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Acumant extends new employee benefits as it expands to two new locations

Acumant extends new employee benefits as it expands to two new locations

As a company heavily focused on equipping employees with the best training, resources, and opportunities, Acumant has taken yet another step in the interest of employees and their emotional and financial well-being. Acumant will be one of the first few companies in India to explore the possibility of pushing ahead salary payouts to the 25th of the month. This initiative of preponing payouts by 10 days aims to offer financial composure. The endeavor will take shape in India and Sweden, with other locations to follow. The Swedish tech company has also offered an addition to the insurance benefits where employees…
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Unique venture of Indian entrepreneurs for rejuvenating ethnic crafts eco system earns global accolades

Unique venture of Indian entrepreneurs for rejuvenating ethnic crafts eco system earns global accolades

New Delhi: Graamyam is an artistic and entrepreneurial endeavor by an IT professional Biju George and his spouse Rakkee Thimothy, an eminent labour economist. They discovered the traditional art, craft and rich traditions of Kerala in this arena and brought global awareness to it. Graamyam is expanding to other regions of South India and also promoting the ethnic cause and craft internationally by negotiating agreements with world renowned lifestyle chains in the USA. The significance of Graamyam is integrating neo modern designs with traditional handicrafts. The designs done with a modern global consumer in mind and taking lot of inspiration…
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5 awesome ways to add more joy to your Diwali weekend

5 awesome ways to add more joy to your Diwali weekend

Diwali, the great Indian festival, the festival of lights, the festival of joy, is around the corner and people can be seen all geared up for celebration. On this festival day, courtyards are decorated with colourful rangoli, and lamps are lit, people dress in new clothes, eat delicacies, share gifts, light lamps, and as the sun sets, they burst crackers. From feasting to fireworks, the festival brings friends and families together in innumerable ways. For many this year, Diwali is a four-day long weekend with enough time on their hands to tick the checkboxes on all Diwali traditions and still…
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Mount Litera School International hosts annual Taekwondo competition, graced by Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan

Mount Litera School International hosts annual Taekwondo competition, graced by Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor, on Sunday, attended son AbRam's and Taimur’s annual Taekwondo competition, organized by Kiran Upadhyay, at Mount Litera School International (MLSI) in BKC, Mumbai. The star kid once again took a medal home and made his father SRK super proud. Two students of MLSI bagged a gold and silver medal at the competition. The winners were felicitated by Shah Rukh Khan and Ms Priya Anand, Head of School at MLSI. Felicitating AbRam, his father gave him a sweet peck. Suhana, Aryan and Gauri Khan also graced the event to support their little munchkin.…
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Making every smile count – Roadcast launches a unique Diwali campaign to celebrate delivery personnel

Making every smile count – Roadcast launches a unique Diwali campaign to celebrate delivery personnel

Roadcast, India’s leading SaaS platform recently raised Series A $2 Mn from Jubilant Foodworks and celebrates delivery personnel with a unique campaign and gift New Delhi: The slight nip in the air, the twinkling lights and the celebrations, Diwali is all about making memories. Amidst these festivities, what’s better is that ringing doorbell that tells you that your order is here! That’s the smile that most defines festivities. For us at Roadcast that is what we aim for. As a company that facilitates deliveries, we have always believed in our tagline - ‘We make every mile count’ but this Diwali…
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Make your Career move in Fashion Law with these industry ready courses offered online

Make your Career move in Fashion Law with these industry ready courses offered online

The fashion industry is rapidly changing. New challenges and new opportunities arise daily, and the need for understanding legal issues becomes more important than ever. The complexity of the fashion industry has exponentially increased and new relevant matters are arising from a legal perspective due to globalisation and the subsequent internationalisation of brands, the introduction of e-commerce and social networks and the increasing competitiveness amongst the well-established fashion houses (amongst them but also amongst emergent new local brands that are trying to find their spot into the market).  As pioneers in Fashion Law, the team at Fashion Law Journal is…
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Springfit Mattress brand of VFI group acquires 100 per cent stake in Serta Mattress India

Springfit Mattress brand of VFI group acquires 100 per cent stake in Serta Mattress India

New Delhi: VFI Group is known for its luxury and comfortable mattress in retail and is the owner of the Springfit brand, which is sold through a network of 90 pan-India distribution points and 1,500 retailers. Today VFI Group proudly announced the buyout of a 100% stake in Serta Mattress, India from its licensee Emirates Sleep System Pvt Ltd.  The products will be manufactured in VFI Group factories located in Haridwar, Coimbatore, Meerut, and Vadodara, contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "Make in India" initiative. The aim of VFI Group's investment is to become the leading expert in the market…
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EY Global Delivery Services collaborates with Goodera for its annual volunteering festival

EY Global Delivery Services collaborates with Goodera for its annual volunteering festival

As part of its Corporate Responsibility program, EY GDS recently collaborated with Goodera, the global volunteering platform, to curate a wide array of volunteering initiatives – both virtual and in-person to enable employees to find a deeper purpose in their work. The purpose of this annual volunteering festival was to build a culture of conscious volunteering and create a meaningful impact through the contribution made by EY GDS employees. The event was a massive success, with employees and senior management across the six countries- India, Argentina, China, UK, Poland, and Philippines where EY GDS operates, coming together and creating a…
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A new digital revolution lined up in the social space – Fancall makes its spectacular debut

A new digital revolution lined up in the social space – Fancall makes its spectacular debut

A large number of applications are launched each day in the play store only to be phased out in a short time. Despite a lot of marketing, they fail because of reasons like lack of originality, inadequate research or a grim idea. However, the market now is brimming with novel ideas hoping to create a revolution. What remains to be discovered is who will make it to the top of the charts and who will bear the brunt of mediocrity. One of the top contenders in the race is the recent launch from Gandhinagar, Gujarat- a brilliant app called Fancall.…
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India PR Distribution – India’s trusted PR Agency and Press Release Service

India PR Distribution – India’s trusted PR Agency and Press Release Service

Gurgaon-based India PR Distribution has recently tied up new publications and portals and added to its existing associations in the media industry. “The team at India PR Distribution is delighted to enter into new associations and this is a great step towards our mission of bringing the industry and media closer for meaningful interactions.”, says Nitin Jain, CEO of India PR Distribution. Nitin is a veteran in the field of Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing, having worked with projects from Time Warner Cable, AT&T, Pullman Hotels, and many other organizations and individuals from around the world. Press releases are…
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