool.com or Tel. +91-(0)135-2526516


ABOUT THE DOON SCHOOL 

The Doon School aims to be an institution of excellence, dedicated to finding and developing exceptional students to serve a meritocratic India. Founded in 1935 by Satish Ranjan Das, The Doon School has had a long and distinguished history on India’s tradition- enriched soil. It offers programmes that lead to the Cambridge IGCSE, ISC and IB Diploma to 560 boys between the ages of 12 and 18 in a fully boarding environment. More than a quarter of students, who come from every socio-economic background and from 26 Indian states as well as many countries overseas, receive scholarships or bursaries as part of the school’s mission to attract exceptional boys irrespective of their religion, caste or economic background.

The curriculum is broad and provides a balance of intellectual challenge, creative problem solving and adventure in addition to a strong sporting tradition and love of the arts. Service, social responsibility and leadership are part of the school’s curriculum and are embedded in its ethos.



Since its foundation, the school has has produced many distinguished alumni in all walks of life, including Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, many chief ministers of Indian states, ambassadors and luminaries in the world of arts and letters such as sculptor Anish Kapoor and authors Vikram Seth, Amitav Ghosh and Ramachandra Guha. Doon is a member of the Round Square, The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and the International Boys’ School Coalition (IBSC) and is also an IB World School.
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Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa Group sign co-operation agreement



New partnership will see Cathay Pacific expand its network to more continental European destinations through codeshare arrangements with Lufthansa, Swiss
and Austrian Airlines
Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa Group sign co-operation agreement


Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Ivan Chu and Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the Lufthansa Group, signed a new co-operation agreement at today’s press conference in Frankfurt, Germany.

Cathay Pacific today signed a co-operation agreement with the Lufthansa Group that will see the airline codeshare on flights operated by Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines to a number of destinations in continental Europe. Reciprocally, the Lufthansa Group will codeshare on Cathay Pacific services to four of the airline’s most popular destinations in Southwest Pacific.


Under the agreement, Cathay Pacific will offer 14 new destinations in Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Norway, Italy, Switzerland and Austria with the “CX” code placed on the following services operated by airlines in the Lufthansa Group:

Lufthansa 

Between Frankfurt and:

Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Dresden, Hannover, Hamburg, Munich, Nuremberg, Oslo and Stuttgart.

Swiss

Between Zurich and:
Berlin, Brussels, Florence, Geneva, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Venice.

Austrian Airlines

Between Vienna and:
Frankfurt, Zurich and Düsseldorf.

The Lufthansa Group will place its airlines’ codes on services operated by Cathay Pacific between Hong Kong and Auckland as well as between Hong Kong and Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney. Under a single booking, passengers from Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna and Zurich will be able to check through and seamlessly transfer to their final destination in Auckland or Australia via Hong Kong International Airport.

Today’s co-operation agreement also extends to both airlines’ frequent flyer programmes. Passengers who are members of Cathay Pacific’s travel and lifestyle rewards programme, Asia Miles and Lufthansa Group’s loyalty programme, Miles and More, will be eligible to earn and redeem miles when travelling on the above codeshare routes. Members of Cathay Pacific’s loyalty programme, Marco Polo Club, can also earn Club Points when travelling on codeshare flights marketed by Cathay Pacific and operated by Lufthansa Group.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Ivan Chu said the airline is delighted to grow its relationship with the Lufthansa Group, one of world’s largest and most respected airline groups.

“This new codeshare agreement will offer Cathay Pacific passengers enhanced connectivity to destinations in continental Europe through flights operated by Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines via our gateways in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Zurich. At the same time, Lufthansa Group customers travelling from Europe to Southwest Pacific will have more convenient access to flights to Australia and New Zealand through our super hub in Hong Kong.”

Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the Lufthansa Group, said: “Cathay Pacific Airways and the Lufthansa Group, two of the world's leading aviation groups, are forming a ground-breaking partnership. I am particularly pleased because it strengthens our global network of strategic partnerships and further improves our airlines' offering on Asian routes in the interest of our passengers. The codeshare and frequent flyer agreement between Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines and Cathay Pacific Airways brings advantages for the passengers of all the partners, because the airlines' route networks complement each other perfectly. The co-operation with Cathay Pacific is another key building block in our Asia strategy.”

Tickets for the new codeshare destinations will be available for sale from 5 April 2017 for travel commencing from 26 April 2017 at www.cathaypacific.com.

The Cathay Pacific Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo airfreight subsidiaries signed a co-operation agreement back in May 2016 and, since February 2017, have been jointly marketing their capacities on flights between Hong Kong and Europe. Cathay Pacific has also taken over Lufthansa’s airfreight handling operations in Hong Kong; in Frankfurt, Lufthansa has taken over those of Cathay Pacific. Joint shipments from Europe to Hong Kong are planned from 2018.

About Cathay Pacific Airways  



Cathay Pacific Airways is an award-winning Hong Kong-based airline offering scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 174 destinations in 43 countries and territories around the world. Cathay Pacific Airways and Cathay Dragon currently operate 48 weekly departures from 6 cities in India to Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific operates 10 flights a week from Mumbai, 14 flights from Delhi, daily flights from Chennai and 4 weekly flights from Hyderabad. Whereas sister airline Cathay Dragon operates daily flights from Bengaluru and 6 weekly flights from Kolkata. Cathay Pacific Cargo is also one of the biggest air cargo operators in India with 25 scheduled freighter services to and from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
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BANKEDGE Wins the “BEST PLACEMENT ACADEMY IN BANKING” Award 2017 at ESTRADE Singapore - Education Conclave and Awards 2017.



Mumbai: BANKEDGE, India’s leading Banking Talent Development Academy, has been conferred the ‘Top Placement Academy’ award 2017, by the Singapore’s leading Media publication- ESTRADE. BANKEDGE has been receiving the coveted award for the last 3 years in this category.

Established in 2014, to help the growing BFSI industry overcome its human resource challenges, BANKEDGE has today grown to be amongst the India’s leading talent development companies. Spread across 29 Locations, BANKEDGE has impacted over 10000+ learners since inception. A trend setter in Private Banking Education in India, BANKEDGE has kept pace with the market by providing a range of innovative solutions to address the manpower needs of the fast evolving Banking industry.

BANKEDGE Wins the “BEST PLACEMENT ACADEMY IN BANKING” Award 2017 at ESTRADE Singapore - Education Conclave and Awards 2017.

Mr. Santosh Joshi, CEO, BANKEDGE said, “We are honoured to receive the prestigious ‘Best Placement Institute in Banking’ award from ESTRADE. It gives us immense pleasure to see that our efforts continue to be recognized by the industry.”


“Over the years, Banking has become an enabler in every aspect of our lives, including education. It has become a key area for delivering quality education at scale. We at BANKEDGE are committed to delivering meaningful learning content to millions of people across the country by innovatively using technology. Our pioneering initiative Self-Paced E-Learning Courses, is one such endea vour that will usher in a new way of learning in Banking Sector”, added Mr. Joshi.


According to the industry survey done by Estrade, BANKEDGE continues to be the leading player in the BankingTraining category for the 3rd consecutive year, be it individuals, corporate or education institutions. BANKEDGE’s placement ratio of 5000+ Placements in the period of 2014-16 formed a dominating market share among total Banking education market in India.


Over the last three years, BANKEDGE has ushered multiple innovations in talent development, setting new benchmarks for the industry to emulate. Conceptualized with the founding thought of- “Bringing aspiring banking students and BFSI Industry together, successfully”, BANKEDGE has today transformed into a National Talent Development Corporation backed by extensive innovation in learning and knowledge solutions delivery.


The year of 2016 saw the introduction of path-breaking innovations -- Technology in Education and Franchising Model of Education to provide unlimited learningopportunities to young graduates.  The industry endorsed PROBE (Professional Banking Executive) program for students seeking careers in BFSI Sector; YuvaJyoti Scholarships for meritorious and socially challenged students and the revolutionary Wall-of-Wisdom project for underprivileged youth were some of the key innovations initiated by the company in the year 2016. The futuristic range of e-learning solutions comprises Interactive Self-Paced Learning Programs, Mind Lab, Biz-Wizprograms and IQBQ.in (An exclusive Banking Assessment Platform), evolved during this time. The last three years also saw BANKEDGE adopting extensive innovation in market entry strategies, across national geographies.


In the last three years, BANKEDGE diversified beyond classroom training by entering into partnership with domain experts in growing industry verticals. These included alliances with Private Sector Banks and Financial Organisations for developing trained manpower for Banking & Financial Services sector through its various initiatives. Similarly it has joined hands with leading B- Schools in the country aimed at developing trained workforce for demanding BFSI Industry.

In the corporate front BANKEDGE through it’s recent initiative in the form of a new company called “CORPEDGE” offers best-in-class Managed Training Services that enable clients to reduce cost, embrace change and drive real quantifiable business impact.

The concept of CORPEDGE has arisen from today’s need in the corporate workspace across sectors. Our purpose is to provide solutions to corporate entities to help develop electronic learning and guiding tools to enable seamless and consistent learning and assist key personnel maximize their potential. CORPEDGE gives the edge to standardize corporate practices across centers irrespective of geographical and demographic diversities.


We at CORPEDGE possess the experience and expertise to address specific issues and align with our customers in understanding and creating tailored end-to-end solutions. We lay great emphasis on continuous interaction with our valued clients at every level to accomplish desired objectives


By 2020 BANKEDGE aims to train 1 lakh youth in multi training mode through classroom learning and e-learningmodel across the country.


The founders of BANKEDGE also set up SKILLSEDGE – A company with the key objective of providing world-class education and training to the under-served communities.  Skills Edge has a mandate to reach the unreached, uncared and unattended to ensure inclusive development in India.


During the financial 2016-17, BANKEDGE reinforced its vision to usher in a new way of learning by transforming learners into first-day first-hour industry-ready professionals.

The Private Sector Banking Training initiative has now expanded to 29centres with a cumulative enrolment of over 10,000+ students. This breakthrough initiative for harnessing the skilled manpowerfor BFSI sector is likely to have huge impact on the education industry that is currently beset by the dual challenges of quality and scalability.

About BANKEDGE

“BANKEDGE HELPS BUILD BANKING CAREERS WITH MODERN TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY, PLUS TRADITIONALLY TESTED LEARNING MODELS”

BANKEDGE, the banking academy is an experienced, professionally managed, career training company.

We are active business participants in India’s banking and financial services domain, by virtue of our expertise in providing modern, highly relevant and technology driven training and learning for fresh graduates who aspire to make a career in banking.

We are a team of serious minded, committed, intelligent and tech savvy professionals, who see unlimited career potential in India’s banking and financial services sector. Our core objective is to facilitate and ease the entry of every aspiring banker into this vertical, by offering a strategic mix of exclusive eLearning plus the direct impact of classroom sessions.

BUILD BANKING CAREERS WITH MODERN TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY, PLUS TRADITIONALLY TESTED LEARNING MODELS.

BANKEDGE is a valued partner to major private banks and important financial institutions, in their quest for recruiting personnel across nearly every entry level position.

By studying them closely, we have come to understand their diverse functions and the quality of human assets needed to deliver a particular function. It is this insight that we leverage during our training and this is what makes us a distinct and preferred choice during recruitment cycles.

When you entrust your career to us, we are fully aware of the responsibility and the expectations that you and your parents have from us. We therefore ensure that you are professionally counseled prior to admission and during your learning period with us we continuously strive to keep our curriculum updated and relevant to real life banking environment. We have built up a repository of experience, expertise and excellence over the years in this specialized domain and this we open up for you to access and learn from, on the way to building a career of your choice in the exciting world of banking.

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Entries open for ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY)-India Award 2017’




·      Apply before April 30, 2017 to India’s most coveted award for social entrepreneurs

·       Assessment on key parameters of innovation, sustainability, reach, replicability & social impact


Noida, Tuesday, March 28, 2017: The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, a sister organization of the World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation announces opening of entries for the annual competition –Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY) India Award 2017. The applications will be accepted till April 30, 2017. Interested candidates may submit the application form available at jubilantbhartiafoundation.com or can email the filled form to jbf_seoy@jubl.com or india@schwabfound.org

Entries open for ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY)-India Award 2017’

Entries open for ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY)-India Award 2017’


The SEOY India Award promotes social entrepreneurs in India by recognizing organizations that work to promote inclusive growth and contribute to bring change in society through their entrepreneurial vision. The winner of SEOY India Award earns a chance to participate in the annual and regional meetings of the World Economic Forum (WEF).  These meetings offers unprecedented opportunities to engage with global decision makers from the public, corporate, media, academic, and civil society sectors.

2017 celebrates eighth year of partnership between Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and Jubilant Bhartia Foundation. Last year, Mr. Neichute Doulo of Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) from Nagaland was awarded the Social Entrepreneur of the Year India Award for his work in promoting entrepreneurship and peace building in north-eastern India by Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping of India in the presence of over 300 distinguished guests at a high-level celebration in New Delhi.
The award celebrates and applauds leading social entrepreneurs and their ventures that implement innovative, practical and sustainable solutions to address poverty and the lack of basic services and resources in ‘Bottom of the Pyramid’ and ultra-poor communities (i.e. health, education, job creation, water, clean energy and access to information and technology). Social entrepreneurs develop a revenue stream through the sale of products, services, fees or develop key partnerships to stay sustainable.
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship was co-founded by Prof. Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, and his wife, Hilde. The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides unparalleled platforms at the regional and global level to highlight and advance leading models of sustainable social innovation. It identifies a select community of social entrepreneurs and engages it in shaping global, regional and industry agendas that improve the state of the world in close collaboration with the other stakeholders of the World Economic Forum.

World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.




Jubilant Bhartia Foundation (JBF), established in 2007, is the not-for-profit organization of the Jubilant Bhartia Group. It focuses on conceptualizing and implementing the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives (CSR) for the Group. The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation’s activities include various community development work, healthcare programs, cultural and sports events, environmental preservation initiative, vocational training, women empowerment, educational activities and promotion of Social Entrepreneurship. www.jubilantbhartiafoundation.com
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Cathay Pacific commences Tel Aviv service with the Airbus A350



Inaugural Flight CX675 from Hong Kong arrives at Ben Gurion Airport as airline announces seasonal frequency increase to five-times a week

Cathay Pacific’s maiden flight to Tel Aviv at Ben Gurion Airport this morning.

Cathay Pacific today operated its inaugural service from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv – the latest destination in the airline’s expanding global network. Flight CX675, a non-stop service flown by the advanced Airbus A350 aircraft, departed Hong Kong at 01:00, touching down at Ben Gurion Airport on schedule at 07:53 local time.

Cathay Pacific commences Tel Aviv service with the Airbus A350

Cathay Pacific commences Tel Aviv service with the Airbus A350

Cathay Pacific commences Tel Aviv service with the Airbus A350


A special departure ceremony for Flight CX676, the return journey to Hong Kong, took place later in the day. Hosted by Cathay Pacific Director Corporate Development and IT Paul Loo, the airline was honoured to welcome Mr Israel Katz, Transport Minister and Mr Yariv Levin, Tourism Minister from the government of Israel as officiating guests at the celebration event. Mr Sagi Karni, Consul General of the State of Israel in Hong Kong also flew in on the first flight from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv to join the celebration.

Cathay Pacific Director Corporate Development and IT Paul Loo (centre) was joined by Mr Yariv Levin,
Tourism Minister (left) and  Mr Israel Katz, Transport Minister (right) from the government of Israel at a gate ceremony celebrating the launch of the airline's new Tel Aviv service.

Originally launched as a four-times-weekly service, Mr Loo said the strength of advance bookings on the route has prompted Cathay Pacific to increase frequency to five times per week from 1 September to 17 November 2017.

“We have been highly encouraged by the overwhelming reception that our new Tel Aviv service has received. Increasing the frequency of our operations to five times a week will provide greater convenience to business and leisure customers travelling between these two great cities – and give passengers from Israel easier access to destinations in Southwest Pacific and across Asia through our hub in Hong Kong,” said Mr Loo.

Cathay Pacific, which operates one of the youngest long-haul fleets in the world, believes that travelling well is an important part of living well, and passengers can be assured of a premium experience onboard the A350. The environmentally-friendly aircraft is equipped with the airline's latest cabin products, an enhanced inflight entertainment system and Wi-Fi connectivity in Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes.


The airline has taken delivery of 12 Airbus A350 aircraft to date with 10 more to arrive by the end of 2017, which will help Cathay Pacific open up new markets and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s premier aviation hub.

The airline recently announced new A350-operated seasonal services to Barcelona from July and Christchurch from December.

Cathay Pacific will also add extra flights on popular routes to destinations across North America, Europe and Southwest Pacific to give its customers more choice and flexibility when planning their travels.


About Cathay Pacific Airways  



Cathay Pacific Airways is an award-winning Hong Kong-based airline offering scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 174 destinations in 43 countries and territories around the world. Cathay Pacific Airways and Cathay Dragon currently operate 48 weekly departures from 6 cities in India to Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific operates 10 flights a week from Mumbai, 14 flights from Delhi, daily flights from Chennai and 4 weekly flights from Hyderabad. Whereas sister airline Cathay Dragon operates daily flights from Bengaluru and 6 weekly flights from Kolkata. Cathay Pacific Cargo is also one of the biggest air cargo operators in India with 25 scheduled freighter services to and from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
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WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY - “SATRANGI



Bengaluru 28th March 2017:  United Nation had declared 2nd April as WORLD AUTISM AWARENSSS DAY (WAAD)  in 2007 and on 2nd April 2017, we call upon each and every one to help create the much needed awareness, acceptance, acknowledging and advancement for AUTISM.

The day long carnival is called the “SATRANGI”, which explains the wide spectrum of ability and disability found in Autism affected individuals. It will start in the Early morning at 6 AM with “STRIDES FOR AUTISM” 10K and 5K Run starting at Cubbon Park, Bandstand` and go on to MG Road to create Awareness.

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY - “SATRANGI


 Afternoon program will start at 2 pm and go on till 6 pm in the evening with live band performance and entertainment items presented in between by children with Autism from various Special Schools. Finally the Vidhan Soudha will be light up Blue at 6 PM to mark the International LIGHT UP BLUE Awareness Campaign.

Registration is happening on line.

please click on :https://click2race.com/Register?eventid=sfa_2017. Registration will be closed on 30th March 2017.

From 9 am -12 pm one can choose to participate in the celebration in the more serious “TECH-Academic” panel Discussion program at Bal Bhavan, Cubbon Park.

The passage of RPWD Bill (Right of People with Disability) in the parliament in Dec 2016 has finally given new generation disabilities like AUTISM, a legal acceptance in India.

AUTISM, is one of the most enigmatic and Complex disorder and due to lack of recognition and awareness in past, it has only made situation more challenging..

“SATRANGI” has been put together by Autism Society of India with Full Support from the Department of Disability, Women and Child Ministry, Government of Karnataka and Co-sponsored by AKAMAI Technologies. Many NGOs have partnered and participated to make it a success.

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MasterChef runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystifies ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook



·        Demonstrates the benefit of using innovative kitchen tools for creating culinary masterpieces

·        Highlights the importance of fresh local produce and quality ingredients

Bangalore, March 28, 2017: MasterChef runner up and Bangalore celebrity chef Shazia Khan today demystified ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook at a food tasting event. The event hosted by TTK Prestige, showcased Chef Shazia demonstrating the ease of recreating Michelin star quality food at home and reiterating the importance of sourcing fresh local produce and quality ingredients for fine tasting food.

MasterChef runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystifies ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook

MasterChef runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystifies ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook  (2)
 MasterChef runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystifies ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook  (2)

MasterChef runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystifies ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook  (3)
 MasterChef runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystifies ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook
MasterChef runner up and celebrity Chef Shazia Khan demystifies ‘nouvelle cuisine’ for the home cook


Chef Shazia conceptualized a fusion menu for the event comprising: dukkah crusted paneer with creamy beetroot, the brinjal affair, grilled figs with almond crumble and vanilla mousse, chilly mutton sliders, Cuban chicken skewers and specially concocted grape juice puchka shots. During the preparation of her dishes, she used a range of innovative kitchen tools and gadgets from TTK Prestige that included: Prestige Air-Fryer, Prestige Slow Juicer, Clip on pressure cooker, Schott glass gas hob top, Automatic mixer grinder, Induction cook top, Gold cookware and the Veggie cutter.

Commenting on how TTK Prestige as a brand caters to the Indian consumer, Mr. Chandru Kalro, Managing Director, TTK Prestige said, “Cooking has evolved into an art form. It is important to have the right cooking tools and gadgets to recreate the perfect dish. In fact, for the home cook, a well equipped kitchen can dictate and have an impact on what he or she eats on a daily basis. Now, with the help of TTK Prestige, it is easy to re-create nouvelle cuisine from the comfort of your home.”

Speaking at the event Chef Shazia Khan said, “The palate of Indians is becoming increasingly sophisticated. People are open to trying out different cuisines as they are now being exposed to high end restaurants mushrooming across the country, shows like MasterChef as well as widespread international travel. Such events enable me to inspire, teach and motivate home cooks to create delicious Michelin restaurant quality food in their own kitchens.’’


About TTK Prestige (www.ttkprestige.com) 

TTK Prestige Limited is part of TTK Group. Over the past six decades TTK Prestige Limited, has emerged as India’s largest kitchen appliances company catering to the needs of home makers in the country. Every Prestige brand product is built on the pillars of safety, innovation, durability and trust, making the brand the first choice in millions of homes. In April 2016, TTK Prestige launched ‘Prestige Clean Home’ a range of innovative home cleaning solutions.

About Chef Shazia Khan 

Shazia Khan is an Indian celebrity chef and runner up of the popular show Master Chef India. Chef Shazia is a self-taught cook with an innate love for cooking and a flair for adding experimental culinary flourishes to her dishes. As author of the cookbook ‘What’s on the Menu’, Chef Shazia spends her time conducting culinary workshops and hosting live cooking demonstrations around the world. Chef Shazia has hosted TV shows and YouTube videos. She is also involved in the family-run education business and is a member of the board of management at Delhi Public School.



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Live Music Concert: Santanu Datta Trio



Alliance Française de Delhi  present a live music concert by


Santanu Datta Trio

Feat. Santan Datta, Subhasis Datta, Pierre Antoine Lasnier

DATE : MARCH 30, 2017

 TIME : 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 VENUE : M L Bhartia Auditorium, Alliance Francaise de 72, Lodi EstateDelhi

 Entry free and open to all!

Live Music Concert: Santanu Datta Trio

Live Music Concert: Santanu Datta Trio

Live Music Concert: Santanu Datta Trio

Composer, Classical Guitarist and Singer Santanu Datta is coming to Delhi on 30th March to perform at the ML Bhartia Auditorium at 7 pm as part of his India tour organised by the Alliance Française. Santanu's music is a true blend of the Western and Indian Classical music and his repertoire includes pieces from Spanish Classics to abstract Hindustani Music, from South American guitar music to Jhumur of Bengal. He is accompanied by the French bass guitarist Pierre-Antoine Lasnier and tabla maestro and multi-percussionist Subhasis Bhattacharjee.


About

After graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology in 2011, Santanu moved to Paris to study Western Art Music and received training in Composition, Harmony, Counterpoint,

Fugue, Orchestration, Analysis, Guitar and Chamber music.In 2016, Santanu completed the Diplôme Supérieur (Masters) in Composition from the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris with unanimous voting of the jury. Santanu also studied the Classical Guitar performance extensively and holds Diplôme d'Etude Musicale (D.E.M.) from the Conservatoire de Ville-d'Avray and L.T.C.L. from the Trinity College London. Santanu has received various scholarships for his musical studies and his works have been performed by musicians from all over the world.



Santanu Datta is also a passionate music educator. Being one of the pioneers of contemporary classical music in India, he has done several seminars and workshops to create awareness about the contemporary art music of Europe in venues like the KM Conservatory in Chennai, Calcutta School of Music, Alliance Française of Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo International Centre for Education and others places.
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LimeRoad introduces Spring Summer Collection for Men;Yellow Is the New Black!




Yellow Is the New Black!


Bangalore, 28 March 2017- Sobbing over the same old summer wardrobe? Well, you deserve a refreshing change. This summer, set your shades right. The newest palette of yellow is nowhere close to boring. For men who are looking for something minty fresh for the upcoming summer, this shade gets a green light. Listed below are some handpicked yellow hued summer staples from LimeRoad.


1.Yellow Cotton T shirt 

MRP-405

LimeRoad introduces Spring Summer Collection for Men;Yellow Is the New Black!


Here’s how you boys can go dapper even on a casual day. Wear this yellow cotton t shirt with your rugged denims to get an effortlessly stylish summer duo. For footwear, choose a pair of denim espadrilles or white canvas sneakers. While you will surely look fresh on fleek with this attire, don’t forget to smell refreshing. Spray on a zesty deodorant to keep away the summer odour from ruining your edgy yellow look.


2.Yellow Cotton Three Fourths 

MRP- 564
LimeRoad introduces Spring Summer Collection for Men;Yellow Is the New Black!


This dashing pair of mustard tinted three fourths is an absolute must-have for every stylish man. It will add an instant vibe of summer to your look. Wear it with your casual white shirts or with your tropically printed ganjis. You can totally take this look to the beach this summer.



3.       Yellow Cotton Casual Shirt

MRP- 899

LimeRoad introduces Spring Summer Collection for Men;Yellow Is the New Black!

Nothing says ‘cool’ better than a pastel yellow casual shirt. Blended in cotton, it will keep you feeling breezy for an outdoor affair. You can combine it with your regular light hued chinos or with your classic blue denims. For footwear, clad a pair of loafers or breathable floaters. Edge up the whole look by wrapping a stunning chronograph around your wrist.




4.       Yellow Chinos Casual Trouser 

MRP-949

LimeRoad introduces Spring Summer Collection for Men;Yellow Is the New Black!

Partner your regular polos with this summery pair of casual trousers. The yellow shade makes it apt for the hot days ahead. If you are on for a super dapper semi-formal look, wear these trousers with your linen shirts and complete the ensemble with a pair of tan loafers.



5.       Yellow Cotton Striped Casual Shirt 

MRP-1199
LimeRoad introduces Spring Summer Collection for Men;Yellow Is the New Black!


Stripes have always been the most loved print for the summer. This yellow striped cotton shirt is the best when you want to get that authentic summer look. You can wear it to work by combining it with your office chinos. You can also combine it with your faded denims to get that edgy off duty look for the summer. The shirt is versatile and in vogue.



6.       Yellow Canvas Espadrilles  

INR- 600
LimeRoad introduces Spring Summer Collection for Men;Yellow Is the New Black!


Go sprightly with your footwear this season. These yellow canvas espadrilles can go with all your casual jeans and shirt duos. You can also wear them with your cargo and polo look for the summer. They are bright and dapper and totally worth making it to your footwear list for the season.



About LimeRoad:

LimeRoad is a fun and exciting way to discover, share and shop. Limeroad.com is today reimagining e-commerce as we know it today with a social-commerce platform. Targeted at the intelligent women and men of today, it has an incredible width of carefully selected retailers, enabling customers to discover the best of lifestyle products across categories like apparel, accessories, and home.

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Self Defensive Approach Crucial For India To Tackle Cyber Threats:Vital Intelligence Group


~With the country gearing up for legendary projects including Smart Cities and Digital India Program, a pro-active cyber security approach will be pivotal to prevent disasters of immense magnitude~

New Delhi, March 28, 2017: Vital Intelligence Group, one among the globe's leading cyber intelligence companies has highlighted a unique self defensive approach for India to keep a check on the growing cyber intrusions in important institutions of the country.

Self Defensive Approach Crucial For India To Tackle Cyber Threats:Vital Intelligence Group


The company which recently rolled out its cutting edge Virtual Intelligence Collection Analysis System (VICAS), a suite of predictive open source Intelligence  solutions for a 360 degree protection from cyber threats, has also zeroed in on ambitious initiatives including Smart Cities and Digital India Program, which would further increase the intensity of targetted attacks in the country.

''It is necessary to deal with the security aspects of cyber life, and not only to imagine what todays but also the future cyber battlefield might look like and the requirements needed to be victorious in the most proactive of ways,'' says Marc Kahlberg, group CEO and MD, Vital Intelligence Group.

Smart Cities and Digital India programs come as two pioneering initiatives in the country being specially endorsed by honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The programs aim to provide last mile high speed internet connectivity to the citizens of the country as well as construction of 100 smart cities for inclusive development of India.

''Since Internet of Things (IoT) will play a pivotal role in Smart Cities for a connected framework, a cyber intrusion in such a scenario can wreak havoc, with an unimaginable loss to the country. Cyber warfare must allow for the initiation of proactive and self defensive operations against remote targets without risking the lives of citizens police officers and soldiers while protecting critical and strategic infrastructure without neglecting the masses of soft targets,'' added Marc.

The company has also highlighted the importance of turning information into Vital Intelligence and believes that new military divisions and policing agencies must be created or upgraded and advanced as cyber war is not only a buzz word  or trend but plays a major role in the revolution of cyberwarfare and the battle against an almost invisible enemy.

''The birth of real-time information collection, correlation and deciphering in real-time creating actionable vital intelligence is now mission critical.  For the first time, it is possible to provide information collected somewhere, almost without delay, to a soldier, law enforcement officer or CISO located elsewhere who needs intelligence for the actual battle he or she is engaged in,'' says Carmit Yadin CISO of Vital Intelligence Group.

The company has also listed some uniform order into the complexities of Cyberwarfare which pinpoints at knowing the enemy:

• Who is the attacker {and who are the attackers masters} • What is the attackers profile • Why is the attack taking place and what is the ultimate intention of the attack • Where the attack will take place and the type of damage that can be inflicted by the attack. These characteristics are not only helpful in understanding but they allow for classifying or profiling the actual attack behavior and phenomenon.

This market is not only changing everyday but becoming more vulnerable says Jacob Cohen the Group Chairman.


About Vital Intelligence Group

The Vital Intelligence Group are focused on empowering our clients with Vital Intelligence. We assist you to make significantly better risk and security related decisions by providing the most insightful, actionable intelligence available.



Our intelligence team allows you to integrate professional expertise with advancing technology enabling you to unlock new synergies complimented with unique services and advanced training.
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SUNIL GROVER brings Dr. Mashoor Gulati’s Comedy Clinic to Delhi on 1 April 2017



New Delhi; 28 March 2017: Dr. Mashoor Gulati AKA Sunil Grover brings his comedy clinic to entertain the comedy patients in Delhi on 1 April 2017 at Talkatora Stadium. Bumper Kiku Sharda will be joining him on stage along with a cast of other well known personalities.

Sunil Grover recently shared the poster on his Facebook page. The poster sees Sunil portraying the character of Dr Mashoor and Kiku as a nurse. He captioned it, “Delhi see you on the 1st April. Yo!”

Rajat Taneja, Director Live Events and Entertainment, who is the organizer of the Delhi Show adds, “We have received an overwhelming response. The tickets are almost sold out and Delhiites are eagerly waiting to catch Sunil Grover live in action.”

 SUNIL GROVER brings Dr. Mashoor Gulati’s Comedy Clinic to Delhi on 1 April 2017


Sunil Grover also sent a message to Delhites through facebook –


The tickets for the show can be bought on Bookmyshow.com


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MY FM launches Bikaner and Akola



27th March, 2017, Mumbai: MY FM, radio division of Dainik Bhaskar group, went on air in Bikaner on 20th March and launched it’s last station Akola on 23rd March. Akola is the last station launch of the network bid during the phase III auctions and was extravagantly celebrated.

Commenting on the launch of Bikaner station, Mr. Harrish Bhatia, CEO, MY FM said, “By adding Bikaner we have expanded our network further in Rajasthan, we were already the largest network and continue to enjoy the same. With Akola we complete our station launches acquired in the 1st batch of Phase III. With all the launches done, we are now the largest network of Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Real Maharashtra, we have also strengthened our network in Gujarat with 3 stations in total now.

Speaking further Mr. Bhatia added, “Being a strong customer centric organization, we are committed to providing unique and engaging content to our listeners across these cities”

About My FM: A pioneering brand in the radio space, MY FM is the radio business of DB Corp Ltd. Launched in 2006, MY FM took a bottom-up approach and set up its network across 30 Tier II & III cities across 7 states, building on the strong local understanding that Bhaskar Group had in these markets. True to its brand name which signifies the emotional ownership and personalized approach of the station, MY FM has successfully established a network of 30 highly localized stations focusing on individual market preferences. Constantly evolving and innovating its offerings, MY FM draws a keen focus on its brand philosophy of 'Jiyo Dil Se', forging an emotional connect with its listeners while continually creating offerings to suit local tastes.

Capitalizing on the strengths of the medium, MY FM has become India's leading Local FM Network backed by in-depth market understating and high listenership.

MY FM launches Bikaner and Akola



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Zyxel introduces Aurora Camera– capture the moment, bring to light



~ New indoor night vision home camera to monitor home when you’re away ~


Zyxel introduces Aurora Camera– capture the moment, bring to light

Zyxel introduces Aurora Camera– capture the moment, bring to light

New Delhi, March 27, 2017: Zyxel Communications today introduced Aurora– an indoor night vision home camera to keep an eye on things from afar. With its full HD, full-color night vision live monitoring and real-time mobile notifications, the Aurora will give users peace of mind while they’re out or away from homes.

Capture Every Detail:

Whether it’s keeping an eye on your little ones, pets, or watching over your entryway or garage, the Aurora camera captures moments in crystal clear full HD 1080p video and sees colors even in low-light environments. With the 2-way audio feature, users will be able to hear kids playing games around the camera and remind them to go do homework by speaking through their smart phones. The Aurora camera comes with 16GB storage, which is sufficient for a whole week of full-day recording in high definition.

Thanks to the one-of-a-kind triangle shape and the complimentary accessories in box, the Aurora is able to cover every corner with versatile placement options, be it on flat surfaces, attached on a magnetic surface or your existing camera tripod, or even ceilings and walls.

Manage Everything From The App:

No laptops required. With the Aurora app, users will be able to set up the camera within three steps; watch or record videos so no great moments will be missed; set up zone detection or event-triggered recording for precise area monitoring, and receive instant push notifications when any incidents are detected.

“With the addition of Aurora to our portfolio, we wanted to provide home users with more well-rounded digital home solutions and be their reliable networking ally”, said Bill Su, AVP of Zyxel’s Smart Living Business Unit. “With the Aurora camera and the comprehensive mobile app, we’re putting the entire home at users’ fingertips and making digital life easy and convenient”.

The Aurora is compatible with Synology NVR and its Surveillance Station solution, which offers Aurora users a scalable storage solution that extends to public cloud, desktop management options, intelligent video analysis, and multi-cam monitoring on one screen.

The Aurora accessories including alarm beeper and PoE modules will be available in the 2nd quarter of 2017. Find out more information about Aurora, please visit: video or Zyxel website.


About Zyxel Communications:
Focused on innovation and customer-centricity, Zyxel Communications has been connecting people to the Internet for nearly 30 years. Our ability to adapt and innovate with networking technology places us at the forefront of creating connectivity for telcos and service providers, business and home users.

Zyxel is building the networks of tomorrow, unlocking potential, and meeting the needs of the modern workplace — powering people at work, life, and play. Zyxel, Your Networking Ally.

-           1,500 passionate associates worldwide

-           100 million devices creating global connections

-           700,000 businesses working smarter with Zyxel solutions

-           150 global markets served

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Roshni Nadar Malhotra Conferred With Lewis Institute 2017 Community Changemaker Award by Babson College

Roshni Nadar Malhotra Conferred With Lewis Institute 2017 Community Changemaker Award by Babson College


Noida, India, March 27, 2017: The Shiv Nadar Foundation today announced that Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Executive Director & CEO of $7 billion enterprise HCL Corporation and Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation has been felicitated with the “Lewis Institute 2017 Community Change maker” award at the 3rd Babson Connect: Worldwide (BCW) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand from March 23-25, 2017. The award recognises and celebrates an individual who has set something in motion in order to create a positive change and employs the Babson methodology of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action®.

“Roshni has used the power of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action®, Babson’s renowned methodology, to create economic and social value in business and in the world of philanthropy.  Her influence has and will continue to set in motion a tremendous ripple effect that will change the trajectory of underprivileged young people,” said Cheryl Kiser, Executive Director, Lewis Institute.

The Lewis Institute 2017 Community Changemaker Award recognizes individuals who are motivated to challenge the status quo rather than live quietly within the confines of a broken system.

Accepting the award Roshni Nadar Malhotra said, “The work we do at the Shiv Nadar Foundation is driven by our conviction to drive meaningful transformation by harnessing the power of inclusive education. However, when it is recognized by a reputed institution like Babson, it is a validation that we are working in the right direction. I am heartened and honoured to receive this award and encouraged to work even harder to realize the Shiv Nadar Foundation’s vision of nation building through transformational leadership.”

Roshni received the award for her focus on leveraging the power of entrepreneurship as a positive force for social change. As a Trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, she drives the Foundation’s strategy and its long-term roadmap. Roshni is also the Chairman and the driving force behind VidyaGyan, a leadership academy for the meritorious, underprivileged, rural students of Uttar Pradesh. The Academy aims to nurture future leaders from rural India who can act as catalysts of change for their communities, villages and the nation.


About Shiv Nadar Foundation

The Shiv Nadar Foundation (www.ShivNadarFoundation.org) has been established by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL - a $7 billion leading global technology and IT enterprise, with over 115,000 employees across 32 countries. Founded in 1976, HCL is one of India's original IT garage start-ups and offers diverse business aligned technology solutions spanning the entire hardware and software spectrum, to a focused range of industry verticals.

The Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals to bridge the socio-economic divide. To that purpose the Foundation is focused on the underdeveloped disciplinary areas in India related to transformational education, creativity and art.

The Foundation set up the SSN Institutions (www.SSN.edu.in) in 1996, comprising the SSN College of Engineering (already a highly ranked private engineering college in India), in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Foundation has also set up VidyaGyan (www.VidyaGyan.in), a residential leadership academy for meritorious rural children, at Bulandshahr and Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh. In addition, the Foundation runs the Shiv Nadar University (www.snu.edu.in), an international multi-disciplinary university with strong research orientation located in Greater Noida in India’s National Capital Region and the Shiv Nadar School (www.shivnadarschool.edu.in), a network of progressive urban schools across India aimed to provide children with education that creates lifelong learners. The Foundation has also set up the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (www.knma.in), India’s largest private philanthropic museum in modern and contemporary art, with the vision to take art to the common public.  

About The Lewis Institute
The Lewis Institute illuminates pathways for students, faculty, staff, foundations, and corporate partners seeking social innovation solutions.
By drawing upon Babson’s core methodology of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action®, we activate unexpected and fruitful collaborations and integrative designs for action. The result is business prosperity and societal improvement. We extend our impact through the Babson Social Innovation Lab, an action tank powered by Toyota, which incubates people and ideas in the world of the social innovation.

About Babson College
Babson College is the educator, convener, and thought leader for Entrepreneurship of All Kinds®. The top-ranked college for entrepreneurship education, Babson is a dynamic living and learning laboratory where students, faculty, and staff work together to address the real-world problems of business and society. We prepare the entrepreneurial leaders our world needs most: those with strong functional knowledge and the skills and vision to navigate change, accommodate ambiguity, surmount complexity, and motivate teams in a common purpose to make a difference in the world, and have an impact on organizations of all sizes and types. As we have for nearly a half-century, Babson continues to advance Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® as the most positive force on the planet for generating sustainable economic and social value.
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SureWaves MediaTech launches ‘Skynet’

India Breaks Through to the Next Generation Programmatic TV Era

•SureWaves MediaTech launches ‘Skynet’

• Skynet is World’s First End-to-End Programmatic Television Advertising Marketplace

SureWaves MediaTech launches ‘Skynet’


Bengaluru, 27th March 2016: In a first for the global television industry, media convergence pioneer, SureWaves MediaTech today announced the launch of its pathbreaking Programmatic Television Advertising Marketplace – ‘Skynet’. SureWaves’ new offering represents a paradigm shift in the world of television advertising.  Programmatic advertising has been prominent in digital media and has proved to be highly efficient and accountable, but it has not been successfully implemented, end-to-end on television before. Programmatic TV is data driven, technology-based empowerment of the planning, buying, measurement and optimization disciplines of traditional television advertising. Skynet is a first-of-its-kind Programmatic Television Advertising Marketplace that enables marketers to intelligently plan and efficiently buy audiences on broadcast TV channels, akin to digital advertising today. It offers media agencies the possibility of executing advertising campaigns on broadcast channels in a simple, systematic and accountable manner. Agencies on behalf of advertisers can use this platform to seamlessly plan and execute campaigns over a large spectrum of broadcasters.
Traditionally, television advertising planning has been a complex, time consuming process. Moreover, it has been difficult for planners to get instant data on their campaigns, thus prolonging the time for course correction. Skynet seeks to change that with robust technology using sophisticated planning algorithms that guarantee absolute and measurable implementation of a brands’ television campaign. BARC India is the Data Partner for Skynet, ensuring constant and accurate updates on viewership figures and trends. Skynet with its new age technology and far-reaching impact, has already seen widespread interest from leading media agencies in the country.

Mr. Rajendra Kumar Khare, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director – SureWaves MediaTech said, “SureWaves has been at the forefront of many technology driven firsts in the media industry. With Skynet, we are taking this to a whole new level, with a first-of-its-kind Programmatic Television Advertising Marketplace in the world. Skynet will prove to be the tipping point of the television advertising revolution.”

He added, “Skynet is built around the principles of simplicity, transparency and accountability. We believe Skynet will usher in a new era for broadcasters who will be able to monetize TV ad inventories more than ever and for agencies and brands, who will be able to use the medium of television to a potential never seen before. In current times, where digital advertising is gaining prominence and eating into traditional television advertising revenues, Skynet will be the catalyst to fuel further growth of broadcast television advertising industry. The new age Programmatic technology with its efficiency and ease of use can help television hold sway and continue its dominance, as the most preferred advertising medium.”

About SureWaves:
SureWaves is a next-generation media company that is mapping, aggregating and consolidating audiences across diverse consumption markets and consumers across India, through information technology and knowledge tools. SureWaves has a rich portfolio of technology with more than 40 patents filed till date and is supported by – Technology Development Board (A Unit of Ministry of Science and Technology – Government Of India). SureWaves is the winner of many prestigious awards, which recognize the innovativeness of its solutions. These awards include Indian industry's most coveted award for ‘Excellence in Emerging Technologies’, constituted by the esteemed organization, Indian Merchant Chambers(IMC). SureWaves has also been recognized for ‘Breakthrough Product Innovation in R&D’ by The All India Management Association.(For more details refer - www.surewaves.com&www.skynet.tv)
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Usha strengthens its its product range with launch of twelve new air coolers with tagline ‘They keep you cool and look cool too’

                                                                                                                                                                             
New Delhi, March 27th, 2017: Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables company, strengthens its product range with the launch of twelve new air coolers this season. True to its tagline, ‘They keep you cool and look cool too’, this new range is aesthetically appealing and has a taller body that ensures effective air flow. The Usha air cooler range comes with attractive features like honeycomb cooling pads that have a higher water absorption capacity and a dust filter to ensure healthy air flow in the room.

Usha strengthens its its product range with launch of twelve new air coolers with tagline ‘They keep you cool and look cool too’

Usha strengthens its its product range with launch of twelve new air coolers with tagline ‘They keep you cool and look cool too’

Commenting on the new launch, Mr. Harvinder Singh, President-Appliances, Usha International said, “We are all set to introduce new air coolers that are high on the style quotient and on operational performance. With the growing demand for products that support healthy living, we continue to strengthen our product range across price points.”

Two new coolers have been added to the desert cooler range. The Usha PrizmX is designed in a trapezoid shape and provides a better cooling experience.  The Usha Air King has an anti -bacterial tank that helps in reducing bacteria and limits algae growth in the tank. It comes with a digital panel and a remote control with a smart sleep function.

Usha Atom and Usha Slender are the new additions to the personal cooler range. The Usha Atom has been designed with a 9 liters tank capacity and has an easy to carry handle. This compact cooler is fitted with an ice compartment to further lower the temperature and can be operated on an inverter during power cuts.

Additionally, the company offers a premium range of Usha Honeywell air coolers. These coolers come with a copper wound motor that provides longevity and durability. Apart from this, the inbuilt oscillating louvers ensure even distribution of cool air throughout the room.
The Usha Air Cooler range starts from INR 4190/- onwards and the Usha Honeywell range starts from INR 10990/- onwards. These air coolers are available at all leading stores across India. 
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KidZania Delhi NCR, a Global Indoor Theme park, joined hands with Kokuyo Camlin `Unwrapping Happiness’ for NGO Kids


KidZania Delhi NCR & Kokuyo Camlin ‘Unwrapping Happiness’ for NGO kids


27th March, 2017 Mumbai: KidZania Delhi NCR, a Global Indoor Theme park, joined hands with leading stationery and art material marketer -- Kokuyo Camlin to create a unique initiative – `Unwrapping Happiness’ at KidZania, Delhi NCR. In a month long activity conducted by KidZania, children visiting the theme park were encouraged to wrap over 2000 goodies bags with Camlin products, which were then distributed to underprivileged children from the NGO Saraswati Bal Niketan at a glittering event.
KidZania Delhi NCR, a Global Indoor Theme park, joined hands with Kokuyo Camlin `Unwrapping Happiness’ for NGO Kids

KidZania Delhi NCR, a Global Indoor Theme park, joined hands with Kokuyo Camlin `Unwrapping Happiness’ for NGO Kids

KidZania Delhi NCR, a Global Indoor Theme park, joined hands with Kokuyo Camlin `Unwrapping Happiness’ for NGO Kids



Speaking about this initiative, Mr. Viraj Jit Singh – Chief Marketing Officer, KidZania India, said, “KidZania’s vision is to ignite the hearts and minds of kids everywhere by empowering them to make the world a better place. In line with our vision, we support NGO’s and host under-privileged kids at KidZania. KidZania Delhi NCR has already partnered with over 35 NGOs and hosted kids since our launch in May 2016. We thank Kokuyo Camlin for supporting us in this initiative and look forward for such associations that will help empower kids to manage their world better”

Speaking about the `Unwrapping Happiness’initiative Saumitra Prasad, Chief Marketing Officer, Kokuyo Camlin Ltd said,“We have taken our association a step further with KidZania through this initiative of giving away Camlin goodies to these underprivileged kids. It has been a humbling experience to see the sheer joy and happiness on their innocent faces. We look forward to more such initiatives.”

The idea behind this initiative was to empower children to create an impact on the society in the areas of education, environment and wellness. The children from Saraswati Bal Niketan had a gala time at KidZania Delhi NCR. They participated in the games and activities that were hosted for them.  There were overjoyed when they received their goodie bags from representatives of Kokuyo Camlin and KidZania.  The initiative -- `Unwrapping Happiness’ was coined with this very purpose in mind. The ceremony was attended by the representatives of Kokuyo Camlin and KidZania Delhi.

About KidZania Delhi NCR:
KidZania Delhi NCR is built like a city across 96,000 sq. ft. where children can independently explore and choose to role-play from 90+ exciting careers like pilot, surgeon, RJ, chef, fire-fighter among many more. KidZania emulates the workings of a city, complete with a functioning economy and its own currency.

Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be great global citizens.

About Kokuyo Camlin Ltd:
Kokuyo Camlin Limited www.kokuyocamlin.com (formerly known as Camlin Limited)  is in the business of  marketing and selling of art materials and stationery products under flagship brands ‘Camel’ and ‘Camlin’ which have been in existence for more than 80 years . The company offers a wide range of products such as Fine Art materials, scholastic colours and stationery, hobby products, office products, writing and drawing instruments, adhesives and notebooks.

In the year 2011, Kokuyo S&T ltd, a Japanese corporation engaged in the business of stationery, notebooks and school furniture acquired majority stake in the Company. Kokuyo S&T ltd is a 100% subsidiary of Kokuyo Co. Ltd., Japan. Kokuyo S&T’s product line includes office stationery, notebooks and office supplies.

Captions:

Image 1 and 2: Saumitra Prasad, Chief Marketing Officer, Kokuyo Camlin Ltd gifting Camlin goodies to a child from the NGO at an event of “Unwrapping Happiness’’ in KidZania, Delhi NCR

Image 3: Children from the NGO holding Camlin goodies at an event of “Unwrapping Happiness’’ in KidZania, Delhi NCR
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JobsForHer (JFH) celebrates it’s 2nd year of bringing women back to work post sabbatical



Charts out next phase of growth and course of action for its 3rd year of operations

New Delhi, March 27, 2017:  JobsForHer (JFH), an online connecting portal for women looking to restart their careers, marks the end of its successful 2 years and the beginning of its buoyant 3rd year operations this month. On the occasion of turning 2, the JFH team successfully hosted a live chat session on Facebook with Neha Bagaria and her team, to answer queries on restarting careers for women. With a growing presence on social media, the portal is gathering steam and is all set to take on its third year head-on!

JobsForHer (JFH) celebrates it’s 2nd year of bringing women back to work post sabbatical

JobsForHer (JFH) celebrates it’s 2nd year of bringing women back to work post sabbatical

In the past two years, it has not only offered potential candidates the choice to apply for jobs online but has also added resume-writing services, mentorship programs, returnship programs, as well as webinars and live chats.

The portal has grown from strength to strength with its success clearly attributed to a dedicated staff of returnees. The company that started off with a power-packed team of 5 women returnees, is now an energetic 31 member team of restarters, ready to take on the world. In the past two years the team has managed to successfully associate with renowned blue chip companies like Intuit, Sapient, PayPal, Mindtree etc. for their returnee programs.

Elaborating on what spurred the idea of JobsForHer, its Founder Neha Bagaria said, “I found out that 50% of all working women in India drop out of the workforce within 3 years. This is an extremely qualified, experienced and capable talent pool that our economy cannot afford to lose out on. My own experience in getting back to work after taking a 3.6-year of career break was so positive that it made me determined to enable other women to restart their careers as well. Thus, I founded JobsForHer in March 2015, to connect women with all that they required in order to get back to work and achieve their full potential.” A study by UNDP shows that India’s GDP can grow by 27%, if female participation matched males.

Over the last 2 years, JFH found that 57% of women returnees are looking at restarting their careers on a full-time basis and 22% through work-from-home opportunities.

In its 3rd year, JFH is committed to doing everything necessary to enable women to restart their careers and plans to expand its reach, size, and scale up its offerings, to create a larger impact. They plan to partner with more returnee-friendly companies across India to open up their doors to women looking to restart their careers; as well as offer mentorship, networking, inspiration, and career resources to women to help them bridge the gap that is keeping them from embarking on the second phase of their careers. Additionally, it also intends to maintain its 10 times growth this fiscal year as well.

About JobsForHer:
JobsForHer is an online connecting portal that enables women on a professional break to restart their careers. Its vision is to reverse female brain-drain from within the Indian workforce by facilitating various opportunities ranging from jobs to mentorship for  women who are on sabbatical, and help them reconnect with their careers. The dynamic venture works on a freemium model, through which companies are welcome to post job openings for free on its platform and women can apply to them for free.

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