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05 Jan

Kaushal Rath Empowering Odisha’s Youth

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Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched the "Kaushal Rath", a bus providing skills on wheels. It aims to develop the potential of the younger generation in building 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. The specialized mobile buses are designed to provide skill training and certification to aspiring candidates across Odisha. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools, facilities, and certified trainers, these buses will offer training and certification across course modules including Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, Retail & Entrepreneurial Skills, among others. The Kaushal Rath will traverse multiple districts in Orissa, fostering connections with the youth by providing employment and…

05 Jan

KMBL name Anupam Kaura as the Chief Human Resources Officer

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) announced the appointment of Anupam Kaura as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to spearhead organizational transformation, in the journey of ‘accelerating change’at Kotak. Anupam joins Kotak from CRISIL Ltd, London, UK where as Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and overseeing Corporate Administration was responsible for various crucial aspects such as Talent Strategy, Performance and Rewards, Learning and Development (L&D), Culture Transformation, and overall organizational transformation efforts. In the past year, Kotak has made global hires for key business priorities such as technology, customer experience and product. Anupam has over 25 years of experience in…

05 Jan

Narayana Murthy regrets not letting Sudha Murty join Infosys

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy says he now regrets the decision to keep his family out of the company. Murthy, who co-founded Infosys in 1981 with a loan of Rs 10,000 from his wife Sudha Murty, never allowed her to join the firm even though he believed her to be more qualified than the other co-founders. "I had this feeling that good corporate governance means not bringing the family into it," he said when asked by CNBC-TV18's Shereen Bhan why he didn't let his wife, who gave him seed money, join Infosys. "Because in those days, it was just family-owned, all…

04 Jan

‘I was wrongly idealistic’: Narayana Murthy regrets not letting wife Sudha join Infosys

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N.R. Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys recently revealed about his "big regret". As per the reports of CNBCTV18 , Murthy said that he is regretting on not allowing his wife Sudha Murty entered the company despite her supportive help which hinted him to start the company with a seed capital of Rs 10,000 and asking him to keep an eye on export markets. He also said that Sudha Murthy was more qualified than all seven co-founders of Infosys. Briefing the reasons for not asking his wife to join the company, Murthy said that he was holding on a concept that…

04 Jan

Bajaj Finance launches Digital Fixed Deposit offering up to 8.85 percentinterest rates

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Bajaj Finance Ltd., a key player in India's financial services sector, has introduced a Digital Fixed Deposit (FD) program, elevating the New Year excitement with exclusive interest rates of up to 8.85%. This offering is available for deposits booked through the Bajaj Finserv App and Website, aiming to drive a digital-first approach among depositors. The Digital FD experience promises a seamless and secure journey, enabling near-instant FD booking through the user-friendly Bajaj Finserv App and website. Starting January 2, 2024, senior citizens can enjoy an attractive rate of 8.85% per annum for a 42-month tenure, while those below 60 years…

04 Jan

Tata Motors delivers 100 electric buses to improve Guwahati Public Transport

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Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has supplied 100 electric buses to Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC). The 9-metre, air-conditioned Tata Ultra electric buses that will ply on the roads of Guwahati are designed to provide a safe, comfortable and convenient intra-city commute. The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, launched zero-emission buses on 1 January 2024, built on next-gen architecture and powered by advanced battery systems. Tata Motors has supplied over 1,500 electric buses across India, covering over 10 crore kilometers with an uptime of over 95%. The Tata Ultra EV is…

04 Jan

Aditya Birla Health Insurance introduces ‘Activ One’

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited (“ABHICL”), the health insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital, India’s leading, well-diversified financial services provider, announced the launch of ‘Activ One,’ a simplified and comprehensive health insurance plan that empowers its policyholders with tailor-made solutions to meet not just their health insurance needs but also enables them to be the healthiest version of themselves. Activ One, ABHICL's most comprehensive product, offers industry-leading features like 100% HealthReturnsTM, Claim Protect, No Sub-Limits, Super Reload, and Super Credit, providing a one-stop solution for health assurance and insurance needs. Activ One is a policy by Aditya Birla Health…

04 Jan

Dr. Kartik Natarajan will be conducting consultations on various health issues

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Dr. Kartik Natarajan, a general medicine and gastroenterology specialist at Apollo Hospital, will be conducting consultations on various health issues, including piles, constipation, colorectal cancer, anal lumps, rectal bleeding, anal pain, anal fistula, fatty liver, jaundice, oesophageal, reflux, gastric ulcers, peptic ulcers, pancreatitis, gall bladder stones, abdominal pain, and bowel problems. The consultation will take place on Friday, 5th January, 2024, at the Chennai Apollo Information Center, WeCare Diagnostic Center & polyclinic Amantran More, station Road, Duttapukur, North 24 Pgs, Pin- 743248. For appointment and registration please call: 8240203894 / 8910429123

04 Jan

Northeast embraces Mega Oil Palm plantation drive

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The mega oil plantation drive organized between July & August, 2023 witnessed participation from the North East (NE) states – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland. Northeast is witnessing a transformative journey with the Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive. Sprawling over 750 hectares across 19 districts, this initiative harmonizes with the National Mission for Edible Oils- Oil Palm, envisioning a surge in domestic crude palm oil production.Boasting over 9.62 lakh hectares of prime land suitable for oil palm cultivation, the region is taking significant strides towards reducing the nation's reliance on edible oil imports. Sougata Niyogi, CEO of Oil…

04 Jan

Karan Adani appointed as managing director of Adani Ports

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Limited (APSEZ) has announced a top-level reshuffle with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Karan Adani elevated to the role of Managing Director.In a board meeting held on Wednesday, the directors also approved the appointment of Ashwani Gupta, former global chief operating officer of Nissan Motors, as the new CEO. The position of managing director was earlier held by founder Gautam Adani (who was the chairman and MD).He has now been re-designated ‘executive chairman’ of the company.Adani Ports said in a statement after market hours that under the leadership of Karan Adani as CEO, it has…