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Best Designer and Fancy Umbrellas to Elevate Your Rainy Day Style
Discover the top picks for fancy and designer umbrellas that blend functionality with fashion. This article showcases fancy umbrella options that not only keep you dry but also make a statement. From vibrant patterns to elegant designs, find the perfect umbrella to elevate your rainy-day wardrobe and turn heads wherever you go.
Diversity initiatives are bringing more women to certain roles: Survey
Indian companies are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, with varying levels of women's representation across roles highlighted in a Manpower Group survey. Administrative and operational roles show higher female presence, while top-level management and STEM roles exhibit lower representation. Key findings emphasize the importance of trust, relationship building, and technology-driven solutions like AI for unbiased recruitment.
Apple supplier Foxconn rejects married women from India iPhone jobs
A former human-resources executive at Foxconn India said the company's executives verbally convey the recruitment rules to its Indian hiring agencies, which Foxconn tasks with scouting for candidates, bringing them in for interviews and employing them.
To address talent shortage, chipmakers skilling engineering students
Firms like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core design and AI training and sponsoring students pursuing research.
PepsiCo launches project to enhance livelihood prospects of women
The programme will help women unlock direct and indirect opportunities to improve livelihood prospects in unconventional roles like sales, manufacturing and agriculture within the FMCG sector, said PepsiCo India and South Asia chief HR officer Pavitra Singh. “Through a carefully crafted three-year strategy, we aim to enhance livelihood prospects for women in non-traditional roles across India, advancing progress through partnership with like-minded organisations to drive sustainable development and gender equality in the workforce,” Jagrut Kotecha, chief executive of PepsiCo India and South Asia, said in a statement.
There will be no corruption in double engine govt, says new Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra
Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, part of the newly-elected BJP government, vows to prioritize solving people's basic issues and ensure "no corruption" in the double-engine government. The government focuses on providing housing solutions and addressing the plight of slum dwellers. This marks a significant change in Odisha's political landscape.
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India Inc makes a play for equality: L&T and Amazon lead the way with all-women teams in engineering and delivery
Engineering giant L&T has established an all-women team at Tata Steel's mining site in Odisha, handling large machinery repairs, inspired by a successful pilot. Amazon, which initiated all-women virtual customer service in 2020, now operates nine all-women delivery stations in various locations. Companies like Shell, KFC, and Dr. Reddy's are also creating all-women teams in various sectors, boosting productivity, reducing attrition, and attracting female talent. These initiatives aim to address the gender gap and promote inclusive practices across industries.
Engineers sue SpaceX and Elon Musk, alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment
Eight engineers have filed a lawsuit against SpaceX and Elon Musk, alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment. The engineers claim they were fired for raising concerns about Musk's behavior and a sexist culture at SpaceX. SpaceX has denied wrongdoing, stating the engineers were fired for violating company policies. The lawsuit highlights ongoing challenges in addressing workplace harassment and discrimination.
Women find their feet in India’s space sector
Saraniya Periaswamy and Umamaheswari K played instrumental roles in the successful debut of the world’s first rocket equipped with a 3D-printed engine by Agnikul Cosmos from Sriharikota. They oversaw the project from inception to launch, highlighting women's growing contributions to India's space sector. Agnikul aborted the mission four times in the past few months before witnessing success on May 30.
2014, 2019 and now 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman takes oath as Union minister in PM Modi cabinet
In the 2014 cabinet, she served as the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs and later the Minister for Commerce and Industry with Independent Charge. In 2017, she was appointed as the Union Defence Minister.
Sofia Firdous: Odisha's first Muslim woman MLA, an IIM graduate, scripts history
Sofia Firdous has made history as the first Muslim woman elected as an MLA in Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack seat. Defeating BJP's Dr. Purna Chandra Mahapatra by 8,001 votes, Sofia's victory marks a significant milestone in the state's political landscape.
This engineer switched her gender to male on social media: What happened next reveals the dark truth of online advertising
Engineer Karen de Sousa Pesse conducted an eye-opening experiment by changing her gender from female to male on social media platforms. This simple alteration led to a significant shift in the advertisements she received, highlighting prevalent gender stereotypes. Her LinkedIn post sparked discussions on the impact of such biases in marketing and received varied responses from users. Pesse's experiment sheds light on the need for more inclusive advertising practices.
Agnikul eyes launching satellites by 2025: CEO Srinath Ravichandran
Agnikul's first test flight of Agnibaan SOrTeD (suborbital technology demonstrator) on May 30, which lasted for 66 seconds, came after four unsuccessful attempts.
Agnikul eyes to launch satellites by 2025: CEO Ravichandran
"Nine to 12 months I would say. Probably by the end of this financial year or the early part of the next financial year is what we are targeting," Ravichandran said when asked about the commercial orbital launch of the Agnibaan rocket.
From '400 paar' to 'khata khat': How BJP, India bloc used catchphrases to attract voters in 2024 polls
With each catchy slogan, the BJP took the lead in shaping the narrative, leaving the Opposition scrambling to respond. In 2019, despite facing relentless attacks like 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' from Rahul Gandhi, the BJP cleverly turned the tables with their 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign. It hit close to home and resonated with the public.
India Inc doubles down on getting the gender mix right
Naina Lal Kidwai, chairperson of Rothschild & Co, who is also on the board of directors of Biocon and UPL, said one of the big factors fuelling this change is ESG reporting. Companies, especially the larger ones, are seeking ratings from global firms like Moody’s where one of the questions being asked is around diversity and inclusion. Indian companies also need to disclose Business Responsibility and Sustainability reporting besides adhering to integrated reporting where ESG etc, is being integrated into annual reports.
Why deeptech companies need to do a deep-dive on gender diversity
Indian companies, particularly in the IT sector, have made some progress in gender diversity but still face significant challenges, especially in the deeptech sector. A report by Pure Storage and Zinnov highlights these issues, revealing that while global capability centres (GCCs) employ 1.66 million people with 28% being women, this diversity decreases sharply at higher corporate levels, dropping to just 6.7% at the executive level.
"VK Pandian is the real CM of Odisha; Patnaik works as a shadow CM," says BJP leader Vishwas Sarang
Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang criticized Odisha's CM Naveen Patnaik, calling him the 'shadow' CM and referring to VK Pandian as the 'real' CM. Sarang expressed confidence in BJP's victory in Odisha's elections.
June 4 will be day of freedom; BJP to get final farewell, INDIA bloc & SP’s PDA will prevail: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav, the SP chief and leader of the Opposition in the UP Assembly, is actively campaigning for the INDIA Bloc in the current LS elections. During a busy campaign schedule, Akhilesh Yadav discussed his PDA plank, alliance with Congress, and the outlook for Opposition parties with Pervez Iqbal Siddiqui.
More women must let off STEAM
India's STEM education landscape is uneven with women constituting 42.3% of STEM students. Only 16.6% of STEM faculty in Indian universities are women.
"Main resign nahi karungi...": Swati Maliwal refuses to give up Rajya Sabha seat
Swati Maliwal stated that she would have willingly given up her Rajya Sabha seat if asked, but now, despite any pressure, she firmly asserted, "I will not resign." This interview follows assault allegations she made against a former aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, leading to the arrest of Bibhav Kumar and the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case.
Stock picks of the week: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29 %
It is after a long period of time that both bulls and bears are visible on the street at the same time and waiting to make the next move. A strong directional move will only come after election results. Before that it is very likely that the market would stay in range bound mode. During this period it would be better to stay with selected stocks, have at your portfolio and do a rejig with focus on fundamentals of the sector and the stocks. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Corporate India's big push for diversity: Companies intensify efforts to recruit women from entry level
Corporate giants in India, such as RPG Group, Deloitte, Tata Steel, Amazon, and Zinnov, are doubling down on diversity by ramping up efforts to recruit more women from the ground up. Strategies include targeted campus hiring, incentivizing recruitment agencies to bring in high-potential female candidates, and creating networking platforms to link women with leadership. These initiatives aim to cultivate a diverse workforce from the start, fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation.
For India to shine, more and more girls must take up STEM: Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani advocates for increased female participation in STEM and technology careers, highlighting the need to bridge the gender gap and support women in leadership roles for India's technological advancement.
New video claims 70 women received money to take part in Sandeshkhali protest
In the video, lasting over 45 minutes, a man resembling Sandeshkhali mandal president Gangadhar Kayal told this to the questioner. It was Kayal who had earlier said in another purported clip, the first in a series in the past week, that the rape allegations were "staged". In the latest tape that surfaced on Saturday night, Kayal was heard saying that 70 women got Rs 2,000 each for taking part in protests against Sheikh who was arrested and later suspended by the police.
Firefighters, deep-sea divers & such: It’s a woman thing
Tata Steel's initiative to hire women firefighters for diversity echoes a broader trend in heavy engineering firms in India. Companies like Hindustan Zinc are increasing women representation in mining operations, aiming for gender diversity.
Mamaearth co-founder’s LinkedIn controversy: Woman criticizes Ghazal Alagh's pregnancy photoshoot post, faces backlash
A recent LinkedIn post by Mamaearth's co-founder, Ghazal Alagh, faced criticism from Prakriti Sharma, an AI engineer at Tata Consultancy Services. Sharma's critique sparked a debate on social media regarding pregnancy choices and women's autonomy. Sharma disapproved of Alagh's decision to prioritize a pregnancy photo shoot, accusing her of neglecting her child's well-being for 'seeking validation' on social media. However, many users defended Alagh, highlighting the diversity of pregnancy experiences and the importance of respecting individual choices.
US, India join forces to promote women's inclusion in STEM
The US-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment promotes gender equality in India's STEM fields. It aims to create opportunities for women's employment and entrepreneurship, encouraging private companies to mandate women's inclusion and stakeholders to increase opportunities for women.
15% of India’s pilots are women, three times more than global average: PM Modi
Modi was speaking after inaugurating the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre near the international airport in Bengaluru. The 43-acre campus, built with an investment of Rs 1,600 crore, is Boeing’s largest such facility outside the US and will help develop next-generation products and services for the global aerospace and defence industry.
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