Month: March 2023

NIPS Hotel Management, Kolkata, has been ranked No.1 for Hotel Management Training by Times Best Institute for Studies West Bengal 2022-23! NIPS has also been named the top college in Eastern India by the Pioneer newspaper for four years in a row. NIPS was also awarded “Best International Placement Award” in Bangkok, Thailand for the 2019-2020 academic year. These incredible accomplishments are testament to hard work and dedication of everyone at NIPS and their sheer commitment to providing exceptional education and career prospects to their students.

 

Since 1993, NIPS has been offering a diverse range of programs across its four campuses, including three-year Degree programs, Diploma programs, 6 – 9 months Certificate programs, and Master's courses. Additionally, the institute provides students with the opportunity to earn international certificates and diplomas from reputed foreign institutes.

 

The institute is noted for assigning students to excellent internships and placements programmes, especially in nations like the USA, France, Germany and many more countries globally. Graduates from this Institute are given excellent positions in various industries, both in India and abroad, working for renowned multinational corporations such as Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival, American Cruise, Sodexo, and more. NIPS students are either permanently settled overseas or are employed there in nations like the US, England, France, Canada, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, etc.

 

Under the admirable guidance of Mr. Vivek Pathak, the Founder and Managing Director of NIPS, the modest endeavour has grown into a legacy. Emphasizing the importance of fostering students' wide ranging competences at NIPS Hotel Management, he stated, “The institution prioritizes shaping the students' personalities, sharing international exposure, and imparting valuable skills through case studies and academic progress evaluations. Our goal is to build confidence, equip students with decision-making, and get them ready for the hospitality industry.”

 

Mr Pathak has been honoured as Time Business Leader of the East, Times of India, for his significant contribution to the expansion and success of the hospitality sector. 

 

NIPS Hotel Management Institute has earned a reputation for producing top-notch executives, chefs, managers, entrepreneurs, mixologists, wine specialists, cruise managers, food and product experts, and more. Some of the students of the institute who achieved the opportunity to work at the best places and departments are Prateek Basu, currently working at the Sandals Resort as an Executive Chef in Dover, Christ Church, Barbados. Another student, Biswadip Pal is in the post of Vice President at HDFC Bank Ltd in Bangalore, India. One of the others, Anand Singh working as an Executive Chef at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. Rakhi Mukherjee working at Marriott Vacation Club in Bantry, Ireland. Nishut Prinja pursuing a career with Emirates in Dubai. UAE, Varun Gupta, Franchise Owner as well as Operator at Bottle O Kiara in Perth, Western Australia. Shaon Sen is an Executive Sous Chef at The Star Sydney in Sydney, Australia. Medhatithi was designated General Manager at Namah Resort – Jim Corbett, A Radisson Individual located at Uttarakhand, India. 

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Croma, India’s first and trusted Omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, has announced its most awaited Summer Sale, offering customers a chance to avail a host of offers on a wide range of home appliances. The expectation of early onset of summer and scorching heat and sweltering temperatures have made this Summer Sale an opportunity to get homes ready to tackle the heat.              

Customers can avail of up to 45% off on a wide range of air conditioners, room coolers, refrigerators, and much more during the Summer Sale. Croma has introduced a wide range of Air conditioners to choose from. Customers can pick from 350+ ACs, 450+ refrigerators with exchange & upgrade benefits, cashback offers and up to 18-month EMI options.

 

From split ACs starting at just Rs. 27,990 to Room Coolers starting at Rs. 5,990, and Croma Frost Free Refrigerators starting at Rs. 21,990, the Summer Sale has everything for everyone to beat the heat.  For customers seeking upgrade to larger refrigerators there are Side-by-Side 630L Convertible Refrigerators starting at just Rs. 64,990. Customers can get expert advice from staff at Croma stores for the right cooling solution which fits their need.

 

But that's not just all! The Summer Sale also offers incredible deals on Juicer Mixer Grinders, Fans, and other appliances. Croma has left no stone unturned in providing customers with the best deals and the latest technology this summer.

 

Croma's Magical Summer Sale offers customers significant discounts on a range of appliances and provides a glimpse into the last year’s hottest trends in North Indian cities. According to Croma's summer trends last year, a majority of AC buyers 59% preferred 1.5 ton, with New Delhi having the highest percentage of 75%, while 6% of buyers opted for 2-tonnage ACs, primarily in Kolkata and Gurgaon. Window ACs were most popular in New Delhi with 41% as compared to other cities. On the other hand, Frost Free refrigerators <300L saw the highest penetration in Noida 31 %, while Mumbai and Noida saw the highest penetration of Refrigerator Frost Free >400L with 16%. In the case of Side-by-Side refrigerators, Gurgaon had the highest penetration rate of 8%. Interestingly, half of the refrigerators sold were purchased using card payments.

Go and shop for your desired electronic appliances from the Summer Sale at Croma stores, croma.com or on Tata Neu. Do not miss out on this opportunity to upgrade your appliances and experience the best technology offered. Get ready to beat the heat this summer with Croma's unbeatable deals and discounts.

                

India has put a lot of work into establishing robust plans and activities that are in line to accomplish sustainable growth over the past year to stand out at the top in terms of its ESG commitment. Deliberating on the collective accomplishments and navigating the road ahead toward circular sustainability, ET Edge, an initiative of The Economic Times hosted the 5th Edition of The Economic Times Global Sustainability Alliance 2^nd edition of ESG & Net Zero Summit 2022 on 16^th December at the Taj Land’s End, Mumbai.

 

The summit witnessed the august gathering of industry stalwarts, leaders, and pioneers under one roof coming together to discuss the accomplishments as well as the way forward in the direction of ESG as an opportunity and Net-Zero’s future. 

 

Initiating the dialogue at the summit, Mr. Nadir Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Industries & Godrej Agrovet delivered an engaging address on ESG being a shared value and not a cost. He said “ESG is just not a cost. It’s a shared value and needs to combine with a business goal to create a sustainable world. Our goal is to ensure good health through sanitation, education, and environmental sustainability and we strive to achieve it by 2025.”

 

Speaking on accelerating decarbonization, Mr. Godrej stated, “As we are leading the G20, which has a common policy toward decarbonization, it’s an opportunity. We need to address cost competitiveness and accelerate decarbonization.”

 

Rajat Gupta, Senior Partner, McKinsey said, “In India, 75-80 percent of industries emit immeasurable CO2. So, it’s an opportunity for intensive decarbonization. This decade is crucial. There are 7 areas which will require work. It’s about hydrogen, material circularity, renewables, agriculture, and so on. India as a country can create around 290 billion tonnes of carbon space for the world.”

 

The number of countries announcing pledges to accomplish Net-Zero emissions over the coming decades continues to grow. The COP27 opened a new historic milestone with financing loss and damage while laying the foundation for mitigation. Speaking on Carving a pathway to the Global Net-Zero Vision, Amb T.S. Tirumurti, Former Permanent Representative of India, United Nations said, “The context for climate action has indeed changed extensively in the past years. In midst of shifting world order, the energy crisis is accelerating at a rapid pace. While financing climate action, there is an innovative accounting.”

 

“Technology development and transfer will be crucial to meet the COP27 commitments. We have a great opportunity to build a decarbonized India. Looking at Net-Zero, Net-Zero 2050 will be a collective global effort,” he further added.

 

Policymakers are aware of and stressing the need to conserve the environment while moving toward the next phase of growth and development and looking at the sustainable use of natural resources while making the most of the Net-Zero opportunity present in hand. Sharing his thoughts Mr. Sameer Unhale, State Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission, Govt. of Maharashtra said, “There is a great opportunity for collaboration and to connect with stakeholders for a collective effort towards mitigating climate change and accelerating decarbonization.”

 

Over the years, with the efforts of the present government, India has developed itself as a key ally for global country partners to accomplish collective Net-Zero goals and fulfill their pledges made at COP27. Speaking on India’s prominence during the Country Leaders’ Dialogue, Diedrah Kelly, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai, India stated, “Canada is abundant in diversified energy sources and we are fortunate to have a good capacity in place to support India’s growing energy needs as well as help identify technologies to optimize the country’s capacity.”

 

Achim Fabig, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai, India accentuated the long-standing relationship between Germany and India. He expressed “India and Germany go way long back in their association with green energy. We look forward to PM Modi's ambitious capacity generation mission by 2040.”

 

Among the ESG-trendsetters who were present at the event were IBM, Jindal Steel and Power, Bayer, ERM, Capgemini, Ramboll, and Corteva.

 

Arun Biswas, Managing Partner for Sustainability Consulting, IBM Consulting Asia-Pacific stressed the need for aligning innovation and sustainability. He said, “It is important to think about the next set of innovations in terms of technology to take forward the decarbonization journey. Sustainability will necessitate enablers and products that are less carbon-intensive will be key in addressing many environmental issues.”

 

Speaking on the need for advancement in green technology to enable energy transformation, Naveen Ahlawat, Head of Coal Gasification Projects, Green Hydrogen CCSU, Head Marketing-Coal Chemical Business, Jindal Steel & Power stated, “We aim to leverage blue hydrogen for our plant operations. There are a lot of options that are explored for the same. As for green hydrogen, availability is the need of the hour. The Indian steel industry has done a commendable job of embracing green steel manufacturing which is sustainable and holds a future that will be optimized yet sustainable. We must work in the right direction and have a long way to go.”

BANGALORE, India, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allstate India is proud to announce its membership in the Kincentric India Best Employers Club for the year 2023. This exclusive club recognizes organizations that have consistently demonstrated their commitment to building differentiated experiences for their employees.

Membership in the Kincentric India Best Employers Club is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes a review of the last three years' certifications and an in-depth analysis of the people processes in place. This evaluation is designed to understand the longevity of the initiatives and practices that member organizations have put in place to create a positive employee experience.

“We are honored to be a part of the Kincentric Best Employers Club,” said Chetan Garga, Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Allstate India. “Our people are our most valuable asset, and we are continuously improving the workplace experience.”

Kincentric measures organizations on employee engagement, agility, leadership, and talent focus. It does a rigorous review of three years of certifications, plus a comprehensive analysis to determine the longevity of initiatives and practices. Allstate India was also recognized as Kincentric Best Employer in 2020 and 2021.

Allstate India was also recently recognized by People Business as one of the Top 50 Companies with Great Managers in India for its commitment to managerial excellence. The recognition highlights Allstate India's efforts to develop strong leadership capabilities and promote continuous learning and development among its managers.

·         Achieves 100% diversity at Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF) constituting women and PWD (specially-abled) in their workforce

·         Accelerates IDE agenda by achieving over 50% diversity at shop floor in 15 of their 27 manufacturing units in India in line with the global IWD theme of embracing equity

 

Pernod Ricard India (PRI), a global leader in the wine and spirit industry, celebrated the milestone of being a gender equitable organization with more than 40% women representation in its leadership. Accelerating the realization of the organisation’s diversity goals for 2030, the company has enhanced its recruitment processes, introduced multiple interventions and programs across its operations in the last two years. As a result, Pernod Ricard India has achieved a significant increase in diversity yardstick with 50% of all new employees being diversity candidates in the last one year. Representing strong, diverse voices and perspectives at every level, the company also marked 50% representation of women and diverse workforce on the shop floor in over 15 of their 27 manufacturing units in India. Aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and company’s 2030 roadmap, this IDE milestone follows a long-standing commitment to driving inclusion of all genders, abilities and other intersectionalities in the workplace.

 

Speaking on this International Women’s Day, Nitu Bhushan, CHRO, Pernod Ricard India said, “We began our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) journey in 2020 with a strong ambition and an aim to set industry benchmarks for more organizations to follow. We believe that promoting an inclusive culture, diversity of thought and equity among our employees can unearth insights that can potentially spur exponential business growth. Our dedication to establishing a diverse workplace through numerous high-impact policies, sensitization and mentorship programs is designed to nurture an environment where employees feel secure, grow, and bring their true selves to work. We are thrilled to have made a strong start and we will continue to further our vision of fostering an inclusive and convivial workplace for people beyond genders.”

 

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity is central to Pernod Ricard India’s strategic framework. Setting a stellar example of this commitment, Pernod Ricard India Foundation, the CSR arm of the company, is today being led by 100% diverse workforce constituting women and persons with disabilities (PWD). This year the company has also achieved 70% diversity at shopfloor in its workforce across 8 of 27 manufacturing units in India.  

 

Speaking on gender equitable workforce, Zainab Patel, Chief- IDE, Pernod Ricard India said “Gender equity is positively correlated with the profitability of a company, value creation and outperforming competitors. Companies with more women on their boards tend to outperform their competitors in return on equity, return on sales, return on capital, share performance, and stock price growth – this is the IDE story at Pernod Ricard India”.

 

To further its IDE agenda, Pernod Ricard India has rolled out immersive training sessions, sensitization, and mentorship programs to drive inclusivity and equity across the ecosystem. Initiatives such as gender-neutral washrooms, disability accessibility space, wellness and faith room for employees are part of the larger ID&E goal of the company. To enable an empowering work environment for LGBTQI+ employees, programs such as Redressal Group, Allyship Program with Pride Circle, Employee Resource Group for the community members and Micro-learning Capsule for sharing pride journey have been instituted. Apart from this, the company has also formed IDE Council which is chaired by the MD of the company and focuses on aspects such as career after break, skilling, unique mentorship programs and other inclusivity programs for women and people with disabilities.

To make it big this International Women’s Day, this council has introduced ‘Back to Spirit’ initiative for women who have taken a break from their career and want to get back to work. In the next phase, this program will be extended to members of all genders and orientations. Taking cognizance of existing sub-conscious biases against LGBTQI+ community, the company has also worked on modules that educate the employees on language and drama-based training to sensitive employees across the ecosystem. To make the workplace more inclusive for PWDs, the company has structured audits that help in identifying roles for specialized skill opening doors for the community members- while bringing them into mainstream employment.

 

Pernod Ricard India has long been challenging stereotypes and writing its own story in the traditionally male-dominated alco-bev industry. The company will continue to advance diversity narrative by stepping up its efforts to establish a fair, balanced, and convivial workplace.