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Innovation Overdrive: Cutting-Edge Tech Forging India as a Software Product Nation

“To propel India’s transition into a product nation, we must adopt a multi-pronged strategy. This could involve fostering a fertile environment that encourages entrepreneurs to succeed by recognizing and classifying the software product industry differently from the software services industry. Therefore, assigning a dedicated product code for software products could lay the foundation for their correct treatment in India. To build great products in India, one needs to have a keen and strong engineering mindset. It is critical to build that skill set in India through the improvement of the depth of computer engineering in the education system. Encouraging mentorship through role models that inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and help create innovative and unique products while solving modern-day challenges is essential. The development of programs that nudge and support individuals in this direction, including startup incubation centers, financial and business support, and provision of tax subsidies to promote and ease the R&D work, is crucial to creating disruptive products. This will not only help ease the commercial aspect but, more importantly, support the innovative push that is critical for companies to come out with winning product offerings. At an overall level, it is important to give focused attention and support to the software products industry within the broader software industry.”- Mr. Tejas Goenka, Managing Director, Tally Solutions

World Environment Day press note | Mantri Square Mall

6th June 2024 Mantri Mall – World Environment Day Initiative:
Mantri Square Mall, a premier shopping destination in Bangalore, is celebrating World Environment Day, today, by distributing 500 saplings to the public as part of its efforts to promote environmental sustainability. These saplings symbolize a brighter future with cleaner air, mitigate climate change, and a haven for local species.

In line with the activity, Kamakshi Mantri, Chief Strategy Officer of Mantri Square Mall, said “We are committed towards making a positive impact on the environment and are excited to be a part of this global initiative. By giving away these saplings, we hope to inspire others to join us in our efforts to protect the planet”.

Additionally, this initiative underscores the importance of collective responsibility in maintaining the climate and fostering a healthier environment for future generations. Mantri Square Mall invites everyone to participate and contribute to creating a greener, more sustainable future.

Coca-Cola India Celebrates World Environment Day with BenchPeBaat, Reviving The Spirit Of Genuine Connections

Bengaluru, 6th June 2024: In celebration of World Environment Day, Coca-Cola India today launched #BenchPeBaat, a campaign aimed at reviving the spirit of true connections and conversations among people. This is a celebration of Coca-Cola India’s commitment to creating a World Without Waste through a circular economy and fostering meaningful interactions in communities across India. Coca-Cola India through its foundation, Anandana, in partnership with United Way Mumbai has installed 380 sustainable benches in 10 cities in India. These repurposed benches, crafted from recycled plastic waste collected during the ICC World Cup 2023, aim to make a refreshing difference, one conversation at a time.

Each bench is created from approx. 50 Kg of recycled plastic waste. These eco-friendly benches have been installed in schools, colleges, public parks, and municipal corporation offices across 10 cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Dharamshala, and Lucknow.

Speaking on the campaign, Rajesh Ayapilla, Senior Director-CSR and Sustainability for Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia (INSWA), said, “At Coca-Cola India, we are steadfast in our commitment towards our global strategy called World Without Waste which drives systemic change through a circular economy of packaging. Our #BenchPeBaat campaign is a testament to our dedication towards sustainability, as we transform waste into meaningful community assets. These sustainable benches symbolize our efforts to reduce environmental impact.”

The campaign film conceptualized by Havas People India – Talent communication and Employer branding agency of Havas India, features a blend of innovative AI-generated visuals that beautifully capture the essence of its message. The film has been meticulously crafted to immerse viewers in the story of the sustainable benches as conversation starters, through heartwarming and colorful imagery that resonates deeply with the audience.

On the campaign, Arindam Sengupta, MD of Havas People India – Talent communication and employer branding agency of Havas India, said, “We are proud to partner with Coca-Cola India on the groundbreaking #BenchPeBaat campaign, which ignites awareness and dedication to sustainability. Together, we are transforming waste into eco-friendly collaterals, underscoring our shared commitment to creating meaningful environmental stewardship. This collaboration inspires change and fosters a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come, showcasing how we brought this vision to life and made a real difference.”

George Aikara, CEO, United Way Mumbai, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Coca-Cola India on the #BenchPeBaat campaign. By transforming plastic waste gathered during the ICC Cricket World Cup into eco-friendly benches, we are not only addressing the waste problem but also enriching our communities with innovative street furniture, creating vibrant social spaces. This initiative exemplifies sustainable practices, promoting environmental awareness, while the benches serve as focal points for community engagement.”

Last year, Coca-Cola India teamed up with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and United Way Mumbai during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, strategically placing Reverse Vending Machines and collection bins at stadium touchpoints and ICC hospitality zones in 10 host cities. The recycled plastic waste collected was then repurposed into the approximately 380 sustainable benches that have been installed across 10 cities in India.

On World Environment Day, AU Small Finance Bank organizes nationwide tree plantation drive

Bengaluru,6th June 2024 AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest small finance bank, in a demonstration of its commitment to environmental sustainability, organized an extensive “Tree Plantation” drive on World Environment Day, today. The plantation drive spanned eleven locations across India, including Jaipur, Chandigarh, Delhi, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Rohtak, Bengaluru, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata.

5th June is celebrated as World Environment Day globally. This year’s theme is land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience and the slogan is ‘Our Land Our Future’. As tree plantation helps in land restoration, avoids desertification, and makes the ecosystem drought resilient, AU SFB has planned this drive.

While highlighting its significance, Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “This tree plantation drive aligns with our unwavering commitment to the environment and sustainable practices. AU SFB recognizes the environment’ as a key stakeholder and therefore we have intensified our sustainability efforts under the guidance of the Sustainability Committee of the Board. As an organization, we are committed to a sustainable future.”

AU Small Finance Bank is at the forefront of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, reflected by its enhanced ratings on prominent sustainability platforms. This recognition underscores the bank’s commitment to sustainability and its pioneering efforts in the banking industry.

Furthering its commitment to ESG initiatives and customer-centric solutions, AU Small Finance Bank also offers AU Green Fixed Deposit. Funds raised through this innovative product are exclusively allocated to essential green projects, including solar power and electric mobility solutions, thereby supporting climate action.

Indian Bank observes World Environment Day

Chennai, 6th June 2024: Indian Bank, today, observed ‘World Environment Day, 2024’, reaffirming its commitment towards a greener world. This year’s theme, ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience’, emphasizes the need to act as a global community to preserve the planet for generations to come.

As part of the celebration, various offices and branches of the Indian Bank organized Plantation drives Pan-India. At Chennai, the celebration was led by Shri. S L Jain, MD & CEO in the presence of Executive Directors Shri. Mahesh Kumar Bajaj, Shri. Shiv Bajrang Singh and Shri. Brajesh Kumar Singh. Shri. Vishesh Kumar Srivastava, Chief Vigilance Officer along with other senior officials and staff members also participated in the event.

Resonance Educational Institutions reap outstanding results at the All-India level in NEET 2024

Hyderabad, 6th June 2024: Students of Resonance created history and reaped an unprecedented performance at the NEET 2024, announced today. Resonance is a nationally renowned premier institute known for producing the top rankers in NEET, JEE, and Other Engineering and Medical Entrance exams.

Mr Purnachandra Rao, Managing Director, of Resonance Educational Institutions; said, immensely delighted with these national ranks accomplished by students of Resonance. We have a significant contribution of the All India ranks from Telugu states. Hearty congratulations to all the students and their parents on this occasion. For the last 23 years, Resonance is providing special coaching and we have a history of fetching the best ranks across the country. Last six years, Resonance is working with students in the Telugu states and has a track record of fetching top ranks consistently. We have 13 Students from Resonance who scored 700 and above marks in the NEET 2024 results. Resonance Student Sidharth Scored 715/720 Marks in NEET 2024. One out of every three students who attempted NEET from Resonance, Hyderabad campus are likely to get medical seats. Shanmukh from the Hyderabad campus got 54th All India rank and Vanshita got 184th All India Rank.

Resonance NEET 2024 Results:

13 Resonance Students Secured more than 700 Marks

Highest Marks obtained: 715/720 – Siddharth – AIR 143 in Open Category

Special Achievement from a Telugu Student

• · Shanmukh – AIR 54 in his respective category
• · Vanshika – AIR 184 in her respective category
• · One Out of every three students who studied at Resonance Hyderabad campuses is going to get a medical seat this year
• · 75% of Resonance Hyderabad Students qualified in NEET 2024

All India Result top Performers:

Star Alliance Commemorates 10 Years at Heathrow Terminal 2

Chandigarh, 06th June 2024: Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of excellence at Terminal 2 – it’s home at Heathrow. The Queen’s Terminal has served as the base for 23 Star Alliance member airlines, facilitating smooth transfers and operations for over 15 million passengers every year, representing nearly 20% of the available seat capacity from the airport.

In celebration of the occasion, Theo Panagiotoulias, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer said: “Heathrow stands as a vital hub for our member airlines. With our collective offerings at the shared terminal, we’re proud to facilitate seamless experiences for thousands of passengers daily. On behalf of our member airlines, I extend gratitude to Heathrow for its decade-long support, enabling superior traveller experiences every day and for years to come.”

Under the “Move Under One Roof” strategic initiative, Star Alliance consolidated its member airlines at a single location in 2014, establishing a true alliance hub. This initiative enables passengers to easily connect between Star Alliance member airlines, significantly streamlining airport operations and enhancing the experience.

Ross Baker, Chief Customer Officer, Heathrow said: “Heathrow is delighted to celebrate a decade of delivering excellent service to passengers travelling through Terminal 2, previously voted ‘Best Terminal in the World’ at the World Sky Awards by Skytrax. In collaboration with our partner airlines, including Star Alliance and its member airlines, we have seen almost 73 million passengers travel through Terminal 2’s doors and enjoy the world-class retail and food and beverage options available. Reaching this landmark is an opportunity for us to enjoy looking back on a decade of achievements, while also looking ahead to the next ten years as we continue to create an extraordinary airport that is fit for the future.”

Customers are welcomed by the prominent Star Alliance branding positioned above the airline check-in counters at Departures in T2. Together with member airlines, Star Alliance provides facilities for a seamless airport experience, including:

– Gold Track Security: A benefit that offers faster security access via dedicated lanes for Star Alliance Gold status customers, regardless of the cabin they travel in.

– Baggage Tracking: A service that allows passengers to know where their bags are as they move in the journey. Each day at London Heathrow, over 85,000 bags on Star Alliance member airline flights are scanned for the customers’ peace of mind.

– Star Connection Centre: A service designed to expedite passengers with tight connections by providing fast-track access through the airport. The Heathrow Star Connection Centre takes pride in expediting over 1000 passengers and 750 bags monthly, saving costs for member airlines and enhancing travellers’ experience.

– Complimentary Heathrow Express Upgrade: Star Alliance Gold status customers enjoy exclusive and free upgrades to the Business First cabin on Heathrow Express between the airport and Paddington station. Starting June 2024, this offer extends to one companion travelling with the Gold status customer.

From Terminal 2, 23 Star Alliance airlines – Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines and United – currently offer 124 flights a day to 44 destinations in 23 countries.

Mia by Tanishq Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability With New Initiatives

Chandigarh, 6th June 2024: In celebration of World Environment Day, Mia by Tanishq, one of India’s trendiest fine jewelry brands is proud to announce a series of sustainability initiatives under the theme of #GoldForGood. These initiatives highlight Mia’s ongoing commitment to fostering a greener planet and promoting environmentally conscious practices within the jewelry industry.

As part of continuing efforts to contribute to the environment, Mia by Tanishq is launching a special plantation drive. For every purchase made at a Mia store during June, a tree will be planted in the customer’s name. As part of its Environment Day initiative, Mia is contributing towards the Trees for Villagers program in Fatehabad, Haryana, India. The “Trees for Villagers” program is a unique initiative where for every purchase made, a tree is planted in the customer’s name. This program aligns with the theme of “Only One Earth” for Environment Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving the planet for future generations. This initiative underscores Mia’s dedication to creating a positive environmental impact and aligns with our broader vision for sustainability.

Mia by Tanishq continues to prioritize sustainability across multiple touch points of the value chain from stores to the manufacturing processes. Most of the jewelry from Mia is crafted using recycled gold, significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with mining fresh gold. This not only conserves natural resources but also promotes responsible sourcing and sustainable production practices.

Alongside these efforts, Titan’s jewelry division, including Mia by Tanishq, is working diligently towards ambitious sustainability goals. These include becoming carbon-neutral and water-positive in manufacturing. They have also implemented a comprehensive 4-P framework – People, Place, Process & Planet – to ensure our vendor partners adhere to our rigorous sustainability standards.

Ms. Shyamala Ramanan, Business Head, Mia by Tanishq stated, “At Mia, we are deeply committed to creating beautiful jewelry pieces that also honors our planet. Our #GoldForGood initiatives reflect our dedication to sustainability, ensuring that our customers can make a positive impact with every purchase. The brand’s efforts are encapsulated in symbolizing the commitment to responsible and sustainable practices. At Mia, we believe that style and sustainability can go hand in hand, and we are dedicated to making a positive difference in the world.”

Axis Bank celebrates World Environment Day, mobilises communities to protect the environment

Chandigarh, 6th June 2024: On World Environment Day, Axis Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, organized a series of initiatives to reaffirm its commitment to preserving the environment and promoting sustainability. To instill a sense of environmental consciousness and responsibility amongst the community, Axis Bank organized ‘Open for the Planet Clean-A-Thon’- a nationwide cleanliness drive at various tourist locations; awareness programs at residential welfare associations (RWAs), malls, and clubs, and employee engagement activities.

A week-long cleanliness drive will be conducted from June 5th to 12th, 2024 at the 23 most visited tourist destinations across Mumbai, Pune, Varanasi, New Delhi, Guwahati, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. The Bank has collaborated with NGOs to create awareness about preserving, protecting, and restoring historic monuments and prominent sites in different cities such as Bandra Carter Road, Mahim Beach, Japanese Garden, Calangute Beach, Varanasi Ghats, Kaziranga National Park, Fort Kochi, etc. The drive will witness participation from the Bank’s employees, customers, local communities, environmental activists, local authorities, and volunteers. To extend the reach of the program, the Bank will also conduct awareness drives at 34 select locations, including 18 residential welfare associations (RWAs), 9 malls, 2 clubs, and 5 cinema halls. Through this activity, participants will be able to take part in a game to virtually clean iconic Indian monuments in a simulated environment.

Applauding the efforts of the participants, Ms. Arnika Dixit, President and Head – Branch Banking, Axis Bank said, “At Axis Bank, we believe that every small action can make a big difference in preserving our environment. This World Environment Day, we are bringing together our employees, customers, and community partners to take part in activities that can make a meaningful difference. We are not just cleaning up our surroundings; we’re nurturing a sense of shared responsibility and hope for a greener future. Our collective efforts will also teach the next generation about the importance of protecting our environment to safeguard the future.”

Axis Bank has also organized a few initiatives at its Mumbai office – an educative program in the form of games, puzzles, word search challenges, quizzes, and an exhibition to showcase and sell eco-friendly products of NGOs. The program is designed to raise awareness about our environment, encouraging employees to act towards a more sustainable future.

Last year, on World Environment Day, Axis Bank witnessed participation from over 3700+ enthusiastic participants who volunteered to clean 25 water bodies across 18 cities in India, resulting in a collection of 12,794 kg of waste. This remarkable effort was recognized by the Asia Book of Records for “Maximum Water Bodies Cleaned During a Week-Long Cleanliness Drive,” and “Maximum Kilograms of Garbage Collected from Water Bodies Across Multiple Cities.

Axis Bank’s initiatives for World Environment Day 2024 reflect its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. Through these comprehensive efforts, Axis Bank reinstates its dedication to environmental sustainability, aligning with global efforts to restore and protect our planet for future generations.

List of tourist locations that will be part of the cleanliness drive –

Celebrating World Environment Day with Sustainable Choices for a Greener Planet

As we observe World Environment Day, it’s essential to reflect on the impact our choices have on the environment and consider how we can contribute to a more sustainable future. Offering high-quality bedsheets that not only provide comfort but also promote the environment is rare, hence we have a brand that is concerned about sustainability.

Here are some ways our bedsheets align with eco-friendly practices and how you can make a difference.

1. Organic Cotton: The Sustainable Choice

Our bedsheets are crafted from organic cotton, which is grown without the use of harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Organic cotton farming supports healthier soil, reduces water consumption, and promotes biodiversity. By choosing organic cotton bedsheets, you are supporting sustainable agriculture and reducing your carbon footprint.

2. Eco-friendly Manufacturing Processes

We prioritize eco-friendly manufacturing processes to minimize our environmental impact. Our production facilities adhere to stringent environmental standards, ensuring that our bedsheets are made with minimal waste and reduced energy consumption. This commitment to sustainability extends to every step of our production, from sourcing raw materials to the final packaging.

3. Low-impact Dyes and Finishes

The dyes and finishes used in our bedsheets are carefully selected to be low-impact, meaning they have a reduced environmental footprint compared to conventional dyes. These eco-friendly dyes are free from harmful chemicals, making our bedsheets safer for you and the environment. They also ensure vibrant, long-lasting colors without compromising sustainability.

4. Recyclable and Minimal Packaging

We understand the importance of reducing waste. Our bedsheets are packaged using recyclable materials, and we strive to minimize packaging wherever possible. By choosing our products, you are contributing to the reduction of plastic waste and supporting a circular economy.

5. Long-lasting Quality

Investing in high-quality bedsheets means they last longer, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Our durable and luxurious bedsheets are designed to withstand the test of time, ensuring you enjoy their comfort and style for years to come. This longevity reduces waste and promotes a more sustainable lifestyle.

Join Us in Making a Difference

This World Environment Day, we invite you to join us in making conscious choices that benefit our planet. By selecting Boutique Living bedsheets, you are not only enhancing your sleep experience but also supporting sustainable practices that protect the environment. Together, we can create a greener, healthier world for future generations.