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Technip Energies, a world-leading engineering and technology player for the en ergy transition, has on boarded 317 young trainees in India this year through its campus outreach programme across its offices in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Modular Manufacturing Yard in Dahej, Gujarat. This talent acquisition drive included participation in campus placements across leading engineering institutions  including IITs and NITs.   Notably, around 60% of these hires are women, reaffirming Technip Energies’ commitment to gender equality and diversity. Globally, Technip Energies has 30.5% women employees and 22% women in leadership positions, aligning with the company's ambitious targets. In 2023, Technip Energies hired 52% women in its global graduate intake.   “ We consider Diversity and Inclusion as business priorities. We are cultivating behavioural change to boost innovation and collaboration, delivering tangible results in gender representation at all levels ,” said Judy Man...

“My sculptures reflect my artistic journey, with each material—whether it’s ceramics, wood, metal, or terracotta—offering a new way to express myself. With over 25- years of experience his work shows the depth, sensitivity, and creativity. His exhibition at the Cholamandal artists village he expresses himself at the physical level using ceramics, wood, metal, Terracotta and acrylic. An ambitious sculptor Dr. Jawahars works in various mediums explores the elements and principles of art thus creating a different dimension and allowing the viewer to experience every aspect of 3d sculptures. His art experience of over twenty five years and his qualifications as an academician in India and abroad helped him broaden his intellectual horizons. His sculptures possess the qualities of power, sensitivity, three dimensional depth and originality of form. With a honorary doctorate in fine arts from International Peace University Stuttgart, Germany(2021).Dr. Jawahar continues to work at Muscat,...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das, announced the launch of two new product offerings built by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) at the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2024. These new offerings include Bharat BillPay (BBPS) for Business, designed to streamline business-to-business (B2B) transactions across different ERPs and accounting platforms, and UPI Circle, which enables delegate payments to users. These payment solutions are aimed to enhance inclusivity, security, and efficiency of India’s digital payment ecosystem. The launch took place in the presence of Shri Nandan Nilekani, Non-Executive Chairman, Infosys and Advisor to NPCI, and Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, NPCI. Bharat BillPay for Business (B2B Platforms) The RBI Governor announced the expansion of BBPS services to cater to business enablement platforms, streamlining B2B payments and collections. This development is expected to ...

Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has successfully concluded the Chennai segment of its Risk to Resilience World Tour in India. The event welcomed over 60 attendees from 35 organizations, representing a significant milestone in a tour encompassing seven Indian cities. This tour follows last year’s extensive global engagement across 60 countries, including visits to five major Indian cities so far. Under the theme “Innovation Meets Adrenaline,” the event facilitated in-depth discussions on contemporary cyber resilience, the integration of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) with Attack Surface Risk Management (ASRM), and effective strategies for cloud risk mitigation. Sharda Tickoo, Country Manager for India & SAARC at Trend Micro, emphasized the strategic importance of Chennai for Trend Micro, stating, “Chennai has long been a cornerstone of Trend Micro’s strategic growth in India, with over 16 years of deep-rooted partnerships with leading enterprises....

Chennai, 27 th August, 2024: Apollo Children's Hospital has marked a groundbreaking milestone in pediatric cardiac care by successfully performing the Fontan procedure without surgical intervention. This achievement, led by Dr. Neville AG Solomon, Head of the Cardiac Department, and Dr. CS Muthukumaran, Head of Interventional Cardiology, represents a significant leap forward in treating complex heart conditions in children. With a track record of over 6,500 open-heart surgeries and 10,133 interventional procedures, Apollo Children's Hospital has established itself as a leader in pediatric cardiac care. The hospital's Interventional Cardiology Division, under Dr. Muthukumaran's guidance, has become India's largest center for advanced procedures such as ductal stenting in infants as small as 1.2 kg and VSD device closures for babies weighing just 4 kg. Dr. Neville AG Solomon, Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Apollo Children's Hospital said, "Our holistic ap...

To provide superior financial benefits for senior citizens, DCB Bank is showcasing its Senior Citizen Fixed Deposit scheme, Tax Saver Fixed Deposit, and the innovative DCB Health Plus Fixed Deposit. These offerings are designed to address the specific needs of individuals aged 60 and above, combining competitive interest rates, tax advantages, and additional health-related benefits to enhance financial security and well-being for retirees DCB Fixed Deposit for senior citizens offers competitive interest rates ranging from 4.25% to 8.55% per annum for specified duration of the deposit. It provides flexible tenure options from 7 days to 10 years, along with an overdraft facility of up to 80% of the FD value without breaking the deposit. Senior citizens can also choose from flexible interest payout options (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annual) and enjoy value-added services such as a complimentary 25 leaves cheque book and doorstep banking services. The scheme is easily accessib...

Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women – BMC & ICWO – Indian Community Welfare Organisation organized Awareness Programme on Anti-Human Trafficking and The Management, Staff & Students of Sustainability and Environment cell in Association with IQAC with STUDENTS' ExNoRa 3rd year Installation on 23rd August 2024 at Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women – BMC, Korattur, Chennai.   Welcome address was rendered by Dr.Umadevi, Assistant Professor, Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women – BMC and the Purpose of the orientation & Basic Facts on Human Trafficking by highlighted by Mr.A.J.Hariharan, Secretary –   ICWO. During the orientation 200 students participated in the Awareness Program. ICWO will aims to create Awareness on Anti Human Trafficking, Prevention of Child Marriage, Child Labour and Child Sexual Abuse.   To STOP Child Abuse, Let’s start reporting, Call Childline 1098 Or Please call 9087 161 161.

PadelPark India, a comprehensive ecosystem and market leader dedicated to the sport of Padel in India, received a boost with a fresh round of funding, led by Mr. Parth Jindal, Founder of JSW Sports and Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS).   Padel is a racquet sport with its roots in Mexico. Over the past few years, the sport has gained significant interest in Europe, along with a remarkable surge in its popularity across the globe. The sport’s rapid growth can be determined with the number of courts worldwide increasing from around 10,000 in 2016 to more than 50,000 in 2024 & poised to grow to around 60,000 courts by 2026. Last year alone saw more than 2500 Padel clubs open around the world.   The global padel industry is currently valued at over $2.2 billion, with more than 25 million players spanning 110 countries, and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 22%, reaching $6.6 billion by 2026. Key drivers of this growth include increasing interest in sports, the appea...

  Premier Energies Limited (“ The Company ”) shall open its Bid/Offer in relation to its initial public offering of Equity Shares on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The total offer size includes a Fresh Issue aggregating up to ₹12,914 million (“ Fresh Issue” ) and an Offer for Sale of up to 34,200,000 Equity Shares ( “Offer for Sale” ) (the “ Offer ”). The Anchor Investor Bidding date shall be on Monday, August 26, 2024 and the Bid Offer will be closed on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The Price band of the Offer is ₹ 427 to ₹ 450 per Equity Share ( “Price Band” ). Bids can be made for a minimum of 33 Equity Shares and in multiples of 33 Equity Shares thereafter ( “Bid Lot” ). The Company proposes to utilise net proceeds from the Fresh Issue towards - (i) Investment in its Subsidiary, Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited for part-financing the establishment of a 4 GW Solar PV TOPCon Cell and 4 GW Solar PV TOPCon Module manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangan...

Amid India's rapid infrastructure development and the pressing need for green energy solutions, Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has once again taken the lead with its latest innovation. The Material Handling Business of the conglomerate, announced the launch of lithium-ion battery powered forklifts featuring indigenously developed Battery Management System (BMS). This will be the first offering of this kind by an Indian manufacturer. The solution addresses a critical need in the Indian material handling sector by providing a self-reliant and secure Li-Ion battery system. The benefits of Li-ion technology are extensive and transformative, offering more than 4 times longer battery life compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. Li-ion batteries provide 5,000 charge cycles versus 1,200 for lead-acid, reducing long-term investment. They enable opportunity charging, zero emissions during charging, and reduced maintenance needs. Charging from 20% to 80% take...

YES BANK , India’s leading private sector bank, has once again cemented its position in the digital payments landscape by gaining the top spot in UPI payments. With a commanding market share of approximately 53.3% and an impeccable success rate of nearly 99.8%, YES BANK continues to be the top choice for millions of customers and merchants across the country. It processes ~1 in 3 digital payment transaction in India. The Bank’s firm commitment to technological innovation and its robust API stack have been instrumental in driving this remarkable success. The bank’s Digital Lending Platform (DLP) 2.0 has made it easier than ever for small businesses to access finance. The scale that the Bank has achieved in the first quarter of FY2025 results in faster, safer and more convenient transactions for customers and merchants. Whether it is for online shopping, paying bills, or sending money to friends and family, YES BANK’s UPI platform ensures that the money is in safe hands. To increas...

INTERNATIONAL GEMMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (INDIA) LIMITED a Blackstone portfolio company, which provides services related to the certification and accreditation of natural diamonds, laboratory grown diamonds, studded jewellery and coloured stones as well as the offering of educational programs filed its DRHP with SEBI for its IPO. The promoter of the company is BCP Asia II TopCo Pte. Ltd., (an affiliate of funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of Blackstone). The public offer comprises of a Fresh issue of up to Rs. 1,250 crores and an Offer for sale of Rs. 2,750 crores of equity shares of face value of Rs. 2 each. The OFS comprises of equity share sell by the promoter selling shareholder BCP Asia II TopCo Pte Ltd. Of up to Rs. 2,750 crores. The offer includes a reservation portion of equity shares of face value of Rs.2 for eligible employee. The company proposes to utilize the Net Proceeds towards funding of (a) Payment of the purchase consideration for the acquisition of IGI ...

Amazon announced the opening of applications for Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program. The initiative is dedicated to empowering young women in India to pursue careers in technology. The program aims to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry by providing comprehensive support to 500 female students pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science engineering or related fields.   Each selected scholar will receive a substantial scholarship of INR 200,000, disbursed over four years, to help offset educational expenses. Beyond financial support, the program offers a holistic development plan that includes a) Mentorship and guidance from Amazon employees which provides    career counseling to the scholars and help them navigate through their academic and professional journeys, b) Skill Enhancement through a 10-month technical bootcamp designed to equip students with in-demand industry skills and prepare them for successful careers, c) Practical Experience thro...