Real Estate Developers Across Karnataka Honoured For Exemplary Work At The Glittering CREDAI Care Awards 2023

* Ravi Puravankara, KC Naik get ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and R Nagaraj Reddy, Jayaram Shetty get award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Real Estate Sector’

The Ballroom Hall of Hotel Ritz Carlton was abuzz with anticipation at the 5th edition of the CREDAI Awards for Real Estate (CARE Awards) 2023. Real estate developers from across Karnataka had submitted their nominations across various categories before an eminent jury panel.  The awards were presented across multiple categories for Karnataka and Bengaluru City.

The awardees list are as follows:

Special Awards

-          Outstanding  Contribution to Realty  Sector – Mr. R Nagaraj Reddy, CMD Zonasha Projects & Mr Jayaram Shetty, Managing Director, Laxmi Sai Investments & Developers, Hubballi

-          Lifetime achievement award – Mr.Ravi Puravankara, Founder &Chairman, Puravnnkara Ltd & Dr KC Naik, Founder & Managing Director, Mahabaleshwara Promoters & Builders, Mangaluru

Bengaluru:

Dwelling above 1500 sft :  Klassic Enterprises. For Klassic Landmark

Dwelling below 1500 sft:  Rohan Housing for Rohan Iksha

Villas & Row Houses: NVT Quality Lifestyle Projects for NVT Lifesquare

Commercial Complex: Vaishnavi Infrastructure for Vaishnavi Techpark

Innovative Asset Class – Senior Living: Primus Lifespaces for Primus Reflection

Best CSR activity: Brigade Foundation

Karnataka North & South:

Karnataka North:

Dwelling below 1500 sft :  BM Associates Hubballi. For BM Garden

Plotted development – less than 10 acres: Siddharth Realty Vijaypura for Model Colony

Plotted development – more than 10 acres: Kalaskar & Associates, Kalaburgi for Sharddha Metropolis

Commercial/ Shopping Mall: Ambizone Infrastructure Kalaburgi for Orchid Malls

Innovative Asset Class – Club: Siddharth Realty Vijaypura for Spoorthy Club

Best CSR activity: Siddharth Realty Vijaypura

Karnataka South:

Dwelling below 1500 sft :  Sankalp Constructions Mysuru. For Temple Tree

Commercial/ Shopping Mall: Asiya Developers Karwar for Asiya Business Park

Best CSR activity: Beary’s Properties & Development, Mangaluru

Members from all across Karnataka attended the awards night.

Mr.Chaitanya Kulkarni,  President, CREDAI Karnataka said, "The CARE Awards is a way for us to recognize members of the real estate fraternity who have done exemplary work in the field and to encourage others to do the same. It is very prestigious for the members as it is a recognition from CREDAI."

Mr.Bhaskar T Nagendrappa, President of CREDAI-Bengaluru said, “This is a platform to recognize the efforts of real estate development across the state. Let these awards be an inspiration for all to excel in their field.”

These winners were chosen by an eminent jury panel based on presentations made in each category.

Alten Group Expands Its Operations Across The Indian Market

 

·        Alten in India with all its subsidiaries is close to 8000 employees by end of 2022 and we have a plan to add close to 7,000 engineers by 2025 organically and inorganically

·        Alten group is a world leader in Engineering & IT services and is expanding its India operations with additional office in Chennai & other cities in India

·        We have plan to acquire few companies across India which will help us to bring more capabilities & capacities

Alten India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of French major Alten group, will be expanding its operations in India. This is in continuation of our expansion plan followed by Bangalore, Pune and other cities of INDIA.  

The jobs will create more opportunities in India and more than doubled our head count in India alone. With this huge investment in resources and manpower, Alten India is expected to significantly contribute to the group’s overall revenues. We expect the Indian operations to contribute a 100% growth in terms of revenue.

Pascal Amore, APAC Head, Alten Group says, “the company is bullish on India now as the country has a talent pool which is very diverse in nature and this will help the group prepare themselves for new technological areas. It is conducive to invest in India as its a win-win situation for both employer & employee.”

Uttamkumar Sankpal, CEO, Alten India said, “this new office will help significantly in our vision to be the most preferred technology partner in India across multiple industries.  Alten group has decided to invest and develop technologies from India as we see huge talent and growth potential in Indian market which will also generate more employment opportunities to young Indians to grow in their respective career. ALTEN India covers a plethora of services which includes Mechanical Engineering, Embedded, Digital, Cyber security, Cloud, AI, ML and Enterprise management services.”

In India Alten operating across Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Lifescience, Telecom and Energy sectors.

Workshop On Stem Cell Techniques At Unveiled At Manipal Centre For Biotherapeutics Research

Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research (MCBR) organized a five-day workshop entitled "Stem cell culture, functional characterization and potency assays", which was inaugurated by Pro Chancellor of MAHE, Dr H S Ballal. The workshop aimed to provide hands-on experience in various techniques involved in stem cell culture, functional characterization, and potency assays required to ascertain the efficacy potential of stem cells. Twelve participants from leading research institutions participated in the workshop.

During the inauguration, Dr. Ballal emphasized the need for organizing such workshops in upcoming research fields like stem cells and regenerative medicine to build talented workforce. He also appreciated the research work being carried out by MCBR and wished the participants a great learning experience.

Speaking about the workshop Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor of MAHE said, "Organizing workshops like this is crucial for the advancement of research in emerging fields like stem cells and regenerative medicine. I am glad to see the Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research taking a lead in this area which will help build a talented workforce that will contribute to the growth of the healthcare industry."

Dr VR Ravi, Director of Mothercell Regenerative Centre Pvt Ltd, Trichy said, "Stem cells have enormous potential to address various healthcare challenges. This workshop provides participants with valuable knowledge and practical experience in stem cell techniques, which is essential for developing stem cell-based therapies that can benefit patients."

Dr Sharath Kumar Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, Health sciences, MAHE said "I am pleased to see the Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research taking a proactive role in promoting research and innovation in the areas of cell, gene, protein, nanotechnology, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials. This workshop is an excellent example of the center's commitment to developing a skilled workforce and contributing to the growth of the healthcare industry."

The workshop witnessed participation from twelve participants from leading research institutions. The inauguration function was graced by esteemed guests, including Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor of MAHE, Dr VR Ravi (MS Ortho), Director of Mothercell Regenerative Centre Pvt Ltd, Trichy, and Mr Manohar BN, MD & CEO, Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd., who shared their valuable insights on the importance of stem cells-based products and the challenges faced in the stem cell industry. The workshop aligns with MCBR's vision to contribute to the advancement of science and technology and promote the development of the healthcare industry.

The Iconic #DARK Range Now Comes With ‘Top Of The Line’ Enhancements

* Made feature rich with ADAS, a Larger 26.03 cm Infotainment Screen and an all-new Adaptive User Interface*

Following the blockbuster response received at the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today, announced the arrival of its new league of #DARK** products. Enhancing its successful SUV range even further, this new series comprises of a more upmarket rendition of India’s no. 1 SUV – the Nexon, the company’s premium SUV – the Harrier, and its flagship SUV – the Safari.

Extending the lineage of the iconic #DARK philosophy, these new products are enhanced with the most premium features seen yet, in the company’s passenger vehicles portfolio. With an adaptive User Interface boasting of a new look and feel, a desirable larger Infotainment Screen of 26.03 cm and 10 new ADAS features, the #DARK range promises to be the best companion for a progressive customer who wants to make a statement. Further complimenting the already established strong design, these SUVs exude dynamism through the newly added Carnelian Red highlights, giving its customers an exclusive feel of premium-ness combined with a bold look. Launched at an attractive price point (All-India, ex-showroom price), the new #DARK range meets the BS6 Phase II emission norms, featuring RDE and E20-compliant engines. Customers can now experience and book their favorite #DARK SUV from their nearest authorized Tata Motors dealership at a nominal amount of INR 30,000.

Commenting on the launch of these statement SUVs, Mr. Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility said, “The #DARK range of SUVs marks the new expression of the very successful #DARK philosophy. Boosted with features and experiences like ADAS, highly responsive 26.03 cm display Infotainment, coupled with an overall seamless User Interface, these new products are designed for the new gen customers of today who are looking for a user friendly, advanced, safe and high-tech featured companion. I am confident that these new superlative product additions will further cement our position as India’s leading SUV player”

About the Products

The Harrier and the Safari #DARK flaunt Bold Oberon Black exteriors, Piano Black Grille with Zircon Red accents, R18 Charcoal Black Alloys with Red Calipers along with #Dark logo on the fenders. The interiors are further accentuated with an exquisite Carnelian Red Interior theme which comes alive with the Carnelian Red Leatherette seats with diamond style quilting, complimenting grab handles on doors and central console, #DARK logo on the headrest, Steel black front dashboard design and Piano black accents on steering wheel, console and doors.

These OMEGARC twins are further made irresistible as they now come enhanced with the most premium features available across the company’s passenger vehicles range. Top of the line advanced upgrades such as 200+ Voice commands in 6 languages, 6 Way powered Driver seats with Memory and Welcome function, 360° Surround View System, 17.78 cms Digital TFT Instrument Cluster, 26.03 cm HARMAN Touchscreen infotainment and ADAS for advanced safety, to name a few. Furthermore, the Safari amps a bit higher by pleasing its customers with add-ons such the 4 way powered Co-Driver seats with electric Boss mode and Majestic sunroof with mood lighting.

The Nexon with its segment leading features now wows its customers with its new #DARK persona. Continuing the #DARK theme, the exterior continues to be draped in the Bold Oberon Black body color with interesting elements like Zircon red inserts in the front grille, the #DARK logo on the fenders in red color along with R16 Blackstone alloy wheels. The interior elaborates the whole feel with its Carnelian Red theme, Leatherette seats, steel black front dashboard design and red accents on steering wheel, console and doors. 

Adding to the entire package and gifting its customers with peace of mind, the #DARK range of SUVs will now feature the new standard warranty of 3 years/ 1 Lakh KM (whichever is earlier). Aimed to provide the perfect blend of tasteful design, luxury, and practicality, the #DARK SUVs are sure to elevate and make for a desirable addition one’s lifestyle.

Fourth Edition Of “myAvtar Job Fair For Women” On February 25

* Companies like Providence India, Persistent Systems to participate 

myAvtar.com, India’s leading diversity job portal, announced the fourth edition of its virtual job fair for women to be held on 25th February 2023, between 9.00 am and 6.30 pm. The large format virtual fair will connect women jobseekers with inclusive employers. The fair is a platform for working women professionals who are at different stages of their careers and for those who wish to restart their careers.  The fair will present a wide range of job opportunities for women across sectors and functions – IT, HR, Marketing, and Sales to name a few.  

myAvtar.com, the diversity job portal was launched by India’s premier Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm Avtar Group in 2020 to bring together inclusive employers and talent from the underrepresented pools – women, LGBTQ Community, Persons with Disabilities, Army Veterans, and millennials. In the last three editions of the job fair over 50 Companies invested in DEI have participated with more than 1200 plus jobs and have had 6000 jobseekers, and 1000 + Spot interviews.  

Announcing the launch of the 4th edition of myAvtar Job Fair for Women, Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar Group, said, “India has amongst the lowest women workforce participation rates in the world, in spite of our burgeoning economic progress. As per the data available, between 2019-20 and 2020-21, rural women’s labour force participation rate (LFPR) increased from 33% to 36.5%, while urban women’s LFPR fell from 23.3% to 23.2%. There has not been a significant rise in this population, a talent segment that has huge potential to contribute to the country’s GDP. myAvtar’s virtual job fairs exclusively for women is one of our endeavors towards creating gender-balanced workplaces. The last three editions of the job fairs saw widespread participation with many of the job seekers who attended the fairs, landing in successful careers. Our goal is to create a successful platform that leads to job creations and ultimately enable women’s workforce participation.”   

This specially curated job fair will provide the much-needed opportunity for networking and scope of employability for freshers, early and mid-career women professionals. The fair will see participation from leading companies including Providence India; Persistent Systems India; Backbase India LLP; Cargill India Pvt Ltd; Fidelity International Ltd; Tata Communications; Kellogg Brown & Root Engineering & Construction India Private Limited; Moodys Shared Services; Renault-Nissan Technology and Business Centre India Private Ltd; Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd; Mphasis Ltd; and Saint Gobain India Private Limited reaffirming their commitment to advancement of women’s careers.   

In addition to career opportunities, the participants will also be able to attend a series of thought-provoking and insightful sessions from industry veterans on topics pertaining to careers and work-life integration. The companies participating in the job fair will be presenting exclusive presentations on their policies, practices, and the career opportunities available with them. 

Women jobseekers can register at https://www.myavtar.com/events/details/14 for a free pass to the job fair.  

NEC Corporation Elevates Aalok Kumar To A Global Role; To Head The Global Smart Cities Business In Addition To India Responsibilities

* Aalok Kumar Is Now The Corporate Officer & Sr VP - Head Of The Global Smart City Business Development Department And President & CEO, NEC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. 

* He will spearhead the Global Smart Cities Business, and NEC’s long-term plans include establishing a global Smart City Centre of Excellence in India 

NEC Corporation India, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, announced the elevation of Mr. Aalok Kumar, Chairman, President and CEO, NEC Corporation India, to Corporate Officer & Senior Vice President - Head of Global Smart City Business.   

Aalok will continue to lead the India business and further strengthen India’s strategic positioning for NEC Group as a whole. He will continue to forge partnerships with the Government and private sector, pursuant to the company’s vision of “In India, for India” and “From India, for Global”. Aalok will take over a new global role as a Corporate Officer and Senior Vice President and Head of the Global Smart City Business. As part of NEC’s Corporate Management Team, he will be responsible for building a global business, drawing on his unique learnings from his global experience. 

Commenting on the elevation, Mr. Takayuki Morita, President and CEO, NEC Corporation, said, “Having spearheaded some of our biggest marquee projects for both public and private organizations in his time at NEC Corporation India, Aalok has played a pivotal role in cementing NEC Corporation’s position as a trusted digital transformation partner to the Government and enterprises of India. His new position as a Corporate Officer and NEC’s management member leading India shows NEC’s commitment and importance towards India as a market.”  

NEC aims to build a robust Global Smart City vertical, represented by talent from all over the world with deep technological know-how and experience. India will play a major role in shaping this, drawing on Aalok’s expertise in driving digital transformation in India and the learnings from smart city projects implemented in the country. In the long run, he will endeavour to set up a global Smart City Centre of Excellence in India, thereby fast-tracking the company’s realisation of its vision of developing solutions “From India, For Global''. 

An alumnus of St’. Stephens College, Delhi and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Aalok Kumar brings nearly three decades of experience in senior leadership roles in business transformation, performance improvement, and margin expansion. Prior to taking up the mantle as the President, and CEO at NEC India in 2020, he served as the Senior Vice President of McKinsey & Company. He has also worked in companies like GE Healthcare, GE Capital and ABN Amro Bank. 

“I am humbled by the opportunity given to me by the global leadership. I have had the privilege of leading an exceptional team in India, and it is with their unmatched talent and support that we have been able to accomplish some crucial milestones for NEC Corporation India thus far. I look forward to fulfilling the responsibilities that come with this new role and will strive to take NEC to greater heights in close collaboration with the entire team”, said Aalok Kumar, Corporate Officer & Sr VP-Head of Global Smart City Business & President and CEO, NEC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.

As part of NEC Corporation’s organisational changes, the various business units and the organisational management structure are being streamlined and consolidated at a global scale. In line with NEC’s “2030 VISION”, the company aims to further strengthen its corporate governance and boost management speed towards catalysing the growth of its global business pillars. This will help NEC Corporation achieve its Mid-term Management Plan 2025 and increase NEC's medium- to long-term corporate value as a global technology company.

About NEC Corporation India (NEC India)

NEC is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies and brings nearly 125 years of expertise in technological innovation to provide solutions for empowering people, businesses, and society. Headquartered in Japan, NEC started operations in India in the 1950s, accelerating its growth through the expansion of business to global markets. NEC in India expanded its business from telecommunications to public safety, logistics, transportation, retail, finance, unified communication, and IT platforms, serving across governments, businesses as well as individuals. With its Centre of Excellence for analytics platform solutions, big data, biometrics, mobile and retail, NEC in India offers innovative new services and solutions for India and global markets. 

IMDb Launches Popular Indian Celebrities Feature, Available Exclusively On The IMDb App

The Popular Indian Celebrities feature offers a weekly look at the most popular trending celebrities, powered by input from hundreds of millions of global IMDb users and visitors

IMDb (http://www.imdb.com), the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today announced the launch of the Popular Indian Celebrities feature, a new way for fans to track trending stars and filmmakers in Indian movies and web series.

The Popular Indian Celebrities feature, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, highlights the top trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week. This is based on visits from more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. Every week, entertainment fans can see who is trending, follow their favorite entertainers, and discover new breakout talent.

“Talent and filmmakers in India enjoy an immense fandom that crosses regional and national boundaries, and IMDb is uniquely positioned to capture this interest, given our global audience," said Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India. "The Popular Indian Celebrities feature celebrates the passion of IMDb users, highlights celebrities having a breakthrough career moment, and captures trends in entertainment driven by the latest releases and newsworthy events."

For the week of February 20, the top 20 trending names on the Popular Indian Celebrities feature include:

Raashi Khanna

Shah Rukh Khan

Vijay Sethupathi

Regina Cassandra

Aditya Chopra

Deepika Padukone

Kader Khan

Bhuvan Arora

Anupam Kher

Kiara Advani

Ayesha Kanga

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Shahid Kapoor

Kubbra Sait

Ram Charan Teja

Anjali Sivaraman

Salman Khan

Yash Chopra

Krishna D.K.

Nora Fatehi

The Popular Indian Celebrities feature reflects global trends in Indian entertainment

This week, the Popular Indian Celebrities feature spotlights talent from trending titles like Farzi (Prime Video), The Romantics, Class (Netflix), and Pathaan (in theaters now).

Six cast members from the Prime Video Original series Farzi feature in top 20 on the list. Star Raashi Khanna ranks at No. 1, along with Vijay Sethupathi, Shahid Kapoor, Regina Cassandra, Bhuvan Arora, and Kubbra Sait. Series co-creator Krishna D.K. is also on the list this week.

Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films, whose rare interview featured in the Netflix docuseries The Romantics, features at No. 5.

Shah Rukh Khan (No. 2) and Deepika Padukone (No. 6), stars of the record-breaking box office phenomenon Pathaan, remain near the top of the list a month after the movie’s release.

Actor Kader Khan, who was recently mentioned in a trending online interview, features in the list, with IMDb users seeking information on his long career as an actor, writer, and producer.

Fan interest in the wedding of Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra earned Advani a slot on the list at No. 10.

Netflix original Class’ breakout stars Ayesha Kanga and Anjali Sivaraman also feature on the list this week.

The IMDb Popular Indian celebrities feature is updated every Monday, and is determined by visits from more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. The feature is available exclusively on the IMDb app for customers whose location is set to India. Along with Indian celebrities, customers can also see trailers for popular Indian movies and TV shows. The IMDb app also helps customers discover what to watch, add titles to their watchlist, and rate and review what they’ve seen. The IMDb app is available for free on Android devices from the Google Play store, and on iPhone from the Apple App Store.

Entertainment fans can also follow IMDb on Instagram and Twitter for all of the latest content featuring Indian films, web series, talent, and filmmakers. Followers can share what they love most about their favorite Indian celebrities and titles, find the latest trailers and exclusive IMDb content, and discover new content from India and around the world.

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