Mumbai, Maharashtra, 23^rd April 2024: Learning Links Foundation and Cisco hosted the Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program conclave in Mumbai, commemorating the accomplishments of the initiative. Aligned with the Government of India’s objective of fostering inclusive growth, the Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Its mission is to enable women from low-income households to realize their entrepreneurial dreams by establishing their own micro-enterprises.

Since its establishment in 2023, the program has supported more than 12,000 aspiring women entrepreneurs across three states: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. In the ongoing year of 2024-25, the program remains committed to empowering an additional 12,000 women, with a particular emphasis on the states where it has already made a significant impact. Specifically, it has provided training and grants to over 8,000 and 1,200 women entrepreneurs, respectively, in these states.

Smt. Kusum Balsaraf, Project Advisor, Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM), Government of Maharashtra, was the Chief Guest and the keynote speaker at the conclave. In 2023-24, the Learning Links Foundation forged a collaborative partnership with MAVIM, aimed at jointly extending their efforts to provide comprehensive support to women entrepreneurs. Through this collaboration, a total of 1,712 women have been reached and positively impacted. During the event, Smt. Kusum Balsaraf inaugurated an exhibition of stalls hosted by women entrepreneurs from the program, showcasing their products. The Hon’ble Chief Guest also awarded certificates to a few women entrepreneurs who received the micro-grant from Mumbai and Pune under the Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program.

The event also featured the digital launch of the Success Stories booklet by Ms. Rohini Kamath, Program Manager, Social Innovation & Investment, Cisco, followed by an address to the participants delivered by Mr. Vinay Inamdar, Director for Strategic Enterprise, Cisco.

The Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program provides aspiring women entrepreneurs holistic training and handholding support, including e-knowledge about legal matters and compliance related to micro-enterprises, government schemes designed for micro-entrepreneurs, and digital skills that can help them reach more customers. It also encourages them to join self-help groups (SHGs) and cooperatives so they can get the best price for their products.

“The Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program is a highly innovative initiative that must persist in its dedication to supporting women in Maharashtra, as empowering women entrepreneurs will not only enhance economic growth but also foster greater participation of women in the workforce, thereby driving societal progress and gender equality. The Government of Maharashtra extends its wholehearted endorsement to the collaborative initiative between Cisco and Learning Links Foundation, recognizing its targeted efforts to promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship.,” said Smt. Kusum Balsaraf, Project Advisor, Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM), Government of Maharashtra.

“Women entrepreneurs are instrumental in achieving the Government of India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat,’ signifying a developed and progressive nation. Keeping this in mind, it is crucial to provide women with relevant training and support from the outset, equipping them to thrive in a dynamic and competitive business landscape. Cisco takes immense pride in being part of this program, a focused effort aimed at digitally and financially empowering women entrepreneurs in India.”, said Mr. Harish Krishnan, Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer of Cisco India & SAARC Cisco.

“Learning Links Foundation acknowledges the vital role of entrepreneurship in securing the financial independence of women and harnessing their potential to drive economic growth in the nation. We extend our appreciation to Cisco and MAVIM for their support of this initiative. The Cisco-LLF Women Entrepreneurship Program is poised to have a lasting impact on the lives of women entrepreneurs and their families, fostering long-term empowerment and prosperity.,” said Mr. Sudeep Dube, Senior Vice President, Learning Links Foundation.

ACMIT has also inducted Prof Brahma as a member of their Academic Council.

Professor Brahma said: “It is an absolute honour. I look forward to making significant contribution in the global education sector as a member of ACMIT Academic Council.”

Professor Brahma is a two-time Sahityakosh Samman winning author of 10 books. His latest book Bharat, A Luxe Story was launched by the Ambassador of Brazil to India, HE Kenneth Feli Haczynski Da Nobrega. Bharat, A Luxe Story is an authoritative, research-based anthology of essays exploring various facets of luxury from the perspectives of Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, History, and Economics, revolving around Bharat, that is India, to find a deeper meaning of luxe beyond the myopic ‘price tag’. The book explores the centuries-old love affair between Bharat and global luxury brands. The book will be launched later this year in the UK by Professor John Strachan, Pro Vice Chancellor of Bath Spa University during Prof Brahma’s annual visit as a Research Fellow.

Professor Brahma is a luxury commentator, podcaster, columnist, academician, communication, and brand strategist with over two decades of industry and academic experience. He is a Visiting Research Fellow of Bath Business School, UK and Dean and Professor of NSHM Media School and NSHM Design School in India. He is a former Professor and Dean and Director at Adamas University in India. He is a TEDx Speaker on the mythic value of luxury. Prof Brahma is an award-winning business communications leader, specialising in strategic and crisis communications. He was head of CSR, Corporate Communications and Branding in a Tata group company. He has held several leadership positions in English print media rising to the level of Chief Editor. He is an alumnus of — IIM Calcutta, St Xavier’s College (Calcutta), Sri Satya Sai University, MICA (Ahmedabad), University of Calcutta, Bath Spa University, UK, and University of Cambridge – Judge Business School.

In the doctorate citation ACMIT stated: “Professor Brahma, your work embodies the values and principles that we hold at ACMIT, and we believe that conferring upon you this Honorary Doctorate is a fitting acknowledgment of your remarkable accomplishments. This recognition is a testament to your outstanding contributions and your dedication to advancing knowledge. We are truly honored to recognize your exceptional contributions, and we are excited to welcome you into our esteemed community of scholars and thought leaders.”

American Council on Management and Information Technology (ACMIT) is a Delaware, US-based non-governmental, independent, and international accreditation, ranking and rating agency working to enrich the knowledge and expertise of universities, colleges, education providers, teachers, students, corporate entities, and individuals alike in these domains, with the goal of promoting growth and success for the education industry and the broader economy.

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Euronics, renowned as India’s premier public washroom automation accessory brand, orchestrated the highly anticipated ECCL Season 2, aiming to foster camaraderie and promote physical fitness among corporate employees. Established in 2002, Euronics has solidified its position as a leader in the public washroom automation accessories segment, serving diverse sectors such as IT, hospitality, commercial buildings, airports, industries, and retail spaces.

The Delhi-NCR leg of ECCL Season 2 witnessed intense competition among corporate giants, featuring esteemed names including NBCC, CPWD, PVR INOX, Shapoorji Pallonji, CBRE, JLL, Savills, Blue Star, Godrej Properties, Bharti Realty, and many more.

GPM Architects secured their path to victory with an exemplary display of cricketing prowess, culminating in a dominant performance in the final match. After a series of intense encounters, including nail-biting semi-finals, GPM Architects emerged as the first finalist with a commendable net run rate of 6.935.

In the finale, facing off against Design Forum International, GPM Architects showcased their bowling expertise, limiting their opponents to an average score of 65/6 in 8 overs. With a target in sight, GPM Architects executed an aggressive batting strategy, chasing down the score in just 4.3 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Shivam Tiwari’s remarkable innings of 39 runs off 13 balls further solidified their victory, clinching the championship title for GPM Architects.

As a recognition of their achievement, GPM Architects was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 along with the prestigious championship trophy. Meanwhile, the runner-up, Design Forum International, received a cash prize of Rs. 25,000.

The matches were held over two days at the Wisteria Sports Club in Baliawas, Gurugram, witnessing an enthusiastic turnout of over 3000 spectators, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the tournament.

Viknesh Jain, CEO & MD of Euronics, expressed his excitement about ECCL’s success, highlighting its transformation into a celebrated tradition in the corporate world. He emphasized the league’s role in promoting camaraderie and fostering a new era of corporate sports culture in India.

Looking ahead, Euronics plans to expand the ECCL to additional cities, including Mumbai and Ahmedabad, aiming to organize a grand finale titled “Super ECCL,” where champions from various cities will compete for the ultimate championship title.

About Euronics:

Founded in 2002, Euronics stands as India’s foremost public washroom automation accessory brand, committed to delivering innovative products and services to its diverse clientele. With a focus on product innovation and technological excellence, Euronics has earned the trust of Fortune 500 companies and over 5 lac leading Indian corporations.

Game theory is a mathematical framework used to analyze and model strategic interactions between rational decision-makers. It explores how individuals or entities make decisions when their outcomes depend on the decisions of others. Game theory originated in economics but has since been applied to various fields such as political science, biology, sociology, and computer science.

At its core, game theory addresses situations where the outcome of one’s actions depends on the actions of others, and each participant seeks to maximize their utility or payoff.

Role in Politics

Game theory can offer valuable insights into various aspects of Indian politics, including electoral strategies, coalition formation, policy-making, and inter-party dynamics. Here are some ways game theory can be applied to Indian politics:

Electoral Strategies: Game theory helps analyze the strategic behavior of political parties and candidates during elections. Parties may strategically target specific regions or demographics, adjust campaign messaging, or form alliances to maximize their chances of winning seats.

Coalition Formation: India’s political landscape is characterized by the formation of multi-party coalitions due to the diverse nature of its electorate. Game theory can help understand the incentives and bargaining dynamics behind coalition formation, including the distribution of ministerial positions and policy concessions.

Votebank Politics: In India, parties often appeal to specific demographic groups or communities (such as caste or religious groups) to secure their support. Game theory can explain the strategic considerations behind vote bank politics, including the trade-offs between appealing to different groups and the risk of alienating certain segments of the electorate.

Strategic Alliances: Political parties may form pre-election or post-election alliances to improve their electoral prospects. Game theory helps analyze the strategic calculations involved in forming alliances, including considerations of ideological compatibility, electoral arithmetic, and distribution of power within the alliance.

Policy-making and Reforms: Game theory can shed light on the challenges of policy-making and reform implementation in a diverse and fragmented political environment like India. Political actors must navigate complex incentives and trade-offs, balancing short-term political gains with long-term policy objectives.

Inter-party Dynamics: Game theory provides a framework for understanding the interactions between political parties in parliament, including coalition dynamics, opposition strategies, and bargaining over legislative outcomes. It can help explain phenomena such as logrolling, strategic obstructionism, and cooperative behavior in the legislative process.

Electoral Systems: Different electoral systems, such as first-past-the-post (FPTP) and proportional representation (PR), create different incentives for political parties and voters. Game theory helps analyze the strategic implications of different electoral systems for party competition, voter behavior, and representation.

By applying game-theoretic concepts and models to Indian politics, analysts can gain a deeper understanding of the strategic dynamics shaping electoral outcomes, coalition politics, policy decisions, and inter-party interactions in one of the world’s largest and most complex democracies.

Suresh Kumar, PGDIB (LIBA); M.Sc IB (London)

KPM Analytics – CEO & MD

www.kpmesolutions.com

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Key Directives by Reserve Bank of India (RBI):

The new RBI guidelines forbid card issuers from entering into agreements restricting customers’ access to services offered by other card networks. Consequently, card issuers are mandated to offer eligible customers the choice to select from multiple card networks during card issuance. Existing cardholders will also have this option during their next card renewal.

Rationale behind the Initiative:

RBI’s decision stems from its scrutiny of arrangements between card networks and issuers that were found to impede customers’ freedom of choice in selecting card networks. However, these guidelines exclude credit card issuers with an active card issuance count of Rs 10 lakh or less. Similarly, issuers operating on their proprietary authorized card networks are not covered under these regulations. Notably, RBI had issued a draft circular to this effect in July of the previous year (2023).

As per the notification issued by the NTA on Monday, the responsibility of conducting the CUET PG 2024 examination for admission to postgraduate courses at Central Universities and other educational institutions has been entrusted to the National Testing Agency. The CUET PG examination for this year is scheduled to be held between March 11 and March 15. Candidates who have applied to appear for this examination can find the information regarding the allocation of exam cities through the official website of CUET PG at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.

Download CUET PG 2024 Examination City Slip: Steps to Follow

The NTA has released the city slip for the CUET PG 2024 examination. Candidates appearing for this examination can check their exam city using the following steps:

1. Visit the official website of CUET PG at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘Sign In’ option.
3. Sign in by entering your application number, password, and the captcha code appearing on the screen.
4. Then click on the “Advanced information for allotment of exam centre city” option on the screen.
5. Upon doing so, the city slip for the CUET PG examination will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download or save the city slip for future reference. You can also choose to print it if desired.

Among the luminaries are Neha Joshi, renowned for her portrayal of Krishna Devi Vajpayee in “Atal”, Yogesh Tripathi, celebrated as Daroga Happu Singh in “Happu Ki Ultan Paltan”, and Rohitashv Gour, beloved for his role as Manmohan Tiwari in “Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain”. Neha Joshi, reflecting on her early days, shared, “Upon my arrival in Mumbai, I found temporary refuge as a paying guest affectionately known as ‘Aaji’. However, unforeseen circumstances led me to embark on a tumultuous journey, hopping between four to five different residences over the subsequent year.”

Yogesh Tripathi recollects his humble beginnings, stating, “My initial days in Mumbai saw me sleeping at various railway stations for nearly four days, until I found my footing. I arrived in 2005 with aspirations and determination, eventually securing a humble abode in Vashi.”

Rohitashv Gour fondly remembers his first dwelling, remarking, “My initial residence, a modest 180-square-foot room shared with three fellow aspirants, witnessed the camaraderie of our struggles and aspirations. It became a symbol of my growth as both an actor and an individual.”

These anecdotes of resilience and perseverance serve as testaments to the indomitable spirit of these actors. Join them on their journey every Monday to Friday, as they grace the screens in “Atal” at 8:00 pm, “Happu Ki Ultan Paltan” at 10:00 pm, and “Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain” at 10:30 pm, exclusively on &TV!

If you also want to get separate monthly income apart from your salary, then today we will tell you about the Monthly Passive Income Scheme. This is a kind of investment option. It helps you to earn money every month.

Many fixed schemes are included in monthly passive income. You can easily earn money through these schemes.

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme is a very good option. This is a saving program. In this you have to invest a lump sum and later some part of it is received as monthly income. The interest received in this scheme is transferred to the savings account of the post office.

Let us tell you that currently the interest rate in this scheme is 7.4 percent.

Long-Term Government Bond

Long-Term Government Bonds are also a very popular option for investment. You can earn monthly through investment in this. If you want to take less risk then this bond is a very good option. In this, interest is received on the investment amount every month. Let us tell you that its maturity tenure is 5 to 40 years.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

You can also avail regular income by investing in Systematic Withdrawal Plan. In this you can avail the benefit of regular income. Let us tell you that in this plan you can make withdrawals from mutual funds at regular intervals. This is a very good option for regular income apart from your salary.

Equity Share Dividend

If you invest in the stock market, you can also increase your monthly income through equity share dividend. Even if you invest in a high dividend yield, it also diversifies your portfolio.

Annual Plan

Indian life insurance companies offer many annuity plans. In this you can earn income by taking less risk. In this you have to invest a lump sum to maintain a fixed income. Before investing, you must keep in mind your financial goals.