1.2 Lakh Plus Students Gear Up To Participate In The 19th Edition Of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz

~ Level 1 Prelims will be held on Thursday 15th and Sunday 18th June 2023 ~

The highly anticipated Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2023, India's most prestigious business quiz for campuses, clocked over 1.2 lakh registrations from students across India. The registered candidates will now get a chance to test their knowledge at the first qualifier, which is the Level 1 Prelim of the quiz, scheduled on Thursday 15th and Sunday 18th June 2023.

The nationwide Level 1 Prelim will be conducted as a software-based, MCQ format quiz and will feature 30 questions to be answered in 30 seconds each. For the online version of the Campus Quiz, the country has been divided into 24 clusters. The top 100 participants from each of the 24 clusters based on their scores in Level 1 Prelims will advance to Level 2 Prelim and the 12 highest-scoring contestants from Level 2 Prelims from each cluster will move forward to the Cluster Finals - Wild Card Round. These 24 clusters are further grouped into four zones- South, East, West, and North with each zone comprising 6 clusters. The four Zonals and the National Finals will be held as ground events.

Winners from each of the cluster finals will qualify for the Zonal Finals. Cluster winners and runners-up will receive cash prizes of Rs. 35,000* and Rs. 18,000* respectively. The winners of the four Zonal Finals will directly advance to the National Finals. The runners-up from the four Zonal Finals will compete in a Wild Card Final, and 2 out of the 4 runners-up will qualify for the National Finals. Totally, 6 finalists will compete in the National Finals, where the top scorer will be crowned the National Champion, receiving a grand prize of Rs. 2.5 lakhs* and the coveted Tata Crucible Trophy. In addition to the grand prize, this year the National winner and the top two scorers from the National Finals will get a chance to win an internship* with the Tata Group.

Giri Balasubramaniam, widely known as 'Pickbrain,' a renowned quizmaster and Tata Crucible veteran, will serve as the Quizmaster for this edition. He will be accompanied by Quiz Co-host Rashmi Furtado.

Since its inception in 2004, Tata Crucible, a knowledge initiative by the Tata Group, has been providing young minds a platform to showcase their quizzing acumen and, has been fostering curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking through quizzing.

TCS iON is the technology partner for hosting the Prelims of the quiz.

About Tata Crucible Campus Quiz:

Tata Crucible Business Quiz is India's most prestigious business quiz that has been testing the knowledge and acumen of business enthusiasts since 2004. With a rich legacy of quizzing excellence for close to two decades, Tata Crucible has become a platform for young minds to showcase their business intelligence and strategic thinking. The quiz is held twice annually with two separate editions, one for full-time students and other one for working professionals, across India. With a pan-India presence, Tata Crucible Business Quiz has been nurturing a community of the brightest minds from across the country to compete and learn from each other. It is an opportunity to network with industry experts and gain valuable insights into the world of business.

You can follow Tata Crucible Campus Quiz on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tata_crucible

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TataCrucible

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-crucible

About the Tata Group

Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, the Tata Group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India, comprising 30 companies across ten verticals. The Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust’. Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata companies. Sixty-six percent of the equity share capital of Tata Sons is held by philanthropic trusts, which support education, health, livelihood generation, and art and culture. In 2021-22, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was $128 billion (INR 9.6 trillion). These companies collectively employ over 935,000 people. Each Tata company or enterprise operates independently under the guidance and supervision of its own Board of Directors. There are 29 publicly-listed Tata enterprises with a combined market capitalisation of $311 billion (INR 23.6 trillion) as on March 31, 2022. Companies include Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Tata Consumer Products, Titan, Tata Capital, Tata Power, Indian Hotels, Tata Communications, Tata Digital, and Tata Electronics.

Cummins India Advances Its Mission Of Powering A New World; Receives Certification For CPCB IV+ Emissions Standard Compliance

Cummins India Limited, one of the leading technology providers of power solutions, announced that on June 12, 2023, it had received various CPCB IV+ compliance certifications from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Dr. Reji Mathai, ARAI Director, presented the certificates to Dr. Pradheepram Ottikkutti, Head of Engineering, Cummins Group (India) and Ms. Shveta Arya, Business Head, Power Systems, Cummins India Limited, in a ceremony held at the ARAI headquarters in Pune. Senior officials from ARAI and Cummins India were present during the ceremony. The certification is for various range of genset products.

The certifications awarded by ARAI reaffirms the readiness of Cummins India Limited to provide its customers with various CPCB IV+ emission norms compliant gensets, effective July 1, 2023, when the new regulations will come into effect.

Expressing his thoughts on this achievement, Mr. Ashwath Ram, Managing Director of Cummins India Limited, said, “Cummins has been at the forefront of powering the growth and prosperity of India for more than six decades. For us, the transition to CPCB IV+ genset emission norms is more than just launching a technologically advanced and compliant product range. It is a long-term commitment toward providing the environment-friendly next generation of power solutions to our customers, industry, and the planet. The certifications are a strong testament to our capabilities in providing robust, Made in India, reliable, and sustainable power solutions.”

Ms. Shveta Arya, Business Head, Power Systems, Cummins India Limited, further added, “As India gets ready to implement one of the most stringent genset emission norms on July 1, 2023, we are delighted to receive the various CPCB IV+ compliance certifications for our genset engines. This validation increases our confidence to provide exceptional power solutions that meet the highest performance, reliability, and environmental responsibility standards.”

The CPCB IV+ emission standards are one of the most comprehensive and stringent emission norms for power generation engines that the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will implement from July 1, 2023. Compared to the current CPCB II standards, the measures will result in an approximately 90% reduction in particulate matter (PM) and harmful oxides of nitrogen (NOx) concentrations. The new CPCB IV+ emission standards will also establish a single standard for both prime and standby usage of gensets covering all fuel types for the engine power output of up to 800 kWh.

About Cummins India Limited

Established in 1962 and headquartered in Pune, Cummins India Limited is part of the Cummins Group in India. Cummins India Limited is the country's leading diesel and natural gas engine manufacturer for power generation, industrial and automotive markets. Cummins India Limited is having a nationwide network of 18 exclusive 4S dealers with over 480 service touch points that provide parts, services, and after-market solutions for the uptime of Cummins equipment and engines to customers in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

About Cummins Group in India:

Cummins in India, a power leader, is a group of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute, and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, air handling, filtration, emission solutions, and electrical power generation systems. With its recent acquisition of Meritor, Cummins has further expanded its portfolio to include drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket, and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Its technology and pioneering initiatives are bringing innovative solutions and dependable services at the best possible value to users across the country. Its high-performance outlook is based on customer focus, integrity, and the capability of its people. Part of the $28.1 billion Cummins Inc. USA, Cummins in India is a group of 12 (twelve) entities with a presence in over 200 locations in the country and over 10,000 employees. Learn more at cummins.com

Happiest Minds Recognized As A ‘Major Contender’ For Low-Code Application Development Services In Everest Group’s Peak Matrix

Happiest Minds Technologies Limited (NSE: HAPPSTMNDS), a ‘Born Digital. Born Agile’, Mindful IT Company today announced that it has been recognized as a ‘Major Contender’ for low-code application development services in the latest Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 for the Appian and the OutSystems platforms.

The assessment evaluated 31 low-code application development service providers on market impact and vision & capability dimensions. It acknowledged Happiest Minds’ ability to deliver low-code services successfully for its clients to solve business challenges and meet their future requirements. The study explored the key enterprise drivers, objectives, and pain points for low-code application development and revealed some interesting insights on the way the market is expected to evolve further and the corresponding implications for low-code application development service providers.

Mr. Rajiv Shah, Executive Board Member, CEO, Digital Business Services, Happiest Minds Technologies, said, “We’re thrilled to be recognized as a Major Contender for low-code application development services in the Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessment this year. Digital transformation is many things, but it's no longer optional. Every organization needs a competitive, digital-first strategy to grow.  At Happiest Minds we have invested significantly in not only building capabilities in low-code/no-code platforms but also have helped our customers achieve tangible business outcomes by monetizing organizations’ IT investments through automating processes and workflows which can help eliminate sub-optimal processes, reduce reworks, and drive efficiency.

Mr. Ram Mohan C, Executive Board Member, CEO, Infrastructure Management & Security Services, Happiest Minds Technologies, said, “It is indeed commemorative to be recognized as a Major Contender in the Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessment this year for low-code application development services. With existing modernization efforts already in place, digital demand in the enterprise will continue to surpass supply. Traditional code will eventually be replaced by low-code/no-code platforms for business purposes. It’s because of our unique strategy and ability to address the developer skills crisis, that we’ve been recognized for this position.”

Mr. Sundar Ramaswamy, SVP & Head of Digital Process Automation CoE, Happiest Minds Technologies, said, “Happiest Minds has invested in Centers of Excellence to incubate new technologies that can be used to help our clients drive sustainable outcomes on their Digital Transformation journey. In the DPA CoE, we built our Low Code Rapid Application Development capabilities to bring flexibility and agility to the design and development of applications. The capability is now helping our clients drive faster and better outcomes in App development and I thank the Everest Group to recognize this in their latest Low Code Application Development services PEAK Matrix Assessment.”

The PEAK Matrix® report provides an objective, data-driven comparative assessment of service and technology providers based on two broad parameters: Vision & Capability (measures ability to deliver services successfully) and Market Impact (measures impact created in the market) across the globe. The market impact is assessed on the parameters of market adoption, portfolio mix, and value delivered. At the same time, vision and capability are assessed on the variables of strategy, delivery footprint, innovation and investments, and scope of services. The resulting matrix categorizes service providers as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants, enabling them to gauge and calibrate their offerings.

About Happiest Minds Technologies:

Happiest Minds’ Technologies Limited (NSE: HAPPSTMNDS), a Mindful IT Company, enables digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by delivering seamless customer experiences, business efficiency and actionable insights. We do this by leveraging a spectrum of disruptive technologies such as: artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud, digital process automation, internet of things, robotics /drones, security, virtual/augmented reality, etc. Positioned as ‘Born Digital. Born Agile’, our capabilities span digital solutions, infrastructure, product engineering and security. We deliver these services across industry sectors such as automotive, BFSI, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, edutech, engineering R&D, hi-tech, manufacturing, retail, and travel/transportation/hospitality.

A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, Happiest Minds is headquartered in Bangalore, India with operations in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.

OPPO Will Bring 2023 Inspiration Challenge To VivaTech, Calling For Innovative Solutions For The Second Year

OPPO has announced its participation in VivaTech 2023, Europe’s biggest startup and tech event. In its second year at the event, OPPO will showcase innovative solutions from three international startup partners and invite entries to the ongoing 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge (The Challenge).

At the opening stage of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge, OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to call for innovative proposals at this year’s VivaTech event in two categories:

Inspiration for People: innovative solutions for digital health and accessible technology.

Inspiration for the Planet: innovative solutions for environmental protection and low-carbon development.

Through the Challenge, OPPO aims to empower innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide to create life-changing solutions by offering funding, support and partnership opportunities.

At this year's VivaTech, OPPO has invited three technology startups from its ecosystem to present their innovative solutions and share their insights under "Virtuous Innovation":

SolCold: The company aims to provide environmentally friendly, solar-powered cooling solutions through its research and development of outdoor cooling coatings.

Sign Now: The company has developed a web app that provides on-demand sign language interpretation for the deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Alango: The company provides audio/voice/hearing enhancement algorithms that developed BeHear line of forward looking, consumer electronics products for hearing impaired.

Entrants for 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge will advance through a series of regional demo events in Bangkok, Boston, and Shenzhen, concluding with a global demo event in Singapore by the end of August, where the top five finalists will be announced. Each of the five winning proposals will receive a grant of US$50,000 (approximately RMB 350,000, tax included). Furthermore, the top 45 proposals worldwide, including the top 15 proposals from each regional challenge, will gain access to an incubation fund and other partnership opportunities.

Those attending VivaTech 2023 are invited to visit the OPPO event from 9:30 – 10:30 AM on June 16 at the Pitch Studio, located at Paris expo Porte de Versailles in France. Everyone is welcome to join OPPO’s e-booth here.

The deadline for submitting proposals to OPPO Inspiration Challenge is June 30, 2023. For more information, please visit the official website at oppo.com/en/proposal.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. 

Hero Motocorp Launches Iconic Motorcycle Passion+ In A Refreshed Avatar

In keeping with its product revitalization strategy of bringing stylish and tech-loaded products, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today introduced the new Passion+.

Adapting to the ever-evolving preferences of the customers, Passion+ is a perfect combination of style, comfort and convenience making it an ideal choice for daily commute. Building on the strong legacy of iconic brand Passion, the new motorcycle gets fresh touch to its youthful design while enhancing the utility and comfort factor for riders.

The new Passion+ is available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across the country at an attractive price of Rs. 76,301/- (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).

Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Hero MotoCorp, said, “The iconic brand Passion, which has defined the parameters of style, reliability and comfort in the motorcycle category, has truly undergone a transformation over the past decade. The overwhelming trust of our customers in the brand and their enduring affinity with Passion has encouraged us to introduce it in a refreshed avatar. With its stylish looks and exciting features for riders’ convenience, we are confident that the new Passion+ will grow its appeal among the customers and further strengthen our presence in the segment.”

Styling

The new Hero Passion+ embodies nostalgia, yet it remains contemporary. Back with the bigger and fuller image, the Passion+ exudes a fresh masculine look that gets enhanced with the Stylish graphics. The elegant chrome finish on Handle, Muffler Cover & Utility Case and signature dual tone lives up to contemporary styling aspirations of the iconic motorcycle.

Convenience

Uniting the qualities of comfort and convenience, the Biggest Utility Case in the segment offer enough space for everything you need on your journey. The Digi Analogue cluster integrates i3S` button, Side-Stand indicator, Speedometer, Trip meter, Odometer, Fuel gauge, Headlight indicators, turn indicators which is laid out for easy reading. In addition, the integrated Mobile Charging port makes it convenient for the riders to charge on the go.

Comfort

Superior ergonomics through plush seat and low saddle height (790mm) ensures easier accessibility and high level of comfort for the riders and pillions. The riding comfort for Rider is further enhanced by the relaxed ergonomic triangle, which offers an active and all-time comfortable seating position.

Engine

The new Passion+ comes with a highly reliable & Fuel-efficient 100cc BS-VI and OBD-2 phase A compliant engine that produces a power output of 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm and torque of 8.05 NM @ 6000 rpm. Delivering the brand promise of performance and comfort, the motorcycle comes with the patented i3S technology for better fuel efficiency.

Colors

The three-color schemes – Sports Red with Black, Black with Nexus Blue and Black with Heavy Grey – suit every personality.

Punjab National Bank Launches “IVR Based UPI Solution - UPI 123PAY”

Punjab National Bank (PNB), nation’s leading public sector Bank, becomes the first mega Public Sector Bank to introduce “IVR-based UPI solution - UPI 123PAY”, aligning with the Digital Payment Vision 2025 towards a cashless and cardless society. 

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a 24*7 payment channel enabling customers to perform fast, encrypted and real-time payments. Till now, the solution was accessible only through smartphones or through Unstructured Supplementary Service data (USSD) service and was dependent on good internet connectivity. The UPI 123PAY solution would extend the functionality and facilitate the feature to any phone users and those in low internet connectivity zones to perform UPI transactions. 

Sharing his thoughts on the functionality, MD & CEO, PNB, said, “India’s large population resides in rural and semi-urban areas. Such population still relies on cash for their daily needs. With approximately 63% of our branches being located in the rural and semi-urban areas, PNB, has a huge customer base in the remote regions of the nation. To facilitate such people, who do not have access to smartphones or internet connectivity, we are delighted to introduce the functionality of UPI 123PAY. It will enable EVERYONE with ANY phone to make PAYMENTS through UPI from ANYWHERE in INDIA. The functionality is also available for non-PNB customers.”  

The UPI 123PAY functionality is simple and involves the following steps:  

Step 1-Dial the bank’s easy-to-remember IVR number “9188-123-123”  

Step 2-Choose the beneficiary  

Step 3-Authenticate the transaction  

Further, the UPI 123PAY will be multilingual and be available in the customer’s preferred language.  

Embark On Unforgettable Adventure Across The Himalayas With Defender Journeys

* Modern lifestyle experiences along the vistas of Leh, Ladakh and Spiti Valley have been introduced to Defender Journeys offering.

* Embrace the impossible: Defender adds another dimension to all-terrain capability, with adventuring opportunities for enthusiasts always looking to achieve more.

* Luxury explorer: Experiences will include driving Defender across epic landscapes, immersion in diverse local culture and the best luxury stays and hospitality.

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Expressing leadership in modern luxury experiences, the Defender brand introduces iconic new adventures to the exceptional Defender Journeys’ programme. These experiences have been specially curated for Defender brand enthusiasts, to provide them with a bespoke repertoire of luxury and cultural experiences across the beautiful Himalayan region.

The new Defender Journeys will take place from June to August of 2023.

Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said, “The Defender is an unquestionable all-terrain icon of the 21st century, possessing the ability to conquer the most challenging conditions with absolute confidence. Our clients, like the Defender itself, are adventure seekers fueled by a passion to do the exceptional. This is what makes Defender Journeys the ideal opportunity for them to indulge their love for adventure behind the wheel of this mighty vehicle.”

The Ladakh Himalayan Experience is the first of the new routes on Defender Journeys, which offers an enthralling nine-day journey between Shimla and Leh to rediscover a land shrouded in mystery.

The Zanskar Himalayan Experience is a captivating week-long voyage between Leh and Srinagar, exploring lush valleys, high mountains, and arid deserts of the Great Himalayas.

The Spiti Himalayan Experience is an eight-day journey between Shimla and Kaza, exploring quaint passages through picture-perfect hamlets, awe-inspiring landscapes, age-old monasteries, and scenic lakes of this high-altitude part of Himachal Pradesh.

The team of instructors accompanying each trip have been trained and certified under the JLR Global Experience program. They are professional, dedicated and vastly experienced in the fields of on and off-road driving as well as event management and risk mitigation.

JLR India has authorised Cougar Motorsport to plan and execute Defender Journeys in India. To register for the upcoming Defender Journeys, reach out to Cougar Motorsport on +91 8800860430 or visit the website for more information.