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${image_1} Setting a new benchmark in luxury living, Emaar India has launched its smart homes project called Emaar Digi Homes at Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 62, Gurugram. Spread over 5.64 acres and with 80% open spaces and landscaped greens, the Emaar Digi Homes project comprises of homes that are voice and touch automated. The homes are equipped with home assistants that can close the curtains, set the lights as per your moods, control room temperatures or just play the music you like; all at a voice command! This is the beginning of your journey into smart luxury. You enter a sprawling sales experience centre located at Sector 61 quite adjacent to the actual project location, and you sense something different about this one. There is a team of experience-agents scurrying about with potential customers but with great poise and with a singular intent of making them see the beauty of what they are going to create. The subtlety puts you at ease immediately. A very detailed caricature of the project tells you its proposed layout and you can see the 2 & 3 BHK apartments shall have a 270 degrees panoramic view of the Aravalis. Well, when you stay at a place like Gurugram, any such promise piques your interest considerably. ${image_2} The tour starts with an escort to the AV room to view the vision of the project and the offerings. There has been a special focus on luxury amenities that complement the new age smart lifestyle; amenities like VR gaming zone, temperature-controlled infinity pool, AV room, Spa & Salon, Yoga Terrace, Sports courts and many more have been provided. Further, there is a co-working space, crèche, voice-enabled 3-tier security systems and the area dedicated to amenities per individual is thrice as compared to the competition- all in all, an all-inclusive set up for your busy Millennial lives. What is also explained in great details is the sustainability focus of the project and we must say; it is quite impressive. With a GRIHA rating of 4, Emaar India seems to be taking the ‘go green’ responsibility gravely. The waste recycling is proposed to be done within the project premise, Aluminium Formwork has been used for construction and so are reflective paints, solar energy and many more. ${image_3} The sample apartments are a delight to be in with all the smart home features being displayed in great detail. It takes all your might to not be heavily impressed when the kitchen glass is frosted at your will and the bedroom is set to movie night with a single voice command entailing dimming of lights and the TV comes on. And to think, these are just a few of the many things smart home can do. There are no wardrobes provided but a walk-in closet gets the brownie points! Emaar Digi Homes has been meticulously designed keeping the internal wiring smart equipment friendly and with plenty of room for you to customize it and add on to the automation features without having to change any part of the wiring. A special mention here about the extraordinarily spacious balconies which is a rare luxury to find these days. ${image_4} Having said all the above, what takes the cake is the Virtual Reality experience of the project. You are taken on a virtual tour of the clubhouse and balcony views and it is an enticing affair. Seldom do you get to tour your future home because a lot of it is usually left to your imagination. However, Emaar India has gone out of their way to maintain the transparency and have tried their best to download their vision of the project to you, as a customer. What also works for the project is its location. Located 45 minutes from IGI Airport and less than half an hour from Cyber Hub, Emaar Digi Homes is quite a steal starting at Rs 1.5 Crores. We suggest, if not for investment, this sales gallery is worth a visit just to experience what a thoroughly impressive project tour is made of. And who knows, you might just change your mind! Wish to know more? Here are the Digi homes app links for iOS and Android users; download and be a part of the experience.

Global portability is increasingly important for professional accountants around the world. An up-and-coming management professional in India reveals why studying with CPA Australia has been an asset for her career. By Nicola Heath ${image_1} A commitment to continuous learning is what keeps Bhoomika Dewan ahead of the curve. “I want to excel at every stage of the game,” says the Country Manager and Resident Director in India at TranExec, an Australian-based executive coaching and leadership development company. Dewan, a Bachelor of Science (Electronics) graduate, completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Finance and Marketing in 2014. In 2016, she decided to pursue the CPA Australia designation. One of the world’s largest accounting bodies, CPA Australia is a global network of over 164,000 members who work in 150 countries and regions around the world. In 2009, CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) entered into a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) that enables eligible members of each body to have their designation recognised by the other. The CPA Program offered Dewan the chance to develop skills she requires in her career across financial forecasting, budget management and strategy development. “It has given me confidence as a leader and manager,” she says. Honing practical skills Dewan first heard about CPA Australia and its program when an acquaintance who had relocated to Australia recommended the program to her. “I told him that I was doing an MBA in finance, and he said you must go through the curriculum of the CPA Program because the knowledge that you’ll gain will be really practical,” she says. Dewan decided to take his advice once she finished her master’s degree. She sat two Foundation exams, Financial Accounting and Reporting and Fundamentals of Business Law, to prepare for the CPA Program. Foundation exams offer candidates from fields other than accounting and management the chance to pursue a career as a CPA via a self-paced study program. Now enrolled in the CPA Program, Dewan has completed Ethics and Governance and is currently studying Strategic Management and Accounting. “Now that I am heading up operations for an Australian company in India, it makes all the more sense…to keep investing in my learning through the CPA Program because the subjects are practical, not bookish. I’m able to apply it in my everyday life,” she says. Dewan says the case studies featured in the course curriculum are particularly valuable. “They give you an opportunity to place yourself within those sets of challenges and understand how you can apply that knowledge,” she says. “That has really paid off – that form of learning is something that can be extremely useful not only for executives who come from financial backgrounds, but executives like myself who come from diverse fields.” The benefits of becoming a CPA The CPA Australia designation gives candidates an edge during the recruitment process. Dewan says having a CPA Australia course on her CV was received favourably by the panel when she interviewed for her current role at TranExec. The CPA Australia membership also provides Dewan with access to valuable learning resources, from its educational program to the magazine, INTHEBLACK, that members receive each month. “It’s a good read,” she says of the magazine. “It gives me a strong idea of what’s happening in the market and what I need to focus on.” Another significant benefit of studying with CPA Australia is the networking opportunities that the membership provides. “It feels like I am part of a global community,” says Dewan. It’s a network with no barriers, she notes. “It doesn’t make me feel like I’m an Indian, and I can only network with CPAs in India – that’s not how it is. It has opened up the world to me.” CPA Australia is always helpful in facilitating connections between members, says Dewan. When she planned a business trip to Australia, the organisation provided her access to networking events scheduled during her stay. In today’s connected world, this type of network is a huge asset, she says. “To make key connections and meet the right people in this domain is extremely important.” Why it’s worthwhile There are plenty of reasons for professionals in India to pursue the CPA Australia designation, says Dewan. Firstly, India and Australia share many cultural similarities. “Over the past few years, I have worked very closely with the Australian government organisations in India,” says Dewan, who was employed at the UAE embassy before joining TranExec. “I’ve seen that the bilateral relationship between the two countries has strengthened tremendously.” Flexible study options allow candidates to work and study at the same time, while the MRA between CPA Australia and ICAI maximises the return on the investment of time and energy spent studying. Combining work and study is a major drawcard for ambitious professionals who want to advance their careers without leaving rewarding roles, like Dewan, who was unwilling to put her career on pause to complete more study. “I don’t want to leave my job – I love what I do,” she says. “I can manage my work as well as take those exams.” Studying while working has other benefits too. “If you leave the workforce, you don’t have the advantage of applying what you’re learning. Learning doesn’t happen in three months or eight months or 12 months – it happens every step of the way,” she says. “Learning is ongoing – I want my learning and work to go hand in hand rather than doing one thing at a time.” Dewan believes that the CPA Program is relevant for professionals across a variety of fields, not just accounting. “For every professional who wants to leave a mark in their domain – not just accounting professionals – CPA Australia is definitely something they must explore,” she says. “For someone who is working in strategy or marketing, where they have to plan budgets and present them to senior stakeholders, CPA Australia is definitely worth going for.” Advance your career globally. Find out how to make the most of ICAI’s MRA by visiting: https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/icai

${image_1} Embassy Edge homes offer its residents an unparalleled experience. These homes are designed to cater to the changing mindsets of youngsters and their relentless passion. Embassy Edge is a part of Embassy Springs - Bangalore’s biggest and best-planned city, with a plethora of amenities for its residents. The plots, row houses, apartments and villas in this 288-acre self-sustaining city are complemented by a plethora of features that ought to give all residents a taste of high living. For the first time in India, Alexa integrated Smart Homes gives residents unlimited technology for everyday convenience such as shopping, setting alarms, reminders, paying utility bills, control over electricals and much more with just a voice command. This not only enables a secure environment but also allows you to remotely monitor your home. When one buys into Embassy Edge, they get the opportunity to enjoy Embassy Spring’s breathtaking amenities. After making its mark among luxury properties, this is Embassy Group’s first venture into the new housing segment. Embassy Edge offers futuristic features, strategic location in North Bangalore and large expansive space within a community, making it a sound investment opportunity for the aspirational home buyers and millennials who view technology as an enhancement to daily life. Strategically located 4 km before the Airport toll plaza, Embassy Edge comprises of 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK and 3 BHK apartments that range from 607 sq. ft. to 1406 sq. ft. with prices starting from Rs. 37 lakhs. Each unit is functionally planned with well-designed layouts that ensure the optimum usage of space and an uninterrupted view of the landscaped gardens. Spread across 36 acres, Phase 1 of Embassy Edge encompasses 800+ apartments spread across 5 towers. Aptly following the ethos of “Live Smarter”, Embassy Edge homes come with a host of attractive features that blends modern efficiency with timeless beauty. To facilitate convenient buying, prospective residents can visit the Embassy Edge portal - an all-inclusive buying solution that lets you choose your home from the comfort of your couch. The innovative 3D booking engine gives you a complete view of your home and allows you to play online. SMART LOCATION: Situated in the exponentially developing locale of North Bangalore, some information about its location: 4 km before International Airport toll plaza 150+ companies in North Bangalore with job opportunities expected to reach 2.5 million Surrounded by well-developed infrastructure including healthcare, education, and recreation Nestled within Embassy Springs, a short walk away from the proposed school, hospital and commercial spaces of the self- sustained city SMART COMMUNITY: Living at Embassy Edge becomes simplified: Become a part of 1000+ families who have bought into the promise of Embassy Springs Belong to an active community where people pursue their interests with the Embassy Edge Community Program Enjoy over 100 amenities and beautiful parks at Embassy Springs with like-minded neighbors The Embassy Edge App offers a multitude of features - from getting chores done to planning meetups with neighbors SMART TECHNOLOGY: Partnered with Amazon, these homes are equipped with cutting-edge technology: Powered by Alexa, every home give you control over lights, air conditioners and other gadgets with voice commands Alexa helps in monitoring energy consumption and operate appliances, pay utility bills and control your home with your voice End – to –end online home booking solution for a hassle-free buying process Alexa offers an extra layer of security for your home by keeping a watch on common areas Each home comes with built-in high-speed wireless connectivity SMART AMENITIES: Enjoy recreational activities at the feature-laden club: The sprawling clubhouse includes an outdoor swimming pool, indoor badminton court, cafeteria, lounges, a banquet hall and more Residents can get together with friends and family to enjoy the manmade lake, lakeside promenade and 32 parks of Embassy Springs SMART DESIGN: Tastefully designed to stimulate one’s artistic impulses, central features of Embassy Edge are: Each block has access to its own micro-environment that gradually opens into macro community spaces Efficiently designed storage niches to maximize living space The staggered arrangement of blocks allows a view of the greenery, clubhouse, and other amenities Wider windows for ample light and ventilation Smartly planned tower placements, so that no two homes face each other 82% open space within 12 acres Structures that accommodate recycling and OWC’s, planned for low water requirement and also helps reduce the carbon footprint SMART PRICING: Exceptional investment opportunity in North Bangalore Smart design and unit configuration enable affordable pricing Embassy Edge is innovative, inspiring and heralding a new era of living. Engineered by internationally renowned architects, a home at Embassy Springs begins at a price of 37 lakhs. To find your dream home at Embassy Edge visit www.embassyedge.com or call 88800 50000.

${image_1} Sharadindu is located in Pandavapura, a town about 20 kilometers from Mysuru. A town of rivers, lakes, canals, and gentle hills, Pandavapura is one of the most scenic regions of Karnataka. This is, without doubt, a factor that has placed Sharadindu among the most popular retirement communes of India. Its first two phases (Phase I & II) have already been fully built and sold, and its third phase (Phase III) is now under construction. The high demand for Phase III houses has firmly established Sharadindu’s reputation as one of the finest retirement communes of India. What Has Made Sharadindu Click As Gayathri Sreenath who, with her husband, conceptualized and created Sharadindu, explains, “There are many factors that have made Sharadindu popular, but the most important ones are its location, design, and execution.” Pandavapura, the location of Sharadindu, offers many advantages: Its proximity to Mysuru ensures ready access to world-class medical and recreational facilities. It is situated right next to Thondannur, (location of Thonnur Lake), the region sanctified by the great philosopher-saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who had lived there for long decades. It has an excellent approach. It is less than two kilometers from the longest national highway of India (Bidar-Chamarajanagar highway) and is about ten kilometers from Bangalore-Mysore road. It is surrounded by many places of interest – Srirangapatna (10 km), Ranganathittu (13 km), Melkote (20 km), Thonnur lake (4 km), Shravanabelagola (55 km), Somanathapura (43 km), Beluru and Halebidu (131 km), to name a few. ${image_2} From the design point of view, Sharadindu offers features that few other developments offer. The most important of them is its extensive, thoughtfully landscaped, open spaces and parks. In fact, the promoters are building less than 50 % of the allowable F.S.I (the total area of construction), to ensure its open spaces remain open forever. Sharadindu also offers a host of senior friendly facilities. 24X7 power, water and security; on-site clinic, with a nurse; doctor-on-call, a vegetarian kitchen, a huge club-house, and many other features have all contributed to Sharadindu’s immense popularity. What Has Phase III to Offer Phase III, which is now under construction, offers uniquely designed, spacious, 100% Vaastu-compliant 1-BHK and 2-BHK apartments. The following are some of the unique features of these apartments: They are stand-alone (no common walls), with each floor having only 4 units. 1-BHK apartments also come with two bathrooms. The 2-BHK apartment block has a hanging garden in the northeast. 100% Vaastu compliant. ${image_3} Special Offer Visit the Promoters (all days except Tuesdays) to know more about Sharadindu and select your unit. For bookings done on or before 30.9.2019 the Promoters are offering the following exclusive benefits: Free furniture, worth Rs. 4.00 lakh, for 2-BHK apartments (total cost of which is Rs. 50.00 lakh, inclusive of GST, depending on the type of apartment). Free furniture worth Rs. 2.00 lakh for 1-BHK apartments (total cost of which is Rs. 32.00 lakh, inclusive of GST). Speedy approval of bank loans. ${image_4} For more information please contact: MB: +91 99000 31257 / 99000 31258. Ph: 080 – 4212 7041 / 4853 2606. E-mail: sales@sreeseniorhomes.in

${image_1} Vaishnavi North 24 offers the luxury of living in Bangalore’s growth hub, Hebbal. Located just 1km from the Hebbal flyover, the project enjoys excellent connectivity to the Central Business District and is in close proximity to IT parks, medical and educational institutions and places of convenience. The homes are Vaastu compliant and the amenities thoughtfully designed, to ensure optimal comfort. Be it the choice of location, design or amenities, the project presents luxury in a sensible and accessible form. What’s more, the project is progressing rapidly and is expected to be ready for interiors by August 2019*onwards. This is luxury that absolutely fits into your life! The mind is seldom satisfied. When it comes to buying a home, the mind constantly seeks to make the right choice of location. Factors such as proximity, pricing, appreciation and lifestyle values must come together. At Vaishnavi North 24, it does so with aplomb. Located less than a kilometer from the Hebbal flyover, Vaishnavi North 24 is quite simply the best possible home one could own at that location. The very name is a tribute to the direction Bangalore is growing in – the north. Vaishnavi North 24 brings together the hope and dynamism that symbolizes North Bangalore and the pin code of Hebbal – the epicentre of development in the city. Heart of Hebbal Located just 1km from the Hebbal flyover, Vaishnavi North 24 is the ideal placement for a home. One could look forward to reduced travel time, proximity to tech parks, medical establishments, places of recreation and places of convenience. The impeccable position also ensures great appreciation of the property. Hebbal was once the city’s northernmost limit, with its claim to fame being a pristine lake. Today, its rise has been meteoric, mirroring Bangalore’s own growth story. This once quaint neighbourhood has today transformed into a bustling commercial and business hub, resulting in a rise in demand for quality and well-designed residential projects. Given its unique geography, Hebbal is not only an ideal place for a home, but also a location where investments grow at an appreciable rate. One of the key reasons for this is its connectivity to the airport, making it the spearhead of development in the north. ${image_2} Sensible luxury Vaishnavi North 24 has been thoughtfully and meticulously planned in terms of unit sizes, specifications and amenities. Here, every feature is chiseled to form a perfect home. And, this is where your soul meets its craving to live a full life. The project has been designed to be environment friendly and has its own sewage treatment plant and rain water harvesting system. The homes are all Vaastu compliant. Ample light and breeze The 3-sides-open architecture facilitates the presence of more air and sunlight within the homes. Thus you live a life in tune with nature, yet in a perfect urban environment. Central Courtyard The highlight of Vaishnavi North 24 is its central courtyard – an expansive landscaped area, aesthetically done up and designed to bring forth peace of mind to its residents in addition to fostering the feeling of being part of a community. Ideal size Vaishnavi North 24 has been designed to be ideal in every way, ensuring optimal space and convenience. The accessible G+4 form offers a great deal of comfort and maximum utilization of space. Vaishnavi North 24 is quite simply the perfect investment proposition by virtue of its location and an ideal home thanks to its design that enhances the comfort of the residents.

Sacorooms, a start-up that is building co-living spaces, has closed a pre-Series A round of funding for an undisclosed amount from Mr. Broadway. The investment comes after a strategic round led by Incubate Fund and a group of investors from the real estate industry this year. The funds are being used to scale the business and create more supply as demand increases. Sacorooms currently has 260 beds live and is operating at 94% occupancy at 45 properties across Bengaluru and has plans to expand to other cities in due course. 50 more buildings are due to be launched in Bangalore as the company goes deeper into micro markets. The company continues to be operationally profitable. Co-living is gradually becoming the preferred way of living for several reasons - saves money, is more fulfilling than living alone, people want to make/have friends to share common interests with and it's easier to move in when shifting to a new city. Mr.Kali Prasad Rath, Founder, Sacorooms, says, "We're excited to partner with investors that believe that co-living is the future of residential real-estate for millennials and see this as an opportunity to create a new asset class in real estate investing. Each of our investors brings on-board a unique perspective to our vision of redefining the way millennials live in our cities. Capital raised now will be primarily used to make key hires across verticals and set the base for our expansion into our cities across the country". Mr. Broadway, says, "We're thrilled to partner with Viral and his team to support the growth of Sacorooms. Co-living space is not just financially attractive but will also enable millennials to have a more fulfilling and delightful living experience through bonding and social activities. We look forward to boosting this delight to the next level by offering our expertise in the entertainment-related field". Mr.Kali Prasad Rath, Founder, Sacorooms, ads "Given land prices in the country, co-living is perhaps the only solution to India's affordable housing woes. Co-living allows millennials to buy into a meaningful lifestyle without the hassle that comes with renting and without compromising on location and affordability in case of buying. Space is set to explode much as co-working has and so I am excited to back Sacorooms with its excellent execution track record". Sacorooms - Is leveraging technology, design, service, and brand to build co-living spaces for the rental residential real estate market at scale. Sacorooms's co-living spaces mix small private spaces - a bedroom and bathroom, with communal areas - common rooms, games areas, common kitchens, and living rooms, music and art corners etc. At these co-living spaces, one doesn't need to be bothered about managing a household. Where - utility bills are paid, housekeeping is done, linen washed and where one cooks only when one feels like. At these co-living spaces, one can connect with like-minded people. Is one of the pioneers in this segment offering some of the finest service apartments in Bangalore, we offer safe, secure and economical Serviced apartments/accommodations in Bangalore India, are it for work or for pleasure. Service Apartments are fast emerging as preferred choices of long-stay. Why Sacorooms? Sharing your desire for simplicity, we offer you experiences unparalleled in comfort and convenience. Claim a house you can call your own. Sacorooms was founded in January 2018 by Kali Prasad Rath, who has strong backgrounds in marketing, technology having founded start-ups and previously worked for Multiple Company with 12 Years Work Experience.

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 

We Ranked the HOTTEST Dealers All Over the World - Do You Agree? Do you remember the times when you played games like Need For Speed or GTA? There used to be sections where ‘pretty’, ‘sexy’ women used to be the ones introducing you to the game? Well, that’s something game developers did then to attract more people. However, almost 10 years after, online live casino developers are doing the same thing. Getting some of the most beautiful women as dealers for their games. GUESS WHAT? It’s still selling and gets more people to play the game. For the people who do not know what Online Live Casino means, it is where you can play your regular games such as Poker, Blackjack, Rummy, Roulette and their different variations in a live casino setting. You and the other players will be sitting at a table with a ‘live’ dealer in front of you conducting the game. You will be able to speak to her and have a more realistic casino experience by playing the game. Everything is streamed in full HD in real-time with really crisp sound - all available from the mobile. If you wish to know more in detail you can visit an online casino comparison site which is providing information about online casino in India. In the linked option they listed some of the best websites for playing live casino, such as LeoVegas Live Casino So, without further delay come to the most important and exciting part of this article. This is a list of some of the HOTTEST dealers from various casinos who we ranked along with the game they deal in. Mind you, these dealers were chosen by the team at G2G from Las Vegas and you can have a chance of winning big at these games along with conversing with these GORGEOUS women! Let’s see how these HOT dealers fared at the ‘sexy’ scale 1. Brooke - Casino Hold’em Poker ${image_1} Brooke - Casino Hold’em Poker Brooke is a live casino dealer who is an expert in Texas Hold’em Poker as well as other variations of poker such as Carribean Stud Poker. Texas Hold’em Poker is the traditional Poker game you would play at any casino all over the world, or, at the majority of online casinos in India. It comprises of two or more players, a maximum of 7 players at a table. The players are given 2 cards and to win, they must use their skill and wit to make the winning combination with the 5 cards which will be placed on the table by Brooke. 2. Kimberly - Infinite Blackjack ${image_2} Kimberly - Infinite Blackjack Kimberly is our Number 2 in the list of hottest live casino dealers in the world. She specialises in Infinite Blackjack which is a game played between a minimum 2 players which includes you and Kimberly and a maximum of 7 people excluding the dealer. The main objective of Blackjack is to get a total of 21 with the cards dealt by the dealer and achieve a higher number than the dealer which is 17. Your objective cannot be achieved if the total of your cards is above 21. The best hand will be ‘Blackjack’ where the total of your cards is exactly 21. 3. Vanessa - 3 Card Poker/ 3 Card Draw ${image_3} Vanessa - 3 Card Poker/ 3 Card Draw Vanessa had to come in at number 3 as she is a ‘hottie’ with brains. She has been a dealer who has an amazing amount of experience with the game of poker and almost all its variations. You might just come across Vanessa while playing the variation of poker, 3 card draw. 3 card draw or 3 card poker is one of the most common versions of the game played after Texas Hold’em. In this game, the wagers are placed before the cards are dealt and are played between only two players - you and the dealer (if you get lucky, then Vanessa). With these three cards, a player can fold or continue and the total wager goes to the player with the higher card. 4. Sophia - Baccarat ${image_4} Sophia - Baccarat Sophia is a dream to see even though the live casino game she specialises in is somewhat complicated to play. Baccarat is not a game as commonly played in India and other countries as well. However, Sophia does make it easy. Remember Kangana Ranaut’s role in the movie ‘Simran’ in 2017 where she plays a casino addict? She was addicted to this game and let me tell you why. There are two players in this game - the player and the banker. Your aim is to get a total of 9 with the cards Sophia deals to you. If you get cards with a higher total, you win or the banker wins, who is the dealer. 5. Melanie - Lightning Dice ${image_5} Melanie - Lightning Dice Melanie comes in at number 5 and is a dealer who is bringing back the good ol’ dice games in a world addicted to card games. She has been a dealer for the game of Lightning Dice since a very long time and people love her. The game of Lightning Dice is played with 3 dice which is rolled at once with a possible outcome between 3 and 18. There are a total of 16 outcomes and the player can play on each of the dice or all of them. This version of the dice game is even more exciting as the bank, as well as, the player has to depend on the power of lightning to strike it. 6. Brenda - Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker ${image_6} Brenda - Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker Brenda is among the top live casino dealers in the casino world and along with being GORGEOUS, she specialises in a similar, yet different kind of poker which is Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker. This casino table game is played like regular Texas Hold’em Poker with one slight variation. The player, in this game, has the chance to play a bonus amount along with his or her regular stake amount before they are dealt the cards. Brenda and you will be allowed to make bonus bets. If the dealer wins, the winnings are for Brenda apart from the bonus bet. However, if you win, all of the winnings go to you. 7. Amelia - Dragon Tiger ${image_7} Amelia - Dragon Tiger Even though the casino game of Dragon Tiger is predominantly played in Asia, Amelia swoops in and makes it a game for the live casino world by not only being bold and beautiful but also an expert in this casino game. The game of Dragon Tiger can be difficult or easy depending on who is playing it. The game is played with a deck of cards without any joker or wild card. In the game, players do not play against each other but like baccarat, the players have to choose which hand receives the highest card, either the Dragon or the Tiger. 8. Rebecca - Live Dream Catcher ${image_8} Rebecca - Live Dream Catcher Rebecca is our casino geek and she loves all kinds of live casino games. Even though the world is going ahead with the tech, Rebecca is a vintage kinda gal who believes that the traditional casino games are a thing of beauty. This is why you might find Rebecca at the Live Dream Catcher casino game. This game is a classic and a simple one where there is a wheel with numbers ranging from 1 to 40. You can stake on any number on the wheel or multiple numbers. If the wheel stops at any of the numbers you have chosen, then you will receive a specific payout depending on the table. You can stake on feature numbers of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40 in a round which lasts for 45 seconds and according to this, players can plan their next bet. 9. Ronda - Live Roulette ${image_9} Ronda - Live Roulette Ronda is THE live casino dealer when it comes to roulette. She is a roulette connoisseur and loves the game. The game of roulette is one of the most simple casino games in the world where the wagers can be placed on three colours on the roulette table such a green, red or white. On the table, along with the colours, there are also numbers placed on each section. If a player wishes to wager, the stake will be placed on the number and the colour, for example, Red 8. Once there are wagers placed, the ball is rolled on the table and if the ball falls in that section or compartment, you win all wagers.

Whether you are flying within India or internationally, business travel is only as tedious, or exciting, as you make it! When you are travelling for work, you hardly have any time or only little. And that’s when you like to go out and indulge in new discoveries. You fill those little moments with beautiful memories! Whether you are seeking an engaging evening at the bar, a peaceful time in the luxury of your room, exploring the hidden gems of the destination or all of the above; keep scrolling to know more about the business trip that’s a dream come true! ${image_1} Make memorable experiences at the Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel How many times have you been to a new city and visited the regular sights and sounds? Have you ever wondered if someone would keep you travel itinerary ready for you on check-in? Inspired by the idea that every trip can be a tale, Renaissance Hotels is offering a host of curated options for guests to make memorable experiences out of the ordinary. Going a mile further, they take you past the conventional and towards the unexpected every step along your journey. ${image_2} Sip on beverages specially curated by expert mixologists to tickle your palate Being Social Worrying about how to entertain yourself after multitasking on a business trip should not be on your mind at all. The curated Evenings by Renaissance is sure to lighten your mood after a long day of presentations and meetings. At every locale, during sundown, you can unwind by mingling with local artisans, or sip on beverages specially curated by expert mixologists to tantalize your palate, coupled with delectable food and luxury indulgences. From sports screenings, lively music, locally inspired food tasting sessions to mixology classes, industry nights and art workshops; be assured to inspire stories worth sharing on your Instagram feed! ${image_3} Neighborhood-inspired color palette of muted and rich colors Navigating Through the City / Navigator To The Rescue Adding a feature of surprise and spontaneity is what the Renaissance Navigator is known for! Forget about the traditional guidebooks when travelling and leave it to the team of Navigators to get you plugged-in to the latest and greatest elements of the neighbourhood. There’s the cherry on top of the cake- counter to a typical concierge, the Navigator knows to show guests how to discover destinations like a local by handpicking discoveries and experiencing the very DNA of the locality. Intriguing and imaginative is what’s in store for you! Be it through food, shopping or exploration, making your trip a tad more unexpected is the motive! Whether you’re in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad or Lucknow, uncover everything from the Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Cubbon Park, the famous Amul factory plant, or a meeting with Padma Shri Saleem Ullah Khan, the “Mango Man of India”. ‘Discover This Way’ through the Renaissance experience and never miss a chance to make the most of every trip. To know more about Renaissance Hotels, click here.

Ever wondered what's the magnificent world in the far up North like? Imagine the glistening snow sparkling against the shining sun with a raw natural appeal...heavenly, isn't it? Travel is a matter of inspiration and those who don't desire to travel the world are indeed people who need more romance in life. You haven't lived if you haven't romanticized life and traveling off the mainstream path is what you call luxury redefined. It's tough to find unspoiled destinations in a world where wanderlust has conquered everything from Instagram profiles to decals on taxis! Curated Journeys The Arctic Archipelagos, 80 Degrees North is indeed a stunning journey that will revive your soul and give you an experience of a lifetime far away from civilization this June. Cruise to the remoteness and discover a white landscape as you enjoy the view from an all balcony- rooms and suites ship. With The Q Experiences - an award winning experiential travel organization, weave your travel stories while actually focusing on driving splendid and inspirational journeys that take you into wilderness and give you not just a taste but a whole pint of luxury. The polar land of the unexplored is undeniably a rich voyage that only globetrotters understand. This journey is driven by passion and you will certainly fall in love with the wilderness and the remoteness of the grand Arctic Archipelagos, 80 Degrees North which has remained pure over the years, owing to its magnificently tough reputation. Luxury Redefined Crafted keeping your taste in mind, The Q assures that you will rejoice in the glory of Svalbard and the group of giant Islands will set your soul free. Enjoy the grand breezy summer like never before as you cruise on a luxury yacht and float with the ice floes in Spitsbergen that will make soul shrink with awe. Brace yourself for the most incredible sighting of this journey- the Lord of the Arctic, Polar Bear. Heaven spread over 8 days At The Q Experiences, you will find a personalized experience designed to amuse your senses and give you the inspiration you need to rejuvenate your soul, body and mind. Beginning from the capital of Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen, the journey will take you through the most beautiful spots of Svalbard. Get ready for three zodiac landings everyday as you enjoy 24 hours of daylight and loose all timezones. Make your way to the beautiful archipelago and let the zodiac landings ashore the Arctic overwhelm you. Go higher up amidst the stunning ruins of Smeerenburg and indulge your fancy at the calving icebergs at the Monaco Glacier. Soak in the beauty as you hit the largest colony of the puffins and see the amazing riot of colours on a pearly landscape. Say hello to the rare wildlife of the Arctic, the reindeers, Arctic foxes, whales, seals and trace the beautiful trail of the walruses. Michelin Curated Dining on Ice Indulge yourself in an exceptional culinary experience curated by First Indian Michelin Starred Chef Atul Kochhar with a complimentary bar throughout the journey. Choose from Michelin curated Indian and International dining. From the icy shores to the gigantic bird cliffs, you will be one with nature. Dig in deep for more information about your 8 day journey of cruising into the fantasy of the fjords with The Q. Contact us now! Dates of the journey: 16th June to 23rd June 2019 Price: INR 7,90,000 per person (Paris to Paris) Port of embarkation: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Read our story here: https://www.theqexperiences.com/arctic-cruise-travel-june-2019.html Write to us hello@theqexperiences.com or call us on +912243668888, Rati Shroff on +918805168888 / Manish Sonar on +917045953523 Enquire on WhatsApp

A wise traveler once enlightened the world with the truth that it's indeed the journey and not the destination we must cherish. MSC Cruises follows the "travel for the experience and not for the destination" philosophy and has become synonymous with affordable luxury. It's exciting and family-friendly Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, South America, etc. cruises are a romantic's dream come true. Crafted exclusively keeping in mind the contemporary traveler's love for sophisticated aesthetics, the melody, and solace of the oceanic wind and the shrinking wallets, MSC Cruises is big on tailoring unique, inspiring experiences. Travel is a remedy for the lost soul and sailing, a remedy for the exhausted one. With its 20 hours buffets, broadway style theatre shows, recreational activities, diets tailored to suit the fancy of the choosy ones, exclusive sundecks, and pools to delight and revive your mind, MSC Cruises are one of their kind. And, if you thought cruises were all about the old-world charm, then MSC Cruises will blow your mind. Their groundbreaking innovation and a new milestone in affordable luxury and tailored experiences, Zoe, the digital cruise personal assistant is all set to push the boundaries of sea travel. Designed to serve the guests better and cater to their individual needs instantly, the feature will make a grand debut with the much awaited MSC Bellissima. With an elegant and sturdy fleet dominating the oceans from far east to the west, MSC Cruises is redefining cruise holidays in the 21st century. Embrace the glory with MSC Meraviglia Wonder in English & Meraviglia in Italian, MSC Meraviglia is among the youngest of the MSC Cruises fleet and has every deck named after the awe-inspiring wonders of the world. The 5th to feature a marvelous Swarovski Staircase, MSC Meraviglia is truly hypnotic with its world-class entertainment, gorgeous cinema, gaming rooms, tailored shows by Cirque Du Soleil, bowling alley, live music, broadway theatre, onboard casinos, F1 simulators! The giant beauty is perfection with its elegant dining, Mediterranean shore excursions, and entertainment that'd keep you indulged so deep that you'd lose track of time. The "next generation cruise ship" is first of its kind, 315 mtr long, towering over 65 mtr and apt for families and children of all ages with its flexible facilities covering travelers' every need. Enjoy your tailored Caribbean adventure with MSC Seaview MSC Seaview is a modern beach condo style ship crafted with the vision of helping the guests find a healthy and nurturing connection with the ocean. The ocean holds enormous power within itself and what better way of harnessing the positive energy than a tailored adventure through the sea? MSC Seaview takes guests through the warmer and magnificent destinations of the Caribbean and keeps their mind, body, and soul engaged so they find the ultimate connection and inspiration with nature while away from the cobweb of the urban jungle. Witness the wealth of cultures as MSC Seaview takes you through the ancient treasures of Valletta and Italian town, bustling boulevards of Spanish towns, sparkling beaches of Brazil this summer. Sail through the gorgeous and most coveted destinations of Cuba and Caribbean, Barbados, Martinique, the Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and let the bright sun and revitalizing warmth give you memories of a lifetime. The ancient pirate coves, colonial, yesteryear villages, and indulgence worthy rum plantations will make you swoon to the Caribbean tunes. Imagine a star-studded sky and sparkling aquamarine waters keeping you company and marine life presenting an otherworldly exhibition below; Just the contemporary definition of a romantic and revitalizing getaway. MSC Bellissima, the queen who will reign MSC Cruises is all set to expand their young fleet and advance their leading name and reputation in the cruise market with MSC Bellissima (Italian for beauty). The digital assistance, Zoe, is among the most innovative and sophisticated offerings of the ship that's been designed keeping in mind the wholesome entertainment of a family. From waterparks, amusement parks to carousel lounge, karaoke bar, dancing stages, MSC Bellissima is all about unwinding and personal space where guests can indulge and build real and unique experiences to nurture their imagination. Succumb to Mediterranean temptation this Summer Imagine floating over the Mediterranean while sipping aged wine, enjoying greedy bites of creamy, rich cheese. Throw in some indulgent and reinvigorating massages to breathe life into your body and then add some live entertainment with artists from every corner of the world playing to spoil your fancy and soothe your stressed soul. Sounds dreamy? Bespoke luxury MSC Cruises is spinning an unbelievably mesmerizing reality with its summer offerings and season of the Mediterranean cruise packages. The class apart MSC Cruises doesn't just offer indulgent journeys through the sea and mere excursions but unique experiences crafted to satiate individual desire to explore and revel in the glory of nature. Get a taste of the exotic cultures, palates, and witness beauty in the farthest corners of the world. Learn all about the millenary history of the beautiful countries, explore their traditions, and experience the classic marine adventure with cruises to and from and within the significant ports of Italy, France, Spain, Greek Islands, Croatia. Consider this as the best time to resign yourself temporarily to the worldly beauties without breaking your bank. Let the ocean's sunrise invigorate all of your atoms and nurture your thoughts while the picturesque sights soothe your sore eyes this summer. Irresistible destinations MSC Cruises is redefining and reviving the Mediterranean cruises with fresh itineraries covering the most thrilling Destinations like Mykonos, Heraklion, Corfu in Greece and King's landing Dubrovnik in Croatia. The MSC Lirica embarked on its first Mediterranean sail covering awe-inspiring destinations and islands across the Eastern Mediterranean. Taste the luxury without breaking your bank with MSC Cruises' royal sail through Montenegro and witness the glory of Kotor's medieval Old Town with hulking peaks in the background and secluded alleyways during your delightful Eastern Mediterranean escape. MSC Cruise's Summer Mediterranean Cruises will take you from Bari to Venice, Naples to Cannes, while you float through the refined and classic towns of France and enjoy a rendezvous with the Spanish Culture. With barely 4 months to go for the official naming ceremony of the MSC Bellissima, MSC Cruises is geared with tailored and elegant cruise experiences through the Mediterranean. Spinning refined packages focused on crafting and immortalizing memories of a lifetime and assisting guests to find inspiration within nature and culture while striking the perfect balance between affordable luxury and indulgence, MSC Cruises is indeed a name worth trusting. For more details, contact your nearest travel agent.

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, a private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 16 ships. Why should you choose Norwegian for your next holiday at sea? Here are our top 6 reasons: Accommodation perfectly styled for you With dramatic, ever-changing views from your private balcony, you'll have a new perspective almost every day. All Mini-Suite and Balcony Staterooms feature comfy sitting areas, convertible or pullman beds and plenty of storage space. If you're looking for an accommodation option for two, a little more space for your family or the convenience of connecting staterooms, there's a choice that's right for you. You can also choose to relax and embrace your personal space in a wide range of comfortable and well-designed Oceanview and Inside Staterooms which will suit you perfectly. Discover true exclusivity - The Haven by Norwegian Hidden away at the top of the ship is The Haven by Norwegian®, an exclusive enclave accessible by private keycard with our most luxurious and well-appointed accommodation offering. Bask in tranquility in The Haven Courtyard with a private pool and sundeck. Indulge in the unparalleled personal service of a certified butler and concierge, who will make all your arrangements on board and on shore. Best of all, you're just steps away from a variety of unique specialty restaurants, award-winning shows and exciting activities your ship has to offer. Experience true exclusivity at sea on a holiday you'll never forget. Award-winning entertainment There's no better way to shift into holiday mode than on our thrilling two-level race track on board Norwegian Bliss, catch some sun and a sea breeze as you whoosh down towering waterslides or conquer the largest ropes course at sea on Norwegian Escape. There's something for everyone around every corner of our ships. Norwegian sets the standard for the best entertainment at sea. From Broadway musicals to live music to hilarious comedy, it's showtime - all the time - on all of our ships. Indulge in Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Dining Feel free to discover your inner foodie. Dine how you want. When you want. And wherever your palate leads you. If you prefer to start with dessert, we won't stand in your way. That's the freedom you'll enjoy with Freestyle Dining. Discover the Main Dining Rooms, where daily changing menus are as fresh as the ingredients used. Or Feel Free to reserve a seat at a specialty restaurant for a taste of something unique and unexpected. With no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating and superb culinary experiences, nobody does dining like Norwegian. Choose from up to 27 dining options and for Indian food lovers, Norwegian Cruise Line offers Indian menus on most Norwegian Cruise Line ships. Feel free to cruise the world - 300 ports of call With Norwegian Cruise Line, you're free to discover all the amazing beauty and exciting adventures the world has to offer. Cruise through history and marvel at the architectural masterpieces and stunning vistas in the Mediterranean and along the shores of the Baltic Sea. Admire spectacular natural scenery as you journey through Norway's magnificent fjords. Unravel the mysteries of the Far East or experience Australia and New Zealand's natural wonders. Find your slice of paradise and explore the treasures of Hawai'i or enjoy the vast landscapes and exciting rhythms of South America. In Alaska, witness awe-inspiring scenery and discover unique wildlife. Visiting 300 ports of call in 85 countries with Norwegian, the world is yours to discover. Get glacier-size goosebumps in Alaska as you witness a 30-tonne whale leap out of the Pacific Ocean. In Europe, walk in the footsteps of history, get a taste of local culture and relive the epic battles once held at the Colosseum. Swim with dolphins and other incredible marine life in the crystal-blue waters of The Caribbean. Norwegian Cruise Line Shore Excursions let you experience the world around you up close and personal - and on your time. Whether you're discovering natural beauty or making your own history, each destination you visit allows you to create an incredible story you will share for years to come. Family cruising Splash the day away at the Kids' Aqua Park or at the pool. Feel Free to enjoy Family Insanity, where families compete in engaging and wacky activities. Sign up your little ones at our age-appropriate complimentary youth programmes so they can learn to juggle in Splash Academy (a complimentary program for kids aged from 6 months to 12 years, with children divided into age-based activity groups supervised by trained staff). Teens can have the coolest themed parties in Entourage and the option to join other teens to watch a film, shoot hoops high above the sea, play video games, tackle a rock climbing wall, race their mates on multi-level waterslides and dance to the latest tunes under the stars. Whether you're playing dodgeball or winding down in front of a huge two-storey screen during movie night, consider Norwegian Cruise Line ships the ultimate family playground at sea. Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the eleventh consecutive year, "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, the "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the fifth consecutive year, as well as "World's Leading Cruise Line" and "North America's Leading Cruise Line" both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss, was delivered in April 2018 and features many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce Norwegian Encore in 2019 and has six additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022. For more information call +91 22 71279333, contact your preferred travel professional or visit www.ncl.com.

${image_1} India has seen a tremendous rise in demand for data science professionals across varied industry sectors at a time when the demand for other skills has witnessed a slow growth. According to a report by Nasscom, by 2021, the total Data Science, & AI job openings in India is estimated to go up by 2,30,000. But the fresh employable talent or university talent available will be just 90,000, leaving a huge gap of 1,40,000. The reason for this increase in demand is an exponential increase in data. There is a massive data revolution that has transformed the industries around the world. Data is the fuel that drives the industry. Previously, major companies and industries would rely on experiences and their “gut-feeling” to make major decisions. However, this often backfired and caused heavy losses to the industries. With the advent of Data Science, however, industries can make careful data-driven decisions. With the help of data science, industries can analyze trends in the market, make careful decisions and analyze the various risks involved. Data Science has facilitated rapid growth in industries and has minimized their losses. Earlier Data Science was predominately used by Pharma and Ecommerce companies, but now almost all the companies are using Data Science to build a competitive edge. This has led to a rise in demand for many data scientists. This has, therefore, contributed to having data science become a career in the future. ${image_2} With the broader application of Data Science and Machine Learning in every field, the industry has been facing a shortage of required talent pool. To bridge this gap, several training programs have emerged; especially online. The online programs are however plagued by low completion rates. A recent study by academics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that online courses had an astronomical dropout rate of about 96 percent on an average over five years. Most classroom programs on AI and DS are based on the traditional method where a trainer delivers lectures and all students are expected to learn at the same pace. This has the age-old issue that the majority of students don’t learn and almost no one can apply the concepts in the real world. IMS Proschool - India’s leading training provider in the Analytics field is breaking new ground. It has introduced an innovative “Active Learning” method for teaching Data Science and Machine Learning courses. Active Learning breaks down learning into three stages: awareness, understanding, and application. In Active Learning, students get the awareness of the concepts by watching a pre-recorded lecture either in the classroom or at home. After the initial lesson, the students form a group and solve a problem statement under the guidance of a faculty that builds understanding. The group then solves real-life cases, a process that takes him to the application level. The classroom and its activities resemble more like a workstation in an office, rather than the traditional classroom. Sanjay Chaudhary, CEO IMS Proschool says “Scale is important, but it is more crucial that the program is effective”. Abhinav Srivastava, who was rated as top 20 Academician in Analytics fields, summarised it beautifully. He said that in online/traditional learning, students learn which algorithms to apply to datasets, whereas in Active Learning, they move further and learn why not to use the remaining algorithms. Amaan Lakhani, a student at Proschool, explains what benefits he sees in Active Learning over Online Learning. “For beginners, who are new to data Science, learning through online would be difficult because most of the concepts are very complex and if you are stuck then there is no one to address the specific issue that you face. Traditional Classrooms utilize most of the time in understanding the concepts and in course completion. On the other hand, in Active Learning, each participant can learn the concepts at his own pace and can give more time to actual problem solving with mentorship from industry experts.” Adoption of active learning in Proschool classrooms has seen completion rate surge from 30% to 70 %. Proschool has recently been ranked 4th by Analytics India Magazine and has trained over 25,000 working professionals in 10 cities across India. Proschool offers short term, skill enhancement, and employment-oriented programs in Business Analytics and Data Science. Their courses cover from fundamentals to advanced topics and include Machine Learning Algorithms, Neural Network, Big Data – Hadoop, Analytical tools like R and Python, Business Visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI and Public cloud Services like Microsoft Azure. Proschool is also actively working with corporates to update the curriculum to keep it industry-relevant.

${image_1} In order to improve the quality of education for students, the classroom teaching techniques in India have gone through a revamp. Many schools have now realized that indeed, when learning is fun, it positively affects the performance of students. But, that won’t happen unless the student’s relationship with the teacher does not have an element of fun and friendliness to it. This can only be achieved by using innovative approaches towards learning. Some teachers have adopted methods like leveraging topical content to help students remember what they are taught better. For example, a History teacher leverages ongoing cricket matches to explain the historical significance of the stadium location. Whereas, a maths teacher uses run rates, frequencies of wins and losses of cricketers to better understand the statistical aspect of such data. Setting up a context like this can make the lessons more memorable for kids. Teachers have also started leveraging unique formats like songs and quizzes to help students develop their memory skills. While all these teachers have their own fun methods of teaching, the one thing they all have in common is the genuine understanding of the Gen Z. While the mentoring offered by teachers plays a key role in bringing about the required transformation in education, Camlin, aims to work alongside mentors across India to further these advancements. Camlin ensures this by creating products and offerings that are at par with the changing patterns of classroom teaching. With dynamically changing teaching styles across the country, Camlin has taken special care to ensure that the brand’s offerings are created keeping in mind the changing needs of the students. These days, often, students are expected to carry books for all subjects on a daily basis. Calmin’s new and innovative 2 in 1 Transparent Geometry box gives students the convenience of carrying one box instead of having to carry two items - a geometry box and a pencil box. This helps reduce the number of items the child has to carry, while ensuring they have everything they need at all times. Another similar offering from Camlin is the Camlin Brush Pen which has alleviated the need for carrying an entire box of paints and brushes. By simply combining the paints and the brush to make them a single unit, not only is the child carrying around lesser products in terms of quantity and weight, but it gives the child more freedom in terms of not having to worry about the bottles breaking or leaking and making them more portable while still fueling their creative needs. Camlin’s Brush Pens can be used as alternatives to water colours and work beautifully, no matter what the occasion and situation. Another added advantage of Camlin’s Brush Pens, do not require water, thereby instilling the habit of saving water among students. Camlin also organizes multiple activities for school students such as tree plantation drives, some of which are stepping stones towards becoming a responsible citizen. In fact, apart from the ease of use, Camlin’s eco-friendly Mechanical Pencils for writing are built on the philosophy of saving more trees. By using 50% recycled plastic to create this mechanical pencil, Camlin has successfully managed to connect nature with creativity and innovation. With such integral shifts happening in the education system where a fun way to learn is being encouraged, makes for a great time for students. This is why, Camlin has always focussed their efforts towards sensitizing schools to add the ‘fun’ in ‘learning’. With more than a hundred amazing products in their kitty, we can’t wait for what’s to come next!

${image_1} In a world where fiction meets reality and technology transcends the imagination of the average human, it comes as no surprise that we can now engineer new life. Technological advances in biology have caught the world by storm and revolutionized ideas, concepts, products and services. For instance: Healthcare services. Every human being is unique. This is reason enough to believe that healthcare must apply a novel method that stands in contrast to the one-size-fits-all approach. Indeed, disease treatment and preventive strategies must be developed taking into consideration each individual thus leading to the new concept of Precision medicine or Personalized Medicine. Taking shape steadily, Personalised Medicine takes into account individual variability in genes and also the personal lifestyle of the person. Using Artificial Intelligence in healthcare offers breakthrough predictive analytics that aids early detection of deadly diseases with greater accuracy. Education in the field of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics helps to equip students with a clear understanding of personalized and precision medicine. ${image_2} Another medical marvel is the printable organ. This artificially constructed device, designed and created using 3D printing technology, facilitates organ transplantation procedures in critical timelines, thus saving precious human lives. The field of Biomedical Engineering provides students with knowledge and skill sets to carve a niche for themselves in such exciting areas. With a mission to provide education in futuristic areas, the School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, a constituent unit of D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai offers interdisciplinary programmes viz Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics and Data Science, Food Science and Technology under one canopy. The University featured in the top 100 universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework. The college is among the few in our country to house sophisticated laboratories with state-of-the-art infrastructure that enables interdisciplinary learning opportunities The faculty of the School employs innovative pedagogical instructional methods that cultivate a spirit of inquiry and self-learning in the students. Highly qualified and experienced, the faculty provides hands-on training and consultation in Biotechnology and Food Technology to various industries in the country. ${image_3} For more information click here It is noteworthy that the School has been identified as a regional centre for the prestigious IITB Virtual Labs endeavour, an MHRD-GoI initiative, which allows students to experiment with the use of simulation, thereby enhancing skills like self-learning and critical thinking. The School is a part of the RedX club, an initiative of the prestigious MIT Media Lab, and has established its own Innovation club wherein several projects based on Artificial Intelligence are taking shape. The alumni of the School are well placed in leading academic and research institutions in India and abroad and in globally renowned industries such as Biocon, Cap Gemini and Quintiles to name a few. Several alumni of the School have their own entrepreneurial ventures in fast developing areas of AI, environmental protection, food technology and 3D printing. For further information please connect with: Ms Sangeeta Saha, Admission Counsellor Mob: 7045014646/7045306363

${image_1} Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode pioneered the Executive Management Programmes for working professionals through the Interactive learning platform and now MBA for working professionals. What is it that makes the program truly outstanding? Response: IIM Kozhikode pioneered the Interactive - Learning (I-L) Program for working executives in India. The interactive learning program started with 300 class contact hours in 2001-02, the two-year-long Executive Management Education Programme is today the most rigorous available in the country having around 740 class contact hours. Hence, we decide to start with our MBA program. With superior technology infrastructure of TSW, the executive education wing of Times Professional Learning the learning experience is truly wholesome and adds immensely to one’s self-worth. The world-class faculties of IIM Kozhikode impart knowledge from an objective to truly relate to the industry & connect with the participants in terms of the industry experience. This encourages the participants to have deep sighted discussions during the interactive sessions and the in-campus modules which benefits the peer group learning. Alumni meets are another great opportunity for networking and this is what makes the MBA (earlier EPGP program) of IIM Kozhikode as truly outstanding. With so many institutes offering MBA and people rushing to pursue it, isn’t an MBA becoming overdone and losing its purpose? Response: No matter what, anything overdone will lose its purpose, but having said that, learning is a continuous process and never overdone. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode endeavours that the participants get the best learning experience & would help in fulfilling their aspirations. With the changing business scenarios, management professionals and organizations need to unlearn and relearn the practices to survive and grow. Who do you think is an ideal candidate to pursue an Executive MBA? Response: Any working executive who would want to sharpen their skills for improved efficiency, stimulate lateral thought processes and would want to apply the latest techniques studied through various case-based learning approach adapted in the executive programme’s pedagogy should pursue an Executive MBA programme. The objective would be to strive & take his organization & self to the next level. IIM Kozhikode in association with TSW has launched the 12th batch of MBA (earlier known as Executive Post Graduate Programmes) for working executives. The MBA programme launched by IIM Kozhikode in association with TSW can be attended from the classroom centres spread over 35 cities across India. ${image_2} Who are mid-career executives? What is an executive programme and why are the mid-career executives opting for it? Response: Management is a science as well as art. It requires a multi-disciplinary approach to achieving various organizational goals. Mid-career executives are professionals looking at enriching their knowledge to grow within or outside their organizations. An MBA in management is the best option for one to do so. With over a decade and a half experience in the conduct of Interactive Learning programmes, there has been a steady increase in the number of mid-career executives opting for an Executive programme. The rising aspirations of our youth who seek better jobs and higher incomes and the requirements from the industry for knowledgeable & efficient workforce coupled with the changing demographic profile of the country has increased the demand for executive MBA amongst working professionals. The trend work life following education cycle has changed to the simultaneous process of learning while doing. Increased monetary and personal commitments are also a major reason for the preference shift from a full-time MBA to an Executive MBA amongst working professionals. IIM Kozhikode association with TSW is an endeavour to cater to the rising demand in executive MBA among working professionals. What is the current scenario of the executive program in India and abroad? Does it add weightage to the portfolio of those who pursue it? Response: Easing trade barriers and growth in the emerging markets has fueled the demand for executive education and EMBAs. European and U.S schools are seeing a huge increase in demand for executive education. However, expatriation cost is much higher than managing the people locally wherever there is no skill shortage. India needs to gear up for not only increasing the skill supply but also up-skilling the existing working population in the changing market environment. There seems to be a preference shift from a full-time MBA to an Executive MBA amongst working professionals, your take on this? Response: One of the USPs of the MBA programme of IIM Kozhikode is it offers the best in terms of learning while you earn. Our programmes are best suited for these professionals who would want to continue with their work and pursue their aspirations of management education from a prestigious institute. Moreover, participants who come from the industry also contribute a lot to the learning process and the peer group learning that happens during the executive programmes is a great contributor to the overall value addition that happens.

${image_1} FORE School of Management (FORE), New Delhi has launched a new and unique 15-months Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGPX) aimed at experienced candidates. It’s an AICTE approved programme. The PGPX is a unique structure that helps students to imbibe theory and learn to apply it in real-world settings. Moreover, the industry-focused curriculum will build cutting-edge skills in upcoming areas like Data Analytics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Marketing Analytics, and Fin-Tech. Working professionals with a minimum of 5 years of experience can get admission in the same through valid scores in CAT / XAT / GMAT/ FORE Entrance Test (to be conducted in 1st week of August' 2019). FORE also emphasised that programme offers advantages in an era of increasing globalisation through 90 hours (Total elapsed time of 4 weeks) of International Immersion Module with Certification from world-renowned Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Additionally, renowned Professors from Ivy League / Premier B-schools from abroad will take a minimum of 30 hours of classes at FORE Campus. Dr. Jitendra Das, Director of the institute said, “the programme length builds on the growing popularity of the one-year MBA in India which has rapidly spread its wings in the growth engine of the world, Asia. The innovation of a 15-month program length as with the PGPX provides students with opportunities for leadership skills and international experience.” FORE stated that PGPX graduates will also benefit from the school’s lateral Placement support, leveraging more than 5000 Alumni of the Institute, placed all over the world, backed by a strong corporate connect in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi. Speaking at the launch of the programme, Prof Asif Zameer, Dean - Corporate Relations added, “the PGPX builds on the strong foundation and long experience of FORE in creating industry-ready business managers. The format and the structure of the PGPX enable us to internationalise the traditional PGDM, besides providing students with more time to imbibe and apply management theory". The PGPX, a full-time programme launched from the Academic Year 2019-2020, is designed for experienced middle-level working professionals aiming primarily at developing both depth and breadth of industry knowledge in students. In the 15 months duration of the programme, students will undergo both core and elective courses, which are a mix of foundational, perspective building, tools and techniques oriented, and functional courses. The programme is spread over 15 months and consists of 12 months of course work over 4 Terms of 12 weeks each (11 weeks classroom teaching + 1 week for exams, etc.), and three months for a field research project at the end of the course work. FORE is among very few institutes of Delhi, having a very good infrastructure of IT. At the same time, 90% of the faculty members have PhD degree from reputed institutions and many of them have working experience with Corporates like Wipro, Gillette, LG, SAIL, etc. The new programme expands FORE’s already enviable programme offerings in management education that include 3 Two-years full-time PGDM programme (PGDM, PGDM in Financial Management, and PGDM in International Business). Further details about the PGPX programme can be gathered from the website, https://www.fsm.ac.in/15-month-full-time-executive-program-pgdm-pgpx or through email at pgpx@fsm.ac.in or call at 011-2686 3396/ 4124 2471.

${image_1} Bosch Power Tools India, a leading manufacturer, and marketer of power tools for construction, woodworking and metalworking industry, completed twenty-five successful years of ground-breaking innovations in India.The Indian power tools industry is largely driven by the increasing demands in China and other developing countries. This surge in demand has spurred new trends like additive manufacturing, rise of electric vehicles and infrastructure development which are slowly reshaping the face of the power tools industry, magnifying product differentiation, pricing and service portfolio. In an era driven by innovation, it is hard to imagine life without technology. For a long time, the construction industry of India remained unchanged. Traditionally, tradesmen and construction workers preferred the use of hand-tools and manual equipment to get the job done. However, with the progress of technology and innovations in the industry, these traditional techniques evolved to incorporate power-backed tools and motorized equipment. Various advancements and changes ushered in the era of innovation which propelled a technological revolution leading to station instruments, techniques and machines that allow better efficiency, speed and accuracy, significantly reducing time demands while enhancing flexibility. Special features like abated noise, increased torque, powerful motor and vibration power tools help eliminate exertion and manual labor, giving way to newer innovations and diversified offerings in the tools market. ${image_2} The Journey – 25 years of ground-breaking innovation Bosch Power Tools India founded in 1993 under the vision, 'Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering' and has been instrumental in providing users with affordable yet durable offerings to help attain a better life. Over the years of operation, Bosch’s idea of excellence and core success parameters evolved to include employee growth and development, technical skills and innovative solutions. Bosch has laid the foundation for technology that is 'Invented for life’. Steady business partners to various organizations, while driving nation-wide growth and innovation, with the completion of 25 years of making a difference in India, Bosch Power Tools celebrates the vast impact they have made in the lives of their customers and communities, constantly working towards enhancing and supplementing lives of users, tradesmen and artisans with affordable solutions. In the past decade, the company has grown exponentially, bringing in brighter minds teeming with unique ideas, striving to push the envelope to create new avenues of growth and development. With a growing customer base, Bosch continues to build meaningful partnerships and foster innovation while still being at the heart of the industry’s transformation. ${image_3} Advancements in the field of technology Headquartered in Germany, Bosch has created a new way of life in the construction world, diversifying its offerings to focus on developing their non-automotive segment, where power tools are the biggest business. The latest manufacturing facility, located in Chennai, enables the production of advanced and high-quality products at a competitive cost to meet location-specific requirements. All the associates working at the plant are women, working across 3 shifts throughout the day. Aligned with the emerging trends, Bosch has achieved many breakthroughs in the field of innovation, some of which include, shifting to cordless from corded power tools, connected tools and workspaces battery switches, digital measuring tools and enhanced safety standards. ${image_4} Social footprints Having recently set an ambitious target in relation to climate protection. The company‘s goal is to achieve a carbon neutral world by 2020, that is, reduce carbon footprint to zero at its 400 locations around the globe. From anticipating customer needs to providing state-of-the-art, affordable products, which have been high on demand by tradesmen and artisans across the country, Bosch has time and again proved their continued efforts in developing and driving innovation in the overall industry. Conducting high-quality research, evaluating customer feedback and nurturing traditional strength of impressive standards, policy and practices, Bosch has successfully left a lasting impression in the business ecosystem while adhering to their vision of making a real difference.

${image_1} A WORLD THAT EXCITES Vaishnavi Oasis is large enough to accommodate aspirations. Be it a community where a family fits in with aplomb, architecture that make heads turn and most importantly, amenities that add more flavour to one’s lifestyle, Vaishnavi Oasis offers everything that makes for a refreshing new chapter in one’s life. What’s more, the location ensures excellent connectivity to all places of importance in and around the neighbourhood and with the rest of the city. DESIGN THAT FASCINATES The architecture is developed around novel features that are functional while adding immense aesthetic value. All the towers are positioned around a green courtyard and ensure ample light and ventilation into every home. This also gives easy access to the numerous amenities, thoughtfully conceived and interspersed throughout the project. The tall structure with contemporary fins makes the design visually stunning and evocative of your desire to stand out from the regular. The fins also serve the purpose of regulating sunlight and air and offer warmth and comfort to the residents. Every home here is crafted to perfection where you are filled with a feeling of contentment. A feeling that you are close to the life you always aspired for. And tell yourself “I am home”. LUXURY THAT ELEVATES As we grow, our expectations and dreams also evolve. The choice of home should not only offer the functional aspects like space and design which are needed today, but also the facilities that a family would expect. Vaishnavi Oasis presents amenities that have been specially crafted in these regards. One can experience life to the fullest with the Skyclub which overlooks the rooftop infinity pool at level 12, along with a host of other features make for a vibrant and active community life. Vaishnavi Oasis will delight residents and offer the immense satisfaction of not having to make any compromise on one’s dream home. ${image_2} CHOICEST LOCATION Located in J. P. Nagar 9th Phase, Vaishnavi Oasis offers the best of both worlds – the charm of old Bangalore and the accessibility and affordability of the new age suburbs. Thanks to the presence of the metro line and easy connectivity to Jayanagar, Banashankari, Bannerghatta Road, ORR and NICE Road, the location is witnessing rapid growth in infrastructure and residential development. A wide choice of educational institutions, shopping and healthcare facilities make your daily life hassle-free. J. P. Nagar has always been a cherished location in south Bangalore, and with J. P. Nagar 9th phase undergoing rapid development, an investment in Vaishnavi Oasis is an investment for the present and the future. This combination – of an appreciating location which is also connected and convenient – is a hallmark of all Vaishnavi projects. AMENITIES THAT INSPIRE Amenities at Vaishnavi Oasis have been designed bearing in mind the aspirations of an emerging urban segment. From well laid-out play areas to the splendid Skyclub which overlooks the rooftop infinity pool, every facility has been brought forth to impart colour and dynamism to the lives of our residents.

${image_1} Can blockchain be the media & entertainment industry’s answer to piracy and lack of trust? Many believe so In 2016, three school friends sat together and discussed lack of transparency in the media and entertainment business. National award-winning filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, of Gangs of Wasseypur fame, was one of them. “We were discussing the industry’s problems, how middlemen siphon off millions…,” Kashyap recalls. “(In this internet age) no one gets to know who is watching the film and where,” he adds. What if there was a way to track everytime a piece of content, be it a film, an ad, a song, or anything else is consumed? Some say blockchain, which has a troubled reputation because of cryptocurrencies, is the way ahead. In fact, some early blockchain pilots were done in banking and finance. “But those industries are very regulated,” says Kashyap’s school friend, Nitin Narkhede, Founder and CEO of MinersINC, which launched myNK, a blockchain-based video streaming platform this year. ${image_2} Kashyap, who is also a part of myNK, and Narkhede wanted to bring foreign films to India, and put them on a secure platform, where transactions would run over blockchain. “These movies don’t find distributors as they don’t get a theatrical release, and as a result often fall prey to piracy,” he says. Foreign film distributors agree. “India loves cinema. However, we have never been able to have our films distributed in India before. Now, we have a chance,” says Orly Ravid, Founder and Co-executive Director, The Film Collaborative, a California-based film distributor.“Transparency is a must in our business and we do report to our own licensors with our ambitions and results,” says Esther van Messel, Founder & CEO of Switzerland-based First Hand Films. Blockchain allows participants to share a ledger that is updated every time a transaction happens, making it reliable, authenticated and verifiable. Digital contracts on blockchain prevent misuse by eliminating unnecessary participants or transactions. “In blockchain, a set of data like author’s information, terms and conditions, who gets access, and potential revenue models sit in a contract,” says Deepak Visweswaraiah, Senior VP and MD, NetApp India. “For every transaction, it runs through the entire chain to ensure that there are no leaks and breaks.” ${image_3} Globally, companies are warming up to blockchain. Comcast, in 2018, announced its Blockchain Insights Platform with NBC Universal, Disney, Channel 4 and others to match audience datasets (without sharing data), and plan, target, execute and measure advertising. Spotify acquired the blockchain start-up Mediachain Labs to develop better technology to connect artists and other rights holders with the tracks hosted on the streaming app. For myNK, blockchain opens a Pandora’s box. Users can become micro distributors, sell tickets and earn money, part of which goes to the filmmaker. It also allows influencers to curate content, like their personal playlist, for their followers to watch. Even if the movie is downloaded and shared, the filmmaker doesn’t lose money. So, does a decentralised peer-to-peer network of artists and audience, work better in terms of compensation and distribution? “Blockchain brings disintermediation to a middleman system, in which intermediaries sit between artists or creators and audience or consumers,” says Agnelo Marques, VP & Head of Blockchain Centre of Excellence at Mphasis. “Blockchain can also help protect intellectual property rights.” According to IBM Institute of Business Value, blockchain may decrease copyright infringements in music streaming where publishers and songwriters accuse music streaming providers such as Spotify, Napster and Pandora, of not paying royalties of as much as 25 per cent. “Each hash belongs to one piece of content – song, movie, or an ad – and every time the content is accessed, the creator gets to know,” says Jitan Chandanani, IBM’s Blockchain Leader (India and South Asia). Industry veterans like Ray Kasbarian, CEO, ZYPLine are using blockchain to give businesses a digital identity through content management. “Half of the world’s population doesn’t have internet, but most of them have a mobile connection… we can close the gap,” he says. ${image_4} ZYPLine, globally and in India, is aggregating agents who will create content for anyone who wants a digital presence. The agents will help in creating the content, upload it on the ZYP platform, and connect it to the person’s phone number. Anyone who wants to view the content just needs to put the phone number on ZYPLine. “Blockchain gives ease of global control and allows tokenising a mobile number. We have a user who took six photos of watch bands, and put them on different pages and posted on ZYPLine,” explains Kasbarian. “Each page, connected to the same mobile number, became a separate url, and was linked to Amazon. Click on the watch and you can buy it. We call it flyer ecommerce.” “For content creators... blockchain can provide more control over their work, more flexible licence models, a greater share of the content revenue, and faster monetisation,” says Anastasia Vestfal, Director of Marketing and Media at 1WorldOnline, a blockchain-powered platform that unifies data and content. “For record labels, publishing companies, performing rights organisations, and others, embracing blockchain-driven technology could help aggregators concentrate on activities where they can add real value (like discovering new talent, financing projects like movies and TV shows, and providing promotion and marketing).” This article has been written by Sunny Sen from Times Group.

${image_1} Workafella coworking, a home-grown organization brings a fresh take within the trend of coworking. Workafella builds high-energy, fully functional workspaces for the doers of tomorrow. Establishing their first chain of coworking in metro cities of Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai with multiple centers answering to the city’s demand, they are looking to expand further across in Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Pune. Workafella believes in providing a collaborative workspace and community for entrepreneurs, freelancers, creative and independent workers to learn, grow and excel together by help enabling the exchange of knowledge, ideas and inspiration with each other. Workafella also offers a custom-built format for large corporates that provides a professional platform of a corporate, the flexibility of a café and the perks of networking with various other small and medium enterprises and corporates within their coworking. Launching the largest coworking in Hyderabad and Chennai, Workafella aims at having 100,000 workstations by 2023. What makes Workafella unique A complete Business Ecosystem Workafella coworking is more than just a workspace. They offer end-to-end business ecosystem, varying from HR support, IT infrastructure, maintenance, housekeeping, security and financial services. Workafella coworking center also provides 24/7 access with air-conditioning, unlimited tea/coffee, social hubs, runner boys, valet parking, shower service, crèche, gymnasium, and a doctor-on-call, etc. Flexible office plans Choose from the different forms of plans and products Workafella offers. Workafella has the right service and product that will flex to your companies’ requirements. From an enterprise model to custom design your workspace to private offices, hot desks, meeting rooms, Workafella has it in store for you. ${image_2} Design-led co-working spaces Crafted with intricate interiors, Workafella is decked with spacious workstations which speaks volume in elegance and functionality. Each center is been crafted individually with a focus on business and social requirement. Professionally Social Network with various industries within Workafella Coworking and be a part of their quirky events and workshops. Think Workspace, Workafella it! Website: www.workafella.com Number: 1800 419 9807

${image_1} Shree Sai Gold Palace was born out of the vision of Dr. T.A. Sharavana, a member of Legislative Council, Karnataka State Government and philanthropist involved in several social and charitable causes. He ventured into the business with a vision to offer clients the jewellery they truly deserve, with great craftsmanship and uncompromising quality. Shree Sai Gold Palace ensures guaranteed purity for your purchased gold ornaments along with no wastage charge, no stone charge and less making charge. Step into Shree Sai Gold Palace and prepare to be mesmerised by the finest collection of exotic and exciting jewellery. The store showcases a variety of beautiful collections from everyday wear to unique bridal collections. Dr. T.A. Sharavana is also the president of the Karnataka Jewellers Association . Holding this prestigious position, he ensures the unity and betterment of the jewellery business in the city. He works closely with all leading bodies to make the sector more organized, for greater transparency and higher quality and design standards. EXQUISITE WEDDING JEWELLERY A wedding is a milestone that every young woman plans carefully and dreams about from her childhood. Jewellery from Shree Sai Gold Palace has taken a special place in the trousseau of many brides over the years. A magnificent range of ornaments to adorn the bride from head to toe from earrings, necklaces, harams, bangles, bracelets, finger rings and much more, is available under a single roof at the showroom. ANTIQUE JEWELLERY Bring back the charm of decades gone by with jewellery that’s fit for the gods. The traditionally antique collection includes light-weight jewellery crafted with deep Nakshi work and studded with precious stones. 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On May 18th 2019, Dr. Sharavana opened a mobile canteen to feed poor families across various locations in Bangalore. These initiatives have increased his popularity among common man and earned the appreciation of politicians. AN IDEAL VENUE FOR CELEBRATIONS Dr. Sharavana has also launched Shree Sai Party Hall, a fully air-conditioned party hall that can accommodate over 300 guests. The hall is well equipped with all amenities, state-of-the-art technology and the best catering services and is open for all functions. It is ideal for clients looking for a super deluxe clean, hygienic party hall for corporate meetings, business meetings, engagement ceremonies, small get-togethers, weddings reception and more. The team strives to create special memories with every celebration at the party hall. The hall is open to all vegetarian occasions. Enjoy birthdays and other special ceremonies with the team and be assured of impeccable services from start till finish. 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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.