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CHENNAI, INDIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 July 2025 - OneMagnify, a global leader in marketing, data, and technology solutions, has once again been recognized as a Best Place to Work in India for 2025 -- marking our fourth consecutive year of being certified. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the culture of trust, collaboration, and excellence that our teams continue to nurture and elevate year after year. The certification is based on a comprehensive assessment of workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational practices. OneMagnify India scored significantly above the market average in key areas such as purpose, belonging, leadership, and opportunities for growth. Daniel Raj, Managing Director of OneMagnify India, shared: "It is truly humbling and energizing to see OneMagnify India named a Best Place to Work for the fourth year in a row. This recognition belongs to each and every member of our team, past and present, whose passion, integrity, and commitment to excellence fuel our progress. As we continue to scale, transform, and evolve as a global capability center, we remain grounded in what matters most: our people. I am proud of what we have built, and even more excited about what we will create together in the years ahead. Congratulations to our team, and thank you for making OneMagnify not just a workplace, but a place where people thrive." The Best Places to Work certification is a highly coveted achievement that reflects consistent and intentional dedication to enhancing the employee experience. By earning this recognition, OneMagnify India stands out as one of the top employers in the country, providing a positive and engaging workplace for all its employees. Each year, the Best Places to Work program partners with leading organizations across India and various other countries to help them measure, benchmark, and improve their HR practices. Through this certification, organizations gain access to insights, tools, and expertise needed to drive meaningful and sustainable change in their workplace culture. For more information, visit www.onemagnify.com For more information about the certification program, please visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org. Hashtag: #BestPlacesToWork https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-places-to-work-program/ http://www.twitter/bptw4 https://www.facebook.com/bptw4all/ The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
BENGALURU: After two-and-a-half years' wait, many campus recruits got their jobs in Infosys in October last year, but at least 490 of them from the 2022 batch were laid off last week from the Mysuru campus. Infosys in a statement said all freshers get three attempts to clear the assessment, failing which they will not be able to continue with the organisation. However, a couple of trainees that this newspaper spoke to said it was a stringent assessment and that there was no mention of these three attempts in their offer letters. Have IT companies' assessments changed over the years? No, say H ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Borrowing costs at India's two most rate-sensitive sectors - property and automobiles - are set to head South soon after the central bank Friday made its steepest rate cut since March 2020 and promised ample liquidity in the shape of the lowest cash reserve ratio (CRR) on record. The Nifty Realty index surged nearly 5%, even dwarfing gains for financial stocks, reflecting the likely impact of the big-bang policy moves on home purchases. Home, personal, and car loans tied to external benchmarks, such as the repo rate, will see an immediate downward reduction. However, loans tied to the ...Read More >
LONDON - The Rank Group (LON:RNK) Plc, a British gambling company, announced today the appointment of Mr. Christian Nothhaft as a non-executive director, effective immediately. This change comes as Mr. Chew Seong Aun retires from the board, also effective today. Mr. Nothhaft brings a broad range of experience to the Rank board, including expertise in digital transformation. Alex Thursby, Rank's chairman, expressed confidence in Nothhaft's abilities, stating that his international and strategic experience will be valuable to the company. Nothhaft has a notable background in business managemen ...Read More >
Jamshedpur : XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Accenture to forge a long-term partnership aimed at fostering deeper collaboration between academia and industry. This milestone agreement was signed during Accenture's visit to the XLRI campus and marks a new chapter in the enduring relationship between the two institutions. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior leadership from both sides, including- Fr. S George, Director, XLRI, Prof. Kanagaraj A., Convenor - Placements and Professor of Finance, Prof. Sanjay Patro, Dean - Acad ...Read More >
To boost agroforestry and double farmers' income, the Centre has introduced model rules for tree felling on agricultural land. These rules aim to simplify permissions, promote sustainable land use, and align with climate goals. By registering on the National Timber Management System (NTMS), farmers can gain transparency and access better market prices for their timber, including international markets.The Centre has issued model rules for the felling of trees on agricultural land in a bid to promo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, has been recognized by Great Place To Work® India among India's Best Companies To Work For 2025: Top 100. This recognition follows the company's earlier achievement of being Great Place To Work® Certified™ for 2025. Also Read | Margot Robbie Birthday: Red Carpet Looks of the Actress that You Should Check Out (View Pics). This recognition is considered the most definitive 'Employer-of-Choice' award and is globally acknowledged as the gold standard in identifying great workplace ...Read More >
New Delhi : Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading online learning platform, today announced the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific. In this role, he will lead Coursera's enterprise business across the region, working closely with companies, campuses, and governments to equip students, citizens, and employees with skills for the digital economy. "Ashutosh's deep experience in the region and his work with mission-driven organizations make him an ideal leader to drive Coursera's next phase of growth in Asia Pacific," said Karine Allouche, General Manag ...Read More >
Sunmei Hotels Group has announced the launch of Sunmei Group International (SGI) and three new overseas brands—SHANKEE, PENRO, and LANOU—marking its expansion into the UAE market. The company plans to introduce SHANKEE Hotels, a smart economy brand, to cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. SGI focuses on smart marketing, modular renovations, and intelligent operations, leveraging big data and AI to enhance service and guest experiences. Chairman Ma Yingyao aims to open 100 hotels globally within the next decade, doubling revenue and establishing a strong international presence for Chinese ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics, a defunct subsidiary of the stock exchange NSE, has launched ESG ratings services for listed companies. It marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable business practices in India. Also Read | Startup Growth in India: Country Now Has 1.76 Lakh Registered Startups and 118 Unicorns, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman. NSE Sustainability focuses on assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, providing stakeholders with vital information to make informed decisions. The company NSE Sus ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Nifty 50 appears firmly on track to challenge its record high from last September after breaking out on Thursday from a one-and-a-half-month range-bound activity. Supported by bullish rollover signals from the June derivatives expiry, the index has turned former resistance into fresh support, even as foreign investors continue to pare equity holdings while domestic institutions keep pouring in funds. On Thursday, the bellwether index rose 1.2% to 25,549 on the expiry of the June series of derivatives, decisively breaching the 24,500-25,200 range that it had been stuck in since mid ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will hold a joint protest march of their parties in the city on July 5 against what they allege is imposition of Hindi in the state's schools from Class 1 through the new three-language policy. This will be the first time they will come together on a political platform after Raj Thackeray's decision to quit Shiv Sena to form MNS nearly two decades ago.There has been speculation of a reunion of the estranged cousins for the coming civic polls, and the protest march is being seen as the first step in that direction, reports Chaitanya Marpakwar.Uddhav and Raj had ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4: Amazon is reportedly making changes to how it evaluates its employees, as CEO Andy Jassy said to be focusing more on discipline and performance. The company is now linking its leadership principles with performance reviews. The shift is reportedly part of CEO Jassy's effort to strengthen the company's work culture. It is said to be the first time Amazon has integrated these values into employee evaluations. The updated system will use a three-tiered method to assess how well employees follow Amazon's leadership principles. Amazon managers are said to assess employees based ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the Board meetings of Sher-i- Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) after the Boards were reconstituted recently with Chief Minister as chairman of both the Boards. CM chaired back-to back board meetings here at SKICC Srinagar. He presided over the 19th board meeting of SKICC which was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Administrative Secretaries of Finance, Tourism, DG Planning, Director Tourism, MD JKTDC and ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 28: Pioneering furniture fittings solutions brand Hettich India is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, a recognition that celebrates the company's unwavering commitment to creating an ecosystem where everybody thrives. Also Read | Diljit Dosanjh Concert in Kolkata 2024: Planning to Attend Dil-Luminati Tour, Don't Miss These 5 Must-Try Local Foods. This honor is especially meaningful, with an overwhelming 95% participation from employees helping Hettich India. It reflects a shared commitment to creating a fam ...Read More >
Ranchi, May 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rs 100-crore liquor scam in Jharkhand appears to be linked with a similar racket in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, with central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) likely to expand their probe into the matter. On Tuesday, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jharkhand arrested senior IAS officer and former Excise Secretary Vinay Chaubey and Joint Excise Commissioner Gajendra Singh in connection with the Jharkhand liquor scam. Both officers have already been named as accused in the Chhattisgarh liquor s ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which took over probe into the RCB stampede case registered at Cubbon Park police station, is likely to issue notices to the accused persons Monday, asking them to appear for interrogation.The CID is also preparing to file a petition before the court seeking the body warrant of the four arrested persons, who have been remanded in judicial custody. According to sources, the suspects, including the founder and managing director of DNA Entertainment, T Venkat Vardhan, and KSCA officials, went incommunicado when the special teams arrived to s ...Read More >
Hyderabad - Synchrony is a leading consumer financial services company providing customers with innovative savings and premium credit solutions. Synchrony has been ranked #2 among India's Best Companies to Work For™ 2025 by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. This prestigious recognition, revealed at the awards ceremony on June 25, 2025, solidifies Synchrony's standing as a top employer of choice in India, underscoring its ongoing commitment to creating a high-trust, high-performance workplace culture that champions innovation, flexibility, and employee well-being. ...Read More >
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), along with the First Lady of the State, Anagha Parnaik interacted with members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from across the State during a special event held at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Friday. According to the Press release from the Raj Bhawan, the Governor and the First Lady of the State visited exhibitions set up by various SHGs. They were deeply impressed by the rich display of traditional craftsmanship, organic produce, and innovative products. As a gesture of encouragement, the ...Read More >
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 December 2024 - Long recognised as a land of luxury, Hong Kong has levelled up its luxury hub appeal following the Leaders of Luxury Summit 2024. Organised by Robb Report Hong Kong, the summit brought together luxury industry titans to discuss pivotal topics that "Redefine Luxury Through a Global Lens" at Regent Hong Kong on November 26-28, 2024. According to the latest "2024 Billionaire Census" report from Altrata, the city is currently world's no. 2 with the highest number of billionaires. The city is expected to have 22.4% more ultra-high-net-wor ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he looks forward to further strengthening India-Italy strategic partnership by closely working together with the country. Goyal is in Italy on a two-day official visit, after completing his engagements in France which focused on strengthening India-France economic cooperation. "Honoured to be hosted for a delightful dinner by H.E. @Antonio_Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign A ...Read More >
New Delhi - Incuspaze, India's leading workspace solution provider acquires VSKOUT, a B2B SaaS solution offering curated data analytics for commercial real estate (CRE), in a strategic move to enhance and integrate high-tech capabilities. Founded in 2016, VSKOUT has emerged as a trusted name in real estate data services, known for its proprietary analytics tools, data mapping capabilities, and deep insights into India's commercial real estate landscape. The deal is structured as a combination of cash and equity swap. Combining Incuspaze's expansive pan-India footprint spanning 50 locations a ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and Mandai Wildlife Group have joined hands to enhance the country's appeal as a top travel destination by co-creating customer experiences through exclusive privileges, and spotlighting the crucial work of wildlife conservation for the planet. The partnership will also extend assistance from SIA in transferring animals from Singapore's wildlife parks to accredited zoos across the world. As part of efforts to boost inbound travel from key international markets, SIA has announced to provide its customers with curated wildlife experiences, exclusive c ...Read More >
New Delhi: Priya Nair will become the first woman CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) effective August 1, 2025, with India's largest FMCG firm announcing her appointment on Thursday. Nair, currently President, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever, has been appointed for five years. She replaces Rohit Jawa who will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025 to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey, the FMCG major said in a statement. Jawa took over as the CEO and MD of HUL in 2023. Nair will also join the HUL Board, subject to necessary approvals, and continue to be a m ...Read More >
PNN Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15: eSearch Logix has officially introduced its highly anticipated SEO platform, RanksPro. This all-in-one SEO toolkit is set to revolutionize how agencies, marketers, and businesses oversee and scale their SEO strategies. The experts at eSearch Logix kept their focus on precision engineering while crafting this efficient, user-friendly SEO tool. RanksPro combines a complete suite of SEO features under a single dashboard, simplifying accessibility for the users. It minimizes the handling of multiple subscriptions and brings workflow automation and data ...Read More >
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17: HCL Healthcare, India Leading Employer Healthcare Provider, has been certified as a Great Place To Work® for the fifth consecutive year (July 2025 - July 2026). This continued recognition reinforces the company deep-rooted commitment to building a high-trust, high-performance workplace culture. In addition to the certification, HCL Healthcare has also been ranked among India Top 40 Mid-Sized Workplaces 2025, by the Great Place To Work® Institute--marking a significant milestone in its journey to becoming the employer of choice in healthcare. Congratula ...Read More >
Umwelt.Ai has partnered with PeopleStrong to enhance employee experiences and streamline HR processes through advanced AI-driven engagement solutions. This collaboration combines Umwelt.Ai’s cutting-edge analytics and sentiment analysis with PeopleStrong’s expertise in Human Capital Management (HCM), delivering real-time insights to tackle workforce challenges. The partnership aims to boost employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity, aligning with the rapid growth of India’s employee engagement market. Umwelt.Ai’s CEO Vishal Chopra emphasized its role in fostering dynamic workplaces, w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Coursera, Inc., one of the world's largest online learning platforms, unveiled its annual learner trends for India, based on insights from over 27 million registered learners. This year, India surpassed Europe in the total number of learners on Coursera, highlighting the ambition and commitment of Indian learners to upskill and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global workforce. Two key trends emerged in 2024: an unprecedented demand for GenAI learning and a growing preference for role-specific content to prepare for specific jobs. According to Microsoft's Work Trend Index 202 ...Read More >