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World Youth Skills Day 2024: Innovators Driving Youth Empowerment in India

On World Youth Skills Day 2024, we celebrate the innovators driving youth empowerment in India. Through pioneering initiatives in education, financial inclusion, and skill development, organizations like mPokket, Hero Vired, SMSGHM, and BMU are equipping the next generation with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

BMU’s Impactful Experiential Learning on World Youth Skill Day
Founded by the Hero Group, BML Munjal University (BMU) stands as a beacon of innovation and skill development in higher education. On World Youth Skill Day, BMU reaffirms its commitment to nurturing future leaders through pioneering educational initiatives. Emphasizing hands-on learning and entrepreneurial spirit, BMU equips students with practical skills essential for global competitiveness. Initiatives like ACIC-BMU empower rural women entrepreneurs, while Sankalp engages MBA students in transformative community projects nationwide. With a focus on experiential learning and holistic development, BMU continues to redefine education by fostering a dynamic environment where knowledge meets real-world application, preparing youth to excel in a rapidly evolving world.

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Hero Vired – Equipping Young Learners with cutting-edge skills
Hero Vired is passionate about empowering young learners and equipping them with cutting-edge skills to be globally relevant in the fields of emerging technologies. To cope with the fast-paced industry, they focus on industry partnerships to form strong alliances with leading organizations across the Gaming, Esports, and other innovative sectors. This ensures that their programs are aligned with real-world industry requirements and provide learners with up-to-date, relevant skills. Additionally, they have incorporated the latest technological advancements into their programs. They enhance their learning modules with AI and customize learning paths for each student. This personalized approach ensures that learners become proficient with cutting-edge tools and techniques. Their program offerings emphasize skill-based learning, focusing on developing technical and soft skills.’

Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission
Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission (SMSGHM) exemplifies a pioneering approach to education, embodying the motto ‘One World One Family.’ Spearheaded by visionary humanitarian Sri Madhusudan Sai, the mission has established a completely free system of values-based education to nurture dedicated servants of society. This initiative includes the Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam Group of Institutions, the Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, and the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, India’s first free residential private rural medical college. Through 28 educational campuses in India and one in Nigeria, SMSGHM provides free education from grade 6 to doctorate studies, emphasizing the holistic development of over 3,600 boys and girls.

Leading digital lender mPokket pioneers youth empowerment

mPokket stands out as one of India’s fastest-growing digital lending platforms, dedicated to uplifting the youth through financial empowerment and skill development. Founded by Gaurav Jalan in 2026 with a vision to bridge the credit gap among young adults, mPokket offers accessible loans via its mobile app, supporting everyday needs from educational expenses to personal finances. Beyond lending, the platform is also focusing on career advancement products reflecting mPokket’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion among India’s burgeoning youth population. Additionally, through impactful CSR initiatives, such as partnerships with Swapnopuron Welfare Society and Adhigam Bhoomi, mPokket extends its commitment to providing quality education and holistic development opportunities to underserved and underprivileged children.

BurdaLuxury Appoints Akshita M. Bhanj Deo as Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure India and South Asia

Bangkok, Thailand & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

July 12, 2024

BurdaLuxury, Asia’s leading media company, today announced the appointment of Akshita M. Bhanj Deo, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mayurbhanj, Odisha, as Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure India and South Asia, effective 15th July 2024. In this role, she will lead the editorial team for the brand, along with defining the editorial strategy and developing new campaigns.

Akshita M. Bhanj Deo, a former TEDx speaker, and previous manager at Dasra, has led numerous events to influence philanthropic perspectives and foster community building among HNI and UHNI families. Deo brings a global perspective to the brand, having lived and worked in Singapore, New York, and India.

“I look forward to bringing my experience in marketing and luxury brand experience to further enhance Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s editorial presence and continue to inspire readers with the best of travel and hospitality,” said Deo. “In my new role, I want to shine a light on unique travel experiences through storytelling that resonates with our diverse, vibrant community of readers.”

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia has seen substantial growth in recent years, with the addition of new intellectual properties such as the publication’s Delicious Dining Awards contributing to the brand’s success. To facilitate this growth, in addition to Akshita M. Bhanj Deo’s appointment, the brand will also welcome Samreen Tungekar as Managing Editor and Neelangana Vasudeva as Fashion Editor for both Travel + Leisure India & South Asia as well as Lifestyle Asia India, another key brand in BurdaLuxury’s portfolio.

“These leadership appointments are crucial to our growth and strategic vision,” said Björn Rettig, CEO of BurdaLuxury. “Akshita’s experience within the tourism sector, as well as her outstanding editorial vision, both align perfectly with our mission in travel journalism to inspire and guide travelers worldwide and provide access to unique experiences. Additionally, with Samreen joining as Managing Editor and Neelangana as Fashion Editor, we look forward to enhancing the brand’s appeal whilst maintaining our editorial excellence.”

Samreen Tungekar who previously held the title of Managing Editor at Grazia India, joins as the new Managing Editor for the brand. Tungekar brings her editorial expertise which ensures the highest quality content for readers.

Joining as Fashion Editor for both Travel and Leisure India and South Asia and Lifestyle Asia India, Neelangana Vasudeva, formerly the Deputy Manager of Fashion Content and Styling at Ajio.com has had the experience of collaborating with some of the biggest brands in the industry, including Gucci, Lexus, Asics, and Hyundai, to name a few.

The appointment follows the recent announcement of Annesha Sanyal as Country Director, Brand Solutions & Marketing for BurdaLuxury India, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team to drive regional growth.

Tata Starbucks Introduces Its First Metro Store in India

Mumbai, 11th July 2024: TATA Starbucks has announced the opening of its first metro store at the bustling Western Express Highway (WEH) metro station in Mumbai. Designed to cater to the dynamic lifestyles of consumers who are on the go, this first of a kind store in India for Starbucks offers a seamless and delightful experience, no matter when you stop by.

Starbucks WEH Store Image

The WEH Store will bring forth ease and a ‘Third Place’ experience for commuters between work and home, offering opportunities for meaningful connections over handcrafted beverages prepared by passionate partners. Located at the Western Express Highway Metro Station, the store will feature a special quick grab- and-go counter for time-sensitive commuters. It will also offer comfortable dine-in options where customers can take a pitstop to savor delectable food and beverage offerings.

The menu will feature delectable food and beverage combinations such as the Picco Cappuccino or a Tall Cold Brew Back with a Classic Cinnamon Swirl, Tall Cold Coffee with Butter Croissant at attractive price points starting INR 285. In May 2023, TATA Starbucks expanded its menu with an exciting selection of Indian-inspired offerings. This includes regional favorites like South Indian Filter Coffee, Masala Chai, Elaichi Chai, and an array of indulgent Milkshakes. Alongside these additions, the menu features bite-sized snacks and shareable food options that are inspired by a local and cultural taste.

Commenting on the launch of the store, Sushant Dash, ceo, TATA Starbucks, said, “At Starbucks, we are committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience to consumers. We are delighted to introduce our f first metro station store in India, which will meet our consumers at a place convenient to them, through a diversified store format. The store aims to enhance the daily commute for busy travellers and provide a warm and welcoming environment where they can enjoy the signature Starbucks experience in a quick service format through our offerings.”

 

Tata Motors – India’s leading SUV manufacturer, celebrates a historic milestone of its SUV legacy

Bengaluru, July 10, 2024: Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer and also India’s leading SUV manufacturer, proudly celebrates an historic milestone with over 2 million SUVs on Indian roads. The wide SUV portfolio, which includes the Safari, Harrier, Nexon, Punch, along with the iconic nameplates of the yesteryears – the Sierra and the Safari, have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Each of these robust SUVs have been segment defining and together embody Tata Motors’ dedication to providing best-in-class safety, cutting-edge design, and advanced technologies, in line with customer expectations, making them the true ‘King of SUVs’.

From launching the first SUV in India – The Tata Sierra in 1991, to showcasing India’s first ever compact SUV concept – the Nexon at the 2014 Auto Expo, to introducing an all new category of a sub-compact SUV with the Punch, while also having the largest portfolio of 5 star rated B-NCAP and G-NCAP SUVs – Tata Motors with its forever pioneering spirit has defined the SUV category in the country.

Commenting on this special occasion, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., “Our ability to understand the SUV segment and provide the right product for every customer need, helps us immensely to maintain consistency and dominant leadership in the segment. Supported by our multi powertrain strategy, our approach is to provide Indian consumers with world class SUVs that are robust, safe and technologically advanced. The achievement of the 2 million SUV sales mark is a testament to this approach and sets the pace for the future growth of the SUV category.”

Celebrating this achievement, we are excited to extend this joy to our customers with the King of SUVs festival. We have revised the starting prices of our flagship SUVs, the Harrier  and the Safari and have extended benefits up to ₹ 1.4 Lakhs on popular SUV variants. With regards to electric vehicles, never before seen benefits on the Nexon.ev  have made it the most accessible it has ever been.

Five AI Assessment Platforms for K-12 Education in India

In India’s rapidly evolving education sector, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the learning experience for students and educators alike. These AI assessment platforms are not just tools but game-changers, offering personalized learning pathways and instant feedback that enhance educational outcomes significantly. By analyzing student performance in real-time, these platforms provide actionable insights to educators, enabling them to tailor their teaching methods effectively.

This technological integration addresses the diverse needs of K-12 students across the country, bridging gaps in traditional teaching methods with innovative solutions. Beyond mere assessment, these platforms empower teachers to implement targeted interventions, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to succeed. As India embraces digital transformation in education, these five leading AI assessment platforms stand out for their role in shaping the future of learning and teaching.

Here, we explore the top five edtech platforms in India leading the charge in this educational revolution, each bringing something special to the array of digital learning options available today.

AASOKA by MBD Group: AASOKA Learning and Teaching Solution, developed by the MBD Group, delivers a meticulously crafted K-12 curriculum in India, aiming to ensure nationwide accessibility and affordability of quality educational resources. With a strong foundation in EdTech, educational resources, and academic research, AASOKA employs innovative learning design principles to create a learner-centric approach, equipping educators with effective teaching tools. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, AASOKA fosters interactive, engaging, and creative learning experiences that support holistic student development and achieve significant educational outcomes. Their hybrid learning solutions cater comprehensively to both academic and extracurricular growth, meeting diverse teaching and learning management needs and transforming traditional schools into technology-enabled learning environments, making AASOKA a trusted partner for educational institutions nationwide.

Eupheus Learning: Eupheus Learning has quickly become India’s leading school-focused platform, revolutionizing education by integrating innovative technology solutions that connect classroom and home learning. Their strategy emphasizes enhancing classroom experiences and aligning closely with school curriculums. Through strategic partnerships with global educational technology leaders, Eupheus Learning offers specialized programs in kinesthetic learning, reading enhancement, STEM/STEAM education, and English language learning, impacting up to 10 million students nationwide. Their unique initiatives such as storytelling sessions, Olympiads, and coding competitions not only engage students but also enrich their educational journey, equipping them with essential skills and confidence for the future challenges they may face.

Vedantu: Vedantu is one of the best educational platform in India which is known for creating one of the most sought after educational apps. With a unique learning platform called WAVE and immensely talented top teachers, Vedanta offers highly personalized learning for classes 1 to 12 across CBSE and ICSE Boards. The hands-on teaching methodology has made Vedant the primary choice of aspirants for competitive exams like IIT JEE, NEET, KVPY, NTSE, IMO and IEO.

Unacademy: Based in Bangalore, Unacademy is an Indian multinational education technology company known for its online education platform. Founded in 2015 by Gaurav Munjal, Hemesh Singh and Roman Saini, Unacademy prepares students for a diverse range of competitive exams. In addition, it offers K-12 elementary education and skill-building courses covering programming, photography, entrepreneurship, and more. As of May 2022, Unacademy boasted a valuation of US$3.44 billion and has received accolades including being ranked among the GSV Global EdTech 50 in 2020 and ranked #1 on the LinkedIn Top Startups List for India in 2021.

BYJU’S: BYJU’S is India’s largest ed-tech company and the creator of India’s most popular school education app. Launched in 2015, BYJU’S offers highly personalized and effective learning programs for classes 1 – 12 (K-12) and aspirants for competitive exams like JEE, IAS etc. With 50 million registered students and 3.5 million paid subscriptions, BYJU’S has become one of the most preferred educational platform worldwide.

Insight Myanmar’s Meditation Related Podcasts Gain Popularity in India

Jul 08, 2024 Myanmar

The Insight Myanmar Podcast is a platform dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of Myanmar’s spiritual, cultural, socio-political life on meditation and Buddhist practices.

Ordained nuns meditating in the dhamma hall of a Myanmar monastery

Through in-depth interviews with meditators, scholars, practitioners, monks, stakeholders, leaders and activists the podcast delves into personal stories, teachings, and experiences, offering listeners a unique perspective on mindfulness, meditation, and the profound influence of Buddhism in Myanmar as well as the ongoing crisis in the country.

India has one of the largest number of Vipassana meditators in the world and a large number of meditators from India, Sout East Asia, USA, Europe, Australia etc are tuning into these podcast in large numbers. In addition to senior monks, a large number of senior Vipassana teachers like Barry Lapping, Kory Goldberg, Daniel Meyer, Johnathan Crawley, Michael Stein etc have been interviewed for the podcasts.

Joah Mcgee Founder of Insight Myanmar says, “Our podcast aims to foster a deeper understanding of Myanmar’s spiritual heritage and its contemporary relevance. With more than 240 episodes and over 100,000 listeners in different platforms, IMP can significantly contribute to a diverse audience including meditator groups.”

Insight Myanmar is a not-for-profit organisation is run by donations from grateful meditators. Reji Varghese a Vipassana meditator from Chennai and Managing Director of Forms and Gears says, my friends and I have got a treasure trove of precious information from Insight Myanmar’s podcasts and we are eager to give back in whatever way or form we can – donations / dana or volunteer service.”

Škoda Auto India announces all-new service offerings under latest Monsoon Campaign

<p style=”text-align: justify;”><strong>Mumbai, July 4, 2024 –With a slew of product actions in the pipeline, including the all-new compact SUV, Škoda Auto India continues with its customer-centric actions</strong> by announcing its annual Monsoon Campaign across 50 days starting 1 July, 2024. The Campaign includes a slew of, complimentary check-ups and discounts on various services.</p>
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<p style=”text-align: justify;”><strong>The Campaign</strong></p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”>The Monsoon Camp starts on July 1, 2024 and is operational at every Škoda Auto India dealership, service centre and customer touchpoint across India. During the campaign period, Škoda Auto India customers can claim various complimentary check-ups and discounts various services. On offer is an entirely complimentary 40-point Monsoon check-up on every Škoda car, including legacy models. Customers can also avail a discount of upto 20% on Road Side Assistance with a two- and three-year package.</p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”>The Campaign also offers critical care and embellishments to every existing Škoda car that would enhance safety and visibility for drivers and customers in the monsoon season. On offer is a Windshield Polish that eliminates scratches on the windshield and enhances visibility and wiper movement. Customers can opt for a Headlight restoration that removes dust and water marks from the headlight units, providing cleaner and brighter vision. GermKleen, a service that cleans, sanitises and provides a hygienic interior can also be availed. These, and many discounts of upto 20% under the Monsoon Campaign.</p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”><strong>Rain ready</strong></p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”><strong>Škoda Auto</strong> India’s Monsoon Camp begins on July 1, 2024 and extends over a month to August 20, 2024. This campaign covers all Škoda Auto India customers, including proud owners of legacy cars like the Fabia, Rapid, Octavia and the Yeti, along with cars in the current fleet like the Kushaq and Slavia and the premium Kodiaq and Superb.</p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”><strong>Warranty with safety</strong></p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”>Škoda Auto India offers a 4-year/100,000 km standard warranty when the industry standard is about 3-years/75,000kms. Customers, under Škoda’s Peace of Mind programme, can extend this 4-year/100,000 km standard warranty up to the 5th or 6th year/150,000 km, whichever earlier. Owners of legacy cars can opt for an Anytime Warranty package, depending on the mileage and year of production of these cars that enable them to get one to two years of additional warranty.</p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”>Škoda Auto India’s warranty packages are in addition to the company’s recent introduction of a minimum of six airbags as standard across the range furthering the safety quotient in a proven and fully-tested fleet of 5-star safe rated cars for adults and children.</p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”><strong>Human Touch – ‘My Mantra’ programme</strong></p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”>Škoda Auto India has put in place several trainings and workshops for its sales and after-sales verticals, towards improving customer satisfaction, connected through its Human Touch philosophy.</p>
<p style=”text-align: justify;”><strong>Škoda Auto</strong>’s Human Touch approach is a global philosophy and has been localised for India in the form of the ‘My Mantra’ programme and enables a customer-first approach across all dealerships.</p>

Dastur Energy recognized with the Decarbonization Excellence Partner Award

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01st July 2024: Dastur Energy, a leading clean energy technology company, has been named winner of the “Decarbonization Excellence Partner” award by the Governing Council of The Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress (GRPC 2024) & Organizers of the Downstream India Excellence Awards 2024.

The Award recognizes Dastur Energy’s significant contributions towards enabling industrial-scale clean energy transformation by offering deep expertise across the industrial decarbonization value chain including – renewable energy, clean fuels like hydrogen, production process changes, and carbon capture, utilization & sequestration. Dastur Energy’s team of industrial decarbonization, technoeconomic, regulatory, and project risk experts deliver – a cost-effective strategic approach that is designed to deliver significant business impact while enabling clean energy transition and carbon management.

The Award, held in association with the Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress (GRPC 2024), recognizes industry leaders and organizations that have demonstrated excellence in thought leadership, management, research, technology, innovation, and overall operations in the Indian downstream Oil & Gas industry.

Atanu Mukherjee, CEO Dastur Energy, expressed his gratitude for the award, stating, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious award which recognizes our commitment to developing innovative solutions that enable the transition to a sustainable future.”

The award was announced and conferred during the ceremony and networking reception held on June 27, 2024, at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, as part of the 5th edition of the Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress (GRPC 2024).

Dastur Energy, a subsidiary of M. N. Dastur & Co. (P) Ltd., has been successfully delivering industrial-scale clean energy transition and carbon management solutions for companies in the ‘hard to abate’ sectors in North America, the Middle East, and India. In addition, the company has been closely associated as a partner and thought leader enabling pioneering projects funded by governmental entities like – NITI-Aayog, the United States Department of Energy, United States Trade and Development Agency.

The Maverick Motivator

“One huge step to success begins with a single failure” says Raunaq Kakkar, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of Lawpreneurz, Found My Teacher and MarriedUp

Raunaq Kakkar,

Mumbai, 7th June 2024: Showcasing the many dimensions of Raunaq Kakkar as the one who turned his failure around into successful ventures. As a game-changer, Raunaq has furthered 250 start-ups across industries such as AI, Education, Agriculture, and Logistics, including diverse sectors to raise their seed capital. Charging on the dynamic momentum, Raunaq now aims towards a 2.0 plan in fostering 2000 founders in the coming year.

TED Talk in 2018 brought Raunaq within the vision of the movers and shakers. In 2022 he was awarded by the Government of Maharashtra and in 2023 he was felicitated in Dubai at the Education 2.0 event.

To help advance businesses abroad, Raunaq’s ‘Found My Teacher’ is a singular platform that coaches’ entrepreneurs in languages that are critical to success and sharpening their comms.  Raunaq has fostered 250 clients in the US, UK, Middle East, and India. With his entrepreneurial skills and astute intellect, he has raised a seed capital of 3 – 5 million USD for them.

Raunaq now aims to help 2000 founders as a fitting acknowledgment to an overwhelming response.

As a Serial Entrepreneur, he now seeks the support to collaborate with global entrepreneurs and expand his business acumen to different horizons. The journey forward is to promote 2000 business owners in the coming year.