Smriti Irani’s bold stance on periods: A step towards shattering stigmas

As a journalist, I’ve often found myself navigating the contours of societal norms, delving into topics that evoke discomfort or challenge ingrained biases. Smriti Irani’s recent declaration, “Periods are not a handicap,” serves as a poignant reminder that, even in the 21st century, we grapple with archaic beliefs surrounding menstruation. One glaring aspect of this […]

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India’s growth story continues to surprise

– By HDFC Asset Management Company Limited As per the quarterly GDP numbers released last week, the Indian economy grew at 7.6 per cent in real terms (i.e. growth after adjusting for inflation) in Q2FY24. This growth was higher than expectations set by economists, and cements India’s position as the fastest growing major economy in […]

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Jobs in India: Corporate India’s hiring sentiment highest in the world; employers bullish on hiring skilled workforce, says survey

Corporate hiring sentiment is one of the highest in India with 37 per cent of employers planning to recruit and expand their workforce in the January-March quarter of 2024. The demand for new hiring and expansion is backed by buoyant domestic demand conditions, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. Sample Size Top job […]

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Netflix India collaborates with Kommune for ‘Voices of Tomorrow’ initiative

Kommune, a cultural storytelling hub, announces the launch of the second edition of ‘Voices of Tomorrow,’ an initiative aimed at discovering, cultivating, and nurturing voice talent within the LGBTQIA+ community and senior adults. In collaboration with Netflix India, this project seeks to enhance the diversity and authenticity of voices in the dubbing industry, providing a […]

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Lohum partners Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, UAE and BEEAH to setup UAE’s first EV battery recycling plan

Lohum Cleantech, a leading electric vehicle battery recycling company is expanding its presence globally and has announced its partnership with the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, UAE, and BEEAH to setup UAE’s first EV battery recycling. The partnership comes in light of UAE’s COP28 agenda and aligning with the UAE’s net zero by 2050 strategic […]

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Jaguar Land Rover partners Tata Communications for connectivity solutions

Tata Motors-owned British luxury car brand Jaguar Land Rover has partnered Tata Communications, a leading commtech (communications technology) player, to future-proof its digital transformation and pave the way for new standards such as Industry 4.0 and advanced analytics. The partnership will power the production of JLR’s next-generationvehicles, a key part of itsReimaginestrategy, and provide the […]

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