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14 May

Udemy Releases Q1 2022 Workplace Learning Index

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia

A leading destination for learning and teaching online Udemy released its “Q1 2022 Workplace Learning Index,” revealing the most popular technology and power skills training leveraged by global online learners. It is a quarterly report identifying the most in-demand skills based upon data generated by learners on Udemy’s enterprise learning solution, Udemy Business. The blockchain-related technology skills such as DApp and Binance are seeing more than a 450% increase in usage compared to Q4 of 2021, while power skills, like efficiency and personal success, also continue to gain focus among those seeking to sharpen their leadership capabilities. The report also…

14 May

Jawa-Yezdi Nomads will ride Taktsang Trail covering NE states

Business CorrespondentBusiness.Taktsang Trail, india, Jawa-Yezdi

Jawa-Yezdi Motorcycles flagged off the annual Taktsang Trail Ride from Dimapur with 14 riders riding across North-Eastern states. During the ride, the Jawa and Yezdi Nomads will cover around 1,000kms on Jawa & Yezdi motorcycles, riding through the verdant and unexplored corners of the North East. The Taktsang Trail ride has been introduced in the Jawa-Yezdi Nomad’s ride calendar to discover and explore the region’s hidden gems on challenging riding routes and exceptionally scenic landscape. The ride will also traverse through Dimapur, Jorhat, Itanagar, Tezpur, and Guwahati, where the company has already established a strong presence with its dealership and…

13 May

Etsy partners with NEHHDC to support artisans

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The global marketplace for unique and creative goods Etsy has partnered with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation to support small sellers, weavers and artisans by providing them with market access and enablement support. Etsy will work with the NEHHDC to develop enablement programs specifically designed for artisans from the North East including modules on online selling and entrepreneurship and the opportunity to access a wider market for their products. Etsy aims to equip artisans, creators and small entrepreneurs in the Indian handicrafts sector with important tools and resources to start and manage online businesses. It will provide…

13 May

MSDE organizes a virtual workshop with CPSEs

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaCPSEs, india, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a virtual workshop with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). CPSEs were briefed on the latest reforms and initiatives undertaken by the ministry and were encouraged to engage more apprentices.The workshop was attended by CMDs, HR manager,s and CSR heads of more than 100 CPSEs who shared their work on apprenticeship training. MSDE stated that all companies should register themselves on the Skill India portal. CPSEs were encouraged to enhance the number of apprentices engaged by them to max 15% of the total employee strength including contractual staff in the current band…

13 May

Medimix’s new brand ambassador Katrina Kaif

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, Katrina Kaif, Medimix

One of India’s leading Ayurvedic personal care brands Medimix announces Katrina Kaif as its brand ambassador. Medimix has grown synonymous with ‘skincare, the natural way’ over the last 50 years. With its positioning “Get SkinFit with Fast Acting Ayurveda”, the brand aims to reach the youth who are increasingly getting conscious of chemical-free, natural-ayurvedic products without compromising on efficacy. Katrina Kaif has chosen to go skin fit by trusting the goodness of Ayurveda and its best ingredients in the Medimix Soap & Bodywash range. In the new campaign, Katrina will personify a girl, bold in her pursuit, pushing boundaries to…

13 May

Arohan Financial Services support women entrepreneurs

Business CorrespondentAssam, BusinessArohan Financial Services, india

Microfinance has been playing an invaluable role in transforming the lives of the weaker section of society by making them financially independent and self-sufficient. The industry bodies and the microfinance institutions collectively helped the women entrepreneurs sail through the turmoil due to pandemics and overcome its impact on their business and other challenges. During Covid Pandemic, the low-income group was worst affected, resulting in a significant reduction in regular income and in some cases leading to business loss. But the inspiring story of a spirited woman entrepreneur Disha Sonowal of Dibrugarh, Assam portrays that achieving business success is a matter…

12 May

India Reports 2,897 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

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India stated 2,897 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,10,586, while the fresh cases dipped to 19,494, according to the Union Health Ministry statistics updated.The loss of life count climbed to 5,24,157 with 54 fresh fatalities, the information referred to today. Active cases comprised 0.05 percent of total infections, while the nationwide COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.74 percent, the ministry said. A decrease of 143 cases was recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. According to the ministry, the day-to-day positivity rate was recorded as…

11 May

Vodafone Idea Foundation to empower students with Digital Learning skills

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, Vodafone Idea

With the objective of playing a role in building a future ready talent force from the school level onwards, Vodafone Idea Foundation, the CSR arm of Vi, and Ericsson India have partnered to set up state-of-the-art Robotic Labs in ten schools across the country to provide new-age learning experiences to children from underserved communities, preparing them to participate in future technological studies. Digital Labs, an innovative education programme, is designed to hand-hold school going children aged 11-14 years, through their first experience with the world of programming and new technologies. By creating an open atmosphere for learning, Digital Labs aim…

10 May

Sany India launches new products at Excon 2021

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaExcon 2021, india, Sany India

One of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of Construction Machinery Sany India announced the completion of 20 years of operations in India. The company has captured the majority market share in multiple product verticals like Excavators, Cranes, Piling Rigs, Mining Equipment, and Road and Port Machinery. It invested more than Rs.750 crores in its manufacturing facility in Pune and made a successful transition from a global to a local company with over 50 models. The company has added 210 touch points with over 41 dealers across India and South Asia. Another milestone achieved which coincides with their 20th-anniversary celebration is…

10 May

ITC’s Sunrise Pure empowers the dreams of women

Business CorrespondentBusiness, India, West Bengalindia, ITC’s Sunrise

ITC Limited’s Sunrise Pure (market leader in the spices category in West Bengal) concluded its campaign Aajker Annapurna. The aim of the campaign was to encourage and support cooking enthusiasts in West Bengal. Starting 11 September 2021, the contest invited participation via on-ground activations throughout Kolkata, appealing to women who want to open their own food business. The shortlisted women of the Aajker Annapurna contest were given professional training in Finance, Social Media Management, Cooking and Plating, and on how to run a restaurant. The women were also given a professional setup to record their own YouTube recipe videos which were…