Archives March 2024

In honor of Women’s Day, Reliance Jewels, one of India’s leading and rapidly expanding jewellery brand launched an exclusive collection celebrating versatility and strength of women.

The new collection with its captivating and unique designs, seamlessly transitions from rings to pendants, offering a fusion of style and functionality. The multi-purpose collection serves as an enduring symbol of admiration and gratitude for the remarkable women in our lives, who balance work and family effortlessly.

March 6, New Delhi: India’s journey towards becoming a formidable five trillion-dollar economy is underscored by its commitment to fostering inclusive growth across all segments of society. With an aim to double the number of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) engaged in formal sector employment and strengthening the entrepreneurial landscape, the American India Foundation (AIF) unveiled DI-verse; a groundbreaking initiative at their annual flagship event – Future of Livelihoods, on Tuesday.

DI-verse is dedicated to transforming workplaces into inclusive environments committed to the social and financial advancement of PwDs. Following strategic disability-inclusive hackathons, which brought together 29 dedicated champions – persons with disabilities, corporate DEI leaders, and accessibility experts – a comprehensive blueprint for accountability measures for inclusive workplaces was developed, mindful of all 21 disabilities under the 2016 RPwD Act. Building upon this foundation, AIF now proposes to acknowledge and celebrate corporations who actively promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities – not only skill-based positions but also high-paying leadership job roles.

At the launch of DI-verse, the Chief Guest – Shri Rajesh Agarwal (IAS), Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice, and Empowerment, said, “With lakhs of PwDs seeking opportunities within India Inc., DI-verse platform looks very promising. It converges with the government’s economic vision to have more inclusive employment strategies, which can help harness the untapped potential of PwDs to propel India’s growth story forward. Linked to Divyangjan Rojgar Setu PM Daksh Portal, AIF will be able to serve 10 million PwDs across India to bridge the yawning gap between the demand and supply of their employment opportunities.”

Mr. Matthew Joseph, Country Director of AIF, emphasized the broader societal impact of inclusive livelihood initiatives, saying, “Entrepreneurship and employment emerge as viable avenues for individuals with disabilities to achieve financial independence and resultant self-sufficiency. Inclusion is not just about economic empowerment; it’s about building a society where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. AIF through its ABLE program has been at the forefront of disability inclusion for over a decade and through DI-verse, we aspire to create a more equitable and diverse society where every individual is valued.”

Mr. Kamesh Sanghi, Director of Livelihood at AIF, highlighted the significance of DI-verse in the landscape of inclusive development, stating, “At the core of our approach is a comprehensive certification program. We aim to become the leading certification provider, guiding corporations in integrating accessibility seamlessly into various facets of their operations, including communication strategies, policies, infrastructure, and hiring practices.”

AIF’s Future of Livelihoods event with the theme of ‘Advancing Disability Inclusive Ecosystem Through Technology and Collaboration’ drove a seminal discourse on collaboration, diversity, and organizational excellence, bringing in 120 subject matter experts, industry leaders, academicians, government officials, and DEI experts to advance the cause of employment and entrepreneurship for individuals with disabilities, extending beyond economic considerations while embracing broader societal inclusion and empowerment.

Through thought-provoking events and dialogues AIF aims to catalyze systemic changes that dismantle existing barriers and promote disability-inclusive cultures across public, private, and multinational sectors. It seeks to double the number of PwDs engaged in formal sector employment and strengthen the entrepreneurial landscape in India.

DI-verse is an offshoot of AIF’s leading program – Ability Based Livelihood Empowerment (ABLE), which has trained over 18,000+ PwDs and provided jobs to 10,000+ candidates through partnerships with 1,800+ inclusive employers. AIF’s initiatives span from sign language courses for corporate employees, national job fairs for PwDs, to an inclusive policy toolkit, and an AAA certified accessible job portal, catering to remote and inclusive employment for PwDs. Linked to Divyangjan Rojgar Setu PM Daksh Portal, this portal is poised to serve 10 million PwDs across India. With the launch of DI-verse, AIF’s commitment to inclusivity takes a giant leap forward.

Picture Caption from Left to Right – Mr. Matthew Joseph, Country Director of AIF; Shri Rajesh Agarwal (IAS), Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice, and Empowerment; JayKumar, National Manager, Disability Inclusion, AIF; Mr. Kamesh Sanghi, Director of Livelihood at AIF

KAI India, a leading name in personal grooming products, offers the CAN Face Razor for Women. This revolutionary product is designed to give women a painless and effortless way to achieve smooth, flawless, and radiant facial skin, free from unwanted hair. KAI India is the Indian subsidiary of Japan’s leading brand KAI, with over a 115-year legacy in crafting exceptional beauty tools.

The CAN Face Razor is easy to use, glides smoothly on the face, and leaves the skin feeling softer, brighter, and clear. With its specially designed blade using PTFE Technology, the razor requires less force while shaving, and its special coating keeps the blades rust-resistant, durable, and sharper for an extended period.

The double-coated stainless steel blade, with protective skin guards, make shaving safe and avoid any cuts or skin abrasions. The anti-slip handle ensures a perfect grip, providing smooth and precise shaving. The protective blade cover makes it travel-friendly and protects the blade from dust.

Mr. Rajesh U. Pandya, Managing Director, KAI India, said, “The CAN Face razors are safe, suitable for all skin types, and even removes the tiniest of hair with precision. After using the CAN Face Razor, the skin will be smoother, making it the perfect canvas for better application of skincare products and makeup. Shaving facial areas will become a lot easier in just a few minutes.”

The KAI India CAN Face Razor is available on their website www.kaiindiaonline.com and all other leading e-commerce platforms for INR 279/- only. Say goodbye to unwanted facial hair and welcome smooth, flawless, and radiant skin with KAI India’s CAN Face Razor.

Founded in Seki in 1908, KAI group products have cult status in Japan. The brand is known for its high-quality beauty care and personal grooming products integrating practical aesthetics with refined craftsmanship providing well-designed, innovative houseware, and beauty care products that are used widely in day-to-day lives.

Japan-based KAI Group made a foray into the Indian market by setting up a manufacturing facility spanning over 30,000 sq mt in Neemrana, Rajasthan. KAI brings over 800 years of Japanese legacy of forging blades, directly to Indian households with its kitchenware range. KAI Also offers high-precision beauty and personal care products to Indian consumers adding value to their daily life. They are determined to provide products prepared with detailed R&D and superior Japanese technology. With its clear vision and mission, KAI is marching forward towards becoming a household name in India.

6 March, New Delhi: As a dynamic player in the hospitality industry, Roseate Hotels & Resorts has continuously demonstrated its commitment to the growth and development of its human capital. In line with this, is the establishment of the Roseate Learning Centre, a dedicated space designed to foster self-paced learning.

Led by the visionary CEO, Kush Kapoor, Roseate Hotels & Resorts has embarked on several pioneering initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of its associates.

Through the integration of the LobsterInk Learning Management System, associates have access to a comprehensive array of educational modules covering various aspects of hotel operations and management. Partnering with LobsterInk, a subsidiary of Ecolab USA, brand Roseate has brought globally recognized training materials and resources to its associates. The platform offers training videos, materials, quizzes and assessments, with completion badges recognized and linked to individual appraisals, incentivizing learning and growth.

Furthermore, the implementation of LobsterInk empowers Heads of Departments (HODs) to monitor and track the progress of their teams in a transparent manner, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Complementing the digital learning platform are specialized programs such as the Professional Development Programme (PDP) and the Back-To-Basics Programme (B2B), designed to enhance managerial skills and reinforce customer-centric values among associates.

Recognizing the importance of language proficiency in the hospitality industry, the hotel chain has also introduced Spoken English Training for colleagues, enhancing their communication skills and self-confidence.

In its commitment to nurturing future leaders, Roseate Hotels & Resorts has launched the Executive Development Programme, providing intensive training to fresh hotel management graduates. Additionally, the Roseate Mentorship Programme identifies and supports promising students from select institutions, offering internships and training opportunities to groom them for future leadership roles within the organization. “The idea behind setting up of Roseate Learning Centre is to bridge the gap in the industry, upskill our workforce and also create new opportunities for them in the hospitality industry. Our commitment to continuous learning is evident in the initiatives that we have undertaken. By investing in our people, we are not just building a workforce, we are building a community of empowered individuals who are ready to take on any challenge and drive our industry forward,” explains Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts.

Looking beyond internal training initiatives, Roseate Hotels & Resorts is exploring partnerships with academic institutions offering hospitality education, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Through collaborations and sponsorships, brand Roseate aims to foster a culture of skill development and innovation among aspiring hospitality professionals.

Monthly skill-based competitions sponsored by Roseate Hotels & Resorts offer a platform for young talents to showcase their abilities while strengthening the brand’s presence within the academic community.

With its holistic approach to training and development, it continues to set new standards in hospitality education, ensuring its associates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in an ever-evolving industry landscape.

Bengaluru, India | March 6, 2024: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today announced significant additions to its flagship Akamai App & API Protector product, including advanced defenses against sophisticated application-layer distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The enhanced Layer 7 DDoS protections now precisely detect and mitigate short DDoS attack bursts and use client reputation scores for improved rate limiting. An additional new capability, URL Protection, ensures the availability of mission critical URLs, APIs, and microservices by smartly prioritizing legitimate traffic during highly distributed attacks.

App & API Protector also now features Browser Impersonation Detection, which uses machine learning to gain deeper insights into browser behaviors while minimizing false positives and enabling more effective detection of malicious bots.

Additional capabilities now available to App & API Protector users include:

• Simple Start Onboard — Simplifies and speeds self-service onboarding and new application set-up in just a few clicks
• CVE Protection Catalog — Provides insights to prioritize security efforts in alignment with Akamai’s protections, and allows customers to search the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database to determine Akamai’s active protective measures against a vulnerability, as well as assess threat level and access CVE details
• Client-Side Protection & Compliance — Akamai Client-Side Protection & Compliance assists customers in adhering to PCI DSS v4 regulations and meeting numerous industry and global compliance standards
• Advanced SOCC Services — Now available for customers seeking personalized support and prioritized escalation paths through our Security Operations Command Center (SOCC), these services allow users to stay ahead of the most sophisticated cyberthreats
• Web Security Analytics Updates — Simplifies operations and boosts analytics capabilities, including customizable dashboards, configuration change indicators, webhook alerts, and shortened deep links for easier sharing

“The evolution of Akamai App & API Protector highlights our focus on innovation and a customer-centric approach,” said Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Application Security at Akamai. “These machine learning enhancements and shared telemetry across Akamai are designed to strengthen and simplify web application and API defense. They provide the strategic edge necessary for businesses to thrive in today’s digital economy.”

“We love working with Akamai. They consistently deliver great reliability and performance through their solutions, which are also fully compliant with the latest security regulation,” said Jerome Etienne, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Groupe Rocher. “The team is pretty much an extension of our own, acting in a highly professional manner and always available if we need any help. They have enabled us to delight our customers with safe and efficient shopping experiences.”

The newly announced capabilities reflect Akamai’s dedication to enhancing the security posture of its clients. App & API Protector gives customers proactive, intelligent defense solutions equipped to handle the threats of today — and tomorrow.

Kolkata, 6th March, 2024: Techno India Group Academia – South Kolkata won the 2nd prize at the prestigious World Science Congress Poster Making Competition held at Jadavpur University on 1st & 2nd March, 2024.

The competition, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from numerous schools, showcased exceptional talent and creativity from young minds passionate about science and innovation. The same was mentored by Subhro Saha, assistant teacher at Techno India Group Academia. Techno India Group Academia’s team comprising Shuvankari Biswas, Tiyasha Guha, Sohini Dey and Subhasree Roy from Class XI, demonstrated exemplary skills and dedication, earning them the well-deserved 2nd position.

The event witnessed fierce competition from various renowned institutions including A.K. Ghosh Memorial School, who secured the 1st position, and Silver Point High School, clinching the 3rd position. Other notable participants included Shri Shikshayatan School, Jodhpur Park Boys School, and Maha Devi Birla, among 24 other esteemed schools.

“Securing the 2nd Prize at the World Science Congress Poster Making Competition is a tremendous honor for Techno India Group Academia – South Kolkata. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to promoting innovation and academic excellence. We take great pride in the dedication and creativity of our students and faculty, whose efforts have led to this recognition for our institution. This success not only showcases our strength in scientific pursuits but also highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding education,” said Prof. Manoshi Roychowdhury, Co-Chairperson, Techno India Group.

Techno India Group Academia – South Kolkata committed to nurturing young talents and fostering a culture of innovation and scientific inquiry among its students.

Bengaluru, 6th March, 2024: Cosmo Sunshield, to be launched business vertical of Cosmo First, specializing in premium window films, announces participation in the iDAC Expo from 7th-9th March 2024, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Cosmo Sunshield will display its wide range of premium window films in Stall no A01 at iDAC Expo.

The company will be manufacturing various types of window films for automotive and architectural films including safety films, with plans to further expand by including additional categories. iDAC serves as a platform for Cosmo Sunshield to meet a new set of customers, distributors, and industry peers from the infra, development, architecture, construction & automotive sectors to meet their demands and share the company’s sustainable offerings.

Sharing his views about the participation, Sanjay Chincholikar, Business Head, Cosmo Sunshield says, “iDAC is an exciting opportunity to introduce our premium window film products to new audiences in the western region. As iDAC is known for bringing innovative solutions in the building material Industry, Cosmo Sunshield brings to this forum its innovative window films. We will be displaying our sun protection and safety varieties to visitors including architects, designers, building consultants, etc. Our sun protection window films offer benefits like reducing air conditioning energy consumption by up to 10%, rejecting over 99% of UV rays, reducing glare, and providing up to 95% privacy. The safety films protect against glass shatter.”

These window films will be available in transparent and several eye-catching colours, can be glued to the glass windows/facade to help in thermal/heat reduction thereby reducing electricity bills and enabling resilience & safety. Further, they also provide UV and infrared ray rejection as well as aesthetics to the interiors and exteriors of a building. Over the past few decades, Cosmo First has emerged as a preferred partner for global brands with a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and sustainability. On similar lines, Cosmo Sunshield is driving sustainability forward with its unique energy-saving window films, contributing to a greener and more environmentally responsible future.

Sangli, 6th March 2024: As a step towards strengthening the brand’s retail footprint across the country, ASUS India, Taiwanese tech giant today announced the launch of an exclusive store in Sangli. The new exclusive store is spread across 410 sq. ft. and is set to host an extensive range of electronics and computer hardware, including the ASUS flagship products such as Vivo book, ZenBook, Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops, Gaming Desktops, All-in-One Desktops, and accessories. This is the brand’s 1 st exclusive store located in Sangli taking the total count of 21 AES stores in Pune Branch (West Region), 6 th  AES Store & 1 st Pegasus store in South Maharashtra region.

 Talking about the expansion, Jignesh Bhavsar, National Sales Manager – PC & Gaming Business, ASUS India, said, “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our retail footprint in India. West India being an important market for us, the inauguration of the new brand store in Sangli will play a pivotal step towards empowering consumers across different regions of the country with a unique experience of our latest innovation. With a strategic retail expansion approach, we will continue to create more interaction and new touchpoints for our users.”

Mumbai, 6th March, 2024 – Leading education software company, Educational Initiatives (Ei) recently announced that HCL Group has made an investment of INR 166 crore to acquire a minority stake in the Company.

Founded in 2001, Ei is a leading B2B education software company that provides schools with research-backed assessments and personalised adaptive learning solutions to help improve learning outcomes at scale. Ei has more than 1 million paid users for its two offerings: Assessments (Ei ASSET and Ei CARES) and Personalised Adaptive Learning (Ei Mindspark) and is present in India, UAE, South Africa, and Singapore.

“We have demonstrated our ability to improve learning outcomes and empower school teachers to achieve their intent of every child learning well regardless of their parent income. I’m excited to welcome HCL Group as investors who share our vision of leveraging the best of pedagogy & technology to improve learning outcomes for millions of students in India and around the world”, said Pranav Kothari, CEO, Ei.

Shikhar Malhotra, Director, HCL Group said, “We’re thrilled to invest in Ei; it is a great organization with technological prowess and a commitment to effecting positive societal change. The organization offers a distinctive blend of scalable technology, impactful social initiatives, and sustainable growth.”

Remarking on the investment, Gopal Jain, Managing Partner at Gaja Capital said, “Ei is a rare example of resilience, high growth, pedagogy and technology coming together in their vision of solving one of the biggest problems of our age – helping every child learn with understanding. ”

Ei stands at the forefront of education with 23 years of pedagogical research, analyzing 5 billion data points to understand student learning patterns. Leveraging cutting-edge research and technology, Ei has developed a suite of assessment and adaptive learning products for both students and teachers. These innovative tools have shown significant enhancements in learning outcomes across subjects.

Ei has a market leading presence in India and the UAE. The company is now looking to expand in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Saudi Arabia and is exploring business partnerships in these markets with companies that align with Ei’s mission. The company has also developed offerings like Ei ASSET Arabic to suit the local needs of these countries. Ei is looking to acquire Edtech product companies focused on improving learning outcomes in their respective regions.

Its adaptive learning product, Ei Mindspark, has undergone three independent third-party evaluations by researchers at J-PAL, IDInsight, Harvard and Oxford and is proven to deliver 300% to 700% improvements in learning outcomes compared to the respective control groups in these studies. The B2B Edtech company uses advanced analytics to identify learning gaps and has integrated generative AI into its products to improve students’ reading, writing and speaking experience. It is also investing in discovering how technologies like machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) can aid in student learning. Ei’s newest assessment product, Ei ASSET Computational Thinking and Ei Mindspark Computational Thinking help prepare students for critical 21st century skills. Ei continues to build content specifically for tackling Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) as part of India’s national mission to ensure children can read and do basic math in younger grades. As part of NEP, Ei has been a technical partner to strengthen assessments at CBSE, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Nagaland.

Educational Initiatives’ (Ei) products have garnered global recognition as among the most innovative and impactful in the field, with accolades from prestigious entities like UNESCO, the World Bank, Brookings Institute, and numerous leading publications, all highlighting EI’s cutting-edge technological contributions to education

[Barcelona, Spain, March 05, 2024] During the MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei successfully hosted the Huawei Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit under the theme of “Leading Digital and Intelligent Infrastructure, Accelerating Industrial Intelligence.” Huawei invited global customers, partners, and industry leaders to explore and share their innovations and practices in digital and intelligent transformation for industries and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Besides, Huawei officially launched ten industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions, and a series of new flagship products, to meet the needs of customers at different stages of industrial transformation.

Li Peng, Corporate Senior Vice President, President of ICT Sales & Service, Huawei, said, ” From the information age to the digitalization age, each transformation has brought huge possibilities. Now, we’re entering an intelligent world, and the best way to predict the future will be to create it. Huawei will double our efforts to offer more intelligent digital infrastructure products and solutions that accelerate the intelligent transformation of industries. We will work hard to be a reliable partner for others on this journey.”

Industrial Digitalization Is a Key Step for Embracing the Intelligent World

To embrace the intelligent world, Huawei believes that the industrial digitalization is a key step. Now, as industrial digitalization enters the deep-water zone, Leo Chen, President of Enterprise Sales, Huawei, pointed out that, we must manage data “computing, transmission, and storage” power in a coordinated manner, integrate the data from different scenarios into one unified cloud data foundation, and reach more traditional industries and core businesses, so as to support many industry customers on their digitalization journey and embrace the intelligent world.

Leo Chen, said, ” ‘Phase transition’ is a term in physics that can be used to describe the revolutionary effect of digital and intelligent transformation — meaning it will not only bring a higher level of growth but also bring about an entirely new economic dynamic. By achieving greater efficiency and productivity, we can ultimately create a better life for every individual. We are fully committed to working with all parties to accelerate the digital transformation across all industries and embrace the intelligent world.”

Huawei officially launched ten industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions and a series of new flagship products

Huawei cooperates with customers and partners to accumulate successful practices of digital transformation, and explores intelligent transformation. In 2023, Huawei introduced the intelligent transformation reference architecture to guide industrial customers in their digital and intelligent transformation.

Huawei focuses on ICT products and technologies, and builds an open ecosystem to aggregate partners and developers and build leading digital and intelligent infrastructure.

Huawei believes that differentiated solutions must be provided to meet customer requirements in different scenarios, helping customers achieve digital and intelligent transformation by phase.

For large-scale industrial customers with diversified services and complex scenarios, Huawei launched ten industrial digital and intelligent, including National Cloud Solution 2.0, Smart City, Smart Classroom 3.0, Medical Technology Digitalization, Digital CORE, Intelligent Factory, Smart Airport Fully Connected Fiber Network, Perimeter Security with Fiber Sensing, Smart Railway Perimeter Detection, ITS 2.0, Intelligent Power Distribution (IDS), Oil and Gas Pipeline Safety Management Solutions. In addition, Huawei released several product portfolios, including the Campus Digital Platform, Multilayer Ransomware Protection (MRP) 2.0, and Perimeter Protection Site.

Addressing the needs of small- and medium-sized customers with relatively simple business scenarios, Huawei leverages its leading practices in collaboration with partners to build open, lightweight, scenario-specific solutions featuring high cost-effectiveness, differentiated leadership, and serviceability. This initiative helps SMEs achieve their digital and intelligent transformation goals, with over 30 scenario-based solutions developed in collaboration with partners. For the extensive small and micro-sized customers with simple scenarios, Huawei launched the HUAWEI eKit brand in 2023. These products are designed with features including easy to buy, sell, install, maintain, learn and use. During the summit, HUAWEI eKit unveiled new products for SME offices, budget hotels, primary and secondary schools, commercial stores, clinics, community hospitals, real estate, and restaurants, etc.

In addition, Huawei remains committed to innovation and building leading ICT products to meet evolving customer needs. Huawei has launched new flagship products in data communications, optical network, data storage, and lightweight converged O&M.

David Shi, Vice President of ICT Marketing and Solution Sales, Huawei said, ” Huawei recognizes that each customer has its own specific needs and challenges. As digital and intelligent transformation continues to progress, Huawei is dedicated to developing scenario-based, cutting-edge, green, and low-carbon products and solutions to meet customer needs.”

Huawei Works with Partners to Create a Bright Future for the Intelligent World.

Sustainable and thriving ecosystems are essential for Industrial intelligent transformation. By the end of 2023, Huawei had more than 40,000 partners in the enterprise market worldwide, helping customers achieve business success.

Ernest Zhang, President, Global Partner, Commercial & Distribution, Enterprise Sales, Huawei, said: “Huawei will continue to work with partners, adhering to the principle of ‘shared benefits as the bridge, integrity as the foundation, and rules as the guarantee’. We will continuously optimize partner development policies, build healthy and win-win partnerships, and join hands for a shared era of success.”