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Popularly known as 'Oxford of the East' and 'Detroit of India', Pune has become one of the favourite cities to live in over the years. This beautiful city houses India's highest number of software companies, National Defence Academy, educational institutions, and much more! With a commendable growth over the last 20 years, Pune has gained the title of 'The most liveable city in India' Knowing what Pune has in-store for the people of India, Kolte Patil is soon launching Ivy Nia as a part of the magnificent Ivy Estate in Wagholi. "Ivy Nia will offer max advantage to home-buyers who are looking for a home at an attractive price" says Gopal Sarda, Group CEO of Kolte Patil. What makes it so special is the connectivity to prime destinations of Pune. "Professionals working in Kharadi, Magarpatta or Viman Nagar can choose to stay here and experience the Ivy life", he added. Being East Pune's popular investment location, Wagholi gives an edge to Ivy Nia. Wagholi came under the buyer's radar after the swift growth witnessed by Kharadi. Today, this suburb is a much sought-after destination thanks to its proximity to schools, convenience stores, healthcare centres, etc. Not only this, IVY Nia is situated next to a hillock to give its residents a reason to wake up early to a mesmerizing morning. As far as the factors like construction quality and timely possession are concerned, Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd. doesn't leave a gap to deliver what it promises, every time. And, 3500+ families residing in Ivy Estate is the testimony to this fact too. "This is probably the last chance to own a Kolte Patil home at this price. Home buyers looking to buy a home in Pune since many years finally have a once in a lifetime opportunity". Ivy Nia is the last opportunity for all of you to live at Ivy Estate and experience a community-living like never before. Also, this project is priced reasonably to suit the pockets of even LIG or MIG clientele and everyone who has always dreamt of living in an upmarket community. Contact 1800-266-6654 for more information or Visit http://www.koltepatil.com/ivynia The project has been registered via MahaRERA registration number P52100017955 as Ivy Estate-Nia and is available on the website https://maharera.mahaonline.gov.in under registered projects.

While luxury real estate in India is undergoing a transformation, one brand in Pune has already moved leagues ahead of the industry in this category, earning it the reputation of being India's most global real estate brands. That brand is none other than Pune based real estate major - Panchshil Realty. Over the last decade, Panchshil, headquartered out of Pune, has introduced several international brands like YOO, Trump Corporation, World Trade Center, JW Marriott, and Hilton to Pune city, and pioneered several best practices in construction in luxury real estate. As a matter of fact, some of these are being successfully employed in Panchshil's nine-tower luxury project - Panchshil Towers, which interestingly is also one of Pune's tallest residential landmarks. f Spread across 14-acres in the swank neighbourhood of EON Free Zone, Kharadi, and World Trade Center Pune, Panchshil Towers is a luxury project consisting of 3.5BHK, 4.5BHK luxury apartments, Penthouses, and limited Podium Villas. Panchshil Towers has been designed by US-based architect Shekhar Ganti and has several global names in construction technology partnering the development. Being a luxury project, Panchshil Towers offers over 20 key lifestyle amenities including an expansive clubhouse with function lawn, pool, gym, a gourmet café, restaurant, multi-sport courts, squash courts, jogging track, cricket/football ground, elder & teen gardens and much more. (https://www.panchshiltowers.com/amenities/) As you enter the project, intelligent use of materials and design meets your eye. The nine towers have a contemporary glass and aluminium (ACP) façade, which emanates splendour and strength. Use of technology and engineering excellence is evidenced everywhere in the project. Panchshil Towers hold the distinction of being a forerunner in the scale use of the globally prevalent practice of Dry Construction Technology (DCT), a process that eliminates usage of brick and concrete, and has reduced the usage of water in the project significantly. Other breakthrough technologies at Panchshil Towers include the use of Viega / Geberit firefighting systems from Germany that is non-welded, with almost zero chance of corrosion or leakage. The project also has technology-rich features like VRF central-air-conditioning by Samsung (thus reducing the energy footprint), and 100% power-backup. (details: https://www.panchshiltowers.com/technology/) As residents enter the luxurious lobby, silent Mitsubishi elevators whiz them off to the tower apartments. The elevators have a speed of 2.5 meters per second taking residents to the upper floors in under a minute. The towers also have private elevators specifically for the Penthouse & Podium Villa residents. Depending on configuration, the Apartments have large family-centric, multifunctional living zones like exterior decks, lounge living, family area, study, lounge, and exterior decks. Within the apartment, security is assured through the use of a 3-in-1 Yale locking system which allows residents to access the main door using either a key, fingerprint or passcode. The use of technology continues within the apartments with a five-mode mood-lighting system by Jung Yang. Instead of bricks and mortar, all apartments have dry-walls which superlative imported materials and also free-up usable carpet areas. Panchshil also believes in delivering a highly finished product to its residents ensuring that every apartment is ready to live in from day one. The Panchshil Towers living rooms comes with a false ceiling and concealed lighting. While exterior viewing decks are finished with strip tiles. https://www.panchshiltowers.com/interiors/ The kitchen is also modular and comes ready with Elica hob and chimney. All apartments come with separate utility room next to the kitchen, maid's room, and thoughtful conveniences such as a powder room for guests. The apartments all come with floor-to-ceiling windows fitted with double glazed low-E glass and low emissivity. Panchshil Towers also prides itself as being the first project in the entire country where pre-fabricated bathrooms, branded as The BathPods, are fitted directly into the apartments. A bath-pod is a three-dimensional self-supporting bathroom structure that is fabricated offsite complete and finished. It is then sky-lifted to the specific floors, complete with all architectural fittings and fixtures. A perfect blend of beauty and functionality, the bathrooms come equipped with an imported washstand, mirror and shower enclosures that are finest in quality. The bedrooms are a sanctuary of privacy with an unobtrusive lighting scheme, attached bathrooms, and spacious walk-in closets. Bedrooms come with wooden flooring, which is fixed over a sub-floor, enabling proper levelling. To know more about Panchshil Towers, we recommend you personally visit to get a first-hand experience of this iconic project. Further details are available on www.panchshiltowers.com Note: The project has been registered via MahaRERA Registration Number: P52100002528 and is available on the website https://maharera.mahaonline.gov.in/ under registered projects. Disclaimer: The visuals, furniture, and fixtures are for representational purposes only and are purely conceptual. The areas, prices and specifications, and elevations are proposed and subject to change as per the requirement of relevant authorities. This communication is not an offer nor any promise. Kindly contact the sales team for all specifications and technical details. The Terms and Conditions of the Sales Agreement between the purchaser and the Company shall be final and binding. Any reliance on this communication in entirely at the risk of the reader.

OZONE GROUP RECEIVES AWARDS FOR MOST ASPIRATIONAL LIFESTYLE PROJECT 2018 AND BEST AFFORDABLE PREMIUM RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 2018 (Chennai) Ozone Group has relentlessly sought to offer its discerning clientele a higher quality of life and redefined their standard of living through innovative real estate products. Their reputation for excellence has been built through an unvarying focus on the 3 core values of Customer Centricity, Quality and Transparency. Ozone Group will continue to break new ground and take path-breaking initiatives to expand the ever-growing network of happy families bonded to them. Standing at the forefront on design, aesthetics, functionality, infrastructure and eco-friendliness, the company is set to win the 'Most Aspirational Lifestyle Project' for The Metrozone and 'Best Affordable Premium Residential Project 2018 (Chennai)' for their project Greens, at the prestigious Times Business Awards 2018. LUXURY THAT IS A CLASS APART Located at the heart of Chennai's upmarket area, Anna Nagar, The Metrozone is truly a well-established landmark in a most-sought after neighbourhood. Set across an expanse of 40 acres, the premium project is already home to renowned doctors, film personalities, industrialists and corporate honchos. The towering edifices of Phase I and Phase II of the project have changed the city's skyline, and currently offer over 650 families a lifestyle beyond par. The Metrozone Phase III is all set for handover and it will soon offer the privileged few a home with unmatched luxury. Strategically located in close proximity to the two metro stations at Koyembedu and Thriumangalam, and hosting the prestigious VR Chennai (Mall) in its premises, ensures The Metrozone is one of the most sought-after projects in the city and makes for a smart investment decision as well. Live life king size in the sprawling 2, 3 and 4 BHK apartments and penthouses that boast of the best specifications and contemporary design for opulent living. Taking luxury to the next level with amenities including 5 swimming pools, ample open space and expansive parking bays. BEST IN CLASS AMENITIES: 62,000 sq.ft Clubhouse Access Control at Entry to Towers 24 hr Purified Water Supply 3 international quality indoor Badminton courts Comprehensive Round the Clock Maintenance Basement Car Parking Crèche Squash Court 5 Swimming Pools with 1 exclusively for women Jogging Track Several Play Areas for Children Billiards Room A LIFETIME OF BLISS AWAITS Situated in close proximity to Elcot SEZ and the IT nerve centre of Shollingnallur, Greens is the IT professional's dream come true. Apart from being just a stone's throw from prominent software companies, the project also offers easy access to renowned schools and hospitals. Spread across 30 acres of land, Greens Phase I is already home to numerous IT professionals and their families. Part of phase II is ready for handover and the balance will be handed over early next year progressively. The residential project offers a wide range of 1, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 BHK homes, to ensure you choose the one best suits your requirements. Extending between 657 sq.ft. and 2566 sq.ft., the apartments at Greens offer world class amenities for a high standard of living, at an affordable price tag. This elite development is one of the most sought-after residential destinations near the IT Highway as it offers excellent value for money. Prepare for a lifetime of comfort, peace and bliss in the apartment towers designed impeccably to improve the quality of your life. BEST IN CLASS AMENITIES: Clubhouse Meditation Centre Sports Facility Kids Play Area Swimming Pool Gym Landscaped Gardens and Parks For further details contact: 63 G.N.Chetty Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017. Phone: +91 9789064307/ +91 7550081835 Website: www.ozonegroup.com

S&P SIGNATURE VILLAS RECEIVES AWARD FOR BEST AFFORDABLE PREMIUM VILLA PROJECT 2018 For close to one and a half decades, Chennai based S&P Foundation Pvt. Ltd. has focused on developing niche, urban-centric residential properties. The developer believes in delivering exceptional value to homeowners by offering living spaces that celebrate life rather than just walls that make up an apartment or villa. S&P's fast developing property Signature Villas has been adjudged the 'Best Affordable Premium Villa Project' in the prestigious Times Business Awards 2018. Drawing from one of the largest land banks of approximately 350 acres in and around Chennai city, valued at Rs. 2500 crores, S&P began its journey with successful projects like S&P Garden, S&P Residency and S&P Lakeview, which stand as testimonies to the company's commitment to innovation and quality. The company further established itself when it launched its flagship project, an 80-acre township, S&P Living Spaces (Phase I). Other projects like S&P Essense (Phase II) which is under construction and the soon to be launched S&P 24 Carat, have strengthened the company's foothold in the fiercely competitive real estate industry. S&P Foundation also offers villa plots on Oragadam Main Road and township projects in Mogappair West. In the pipeline are also apartment projects in Nedunkundram near Tambaram and in Nolambur. With over 3.8 million square feet of all-encompassing townships under development, S&P Foundation is poised to emerge a premier real estate developer in the country providing unrivalled value to all of its stakeholders. S&P Foundation is highly passionate and committed to deliver the best experience for home buyers. Maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and service, the developer not just meets their client's requirements, but delivers outcomes beyond expectations. The homes are crafted with exemplary attention to design and aesthetics, built with an unmatched quality of construction and situated in prime locations, to ensure tremendous appreciation in the years to come. S&P Foundation is highly focused on delivering quality projects that touch lives and win the hearts of its customers. Understanding the pulse of the customer has always been a priority for S&P Foundation and this has translated into offering developments that are sensitive to customer needs and in tune with emerging trends. The close-knit townships of the company foster the cherished sense of community. The well-planned spaces ensure comfort and convenience at every step. The spacious, serene and contemporary homes are designed to not just cater to the current needs of your family, but offer the best even a decade on. With the best of architects and specialists in the field on board, you can be assured that you are buying a home of your dreams at the right price. EXPERIENCE AN ENHANCED LIFESTYLE AT S&P SIGNATURE VILLAS Redefine your lifestyle in a home that is a reflection of who you truly are. S&P Signature Villas is your answer to a luxury dwelling that is everything you want it to be and more. Set against the backdrop of the verdant hills of Nedunkundram, near Tambaram, the project is located far from the madding crowds, while still being superbly connected to the things that matter. The premium township is envisioned for likeminded individuals, who share a passion for the good life. A HAVEN OF HAPPINESS S&P Signature Villas has been inspired by the idea that you can live close to the city and still enjoy the peace and tranquillity of idyllic living. A place away from the hustle and bustle, but not secluded; where you can feel relaxed and still be connected to the best things the city has to offer. The serene and calm environs and verdant surroundings make you look forward to coming back home. S&P Signature Villas has been built with the new-age homeowner at the forefront of its design credo, combining luxury living with natural surroundings to deliver a contemporary home that promotes well-being and serenity. A LOCATION PAR EXCELLENCE A life of bliss awaits at S&P Signature Villas. Located near the thriving and coveted neighbourhood of Tambaram, the villas are in close proximity to the city's main artery the GST Road, Tambaram railway station and the airport. The location offers excellent connectivity to Mahindra World City, OMR, Porur, Vandalur and key SEZs. The elegant homes are also conveniently situated near reputed schools and colleges, renowned hospitals, major banks and other essential services. A HOME TO MATCH YOUR SUCCESS Tucked away amidst leafy islands of exclusivity, S&P Signature Villas welcome you to a luxury experience without parallel. The 350 villas set across 18 acres in the Phase I of the project cater to a wide range of tastes, lifestyles and budgets. The well-designed streetscapes, aesthetic surroundings and the pleasant environment can easily transport you to any better part of the world, right here in Chennai. Prepare to take your lifestyle to a whole new level at the 2, 3 and 4BHK villas that extend between 1182 sq.ft. and 2134 sq.ft. that come with their own private garden. Get one step closer to nature as you enjoy garden views from your living room, dining room or even your bedroom. The uniquely crafted homes are efficiently planned to ensure you realize the difference space can make to good living. THE WORLD OF PRIVILEGES Designed by renowned architects, the aesthetics at S&P Signature Villas spell luxury and opulence in every way. The exquisite homes are complete with top of the line facilities and ahead of the times specifications. Celebrate life sans limits as you enjoy preferential access to a clubhouse that is a true epitome of luxury and class. The international clubhouse is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that add to the fun of children and adults alike. Jump start your day with an energetic workout at the fully equipped gymnasium or unwind over some indoor games with your loved ones at the end of it. The spa and relaxation centre, mini theatre and plush lobby with library ensure your weekends are never the same again. Also benefit from several other conveniences including a multipurpose hall, crèche, coffee shop, supermarket, unisex salon, pharmacy, laundromat and more. The lifestyle amenities and conveniences are sure to take you to the next level of luxurious living. The affordable price tag with 2BHK villas beginning at just Rs. 55lakhs onwards, seals the deal. S&P Signature Villas is the perfect investment for buyers looking to enjoy the privileged life with the promise of optimum returns in the future. REDEFINE LUXURY WITH NOTHING BUT THE BEST: Located in one of the fastest appreciating neighborhoods 18 acres verdant land in Phase I 350 Contemporary Villas Spacious family sized independent houses 2,3 and 4 BHK homes with private gardens Optimal space maximization World Class Club House Commercial complex in the premises with all conveniences Well-designed streetscapes Brightly lit roads Fully Equipped Gymnasium Multipurpose Hall Indoor Games Mini Theatre Spa and Relaxation Centre Plush lobby with library Crèche For further details contact: S&P Foundation Private Limited 4th floor, #7, City Towers, 3rd Cross Street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020. Tel (Corporate): +91 44 4908 0120 Tel (Sales): +91 44 6600 6600 Email: sales@sandp.co.in Website: www.sandp.co.in

With operations across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, DivyaSree Developers holds a significant role in South Indias real-estate landscape. With notable developments ranging from IT Parks, residential developments, infrastructure projects, DivyaSree has cemented its place as one of Indias leading real-estate developers. DivyaSree has won numerous accolades over the years for the high quality of their projects. DivyaSree was also named Luxury developer of the year in 2016 and won the Quality Construction Award in 2018, along with numerous other awards for 77 Place & 77 East. The advantages to having the largest town centre within the city limits are that, major business hubs & corporate offices are located close by, making the commute easier, lessening travel time and more. 77°Place Ever dreamed of living in a community that houses everything that makes Bangalore great, without the added hassles? 77 Place is a community within a community. The benefit? You wont have to deal with traffic, overcrowding in your favourite places. 77 Place, part of the master-planned 77 Town Centre features every convenience within easy reach. Set in a prime location, 77 Place is centrally located to everything a modern lifestyle demands. As part of the only town centre within city limits, 77 place is within easy reach of major business hubs, entertainment centres, healthcare facilities and more. 77 Place features luxury apartments with a 370 resident capacity. The project features 9 different home variants and a slew of amenities, making it a great place to live. The 55,000 sft clubhouse is exclusive for the residents of 77 town centre. Town Centre Club has plenty to offer as well, with sports amenities, relaxation spaces, and entertainment facilities, just to name a few. Its rare for a project within the city to offer such a high level of comfort and security, and a vast array of amenities, with all the benefits of a gated community. The project features a multi-purpose hall with a basketball court, badminton courts, a stage with green rooms, squash courts, a senior citizens lounge as well as a childrens activity/tuition room. A semi-Olympic size temperature-controlled swimming pool, a mid-sized Cineplex, a gym and a sports lounge are just the tip of the iceberg, with plenty more outdoor amenities such as a pet park, Spa, jogging track and lawns. 77 Place comprises of luxury apartments ranging from 1850-4600 sft. in 3 & 4 BHK configurations and is nearing completion. Website- www.77place.co.in email- life@77place.co.in phone - 1800 200 6622 77°East Choices are everything. So, if you had to choose, how about a home that is the best choice in luxury living? A home that has plenty of amenities that spoil you for choice too? 77 East is a luxury villa project almost beyond comparison. 85 luxury villas ready for interiors, available in a decor of your choice. As part of a 72-acre residential township, its a world apart from the rest of the city, yet close enough for easy access to entertainment hotspots, healthcare, education, shopping and more. As an experience, 77 East comes with best-in-class design and infrastructure coming together for a home to be envied. Built on the concept of liveable luxury, 77 East comes with best-in-class furnishings from flooring to finishing. Specifications include natural stone, engineered & imported marble flooring, engineered wood finishes, premium vitrified tiles, Italian Marble, high-end bath & sanitary fittings as well as an elevator and high-quality electrical fittings. 77 East has netted DivyaSree Developers numerous awards, including the recent Best Luxury Villa Project of the Year at the Times Business Awards 2018. Previous awards include Luxury project of the year - South at the Franchise India Estate Awards, 2017, and the Luxury villa project of the Year at the NDTV Property Awards in 2016. The 3.1 acre bespoke iridium club is a classic example of applied luxury, exuding a sense of grandeur with amenities to match. An exclusive spa built for residents, a single-malt lounge and a cigar lounge for those with discerning tastes, a pool-deck and bar for casual gatherings and a party hall for the highly social are just a few of the numerous amenities. Sports amenities ranging from basketball, golf, tennis, beach volleyball, squash and cricket, to name just a few. 77 East is also highly secure, with biometric door locks, RFID enabled access and CCTV cameras covering the neighbourhood, meaning you never have to worry about the safety of you and your loved ones. 77 East is located off Old Airport Road, close to the heart of Bangalore. With villas ranging from 4799-6202 sft., you will never want for space in a 77 East home. The project has been completed and the O.C received. Website- www.77east.co.in email- life@77east.co.in phone - 1800 200 6622

A new study by TimesJobs concludes that nearly 45% of the employees still experience unequal treatment due to their physical appearance. Let's find out what more India Inc. employees have to reveal about the much-hyped Diversity & Inclusion programs at the various workplaces... Key Highlights: · 25% of employees think that their organisation's management is not committed to meet the needs of employees with disabilities · 57% denied that their companies openly recruited LGBTQ or disabled candidates in the organisation · 55% of employees still experience bias at their workplaces on the grounds of gender, ethnicity and appearance · About 52% of employees mentioned that their managers treat all the employees equally regardless of their background "If people in powerful positions continue to hire and cast only people who look like them, sound like them, come from the same neighbourhoods they grew up in, they will never have a greater understanding of experiences different from their own", Beyoncé Knowles said in a recent interview. With this, she lifted the lid off the controversial 'inclusive' aspects of society and workplaces at large. The rat-race of being 'the best employee' has shifted to being 'the best employer'. In that bid, many employers roll out glossy initiatives to promote Diversity & Inclusion at their work floors, but how much of these pay off in the real sense? TimesJobs surveyed more than 2,000 India Inc. employees and hiring managers to find an answer to this question. Even though Indian corporates are progressively adopting Diversity and Inclusion at workplaces, TimesJobs survey data reveals that employees today still feel awkward or are conscious while openly expressing about their sexual orientation and cultural values at their workplaces. Almost 29% of the employees hesitate in doing so because they think it might hamper their career. A good 26% felt that their colleagues would make fun of them. And about 23% were worried that they will be judged by their co-workers. What organisations say v/s what they really do In the TimesJobs survey, about 52% of employees mentioned that their managers treat all the employees equally regardless of their background. About 48% of respondents said that managers treated them differently. On asking about the reasons for this mistreatment, these 48% respondents said the physical appearance of employees was the biggest reasons for unequal treatment. Another reason was gender. According to our survey, nearly 57% of employees denied that their companies openly recruited LGBTQ or disabled candidates in the organisation. Only 42% of the India Inc. reported a yes to it. Ironically to all the above data, among the hiring managers who took the TimesJobs survey, 65% said that their employees show a commitment to diversity and inclusion policy. About 46% of recruiters surveyed by TimesJobs said that the primary objective of diversity programs at their organisation is to give targeted development opportunities for employees coming from different backgrounds. About 29% of recruiters said that their agenda with diversity programs was to recruit candidates from different backgrounds, and almost 16% said that the motive of such programs was to develop a pipeline of diverse leaders. "With the rising quotient of millennials at the workplaces, the companies are innovating the D&I policies. The market demand is growing for diversity beyond the gender ratio. For example, a lot of organisations are sculpting their D&I programs for the physically disabled and LGBTQ candidates. It's overwhelming to see such progress in both public and private offices in our country", said Ramathreya Krishnamurthi, Business Head, TimesJobs & TechGig. Here is the link to complete report: https://bit.ly/2MEnjQk

The much-anticipated hiring numbers by TimesJobs are out. After witnessing muted growth in hiring, the month of July finally brought some cheer for job seekers. July 2018 saw highest growth (16%) in recruitment activities in a month-on-month analysis, making it the best month from employment generation perspective in 2018! All key industries and job roles showed a major upswing in talent demand in July 2018. Aug 4, 2018, New Delhi: Hiring activities in July 2018 saw an uptick with a 16% increase in talent demand, making July the best month for recruitment as compared to last six months of 2018, as revealed by TimesJobs RecruiteX a€“ a monthly hiring report. The RecruiteX August 2018 report observes that demand for talent in the BPO industry topped the chart reporting 14% growth in demand for talent in July 2018.Similar growth was also witnessed in sectors such as IT/Telecom, Healthcare, Petrochemicals/Oil and Gas/Power and the Manufacturing industry where hiring numbers showed growth in July 2018 over the preceding month. Demand for Petrochemicals/Oil and Gas/ Power professionals posted 13% hike in month-on-month comparison. Chennai recorded the highest demand for talent among other key locations in India. Tier II cities like Indore too performed well in July 2018 when compared with June 2018. Mumbai, which registered a low demand in hiring last month, witnessed a rise of 12% in talent demand. Among Indian states, Assam posted the highest rise in demand for talent. Among the experience levels, most jobs were available during the month for candidates with an experience of 10-20 years. Hiring sentiment gained maximum momentum for professionals with experience of 5-10 years. "InJuly 2018, the hiring numbers rose by 16% in the Indian job market after recording subdued growth in the first six months of 2018. In fact, the last major spike in hiring was noticed in April 2017, but the numbers were subtle as compared to July 2018. The bulk of talent demand came from Manufacturing, Petrochemicals, Oil and Gas, Power and BFSI sectors. Going by the trends from RecruiteX editions from previous years and a good sense of the job market we expect hiring activity to sustain the same growth in the coming months too," said Ramathreya Krishnamurthy, Business Head, TimesJobs and TechGig. Top hiring industries a€¢ BPO industry registered 18% rise in hiring a€¢ Projects and Infrastructure sector posted 16% rise in talent demand a€¢ Petrochemicals/ Oil and Gas/ Power sector saw 13% rise in talent demand Top hiring cities a€¢ Among top ten locations, Chennai reported more than 30% rise in demand a€¢ Chandigarh posted 40% rise in talent demand a€¢ Indore saw 36% rise in talent demand during the month Top job roles a€¢ HR professionals reported 28% rise in demand a€¢ Engineering profiles saw a 24% rise in demand a€¢ Customer Service/Tele-calling professionals witnessed 24% rise in demand About TimesJobs: TimesJobs is a platform to help competent professionals enhance their career growth. With over 25 million registered jobseekers across the board and more than 60 million-page views every month, it is the most preferred career portal among ambitious and talented professionals who want to make smarter career decisions that accelerate their career progression.

JobBuzz Workplace2025 Conclave Brings Together India's Top Business Leaders to Envision Tech Disruptions at Work Spheres  As technology is making quick inroads into workplaces, JobBuzz organised its maiden conclave to discuss and outline the changes that will alter workplaces. This event was attended by 8 CEOs, 24 CHROs, 15 CTOs, 7 business case presenters, 3 spiritual speakers, 1 motivational guru, 1 robot and 400+ business leaders! Read on… Technology is the beacon of fourth industrial revolution. Everything that is fast paced and tech-led will be the future in its respective domain. Accordingly, workplaces are expected to change. The nature of jobs, the scope of work, present job profiles, the mode of work and work culture - everything is bound to change.  To raise an industry dialogue on these disruptions, JobBuzz - an employer rating and review website from TimesJobs - recently organised one-day long HR conclave titled 'JobBuzz Workplace2025: Technology, Talent and Transformation Conclave 2018' powered by Times Internet Limited. The recently concluded event at New Delhi's Taj Palace hotel, witnessed the confluence of India's top CEOs, CTOs, CHROs and business leaders.  The day began with an exclusive CEO roundtable where India's top leaders discussed 'The Evolution of Work: New Realities Facing Today's Leaders'. This session was anchored by Gautam Sinha, CEO, Times Internet. After this session, Satyan Gajwani, Vice Chairman of Times Internet formally inaugurated the event via video message and welcomed all delegates.  This was followed by a welcome address by Gautam Sinha. In his speech Gautam Sinha hailed the use of technology and said, "New digital and communication technologies are eliminating the conventional ways of working. The transformations that surfaced in 50 years, are now merely taking five years owing to the technological advancements. It is imperative for every individual and organization to prepare for the age of compressed timelines".  Post his speech, Gautam Sinha was joined by Mitra Robot, the humanoid bot known for performing various workplace chores, for a brief dialogue on jobs done by bots. After this, Sister Shivani from Brahma Kumaris delivered the opening address on 'Managing Stress and Mental Wellness at Workplace: Tips for Mobile Ready World'.  Soon after, a series of panel discussions featuring CHROs of top Indian companies ensued throughout the day. Alongside, the event hosted two CTO panel discussions and a tech breakout session anchored by Jagdish Mitra, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Tech Mahindra. All details on panel discussions are available @ https://jobbuzz.timesjobs.com/workplace2025 Highlighting the digital transformation at workplaces, Sanjay Goyal, Vice President & Head of Product, Technology, TimesJobs, TechGig and JobBuzz said, "Workplaces are rapidly turning to technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, data science and chatbots to make their work easier. This phenomenon is only going to increase in the coming years. The only way to make the most of this technology-led future is to remain ahead of the learning and adoption curve." He also complimented all the panelists for sharing intrinsic insights on the adoption of technology in their organisations, their challenges and frank discussions on possible solutions as well.       While explaining the Gig Economy and its boon, Ramathreya Krishnamurthi, Business Head, TimesJobs, TechGig and JobBuzz said, "Hiring a skilled freelancer from any location and making payments through secured means are some of the things that the technology has enabled us to do. With further tech-innovations and advancements, Gig Economy will surely witness a boost and that will be yet another revolution in the way people work and organisations get work done." The event concluded with a glitzy awards night where best new-age workplaces were felicitated based on the employee reviews posted on JobBuzz.  Different organisations were honored under 11 award categories. Find below the details:  Best New-Age HR Practices: 1st Place: Cisco Systems  Runners-up: Johnson & Johnson  Best New-Age Employer for Employee Engagement Practices: 1st Place: Philips India  Runners-up: Microsoft India  Best New-Age Employer for Innovative Talent Management & Succession Planning: 1st Place: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories  Runners-up: Ernst & Young  Best New-Age Employer for Work-Life Balance: 1st Place: IBM India  Runners-up: CGI  Best New-Age Employer for Work Culture: 1st Place: Hewlett-Packard  Runners-up: Oracle  Best New-Age Employer for Career Growth:  1st Place: Lupin Pharmaceuticals  Runners-up: Hindustan Construction Company  Best New-Age Employer Branding Campaign:  1st Place: Amazon India  Runners-up: Accenture  Best New-Age Employer in Conglomerates: 1st Place: Tata Group  Runners-up: ITC Group Best Innovation in Recruitment: 1st Place: Capgemini India  Runners-up: Just Dial  Excellence in HR Through Technology: 1st Place: IBM India  Runners-up: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance  Best New-Age Employer: 1st Place: Tata Consultancy Services  Runners-up: Google India  The conclave witnessed 400+ delegates, 300+ companies, and a plenitude of industry experts, who apart from learning and exploring how technological advancements will impact workplaces in year 2025, also leveraged the event to expand their networking circle. 

The JobBuzz Workplace Index for May 2018 identified Consumer Durables, FMCG and Automobiles as top three best sectors to work for. This index is based on the ratings and reviews posted by Indian employees on JobBuzz. Here's more… May 17, 2018, New Delhi: Consumer Durables toppled Automobiles to become the best sector to work for in May 2018 on the JobBuzz Workplace Index. Automobiles was on top in April 2018 and got pushed to the third spot in the May edition of JobBuzz Workplace Index - a monthly tally of workplaces and sectors based on the ratings and reviews provided by Indian employees on the website.  Consumer Durables has been in the news over the past few months due to its growth statistics. Alongside its business growth, the employees working here hail it for career growth prospective, salary offering, work-life balance and work culture. That pushed this sector to grab the first position at the workplace index.  This month, Automobiles sector ranked third on the workplace index. The Consumer Durables and FMCG sector were highly rated for their workplace culture. Hospitality and Pharmaceuticals sectors were rated at par for the career growth opportunities they offer.  Sanjay Goyal, Head of Product and Technology, TimesJobs, JobBuzz and TechGig attributed this to the overall growth and positive sentiment for the sector. "The effects of demonetisation and GST are wearing away and Consumer Durables sector is back on the track. The sector is witnessing a positive sentiment and that is constantly pushing the demand for talent as well. The sector has been able to match the expectations of its workforce even with a large number of people joining it every year. It is indeed setting up a benchmark for other sectors to take a clue and create policies to build an engaged workforce," said Sanjay Goyal. It is worth noting here that consumer durables scored on top of all other sectors in all concrete factors like work culture, work-life balance, career growth and salary benchmarks. The overall scores for May 2018 looked like this -  1. Consumer Durables 2. FMCG 3. Automobiles 4. Hospitality 5. Pharmaceuticals 6. Manufacturing 7. BFSI 8. Retail 9. IT 10. Telecom DOWNLOAD THE MAY 2018 EDITION OF JOBBUZZ WORKPLACE INDEX HERE 

Recruitment activities have been on an upswing since last few months, and April 2018 too ended with an overall growth of 3%, with business management profiles being most in demand. Both Bengaluru and Pune recorded a steep rise of 14% in the talent demand. May 11, 2018, New Delhi: Talent demand remained positive in April 2018 as the month ended with 3% hike in recruitment activities as compared to March 2018. RecruiteX, the monthly recruitment index by TimesJobs, noted that hiring sentiment was positive at India Inc. in April 2018 with construction and real estate being the top hiring sectors. The April 2018 edition of RecruiteX posted a moderate 3% rise in the overall talent demand across India, which is in-line with the positive hiring momentum of 8% recorded in March 2018. Among key functional areas, professionals belonging to business management/ consulting domain, hospitality, logistics and BFSI reported a significant rise in talent demand. IT/Telecom and engineering profiles too witnessed a notable rise in demand. Among key locations, Bengaluru and Pune posted a maximum rise (14%) in hiring activities. Whereas, Chennai witnessed a rise of 11% in the talent demand. Ahmedabad and Indore were the top hiring tier II locations. Industry-wise analysis: Real estate registers 7% rise in hiring As talent demand reported rise across most key industry segments, real estate and construction drove most hiring activities in April 2018 with a rise of 7% and 6% respectively. Logistics posted an increase of 4% in the talent demand. "Overall, the first quarter of 2018 (Jan-Mar 2018) saw a positive hiring momentum and this trend has continued in April as well. In April, construction and related sectors are the biggest contributors to spike in recruitment activities. The union government is aggressively pushing many mammoth infrastructure projects, and that is causing a spiraling effect on the construction and related sectors. These sectors are witnessing a positive thrust and are hence back on hiring spree. We are hopeful that this trend will continue for some more time in the recruitment segment", said Ramathreya Krishnamurthi, Business Head, TimesJobs & TechGig. Business management and consultants in demand In April 2018, talent demand grew across all key functional areas. Business management and consultants witnessed a rise of 21% during the month, followed by hospitality and logistics professionals which witnessed 12% and 11% respectively on month-on-month analysis. Bengaluru records the highest demand Among key locations, Bengaluru and Pune posted a maximum rise (14%) in demand. Whereas, Chennai witnessed a rise of 11% in the talent demand. Ahmedabad and Indore were the top hiring tier II locations. Among states, Maharashtra (except Mumbai and Pune) posted 5% rise in the talent demand. Professionals with over 20 years of experience lead demand Hiring gained momentum for experienced professionals, while it dropped for freshers. Candidates with over 20 years of experience posted the highest rise of 10% in talent demand in April 2018. Professionals with 2-5 years and 5-10 years of experience posted a rise of 8% and 5% each. Key highlights of the report are: • Top hiring sectors Real estate Construction Logistics • Top hiring locations Bengaluru Pune Hyderabad • Top hiring profiles Business management/consultants Hospitality Logistics Complete report is available at https://bit.ly/2Iph94m

Cruises holidaying got a whole new meaning with The Palace on board the Genting Dream and World Dream, the two cruises ships from the Dream Cruises fleet. Featuring the comfort of authentic Asian hospitality combined with the finest experiences from around the world, The Palace aboard Dream Cruises is your entrée' into the vacation experience of your dreams. Indeed, it has perfected the art of luxury cruising. Genting Dream and World Dream set sail in different directions exploring the hidden jewels in the Asia Pacific region with itineraries specially curated to mesmerize the hidden explorer in guests. Dream Cruises, being the parent to both, has received accolades and recognition from across platforms in the hospitality and travel industry. The brand has been recognized as the Star Performer in the Top Ten Rating by Berlitz Cruising and Cruises Guide 2018. Besides this, Dream Cruises made its mark by being recognized as the Top 5 Cruises Lines in the Large/Medium sized cruises ships category by Conde Nast Traveller's Gold List. CNN cited it as "The Ocean's most luxurious room". On these uber luxurious ships, The Palace, is a part boutique hotel, part private clubhouse offering exclusivity, style, and impeccable service. What makes it stand apart, is its palatial naming, giving it a royal touch. The Palace is the exclusive, ship-within-a-ship concept on the upper decks of Dream Cruises' spectacular Genting Dream and World Dream. With all-suite accommodations, dedicated private facilities, butler and concierge services, and exclusive food and beverage privileges, The Palace is designed for those who appreciate and expect the finer things in life. INTRODUCING THE ART OF LUXURY CRUISING - THE PALACE Hospitality at its best The Palace prides itself for its stellar service with European styled butler concierge carefully selected and trained to the most exacting standards. The staff is mindful of guests' needs. They are attentive yet discreet - from booking of restaurants within The Palace or throughout the ship, to arranging reservations for shows and exclusive spa treatments - the list goes on and they are effortless in all. Taste the exclusive privileges! Live your dream amidst the exclusivity of The Palace. Enjoy some of the world's best wines, make new acquaintances, and explore everything on offer. Palace guests can enjoy a complimentary inclusive premium beverage package to be enjoyed throughout the ship as well as complimentary set-menu meal entitlements at specialty restaurants. Beyond this, Palace guests have exclusive access to their own 3-meal-a-day complimentary private restaurant. Rejuvenation done right Under the clear blue sky, how lovely it would be to spend quality, private time with loved ones. Within the confines of The Palace, there's an impressive array of exclusive facilities including the private pool deck and bar beside the Palace Restaurant. Palace guests also have priority access to all the other facilities and services throughout the entire ship including the renowned Crystal Life™ Spa and entertainment venues. At The Palace, experience the best of both the worlds - luxury and exclusivity. Dream Villas - Palace Villas The next level of high-end cruising, unmatched by any other luxury accommodation at sea, these duplex suites are elegantly designed and are amongst the largest at sea. They are the epitome of The Palace experience - heavenly spacious spread across 224 square meters each. Each villa is awe-inspiring, having a fully automatic coffee machine, original contemporary artwork, whirlpool spa, sauna, private sun-deck, and even a grand piano. Take in panoramic views of the ocean from your own private terrace or host an intimate dinner in your dining room. The Suites Both the cruises ships are vessels designed for your dream, giving you the finest experience of high-end cruising. Genting Dream features over 140 and World Dream features more than 150 elegantly furnished suites that provide the perfect setting for an incomparable experience. All suites are equipped with a Nespresso machine, exquisite Italian linens, a range of elegant bath amenities, spacious balconies, pillow-mattress queen-size beds, separate sitting areas with plush sofas, walk-in closets and double bathroom sink vanities. The spacious interiors& exteriors emphasize comfort, relaxation, and personal indulgence. Dream Cruises through the introduction of The Palace offers guests unforgettable experience on high seas with a pampered voyage and unmatched amenities. The Palace ensures guests are engulfed in the peace and quiet while they bounce off the elegant waves while sailing. So, come, be a part of this exciting and luxurious gateway to Asian countries and live your dream of cruising with the Dream Cruises & The Palace. See you onboard!

The Khaitan Group has been shouldering education with pride for the last 40 years. With over 12,000 children under our able management, we are in the process of what we like to call "Nation Building". Parents have time & time again put their trust in us to educate their children and we, in turn, are inspired and touched by the faith they repose in us. This has been highly instrumental in setting and achieving milestones and benchmarks, towards creating an institution of excellence! We @KPS always believe that "It is the right of every boy and girl to attain a quality education that would enable them to achieve their goals and fulfill their ambitions". The responsibility of school weighs more today as it is the only institution where children spend the most impressionable 14 years of their lives. We at KPS realize this mammoth responsibility and are fully geared in terms of a comprehensive curriculum & effective pedagogy; updated technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure; vibrant community-school interface and continuous international exposure, to deliver the same. Education is not merely academics, but an experience of sorts. We believe in the journey, not the destination alone. At KPS our goal is to make sure that when a child, a teacher or a worker at KPS, leave school for the day, they would have learned something valuable. KPS believes in a much larger definition of success wherein the process is enjoyable and treated with sanctity, not merely as a chore that needs to be forcefully completed. As Aristotle rightfully claimed, "We are what we repeatedly do, excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit". Our Vision is to make every person associated with KPS acquire the habit of learning because we strongly believe, if we can inculcate in you the joy of learning, we would have achieved our goal and fulfilled our mission. Although the world has been scarred by terrorism, greed, selfishness but at KPS we are seeking out a forgotten age of innocence. Because we deal with young minds. We are filled with hope that the coming years will bring about a change in attitude and we shall fulfill our responsibility of carrying into each home the message of cheer and culture, of freedom and prosperity, of life and light. KPS is fully accomplished to provide to its students high standards of learning through its committed and updated faculty and global infrastructure. Our teachers are trained by the best in India and abroad, in curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment. Our school curricula also allow our teachers the flexibility to adopt innovative methods to stimulate interest and attention among the students and develop in them an appreciation for the values of the past, the excitement of the present and the challenges of the future. When you put your child in KPS, you should expect him or her to come out as 'A Thinking, Confident, Compassionate and a Patriotic individual who will partake in the most important task of Nation Building.' This we ensure with 23 different sports, 27 different Clubs, International Primary Curriculum, Sangeet4All Program, Fitzroy Reading Program, Entrepreneurship Program, The Discovery Spot Lab with 3D Printing and Designing and Robotics, I Lead, Edu-sports, Flipped Classrooms, THOTS Labs, IAYP Program (International Award for Young People), Scouts and Guides, SIP (School Integrated Program for Competitions) and the Maximum choice of subjects at +2 level. The latest feather being our endeavour to become a Cambridge International School. We have adopted Total Quality Management to sow the seeds of quality in our students at an early stage. 'Catch them young.' These future citizens would thus demand and maintain the same standards of excellence in their life, career and society. We invite you to join hands with us in this challenging but highly satisfying task of nurturing your wards. We invite you to share the joy and success in nurturing the future of this universe. For more details visit: www.khaitanpublicschool.com https://www.facebook.com/khaitanpublicschool , www.instagram.com/khaitanpublicschool/

ABOUT US: Founded in 2000, ISB&M has grown rapidly over the decades and has 4 campuses in 3 cities- Pune (Nande & Mulshi),Kolkata and Bangalore. It has also received many national and international awards for academic excellence. ISB&M offers multi -disciplinary programmes under Management, Commerce and Engineering. KEY STRENGTHS: Amongst top 2% B-schools in India in terms of Education & Career Building Pune's 2nd most preferred B-School Highly Qualified & Accomplished Leadership & Faculty from IIMs, IITs, XLRI, SP Jain. XIM, GIM, TISS, NITIE etc. 8400+ Alumni all across the globe. Global benchmarks in learning standards and talent development process Re-define your attitude towards life Excellent track record in Education & Learning. High Quality Academic & Personal Transformation based learning. CAMPUS & CULTURE: A community defined by three core qualities. Inspire and share success: Instilling values that support your aspiration to succeed. It is no wishful thinking at ISB&M together we work to create a leadership profile and career. Think fearlessly: Blending bold creativity with rational & rigorous analytics. Drive total transformation. INDUSTRY INTERFACE: At ISB&M, they invite highly accomplished and thought provoking leaders & executives for Guest Lectures. ISB&M consciously encourages industry interaction with a wide cross-section of professionals in the industry like CEOs, Sr.Vice President, Vice President, Director etc. Summer Internship, Industry Interaction programs, seminars, workshops etc., are organized in association with the industry which offer students an opportunity to observe and assimilate the structure, the organizational traits and the business environment of the industry. The students are able to learn communication skills, analytical abilities and get awareness of the prerequisites of the job requirements in all sectors. AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS Awarded with Navabharat EDU Award 2018 for Best B-School of Western Maharashtra 2018 Ranked 16th Positon in top Private Business Schools in India by Times B- School Survey, 2018 Awarded with "Best Education Brand Business School of the year" 2017 by Economic Times Ranked 31st Position in Top 75 Private Business School in India , by Times B-School Survey, 2017. Ranked 30th Position in Top B-School in India by financial newspaper ,2016 Awarded with "The Great Indian B School" 2016 by one of the leading magazine Awarded with "Most Promising B-School of the Year" 2015 by Brand Achievers India Ranked 20th Position among Top 50 B-Schools by magazine, 2014 CAMPUS PLACEMENT: We build your Career, Assets & Life Style ISB&M is known for its quality training, placement & career development .All students have equal opportunity to learn and develop aspirations that take their careers abroad including US, UK, Europe & Singapore."All the Placement activities of the students are done through ISB&M Placement Cell. ISB&M Nande witnessed a successful placement season 2017-18 with big corporates participating in the Summer and Final placements. Companies like Bausch & Lomb, Blue Star, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Allianz, Credit Suisse, ConAgra Foods, Deloitte, Dun & Bradstreet, Entercoms, Frost & Sullivan, Godrej & Boyce, Harman International, Honeywell, ITC Infotech, JWT, Kohler, LG Electronics, Lowe Lintas, Metro Cash & Carry, Nuance, Ogilvy & Mather, Philips, Panasonic, PwC, Raymond, Rockwell Automation, Sany, TCS, United Breweries, Volvo, Wipro, Whirlpool and many more knock at ISB&M's door with coveted roles across all sectors. ISB&M placements manifest in a way that- They position you in a manner that you grow in career If not positioned well,it's a job- no career growth Alumni growth from campus to now(8 to 10 years) in career in India, several over 40 lacs salary Several ISB&M freshers earn from 8 to 12 lacs salaries, including performance bonus High reputation of ISB&M in industry helps students in job shift. Over 10-12 lacs within couple of years. OUR ALUMNI SPEAK FOR US ISB&M Alumni share 95% in world's top 20 most preferred employers by world's best MBA working with companies like Google, Apple, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, PwC, Deloitte, Microsoft, KPMG, L'Oreal, JP Morgan, Boston Consulting Group, Morgan Stanley, Sony, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, BOA Merrill Lynch, IBM and many more with senior positions like Director- HR, Sr.Vice President, Vice President ,Director-Marketing .ISB&M has over 8050 alumni performing exceedingly well in different parts of the country and abroad. PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN ISB&M ISB&M PG COURSE: ISB&M offers 2 years full time dual specialization PGDM programme, approved by AICTE. Marketing Finance Human Resource Insurance & Risk Management Supply Chain Operations Management( Only for Engineers) Media & Communication The ISB&M PGDM is ideally suited to graduates who are aiming to develop a long term high profile career and wish to seek promising opportunities. ISB&M UG COURSES: Graduation is not just about getting a degree, but about empowerment. Empowering youngsters with the right technical knowledge, the right practical skills and the right opportunities. ISB&M School of Technology is approved by AICTE, Maharashtra State Government and DTE- Mumbai and is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. It offers a 4-years full-time Bachelor of Engineering degree in the following disciplines- Mechanical Engineering Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Computer Engineering Digital Automation & Robotics ( Certification Course offered by ISB&M SOT) Almost 30% of the students opt for MS programme abroad in Universities like California State University, Arlington State University, Pittsburg University, National college of Ireland etc. after successfully graduating from ISB&M SOT. ISB&M College of Commerce is a pioneering and leading Colleges of Pune University offering 3 years full time Under-graduate courses in the following disciplines- BBA BBA ( Computer Application) BBA + Media / Healthcare Management BBA( Computer Application) + Media/ Healthcare Management The programme is made up of general business, specialist business, and liberal arts subjects. In addition to academic learning, the program emphasizes the development of real-world business skills - giving students the confidence, knowledge, and expertise to excel in a global setting. A new Milestone ISB&M has taken another step towards its continuous endeavor to provide the best in education & career to its students. The new AICTE approved ISB&M Kolkata campus has state of the art infrastructure coupled with ISB&M culture which has always created leadership talent. ISB&M Kolkata is a big brand in Kolkata. Fewer will compare in terms of learning Placement & career building. For more information visit: www.isbm.ac.in , Call 020-66754651/ 9766453899

Globalization has changed the face of the industry. Career openings that were never heard of are now becoming mainstream and amongst the most sought after. As a result, the onus falls on educational institutes to equip students for such challenges. The ASM Group of Institutes was established in Pune in the year 1983 with the purpose to bridge the gap between industry and academia. Throughout its 35 years history, ASM has kept striving to ensure that students receive the best possible education, exposure, and experience. Situated in Asia's largest Industrial belt, PCMC, ASM is one of the proud flag bearers of Pune's moniker as The Oxford of the East. This has dual advantages as industry leaders and subject experts are a part of the delivery of these specialized programs at ASM. The ASM's IBMR Institute has a legacy of 34 years in the field of education. ASM's IBMR has joined hands with leading industries & international universities to integrate academic skills with industry skills required globally IBM HBX -Core SAP Harvard Business Publishing AWS Wiley Safe educate City University of Seattle CETYS Universidad Mexico VSFS University, Cech Republic, Prague "The time has come to move beyond qualification to expertise. There is a pressing requirement for niche specialization to empower students with skill sets to emerge as definitive value addition to their respective organizations. These cobranded programs ensure need-based specific development to greatly enhance the employability of ASM students." Dr. Sandeep Pachpande (Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes) 200+COMPANIES VISIT ASM CAMPUS FOR RECRUITMENT EVERY YEAR ALL ROUND GROOMING FOR STUDENTS AT ASM 1. Value-added skills from SAP, AWS, IBM, Safeducate 2. Additional Academic inputs from Harvard Business Publishing 3. Intensive grooming for overall personality & life skills development 4. Mentors from industry 5. Live project experience mentored by industry practitioners PROGRAMS OFFERED AT ASM Two years full time, AICTE approved PGDM AT ASM's IBMR SPECIALISATIONS INTERNATIONAL FINANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH US-CPA ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED WITH SAP BUSINESS ANALYTICS & BIG DATA IN ASSOCIATION WITH IBM SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAFEEXPRESS MBA AT ASM's IBMR 28th Batch Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University PGDM AT ASM's IIBR SPECIALISATIONS PHARMA AGRIBUSINESS DIGITAL MARKETING MBA AT ASM's IIBR 1 year at IIBR + 9 months in City University, Seattle, USA KEY STRENGTHS: • Ranked Amongst The Top B-Schools • 66000+ Alumni • Faculty Drawn From Industry & Academia • High Placement Record • Case Study Methodology of Teaching A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Assured Placements in Companies like Asian Paints Airtel Capgemini KPIT Jet Airways Cognizant BharatMatrimony.com P&G Loreal Paris Indian Oils Manipal Hospitals Wipro HSBC IBM Fullerton India Idea TATA Consultancy Services ASM GROUP OF INSTITUTES 27 Courses 5 Campuses 2 Universities 2 Cities CONTACT: +91 9422009207/09/10/12 Website: www.asmgroup.edu.in ' E mail: admission@asmedu.org

About Indira Group: Indira Group of Institutes, Pune (IGI) has been standing on a singular pillar of trust from the day it was founded in the year 1994. Indira Group entered to its 25th year i.e. 'Silver Jubilee Year' on 5th Sept 2018 and now looking forward to the year long celebrations. Dr Tarita Shankar (Chairperson - IGI) had seen in her mind's eye the tallest summit she wanted to scale when she stepped into the world of education by setting up the banner of "Shree Chanakya Education Society". She found an able ally in the family itself - her younger brother, Prof Chetan Wakalkar (Group Director - IGI) and they never looked back thereafter. During the course of the long and arduous journey, several others joined in and became its important constituents. Dr Tarita Shankar and Prof Chetan Wakalkar became the torchbearers of this inspired team where each one put in sincere effort in their individual way to attain a common goal. Unrelenting initiatives by the management team at Indira led to adding of multi-disciplines such as Management, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Commerce, Science, Engineering, Architecture, Acting and Mass Communication to the group and growth has been as deep as it has been wide. With 12 institutions, IGI now offers education right from Kindergarten to Doctorate level studies. INSTITUTES UNDER INDIRA GROUP www.indiraedu.com INDIRA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, PUNE INDIRA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES INDIRA GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL INDIRA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & SCIENCE INDIRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT INDIRA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY INDIRA SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & ACTING ACADEMY INDIRA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN INDIRA NATIONAL SCHOOL INDIRA KIDS (BRANCHES - BANER, TATHAWADE & AUNDH) Awards & Accolades: Indira has organized a number of awards functions with a view to foster the academia-industry interface. These include the Indira Super Achiever Awards, Indira Marketing Excellence Awards, Indira Architecture & Engineering Excellence Awards, IT Innovation Awards, IT Excellence Awards and the Indira Brand Slam Summit & Awards. Indira Group is also actively associated as a 'Knowledge Partner' with the World Education Congress, World Marketing Congress, World HRD Congress and World Sustainability Congress which provides a global exposure to students and staff. Recent Awards: Indira Group of Institutes, Pune - 'Asia's Leading Educational Group' at CMO ASIA -'Education Excellence Awards 2018' Indira Group of Institutes, Pune - 'Education Leadership' at National Education Awards 2018 Indira Group of Institutes, Pune - 'Quality in Education' at World Education Congress- Global Awards 2018 Indira Group of Institutes, Pune - 'Educational Institute that encourages leadership as a part of the curriculum' - National Education Awards 2017 Indira Group of Institutes, Pune - 'Best Educational Group (Infrastructure & Facilities)' - National Education Awards 2017 Indira Group of Institutes, Pune - 'Best Placement Brochure' - National Education Awards 2017 Indira College of Engineering & Management, Pune - 'Outstanding Educational Institute (West)' at National Education Awards 2018 Indira School of Business Studies, Pune - 'Best Academic & Industry Interface' at National Education Awards 2018 Indira College of Commerce & Science, Pune - 'Outstanding College (West)' - Innovative Education Leadership Awards 2018 Indira National School, Pune- 'Outstanding School (West)' - Innovative Education Leadership Awards 2018 National Ranking: Indira Institute of Management, Pune was ranked 28th all India by a leading magazine "Best B-School Survey 2017" Placements: IGI has a full-fledged placement cell with a team an approx. 50+ students and staff. Based on the feedback given by the industries regarding their requirements of relevant skills and knowledge, intensive training is given to students. Activities like team building and OMT, Communication and Presentation skills, Etiquettes, Manners, Grooming and Discipline are conducted. Creating awareness about the various sectors and conducting a detailed analysis of the same along with a Career & Leadership Development Program (CLDP) prepares students to hit the ground running. Campus Life IGI with its 50 acre campus and a blend of organizational vision and culture has satisfied and happy stakeholders in the form of students. Here, students are encouraged to fearlessly pursue their individuality and showcase their uniqueness through various initiatives planned on campus. The aim at IGI is to build an attitude amongst young aspiring managers to continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire. Through innovative methods, students are made to think creatively and believe in new patterns of thinking. CSR initiatives like 'Indira Sustainable Maharashtra Initiatives (ISMI)' where Indira provide free education to the children of drought affected families & 'Swachh Indira Swachh Bharat' where Indira provided Garbage Truck to clean nearby areas, motivate students and staff to participate & contribute towards to society. EMINENT SPEAKERS & GUESTS Our effort is always to make available to the students some of the most credible and iconic individuals of the country - in all areas of human endeavor - like music, business, diplomacy, journalism, law, sports, literature, technology, politics, etc. The interaction of the youth with them inspire students, with the strong commitment to contribute to the making of the India of our dreams. IGI had the privilege to host Late. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (Former President of India), Hon. Minister of Road Transport & Highways of India - Nitin Gadkari, Hon. Minister of Human Resource Development of India - Prakash Javadekar, Hon. Minister, Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Maharashtra - Vinod Tawde, President of Republican Party of India - Ramadas Athawale, Thought Leader & Leadership Thinker - Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Indian Economist & Politician of India - Dr Subramanian Swamy to name a few. THE NEXT BIG DREAM: Indira Knowledge World University (IKWU) is the next big dream. Recently, SCES submitted the proposal for a self -financed state private university. This would allow IGI to start unique degree programs - creative, innovative career-oriented and hands-on practical courses. Liberal education will be the foundation for Indira Knowledge World University (IKWU).

Time for the Students to Show they are the Masters Exciting and thrilling times are in the offing for the young, dedicated and talented students of the most esteemed schools of Hyderabad! One amazing way to display the knowledge and finesse of the young and raring to go students has always been quiz contests as they not only help in emerging the best talent but also egg many other students to up the ante! We all have memories of heated up school quiz competitions that were held at our schools and colleges and even on television. The winning teams almost always earned respect from all and sundry. Now Optimal Media Solutions, A Division of Times Internet Ltd., A Times Group Company presents such a glorious chance to the bright young minds of the various schools of high repute that have trained their students hard for this years biggest inter school competition! Are you dreaming to score high and willing to put in your best to achieve the biggest glory of your student days? Then now is the time! More than 60 schools from Hyderabad will compete with each other to win the top honors in Times Inter School Quiz Competition 2018. Conceptualized at a never before scale this competition is going to confer top honors and exciting gifts for the winner as this promises to be the most sought-after opportunity for school students across the city. Times Inter School Quiz Competition 2018 Hyderabad Presented by Meluha Learning in partnership with ICFAI as University Partner, Powered by Pinnacle Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Nano Junior College & IIT Academy and Supported by Radio Mirchi. This competition will provide a stage to some of the most brilliant scholastic minds to bask in the limelight. The cash prize for the winning team is a big sum of Rs 1 lakh along with many other goodies. Apart from the honour of representing their schools at such a prestigious platform the winning and runners-up teams of the TIMES INTER SCHOOL QUIZ 2018 will receive trophies for permanent display at their school along with coverage in The Times of India. The first runner up team will take home the prize money of Rs 50,000/-, while the second runner up will score a cool sum of Rs 25,000/- and many more exciting gifts. The registration is free and already open, with preliminary rounds currently underway. So hurry now to enroll your school for this wonderful opportunity to showcase the talent of your school. Structure - Intra-School Preliminary written round followed by Semi-Final and Grand Finale. Nature and Content - It's a general Quiz so any topic under the Sun or beyond can feature as a question. Some important subject areas though would be Science and technology, History, India and its heritage, Current affairs, Sports and Entertainment, personalities etc. Team structure - Each team should comprise of three members from the same school (branch). Teams have to be formed by the students themselves or as decided by the respective schools. All the three members may or may not be from the same class though. Eligibility criteria - This event is open to all students of standard 9 to standard 12, across any discipline, Science, Commerce or Humanities. Format of the Preliminary Round- This would be a pen and paper round. Each team will be given a Question paper by the Quiz master and they will have 30 Minutes to answer the Questions. GRAND SEMI-FINAL AND GRAND FINALE: Both the inter-school Grand Semi-Final and Grand Finale will take place on the same day at a convention Centre in Hyderabad. The Grand Finale will be hosted by Celebrity Quiz master Gautam Bose. Those who proceed to the Grand Semi-Final round - The best TWO TEAMS from each school will qualify for the Grand Semi-Final. The grand finale will be held at Sandhya Convention Center, Gachibowli on Saturday 27th October, 2018. For registration and to conduct a preliminary round in school kindly contact at: Mobile:7893394332 /9985318043 Email: srikant.mangu@timesgroup.com/satyajit.paul@timesgroup.com

About 30 years ago, two brothers - Irfan and Rezwan Razack dared to move away from the family's well-established retail business to create their own space. Today, what then might have been frowned upon as a break from tradition, is a company worth a couple of billion dollars. That, in short, is the story of the Prestige Group, India's second largest developer, which is credited with redefining south India's skyline. It all began with young Irfan getting interested in the task of selling a family house. As he negotiated a sale deal with a builder from Mumbai, he got exposure to the entire process of selling property, interacting with lawyers and finally collecting the money. It proved to be a tremendous learning experience for him. Since the brothers Irfan, Rezwan and Noaman had to reinvest for capital gains, they found themselves buying more properties in the city. After selling one of the plots they'd bought, they realised that this was a profitable business. After five years of trading, the brothers decided to try their hand at developing the properties they had bought. Prestige Estates was born in 1986. One of the first buildings, in fact, was a plot of land owned by Irfan Razack's father-in-law. He was keen to sell it, but Irfan managed to convince him to build on it, lease it and earn a regular rental income, thereby turning unproductive assets into productive ones. That building - Prestige Copper Arch - remains to this day one of the nicest structures in Bengaluru! Prestige has grown into a trusted brand, one that enjoys the confidence of its partners and customers. Right from the start, Irfan Razack was clear that whatever one does, one does well. A lot of emphasis was put on the basics - quality, design, on-time delivery, maintenance and customer service. Irfan Razack says, "In building a brand and a business, it is essential to think long-term. Prestige isn't Prestige for what we are currently doing. It is about the little things we have done in the past that makes us what we are today. Your sins catch up with you. If you've done good work, that catches up too. At some point, money will lose its relevance and it's all about creating something that will stand for generations." His daughter Uzma Irfan, the Director, had the brainwave to have the Prestige Brand undergo rapid expansion and diversification under the leadership of Irfan Razack. Uzma has made immense efforts to streamline all branding and communication-related initiatives. Over the years, the Prestige Group has grown by leaps and bounds and she can be credited for single-handedly strengthening the public image of the company during this phase. Prestige Group partnered with Brand Capital, the strategic investment arm of The Times Group to build a strong and recognizable brand. Large innovative formats of advertising like Power Jackets, French Windows, were used in a sustainable manner in The Times of India and The Economic Times to create brand impact and imagery. Brand Salience was created through impactful and classy communication by the Prestige Group. This was further augmented by The Times Group's 360-degree media platforms. Prestige Group has several innovative firsts to its credit. The Forum - the first mall in South India, Prestige Ozone - the first gated community, Prestige Shantiniketan - the first integrated township, UB City - the biggest mixed-use development in Bangalore's Central Business District comprising of commercial offices, The Collection - South India's only luxury mall, serviced residences, restaurants and the Piazza. Well-wishers often advised Irfan Razack not to take risks, to stay on the safe track, but he chose to innovate and blaze new trails. He took the road less traveled and has today created a legacy of landmarks that will be admired and enjoyed by people long after his time. Some of Irfan Razack's success mantras are: You must have the ability and the heart to give. Give and it will keep coming back to you several times over. If you don't give and try to hold onto something, it will run away from you. If you believe in something, don't give up the fight. Don't take no for an answer. Find a way to make it work. Make a difference, even if it's a small one. Irfan Razack couldn't change the whole city, but he is happy making a small difference. Build a business on sound ethics. Build your reputation and the word will get around, adding to your credibility. If you take shortcuts and don't keep your commitments, that word will spread too. Excerpts from the story are from Prakash Iyer's book - You Too Can. Brand Capital is the strategic arm of The Times of India group. To know more about Brand Capital, visit www.brandcapital.co.in / Follow on LinkedIn and Twitter

Inventure Academy swept the awards at the WE Model United Nations (WEMUN) Expo 2018, held from 2 to 8 August 2018 for high school students in Beijing, China. WEMUN plays host to delegates from different countries including the US, China and India. It is the largest permanent Model UN conference in Asia. A total of around 900 delegates participated at WEMUN 2018. Team Inventure bagged 10 out of 12 awards including the most coveted WEMUN award for Best Delegation (#1 team overall), beating reigning champions the All-American Team (who have been champions since 2012)! Individual awards for Inventure Academy included: 5 Best Delegate awards: Kaavya Mundkur (Grade 9), Dhruv Iyengar (Grade 9), Kiara Jacob (Grade 9), Arya Murthy (Grade 10), Vaania Kapoor (Grade 11) Best Position Paper: Anirudh Mody (Grade 10) 4 Honorable Mention awards: Anjali Agarwal (Grade 12), Manas Singh Bhati (Grade 9), Raghav Chari (Grade 9), Yash Visal (Grade 9) Nooraine Fazal, Founding CEO & Managing Trustee, Inventure Academy: "In a world which is increasingly voting for autocratic leaders, "strong men", and getting polarized, it is important for children to learn how true democracy works and the benefit of global institutions such as the United Nations. It is critical for our children to learn the power of collaborating effectively with other leaders & nations to find solutions for the many problems that we face as humanity. In addition, China is now well on its way to establishing itself as a super power, perhaps even displacing the US hegemony. It is therefore good for our students to get exposure to China & establish friendships with Chinese students." Inventure Academy has been participating at WEMUN for the last three years. A 20-strong contingent participated in WEMUN 2016 and won the Outstanding Delegation Award (overall runners up team), besides bagging 15 individual awards. A team of eight Inventure delegates won four awards at WEMUN 2017. This is what Inventure parents, faculty and students had to say about the experience: Mayur Murthy (Financial Consultant), parent of Arya Murthy: "As part of Team Inventure, my son's experience of being a MUN Delegate and going on to win the Best Delegate and the Best Delegation awards at WEMUN China has been priceless. Competing at an international conference and winning accolades gives every one of these Inventure kids such immense self-confidence in their ability and helps to reinforce their belief that they can compete with any of their peers from around the world. In addition, the sheer knowledge gained from researching the issue at hand and their exposure to people and places from another culture is more than they could ever learn in a classroom setting." Sejal and Priyesh Mody (Business People), parents of Anirudh Mody: "Inventure Academy truly upholds its motto in preparing our children for life and has a platform for every child. Mentoring them for experiences such as Model UN provides the perfect broad-based platform for children to build solid researching capabilities, interact on a global level and experience the much needed "out of comfort zone" environment! Wish we had had these opportunities when we were kids!" Zabil Noor, Senior School Science Lead & WEMUN team advisor: "Inventure students believe that "they matter" and it is up to them to bring about the change that they want to see in the world. It is this innate belief, team spirit and hard work that led them to the excellence they aimed for at WEMUN Expo 2018." Arya Murthy, Grade 10, Best Delegate: WEMUN Expo 2018 (Committee - Historical UNODC): "WEMUN was my first international MUN, and it has been an unforgettable experience. I learnt to work with people from different cultures and develop my critical thinking and negotiating skills. Everyone on the team supported each other through all the work and frustration of committee. By the end of the conference, I felt immensely proud - of my own achievement, and the incredible performance of our entire delegation. I got to meet some amazing people and open my mind to new experiences." Kaavya Mundkur, Grade 9, Best Delegate: WEMUN Expo 2018 (Committee - UN4MUN): "WEMUN taught me a lot more than just the issue in the Central African Republic, the most important being that I should not presume to know how other delegates will be until I actually meet them, as each delegate is unique! My committee focused a lot on consensus and I ended up learning how to negotiate effectively despite language and other cultural barriers." Dhruv Iyengar, Grade 9 - Best Delegate: WEMUN Expo 2018 (Council for the European Union): "This was my first international conference and just my second MUN overall. It was one of the most amazing and best learning experiences of my life. I learnt that diplomacy extends beyond the four walls of committee to all parts of our lives. I met new people from different cultures, and faced new challenges which allowed me to tap into potential I had not previously realized." Anjali Agarwal, Grade 12, Honorable Mention: WEMUN Expo 2018 (United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC): "Attending a conference like WEMUN was an enthralling experience for me. It was my first international conference so I was able to meet people from around the globe with different perspectives and approaches to problems. There were many challenges during the conferences because of being in a different country, and I absolutely loved it! I made many new friends from China and was exposed to their different cultures and interests." About Inventure Academy Inventure Academy is a Pre-K - Grade 12 International School, established in 2005, located on Whitefield-Sarjapur Road, and ranked among the Top 10 co-ed day schools in India, and the Top 3 in Karnataka by the EducationWorld C-Fore Survey. Inventure Academy's unique curriculum, which equips children with 21st Century life skills, is focused on the holistic development of children, with the expectation that each child will flourish in academics, sports and other co-curricular spheres. Inventure Academy offers Pre-K-12 curriculum, based on guidelines from IGCSE, AS/A Levels from CIE and CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination). The school has affiliation with both examining boards. About WEMUN The WEMUN Expo is an internationally recognized Model United Nations platform headquartered in Beijing, China. Since 2007, they have hosted the WEMUN Expo Conference, a collaborative effort between Boston University, the University of Chicago, McGill University, Oxford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and others. The WEMUN conference is facilitated by Worldview Education, a global academic simulations platform, which engages in educational experiences in India and around the world. The MUN experiences in this program include Harvard India, China and Boston. It also includes Yale MUN, Ivy League Conferences and several other international conferences. The program includes a historical and cultural exposition of Chinese heritage and tradition. Inventure Academy has been working closely with Worldview Education for over eight years now.

It is said that future of the world is in the classroom today. Established with a vision to be the most preferred educational institute with global recognition, Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT) Kanpur, which started operations in 2004, and is located on Kanpur-Agra-Delhi National Highway (NH -2), Bhauti has become one of the leading institutes in North India. Offering professional education in Technology, Pharmacy, Management & Computer Applications, campus placements is one of the USPs at PSIT Kanpur. The percentage of students getting jobs on the campus touched an all-time high of 90% last year with big corporate houses, Defence Services (Army, Navy & Air Force), banks and PSUs making offers to PSITians. SURVEYS & RANKINGS The institute secured 48th rank in an All India Survey of Engineering Colleges & Universities, and 10th rank in the North zone (www.times-engineering-survey.com). PSITCollege of Higher Education was also ranked 3rd among emerging BBA institutes in an All India survey for BBA Colleges and Universities (www.timesbschoolsurvey.org/bba/emerging-ranking.php). PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHTS Campus placements are the biggest differentiator at PSIT. PSIT has an integrated placement cell, which welcomes more than 150 leading and top brands of the corporate world to the campus every year. The campus placement process is designed to meet the needs of recruiters alongside providing students with the best opportunities to jump-start their career henceforth making PSIT one of the Institutes with Best Placement records in Northern India with 154 selections in Infosys and 68 selections in L&T Infotech in 2018. The previous year records have been excellent with 201 selections in INFOSYS, 38 Selections in Tech Mahindra, and 30 selections in Capgemini. With great pride and gleam in our eyes, we wish to state that our Institute has secured a preferred place in the lists of campuses to be visited by top-notch companies i.e. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, IBM, MRF Tyres, ITC, TCS, Godrej & Boyce, Ericsson, Airtel, Wabag, Just Dial, NIIT Technologies, Edelweiss, Religare and the list goes on and on. Not only this, PSIT is the only Institute which hosts all three defence forces i.e. Army, Air Force as well as Navy. RECOGNITION Owing to the outstanding student performance year after year, PSIT stands at No. 3 position in AKTU, in both – academics as well as placements – in a recent ranking issued by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (APJAKTU). As a matter of fact, APJAKTU has bestowed upon PSIT Excellence Award for two consecutive years CAREER ENHANCEMENT The institute, through its EMPOWER training program, lays great emphasis on overall Aptitude & Technical training of students helping them to prepare for GATE/GRE/CAT/GPAT and other National & International competitive exams. Faculty trains students latest technologies like Unix and Object-Oriented Programming using C++, Data Structures, Dot Net, Advance Java, Python etc. Their fundamental strength is it's 250+ well qualified and experienced full-time faculty that caters the need of more than 5500 students of various disciplines. Because of its excellent Infrastructural facilities, best placement and exceptional academic record, the institute has become one of the most preferred institutes for students in north India. SOFT SKILLS TRAINING PSIT focuses as much on the soft skills as on the conventional hard skills. Special emphasis is laid on the following areas - Self Awareness, Goal Setting, Writing Skills, Positive Attitude, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, Creativity, Self Motivation, and Communication Skills to develop leadership skills among the students right from the first year of their graduate studies. THE PSIT EDGE PSIT Kanpur provides the Triple A Advantage to its students - Academics, Awards & Accolades, in addition to a sprawling 100-acre world-class campus. PSIT is states only centrally AC campus with a 3000 ton central AC plant. Moreover, the college is also powered by a 3000 KV dedicated powerhouse and has high tech labs with 1500 computers with internet lease line of 155 Mbps. Air-conditioned hostels and dining facility are available for 750 girls and 1300 boys. RO water is supplied across the campus. The college has a fleet of over 30 air-conditioned buses to ferry students and faculty. There is a dedicated SBI Bank and multiple ATMs on campus for PSITians. The college has an incubation centre for those who have entrepreneurial ambitions. Academic Excellence, Campus Placements, Corporate Training Partners, Scholarship and Education Loan as well as Research Development Centre give PSIT Kanpur an unparalleled edge over others. INDUSTRY CONNECT Maintaining a strong industry interface, PSIT has close relations with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), National Human Resource Development (NHRD), Campus Connect of Infosys, TCS-ION (PSIT claims to be the largest online testing partner of TCS with 1500 computers). Students make industrial visits to various companies like Infosys, Tata Motors, BOSCH, Coca-Cola, L&T, and The Times of India etc. which enables them to have a glimpse of latest industry trends, innovations and technology

The Economic Times Startup Awards have been instituted to celebrate the finest and bravest who risked everything to launch a new enterprise. It is recognition of the sweat and tears that went into shaping what will drive the nation's economic engines tomorrow. The awards salute the entrepreneurs and also seek to inspire the dreamers and daredevils in all of us. The Economic Times launched the Startup Awards to further its commitment towards pushing the country's agenda on entrepreneurship and young leadership. Through the Startup Awards, we strive to engage with startups and investors, identify the deserving startups and celebrate the vaulting ambition and skills of some of India's best-known entrepreneurs and investors who have built and mentored the country's fastest-growing startups. We recognize excellence in eight categories Startup of the Year, Woman Ahead, Top Innovator, Bootstrap Champ, Midas Touch (Best Investor), Social Enterprise, Best on Campus and Comeback Kid. As a process, we invite nominations from the ecosystem and basis the nominations do the initial screening through our knowledge partners. An eminent jury meets on the final shortlist and arrive at the winners. The jury meet of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2018 will happen on 23 July 2018 and the eminent jury members are 1. Rishad Premji, Board Member, Wipro 2. Deep Kalra, Founder, MakeMyTrip 3. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder, Paytm 4. Manu Kumar Jain, Managing Director, Xiaomi India 5. Nandan Nilekani, Cofounder, Infosys 6. Debjani Ghosh, President, Nasscom 7. Ajit Isaac, Chairman & MD, Quess Corp 8. Sachin Bansal, Cofounder, Flipkart Capital First presents the fourth edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards in association with Facebook and Oddup Limited. The program is supported by Tracxn as a Knowledge partner, ET Now as Television partner and The Leela Palace Bengaluru as Hospitality partner. The fourth edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards will see a culmination with a grand finale on 17 August 2018. The Economic Times is India's leading business daily, and covers news, views and insights on a wide variety of topics relevant to business people and working professionals.

Mumbai, June 29th 2018: The 2nd edition of The Economic Times Iconic Brands 2018, an endeavor to recognize successful brands of Indian origin, was held at a glittering soiree in Mumbai. The event brought together the most iconic brands that have gained traction not just in India but also globally for their track record of excellence, in the process carving out a distinct identity that resonated with audiences. In recognition of their achievements, Chief Guest Babul Supriyo, Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India, felicitated the eminent nominees. The evening also saw reputed personalities like Kajol, Jackie Shroff, Subhash Ghai and Karnam Malleshwari being awarded for attaining iconicity in their respective professions. The brands felicitated included Lakme, Reliance Industries (Textile Division), JK Tyre & Industries, HIL, Kent RO, Indian Oil Corporation, Sify technologies, Mahindra Powerol, Muthoot Pappachan Group, GIC Re, MEP Infrastructure Developers, Dr. Batra's Healthcare and DHFL to name a few. Lending gravitas to the event was a stellar speaker lineup, which included industry titans such as Paul Josy, Chairman, BBDO; Prahlad Kakkar, Genesis; Sadashiv Nayak, CEO, Big Bazaar; Bianca Ghose, Chief Storyteller, Wipro; Mansoor Ali, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Hamdard; Kapil Pillai, Head Marketing, Godrej Consumer Products; Elizabeth Venkataraman, Executive Vice President, Consumer Business, Kotak Mahindra Bank; Naveen Gaur, Chief Operating Officer, Lowe Lintas; and Elsie Nanji, Former Managing Partner, Red Lion. Karnam Maleshwari, India's first Olympian and receiver of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padma Shri Award said, "Our country is progressing, and I am working with the government to set up training centers for women wrestlers to make sure that there are more Maleshwari's that are recognized all over the world." Legendary Director, Subhash Ghai share that he , "Felt humbled at The Economic Times Iconic Brands event", adding "but I don't feel iconic as I still think I still am a student of cinema and life itself. There's still lots to learn and to inspire the next generation to be a NeW Man of the 21st century." The Chief Guest of the evening, Shri Babul Supriyo expressed his gratitude and said, "The ET Iconic Brands is a groundbreaking event through which we can place Indian brand achievements in the cynosure of the global view." Talking about his involvement in India's development, he added, "It is a great experience for me to be a part of the Central Government under the leadership of our respected Prime Minister trying to push the make in India initiative & Im glad that we are doing pretty well in terms of foreign direct investments of $5000 cr. that has been touched in April 18'. We are encouraging people to make things in India. If it can be done in China and other parts of the world, then why not in India. By doing so, we can provide employment to a population of 130 billion." Kajol said, "We are a vast country and I'm elated to be chosen as an Iconic queen. To stay true to myself is a pressure which is self-inflicted in me and the opinions of what others have to say has never made a change in my choices and the kind of work I want my audience to see me doing." Also sharing a word of appreciation, Jackie Shroff, Style icon of Bollywood said, "Getting an award from a high profile newspaper is a great honor. Respect people and take good care of yourself and that will always keep you one of the style icons. Keep your immunity strong and don't get pulled down by gravity." The occasion was also marked by the launch of the 2nd Edition of The Economic Times Iconic Brands 2018 coffee table book, which features successful brand stories and outlines the DNA of these legendary brands, taking a deep dive into what has made these brands stand out and what they are doing as an ongoing process to live up to their iconic status. To know more, visit: www.et-iconicbrands.com About ET Edge Times Strategic Solutions Ltd., functional under the brand name ET Edge, is an Economic Times initiative founded to empower multiple industries and segments by sharing critical business knowledge through strategic conferences and summits. Encompassing the Indian business vista, ET Edge strives to bring together visionaries and key leaders on its knowledge platforms to create social and business ecology conducive to the positive changes required by the industry. The main aim of this initiative is to channel global business intelligence through summits and conferences in overarching lectures, hands-on workshops, panels, round-tables and case studies.

Diners across India waited for and then celebrated the Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) in 2018 for an entire month from 1st to 28th February. India's largest annual restaurant festival, GIRF 2018 saw 1 Million Indians eating out at the top restaurants in their city without burning a hole in their pockets. This year, the number of restaurants that offered diners a flat 50% off on food, alcohol or buffet, were 2,182, giving diners multiple options. A diner chose from top restaurants like Social, SodaBottleOpenerWala, Tamasha, FLYP@MTV, Yauatcha among many others. The festival gave diners access to the best of 5 star dining in their city, from The Ritz-Carlton in Bangalore to Westin in Gurgaon, from Hyatt Regency in Kolkata to Taj Deccan in Hyderabad and many others. Thanks to Dineout, February has now been branded as the official month for Foodies. With two years of the Great Indian Restaurant Festival, foodies across India's top 8 cities have started associating February as the month of experimenting with new cuisines and restaurants. A large number of diners tagged Dineout at the many office parties, birthdays as well as family reunions that were planned at festival restaurants in the month. Ankit Mehrotra, Co Founder & Business Head of Dineout added, 'We received an overwhelming response to the second edition of the Great Indian Restaurant Festival 2018. There was an extremely high percentage of diners who went out multiple times during the festival which truly is the best way to fully utilize the amazing offers available to a diner during February. Dineout consumers saved a whopping 45 Cr in discounts on restaurant bills.' This festival is proving to be a unique and beneficial initiative for India's F&B industry. When asked Ayush Madan, CEO at The Barbeque Company said, 'Last year, our association with the Great Indian Restaurant Festival was hugely successful and it has been so this year as well. Infact, GIRF has always helped us bring in more clientele and generate more leads for us. The festival also plays a huge role in marketing our outlet and we are sure that it'll indeed help us in the long run.' The Barbeque Company in New Delhi was one of the fastest selling outlets during the festival. Dineout drove more than 125 Cr INR worth of business for the participating restaurants. During GIRF 2018, diners were engaged on social media via a daily contest that made 28 lucky diners eat their way to owning a OnePlus 5T. Each day of February, saw one lucky winner who shared his/her dining images on Instagram & Facebook, win the much-coveted OnePlus 5T. This was a much talked about social contest and saw thousands of foodporn posts giving visibility to the participating restaurants. Apart from trending multiple times on Twitter, GIRF 2018 was the most talked about festival in February in the food blogging circles. The festival was presented by Airtel Payments Bank, with NRAI as the industry partner, William Lawson's CDs as the drinks partner and Pepsi as the food partner; all of whom played a huge role in the festival's success. Until next year's Great Indian Restaurant Festival, Dineout continues to offer great discounts to diners who make table reservations through them at the top restaurants in the city.

Enjoy flat 50% discount while dining at India's top 2000+ restaurants. Dineout, India's largest table reservation platform by Times Internet, is back with this country's largest online restaurant festival to suit the many tastes of India's food enthusiasts. Throughout February, people across India's 8 major cities- Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, can avail a flat 50% discount on menu prices at 2000+ premier restaurants, courtesy- the Great Indian Restaurant Festival. In Feb, 2017, Dineout organized India's first and largest restaurant festival. Owing to the popularity of the campaign and popular request, the team decided to host a second edition of the festival for an entire month, from 1st to 28th February 2018. This year, the amount of partnering restaurants will be double that of last year, to provide customers an even wider buffet of choices. "Eating out is one of India's biggest forms of entertainment, if not the biggest. So, it only made sense to create a festival where all of us foodies can have a month long party - eat the best food, discover new restaurants and have a good time.' said Ankit Mehrotra, Co-founder, Dineout. He continued 'All the big cities in the world have their own restaurant festivals, where locals as well as tourists, get an opportunity to sample different tastes and food experiences during the festival. Not only does it promote the eating out culture, it also gives an opportunity to the restauranteurs in the city to showcase their best and make more people fall in love with their restaurant's experience.' The National Restaurant Association of India are the official industry partners to GIRF 2018. Mr Rahul Singh, President, NRAI commented, ‘Dining out is no more limited to celebrations or festivals, it is an occasion by itself. Urban youth travels and eats out at least 5-6 times a month. Restaurant goers are looking out for novelty experiences and are more willing to experiment. It only made sense for National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) to partner with Dineout’s Great Indian Restaurant Festival. This initiative will give multi fold visibility to chain and standalone restaurants and is taking eating out to the next level.” More than 2000 restaurants will be participating in this unique festival, such as Social, Irish House, Sigree Global, Khandaani Rajdhani, JW Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Mainland China, OLive Bistro, Punjab Grill, Cafe Delhi Heights & many more. Airtel Payments Bank, the lead sponsor adds spice to the offering by providing additional 100% cashback on the booking fee to customers paying via Airtel Payments Bank on the Dineout app. In addition, customers who pay their restaurant bill through the Dineout app using Airtel Payments Bank will get an extra 10% cashback on top off the existing 20% cashback offer by Dineout. Speaking about the partnership with Dineout, A. Ganesh, Chief Operating Officer, Airtel Payments Bank said- "We are delighted to partner with Dineout for the Great Indian Restaurant Festival and look forward to offering visitors a host of discounts and offers launched by Airtel Payments Bank especially for the event." During this festival, William Lawson's are offering one free drink to each guest who has booked a deal at select restaurants in Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Anshuman Goenka, Marketing Head, Bacardi India says 'We are delighted to associate William Lawson's with Dineout given their scale and diverse network of restaurants.' Pepsi is the official Food Category Partner and will offer 50% off the menu price of Pepsi at 400+ select GIRF participating restaurants that the festival will cover. Raj Rishi Singh-Director-Marketing Pepsi, PepsiCo India says 'Pepsi is delighted to be associated with Dineout. No food occasion is complete without a chilled bottle of Pepsi.' To use a 50% discount, one has to first download the Dineout app or visit www.dineout.co.in. After selecting a restaurant and offer of one's choice, one must buy the deal which will be nominally priced (such as Rs.50). On showing the confirmation message at the restaurant, the offer will can be redeemed.