Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Empowering women through education and employment has been a steadfast commitment at Bharti Foundation. Being the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, the Foundation has always extended its efforts by bringing change through the work that they do, especially for females in rural India who have limited facilities in their ambit. Being a changemaker in the education sector, the Foundation has been persistently working towards cultivating a diverse workplace where women are empowered to make significant contributions to the organization’s growth and simultaneously excel in their careers. 76% females are employed as teachers in Foundation’s Satya Bharti Schools with 61% females in leadership roles. Moreover, quite a few Satya Bharti School (flagship program of Bharti Foundation) alumni have returned as teachers in the schools they have studied, setting examples in the community. This serves as a testimony to the fact that the Foundation has proved itself to be a beacon of support for the children through education.
Bharti Foundation is proud to have supported women, especially in the rural sector, through education, employment, and professional advancement opportunities. It has strong processes wrapped in fairness and transparency, providing them the opportunity to innovate and build entrepreneurial spirit. Recently, the Foundation has been recognized as ‘India’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023’ by Great Place To Work®, a global authority on workplace culture and employee engagement. More than 80% women employees of the Foundation shared positive feedback about the organization in the Great Place to Work Survey.
In this year for India, based on a rigorous evaluation methodology, 100 organizations have been recognized as ‘India’s Best WorkplacesTM for Women 2023’. These organizations particularly excel both in people practices and proactively work on building a High Trust Culture. This recognition, among other accolades highlight Bharti Foundation’s system efficiency, quality standards and its unwavering commitment towards creating a safe and conducive work environment, especially for women, leading to successful programs through which it has been able to impact lives of nearly 3 million children in rural India.
Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
South Indian Bank (SIB), one of India’s leading private sector banks with over nine-decade legacy has appointed P R Seshadri as its MD & CEO effective 1st of October 2023. He will succeed Mr. Murali Ramakrishnan who served a successful tenure from 1st October 2020 till 30th September 2023.
With nearly 25 years of banking experience spanning domestic and international markets, Mr. P R Seshadri has held senior leadership positions at prestigious institutions, including Karur Vysya Bank Limited and Citigroup. His leadership, marked by scaling, optimizing, growing, and transforming businesses, has earned him respect and acclaim within the industry. His career trajectory underscores his ability to drive sustained growth, emphasizing the adoption of digital operational frameworks and innovative solutions to meet the unique demands of the Indian market. Prior to joining SIB, Mr. Seshadri was associated with the Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) in a similar role.
Welcoming the incoming Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Thomas Joseph K, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer said, “Embracing a new era of leadership, we proudly welcome Mr. Seshadri to lead our institution. With a proven track record and a visionary approach, he embodies the future of banking excellence. His expertise will guide us towards greater heights, paving the way for success and prosperity for our valued clients and stakeholders. Together, we anticipate exploring new frontiers in finance and redefining growth through a customer-centric ethos.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. P R Seshadri, Managing Director and CEO, South Indian Bank said, “Leading South Indian Bank is a privilege as we embark on a growth journey, leveraging technology while upholding our business values and rich heritage. I am enthusiastic about collaborating with the Bank’s talented professionals to build upon the legacy. Together, we will navigate the evolving financial landscape, delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled service to our clients.”
Mr. P R Seshadri is an electrical engineer and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in management from IIM Bangalore. In his new role as MD & CEO, he is poised to lead South Indian Bank into an era of growth and innovation, while upholding its rich legacy and core values, promising an exciting journey ahead for the Bank and its stakeholders.
Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
apna.co has announced a collaboration with Generation India Foundation, non-profit organization preparing people for life-changing careers, to create employment opportunities for graduates from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start program. Apna will work with graduates to build professional skills, and connect them to technology and cloud related jobs via its platform. The collaboration will help meet industry demand for IT and cloud talent across India.
Apna’s mission is to empower professionals and bridge India’s talent gap. By leveraging its expansive network of employers, apna will facilitate a seamless integration of AWS re/Start graduates into the job market. AWS re/Start graduates will be able to utilize Apna’s unique platform features to showcase their skills and experience directly to recruiters who are looking to fill entry-level tech roles at organizations across the country.
This collaboration comes at a time when the demand for skilled professionals is increasing across many industries. Gallup research, commissioned by AWS, found that nearly all tech (99%) and non-tech (96%) workers in India are “extremely” or “very interested” in participating in digital skills training. However, 62% of tech and 50% of non-tech workers in India say “lack of time” is the biggest barrier to upskilling.
AWS re/Start is a free workforce development program for unemployed and underemployed individuals and covers entry-level cloud skills training as well as practical career tips, including resume writing and interview preparation. Through real-world scenario-based exercises, labs, and coursework, learners are trained on multiple technologies, including Linux, Python, networking, security, and relational databases. The program also covers the cost for learners to take the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification exam, an industry-recognized credential that validates their cloud skills and knowledge.
“In today’s fast-paced world of technology, there is growing demand for a skilled workforce to meet industry needs. AWS, being a frontrunner in the tech industry, is a hub for cutting-edge innovation. Through our collaboration with the Generation India Foundation and the AWS re/Start program , we are empowering aspiring professionals and helping bridge the gap between talent and the demand for skilled workers in India’s tech industry,” said Nirmit Parikh, Founder & CEO, apna.co.
“AWS re/Start brings “net-new” talent into the workforce, helping individuals to launch successful cloud careers, organizations to increase their competitive edge with in-demand talent, and communities to thrive and grow. We are excited to collaborate with apna to create a diverse, robust cloud workforce of the future, allowing organizations to accelerate their innovation with cloud,” said Amit Mehta, Head of Business Development for Education & Training, Amazon Web Services India Private Limited.
“This collaboration with apna and AWS re/Start will help transform the job landscape, providing aspiring professionals with unparalleled access to exciting and important career opportunities in tech. We are excited to work with apna and AWS to transform the way talent is discovered, nurtured, and connected with employers, ultimately shaping the future of the job market in India,” said Arunesh Singh, CEO, Generation India Foundation
AWS re/Start’s collaborating organizations support underrepresented groups, minorities, displaced individuals, indigenous populations, refugees, young adults, and more. The program currently operates in over 180 cities across more than 60 countries, and connects 98% of graduates with employment opportunities.
Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, and South Indian Bank, a leading Indian private sector bank, announced their strategic partnership, today. The two signed a corporate agency arrangement in Kochi. Through this strategic partnership South Indian Bank’s customers’ can now fulfil their long-term life goals by investing in Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance’s value-packed products across the bank’s 942 branches in the country. Mr. Sanchay Kumar Sinha, CGM & Country Head- Retail Banking Department, South Indian Bank signed the agreement with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.
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Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Dheeraj Sehgal, Chief Distribution Officer – Institutional Business, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, said, “Bajaj Allianz Life and South Indian Bank have shared goals of empowering customers with a strong financial portfolio. This partnership will enable us to harness our combined reach and offer customers with investment and risk mitigation products all under one roof. We look forward to engaging with South Indian Bank’s leaders and teams to provide them all the support they’d require, to ensure customers receive the best experience when they have purchased Bajaj Allianz Life’s products to fulfil their financial goals.”
Mr. Sanchay Kumar Sinha, CGM & Country Head- Retail Banking Department, South Indian Bank, “We are excited to partner with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, a trusted name in the life insurance industry, and provide their diverse range of life insurance solutions across our touchpoints. Through this alliance, we aim to strengthen our commitment to financial inclusion by making comprehensive insurance coverage easily accessible by all. We believe this partnership will empower our customers to invest in a disciplined and systematic manner to secure their financial future”.
In addition to the comprehensive suite of products, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance will also offer South Indian Bank’s customers an extensive range of services to ensure they have a seamless experience. From customer service on Whatsapp, LifeAssist – the insurer’s dedicate app, a website in over 10 languages, call centre and more, Bajaj Allianz Life’s tech-enabled services are designed to provide a delightful experience to all customers. Furthermore, the insurer’s new-age technology will integrate with the Bank’s tech environment to ensure both teams are empowered to deliver the best for the customer.
Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bharti Airtel users enjoy the brilliant network experience and fastest upload speeds across International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup 2023 stadiums, according to an Opensignal report. Ahead of the ICC World Cup which is set to commence on October 5th, Opensignal examined mobile network experience across all the stadiums to assess the performance of Indian mobile operators. On the 5G network specifically, Airtel delivered the best experience with voice apps in Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
According to the report, Airtel performed best compared to other operators in the quality of mobile live video streaming experience across 40 largest cities in India by population, in majority of these cities for overall Live Video Experience as well as for 5G Live Video Experience. On mobile speeds in the stadiums, Airtel delivered overall download speeds of 30.5 Mbps and 5G download speeds of 274.5 Mbps. Airtel topped in the upload speeds in both overall and 5G upload speeds with 6.6 Mbps and 26.3 Mbps, respectively. Airtel’s upload speeds are 5.2 percent higher than Jio and 13 percent higher than Vodafone Idea.
Airtel users were able to spend 98.6 percent of their time connected to a better mobile network and 20.7 percent of their time with a 5G signal across ICC Cricket 2023 World Cup stadiums in India. Coming to Voice Apps Experience, Airtel scored 78.2 on a scale of 100, while scoring the highest percentage of 83.3 on 5G Voice App Experience. Airtel dominates the charts in overall live video streaming experience in 40 largest cities in India by population. Airtel tops in 23 cities, beating its rivals outright in 9 cities. In comparison, Jio is top in 22 cities, coming first in nine cities, and Vi is in 15 cities, beating every major operator in two cities (Lucknow and Mumbai).
On 5G Live Video Experience, according to the report, Airtel is leading with users enjoying top live video streaming experience on 5G in 36 out of 40 cities, of which it beats Jio outright in 11 cities. Airtel users were able to enjoy the best experience overall and 5G mobile live video streaming in Aurangabad, Indore, Jaipur, Nagpur, Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, and Vasai Virar. The data samples were collected from March 1, 2023 to August 28, 2023 by OpenSignal, and this analysis includes data collected within 1000m from stadium coordinates.
Sep 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Enrich Beauty is excited to announce the opening of its brand-new store at RMZ Ecoworld in Bengaluru. The store, which officially opened its doors in September, offers a unique combination of world-class beauty services and a curated selection of top-tier beauty products.
Patrons can indulge in a wide variety of beauty treatments, including hair color services, Hair botox and facials, manicures, pedicures, and luxurious spa experiences. The store’s team of expert beauty professionals ensures that every customer leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
One of the standout features of the new store is its impressive selection of fragrances. Enrich RMZ Ecoworld proudly showcases fragrances from prestigious brands such as Prada, Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Armani & more. These exquisite scents are sure to captivate the senses and elevate your personal style.
For those looking to take their hair and skincare routines to the next level, the store offers a premium assortment of products. Haircare enthusiasts will find top-of-the-line solutions from Kerastase and Olaplex, while skincare aficionados can explore the rejuvenating offerings from Thalgo and Born Ethical.
To mark the grand opening, Enrich RMZ Ecoworld hosted an unforgettable launch event. Attendees were treated to live music that filled the air with excitement, and a state-of-the-art 360-degree photobooth provided memorable moments to capture the occasion. Enrich Beauty plans to continue hosting engaging activities and events in the future, promising even more reasons for customers to visit and celebrate beauty.
The inauguration of the store was graced by the presence of esteemed investors and members of the Enrich team, who were all thrilled to witness the expansion of this beloved beauty brand.
Vikram Bhatt, Director at Enrich, expressed his enthusiasm for the new store, saying, “Enrich is dedicated to offering the best beauty services and products to our customers. Our new RMZ Ecoworld store is a testament to our commitment to beauty excellence. We look forward to serving the Bengaluru community and providing them with exceptional beauty experiences.”
This expansion is just the beginning of Enrich’s journey to redefine beauty services and products in Bengaluru. The company is delighted to announce that a new store in Jayanagar will be opening soon, continuing the trend of bringing together outstanding beauty services and premium beauty products under one roof.
