Author: Neel Achary

Cyber Awareness Workshop Empowers Students At TIGPS, Ariadaha

Kolkata, 7th May, 2025: Today, the students of Grades X to XII at Techno India Group Public School (TIGPS), Ariadaha, participated in a highly enlightening and informative Cyber Awareness Workshop, conducted by Belghoria Police Station under the guidance of the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate.

The session was led by a distinguished panel from the police force, including Inspector, Mr Subhrajit Majumder (IC Belghoria), Sub Inspector, Mr Sukanta Das, Sub Inspector, Mr Prokash Dhara, Sub Inspector, Mr Arnab Mistry and Sub Inspector, Ms Monisha Biswas.

Inspector Subhrajit Majumder, the Chief Guest for the workshop, captivated the audience with his insights, drawing from over 26 years of experience in law enforcement. His engaging narrative and real-life case studies helped students understand the urgent need for cyber vigilance in today’s digital landscape.

The workshop covered a wide array of essential topics, including:

· Online safety and responsible internet usage

· Cyberbullying and the dangers of inappropriate content sharing

· Various forms of cybercrime such as phishing, identity theft, sextortion and impersonation

· Gaming-related fraud and identifying red flags

· Facts vs. myths, dos and don’ts, and actionable safety tips

· Available preventive measures and official helpline resources

“Cyber safety is a paramount concern in today’s fast pacing world. Young minds should be rightly guided with adequate knowledge so that they can safeguard themselves from the dangers waiting in the digital world”, said Mr Subhrajit Majumder, IC, Belghoria Police Station.

“Remaining secure in the cyber world is a shared responsibility. Teenagers have two worlds – the physical world and the digital world. If the systems of the digital world are secured then the physical world will be automatically secured”, said Ms Debdutta Bera Adhya, Principal, TIGPS, Ariadaha.

The session encouraged active student participation and left a lasting impression about the importance of safeguarding one’s digital footprint. It served as a timely reminder of the responsibilities young individuals hold in navigating the online world safely and ethically.

Introducing O3+ Power Foil D-Tan Mask – Your Shortcut to Radiant, Even-Toned Skin

O3+ Professional announces the launch of its latest innovation – the Power Foil D-Tan Face Sheet Mask — your shortcut to a luminous, youthful glow! Powered by the brightening magic of Licorice, the gentle exfoliation of Glycolic Acid, and the healing touch of Niacinamide, this innovative sheet mask redefines skincare. It not only lightens pigmentation and acne marks but also hydrates, firms and revitalizes tired skin.

A true antioxidant powerhouse, it shields against environmental stress while unveiling a smoother, radiant complexion. Experience holistic healing in every application and reveal your brightest skin yet with this next-generation D-Tan ritual.

Key Benefits of O3+ Power Foil D-Tan Face Sheet Mask:

1. Instant Tan Removal & Glow Boost
Infused with Licorice and Glycolic Acid, this mask effectively reduces pigmentation and dark spots, unveiling a visibly brighter and more even-toned complexion in just 10–12 minutes.

2. Deep Hydration & Skin Firming
Enriched with Niacinamide, the mask delivers intense moisture, enhancing skin elasticity and leaving it plump, smooth, and resilient.

3. Antioxidant Protection Against Environmental Stressors
The potent combination of antioxidants in the mask helps shield the skin from environmental aggressors, combating free radicals and promoting a youthful, radiant appearance.

Granules India Earns Gold Rating in First-Ever Corporate-Level EcoVadis Assessment Ranks in the 5% Globally Across All Industries

Mumbai, India – May 7, 2025: Granules India Limited, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company committed to sustainable and responsible healthcare, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis in its inaugural corporate-level assessment. This places the company in the 97th percentile, among the top 5% of all companies assessed globally across all industries.

 EcoVadis is one of the world’s trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, assessing companies on environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This recognition affirms Granules’ robust sustainability practices and transparency in its business operations.

 The company’s first-ever corporate-level submission to EcoVadis builds on years of operational and environmental excellence across its manufacturing footprint. The rating reflects the company’s purpose-driven transformation journey — Healing lives responsibly through pioneering green science — and aligns with its broader sustainability goals, including science-based climate targets, greener chemistry platforms, and safer workplace practices.

  “This Gold rating is more than a recognition — it’s a reminder that we are choosing to grow differently by placing sustainability at the heart of our progress,” said Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, Chairman and Managing Director of Granules India. “It is a moment of pride, but also one of responsibility to continue raising the bar as we build a more resilient and responsible future.”

 Priyanka Chigurupati, Executive Director, added: “We deeply value the trust and partnership of our customers and suppliers. This milestone is a shared win — a testament to what’s possible when we act together with ‘One Planet, One Purpose’.”

Jaipur Rugs and Gurjeet Singh Celebrate Creative Visionaries in Powerful Dreamers Launch

India – [7th May, 2025] – Jaipur Rugs, India’s leading voice in ethical luxury and handmade craftsmanship, proudly announces the launch of Dreamers—a bold, genre-defying art collection created in collaboration with acclaimed textile artist Gurjeet Singh. Dreamers is more than a collection of rugs and wall art—it is a movement stitched together by emotion, memory, identity, and the lived experiences of India’s rural artisans.

 Rooted in villages across Rajasthan and echoing within the walls of Jaipur Jail, Dreamers turns traditional hand-knotting into an act of storytelling. Each piece in the collection emerges from intimate conversations, hushed moments shared over looms, and the emotional landscapes of those too often left unseen. Together, Jaipur Rugs and Gurjeet Singh have created a body of work that weaves together personal truths with bold visual language—daring viewers to feel, not just admire.

 What Lies Beneath: Craft as Confession
The artworks in Dreamers span themes of gender, caste, queerness, and generational trauma. Through surreal, abstract, and emotionally raw visuals, the collection offers a deeply layered view into the worlds of those who live between tradition and transformation.
• “Bahu Mukhiya” reveals the fractured roles rural women must play—praising, surviving, and suppressing their own truths under societal expectations.
• “The Portraits of Boogli and Her Mother” tenderly reflect the quiet strength of women denied the freedom to dream, and the generational friction between duty and defiance.
• “I Like to Wear Both” boldly celebrates gender fluidity and self-expression through surreal imagery, challenging the norms that bind identity.
• “Black Sun”, created after the Indian High Court’s rejection of same-sex marriage, becomes a haunting symbol of dimmed identity and deferred hope.
• Works such as “I Want to Go Home” and “The Heaviness Within” were born in Jaipur Jail, shaped by the emotional echoes of confinement, and offer a raw portrait of pain, resilience, and longing for liberation.

 These are not decorative objects—they are visual essays. Each piece is meticulously crafted using ancient hand-knotting techniques, with knot counts reaching over 600,000 knots, and production timelines spanning up to 145 days. Every artwork carries the signature of its artisan—centering creators like Pushpa, Pinki, Boogli, Rais, Nishrat, and Gajanand as central storytellers, not silent technicians.

 Reimagining the Role of Artisan: From Hands to Voices
Where most collaborations position artisans as nameless contributors, Dreamers insists on visibility. Artisans are honored as co-creators, each piece infused with their individual experiences, thoughts, and truths. In this collection, weaving becomes an act of authorship—where trauma, silence, and joy are given space to exist without translation.

 “This is what the future of handmade craft must look like,” says Rutvi Chaudhary, Director of Jaipur Rugs. “It’s no longer just about the object—it’s about dignity, ownership, and the storytelling power of those whose voices have long gone unheard.”

 The Dreamers collection also includes sculptural portrait heads, created from fire-damaged rugs that were once destined for disposal. Transformed into monumental forms using remnant materials, folk motifs, beads, and buttons, these heads tell stories of survival, environmental responsibility, and emotional reinvention—demonstrating that beauty, like people, often rises from the ashes.

 A New Language of Luxury: Emotional, Ethical, Human
With Dreamers, Jaipur Rugs continues to redefine what luxury means—not perfection, but purpose. Not distance, but depth. These artworks challenge viewers to confront not only the aesthetic, but the emotional labor, the humanity, and the suppressed voices that shape each piece.

General Mills India Named Among GBS Employers for Third Year in a Row

India, Mumbai, 7th May 2025: General Mills India Center (GIC), the Mumbai-based Global Capability Center of US-headquartered General Mills Inc., has been recognized as one of Everest Group’s Top GBS Employers™ 2025—marking its third consecutive appearance on the prestigious list.

Ranked among 400+ Global Business Services (GBS) organizations across India, the Philippines, and Poland, GIC stood out for its excellence in compensation, work environment, career development and inclusion —key parameters that align with Everest Group’s evaluation and resonate strongly with both current and prospective employees.

This recognition reaffirms General Mills India Center’s position as an employer of choice in a highly competitive talent market and reflects its strategic focus on employee experience, retention, and growth.

Speaking on this achievement, Monika Potharkar, General Mills India Center site lead and director of financial shared services added, “This recognition by Everest Group for the third consecutive year is a powerful testament of how we’re redefining what it means to be a Global Capability Center. At General Mills India Center, we’re shaping global operations, backed by talent that thrives on purpose, innovation, and growth. Our focus on leadership development, meaningful career paths, and a culture of belonging has helped us build not just a workplace, but a destination for high-performing talent in India’s GBS ecosystem.”

GIC is proud to foster a culture of belonging and these efforts, along with a culture of open communication and community involvement, have contributed to the GIC also being recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year in 2025.

General Mills India Named Among GBS Employers for Third Year in a Row

India, Mumbai, 7th May 2025: General Mills India Center (GIC), the Mumbai-based Global Capability Center of US-headquartered General Mills Inc., has been recognized as one of Everest Group’s Top GBS Employers™ 2025—marking its third consecutive appearance on the prestigious list.

Ranked among 400+ Global Business Services (GBS) organizations across India, the Philippines, and Poland, GIC stood out for its excellence in compensation, work environment, career development and inclusion —key parameters that align with Everest Group’s evaluation and resonate strongly with both current and prospective employees.

This recognition reaffirms General Mills India Center’s position as an employer of choice in a highly competitive talent market and reflects its strategic focus on employee experience, retention, and growth.

Speaking on this achievement, Monika Potharkar, General Mills India Center site lead and director of financial shared services added, “This recognition by Everest Group for the third consecutive year is a powerful testament of how we’re redefining what it means to be a Global Capability Center. At General Mills India Center, we’re shaping global operations, backed by talent that thrives on purpose, innovation, and growth. Our focus on leadership development, meaningful career paths, and a culture of belonging has helped us build not just a workplace, but a destination for high-performing talent in India’s GBS ecosystem.”

GIC is proud to foster a culture of belonging and these efforts, along with a culture of open communication and community involvement, have contributed to the GIC also being recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year in 2025.