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UP Police Teams Up with Amazon to Combat Online Scams

The Uttar Pradesh Police and Amazon India have joined forces to combat the increasing rise of online shopping scams. The two entities are launching consumer education and awareness campaigns and initiating collaborative projects that aim to give consumers greater confidence while shopping online. The initiatives will also raise awareness about safe shopping practices and protect online consumers from fraudulent activities. Special initiatives aimed at educating women about online safety, including identity theft and online financial fraudulence, are also part of the strategic programs. By teaming up with the Uttar Pradesh Police, Amazon India hopes to promote secure online shopping and foster a trustworthy digital space. The partnership will not only enable the identification of fraudulent activities but also educate a vast section of consumers.

Amazon India is an e-commerce giant and subsidiary of Amazon, known for providing online shopping, streaming, and web services.

Chetan Krishnaswamy is the Vice President of Public Policy at Amazon India, who believes that an association with the Uttar Pradesh Police will promote awareness about online scams and frauds. The collaboration aims to embody their shared mission of fostering a trustworthy digital space while enhancing online safety.

In conclusion, the Uttar Pradesh Police and Amazon India have embarked on a partnership that seeks to increase consumer confidence in online shopping. The goal is to create a digital space that is free from scams and frauds, wherein consumers can safely shop online. With a shared mission of promoting a secure online community, the Uttar Pradesh Police and Amazon India are committed to educating a vast base of consumers and fostering a trustworthy digital space.

SKF India & Ambuja Cement Foundation Collaborate to Establish Skill Development Centre in Rajasthan

SKF India and Ambuja Cement Foundation have partnered to establish a skill development centre in Pali, Rajasthan. This centre has been launched to educate and train young people in the region to better their chances of finding employment. Under the YES (Youth Empowerment at SKF) CSR initiative, the skill development centre has classrooms and labs equipped with models and cut sections of two-wheelers and four-wheelers to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge. The courses offered at the centre are ASDA certified and include vocational training on automobile technician, maintenance and repair, personality development, management skills, and entrepreneurship skills. The YES program aims to reach out to underprivileged youth, with a special focus on girls, and equip them with industry-relevant technical and behavioural skills, thereby improving their employability in technology, automotive and manufacturing industries, or helping them become micro-entrepreneurs.

SKF India Limited is India’s leading technology and solutions provider of bearings and services across the industrial and automotive sectors. On the other hand, Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) is a section 8 company established in 1993 as the CSR arm of Ambuja Cements Limited. With a team of over 1400+ development professionals, ACF has been working with and for the rural communities in 53 districts across 12 states, with a population outreach of 2.8 million.

Manish Bhatnagar is the Managing Director of SKF India Ltd who has been working on the skilling program for many years with an aim to bridge the skills gap that exists across the industry value chain and make the youth industry-ready and employable. Ravi Nayse, Vice President, of Ambuja Cement Foundation, has stated that the partnership with SKF India reflects their shared vision of empowering individuals through skill development and creating a sustainable impact in the community.

Home Credit India and Indian Development Foundation Conclude Successful Financial Literacy Initiative ‘Saksham’ with 30,000 Beneficiary Women and Girls Educated

Home Credit India, a local consumer finance provider, has successfully concluded its Financial Literacy CSR initiative Saksham in collaboration with Indian Development Foundation. The project aimed to provide basic financial education to marginalized women and girls in order to empower them to make informed financial decisions. Nearly 30,000 women were covered through 605 financial literacy workshops conducted mainly in the north, west, and east regions of India. Topics covered in the Saksham curriculum included budgeting, savings, credit worthiness, and investment planning. Home Credit India considers financial literacy to be an essential component of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) pillar and has engaged with over three million people through its in-house ‘Paise Ki Paathshala’ microsite, blogs, and social media campaigns.

Home Credit India is a consumer finance provider that offers loans for two-wheelers, mobile phones, and home appliances. They are committed to providing customers with simple and fast loan experiences and empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions through their financial literacy initiatives.

Dr. Narayan Iyer is the CEO of the Indian Development Foundation (IDF), a private non-profit organization that has been working on education and skill development for decades. As an implementation partner for the Saksham initiative, they helped to provide financial education to nearly 30,000 marginalized women and girls in India.

Karnataka government’s education experiments to spark societal reactions: Chief Minister

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, criticized the new Congress government’s experiments in the education sector, particularly the revision of textbooks. He stated that such revisions led to uncertainty for students and that parents and society would react to the Congress government’s decisions. Bommai also opined that the Congress party wanted to erase the old ways and replace them with new ones, which may not necessarily be beneficial for students. The development of freebie schemes was also scrutinized, with Bommai arguing that such schemes required significant fund generation and imposed conditions on their implementation to enable developmental works in the state.

The article refers to Basavaraj Bommai, a former Chief Minister of Karnataka, who criticized the Congress government’s experiments in the education sector, particularly the revision of textbooks. Bommai said that such revisions would create uncertainty for students and that parents and society would react to the Congress government’s decisions. He also commented on the Congress party’s attempts to replace old ways with new ways, which may not necessarily be beneficial for students. Bommai also discussed the challenges of implementing freebie schemes, which require significant fund generation and imposed conditions to enable developmental works in the state.

This article discusses the criticisms of Basavaraj Bommai, a former Chief Minister of Karnataka, towards the Congress government’s experiments in the education sector. It also addresses the challenges of implementing freebie schemes in Karnataka.

Yogi: UP holds spiritual and cultural importance like Kerala

A delegation of 45 students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad, Kerala, and Lakshadweep met with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam program at his official residence. During the program, Yogi addressed the concerns of the students and talked about the spiritual and cultural heritage of the nation, which is represented by states like Kerala and UP. The CM also discussed how the present government has worked towards resolving religious conflicts and establishing dialogue with every religion and caste. The students were elated to meet Yogi Adityanath and have their questions patiently answered.

IIT Palakkad, located in Kerala, is an institute of national importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, and humanities. The institute is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering research and development activities.

Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. He is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and known for his efforts to promote religious harmony and development in the state. Under his leadership, the state government has worked towards resolving religious conflicts and promoting dialogue among different religions and castes. Yogi Adityanath has also implemented various schemes and programs to promote education, healthcare, and infrastructure development in the state.

SPARSH Group of Hospitals ranked as the number one Orthopaedic Care provider in Bengaluru by Outlook Health.

SPARSH Group of hospitals, a multi-specialty healthcare provider in Karnataka, has been ranked as the number 1 hospital in Orthopaedic care in Bengaluru by NEB RESEARCH. The ranking came as part of a comprehensive survey covering 10 cities across India that evaluated top hospitals in various specializations including Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Oncology. SPARSH also ranked 8th in the category of Best Multispecialty Hospitals in Bengaluru. Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil leads SPARSH and is an experienced entrepreneur and orthopaedic surgeon. Over the years, SPARSH has established itself in orthopaedic care and has international recognition for its excellence in the field. SPARSH Group of hospitals operates five healthcare facilities in Karnataka and has treated over 2 million patients.

Indian Open of Surfing Returns for Paris Olympics 2024 Qualifications

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Indian surfers are gearing up for the fourth edition of the Indian Open of Surfing, which will take place from June 1-3 at Panambur Beach in Mangaluru. Surfers including Sanjaikumar S, Nithishvarun T, Surya P, Ruban D, Srikanth D, Sathish Sarvanan, and Manikandan Desappan will be vying for top honours. The event, which is being hosted by the Mantra Surfing Club in Mangaluru, will also serve as a qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics, with Indian surfers hoping to make it to the Indian team for other international events. The Surfing Federation of India is the governing body for the sport in India and has received support from various corporates.

Indian companies are also extending their support to the sport, which has the potential to invigorate tourism and generate employment opportunities. Companies including the NR Group and Jai Hind Group have committed to the Indian Open of Surfing and the Karnataka Surfing Festival, with a focus on environmental conservation and infrastructure development in coastal areas. It is hoped that support for the sport will continue to grow, encouraging the development of local businesses and economic growth in coastal regions.

Wrestling governing body condemns manhandling and threatens suspension for delayed elections

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The United World Wrestling (UWW) has expressed condemnation of the detention and manhandling of wrestlers following a scuffle with the Delhi police. The governing body went ahead to state its intention of holding a meeting with the wrestlers to check up on their condition and safety. The UWW also threatened to suspend the Wrestling Federation of India if the election process for the next governing body is not conducted within 45 days. It will seek further details from the Indian Olympic Association and the Ad-hoc body appointed by it for wrestling to know their schedules for the aforementioned elections, and act accordingly if they fail to complete within the time frame provided. The UWW expressed disappointment over the lack of result of current investigations and urged relevant authorities to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into the allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India’s President.

The UWW is a non-profit organization whose principal activity is the regulation and organization of wrestling. It is the international governing body for the sport, organizing international competitions and overseeing major wrestling events.

The President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recently been put aside, as several allegations of abuse and harassment have been directed towards them. There have been several months of protests by wrestlers who claim to have been abused and harassed by the WFI President. The IOA has appointed a two-member Ad-hoc Committee of Suma Shirur and Bhupender Singh Bajwa to oversee the operations of the Wrestling Federation of India. A retired High Court Judge is to be appointed to oversee the voting process and ensure the process is transparent and fair.

Global Sports Body Voices Concerns Over Arrest Of Wrestlers, Seeks IOA Election Details to Avoid WFI Suspension

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International wrestling body United World Wrestling (UWW) has expressed its concerns over the detention of Indian wrestlers protesting against alleged physical and sexual abuse by the President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Famous Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia have demanded the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s arrest for harassing young talents. UWW has given WFI 45 days to hold elections and provide further information to avoid suspension, which could force athletes to compete under a neutral flag. UWW will also meet the protesting wrestlers to inquire about their condition and safety and support a fair resolution of their grievances. The Delhi police detained several athletes on Sunday as they broke through security and marched towards the newly inaugurated Parliament building for a women’s ‘Mahapanchayat.’ Clashes occurred between the protesters and the police, leading to the wrestlers being held at various locations in Delhi and charged with violating law and order.

United World Wrestling (UWW) is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling. Its headquarters is in Switzerland.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia are revered Indian wrestlers, having achieved Olympic and world championships medals. They are part of a group of protesting athletes who have accused the President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of physical and sexual abuse of young talents.

Kapil Pathare’s Book ‘Maiden Innings’ Celebrates Women’s Cricket

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‘Maiden Innings’ is a book by Kapil Pathare, an author and entrepreneur, that celebrates the untold stories of Indian women in cricket. The book aims to change the habit of overlooking women’s achievement in the sport by showcasing the strong character of the team as role models for women worldwide. It pays tribute to the unsung heroes of Indian women’s cricket, emphasizing their endurance, passion, and unwavering commitment to the sport. The book focuses on the newest generation of women cricket stars while tracing the journey of the six golden girls that Indian women’s cricket, namely Diana Fram Edulji, Shantha Rangaswamy, Shubhangi Kulkarni, Purnima Rau, Anju Jain, and Anjum Chopra. The greater half of the book is dedicated to India’s Final Fabulous Fifteen, giving an inspiring account of how Indian women scripted cricketing history.

Kapil Pathare is a director of VIP Clothing Ltd, Shogun Chemicals Pvt Ltd, partner of Blackjack Hospitality & Pako Hindustan, and Jet Klean laundry. As an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in business, he is recognized as a Business Doctorate for his mystical leadership and management. Possessing a philosophical side and magnanimous keenness for cricket, he has penned three books, including his latest one, ‘Maiden Innings,’ emphasizing the evolution of women’s cricket in India.

The book is available on all online platforms.