27, Oct 2023
Zimero Promotes Range of ‘Vrat-Friendly’ Ice Creams for Festive Fasting
Zimero, India’s newest destination for pure, authentic ice cream, is excited to introduce its mouthwatering selection of fast-friendly ice creams. These exquisite treats have been carefully crafted to add a touch of indulgence to the traditional fasting (vrat) experience during this festive season.
Fasting is a sacred tradition for many people during festive occasions. Zimero recognizes the importance of this practice and is pleased to offer a variety of ice creams that allow people to follow their dietary restrictions while enjoying the deliciousness of ice cream. These creative dishes are the ideal choice for those keeping fasts, harmoniously combining tradition and flavor.
A tempting variety of flavors are offered in this line, including Belgian Chocolate, Filter Coffee, Ghana Dark Chocolate, Jags ‘n’ Crunch, and Kesar Almond Pista. You can enjoy a decadent treat while upholding your traditions thanks to the adaptation of these delightful flavors to fasting requirements.
Filter coffee perfectly captures the flavor of South Indian coffee, while Belgian chocolate, with its creamy richness, offers a sweet indulgence. The Ghana Dark Chocolate offers a rich and potent chocolate experience, and the Kesar Almond Pista combines the nuttiness of almonds with the sweetness of kesar (saffron), creating a flavor that is utterly distinct and satisfying. The Jags ‘n’ Crunch ice cream is a unique and delicious mix of jaggery ice cream with walnut and cashew nuts, making for a sweet, sugar-free, and crunchy dessert treat.
Zimero’s founder, Shuchi Jain, highlights the company’s dedication to offering customers an unforgettable experience, saying, “At Zimero, we believe in making every moment special, and that includes the time spent during fasts. We curate our ice creams so that you can enjoy the flavors you adore while keeping your fasts.”
Zimero’s commitment to quality is unwavering in this unique collection. These ice creams were carefully made with ingredients that adhere to fasting regulations, ensuring their authenticity and purity.
Allow Zimero to participate in your vrat rituals as the holiday season draws near with its unique ice creams. These delectable offerings are available in select locations and online for your convenience.
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27, Oct 2023
Virgin Music Group Unveils a New Global Leadership Team and Global Reorganization
Mumbai, 27th October: Virgin Music Group, the world’s leading partner to independent music companies and entrepreneurs, announces a significant milestone in its journey naming a newly appointed global leadership team.
As part of a global reorganization, Virgin Music Group integrates Ingrooves’ industry-leading global platform and patented marketing with Virgin Music, one of the world’s most iconic independent music brands, to offer independent artists and labels a full suite of global services, providing expertise that is unparalleled in the music industry. The company has already begun to integrate operations among the teams in 32 countries around the world, a process that will proceed over the coming months.
As the global independent music division of UMG, Virgin Music Group is expanding as a stand-alone organization, now under common Virgin branding, working within a proprietary global system that includes a unified infrastructure, platform, product suite, and team.
Here are the key points of this announcement:
Global Reorganization: Virgin Music Group will now be organized into five key regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and Emerging Markets. Each region will have dedicated leaders responsible for driving our presence and influence in their respective areas. Our centralized global leadership team will focus on maximizing the impact of marketing, commercial, and operational initiatives worldwide.
Brand Transition: Virgin Music (Label & Artist Services) and Ingrooves will now be known as Virgin Music Group, aligning our global branding and services. This transition will take place over the coming months.
Operational Integration: The company has already begun the process of integrating some operations, a transformation that will continue over the coming months.
Web and Social Transition: Our websites and social media accounts, including VirginMusic.com and Ingrooves.com, will evolve into Virgin Music Group branding. As a first step, both websites will temporarily redirect to VirginMusic.com.
Enhanced Global Solutions: The reorganization of Virgin Music Group provides independent labels and artists with broader, more flexible, and improved global solutions.
This reorganization builds on Universal Music Group’s (UMG) investment in creating successful long-term relationships with leading independent labels and artists worldwide.
VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM:
- Jacqueline Saturn is President of Virgin Music Group North America and EVP of Global Artist Relations.
- Thomas Lorain and Nick Roden, co-presidents of Virgin Music Group Europe
- Victor Gonzales, President of Virgin Music Group Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula
- Nathan McLay, Managing Director of Virgin Music Group Australia & New Zealand
- Michael Roe, Managing Director of Virgin Music Group Africa, Middle East, and Asia (AMEA),
- Jay Blomquist, Chief Technology Officer
- Jeremy Kramer, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing
- Joy Larocca, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Liz Morentin, Senior Vice President of Global Communications and Brand Strategy
- Matt Sawin, Head of Global Product Strategy and Operations
- Nina Rabe-Cairns, Head of Global Growth Strategy
- Zack Gershen, Executive Vice President of Global Commercial and Digital Strategy
All members of the global leadership team will report directly to Virgin Music Group Co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor.
This exciting development signifies Virgin Music Group’s commitment to delivering enhanced music services on a global scale. We look forward to an even more dynamic and successful future, standing strong as a dedicated partner to independent music companies and artists worldwide.
27, Oct 2023
CMS Info Systems reports 25 Percent PAT & 15 Percent Revenue YoY growth in Q2’FY24
Mumbai, 27th October 2023: CMS Info Systems Limited, India’s leading business services company offering banking logistics and technology services, announces its results for Q2-FY2024.
Q2-FY2024 Consolidated Financial Performance:
| Revenue
INR 544 Crore YoY Growth: 15% |
Adj. EBITDA*
INR 157 Crore YoY Growth: 15% |
Adj. PAT*
INR 92 Crore YoY Growth: 25%
|
Adj. PAT Margin*
17% YoY Growth: 130 BPS
|
Q2-FY2024 Segmental Performance:
Cash Logistics Business: Managed Services & Technology Solution Business#:
| Revenue
INR 361 Crore YoY Growth: 11%
|
EBIT
INR 95 Crore YoY Growth: 18% |
| Revenue
INR 206 Crore YoY Growth: 26% |
EBIT
INR 39 Crore YoY Growth: 23%
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| #Including Cards Services. | |
Q2-FY2024 Operational Highlights:
- New business wins of INR 500 crore in the quarter, H1’FY24 new business wins now at INR 650 crore in Managed Services
- Business points for Cash Logistics at 129,000, up 12% YoY
- Phase 1 of cassette swap roll-out on ~15% ATMs successfully completed
Commenting on the performance of the Company, Mr. Rajiv Kaul – Executive Vice Chairman, Whole Time Director, and CEO said, “Q2’FY24 is our sixth consecutive quarter with 20%+ YoY earnings growth. Our H1 revenue growth of 14% highlights the growth opportunity in the Banking and Retail sectors. Banks are focusing on expansion and refresh of their physical infrastructure, and we are seeing the organized retail category growing well post-COVID. Our consistent performance is testimony to our strong quality and execution of our order book.”
*Adjusted for share-based payment to employees. Calculation of Adj. PAT below.
| INR Cr. | Q2’FY24 | Q1’FY24 | Q2’FY23 |
| Reported PAT | 84.4 | 84.3 | 72.5 |
| Add : Non-cash ESOP Expenses
(Net of Tax) |
7.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Adj. PAT | 92.3 | 86.8 | 74.1 |
Results for the quarter ending September 30, 2023, prepared under Ind AS, along with segment results, are available in the Investor Relations section of our website www.cms.com.
Quarterly Conference Call:
The earnings conference call will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 12:00 noon (IST) to discuss the Financial Results and performance of the Company for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2023. The earnings conference call will be accessible from all networks and countries through universal access dial-ins +91 22 6280 1342 / +91 22 7115 8243 also accessible here. Further, the analyst(s)/institutional investor(s) presentation will be submitted to Stock Exchanges and hosted on the Company’s website at www.cms.com.
27, Oct 2023
Raunaq Yar Khan invited to witness the theatre play produced by Nelofar Currimbhoy in Delhi
Hyderabad, 27th October 2023 …..Raunaq Yar Khan, 9th Nizam of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty attends a theatre performance “Ananda – Eyes of The Healer ”, produced by Nelofar Currimbhoy. She is a director of the company “Shahnaz Hussain Herbals ‘. She is the daughter of “Herbal Queen” Shehnaz Hussain. With the musical drama, Ananda-Eyes of the Healer, Nelofar Currimbhoy ventures into the world of theatre.
Nelofar Currimbhoy, author and daughter of herbal beauty empress, Shanaz Hussain, has penned a narrative that blends emotions, music and spirituality.
The show titled “Ananda – Eyes of The Healer” is a musical drama. It is directed by Muzaffar Ali, choreographed by Shivani Varma and narrated by Kabir Bedi. Together, they lend richness to the art of storytelling.
The 9th Nizam’s participation in the event was much more than mere participation. Nelofer also hails from the top nobility of Hyderabad and her great grandfather, Sir Afsar Ul Mulk was the Commander & Chief of the Hyderabad State Forces of the Asaf Jahi Nizams. Hyderabad is also the birthplace of her mother beauty queen Shehnaz Hussain.
The Play is exceptionally creative and has P.M. Modi’s office requested seats in a sold-out auditorium.
The play, “Ananda-the Eyes of the Healer” is performed in Delhi today with a celeb dinner after party at the iconic Golf Club and it goes on the 27th too. The play is Directed by a celebrated producer of the iconic film “UmraoJaan” including music similar to his historic movie.
Says Nelofer, “We are honored to have His Excellency Raunaq Yar Khan, who the overwhelming majority of our Hyderabad 1 to 7 ruling Asaf Jahi Nizam’s descendants & legal claimants of the 9th have accepted as their 9th Nizam to head their royal family.
The 6th Nizam was foremost in promoting art and culture and Nawab Raunaq being his grandson has enjoyed our theatrical creation and has accepted to patronize and popularize my work in Hyderabad, a place I was away from through the nostalgic city of my mother’s birth”.
Speaking on this occasion Raunaq says: ” I’m excited promoting Nelofers work in Hyderabad as a favour to all art-loving Hyderabadis.
Raunaq Yar Khan is now reckoning in Delhi and also has another engagement on the 28th of this month at Meridian Hotel, Delhi. He and noted singer Padmashree Penza Masani will unveil a nationwide intellectual forum curated by Madhavi Advani.
Raunq will also participate in and grace celebrations of the Turkish Republic Day by the Govt of Turkiye at Taj Falaknuma.
27, Oct 2023
75% of recruiters anticipate that skill-based hiring will take centre stage in the coming 18 months: HirePro report
Bangalore, 27th October 2023: With competition increasingly rife in the search for top-tier talent, resumes have traditionally stood as the fulcrum on which companies have relied to fulfill their recruitment efforts. HirePro, a leading AI-powered recruitment solutions firm, recently conducted a market study to examine the current landscape of resume-centric hiring. The findings highlighted in the report ‘No Resumes Please: Paving the way for talent-centric recruitment’ reveals the limitations of using resumes as a primary tool for hiring.
According to the report, a job posting approximately receives 250 applicants, but less than 10 get shortlisted. This means recruiters are significantly overburdened with resumes vis-a-vis job openings. It highlights that job seekers often adopt a ‘spray and pray’ approach, with a candidate approximately sending out 110 applications. As a result, overwhelmed recruiters may rush their decisions, leading to substandard hires and genuinely qualified candidates getting unintentionally overlooked.
The report uncovers that despite including a plethora of skills on their resumes, many candidates lack substantial professional experience or subject-matter expertise in those areas. A significant 56% of candidates claim proficiency in skills they have limited knowledge of.
Furthermore, the study highlights a concerning trend, with 85% of job seekers making false claims in their resumes, up from 65% a decade ago. The use of standard resume templates, ‘professional’ resume writers, AI tools like ChatGPT etc. exacerbate this problem. Consequently, recruiters have expressed their reservations on resumes, with merely 1% of recruiters relying solely on resumes.
Notably, the findings of the report reveals a trend where job descriptions are increasingly emphasising on behavioural skills, but this emphasis is not reciprocated in resumes. While a substantial 92% of job descriptions specify the need of behavioural attributes, only 38% of resumes actually mention these traits. Furthermore, while approximately 40%-45% of job descriptions mention behavioural requirements, a mere 6% of resumes mention behavioural attributes.
Over the past five years, recruiters have also shifted their focus areas while evaluating resumes. Five years ago, factors like job stability and keyword matching were considered critical, with a weightage of 49% and 39% respectively, which have since declined to 33% and 27% respectively.
Presently, emphasis is placed on individual assessments, which has surged from 26% to 49% over this period. Although relevant experience continues to be important, its significance has decreased from 63% to 48%. Additionally, with the emergence of generative AI and autocorrect tools, the importance given to formatting and grammatical accuracy has reduced from 19% to 14%.
The report also brought to light that making a career switch proves to be near impossible in a resume-centric hiring process. A substantial 60% of recruiters are hesitant to consider candidates who lack relevant experience, even if they possess certifications.
Consequently, 92% of career switches predominantly happen within the same organisation, as resumes play an insignificant role in such cases. In this scenario, candidates proactively acquire new skills, undergo training, earn certifications, and embark on a new career path in pursuit of new challenges.
However, they encounter a formidable barrier in the form of resume-based judgements when they seek new organisations as many recruiters assume that past experience is a reliable indicator of future success.
Commenting on the report, Mr. S. Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer of HirePro, said, “Recruitment in today’s job market demands a fresh approach. Relying solely on traditional resumes has proven to be a precarious endeavour, carrying a high risk of leading employers astray. Surpassing resumes, skill assessments has become a more reliable tool in the recruitment process and prove to be a highly effective and efficient approach”.
“Candidates selected through skill assessments outperform their counterparts in their roles. Notably, our report highlights a substantial difference in performance review scores when comparing individuals hired through skill-based assessments with those hired through traditional methods. This serves as a strong indication that customised skill-based assessments are essential for bridging the skill gap in most organisations”, he added.
Within the IT sector, employees selected through assessments outperformed those who had been hired through traditional methods by a whopping 73%. An analysis of performance evaluations across different industries favoured skill assessments, showing that such candidates outperformed others significantly – 64% in GCCs, 97% in BPO (Support) and 46% in Start-ups.
The report also highlights how resume-centric hiring can lead to biases. With traditional recruiting methods, 44% of recruiters reported encountering biases related to factors such as the candidate’s educational background, prior experience, gender, location, and shared connections. However, by focussing exclusively on individual skill assessment, a reduction of 78% has been observed in the biases associated with conventional approaches.
Furthermore, resume-based hiring proves to be a tedious process for recruitment teams. Around 52% of interviewers find the most challenging aspect of recruitment to be screening candidates from a large pool of applicants. The integration of assessments has led to an 82% reduction in effort. This has streamlined the process as candidates with the highest skills rise to the top of the funnel, resulting in significantly improved success rates in subsequent rounds.
The report clearly indicates that the recruitment trend gaining credence is an emphasis on skills rather than pedigree. Presently, 90% of recruiter searches are skill-centric. While education and experience are used as initial screening criteria, assessments play a decisive factor in the hiring process. A significant 75% of recruiters anticipate that skill-based hiring will take centre stage in the coming 18 months. This year itself, 65% of recruiters have already prioritised skills over work experience. Companies are realising that candidates’ employability is chiefly determined by their skills, prompting a shift in recruitment procedures.
The study is fortified by the analysis of 40,00,000 candidate resumes, 3,000 job postings, a survey involving more than 3,000 hiring managers, and feedback from over 500 corporate customers.
Key takeaways from the report:
For each job listing, there are 250 candidates, only 10 get shortlisted.
75% of candidates don’t get past the initial screening, and 30% don’t get a chance despite having the required skills.
56% of candidates claim skills in their resume, that they barely know.
85% of job seekers make false claims in their resumes, up from 65% a decade ago.
70% of recruiters go through resumes but mostly rely on interview/candidate interaction.
92% of job descriptions specify behavioural requirements, and 38% of resumes mention behavioural traits.
92% of career switches happen within the organisation.
60% of the recruiters are not likely to consider candidates with non-relevant experience, even with certifications, while only 6% consider candidates for junior roles.
44% of recruiters observe bias in traditional recruiting methods.
78% reduction in recruiter biases after implementing assessments.
Candidates perform better when chosen via assessments as against traditional methods. Analysis of performance statistics proves such candidates exhibit a better performance – GCC (64%), startups (46%), IT services (73%), and BPO support (87%).
90% of searches by recruiters focus on skills; 75% of recruiters believe that skill-based hiring will be a trend; and 65% of recruiters now depend more on skills.
27, Oct 2023
McDowell’s No.1 Soda brings on the festive cheer in its latest TVC Yaarir Gaan
West Bengal, 27th October 2023: This festive season, McDowell’s No.1 Soda unveiled a TVC titled ‘Yaarir Gaan’ featuring popular celebrities and real life yaars Anirban Bhattacharya, Priyanka Sarkar and Arjun Chakraborty. In today’s fast paced world where connections often feel strained and distant, ‘Yaarir Gaan’ is a heartfelt tribute that emphasizes the importance of friends coming together and unlocking newer possibilities.
The film is based on a trio of childhood friends who share fond memories together celebrating countless festivals over the years. However, this year, their most cherished tradition takes an unexpected twist as one of their friends commits to spending the festival with some elderly people. Realizing the intention behind it and determined to keep the tradition alive, his two friends come together to celebrate and spread the festive cheer.
‘Yaarir Gaan’ beautifully captures the true essence of friendship and the sheer joy derived when friends come together, they can unveil a world of limitless possibilities. The film immerses us in the heartwarming dynamics of friendship, demonstrating that it’s not just about companionship but about the transformative power of togetherness.
Speaking about the campaign Varun Koorichh, Vice President Marketing at Diageo India, “Festivities at this time of the year often bring friends together and rekindles yaaris. It is also that time of the year when you are hopping through the city with your best friends and making memories for a lifetime. We believe that during these festive days, friendship has the power to unite, inspire, and uplift one another. The song, Yaarir Gaan, created in partnership with SVF is a beautiful celebration of this connection friends share. The song and the story woven through it is a tribute to the enduring strength of these bonds and the joy they bring during the festive season.”
27, Oct 2023
Edureka partners with PwC to offer course in ‘Applied Business Intelligence for Decision Making
CHENNAI, 27th October 2023: Edureka has partnered with PwC to present a cutting-edge course in Applied Business Intelligence for Decision Making. This meticulously designed course created by PwC is set to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed decisions and drive business success.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, data-driven decision-making is a crucial skill. The course in Applied Business Intelligence for Decision Making equips learners with the tools and techniques to harness the power of data for strategic decision-making. Through this comprehensive programme, learners will gain hands-on experience in creating robust reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI, a leading business intelligence tool.
Upon completion of the programme, learners will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PwC and Edureka. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to join a global community of learners.
What sets this course apart is its real-world relevance. Guided by practical business scenarios, learners will dive deep into Power BI’s features — understanding how to apply them to solve real industry challenges. The course focuses on mastering best practices and project dynamics, ensuring that learners are well-prepared to tackle complex business problems with industry-standard solutions.
“We are excited to collaborate with PwC to bring this cutting-edge course to our learners. The Applied Business Intelligence for Decision-Making course aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing industry-relevant and practical learning experiences. We believe this course will empower individuals to excel in the dynamic field of business intelligence,” said Vineet Chaturvedi, CEO of Edureka.
The key highlights of the course are as follows:
Visual storytelling: Learn to create visually compelling narratives that effectively communicate insights derived from data.
Power BI connectivity: Explore multiple Power BI connectivity modes to work seamlessly with diverse data sources, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
Important and critical Features of Power BI: Unlock the potential of Power BI through a deep dive into its crucial features.
Working with Power BI Service and Server: Effortlessly navigate the realm of Power BI Service and Server for seamless data management.
Advanced Analytics with Power BI: Elevate your data analysis game with advanced analytics using Power BI’s cutting-edge tools.
Industry insights: Benefit from PwC’s expertise and gain valuable industry insights that can be directly applied to your professional journey.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to make data-driven decisions confidently and contribute to their organization’s success in meaningful ways. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their decision-making skills, business analysts, data enthusiasts, and anyone looking to stay competitive in today’s data-centric business landscape.
27, Oct 2023
getAbstract Announces Final Winners for Its 2023 International Book Award Business Impact and Learning Impact Categories
LUCERNE, Switzerland, October 27, 2023 – getAbstract, the world’s go-to platform for actionable knowledge and microlearning, recognizes titles that offer significant insights for people leaders in the L&D space with its ‘Learning Impact’ category and titles that provide business leaders and entrepreneurs with actionable knowledge in areas like leadership, technology, career, and more with its ‘Business Impact’ category.
The Business Impact Award winner is “More than a Glitch” by Meredith Broussard (MIT Press, 2023).
What the jury says: “An eye-opening, focused book in times of disruption through AI and the ever-increasing power of technology. Meredith Broussard makes us aware of the Race, Gender, and Ability bias that underlies every technology and illustrates her findings with many case studies. Outstanding.“ (Laura Lesum, Jury Member)
The Business Impact Readers’ Choice Award winner is “Living a Committed Life” by Lynne Twist (Berrett-Koehler, 2022)
What the jury says: “Lynne Twist survived self-doubt and sadness by adding meaning to her life. She set out with a huge goal – to end world hunger – and became a transformative example of what one individual driven by passion and commitment can accomplish. Your purpose can give your life context, Twist promises, and then she demonstrates how she fulfilled that promise.” (Erica Rauzin, Jury Member)
The Learning Impact Award winner is “The Psychological Safety Playbook” by Minette Norman & Karolin Helbig (Karolin Helbig, 2023)
What the jury says: “A crucial attribute of high-performing teams is whether its members feel engaged, seen, heard and trusted. The authors present an actionable playbook for team leaders so they can confidently and methodically implement critical behaviors that empower their team to achieve at the highest level.” (Brandon Carson, Jury Member)
The Learning Impact Readers’ Choice Award winner is “Coachability” by Kevin Wilde (Kevin Wilde, 2022).
What the jury says: “The people best positioned to give managers feedback are their employees. Yet many bosses are too arrogant or too proud to solicit feedback from their underlings. If you are the long-suffering employee of an overconfident, arrogant boss, you might consider anonymously leaving a copy of Coachability on your manager’s desk.” (Deirdre Cody, Jury Member)
Business Impact winners were announced on October 19, 2023, at the joint award ceremony with getAbstract’s media partner brand eins on the occasion of the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Learning Impact winners were announced on October 25, 2023, at DevLearn in Las Vegas, USA.
27, Oct 2023
Nafs presents Qalb at Aza, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, October 27th, 2023: In the ethereal realm of fashion, Nafs by Rizwan & Shamsz proudly presented “Qalb” an enchanting collection that intricately weaves together the magnificence of Mughal and Middle Eastern architecture with contemporary finesse. Neeru Mohan, Mrs India 2020, celebrity makeover artist & hairstylist, Labelina De Salon; hosted the Qalb exhibition at Aza House, Banjara Hills, today. Qalb, meaning heart, embodies the essence of timeless elegance and resonates with the richness of bygone opulence while embracing the spirit of a new tomorrow.
Speaking on the occasion Rizwan said, me and Shamsz, started this label with the objective of catering to men wanting fashionable and apt wear, which is not very boring, is ethnic but still has a contemporary and modern touch to it. Our designs are very sexy, and modern, with a little bit of cheeriness, where in people can flaunt their style while staying true to their roots.
The inspiration behind Qalb is more of Mughal and Middle Eastern architecture, it has certain traditional work, like we gave a modern twist to zardozi, abstract rose, the mirror work is basic machine embroidery with zari work, but still it has a more modern touch to it, for the men of today.
These designs are for the festivities like Diwali, the response for our offerings is amazing in Mumbai. In Hyderabad we are exclusively available at Aza, as Aza is one of the prominent brands in the country, retailing so many young and established fashion designers and one of my favourite go-to brands for any of my fashion requirements and that’s the reason it’s the right fit for our brand.
Drawing inspiration from the mesmerizing lightning that streaks across the sky, the collection adorns diaphanous textiles with delicate metallic embroideries of thread and mirror work. Like clouds gracefully floating above, these embellishments add a touch of shimmer to the garments, symbolizing the perfect union of heaven and earth.
The essence of sheer play is explored through an array of easy ethnic silhouettes, exquisitely crafted for intimate festive soirees. Handspun Chanderi, a testament to age-old craftsmanship, is elevated with hand-dyed shibori textures, creating an artistic fusion of tradition and modernity. Further enhancing the allure, tonal chikankari surface ornamentation graces these exquisite fabrics, offering a sense of heirloom familiarity.
“Each Qalb ensemble echoes with a vintage soul, tenderly cradling the essence of a new era. Embark on this enchanting journey as we unfurl the pages of history, revealing the aspirations of tomorrow. We eagerly await the embrace of the discerning fashion connoisseurs in the ‘City of Pearls”, states duo Rizwan & Shamsz
Time-tested opulence meets the warmth of familiar traditions, creating an emotional connection that transcends generations. This harmonious blend represents the ever-evolving nature of fashion, where the past intertwines gracefully with the future.
Discover the timeless allure of “Qalb” by Nafs, where the heart meets the soul of fashion.
27, Oct 2023
HCLFoundation’s Sports for Change athletes secure Silver at Asia Rugby U18 Sevens Championship 2023
CHENNAI, India, Oct 27, 2023— In a remarkable display of talent and determination, NS Akshaya and V Divya, both hailing from Tamil Nadu, achieved international recognition by representing India at the prestigious Asia Rugby U18 Sevens Championship 2023. Their exceptional performance at this global sporting event earned them a well-deserved silver medal, highlighting the excellence of Indian rugby on the world stage.
Akshaya and Divya’s journey into rugby began with their participation in the transformative Sports for Change initiative, a program under HCLFoundation, which delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India. The duo made the transition to rugby from kho-kho under the coaching of Guna Sekaran Kumar, a certified rugby coach. Their performance at national tournaments representing Tamil Nadu between 2021 and 2023 caught the attention of selectors, earning them places among the top 27 rugby players in India.
“Making it to the national team was an exceptional feat and hearing our national anthem play during the award ceremony was a moment I’ll forever hold dear,” said V Divya, who plays as the fly-half for the team and is pursuing Bachelor of Science in Sports Biomechanics and Kinesiology.
“Empowering lives through education, sports and holistic development is not merely our mission, but a steadfast commitment to creating a brighter, more inclusive future. At HCLFoundation, we believe in the transformative power of education and sports to uplift communities and foster sustainable growth. Through innovative initiatives, we strive to address critical social challenges, ensuring that individuals have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and no one is left behind,” said Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Vice President, Global CSR, HCLFoundation.
Ahead of the Asia Rugby U18 Sevens Championship 2023, Akshaya and Divya underwent a rigorous 45-day training program at KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar, which helped them earn spots in the national rugby team.
From tailored nutrition plans to logistical assistance on and off the field, HCLFoundation’s holistic approach ensured that Akshaya and Divya had every opportunity to excel.
