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March 3rd, 2023, Bangalore, India: Quest Global, one of the world’s fastest-growing engineering services firms, today announced it has been Great Place To Work® Certified™ in India. It is the second time that the organization has earned this recognition. The organization last received this recognition in January 2022.

Quest Global fared well on the five critical dimensions of Trust Index™ – credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. The company remains committed to promoting and sustaining a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture, and guiding the firm towards strengthening its aim to be a centenary organization. The successful participation and vote of confidence in the assessment held across the organization by Great Place To Work anonymously helped Quest Global benchmark the people practices in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Colleen Doherty, Chief People Officer, Quest Global, said, “It truly is a proud feeling to be Great Place To Work Certified. The excitement is more this year as our extraordinary people once again ensured the Certification stays with us second time in a row. It says a lot about the culture we have fostered for over 25 years and continue to nurture. Our culture unites us on our journey. It is deeply rooted in everything we do and shines brightest in our behaviours, attitudes, and values.”

She elaborated, “We believe our inclusive work environment is one we each contribute to and can be proud of. We remain committed to prioritizing every employee’s health, safety, and well-being. This esteemed title is an important step towards acknowledging our efforts to embrace diversity and inclusivity in the ever-changing workplace culture.”

Great Place To Work Certification™ is the gold standard that organizations around the globe aspire to accomplish. The recognition is a testament to the organization’s consistent efforts to build and sustain a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. In India, the institute partners with more than 1,400 organizations across 22+ industries annually to help them build a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture designed to deliver sustained business results. The institute’s research shows great workplaces are characterized by outstanding leadership, consistent employee experience, and sustainable financial performance. These organizations can deliver the same experience to all of their employees irrespective of their role, gender, tenure, or level.

The world is all set to celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March and so is Vh1. India’s favourite pop music channel is gearing up to celebrate this day with their specially curated playlist, Vh1 Boss Lady. This playlist will feature some exceptionally talented female singers such as Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Camilla Cabello, Selena Gomez, and others who have dazzled the international music platform/rostrum with their talent. So, get ready for all the fun on the occasion of International Women’s Day with Vh1 Boss Lady, exclusively on Vh1, on 8th March, 12 PM, and 6 PM.

Let’s look at the different genres and artists that you can experience on Vh1 Boss Lady, this International Women’s Day!

Hip Hop

Get ready to witness the energetic rhythm of hip hop music with the leading ladies of the industry. American rapper Nicki Minaj, extremely gorgeous Cardi B, and the supremely talented rap goddess of India, Dee MC will all feature in the hip hop segment of Vh1 Boss Lady. Get ready to groove to their music throughout the day and make your Women’s Day special only with Vh1.

K-Pop
Keeping in mind the growing popularity of K-pop music, Vh1 is all set to bring the best of the same for its viewers. The K-pop section of Vh1 Boss Lady will include some energetic music by the three most popular K-pop female bands, BLACKPINK, TWICE, and (G)I-DLE. Just make sure to celebrate this day with your gal pals on your cozy comfortable couches as you listen to your favorites.

Legends
Talking about Vh1 Boss Lady, how can one forget about the legends of the industry? Artists like singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer, Beyoncé alongside Taylor Swift who is known for artistic reinventions, and Adele who is popular for her melodious voice will be featured in Vh1 Boss Lady. Well, don’t forget to brace yourselves as GOATs from the music world grace the playlist with their iconic music.

Pop
Vh1 is all decked up to celebrate the ladies from the pop genre who have entertained the world with the magic of their musical beats. Megastars such as Camilla Cabello, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus will all entertain you with some of their chart-topping hits. So be ready to shake it off to some great beats with your friends only with Vh1 Boss Lady.

Latinas
What is better than chilling in your room listening to some groovy music in Vh1’s exclusive playlist Vh1 Boss Lady? To celebrate this day, songs by the popular Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, the leading vocalist from Spain, Rosalía, and the gorgeous American singer and actress Becky G will be on the playlist. Tune in to Vh1 and get the party started with all these great ladies and groove on their beats.

Tune into Vh1 on 8th March, 12 pm and 6 pm, and be a part of the musical conclave of Vh1 Boss Lady

Bengaluru, India, March 3, 2023 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and physical security solutions, today announced its inaugural State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from 2,700 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel across a range of titles and organization sizes representing over 11 industries.

Commenting on the survey, Prabhuraj Patil, Commercial Director, Physical Access Control Solutions, South Asia, HID said, “We are grateful for the opportunity to share insights with the security community as part of this year’s State of Security Industry Report. Mapping our industry’s dynamic trends helps provide a deeper understanding of customer needs and challenges. We are confident that our report will help security teams adapt faster and better capitalize on innovative solutions.”

By looking at what’s driving the next innovations and the technology that supports them, the security industry is empowered to create more value for its organizations and its people. Conducted in quarter 4 of 2022, the survey reveals five common threads, as follows:

• Nearly 90% of respondents acknowledge sustainability as an important issue End users are increasingly demanding that suppliers provide footprint transparency in terms of their operations, product sourcing and research and development practices, with 87% of respondents stating that sustainability ranks as “important to extremely important.” Mirroring this trend, 76% said they have seen the importance of sustainability increasing for their customers.To support this growing demand, security teams are leveraging the cloud and the Internet of Things, even more, to optimize processes and reduce resources. Additionally, new products and solutions are being strategically developed to address sensible energy usage, waste reduction and resource optimization.
• Most organizations still need to fully embrace identity “as-a-service” (IDaaS) to support hybrid work The majority of survey respondents—81% of them—stated they are offering a hybrid work model. As an example, 67% of respondents state that multifactor authentication and passwordless authentication are most important to adapting to hybrid and remote work, while 48% point to the importance of mobile and digital IDs.Interestingly, the survey also reveals almost half of the organizations aren’t quite ready to implement a comprehensive IDaas strategy.
• Digital IDs and mobile authentication to propel many more mobile access deployments Identification and authentication are more commonly completed via mobile devices, including smartphones and wearables. The growing popularity of digital wallets from major players such as Google, Apple and Amazon is a key driver of this trend. And expanded capabilities allow smartphone users, for example, to add keys, IDs and digital documents directly in the wallet app. These include, but are not limited to, drivers’ licenses in eight states, verifiable COVID-19 vaccination information, employee badges, student IDs and hotel room keys. Commercial real estate companies (40%) are outpacing other verticals as large commercial real estate firms are leveraging mobile access as part of their larger tenant experience apps, according to the HID survey.
• Nearly 60% of respondents see the benefit of contactless biometrics Biometric technologies represent a major break from more conventional means of access control. Using biometrics as an additional authenticating factor (e.g., biometric scans to verify an individual’s physical identity) can help organizations eliminate unauthorized access and fraud. The importance of this trend is exemplified in the survey data, which shows that 59% of respondents are currently using, planning to implement, or at least testing biometric technologies in the near future.
• Supply chain issues continue to be a concerning factor, but optimism begin to emerge According to the survey, 74% of respondents say they were impacted by supply chain issues in 2022, although 50% are optimistic that conditions will improve in 2023. Most affected are commercial real estate companies, with 78% citing supply chain problems as their main concern. More than two-thirds of organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees indicate that they were highly impacted by supply chain issues in 2022, but they are also the most optimistic that these issues will resolve in 2023.

By better understanding the aforementioned topics, security professionals will be better prepared to adapt faster, deliver exceptional digital plus physical experiences, and capitalize on breakthrough innovations in solutions and services. Read the survey in its entirety here.

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New Delhi, India | March 03, 2023: Yatra Online Limited (“Yatra”), India’s leading corporate travel services provider and one of India’s leading online travel companies, has announced their partnership with Delhi Capitals for the much-awaited maiden edition of the Women’s Premier League (‘WPL’). Delhi Capitals, a franchise team co-owned by India’s eminent business groups JSW and GMR Group, is regarded as one of the world’s leading sports franchises. With women cricket taking center stage in the country, this partnership will celebrate and empower women in sports.

The T20 cricket tournament for Women organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is being looked at as a game-changer in women sports. Women’s cricket and players have long wished for the WPL, which will now be a reality within a week. With all eyes on the tournament, it will rapidly become a platform to inspire younger talent from different parts of the country to realise their full potential and have a presence and voice at the world stage right from the hinterlands.

Commenting on the partnership, Dhruv Shringi, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, Yatra Online Limited said, “At Yatra, we have always been ahead of the curve and we believe in supporting platforms that reflect the same vision. As a leading corporate travel services provider and one of India’s leading online travel companies, we are extremely proud to partner with Delhi Capitals, Women’s Premier League. Indian women are making significant strides in sports today and inspiring the entire country. We are happy to be a part of this journey of Delhi Capitals players as they make a historic  debut in this format in the coming days. We are sure that WPL will garner eyeballs and win the hearts of millions of cricket fans across the country and globe ”

Dhiraj Malhotra, CEO, Delhi Capitals on the announcement said, “It’s our privilege and honour to have Yatra Online Limited on board as our official partner for the Women’s Premier League 2023. Yatra.com is synonymous with travelling far and high, and we are certain that the leading online travel company will play a huge role in the growth of Delhi Capitals as a brand.”

The initial season of the WPL begins on March 4^th 2023 and will be broadcast in India on the Sports18 TV channel and the Jio Cinema app. Overall, the Yatra Online Limited and Delhi Capitals partnership is a win-win for both parties, as it allows them to leverage their respective strengths and capabilities. This partnership has the potential to drive value for both Yatra and the Delhi Capitals, while also providing a great experience for cricket fans across the country.

Delhi, 3rd March, 2023: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and leading jewellery brands, has launched the #HerMilestones digital campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day. The campaign aims to inspire and empower women by honoring their achievements and celebrating their strength, resilience, and perseverance.

The digital campaign features Kalyan Jewellers’ regional ambassador Pooja Sawant, who reflects on the challenges she has faced and the milestones she has achieved as a womanpreneur. The campaign pays tribute to incredible women who are making a difference every day, from all walks of life, breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes in their respective fields.

“We believe that women deserve to be celebrated every day, but International Women’s Day is a special opportunity to recognize and honor the contributions of women around the world,” said Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director – Kalyan Jewellers. “Through this campaign, we are attempting to empower and inspire women to continue pushing boundaries and reaching new heights.”

To further encourage and engage women across the country, regional brand ambassadors Ritabhari Chakraborty and Kinjal Rajpriya shared their personal stories of milestones through an Instagram Live event. The event aimed to inspire fans and encourage them to share their personal experiences with Kalyan Jewellers, creating a platform that highlights the diverse achievements and challenges faced by women hailing from different cultures, backgrounds, and communities.

The stories gathered from this crowd-sourced initiative are being featured on the social media channels of Kalyan Jewellers with the hashtag #HerMilestones. The brand hopes to create a powerful collection of narratives that inspire women to pursue their dreams and celebrate their milestones.

Mumbai, March 3rd, 2023: MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery gold & silver refinery, is commemorating World Wildlife Day through its limited-edition silver coins that were created in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund.

In order to raise awareness about wildlife conservation, the ‘Nature & Nurture’ series by MMTC-PAMP features a mother and cub together in their natural habitat. Through this association, MMTC-PAMP hopes to contribute towards stopping the degradation of the planet’s natural environment.

The coins come in 31.1 gms 999.9 purity silver and feature four iconic species- Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, Asian Elephants, and Asiatic Lions. This year World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the theme “Partnerships for wildlife conservation” and this partnership between MMTC-PAMP and WWF is aimed at raising awareness towards building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

Speaking on the collaboration, Vikas Singh MD & CEO said, “Our collaboration with WWF India is a significant stride towards driving awareness around their conservation efforts. As the leading trusted brand for precious metals in the country, we are pleased to present the 999.9+ purest silver collectibles featuring India’s most iconic and endangered species, crafted to the highest standards of purity with MMTC-PAMP’s unmatched Swiss craftsmanship. These limited-edition silver collectibles are ideal for gifting. The purchase of each coin furthers a strong message that can be your contribution towards preserving nature and raising awareness towards excellent initiatives undertaken by WWF India. We are excited about this initiative and the impact beyond business this would create.”

These exclusive purest 999.9+ silver collectibles offer unmatched Swiss craftsmanship, and purity beyond compare and mark a token of togetherness, warmth, and love that a family shares. These individually serial-numbered limited-edition coins come in bespoke display packaging and remain ideal for gifting. Every coin created by MMTC-PAMP goes through a rigorous purification process to ensure 999.9 + purity of the metal.

Each product bought from MMTC-PAMP offers positive weight tolerance, which guarantees that every coin or bar weighs more than the listed weight, ensuring the highest value for investment.

Udaipur, 3rd March 2023: On the 75th Anniversary of Khanij Divas, Hindustan Zinc’s four mines – Zawar Group of Mines, Rajpur Dariba Mine, Kayad Mine and Sindesar Khurd Mine received the prestigious 5 Star Rating Mines award by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Mr Pralhad Joshi Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, awarded Hindustan Zinc at the 17th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals at the National Fire Centre, Nagpur.

Hindustan Zinc’s four mines received the award for their efforts and initiatives in sustainable mining. Hindustan Zinc has been continuously taking initiatives to achieve the goal of Net Zero by 2050. For its sustainability mission, the company has developed a roadmap that includes more than $1 billion in investments over the next five years to convert diesel-operated vehicles to battery-operated vehicles.

On this occasion, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, of Hindustan Zinc said, “With the prestigious 5 Star Rating, Hindustan Zinc is honoured to be recognized as a leader in sustainable mining by the Ministry of Mines and the Government of India. Our commitment to safe, smart, sustainable mining operations is ingrained in our culture which also keep us an integral part of the nation’s development. We continue to make progress on different environmental and energy conservation initiatives in line with our country’s goal of net zero by 2070″. Hindustan Zinc is a pioneer in the sector, continually deploying transformational and sustainable technologies in pursuit of sustainable mining.”

GADIYA GROUP has been in real estate sector since 1990. Hundreds of housing projects have been successfully completed & handed over to thousands of people in the last 31 years. Gadiya Group is now coming up with the ‘Wedding Destination Club’ in Aurangabad i.e. “MANGALAM WEDDING DESTINATION CLUB”

“Mangalam Wedding Destination Club”. Is the first Wedding Destination Club’ in Aurangabad (Mauje Puri, Gangapur Taluka, Marathwada) and it is a Grand Royal project spread around 22 acres.

Just 3 km away from Aurangabad–Pune Highway & 28 km away from Aurangabad.

Mangalam Wedding Destination Club is facilitated with luxurious 160 Cottages Rooms, 3 Big Lawns, Banquet Halls, Parikrama-Amphitheater, Carnival Photoshoot Garden, Club House, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, and Children Play Garden Etc.

Mangalam Wedding Destination Club has 3 Wedding Lawns i.e. 1 – Rajasthan Theme, 2 – Mughal Theme, 3 – Indo-Western Theme.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• One full-fledged Event/Wedding (1 Lawn, 1 Banquet Hall & 40 rooms for 2 days) in Membership tenure.

• Every Year 2 days & 2 nights free stay for 15 years.

• 15 years membership for the club house, restaurant, and children play area and other sports facilities.

• Members covered under Membership – Husband, Wife & 2 Children.

• Membership you can transferable, sellable & you can also gift.

• Lawn & Banquet Hall would be well decorated with appropriate seating arrangement.

• Members can avail special discounts on accommodation & dining.

• Membership does not include the amount of catering but quality catering will be provided if required at a reasonable price.

• All other event related additional requirements would be provided under one-roof on extra cost.

• Pure vegetarian only.

*Terms and Conditions apply

• Contact for more details : 70 91949194

• For site Visit Mauje Puri, Dhoregoan, Tal. Gangapur, Dist. Aurangabad (MS) – 431133.

• OUR WEBSITE – www.mangalamweddingdestination.com

MEMBERSHIP COST:

• GOLD membership is 6 lakhs + GST. Initial Booking amount is Rs 2 Lacs + GST. Remaining after project Completion.

• SILVER membership is available at Rs 4.5 lakh + GST. Initial Booking amount is Rs 1.5 Lacs + GST. Remaining after project Completion

This offer is Valid till 30th April 2023.

3 March 2023: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata will host ‘Unplugged: Best of the UK’, a three-day photography exhibition in collaboration with Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA) and Bengal Heritage Foundation (BHF) at ICCR, Kolkata from 10 to 12 March 2023.

The photography exhibition will showcase a wide array of visual narratives about the United Kingdom taken by people from Kolkata and London. We believe this pictorial confluence will further strengthen the people to people links between Bengal and Britain.

The ‘Best of the UK’ photography exhibition is part of the GREAT British Season that British Deputy High Commission Kolkata is hosting to celebrate the United Kingdom and India’s shared living bridge. We are organising an array of programs and events to showcase our past, present and future links in culture, education, sports, technology, and tourism as part of this season.

Mr. Peter Cook, Acting British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata said: “The Great British Photo Exhibition is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the strength of our shared heritage that lives on in the people of this great city. As a Bengali-born British Citizen, I can say with passion and some personal pride that our heritage is not only worthy of our past but also offers the promise of a prosperous partnership in the future. Thank you to our friends and partners at IBSA and BHF. Do come and see this fantastic exhibition.”

Mr. Subrata Paul, President, IBSA said: “Indo British Scholar’s Association (IBSA) is proud to partner with British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata, and Bengal Heritage Foundation, for hosting The Great British Photo Exhibition, on 10-12 March 2023. This one of its kind photography exhibition is celebrating the enduring relationship between UK, India and West Bengal. The Photo Exhibition is going to act as a Living Bridge between India and U.K., especially for Indians having U.K. connections through education, work, and cultural relationship. Photographs will evoke fond memories for people, who have connections with the U.K. and are visiting the exhibition. Landscapes, monuments, architecture, sports, and transport visuals of the U.K. will help people to reminiscence their stay in U.K. I wish the exhibition a great success.”

Mr. Suranjan Som, President, BHF said: “Photography has been a fascinating art and science for me, where one captures a moment in time, to cherish it forever. With the advent of digital, and now mobile, photography, in the past few years, science has been largely democratized, hence it is now the quality of content and artistry of the capturer that trumps. The United Kingdom provides a significant canvas of photographic opportunities from the rolling hills of the countryside to the bustling streets of the city. Every shot tells a unique story, and every photographer brings their own vision to the frame. Let’s showcase the beauty and diversity of this great nation through photography.”

Bengaluru, 3rd March 2023: Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today announced attainment of the 5 million passenger vehicles production mark. The Company achieved this milestone today and amidst much fanfare, the employees celebrated this milestone in a unique way where the Tata Motors family and the much admired, New Forever range of Tata cars and SUVs came together to create the 50-lakh formation. This milestone is testimony of the popularity of its cars among the Indian customers.

Commenting on this historic milestone, Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. said, “Today marks a celebratory moment in the history of Tata Motors as we celebrate our 5-million production mark milestone. This journey, from each million to the next, has been one replete with its fair share of ups and downs. We have been changing India with every new product intervention. Every Innovation was with the idea of building the nation. The brand is respected by its customers for bringing several new technologies and we express our gratitude for the tremendous support by our customers who have made this landmark achievement possible. We owe this milestone to our employees, suppliers, channel partners, government for their continued support. At Tata Motors, we remain committed to continuously innovate and be a leading stakeholder in moving the future of mobility ahead in India with safer, smarter and greener solutions.”

To celebrate the 5-million production milestone, Tata Motors will roll out a celebratory campaign for customers and employees in India. Through the campaign, Tata Motors will deck-up its dealership and sales outlets with branded outfits and the signatory mnemonic to mark the milestone. The Company will continue month-long celebrations across its manufacturing locations and regional offices.

Tata Motors achieved the 1 million production mark in 2004, the second million in 2010 and reached the 3 million mark in 2015, and rolled out its 4 millionth car in 2020. In what serves as a testimony to the Company’s strong product portfolio and increasing consumer connect, Tata Motors was able to stride ahead from 4 million cars to the 5 million within three years, despite Covid-19 and Semiconductor shortage crisis which plagued the global automotive industry. Since 1998, Tata Motors has introduced some iconic brands that have stood the tide of time, played an integral role in shaping the motoring landscape in the post-economic liberalization era and are still popular in many households across India.

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