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Month: December 2022

Microsoft and LinkedIn engage 7.3 million learners in India through Skills for Jobs program,
ENGLISH, INDIA, SOFTWARE

Microsoft and LinkedIn engage 7.3 million learners in India through Skills for Jobs program,

Microsoft and LinkedIn engage 7.3 million learners in India through Skills for Jobs program, to help 10 million people learn digital skills Will provide free access to 350 courses, six new Career Essentials Certificates, and 50,000 LinkedIn Learning Scholarships New Delhi, November 30, 2022: Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs program, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jo bs in the digital economy. Microsoft and LinkedIn will also be offering 50,000 LinkedIn Learning scholarships to help people get ahead in their skilling journey. By 2025, Microsoft will help train and certify 10 million people wi th skills for in demand jobs. Today’s launch builds on the Global Skills Initi...
IT Democratisation and Empowerment Pave the Way for a More Collaborative
ENGLISH, I T, INDIA

IT Democratisation and Empowerment Pave the Way for a More Collaborative

IT Democratisation and Empowerment Pave the Way for a More Collaborative Workforce in India 68% of Non-IT Employees in India Are More Knowledgeable About IT Than They Were Before 2020 CHENNAI, India — Dec. 1, 2022 — ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, today announced the results from its IT at Work: 2022 and Beyond study. The global study surveyed 3,300 decisi on-makers across IT and other key business functions in organisations across 18 countries, including India. The study examined the post-lockdown democratisation and empowerment of IT functions across organisatio ns, the adoption of relevant IT skills across departments, changes in the job-related perceptions of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) and business decision-makers, the current significa...
TCI awarded a new grant from Walmart Foundation to enhance its FPO database
ENGLISH, SOCIAL WORK

TCI awarded a new grant from Walmart Foundation to enhance its FPO database

TCI awarded a new grant from Walmart Foundation to enhance its FPO database  New Delhi, India, Nov. 30, 2022: The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) is embarking on the next phase of its project to support smallholder farmers in India through the promotion of effective farmer producer organization (FPO) models. The centerpiece of this effort is the further development of TCI’s Database for Indian FPOs within the FPO hub of its Center of Excellence in New Delhi, a web-based platform that empow ers FPOs, researchers and other stakeholders to access comprehensive information on thousands of FPOs laun ched in 2021 in India. To further scale TCI’s efforts, the new funding of $500,000 from the Walmart Foundation will aid in the underst anding, development, and promo...
43 companies in the 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 are based in Tamil Nadu
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43 companies in the 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 are based in Tamil Nadu

43 companies in the 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 are based in Tamil Nadu Key Highlights: - 43 companies in 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 are based in Tamil Nadu The cumulative value of companies from Tamil Nadu stands at INR 8.3 lakh crore Big 3: With a value of INR 64,955 crore, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise is Tamil Nadu’s most valuable company, followed by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company with INR 58,243 crore and TVS Motor Company with INR 54,447 crore One company doubled in value from Tamil Nadu in 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 List Financial Services led the way with 12 companies, followed by Automobile & Auto Components and Healthcare with 8 and 4 entrants respectively Total sales of companies from Tamil Nadu in the 2021 ...
AVAR 2022 brings together CISOs and Security Researchers to develop a secure cyberspace
GENERAL NEWS, INDIA

AVAR 2022 brings together CISOs and Security Researchers to develop a secure cyberspace

AVAR 2022 brings together CISOs and Security Researchers to develop a secure cyberspace India, 1 December, 2022 - The Association of anti Virus Asia Researchers (AVAR) announced that AVAR 2022 wil l include a Research Track to explore the latest threat research and a Management Track to discuss the challeng es and opportunities faced by CISOs and recognize exceptional cybersecurity leaders. AVAR 2022 is hosted in Si ngapore for the first time and marks AVAR moving its headquarters to Singapore due to the importance given to cybersecurity by the country and Singapore’s significance as a regional hub for commerce. AVAR 2022 is the 25th edition of AVAR’s annual international cybersecurity conference and will be hosted at the Carlton Hotel Singapore on 1st and 2nd December 2022. Comme...
Flipkart’s Shopsy App gets honored with Google Play Best of Users’ Choice Award 
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Flipkart’s Shopsy App gets honored with Google Play Best of Users’ Choice Award 

Flipkart’s Shopsy App gets honored with Google Play Best of Users’ Choice Award   Users have recognized Shopsy (Android based e-commerce Shopping App) as the most popular and preferred platform for value-based shopping, unique and personalised selection, and superior shopping experience  Chennai – December 1, 2022: Shopsy by Flipkart, Bharat’s fastest growing hyper-value e-commerce platform, ha s been awarded Google Play Best of Users’ Choice Award. Users from across the country voted for Shopsy as the wi nner. The unique value shopping features, never before seen experiences, and personalization are some of the ke y reasons for Shopsy to be chosen as the winner in this category.   Launched in July 2021, Shopsy was conceptualized with the vision to  make online shopping convenie...
NAVY DAY CELEBRATION AT NAVY HOUSE, CHENNAI
ENGLISH, NAVY, TAMILNADU

NAVY DAY CELEBRATION AT NAVY HOUSE, CHENNAI

NAVY DAY CELEBRATION AT NAVY HOUSE, CHENNAI Chennai   04 December 2022 On the occasion of Navy Day  a wreath laying ceremony was held at Victory War Memorial, Chennai. Rear Adm iral S Venkat Raman, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area laid a wreath and paid homage to the personnel of Indian Armed Forces who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation. Officers from the Indian Army, Indian Air Forc e, Coast Guard and veteran Naval Officers and sailors we re also present during the ceremony * * * * * PS/RMP/SS/12/22
Unveiled at Rider Mania 2022, The Limited Edition Classic Collectible is sold out!
INDIA, MOTOR VEHICLE, TAMILNADU

Unveiled at Rider Mania 2022, The Limited Edition Classic Collectible is sold out!

Unveiled at Rider Mania 2022, The Limited Edition Classic Collectible is sold out! Handcrafted with precision by using authentic parts that resemble the motorcycle components The 1:3 sized miniature is absolutely identical to the actual Classic 500 motorcycle, with multiple movable parts similar to its counterpart Priced at INR 67,990/-, the limited edition collectible got sold out in no time post the reveal at Rider Mania, 2022  India, December 2, 2022: Oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield, launched the Classic Collectible, a miniature of its most iconic motorcycle, the Classic 500. First showcased and made available for bo okings at Rider Mania 2022 in 8 different colours, the 1:3 sized collectible received overwhelming response and was made avail...
THE CALLISTO PROTOCOL NOW AVAILABLE FOR CONSOLES
ENGLISH, GENERAL NEWS, TAMILNADU

THE CALLISTO PROTOCOL NOW AVAILABLE FOR CONSOLES

THE CALLISTO PROTOCOL NOW AVAILABLE FOR CONSOLES AND PC WORLDWIDE FROM STRIKING DISTANCE STUDIOS AND KRAFTON  New Sci-fi Survival Horror Game Stars Josh Duhamel and Karen Fukuhara  Chennai, December 2nd, 2022: Striking Distance Studios, a KRAFTON, Inc. studio, today announced that The Call isto Protocol, an all-new sci-fi survival horror game starring Josh Duhamel (Transformers) and Karen Fukuhara (Th e Boys) is available worldwide.  Set on Jupiter’s dead moon Callisto in 2320, the game challenges players to surv ive the horrors of Black Iron Prison and discover the dark secrets of the United Jupiter Company after a myste ious outbreak throws the moon into chaos. The game is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Ser ies X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Stor...
Flipkart and Polygon Companies enter into a strategic partnership
ENGLISH, INDIA, ONLINE SHOP

Flipkart and Polygon Companies enter into a strategic partnership

Flipkart and Polygon Companies enter into a strategic partnership to set up a Blockchain-eCommerce Centre of Excellence (CoE) The partnership will focus on Research, Development, and the launch of Web3 and Metaverse use cases Chennai - December 2, 2022: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced a strate gic partnership with Polygon Companies, a developer of the leading Ethereum scaling protocol offering scalable, affordable, secure and sustainable blockchains for Web3. The partnership will result in the setting up of a Bloc kchain-eCommerce Centre of Excellence (CoE) that will work on research and development of Web3 and meta verse commerce use-cases in India to accelerate the adoption of Web3.  This partnership comes amidst Flipkart’s many excursions in ...