19, Dec 2023
Prozo continues infrastructure expansion in South India with the launch of the new Kanchipuram warehouse
Delhi, 19th December 2023: Prozo, India’s full-stack supply chain company, has operationalized a 99,771 sq. ft. warehouse at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. This strategic location in Sriperumbudur Taluk, near Chennai is within a 5 KMs radius of NH48.
Chennai is one of the most important trade hubs in India, and the ports in and around the region receive shipments from around the world. Further, the industrial region also produces a diversity of goods ranging from electronics, and computer hardware to handicrafts and fabrics, etc. With rising e-commerce logistics needs in the area, there is also a very high demand for enterprise-grade warehousing and integrated logistics support. Through rapid expansion across peninsular India, Prozo has emerged as a key player in meeting this demand.
Prozo focuses on integrating technology and automation into the supply chain to provide end-to-end logistics support. They oversee supply chains for over 100 enterprises, including leading e-commerce players. The latest addition is the 4th facility for one of the enterprises that is a leading player in asset pooling in Prozo’s extensive fulfillment network of over 34 centers across 12 Indian locations, covering 1.7 million sq. ft. This facility is fully compliant with fire NOC and VDF flooring and has a load bearing capacity of 5 metric tons.
Speaking about this, Dr. Ashvini Jakhar, Founder and CEO of Prozo, said, “The Chennai region is one of the most important trade centers in India. Our strategically located warehouse will facilitate easy storage and transportation of goods from and to the rest of India due to the excellent logistics connectivity in the area.”
Prozo’s services include fulfillment centers, D2C freight, Part truckload freight, full truckload freight, in-house built tech stack (OMS, WMS, TMS, planning & analytics tool, control tower), and retail as a service. The company operates in more than 10 categories and serves several large enterprises such as Reliance JioMart, Urban Ladder, Hyundai, Tata Consumer Services, McGraw Hill, Hisense, Marico, TMRW (an Aditya Birla Unit), HIL, and more.
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19, Dec 2023
Nuvepro and KCT partner to make over 500 engineering students job-ready in 2024
Bengaluru, India, December 19, 2023– Nuvepro, a prominent provider of cloud-based Upskilling solutions in India, has partnered with Kumaraguru School of Innovation (KSI) and Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), a top-tier engineering and technology educational institution.
The partnership aims to offer accessible and cost-effective cloud-based labs, enabling students to gain practical knowledge in emerging technologies and make them job-ready in the ever-changing world of technology. Over 500 students are likely to benefit from the partnership in the first year itself.
KSI and KCT have been trying to improve their digital systems, and the Nuvepro partnership makes it easier for the institute to get AWS and other cloud accounts, create new ways of learning, and manage costs.
ThiruvaazhiUloli, Head Incharge, Information Science and Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology, said,”We are delighted to be part of the leading adopters since AY 2022-23 of cloud lab services through Nuvepro for our B.E. ISE students for whom we have embedded practical assignments done on the cloud environment as part of almost all courses in their pre-final and final year. The cloud lab has improved technology learning ability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and vital industry skills, positively influencing student placements. We advocate for broader academic adoption of cloud environments, aligning with industry trends.”
Nuvepro’s labs encompass virtual machines, Jupyter notebooks, a Hadoop Cluster with 35+ significant data components, AWS console access, Application Security Lab, and more.
Nuvepro’s CEO, Mr. Giridhar L.V., added,” Embracing a pioneering collaboration with Kumaraguru College of Technology, Nuvepro is excited to spearhead the innovation in education. By providing the students with real-world,hands-on environmentswith all the latest technologies, we enable themto step into their professional lives confidently to becomejob-ready.”
This alliance between Nuvepro and Kumaraguru Institutions marks a significant leap in academic innovation, utilizing cloud technology to reshape learning methodologies and prepare students for a dynamic future.
19, Dec 2023
Art & Soul Exhibition
In its most basic form, art is an expression that defies understanding. It is a synthesis of passion and inventiveness that leads to divinity. Divine Art has come up with a notable collection of modern and contemporary Indian art from both private and renowned artists’ studios. A tasteful blend of established, mid-career, and up-and-coming artists, the pieces have been carefully chosen, and all of the included pieces share a similar level of complexity and elegance. The Art and Soul exhibition, as the title implies, will showcase artists inspired by their personal interpretation of what defines the soulful artistic expression. There are artists in this exhibition who have paved the path through time and wisdom, while others dazzle with their intricate detail work, well-balanced designs, and striking color schemes.
Among the modern Master Ashok Bhowmick and contemporary artists Bhaskar Rao, Chandra Morkondato, HR Das, Kandi Narsimlu, Ramesh Chandra, Vinod Sharma, Sakti Burman, Jitendra Dangi and Santosh Maravi, to mention a few. The more recent additions, Chanchal Ganguly and Umesh Kumar, regarded as familiar faces in the world of art will be the part of the show. A wide range of vibrant works that possess a multitude of styles and rely solely on the artist’s sense to produce high-quality work will be exhibited. Art is deemed to be endless, devoid of themes, constraints, or categories.
According to Sumit P. Thakur, director of Divine Art Gallery, “Art and Soul is a creative experience that invites viewers to think beyond the obvious and challenges customary conventions.” A variety of artistic mediums are on display at this show, such as paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works. To provide visitors with a variety of options, I have also attempted to include works created in a variety of media, such as pen and ink, oil, acrylic, and mixed-media tribal art. The artists, who were displaying their works, devoted themselves to the creation of an exciting and visually striking experience for all visitors. It encourages all to explore the unexplored area of imagination, questioning preconceptions and discovering new dimensions in art.”
19, Dec 2023
GreenCell Mobility Becomes the First Industry Player to Revolutionize EV Transport with Renewable Energy Alliance
NueGo buses will now be powered by 1MW Wind Solar Hybrid Plant
Hyderabad –19 November 2023: GreenCell Mobility, a pioneering force in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, is thrilled to announce a landmark achievement in sustainable transportation. Through its subsidiary, GreenCell Express, which operates the “NueGo” brand of inter-city electric buses, the company has inked a significant power purchase agreement and made a strategic equity investment in a 1 MW Wind Solar Hybrid captive power plant (with annual generation capacity of 4.6 million units) situated in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. This groundbreaking initiative marks an industry-first, as it will see its inter-city electric buses in the state being powered predominantly by renewable energy, leading to incremental CO2 savings of ~38 thousand tons over lifetime of buses.
This bold step by GreenCell Mobility is not just a testament to its commitment to sustainability but also a giant leap towards the future of green transportation. The initiative is expected to fulfil majority of the power requirements for these electric buses from renewable energy sources, thereby substantially reducing reliance on grid power. This aligns seamlessly with GreenCell’s long-term goal of becoming a Net Zero company.
Devndra Chawla, CEO & MD of GreenCell Mobility, expressed his enthusiasm for this initiative: “At GreenCell Mobility, we are not just about embracing the future; we are about creating it. This initiative of powering our EVs through renewable energy sources in Madhya Pradesh is more than an innovation; it’s a commitment to our planet and our future generations. We are setting a precedent in the industry, demonstrating that sustainable practices can go hand-in-hand with business growth.”
In line with this vision, GreenCell Mobility is actively pursuing similar agreements in other states where it operates. The company’s goal is to transition completely from grid power to renewable energy (RE) sources. Additionally, GreenCell is exploring the deployment of Battery Energy Storage solutions to ensure that its operations are end-to-end green. GreenCell is actively working with both central and state stakeholders to facilitate policy changes to increasing adoption of RE power for e-Buses.
This initiative by GreenCell Mobility is poised to revolutionize the EV industry and set new standards in sustainable practices, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in green mobility solutions.
19, Dec 2023
JIS Group Educational Initiatives Secures Six Gurukul Awards For Academic Excellence
Kolkata, 19th December 2023: JIS Group Educational Initiatives proudly announced its outstanding achievement at the prestigious 11th edition of the “Gurukul” Awards for the academic year 2022-23. The event, organized by Lions International District 322B2, took place in Kolkata, recognizing institutions and individuals for their unparalleled commitment to Excellence in Education.
JIS Group Educational Initiatives emerged as a frontrunner, clinching a total of six awards, showcasing its dedication to providing quality education across various disciplines. The accolades were conferred upon different institutions under the JIS Group umbrella, highlighting their exceptional contributions to the field of education. The awards received by JIS Group Educational Initiatives included the Best Educational Group Award, which was awarded to JIS Group Educational Initiatives, Best Private University to JIS University, Best Engineering College to JIS College of Engineering, Best Pharmacy College Award to Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Best Hotel Management Institute to Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, and Best Pre-School Award to Little Bright Stars Pre-school.
On this occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director of JIS Group, said, “The achievements of JIS Group Educational Initiatives in the areas of academic quality, innovation, and holistic education are demonstrated by these accolades. The Gurukul Awards acknowledgement solidifies JIS Group’s leadership in the education field and establishes standards for high-quality instruction and all-around growth.”
19, Dec 2023
THE GROWTH STORY OF NOIDA, the Colossal Event, Organised at CRC The Flagship
Noida: Noida, the epicenter of growth for not just Uttar Pradesh but also Northern India, witnessed the biggest real estate event: THE GROWTH STORY OF NOIDA. The event was attended by multiple corporate honchos, IPCs, bureaucrats, industrialists, and political leaders. The knowledge forum was organized at CRC The Flagship, sector 140 A, Noida, in partnership with CNBC, the leading news channel, and ICCPL, India’s largest PR & communication firm for Real Estate.
THE GROWTH STORY OF NOIDA, as a knowledge forum, is a concept to create awareness about the development in the region while creating a pool of potential investors and policymakers to interact and share knowledge with each other to bring a positive driving force for the region. The current edition of the knowledge forum was attended by the heads of IPCs like CBRE, Colliers India, Cushman & Wakefield, tech brands like Genpact, HCL, Zurich (Noida International Airport), BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), Spectrum, and CRC group. The knowledge forum was focused on urban planning of Noida and how the city is contributing to the rapid economic growth for Northern India.
While speaking at the event, Salil Kumar, Director, Sales & Marketing, CRC group said, “Noida has been in the forefront of development for the last decade, and now the time has come that it becomes the epicenter fueling Northern India’s economic growth, and people all across the regions start acknowledging and talking about it.”
He concluded, “We thank our partners who helped curate such a beautiful event so that more stalwarts could come and brainstorm towards the development of Noida.”
THE GROWTH STORY OF NOIDA is a curtain-raiser to many such events that would be organized in Noida in times to come to create awareness and bring more positivity for the region
19, Dec 2023
AU Small Finance Bank presents ‘Badlaav Humse Hai-Season 2’ powered by Network 18
New Delhi December 19, 2023: In a commendable effort to honour those driving positive change in society, AU Small Finance Bank and Network18 have launched the second season of ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’, an initiative dedicated to showcasing the remarkable humanitarian efforts of India’s lesser-known changemakers who are an inspiration to countless individuals.
Introduced by AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) in 2021, the 2nd season of ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’, aims to recognize and applaud the endeavours of these unnoticed heroes who have significantly impacted the lives of communities across various regions in India. Noted actor and former Miss India, Gul Panag will be the celebrity champion for change for this initiative and the voice of the campaign.
In a developing nation like India, where numerous areas, such as employment, education, and healthcare, require ongoing improvements, many changemakers have assumed crucial roles in driving these changes. These unsung heroes have been instrumental in catalysing transformative and inspirational shifts. With unwavering determination and a relentless pursuit of positive change for the greater good, these changemakers exemplify social responsibility through their actions and turn their ideas into reality. Given the rapid pace of societal evolution today, there is an increasing need for more individuals who challenge conventional norms and devise solutions to address social and environmental challenges.
Network18 and AU Small Finance Bank have dedicated several decades to their respective fields in pursuit of societal improvement. AU SFB holds the distinction of being India’s largest Small Finance Bank. For 28 years, the financial institution has been empowering numerous changemakers and bolstering their endeavours through financial inclusion and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in semi-urban and rural regions of India. Similarly, Network18 has taken the lead in driving purpose-driven campaigns aimed at fostering social change and amplifying positive efforts in domains like healthcare, sanitation, education, and the well-being of women and children.
Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “Launching ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’ Season 2 isn’t just a continuation—it’s a testament to the transformative power of collective change. The success of the first season fuelled our commitment to recognize unsung heroes driving social good in our society. Being a first-generation entrepreneur, I firmly believe in the potential of everyone to become successful entrepreneurs, as long as they possess the drive. This belief in inclusivity forms the essence of the ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’ changemaker campaign. At AU SFB, our guiding principle is the commitment to service. We are dedicated to making a positive impact where it is most needed. Through robust processes and financial expertise, we’ve established a sustainable platform that effectively serves customers from all walks of life, ensuring profitability.”
Puneet Singhvi, CEO – Digital & President, Corporate Strategy, Network18, remarked, “Network18 is committed to championing purpose-driven initiatives, and we continue on this path with the second season of our ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’ campaign, shining a spotlight on the stories of changemakers across India and felicitating their zeal towards embracing meaningful causes. We extend our gratitude to AU Small Finance Bank for their continual support in this endeavor. Our mutual aspiration is to motivate the people of our nation to take inspiration from these changemakers and recognize the substantial impact that small steps can have in bringing about significant change.”
19, Dec 2023
OnePlus confirms 12 Series launch date in ten-year anniversary celebration video
Shenzhen, December 19, 2023 — Leading global technology brand OnePlus today unveiled an exclusive video celebrating its ten-year anniversary with founding members and friends. The video reflects on a decade of OnePlus milestones and discusses the company’s future, including the upcoming OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R flagship devices, which will be launched globally on January 23, 2024. During the video, OnePlus also confirmed that the OnePlus R series will go on sale outside of India and China for the first time in the series’ history.
In the short space of just ten years, OnePlus has grown from a bold but simple idea into a renowned technology brand with products and users in all four corners of the globe. To date, OnePlus has entered over 50 markets worldwide and has built up a registered community member base of more than 50.2 million users. As of the end of October 2023, global sales of OnePlus devices have grown 59% compared to the same period last year, and by as much as 40% in India, reflecting the continued international expansion and recognition of the brand 1 .
To express its gratitude to its users for a decade of support, collaboration, and loyalty, OnePlus has launched a special 10th anniversary celebration to give back to its fans. Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation and Never Settle
In the video, OnePlus founding members, including Pete Lau and Kinder Liu, gather with friends who share the Never Settle spirit to discuss their original motivation and vision for establishing OnePlus as a brand that creates premium, user-centric technology to challenge market conventions and the industry status quo.
“Back in 2013, we were a small team, but we had really big ideas about building better products,” said Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus. “Even though so much has changed since our humble beginnings, just as much has stayed the same. Regardless of how the world has changed around us, our essence as OnePlus remains the same. As long as we hold on to our ‘Never Settle’ ethos, OnePlus will always stay true to its roots.”
They also discussed the future of the company and underscored the significance of co-creation to the brand and OnePlus’ mission to share cutting-edge technology with the world.
“As an R&D and product person, being able to take part in the research and implementation of truly cutting-edge technologies has been the most fulfilling aspect of this journey for me,” said Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus, “Throughout these ten years, every OnePlus product, and even the company itself, has been built hand in hand with our users. Co-creation is an inseparable part of our DNA, and I 1 Based on internal data collected by OnePlus. hope that OnePlus will continue to push the boundaries of technology with tech enthusiasts everywhere for the next ten years and more to come.”
A Masterpiece Ten Years in the Making: Introducing the OnePlus 12 Series
OnePlus also used the occasion to reveal new information about its upcoming OnePlus 12 Series.
A decade in the making, the OnePlus 12 Series has been developed to address an industry-wide challenge in balancing high performance, high power consumption, effective heat dissipation, and longevity. The two devices, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, are designed to prove that a smartphone doesn’t need to be “Plus” “Pro” or “Ultra” to provide the best hardware specs and software experience. Instead, the dual flagship OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R each have their own unique attributes that give users the choice to pick what’s important for them on their next smartphone.
The OnePlus 12 is an all-round flagship phone that embodies OnePlus’ decade-long leadership in technology. It features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, 4th Gen Hasselblad Camera for Mobile with a new 64MP 3x periscope lens, and a boundless Flowy Emerald colorway – all in true homage to OnePlus’ Never Settle spirit.
In addition to the OnePlus 12, the performance flagship phone, the OnePlus 12R, will be the first member of the OnePlus R series to launch outside of India and China. Both flagship phones are set to be released at the OnePlus Smooth Beyond Belief Launch Event at 19:30 IST, on January 23, 2024.
As OnePlus begins a new decade, the company is set to continue challenging the status quo through its commitment to creating only the best smart devices. Together with its partners and global user base, OnePlus will further push the frontiers of technology to continue delivering fast and smoother experiences to users worldwide.
For more information about the OnePlus 10 th Anniversary celebrations, please visit www.oneplus.com/event/10-year-anniversary
19, Dec 2023
Global Experts Converge at IIM Kashipur for Successful International Conference on Marketing Innovation
· IIM Kashipur’s ICMI Shines Bright with Best Papers and Global Collaboration
Mumbai | Dec 19th, 2023: The three-day International Conference on Marketing Innovation (ICMI), hosted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur in collaboration with the Earl V. Snyder Innovation Management Center, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University (USA), concluded successfully at the IIM Kashipur campus on December 18th, 2023.
The closing ceremony, attended by esteemed guests and participants, marked the culmination of insightful discussions, engaging workshops, and the exchange of groundbreaking ideas in marketing and innovation. Seven participants received Best Paper Awards, one in each of the seven tracks organized during the three-day conference.
The ICMI conference, inaugurated on December 16th, brought together leading experts, scholars, and industry professionals worldwide to explore and discuss cutting-edge strategies, trends, and breakthroughs in marketing and innovation. The conference featured thought-provoking keynotes, interactive workshops, and research presentations from scholars showcasing their innovative ideas.
Prof. Kulbhushan Balooni, Director, IIM Kashipur, and Prof. S.P. Raj, Director, Earl V. Snyder Innovation Management Center, Syracuse University (USA)*, and other distinguished guests, graced the valedictory session, expressing their satisfaction with the outcomes of the conference.
During the three-day ICMI conference, various tracks were organized, covering topics such as ‘Sustainability & Marketing’, ‘Consumer Well-being in Emerging Markets’, ‘Product Development & Marketing Strategy’, ‘Technological Innovation in Marketing’, and many others.
Prof. Somnath Chakrabarti, Dean (Academics) and Professor of Marketing, IIM Kashipur, and Conference Chairperson, remarked, “The conference has provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge, fostering future opportunities for collaboration among academicians. It has also inspired attendees to rethink conventional strategies and embrace the transformative power of innovation and marketing.”
Prof. S.P. Raj, Prof. Marketing, and Director, Earl V. Snyder Innovation Management Center, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University (USA)*, said, “Collaboration between academia and industry is paramount for driving meaningful innovation. Solving problems that directly impact society requires a joint effort, and this conference exemplifies the synergy between IIM Kashipur and Syracuse University. The engagement of industry professionals, NGOs, and academics fosters a holistic approach to addressing challenges and advancing marketing innovation.”
Key speakers at the conference included Prof Nirmalya Kumar, Prof – Marketing, Singapore Management University; Padma Bhushan Shri D. R. Mehta, Founder – Jaipur Foot; Prof Anand Jaiswal, Prof – Marketing, IIM Ahmedabad; Srihari Sridhar, Texas A&M University; Charles Noble, University of Tennessee; Alina Sorescu, Texas A&M University; and K. Sivakumar, Lehigh University.
The success of the International Conference on Marketing Innovation (ICMI) reflects the commitment of IIM Kashipur and its collaborators to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the field of marketing.
18, Dec 2023
Defining development Impact to measure better and report better
By: Lokesh Gujjarappa, Specialist, M&E and Process Excellence, United Way Bengaluru
Thanks to the Corporate Social Responsibility law in India in 2013, many of the social development sector terminologies started to get space on the front page of the national dailies and in the board rooms of many corporates. Increasingly it is realized that for a long-term commitment to society and the environment, profit along with purpose is the new mantra.
With the entry of the corporate world into social development also came the two E’s, efficiency, and effectiveness. What it means is that with CSR donations came in the measurement part! also followed is the timeline of execution. The NGO projects that were considered ‘unorganized’ till now started to get organized and each step was measured with data as evidence whether activity or the finances.
Not-for-profit organizations (also called as Implementing Agency in CSR parlance) and social development professionals have been working in this sector for many decades and are well versed with social / community development project definitions, processes, implementation strategies, and evaluation methodologies. With the CSR advent, development professionals started hearing many HR/communication / IT professionals who are ‘managing’ the CSR spends of the corporate also using the terminologies such as outputs, outcomes, impact, sustainability, and lately ESG etc.
The question is do these new breed of development professionals who do not have a ‘rooting’ in social work/development projects use these terminologies in the right context and with the correct meaning? A keyword search and review of the annual reports of the CSR donors hardly says so.
The most spoken/used word in this sector is ‘Impact’. In most instances, the word Impact is used to denote the number of stakeholders (or beneficiaries) reached through project activities rather than on how the project activities have effected change in the lives of the stakeholders (or beneficiaries). Even the impact assessment studies also report the same! Oxford Learner Dictionary defines Impact as, “the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something”.
So, how can we bring this change?
Let us first start talking about project implementation design and not about fund utilization, which anyway will happen if the project implementation design is prepared and implemented well with due consideration to the risks and possible mitigation strategies. Let us start talking about the log frame matrix, let us define the activities to be implemented in the project, the results or outputs that each of the activities will lead to, and on consistently doing these activities and getting results, the outcomes that we will achieve over a long run. A log frame matrix is a blueprint of any project implementation that defines these terms operationally before the initiation of the project. Thus, helps in tangibly measuring it.
Let us use the terms activities, output, and outcome more than the word Impact! Let us focus more on project activity monitoring than impact assessment. Rest assured that activity implemented in a time-bound and measurable way will produce desired outcomes and impact in the lives of the beneficiaries.
