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As Women's Equality Day approaches on August 26th, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reaffirmed its dedication to gender equality and the empowerment of women within its workforce and beyond. Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), TKM is making significant strides toward creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace. A key goal for TKM is to increase women's representation in its workforce to 30% by 2030. To achieve this, the company has launched several Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including forming a dedicated senior-level DEI team and aligning its efforts with the International Labour Organization's 2030 agenda. TKM recently celebrated a major mil...

North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) has announced a hiring drive to recruit Branch Heads across the Northeast. The bank plans to onboard over 30 new employees to strengthen its presence in Assam, North Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. This initiative reflects NESFB's commitment to fostering employment and skill development in the region. The bank is seeking candidates with prior banking experience. The hiring drive is part of NESFB's broader mission to enhance financial inclusion, generate employment, and contribute to the Northeast's economic development. By expanding its workforce, NESFB aims to provide opportunities to build successful careers in the financial sector, thereby supporting the region's overall socioeconomic growth.  Interested candidates are encourag...

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) reflects on its significant role in shaping the nation’s financial future. Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of NSE, delivered a poignant message that intertwines the spirit of independence with the exchange’s mission to foster economic growth and investor protection. Chauhan’s statement resonated with the ideals of freedom fighters who dreamed of a progressive and prosperous India. He remarked, “On the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day, let us honour the sacrifices of our freedom fighters who envisioned a progressive and prosperous country. As a catalyst for wealth creation in India in addition to being a front-line regulator, we are committed to building a stronger and more inclusive na...

Telecom giant Vi (Vodafone Idea) has introduced a series of exclusive Independence Day offers for its prepaid customers, enhancing value with additional data and OTT subscriptions. The limited-time offers, valid from August 13 to August 28, 2024, are accessible only through the Vi App. Key highlights of the promotion include 30GB to 50GB of extra high-speed data for customers opting for half-yearly or annual recharge packs. The extra data remains valid for 45 days on half-yearly packs and 90 days on annual packs. Moreover, Vi is offering a one-year subscription to OTT platforms like Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video with select annual recharges, at no extra charge. Customers using the Vi App for recharges can also avail discounts of up to ₹100 on select yearly plans. In Sil...

Students from Raid Shabonng Border Area Government Secondary School emerged as winners in the Shillong cluster round of the National STEM Challenge 2023-24, organized by Brillio in collaboration with STEM Learning. The event, held at Lumparing Vidyapeeth, Shillong, marked a key milestone in the competition, which aims to promote STEM education among government and government-aided schools across India. The victorious students, Dapmon Khongbuh and Phibanritngen Suting, won the Science and Mathematics Model Making Competition, while Wanshandame Tynsong and Elisa Nengnong excelled in the Tech and Engineering Tinkering Competition. Their success propels them to the Zonal round, with an eye on the grand finale in Bengaluru. This achievement also shines a spotlight on Shillong’s educa...