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- Citroen’s New SUV About To Hit Indian Roads: Check Top Car Launches In July (Tucson, Volvo XC40, Audi A8 L & More)
- Indigo Is Not Following Procedures For Safety, Breaking Rules: Indigo Employees Lodge Complaint
- Pay More GST For These Products, Services From Today (July 18, 2022)
- UAE Will Invest Rs 16,000 Crore In India For Creating Integrated Food Parks Under I2U2 Pact
- Ahmedabad, Kerala Among TIMES’s ’50 Extraordinary Destinations To Explore’ List
- Indians Will Be Soon Allowed To Repair Their Smartphones, TVs, Gadgets: Right To Repair Movement Catching Steam
- India’s 1st Bullet Train: Work On 8 Stations Between Mumbai-Ahmedabad Is On In Full Swing!
- This Indian Company Has Removed Attendance System For Employees! Does Companies Really Need Attendance System?
- Live Track Mumbai Local Trains Via Official Indian Railways App! How It Works?
- Pune District Asks Private Companies To Ensure Work From Home Due To This Reason
- Canada’s Express Entry Visa Is Back! Skilled Workers Can Now Get Instant Permanent Residency
- IQoo 9T 1st Look Revealed On The Internet: Check Variants, USPs, Specs, Camera & More
- Kerala Becomes 1st State To Have Its Own Internet Service; 20 Lakh People Will Get Free Internet!
- Facebook Users Can Now Create 5 Different Profiles Linked With Single Account! How Will It Work?
- Hiring IT Employees In India Reduce By Upto 70% Due To Global Slowdown: TCS, Accenture, HCL Are Hiring Less Employees
- Hyundai Will Launch 4 New SUVs In Indian Market To Beat Maruti, Tata, Honda: Creta Facelift, Ioniq 5 & More!
- Google Leases 13 Lakh Square Feet Office Space In Bengaluru: One Of The Biggest Real Estate Deals In India After Pandemic!
- After Generating 5 Billion+ Views, Shorts Break Team Releases Trailer For A New Series: Kaamwali Bai (Take A Break Original Series)
| Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:38 PM PDT   Citroen is finally all set to sell its C3 SUV in the Indian mass-market. This car is expected to be priced around as low as 6 lakh and onwards. The first car by the maker, the C5 Aircross was targeted towards a higher customer base. More about Citroen IndiaCitroen India is basically a subsidiary of Stellantis of France, and is a joint venture with the with CK Birla Group, for the manufacture and sales of Citroën in India. The company entered the market finally into the Indian market in 2021, it being its third attempt. The French company wanted to enter the market earlier, but the plans were impeded by the pandemic proliferation. The cars shall be manufactured at CK Birla Group’s production facilities in Tamil Nadu. Volvo XC40Volvo is all set to launch its XC40, which shall be having a set of two electric motors, one at each axle. This car shall produce a maximum power of 408 hp and give a 660 Nm of peak torque. Powered by a 78-kWh battery pack, according to the WLTP cycle it will have a total range of 418 km on a single charge. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Volvo is a Swedish multinational manufacturing corporation into the production, distribution and sale of trucks, buses and construction equipment, Volvo also supplies marine and industrial drive systems and financial services. Hyundai TucsonMaking the global debut back in 2020, new-gen Hyundai Tucson is all set to hit the Indian asphalt. Inspired by the company's 'Sensual Sportiness' design language, the SUV sports an all-new design with some very angular lines. Hyundai is a household name in India. It is the country's first smart mobility solutions provider and the number one car exporter since inception. It has 11 car models across segments and its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts of advanced production, quality, and testing capabilities. Audi A8 LWith a facelift that gives it new, sharper styling, advanced lighting tech, A8 L has some new tech on the inside as well. When it comes to the design, there is a wider grille flanked by Audi's new Digital Matrix LED lights. Audi India was established in March 2007 whereas the Audi India has been selling its products on the Indian market since 2004. It was in the March 2007 that the company set up its own sales company for India and the company bets big on the country with its ambitious growth plans. |
| Indigo Is Not Following Procedures For Safety, Breaking Rules: Indigo Employees Lodge Complaint Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:32 PM PDT   IndiGo's technicians complained to aircraft manufacturer Airbus that the airline is not following standard maintenance procedures, risking passengers' safety. This charge has been denied by the airline amid an ongoing conflict between staff and company. Calling out lack of maintenance All-India Aircraft Technicians penned a letter on July 12, asking Airbus to intervene in order to avoid any untoward incidents with aircraft it has supplied. The letter requested Airbus to share maintenance data of the past seven days. IndiGo hit back, saying that it follows the highest standards of aircraft maintenance and adheres to all regulatory norms and called the allegations baseless. It also said that these accusations are being spread with malicious intent. It has a fleet of over 280 aircraft with high operational availability and claimed itself to be one of the safest airlines in the world. Accused of deferring scheduled maintenance Meanwhile the technicians said that IndiGo is not following standard procedures of maintenance and that they have gone on strike. Despite this, they said that the airline is flying the aircraft without proper maintenance and are also deferring the scheduled maintenance. Airbus refused to comment, saying that it makes no comment on the operations of its customers. Some technicians fired A day after this letter, IndiGo on Wednesday terminated the services of a few technicians who participated in the strike. However it is unclear if they were terminated due to the letter. The strike was called in protest against lower pay. Several aircraft technicians reported sick and skipped work to press for salary hikes. Tussle over salary Very few technicians reported for the night shift at the Delhi and Hyderabad airports last Saturday. A week before that IndiGo's flight operations were hit by en masse leave when employees appeared for walk-in recruitment interviews at rival Air India. IndiGo said it is in the process of addressing some of the issues related to employee remuneration and will continue to take employee feedback. DGCA says all OK Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that they had carried out spot checks to evaluate the situation and found things in order. director general Arun Kumar said that the issue stands resolved and the operations normal. |
| Pay More GST For These Products, Services From Today (July 18, 2022) Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:30 PM PDT   From Monday, July 18, the prices of several essential commodities and services are going to increase as the the GST Council has introduced changes in tax rates of some daily consumer goods. Agri and dairy Pre-packed, labelled food items like atta, paneer and curd now attract 5 per cent GST. Any agri and dairy products, if sold loose or packed in front of the customers, will continue to be exempt from GST. Rice All unbranded, pre-packaged rice/ rice flour/ wheat flour will attract GST. Earlier, only branded packaged rice was taxed.
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Stationary, cutlery, other appliances LED lamps; ink, knives, blades, pencil sharpener, blades, spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, skimmers, cake servers; printing, writing and drawing ink; fixture and their metal printed circuits board now attract 18 per cent tax. Machinery
Hotel, hospital rooms The 5 per cent hike is imposed on hospital rooms with rent above Rs 5,000. Non-ICU hospital rooms exceeding Rs 5,000/day will be levied 5 per cent GST. Hotel rooms with tariffs of up to Rs 1,000/day will attract a 12 per cent GST. Public services Works contracts for roads, bridges, railways, metro, effluent treatment plant, crematorium and others will now be taxed 18 per cent from the current 12 per cent. Work contract for historical monuments, canals, dams, pipelines, plants for water supply, educational institutions, hospitals etc supplied to central, state governments and local authorities and sub-contractor are now taxed 18 per cent. |
| UAE Will Invest Rs 16,000 Crore In India For Creating Integrated Food Parks Under I2U2 Pact Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:27 PM PDT   Under the framework of the four-nation grouping ‘I2U2′(which stands for “I” for India and Israel and “U” for the US and the UAE), the United Arab Emirates will invest USD 2 billion to develop a series of integrated food parks across India. This decision came the first virtual summit was held under the leaders of the grouping — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Tackling Food Security Crisis & Clean EnergyInnovative ways to ensure longer-term, more diversified food production and food delivery systems were discussed as per the joint statement, as the meeting focused on food security crisis and clean energy. The statement said that India will provide appropriate land for the food parks projects. Food Parks & Hybrid Renewable Energy ProjectThe I2U2 said that “India will provide appropriate land for the project and will facilitate farmers’ integration into the food parks. The US and Israeli private sectors will be invited to lend their expertise and offer innovative solutions that contribute to the overall sustainability of the project". The investments made in the same shall help to eventually tackle food insecurity in South Asia and the Middle East by maximizing the crop yields. A hybrid renewable energy project in Gujarat consisting of 300 megawatts of wind and solar capacity shall be advanced by the I2U2 group, as per the statement. There were discussions amongst leaders about leveraging well-established markets to build more innovative, inclusive, and science-based solutions to enhance food security. As per the statement, to tackle the greatest challenges confronting our world the I2U2 aims to harness the vibrancy of our societies and entrepreneurial spirit. It was during the meeting of the foreign ministers of the four countries held on October 18 last year that the I2U2 grouping was conceptualized. In the last few years, India's bilateral strategic ties with each of the three countries have been on an upswing. |
| Ahmedabad, Kerala Among TIMES’s ’50 Extraordinary Destinations To Explore’ List Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:21 PM PDT  Ahmedabad city and the state of Kerala have been listed by TIME magazine among the "50 extraordinary destinations to explore" in its list of the world's greatest places of 2022. Recovering hospitality industry The magazine said that with much of the global population now vaccinated against COVID-19 travelers around the world are once again stepping out to explore. The hospitality industry is getting revived and ready to safely welcome them and revitalise local communities. Ahmedabad Ahmedabad is India's first UNESCO World Heritage City. It boasts of both ancient landmarks and modern innovations that make it an important city for cultural tourism. Special mentions include Gandhi Ashram that sits on 36 acres on the banks of the Sabarmati River, and Navratri which is a nine-day celebration touted as the longest dance festival in the world. Science City Gujarat Science City which is a sprawling entertainment center and theme park is another attraction. It unveiled three major attractions last year, including a 20-acre nature park to educate the public on local flora along with new spaces for playing chess and practicing yoga. There is also a new interactive robot gallery that celebrates innovation in robotics and features a towering replica of a Transformer. Science City's new aquarium, which showcases aquatic species from around the globe, is now India's largest. Kerala Coming to Kerala, the state has been described as one of India's most beautiful states. It features spectacular beaches and lush backwaters, temples, and palaces, rightfully earning the title of "God's own country". Caravan experiment This year, Kerala is promoting motor-home tourism in India with the state's first caravan park, Karavan Meadows, opened in Vagamon, a scenic hill station. Caravans are the next step after the state's success with houseboat cruising, and over 1,000 campers have already undertaken journeys in the state. Global destinations TIME’s list of the World's Greatest Places has been compiled using nominations of places from its international network of correspondents and contributors, "with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences." Other top names include:
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| Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:19 PM PDT   The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has formed a committee to design the framework of a new law- the Right-to-repair legislation. Job creation The framework will not be limited to smartphones but will also cover multiple product segments like farming equipment, consumer durables and the products in the automobile industry. The new legislation will be in line with the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat employment schemes. It is expected to create job opportunities by launching third-party and self-repair services. Freedom of access It will also allow local electronic repair and service centres to conduct their business with ease. Prices of replacement parts will become more transparent across the industry. Users will be allowed to repair some of the parts on their own. As seen in the US, the right to repair movement forced Apple to give third-party service centres access to replacement parts and repair guides as well. The public would also be able to buy parts and equipment required to fix their devices like the iPhone from their home. The Indian government will follow on the same lines to ensure that companies operating in India do so in a fair manner. Purpose Many countries like the US, UK and those within the EU have already passed legislation that supports the right to repair. The idea behind the law is to give device owners access to the essential services and equipment required to fix their damaged products. Typically many manufacturers restrict repair services only to their service centres so access to parts is limited. As a result consumers are given no choice but to head to an authorised service centre and pay the amount that the company quotes. Impact on manufacturers The law seeks to change that not just for consumers, but also for third-party businesses. It will require companies to be more forthcoming when it comes to parts availability and repair guides. Any service centre and a user who wants to repair a device can order the parts required. Manufacturers send them along with repair guides. However, these may be at a fee. Environment It also has a positive environmental impact since unwanted e-waste gets reduced as users continue reusing products as long as possible. This is the central focus of the LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) movement which is also a priority for the government. |
| India’s 1st Bullet Train: Work On 8 Stations Between Mumbai-Ahmedabad Is On In Full Swing! Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:17 PM PDT   The Ministry of Railways has reported that work on all 8 stations of the bullet train project or Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is under various stages of completion. Progress It also said that 100% civil and track contracts have been awarded for all 352 km of corridor. 75-KM pier work and 156 km of piling work have been completed in the Gujarat section of the project. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) had said earlier that work on India's first bullet train project —Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor—is progressing on schedule using cutting-edge technology. On track for 2027 NHSRCL is a special purpose vehicle responsible for financing, construction, maintaining and managing the High-Speed Rail Corridor in India. Satish Agnihotri, former Managing Director said that the construction is likely to be completed by 2027. NHSRCL is progressing with 5-km piers currently and will ramp it up to 10-km piers soon. Cutting-edge technology Agnihotri said that cutting-edge technology is being used which is available only in 4-5 countries worldwide, helping shorten the time taken to complete the project. This is viaduct-based technology which minimises land acquisition needs and has reduced land acquisition requirement to one-third. He explained that normally around 11,000 girders have to be cast which takes a week each, enormously stretching the time on the project. Working with Japan Now they have established 15 casting yards, using which construction time can be sped up. Japanese and Indian teams are working together to complete the process by 2027. While Covid delayed the progress of construction during the second wave, work progressed on schedule during the third wave. |
| Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:15 PM PDT   Logistics and supply chain solutions provider Redington India has scrapped its attendance system for employees in India. This will be applicable to all Redington employees in India whether they are working from the office, home, or any other remote location. Trusting its people Sundar Rajan G, Vice President – HR, Redington India, said that trust is at the core of the company culture and that its employees are self-motivated with a strong commitment towards the company and its growth. The idea behind removing the attendance system is to enhance the flexibility and efficiency of the workforce. It also helps strengthen "mutual trust and passion". Saving precious time Aside from boosting staff morale, getting rid of the manual time and attendance program makes practical sense. There are disadvantages to consider. With a manual attendance program more time is devoted to processing payroll, faxing, emailing, and tracking down employees to verify hours. No chance of time theft or human error Time theft is another factor to consider. It can include things like employees taking longer lunches without reporting them, reporting the wrong clock in or clock out times, etc. Not to mention the higher risk for human error with manual time and attendance processes. Setting an example Just one misplaced digit can lead to costly errors. To sum it up, the attendance program can be inefficient and costly and employees should be trusted to be faithful. It might do other corporates well to follow Redington's example. |
| Live Track Mumbai Local Trains Via Official Indian Railways App! How It Works? Posted: 17 Jul 2022 07:13 PM PDT   Commuters in Mumbai can now track local trains in real-time using Central Railway's Yatri app which is available on both Android and iOS. It gives real-time information about trains so there should be no worries about delays. Live alerts For example, if someone wants to board the 6.06 pm Ambernath fast from CSMT they will receive an alert 15 minutes through the app. Alerts can be set daily or weekly according to one’s needs. The app also informs users in case of any disruptions. GPS data The app uses the GPS data from the trains and collates with other factors to determine the position of a train. The data comes from the GPS devices which are installed within the rakes and it gets refreshed every 15 seconds. The live location feature works for trains running on the Central Railway lines since their GPS tagging was finished recently. More trains, particularly the local ones and more railway lines are expected to be added once their GPS tagging is completed. About the app Yatri has been developed in collaboration with a private firm. Its Google Play Store page mentions that it also provides details about passenger amenities at stations, as well as a timetable updated with real-time information about trains and live train alerts. It is still in development, meaning more features are being added frequently. Users will need to give the app location permissions to be able to use some features including finding nearby trains and stations. |
| Pune District Asks Private Companies To Ensure Work From Home Due To This Reason Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:38 PM PDT  Pune has seen heavy rains the last few days and accordingly schools and junior colleges have been shut till July 16. Corporates asked to allow WFH The Pune Municipal Corporation has appealed to private companies to allow staff to work from home for the next couple days. The IMD has forecast rains of varying intensity in different districts across the state till the weekend, with Red or Orange alerts in Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Satara, Nashik, Kolhapur. Deaths The death toll has also been climbing as a result of the severe weather as torrential rains continued to lash large parts of Maharashtra. Six persons travelling in an SUV in Nagpur were washed away while crossing a small bridge over the heavily flooded Bhrahmanmari Nalla. Three bodies have been retrieved from the flood waters, a search is underway to recover the others missing. Traffic disruptions A hill-slide along with several boulders tumbling down, was reported on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway which choked traffic for several hours. A minor landslide was reported at Moroshi on the Kalyan-Murbad Road, disrupting traffic for a couple of hours. In Mumbai, waterlogging was reported from several parts resulting in vehicular snarls, diversions, and delays. As Palghar continued to be clobbered with heavy rains, the district administration ordered the closure of all schools for Wednesday-Thursday to prevent further tragedies. |
| Canada’s Express Entry Visa Is Back! Skilled Workers Can Now Get Instant Permanent Residency Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:36 PM PDT  Canada is inviting skilled workers to apply for permanent residency. Two-year wait This comes after a 2 year wait due to a massive backlog owing to the pandemic and the suspension of the visa programs. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – a common route for foreign post-graduation candidates to apply for PR was closed in September 2021. Now for the first time since December 2020 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited as many as 1,500 candidates to apply for a PR, including those under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced, “Express Entry draws have officially resumed and applications will be processed at our six month processing standard.” Canada's labor shortage Immigrants are crucial to solving Canada’s labor shortage. Its labor force shrank in June, largely due to people aged 55 and older retiring and fewer people seeking jobs. There are around 1 million job vacancies in Canada. At the same time, Canada's fertility rate decreased to a record low of 1.4 children per woman in 2020, meaning that the new generation of natural-born Canadians will not be enough to replace the retirees who are leaving the labor force. Every year, Canada aims to grow its population by about 1% through immigration. Categories People can apply for Canadian PR depending on their education and work history under several different immigration classes. There are 3 categories under the Express Entry system, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Programme and Federal Skilled Trades Programme. Canadian Experience Class (CEC): People who have worked in Canada before, three years before application can apply through this route. It's mostly international students in Canada that apply through this method. Federal Skilled Worker Programme (FSWP): This is for people with foreign working experience. factors that are considered include age, education, employment history etc. Federal Skilled Trades Programme (FSTP): This is for workers with skills in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Application procedure Select the immigration pathway that fits you and confirm if you meet the criteria. Candidates can upload their Express Entry profile on IRCC's website. Candidates receive a Comprehensive Ranking System score based on age, education, language skills, and work experience. One has to score the minimum cut-off marks for the PR applications, the latest one of which is 557 points. However this is subject to change. What happens next? Approximately every two weeks, IRCC invites the highest-scoring candidates to apply for permanent residence. Those invited will have 60 days to submit their applications which will be processed within 6 months or less. There are no guarantees in Canadian immigration, but with Express Entry you have the chance to get permanent residency status six months after you apply. |
| IQoo 9T 1st Look Revealed On The Internet: Check Variants, USPs, Specs, Camera & More Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:34 PM PDT  The iQoo 9T was recently teased on Amazon and its design has been revealed on YouTube. YouTuber Tech Burner uploaded an exclusive first-look video of the phone but later took it down and re-uploaded a shorter version, removing the details about the in-box accessories. Here’s what we know. Accessories The retail packaging contains several items such as a transparent protective case, a 120W fast charging adapter, a USB Type-C to 3.5mm adapter, some documentation, a SIM-ejector tool and of course, the device. BMW Collab The YouTuber showcased two models of the iQoo 9T. One has a dual-tone design with coloured lines and the second is a solid black colour. The former is a collaboration with BMW Motorsport and has BMW M's iconic tri-colour racing stripes on its back panel. Appearance The device has a large camera bump that contains three sensors. The sides of the smartphone are built with metal and the back panel has a premium finish to it. The right panel of the smartphone contains the power button and volume rockers. The bottom panel has the primary speaker vent, Type-C port and SIM tray. Camera There is a triple rear camera set up in a rectangular island module which supports 20x zoom. The phone comes with a 50MP Samsung GN5 primary sensor with extreme night vision mode. Also to expect is the V1+ imaging chip that is found on the Vivo X80 Pro. It is Vivo's NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for boosting camera performance. Processor, display The video confirmed the smartphone will come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. This will make it the first ever smartphone in India featuring Qualcomm’s newly introduced chipset. It is said to feature a segment-first 6.78-inch AMOLED display that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. Charging It is said that the device will be fully charged in as fast as 25 minutes. The iQoo 9T is also said to come with support for 120W fast wired charging. Storage options, price It will likely be offered with two RAM and storage options — 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. The exact price of iQOO 9T in India is not known, however, it might be available at the same price as iQOO 9 Pro which costs Rs 64,990 with 8GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It is expected to come out this month. |
| Kerala Becomes 1st State To Have Its Own Internet Service; 20 Lakh People Will Get Free Internet! Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:15 PM PDT  Kerala has now become the first state in India to have its own internet service, which is called the Kerala Fiber Optic Network. The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan has confirmed this development in a tweet. Read on to find out all the details about Kerala's own internet service! Kerala Becomes First State To Have Own Internet Service The declaration followed the Department of Telecommunications’ granting of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) licence to the ambitious IT infrastructure project of the Kerala Fiber Optic Network Ltd, which aims to provide everyone in the state with access to the internet. With this, the effort intended to close the digital divide in society can get going, according to the CM. He has tweeted, "Kerala becomes the only State in the country with its own internet service. The Kerala Fiber Optic Network Ltd has received the ISP license from @DoT_India. Now, our prestigious #KFON project can kickstart its operations of providing the internet as a basic right to our people." The KFON programme is designed to give BPL families and 30,000 government offices free internet access. 2019 saw the commencement of the Rs 1,548 crore KFON project and the declaration of internet access as a fundamental right by the previous Left administration. Kerala Fiber Optic Network Ltd: All You Need To Know Better A state government programme called K-Fon, or Kerala Fiber Optic Network Ltd, seeks to destroy the digital barriers. According to the administration, the infrastructure that will be produced by this project would enhance the state’s current telecom environment. The aim of KFON is to bridge their connectivity gap, establish a central network infrastructure (information highway) that all service providers can access without discrimination. It also intends to establish a dependable, secure, and scalable network that connects all government agencies, academic institutions, medical facilities, and other entities. KFON will join forces with multiple system operators, telecommunications service providers, and internet service providers to give economically disadvantaged families free internet access. Any provider at any level of the business segment, including Telecommunication Service Providers, Internet Service Providers, Multiple System Operators and Local cable operators can utilise this network to fix connection gaps at their core networks without having to worry about complying with the onerous Right of Way or RoW and pricey CAPEX requirements. |
| Facebook Users Can Now Create 5 Different Profiles Linked With Single Account! How Will It Work? Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:10 PM PDT   In an ongoing development, the social media giant Facebook has been working on letting users create multiple profiles tied to a single account. Facebook has been reported to be testing a feature which will allow a user to create up to five different profiles under a single account, and the user need not use their real name in these sub created profiles. We will talk in detail regarding the feature and what can be expected from it further in the article. Facebook to Allow Creating Multiple ProfilesUsers of the social media major Facebook can now make multiple accounts under their main account, which can be used to separate their information and interests in a grouped manner. For instance, different profiles can be created dedicated to specific groups they would like to connect with, including feed exclusive to friends, family, work and more. All the users would have to do is tap and switch between the different segregated profiles. "To help people tailor their experience based on interests and relationships, we're testing a way for people to have more than one profile tied to a single Facebook account," said the company's spokesperson Leonard Lam in an email to TechCrunch. However, the tech giant has also underlined that users will have to abide by a set of rules while using the multiple profile features. What Does One Need to Take Care of While Using Multiple Users Feature?As mentioned, Facebook has directed that anyone using the currently-tested feature needs to follow certain rules. The additional profiles will be subject to certain policies, which will make sure that one does not misrepresent their identity or impersonate others, considering that they do not need to use their real names in such added profiles. Instead, users can choose any profile name and username, as long as it is unique and doesn't use any numbers or special characters, stated the report. However, the main profile must continue to use the real name. "If someone repeatedly violates the company's policies using one of their additional profiles, Facebook's systems will recognize which profile was violating and take appropriate action, such as removing the additional profile or all profiles, including the main account," read the report. |
| Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:07 PM PDT   Indian IT companies, including TCS, Accenture, and HCL have hired as many as 2,000 to 15,000 new people in the first quarter of this financial year. However, this is quite a small number of new recruits as compared to the number in previous quarters. Hiring Reduces At Top Indian IT Companies Employers are cutting back on hiring as a precaution to deal with inflationary and geopolitical pressures. In contrast to an average of 40,000 hires per quarter over the previous three, IT industry behemoth Accenture only hired 12,000 individuals in the most recent quarter that ended in May. At the beginning of May, we reported that Accenture has grand plans of hiring 1,50,000 new employees in India using the metaverse in the upcoming fiscal year. Presently it has thousands of lateral jobs in India, and most of the positions are based in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Gurugram, etc. In the April-June quarter, Tata Consultancy Services hired 14,136 new employees, a significant decrease from the 26,000 it hired on average per quarter during the previous fiscal year. In the last 12 months, TCS experienced an attrition rate of 19.7%. Similar to this, HCL Technologies only hired 2,089 new employees in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. 11,000 new employees were employed in the final quarter of FY22. At 23.8%, the attrition rate was significant. TCS, HCL To Reduce Hiring Following the release of their Q1 results on Friday, TCS CEO Rajesh Gopinathan stated that the business “had reduced hiring” even though it “remains on schedule to onboard 40,000 freshers” this fiscal year. It is important to note that during FY 21–22, the IT bellwether hired a staggering 103,000 additional personnel. There also has been news that top performers will get to join TCS' fastest-growing units – Cognitive Business Operations (CBO), Banking and Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), and Life Sciences in "various enriching roles". The company promises job enrichment with a 2-year job rotation either through inter-function mobility, work across multiple domains or movement across locations. While HCL claimed that “demand (has been) impacted in certain regions,” TCS claimed that its key clients are starting early discussions about the recession. Additionally, Infosys is reportedly planning to hire more than 50,000 more freshers in FY 2023. |
| Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:03 PM PDT   With the launch of a new N-Line SUV in the market, it is expected that the automaker expands its N-Line portfolio in the country. Hyundai India is tasting great success in India with its SUVs and offers VFM and practical packages to buyers. The Korean carmaker is all over the Indian automobile segment with its offerings like Hyundai Venue, Creta, and the Tucson. Following is the list of 4 new Hyundai SUVs that will be soon launching in India in this one year: 2022 Hyundai TucsonIt was on July 13, 2022 that the new 2022 Tucson was launched. Tucson boasts of a longgg wheelbase iteration of 2756 mm. In addition to the better second-row space, the long-wheelbase version impresses with its better road presence. In addition to refined and powerful engine options the car offers a feature-rich and premium cabin, supreme quality levels and a smooth driving experience. Hyundai Creta FaceliftDue a mid-life update, Creta is currently the best-selling SUV in its segment. By the end of this year, the car will get a new front fascia, new LED headlights, updated features, and upgraded connected car tech. In India, though the powertrain options will remain the same as before, ADAS can be offered by Hyundai with Creta. Hyundai Kona EVLocking horns with the likes of MG ZS EV and the Tata Nexon EV Max, currently the new Kona EV is being worked upon and shall get an updated styling, a new cabin, and other features that will make it a better package than before. Hyundai Ioniq 5Recently, Hyundai confirmed that it will launch the Ioniq 5 electric crossover in the second half of 2022. The car shall be based on the E-GMP platform and will be offered in two powertrain options – single motor and dual-motor AWD. The Ioniq 5 is expected to be priced under Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom). |
| Posted: 16 Jul 2022 11:02 PM PDT   In what comes as one of the largest lease transactions in the country since the pandemic began, as per the people who are aware of the deal, Tech giant Google has leased 1.3 million sq ft of office space in Bengaluru. How Much is 1.3 Million Square Feet?But what is the this all fuss about? How much is 1.3 million square feet. Let's simplify! Take 1 million square feet. Take a square area of 1000 feet, one side of a football field is 300 feet. So basically the google office is bigger than three football fields combined. As per the agreement between the tech giant and Bagmane Developers, the property at Bagmane Rio Business Park on Outer Ring Road has been leased for a tenure of 15 years and is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2022. They said that for the property Google will be paying Rs 85 per sq ft. The property is under fitout and marks one of the largest deals signed so far. Including flexible office space in Gurgaon, Google has taken up 2.8 million sq ft of office space in India since the start of the pandemic. Including the country headquarters in Hyderabad, it has total four offices in India. An industry source said that to implement a hybrid work model, Google is exploring flexible offices across various cities. The Overall Overview Of Leasing IndustryDespite the much-talked-about emergence of the work-from-home option after the pandemic, new leases are big signed or old lease agreements are being renewed by occupiers and tenants of large office complexes across the country, including big corporations. With a share of about 58%, it is the technology companies who have led the leasing in India as far as first six months of the year 2022 are concerned. Renewals and renegotiations continue to remain the preferred short-term portfolio strategies of occupiers. AMD and BYJUs have signed over 5 lakh sq ft of office space each in Bengaluru since the coronavirus spread its claws in 2020. ANZ has taken up 6 lakh sq ft and consulting firm Deloitte over 7.5 lakh sq ft in the city. Arpit Mehrotra, MD (Bengaluru) Office Services, South India, Colliers said that the market orientation meter is moving from tenant-friendly to balanced. With 30% of the total absorption, Bengaluru led the Q2, followed by Hyderabad and Chennai. As many corporates are working on the capex light model, flexible space demand has increased. In the southern cities, the tech companies remain dominant and the vacancy level have dropped as well. Due to the combination of pent-up demand and expansion / consolidation-led leasing, the leasing activity in the country is expected to strengthen further in the coming quarter. Meanwhile occupiers are realigning their post-pandemic business strategies. For the official real estate, the Indian IT industry continues to be the leading demand driver. As top companies like TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra have hired 230000 out of total 360000 by total 30 companies, there will be a requirement of 18.5 million sq ft of office space in India. Taking cues from H1 2022, the second half of the year is expected to witness increased momentum in office space pick-up. |
| Posted: 16 Jul 2022 09:58 PM PDT  There is some exciting news coming in for all Kaamwali Bai fans out there.. After generating more than 5 billion views in a short span of time, the formidable team behind Shorts Break has now embarked on a new, adventurous journey of launching an entire web series. And Kaamwali Bai, the surprisingly sensational character that has created ripples across the Youtube Shorts, is the lead protagonist. Take A Break's New Series: Trailer Launched As part of Armoks Media Private Limited‘s production house, Take A Break has just released trailer for a new series, which is having the same stellar cast and crew as that of Shorts Break, the Youtube Shorts channel which features Kaamwali Bai as the lead disruptor. Produced by Monica Prabhudesai, and supported by Pratik Thakur as Executive Producer, this solid team of passionate artists is being led by Ravindra Sarowar who is the Creative Director. Penned by Prashant Kulkarni, the Script Supervisor, the team has Aparna Tandale, who will play the popular character of Kaamwali Bai, along with Sayali Sonule. Prashant is also acting in this new web series, along with other actors: Swamod Swatipramod, Aditya Mangate, Sonal Singh, Sahil Parab, Pratik Gornale. Commenting on this development, Arun Prabhudesai, Founder and Chief Youtuber at Armoks Media Pvt Ltd said, "The success of Shorts Break is phenomenal and larger than life. 5 billion views in a short span have surprised us, humbled us, and made us proud. Now, we are super-excited and thrilled to launch a new web series, where our very own Kaamwali Bai will showcase some extraordinary gigs, and delight her fans. Team is pumped up as the trailer has been launched, and the response is extraordinary. Everyone on the team is giving their 100% to make this new web series a super success. We thank all our fans for their continued patronage and love. The show must go on!" Shooting had started 5 weeks before, and as per available news, the web series will go live on July 24th. There is intense speculation and excitement among the community of fans, which follows each and every update related to Shorts Break and Take A Break channels. Shorts Break: 5 Billion+ Views & Counting The team behind Shorts Break, the Youtube Shorts channel, is working on this new web series under Take A Break Youtube channel. And this is the reason there is so much excitement! Shorts Break has already convinced 10 million+ fans to subscribe to their channel and has generated more than 5 billion views in the last few months. Some of their popular Shorts have amassed 50 million+ views, and the popularity is climbing day after day. The production team behind Shorts Break will continue to make Youtube Shorts, based on the exploits and adventures of Kaamwali Bai, even as the shoot for Take A Break's new web series is in full swing. We will keep you updated, as more details come in. |
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