Network security stands as a cornerstone in the realm of cybersecurity, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding an organization’s invaluable data and systems from malevolent cyber threats. In today’s digital landscape, the proliferation of cybersecurity brands offering diverse network security solutions can render the selection process daunting for businesses. Therefore, in this comprehensive listicle, we aim to explore and delve into the top-tier cybersecurity brands renowned for their reliability in delivering robust network security solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern enterprises.

Cisco:

Cisco is a trusted brand in the cybersecurity industry, and its network security solutions are among the best in the market. Its security solutions include firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and VPNs that help protect your organization’s network against cyber-attacks.

Fortinet:

Fortinet is a leading cybersecurity brand that offers a broad range of network security solutions. Its security solutions include firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and VPNs. Fortinet’s network security solutions are known for their robustness, scalability, and ease of management.

Noventiq:

Noventiq is a leading global solutions and services provider in digital transformation and cybersecurity, headquartered in London. The company enables, facilitates, and accelerates digital transformation for its customers’ businesses, connecting over 80,000 organizations across a comprehensive range of industries with best-in-class IT vendors, alongside its own services and solutions. With around 6,400 employees globally, Noventiq operates in approximately 60 countries with significant growth potential in multiple regions. In May 2023, Noventiq announced its intent to list on Nasdaq through a proposed business combination with Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.

Palo Alto Networks:

Palo Alto Networks is a renowned cybersecurity brand that provides advanced network security solutions. Its security solutions include next-generation firewalls, threat detection, and prevention systems, and secure access solutions. Palo Alto Networks’ network security solutions are known for their intelligence, automation, and high-performance capabilities.

Juniper Networks:

Juniper Networks is a well-established cybersecurity brand that offers a broad range of network security solutions. Its security solutions include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security analytics. Juniper Networks’ network security solutions are known for their reliability, scalability, and ease of management.

The cybersecurity brands listed above are some of the most reliable brands for network security. They offer advanced network security solutions that can help protect your organization’s sensitive data and systems from cyber threats. When choosing a network security solution, it’s essential to consider factors such as reliability, scalability, and ease of management. With the right network security solution, you can enhance your organization’s cybersecurity posture and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks

Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel invites you on a gastronomic journey to the vibrant land of Gujarat, featuring the renowned Mumbai-based home chef, Poonam Dedhia. Delve into the essence of the region’s culinary heritage like never before with their exclusive Gujarati Classics Experience, available for lunch and dinner at Feast, the all-day dining outlet of the five-star hotel.

 Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel is renowned for its dedication to nurturing home cooks, exemplified by its thriving series of Indian Culinary Treasures, which actively empowered home cooks in their culinary ventures. Guests can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Kutchi and Kathiyawadi cuisine as Chef Poonam Dedhia brings traditional recipes to life, cherished for generations. Poonam’s culinary journey has been adorned with prestigious events at notable hotels, showcasing her dedication to the culinary arts.

 One can delight in a myriad of meticulously crafted dishes, each capturing the diverse essence of the region’s flavor. From the soft and fluffy Khaman Dhokla to the aromatic Thepla, and from the comforting Kadhi Khichdi to an assortment of savory and sweet chutneys and pickles, each bite tells a tale of regional heritage and craftsmanship.

 Whether you are a seasoned aficionado of Indian cuisine or an adventurous foodie eager to explore new flavors, this culinary experience promises to be an unforgettable fusion of taste and tradition. Join us at Feast and embark on an adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds and offer a flavoursome journey like no other.

 Date: 8th – 17th March 2024
Location: Feast, Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel
Timings:
Lunch: 12:30 P.M – 03:00 P.M
Dinner: 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Hyderabad, March 08, 2024.……The SAEINDIA and BVRIT college on Friday celebrated Women’s Day at a special event BAJA SAEINDIA 2024 at its Narsapur campus.

It was an occasion to celebrate Women in Mobility said , . Women drive innovation in transportation. They are at the forefront of the mobility industry. Cummins India, a company today has a 40% representation of women in the company

Speaking further Dr Vohra who is the AllIndia Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) Distinguished Visiting Professor asked Why women are better than men? and if they can bear the excruciating pain of childbirth, they can do any job, he said. Women are equally stronger physically than men and mentally stronger than men.

The celebrations featured a few highly accomplished women in the automobile industry. They include Shivani Parmar, National Rally Driver from Mumbai; Khushbhoo Gupta from Hero Moto Corp, Gayatri Kemburu of Renault Nissan Tech; Elangeswari from Detroit Engineering Products; Gunnam Lasya, Senior Manager Tata Motors and Dr. H Sujana of BVRIT College

Dr. H Sujana of BVRIT College said women should believe in themselves. According to a Harward Survey, men believe in themselves more than women do.

Gayatri Kemburu of Renault Nissan Tech said it is a mind block of people that women can’t work in men-dominated industries such as manufacturing. It is no longer a men-dominated industry.

She added that 62% of Vietnam’s population works in the mobility sector. Whereas in India just 15 to 20%.

Sri Vishnu Institute of Technology, a girl engineering college’s 200 plus girls who worked on and produced more than 10 all-terrain off-road vehicles over a while proves their capabilities said Gunnam Lasya, Senior Manager of Tata Motors. Lasya is an alumnus of that college.

In Tata Motors more than 2000 women work in the all-women assembly line for Tata Safari and Harrier SUVs, shared Lasya, who is a crash safety lead at Tata Motors.

Diversity brings profit to the organization, said Gayatri. Companies are doing an exclusive diversity recruitment drive, she said.

The government is also emphasizing diversity. More and more industries are trying to recruit more women in old and new roles said Khushbhoo Gupta from Hero Moto Corp,

All the women in mobility shared their journey. Then they participated in a panel discussion. Deepti Singh, Deputy General Manager, Renault Nissan Tech, will moderate the panel discussion. She is also a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassador of Renault Nissan.

The Women in Mobility program recognized and featured women leaders in the mobility sector, who have been exemplary role models to many. These women leaders shared their career experiences, and the learning they have acquired, and further inspired and empowered the budding leaders to excel in their professional journey.

The goal of this program was to increase the number of women in the field, facilitate a platform to share opportunities & explore synergies and provide tools for growth

The special attraction of this celebration was the “Women’s Exclusive Mini-Endurance Race’ of all-terrain road electric buggies.

Hyderabad, March 08, 2024…. While most Engineering colleges in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, withdrew core branches of Engineering, BVRIT Narsapur Campus and Sri Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram gave emphasis and importance to core branches of Engineering such as Mechanical, Automobile, Chemical, Civil Engineering and others. Poor admissions in core engineering branches are no doubt a cause for concern. But management has the social responsibility to sensitize students and parents about the importance of core branches, said Sri K V Vishnu Raju, Chairman of Sri Vishnu Educational Society (SVES).

He was inspecting sledge pull tests(where all-terrain vehicles built by students will pull a tractor. It is an evaluation test) of all-terrain off-road electric vehicles the students built to participate in the endurance test tomorrow. Mr Raju also toured the entire campus and interacted with students who came from 70 colleges across India. BVRIT Narsapur is the proud host of BAJA SAEINDIA 2024, a national-level engineering student out-of-classroom education event. This event came to Telangana, and thanks to BVRIT’s continuous participation and efforts, it was held in Hyderabad for the first time. The event is being organised first time in South India at BVRIT Narsapur campus, Mr. Vishnu Raju added.

To encourage core branches of education we have introduced Chemical Technology and Pharmacy at the graduation level, shared Mr Vishnu Raju.

The job opportunities are decreasing in the IT industry. The many new-age engineering streams are interdisciplinary. So, no one need not worry much about any particular core branch of engineering. All future jobs need engineers with interdisciplinary skills. BAJA SAEINIDA competition gives practical knowledge and experience to budding engineers.

If PM Modi’s dreams of making India a hub of the semiconductor industry become a reality, then we will need more engineers in core branches. The core branch engineers in future will be like IAS officers, he explained

Today’s cars are more automated. They are no longer mechanical cars. They are smart electrical devices. These all need engineers of cross-discipline, Mr Raju shared

The management must create excitement around core branches of engineering. The students of the core branches must be made to realize and feel proud about their stream, he said.

The Telangana government last year unveiled Telangana Mobility Valley, India’s first new mobility-focused cluster to accelerate the growth of sustainability mobility in the country. Telangana Mobility Valley (TMV) aims to attract investments of around Rs 50,000 crore and generate more than 4 lakh jobs in the next 5 years. If that becomes a reality imagine the kind of jobs it generates and gives jobs to core branch engineers, he added

Many educationists and leaders of the SVES who accompanied Mr Raju felt that the honeymoon with IT Jobs was over. Core branches of engineering are back reckoning and are in demand.

8th March 2024: VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, showcased its range of innovative products at the UP Agrotech 2024. Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Brajesh Pathak visited the VST stall at the Agrotech 2024 and checked out various innovative products from the company. He also appreciated the frugal manufacturing approach taken up by VST Tillers Tractors in developing Smart Farm Machines and acknowledged VST’s role in helping small and marginal farmers across the country increase their income. The products displayed by VST at the exhibition were also appreciated by farmers and scientists of the Research Institute for their quality and adaptability to taking multiple operations with different attachments.

The innovation seen with the VST 932 DI Owners’ Tractor released with Frugal Engineering concepts, this 32 HP Cat Tractor has unique features in the segment including multiple PTO options like Reverse PTO, MID PTO, and Independent PTO along with a fully synchromesh gearbox enabling the owners to perform all challenging task at their farm with ease. The Tractor has higher power, torque, and greater fuel efficiency making it versatile to handle all tasks.

Another unique Tractor showcased by the brand is VST 929 DI DUAL TRAC which can manage the narrowest working in the sugarcane field while operating with the standard track in other fields. VST’s Series 9 range of tractors are equipped with multiple features to meet the growing needs of farm mechanization at orchards, vineyards, and horticulture farms. In line with its commitment to revolutionizing farm mechanization for small and marginal farmers, VST also displayed its SMART FARM MACHINES at the exhibition. The VST 165 DI, a 16 HP electric start power tiller with sit and drive arrangement, and the 95 IGNITO, a 9 HP Tiller, first in its class Electric Start received excellent response for the innovation and efficacy in enhancing agricultural productivity. These products are widely used for both Dry Land & Wet Land Operations, Inter-cultivation, Earthing-up, Land preparation, etc. Although smaller in size, these products are available with multiple attachments to handle the growing demands of mechanization in Sugarcane, Turmeric, Vegetable Crops, Horticulture Crops, Floriculture & Plantation Crops.

VST also displayed a wide range of Electrical Water Pumps engineered to deliver efficient water transfer and irrigation solutions to the farm community, ensuring optimal crop growth and yield. The pumps are manufactured using Automatic Coil Winding and CNC technology, along with durable materials that ensure long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance.

The wide range of products from 2 HP to 50 HP under ONE VST umbrella were appreciated by the business community willing to explore profitable ventures in this Farm implements segment.

Organized by The Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, AGROTECH 2024 was held from March 1st to March 3rd at the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This edition of Aggrotech 2024 saw a significant turnout of 30000+ farmers and delegates. U.P AGROTECH 2024 acted as a comprehensive program featuring a Development Meet on Uttar Pradesh Agriculture, informative sessions, an exhibition, and farmer workshops. Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research is the world’s premier research institute on sugarcane under the Government of India’s Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Hanover, March 8, 2024. Continental achieved its financial targets in the past fiscal year, taking the DAX company a step closer to its mid-term targets as it continues to defy the challenging conditions. The geopolitical situation, additional inflation-related costs of around €1.4 billion, exchange-rate effects and high costs for special freight all had a considerable impact on performance. Continental also presented its strategy for increasing value creation and achieving its mid-term targets at its Capital Market Day in December 2023.

For the current fiscal year, the technology company is targeting an increase in sales and earnings (consolidated sales: around €41.0 billion to €44.0 billion, adjusted EBIT margin: around

6.0 to 7.0 percent). Continental expects the margin to improve further, particularly in the Automotive group sector, thanks mainly to the cost-cutting measures, price adjustments and efficiency improvements adopted last year. The goal is also to achieve above-market growth.

“The past fiscal year posed major challenges for us with geopolitical uncertainties, persistent strains on the supply of semiconductors, and inflation,” said Continental CEO Nikolai Setzer at the annual press conference in Hanover on Thursday, adding: “We achieved our goals for 2023 and made improvements toward achieving our mid-term targets, despite the challenging conditions. For this, my special thanks go to our around 200,000 employees worldwide. I’m proud of our team, because together we made substantial progress. In 2024, we will once again tackle the challenges facing us head on and pursue our goals for the year with determination.”

Adjusted operating result increases by 31.6 percent in 2023

In the past fiscal year, Continental achieved consolidated sales of €41.4 billion (2022:

€39.4 billion, +5.1 percent). Its adjusted EBIT was €2.5 billion (2022: €1.9 billion, +31.6 percent), corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 6.1 percent (2022: 4.9 percent). All three group sectors contributed to the improved adjusted EBIT margin.

Net income increased to €1.2 billion in 2023 (2022: €67 million, +1,635 percent). Adjusted free  cash flow was €1.3 billion (2022: €200 million, +547 percent).

“Thanks to an improvement in operating earnings and a reduction in inventories and receivables, we significantly increased our adjusted free cash flow. We therefore slightly exceeded our cash flow target, which speaks to our financial strength,” said Continental CFO Katja Garcia Vila.

Dividend proposal of €2.20 per share

Based on the updated distribution strategy of 20 to 40 percent of net income, the Continental Executive Board will propose a €0.70 increase in the dividend to €2.20 per share for the past fiscal year. At around 38 percent, the distribution to shareholders is at the upper end of the defined range and would amount to around €440 million in total.

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7 All market prices are quotations of the Continental share in the Xetra system of Deutsche Börse AG. Data source: Bloomberg.

Market outlook and forecast for fiscal 2024

In 2024, Continental expects the global production of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles to change by -1 to 1 percent. Last year, this increased by almost 10 percent compared with 2022 to more than 90 million vehicles. For the global tire-replacement business, the technology company expects sales volumes to develop by 0 to 3 percent.

Higher costs for wages and salaries – expected to amount to around €500 million – will weigh heavily on the earnings position in fiscal 2024, with around half of these costs attributable to the Automotive group sector.

Based on these assumptions and given the exchange rates at the beginning of the fiscal year, Continental anticipates consolidated sales for 2024 of around €41.0 billion to €44.0 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of around 6.0 to 7.0 percent.

Continental expects the Automotive group sector to generate sales of around €20.0 billion to

€22.0 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of around 3.0 to 4.0 percent.

For the Tires group sector, Continental forecasts sales of around €14.0 billion to €15.0 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of around 13.0 to 14.0 percent.

Continental anticipates sales in the ContiTech group sector of around €6.6 billion to €7.0 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of around 6.5 to 7.5 percent.

Capital expenditure before financial investments is forecast to be around 6.0 to 7.0 percent of sales.

Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be around €0.7 billion to €1.1 billion.

“In the current year, we are targeting an increase in sales and in the adjusted EBIT margin for the Continental Group. Despite high special expenses, we expect the corridor for adjusted free cash flow to be only slightly below that of the previous year,” said Garcia Vila.

For one thing, payments for the buyback of shares in ContiTech AG will impact free cash flow by around €500 million in 2024. The background in this regard is that in order to strengthen Continental’s liquidity during the financial market crisis, the company sold 24.9 percent of its shares in ContiTech AG to Continental Pension Trust e. V. in 2009. The shares were then bought back in order to restore the original ownership structure. Continental AG therefore once again fully owns ContiTech AG, which now operates under the name ContiTech Deutschland GmbH.

Furthermore, Continental anticipates additional special expenses of around €500 million. These relate to the carve-out of the Original Equipment Solutions (ContiTech) and User Experience (Automotive) business areas, as well as the measures already announced in the Automotive group sector to strengthen competitiveness. In total, it therefore expects special expenses of around

€1 billion, which will impact adjusted free cash flow in fiscal 2024.

Automotive improves: adjusted EBIT margin of 1.9 percent; order intake of €27.1 billion

In the Automotive group sector, sales increased by 10.8 percent to €20.3 billion (2022:

€18.3 billion). Automotive significantly increased its adjusted EBIT margin compared with the previous year to 1.9 percent (2022: -0.3 percent). The improvement in earnings was attributable in particular to higher production efficiency thanks to a more stable material supply, strict cost discipline and a lower special freight volume.

In addition, Continental further increased order intake in the Automotive group sector. The technology company generated orders worth around €27.1 billion last year, confirming its strong position in terms of purchase-relevant future technologies. Year-on-year, the order volume increased by around 16 percent (2022: more than €23 billion).

The order from the exclusive partnership with Aurora contributed to this. Together, Continental and Aurora will bring autonomous trucking systems to the mass market – starting with the USA by 2027. Just a few weeks ago, they defined the design and architecture of the future driverless system, reaching this development milestone less than a year after their partnership began.

Tires delivers stable profitability: adjusted EBIT margin of 13.5 percent

The Tires group sector delivered stable profitability despite weak tire-replacement markets in Europe and North America, achieving sales of €14.0 billion (2022: €14.0 billion, -0.3 percent). At

13.5 percent, the adjusted EBIT margin was higher than in the previous year (2022: 13.1 percent). The margin improvement was mainly due to the continued high share of premium tires and a strong end-of-year business in Europe.

With the UltraContact NXT, Continental last year launched the most sustainable production tire currently on the market. It has been available to tire dealers in Europe since July 2023. Comprising up to 65 percent renewable and recycled materials, it combines a high share of sustainable materials with maximum safety and performance. It therefore has the highest possible rating (“A”) of the EU tire label in all performance categories (rolling resistance, wet braking and exterior noise).

Continental has also established a strong position in the tire original equipment segment for electric vehicles. The 10 highest-volume manufacturers of electric vehicles currently all place their trust in tires from Continental.

ContiTech stronger: adjusted EBIT margin of 6.7 percent

The ContiTech group sector performed positively despite a weak industrial environment, generating sales of €6.8 billion (2022: €6.6 billion, +3.7 percent) and an adjusted EBIT margin that was up significantly year-on-year at 6.7 percent (2022: 4.7 percent).

In May last year, ContiTech also launched a strategic realignment aimed at enhancing the group sector’s impact and efficiency, improving customer and market proximity and further expanding its industrial business. Alongside this, the group sector also strengthened its industrial business through company takeovers, fully acquiring the printing technology business of Trelleborg, for example.

This step expanded the technology company’s range of surface solutions in the field of printing technology at the same time as boosting its business with industrial clients. Continental also acquired the conveyor and maintenance company Vertech AB, a leading service provider for the mining industry in Sweden and Norway. This acquisition marks an important next step toward

ContiTech’s goal of offering its industrial customers in Sweden and other northern European countries a comprehensive package of products, services and solutions.

Number of employees

At the end of 2023, Continental had around 200,000 employees (+1.9 percent compared with the end of 2022). The number of software and IT specialists increased slightly to around 22,000 worldwide.

Bengaluru, India (8th March 2024)—According to upcoming ISACA research, more than half of organizations (55 percent) believe it is crucial for an organization to have a digital trust framework. To meet this need, global IS/IT association ISACA has launched a new framework designed to help organizations focus on trust holistically by leveraging technology securely, increasing collaboration, reducing reaction times to unforeseen events, focusing on brand management and improving financial performance through enhanced trust.

The Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF) and portfolio of resources helps organizations understand the practices they can undertake to impact their trustworthiness and reputation by addressing the key components of digital trust: integrity, security, privacy, resilience, quality, reliability and confidence.

According to ISACA’s upcoming State of Digital Trust research, the benefits of high levels of digital trust include enhancing positive reputation (71 percent), having more reliable data for decision-making (60 percent), and experiencing fewer privacy breaches (60 percent) and fewer cybersecurity incidents (59 percent), and stronger customer loyalty (56 percent). Digital trust, defined as confidence in the integrity of the relationships, interactions and transactions within an associated digital ecosystem, can also strengthen an organization’s bottom line.

“High levels of digital trust ultimately improve financial performance by lowering the risk of impact of data and cyber breaches and associated regulatory fines,” said Shannon Donahue, ISACA chief content and publishing officer. “Organizations can also see greater gains from responsible digital investments, and the Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework helps with both of these.”

Following an earlier beta release that enabled ISACA to include expert input from around the globe into the final version, the newly released Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework focuses on the elements of people, process, technology and organization, drilling down into the domains of culture, human factors, emergence, enabling and support, direct and monitor, and architecture to provide organizations with trust factors, practices, activities and outcomes as part of their digital trust journey. The framework is designed to be compatible with many existing frameworks and best practices, including COBIT, ITIL, GDPR, and numerous ISO and NIST standards.

“Strengthening digital trust is not just a one-time exercise, but a continuous practice of proactive relationship building between enterprises and stakeholders that is both responsible and profitable while also addressing underlying ethical questions,” says Rolf von Roessing, member of the ISACA Digital Trust Working Group and lead developer of the framework, and partner and CEO at FORFA Consulting AG. “Having a framework to guide organizations as they integrate trustworthiness into their technology and business operations ensures that they are covering all ground, minimizing risk and maximizing impact.”

ISACA is also publishing an interactive guide to help organizations effectively use the framework in a format that is innovative and new to the organization. The DTEF Interactive Guide allows users to explore the content of the framework with 3D modeling, use cases, and a visual experience. A DTEF Implementation Guide and the Introduction to the Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Short Course are also available. ISACA also has issued the Digital Trust Board Briefing, available exclusively to members for 60 days, followed by a wider public release.

“In a tech and business landscape that is transforming more quickly than ever, digital trust is a key differentiator in advancing resilience, reputation, and ultimately, organizational success,” says Erik Prusch, ISACA CEO. “Implementing digital trust practices must be intentional, and ISACA is equipping enterprises with transformational tools to build trust with their stakeholders and see positive impact.”

Gurugram, 8th March 2024: Breakthrough, an organisation making gender-based violence unacceptable by transforming the culture that permits violence, celebrated International Women’s Day in six districts across Haryana including Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Rohtak, Jhajjar, and Gurugram. The week-long event, themed Steps Toward Equity – Let’s come together and start with equality, highlighted the importance of inclusivity and aimed to raise awareness about the challenges women and girls globally face.

Breakthrough collaborated with the Women and Child Development department of government of Haryana to organise a series of events such as community discussions, video screenings, and seminars on women’s rights and street plays. In addition, Breakthrough organized demonstrations at Gram Panchayat levels to highlight the barriers that stand in the way of women’s ambitions.

Arty Senior Manager and State Lead of Haryana, Program team, Breakthrough said “Even in today’s ever-changing world, it is evident that gender equality remains a significant concern. Girls are often held back from pursuing their aspirations due to a society that favours men. However, there is gradual progress as girls and women have begun to challenge these societal norms and redefine what is considered normal. In Haryana, we actively engage with over 100,000 girls and women to promote a shift in norms. It is a great joy to witness adolescent girls, along with their parents and other female stakeholders such as Sarpanch, Ward Panch, Aaganwadi workers, and ANMs, taking the initiative to drive discussions on gender norms and discrimination. These remarkable individuals are truly making a difference in their communities.”

Sub Division Officer Rajesh Kumar Soni from Haryana Civil Services emphasized that “education is the key to unlocking all avenues in society. Unfortunately, women’s rights are often neglected. However, both genders should have equal rights in society, and only education can pave the path.”

Mr. Surjeet, the Tehsildar of Bhorakalan village in the Pataudi block of Gurugram, says, “it is important to underscore the importance of collective responsibility in tackling challenges faced by girls. He advocated for a culture of zero tolerance towards violence and highlighted the need for seeking departmental support to address any such issues, fostering a proactive approach towards positive change.”

In Karnal, a seminar featuring a street play was organized at Government Women’s College in Basatada, Karnal district. Dr. Meenu Anand, head of the Women’s Cell, and Women Safety Officer Savita joined Sub Divisional Magistrate Rajesh Kumar Soni in support. Women’s Safety Officer Savita underscored women’s rights vigilance, while Sub Division Magistrate Rajesh Kumar Soni advocated for gender equality through education.

The celebration in Karnal was particularly noteworthy. A seminar featuring a street play was organised at Government Women’s College, where women’s rights vigilance and the significance of Women’s Day were emphasized. Furthermore, a rally featuring adolescents, youth, and women driving tractors, bikes, and cycles demonstrated the community’s resilience and determination to challenge gender norms and advocate for equality.

Women, teenage girls, and TCLs celebrated this occasion with a power walk, a Tata Motors movie screening, and interactive activities in the Faridpur community of Karnal. TCLs, Anganwadi workers, youth, and villagers gathered in the Pathargarh neighbourhood of Panipat to paint a wall, signifying their unification and appreciation of the sacrifices made by women.

In Gurugram, the TCLs initiated the festivities with a five-day theatre workshop, which concluded with a powerful performance. They also led the first Women’s Day Celebration in the Sidhrawali community, hosting shows across three Gram Panchayats. Participants engaged in a Signature Campaign, pledging their commitment to combat gender-based discrimination, symbolizing their dedication to the organization’s message.

Team Change Leaders organized the first Women’s Day Celebration in the Sidhrawali community, featuring six shows across three Gram Panchayats. Through captivating performances, the campaign aimed to inspire change and raise awareness. Breakthrough videos were showcased in the Harchandpur community, featuring motivational tales such as “Lal Lal Ankhiyo Se Ghuro Na Piya” and “Harshini Kanekar: Fire Fighter.” The celebration was further enriched with dancing, drumming, and a lively performance by our Rising Kishori group, symbolizing empowerment and unity. Breakthrough’s Women’s Day celebration served not only as a commemoration but also as a testament to the collective effort to promote gender equality and empower women and girls in the community. Through these diverse activities and engagements, Breakthrough continues to champion gender equity and inspire change in Haryana’s communities.

Barcelona, Spain, March 07, 2024 During MWC 2024, Turkcell, Turkey’s technology leader, signed important collaborations with Huawei, the world’s leading information and communication technology provider in three areas. According to the agreement, Turkcell and Huawei, in the coming period, will carry out studies focused on the development of 5.5G, green technologies and artificial intelligence supported next generation networks.

Under the MOUs, the two companies will research on several 5.5G technologies including Ambient IOT(Passive IoT), RedCap(Reduced Capability) and will also work together in the development of 5.5G networks. They will aim to reduce carbon footprints together through deep-mode energy saving in GPON(gigabit-capable passive optical network), the use of solar energy and green energy in the fields, ALPS solution and energy efficiency in WDM Networks. They will also initiate the ‘Joint Innovation’ to implement artificial intelligence-based, user-centric and self-optimizing networks.

Turkcell General Manager Dr. Ali Taha Koç said in his statement about the cooperation, “As Turkcell, we continue to cooperate with leading national and international companies in order to carry the development in the field of technology to the highest level. In collaboration with Huawei, we are expanding our joint innovation efforts for 5.5G and green technologies as well as artificial intelligence- based network automation. We see the agreements as an important step for the development of nnovative technologies in the field of telecommunication.”

Speaking after the signing ceremony, Phillip Gan, Huawei Senior Vice President said: “As leading solution partners in technology, we are developing our cooperation with Turkcell for joint innovation in 5.5G and green technologies as well as artificial intelligence-based network automation. Our aim is to achieve common success by considering green development with our cooperations. With the new technologies we produce with Turkcell, we aim to make people’s lives easier and contribute to sustainability.”

Turkcell and Huawei surpassed data download speeds of 10 Gigabits per second using 5.5G (5G Advanced) technology in a 5G test lab last week. This test, which stands out as an important step in Turkcell’s R&D and test studies within the scope of 5G and beyond new generation technologies, has achieved a breakthrough success in mobile internet technologies.

MWC Barcelona 2024 will be held from February 26 to February 29 in Barcelona, Spain. During the event, Huawei will showcase its latest products and solutions at stand 1H50 in Fira Gran Via Hall 1. With the 2024 commercial launch of 5.5G, Huawei is collaborating with operators and partners around the world to pursue exciting new innovation in networks, cloud, and intelligence. Together, we will drive 5G business and foster a thriving industry ecosystem, creating a new era for intelligent digital transformation. For more information.

Pune: British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, in partnership with UK universities, has announced the launch of British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM programme. This prestigious scholarship is designed for female STEM graduates wanting to pursue their Masters’ in the UK.

The presence of women in STEM fields is essential for promoting diversity, ensuring a range of perspectives, and driving innovation. Their presence not only addresses gender disparities but also enriches the workforce with unique skills, ultimately advancing scientific and technological progress for the benefit of society. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum, women account for 27% of India’s STEM workforce. This represents a small fraction considering that women make up nearly 43% of STEM graduates in India.

25 scholarships are reserved for women STEM scholars from India and other South Asian countries. These are across five UK higher education institutions – Queen Mary University of London, Anglia Ruskin University, Greenwich University, The University of Southampton and Coventry University. The scholarships will empower the beneficiaries to advance their careers in STEM and facilitate their ability to drive research and innovation in their home country by immersing them in the expertise of the UK’s esteemed STEM fields. The UK is currently ranked third in the world for citable research, with 55.2% of all UK publications the product of international research collaborations.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa, health coverage fees, and English language support. The scholars can pursue courses like Data Science, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Civil Engineering Management, Intelligent Healthcare, Actuarial Science, among others.

Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE, Director Education India, British Council, said, “Almost half of the world’s population is female and represents half the potential brain power of researchers and innovators. The global challenges facing the world can only be addressed through science and research and we cannot solve these problems with one hand tied behind our backs, with only one half of the population working towards the solutions. Gender equity is not just a nice idea, it is essential for the progress of mankind. Through programmes like the Women in STEM Scholarships, we aim to provide the financial assistance needed for women to pursue their education and unleash their full potential in STEM fields, thereby driving transformative change and contributing to the sustainable development goals in a more meaningful way.”

Since 2020, the programme has awarded over 300 scholarships. In the 2023-24 global cohorts, 92 scholars were enrolled in their selected courses. So far, 52 Indian women have been awarded the scholarships and pursued their one-year postgraduate studies in the UK. Through these scholarships, British Council maintains its commitment to creating opportunities for women to succeed in a globalised world and gain global credentials in STEM fields.

The scholarship aims to inspire young women to remain in STEM fields by supporting their progression towards leadership roles and fostering networking opportunities with peers both in their region and in the UK. The scholarship also welcomes applications from women with dependents, offering additional support. The application deadlines vary depending on the university, typically between March and April 2024.