Month: September 2021

Tribal Affairs Ministry and AIIMS organized workshop for NGOs for mission of Sahi Poshan-Desh Roshan

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 A workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations on Nutrition and Health was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 09th September, 2021, as part of its POSHAN MAAH activities. The purpose of the workshop was to closely associate NGOs working with Ministry of Tribal Affairs in the mission of Sahi Poshan-.Desh Roshan.The workshop was attended by more than 70 NGOs who are working in the health sector in tribal areas. Ms. Anuja Agarwala, Senior Dietician, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi explained the need for proper nutrition during pregnancy, for…

NMDC partners with Grace Cancer Foundation for Freedom Run 2021

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National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) under Ministry of Steel launched Global Grace Cancer Run 2021 in Hyderabad yesterday. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry,  the Guest of Honour, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD NMDC, and Dr.ChinnababuSunkavalli, CEO, Grace Cancer Foundation. Keeping in view the ongoing Fit India Movement, NMDC is supporting the Cancer Awareness Run to be held on 10th October, 2021 in Hyderabad, as part of India’s AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebration.   Dr.Tamilisai Soundararajan dedicated the event to cancer patients and survivors. Speaking…

Celebal Technologies hires Srinivas Satyanarayana as the BFSI Practice Lead

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Celebal Technologies is delighted to announce the appointment of Srinivas (Satya) Satyanarayana as the BFSI Practice Lead.   Satya brings in a rich background and around three decades’ worth of experience in technology and digital developments designed to disrupt traditional models, especially in the banking & insurance domains. Satya is skilled in the design of both strategic and tactical plans along with reassessing and redrawing capability roadmaps to achieve optimum results. In his new role, Satya will help Celebal Technologies drive digital transformation journeys for the BFSI segment and harness his deep industry…

Criteo designates Manuela Montagnana as Chief People Officer

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Criteo has announced the appointment of Manuela Montagnana as Chief People Officer. In this role, Montagnana will lead the company’s People team, driving talent strategy and playing a key role in defining the future of work for Criteo’s global workforce of more than 2,500 employees. Montagnana replaces Denis Collin, who held the role for three years and will assist in the transition.   Montagnana brings more than 20 years of experience as a people executive, leading global teams in the manufacturing, service and technology industries. She has a proven track record of accelerating…

Afghan journalists assaulted by Taliban after they were caught covering womens’ protest

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Images of journalists displaying injuries assaulted by the Taliban have once again underlined global concerns over the hardline Islamist group, and its ability to deliver on promises to protect human rights and guarantee freedom of press.   After the Taliban announced the formation of a new Afghan government, at least two such images have surfaced and have been shared by verified Twitter handles. This includes one post by Marcus Yam (a foreign correspondent for the Los Angeles Times) and another by Etilaatroz (an Afghan news publication).   Images tweeted by…

120 climate-tech start-ups raise USD 1.2 billion over the past 5 years

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Given the gravity of the climate crisis in India, innovative low-carbon technology start-ups are needed to achieve the transition to net-zero. Climate-tech start-ups are for-profit enterprises that work on innovative technology-based solutions that help cut carbon footprint or improve people’s adaptation and resilience to climate change. For such enterprises to prosper, they need all-round support that includes abundant capital and conducive policies. So far, the discourse on climate finance has centred around large utility-scale renewable project financing with little focus on early-stage innovation driven start-ups, precisely the intention of our current research.…

Biopic on Sourav Ganguly announced, to be produced by Luv Films

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Sourav Ganguly, fondly called Dada, will soon have a biopic that will detail his life as a successful Indian skipper and Indian cricket men’s team captain. To be produced by Luv Films, the news was shared on Instagram on Thursday.   “We are thrilled to announce that Luv Films will produce Dada Sourav Ganguly’s biopic,” the statement read that was issued by the founders of the production house, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg.   Ganguly, who currently serves as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI),…

PM Modi chairs the 13th BRICS Summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 13th BRICS Summit virtually on 9th September. The theme of the Summit, chosen by India, was, BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus. The Summit saw the participation of all other BRICS Leaders – President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, President Xi Jinping of China, and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the cooperation received from BRICS partners during India’s Chairship this year, which allowed the achievement of several new initiatives. These included…

Ajit Doval meets CIA Chief amidst concern over new Taliban Govt formation

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The day the Taliban announced the names of people who would run Afghanistan, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with CIA chief William Burns in Delhi. Though the details of what Doval and the Central Intelligence Agency‘s (CIA) chief discussed are unknown, it is understood that the meeting was convened keeping the Taliban government formation in Afghanistan in mind with security issues being on top priority. The new Taliban administration includes a man as Prime Minister who is on the UN sanctions list.   India was among the countries that…

Arrest warrant issued against ‘Hindi Medium’ actress Saba Qamar

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Hindi Medium star Saba Qamar has been issued an arrest warrant by a local court in Pakistan. A case has been registered against her and others for shooting a ‘dance video’ at a historical mosque in Lahore.   Lahore’s magisterial court issued bailable warrants for Qamar and singer Bilal Saeed for constantly avoiding the court hearings. The court adjourned the hearing till 6 October.   A case against was registered against Qamar and Saeed under section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code by Lahore Police for alleged ‘desecration’ of Masjid Wazir…