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Wistron Exits India amid Apple Business Decline Due to Scale and Work Culture

Wistron, a Taiwanese contract manufacturer with links to Apple, is in the process of selling its iPhone assembly unit to the Tata Group in Kolar, near Bengaluru, India. This marks an exit from India, as Apple’s other contract makers Foxconn and Pegatron increase their presence.

Wistron first established an iPhone assembly unit in India in 2017, and was the first of the three global contract manufacturers for Apple to do so. However, it could not break into Apple’s deeper supply chain mechanisms, such as component manufacturing and vendor-managed inventory holding, contributing to its necessity to exit the market.

The departing of Wistron from India comes as new iPhone 15 models are being tested by Tata Group. With the growing presence of contract makers like Foxconn and Pegatron, there is increased competition in India’s second largest smartphone market.

Wistron is a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company in the world, offering a full-range of manufacturing services to supply electronic products. It provides its services for notable companies such as Apple, Acer, Accton, Primax, and Lenovo. The company was founded in Taiwan in 2001 as an EMS provider for the communication and consumer products industries.

Terry Gou, the founder and chairman of Wistron, got his start in the electronic manufacturing services industry in the early 1970s and has since grown to become a leader in the EMS industry. Gou is also a successful entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He was inducted into the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Hall of Fame in 2015 for his contributions to the semiconductor industry and earned his mentor-ship award from the Asian Institute of Technology’s Industry Advisory Board in 2019.

Instagram Back Online After Technical Issues Sorted

On Monday morning, the Meta-owned company Instagram went down for an hour, leaving users to experience errors and blank pages. However, the issue was quickly resolved and Instagram was up and running again. According to a company spokesperson, the issue was caused by a technical problem that left people all over the world unable to access the photo-sharing platform.

The international outage was recorded by the website outage tracking portal, DownDetector and began around 6PM ET on Sunday (3.30 am on Monday). Luckily, other services by Meta, such as Facebook and WhatsApp, were unaffected. Instagram apologised for the issue and called it a brief outage caused by a technical difficulty.

More than 100,000 people experienced this problem but the company managed to fix it “as quickly as possible.” This is not the first time Instagram has faced an issue of this kind. In October, thousands of users had their accounts locked out while other reported that they were unable to appeal Instagram’s decision, which resulted in their accounts being logged out and they were unable to log in with their email and password.

Meta is a US based company which owns and operates numerous social media platforms around the world. Their social media, communications, and imaging products are used by both individuals and firms and are highly successful. The company is led by the CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. He leads the company’s mission to bring the world closer together by creating powerful, accessible technologies.

Overall, Meta and Instagram are working hard to ensure that all their users have a seamless experience. Despite an embarrassing one-hour outage, the company quickly resolved the issue and apologized for any disruption caused. Users can now enjoy the popular photo-sharing platform as before.

Centre Enables Startup Innovation with Digital India Act to Mitigate AI Risks

The Centre on Tuesday announced that the upcoming Digital India Act (DIA) will tighten the control of misinformation and ‘high-risk AI’ to maintain user safety. The first draft of the Bill is expected by the first week of June 2021. The Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, stated that the government will not impose restrictions on AI, but rather, they will implement guardrails to prevent potential misuses. The DIA is also intended to create a more vibrant economy and enable the startup innovations. To tackle the issue of misinformation, Chandrasekhar said that the IT Rules currently cast the obligation on platforms to determine misinformation and if required, they could include a section of it in the DIA.

The Digital India Dialogues was arranged in order to develop a first draft of the Bill in the next few months. The key objectives of the Digital India Act are to make India a top digital economy worth a trillion dollars by encouraging digital products, platforms, and solutions within a secure environment.

This article also mentions two important persons: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India and his dedication to ensuring that government actions do not hamper startup innovation has been widely praised. On the other hand, Rajeev Chandrasekhar is the Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT and has been a vocal advocate of data protection in India. Additionally, he has bee instrumental in facilitating the Digital India Dialogues to create the upcoming Digital India Act.

BCCI and Adidas Unite as Team India Kit Sponsors

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BCCI and Adidas, a global sportswear brand, have collaborated in a brand-new partnership as the kit sponsor for the BCCI. This agreement runs through to March 2028 and will give Adidas exclusive rights for manufacturing kit across all formats of the game.

Adidas will not only be in charge of supplying match, training and travelling attire but also of the gear for all categories of Indian cricket, such as the men’s, women’s and youth teams. Commenting on this association, the BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah highlighted the commitment of the board to growing the game of cricket and expressed excitement for the partnership.

Starting June 2023, Team India will debut its new kit designed by Adidas. This partnership will aim to lift the performance and future of Indian cricket with its innovative sportswear and expertise. Adidas has lent its support to a considerable amount of renowned teams worldwide by equipping them with the highest quality footwear and apparel; thus, it is certain that Indian cricket is in capable hands.

Besides match outfit and other apparel, BCCI and Adidas are also hoping to inspire young cricketers and to strengthen the scope of cricket in India. Adidas’ Chief Executive Officer, Bjorn Gulden, declared his firm’s high hopes for the project. He expressed great delight in joining forces with Indian cricket’s most popular team and firmly believes that India is heading towards becoming the fastest growing sports market in the upcoming years. Similarly, Adidas India’s General Manager Neelendra Singh also looked forward to creating special moments with their consumers through the nation’s most beloved sport.

Overall, this union between BCCI and Adidas is great news for Indian cricket and looks to bring about a revolutionary change in the sport. Adidas’ expertise along with the board’s dedication is bound to open up pathways for a brighter future for this centuries-old game.

Director of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Discusses What Makes Indian Spider-Man Unique

Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse director Kemp Powers has discussed the unique qualities of Pavitr Prabhakar – an Indian version of Spider-Man – debuting in the upcoming film. Voice actor Shubman Gill will bring to life the character in both Hindi and English.

This version of Spider-Man first appeared in a 2005 comic book called Spider-Man: India. This movie marks Pavitr’s first ever appearance on the big screen.

Powers mentioned that Pavitr’s empowered origin is different from those of other Spider-People, as his powers come from a mystic shaman instead of a radioactive spider. Like many other Spider-People, Pavitr has also suffered a traumatic loss, but is surprisingly upbeat. This, however, does not sit well with Miles, being his more mature contemporary.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India will be releasing this movie in 10 different languages on the first of June, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, and Bengali. It will be exclusively screened in cinemas.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India is one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with TV and film productions, music, mobile, games, and digital businesses. It has also recently ventured into e-commerce with its music streaming platform, SonyLIV.

Kemp Powers is an award-winning playwright, writer, and director. He directed the upcoming Spider-Man film, and also wrote the screenplay for Pixar’s Soul – which turned out to be a huge success. Apart from that, Powers is angling for directing other projects too, such as the forthcoming adventure film titled One Night in Miami.

Director Kemp Talks About Spider-Man’s Superpowers

Audiences worldwide are excited for the release of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse’, and Indian fans are especially enthusiastic with anticipation. The film will debut the first Indian Spider-Man, Pavitr Prabhakar, voiced by Indian Cricketer Shubman Gill. Pavitr was originally introduced in the January 2005 comic book ‘Spider-Man: India’ by Sharad Devarajan, Suresh Seetharaman, and Jeevan J Kang.

In ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse’, Pavitr is unique from other characters in the same universe due to his unusual powers. Director Kemp Powers explains how Pavitr acquired his abilities from a magical shaman instead of a radioactive spider, but his circumstances have still caused him pain. While Pavitr is optimistic and resilient, his cheerful attitude sometimes clashes with Miles’ cynical view.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India will launch ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse’ on June 1 in various languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Bengali. Indian viewers can look forward to this exciting upcoming release.

Vidya Balan’s ‘Neeyat’ Soundwork at Iconic Abbey Road Studios

Vidya Balan-starrer ‘Neeyat’ recently had its sound work done at the distinguished Abbey Road Studios in London. This iconic studio holds a significant place in the history of music, having been a home to superstars such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, Adele and Lady Gaga. The much-anticipated thriller flick, directed by Anu Menon, is all set to be released on July 7th.

The film revolves around an unsual detective, played by Balan, attempting to solve inexplicable killings at a billionaire’s party. Additionally, an ensemble cast including Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Prajakta Koli, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval will be seen playing pivotal roles.

Abbey Road Studios is one of the world’s leading sound mixing studios, having been the recording studio for many successful films such as ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, the ‘Harry Potter’ series, ‘Black Panther’, ‘1917’, and ‘Avengers: Endgame’. It is also the studio where some of the most celebrated movie soundtracks such as ‘Gravity’ and ‘The Shape of Water’ were produced.

Produced by Prime Video and the Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment, ‘Neeyat’ promises to be a unique and mysterious thriller filled with suspense. This project marks the first venture of Prime Videos and Abundantia into the film business. Vikram Malhotra, the film’s producer, is known for his successful works in the advertising and films industry. He has produced several critically acclaimed films like ‘Bhoot: The Haunted Ship’, ‘Andhadhun’, ‘Special Ops’ and ‘Tandav’.

Overall, ‘Neeyat’ is sure to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller and will be a feat to look forward to when it releases this July.

Developing Legal Acumen: Mahindra University’s Internal Moot Court Competition to Improve Analytical and Persuasive Abilities of Upcoming Legal Experts

Mahindra University’s School of Law recently organized its first Internal Moot Court Competition on Constitutional and Environmental Law, with the event being hosted offline and attracting enthusiastic participation from students of both the School of Law and other schools of the university. This competition provided participants with the opportunity to improve their legal skills in a simulated court environment.

The panel of judges was comprised of Mr. Tariq Khan from the Indian Academy of Mediation and Conciliation (IAMC), Professor Siddharth Chouhan from NALSAR, and Advocate Manav Thomas, Name Partner at Thomas George and Associates. These renowned members gave valuable feedback and insights to help the participants in developing their legal skills.

Dr. Sridhar Acharyulu, Dean of School of Law, congratulated the Moot Court Committee, headed by Professor Aparna Singh and Professor Darshna Gupta, for the successful completion of the competition, expressing his delight at the enthusiasm and dedication of the students. The winners of this event (Abhinav Pochampally, Snikitha Jampani, and Koumudi Balla) were also announced.

Mahindra University is a premier institution that provides students with the perfect platform to develop their legal acumen. With its Internal Moot Court Competition, the university has been able to successfully offer a great opportunity for students to refine their analytical and persuasive skills as well as gain a strong foothold in the legal domain. Mahindra University’s School of Law aims to continue to host such events in the future, thereby providing its students with the necessary resources to advance their legal education.

Tribute to Bhagya Reddy Varma on His 135th Birth Anniversary by Telangana Chief Minister

On Monday, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tribute to Bhagya Reddy Varma on his 135th birth anniversary. Bhagya Reddy Varma is renowned for leading the empowerment of the Dalit community, particularly focusing on the education and development of Dalit women and students. Rao praised Varma for spending his life to spread awareness about Dalit education through literature, Harikathas, and lectures.

To demonstrate their commitment to strengthening the Dalit communities in Telangana, the government has implemented various schemes, such as the Dalit Bandhu Scheme, for their comprehensive development and upliftment. The Telangana government has also been lauded for constructing the Telangana Secretariat after Dr B R Ambedkar and installing a 125 foot Ambedkar statue. As part of an action plan to further the development of the Dalit community, the government has prepared numerous initiatives for their upliftment.

Overall, the Telangana government demonstrated their commitment to upholding Bhagya Reddy Varma’s legacy and furthering the development of the Dalit community in the region. Despite the remarkable work of K Chandrashekhar Rao in carving out Telangana as a separate state, he provided further evidence of his commitment to enhancing the lives of all people within the state.

Indian Bank Donates Water Cooler and Filter to Madhya Pradesh School

On Monday, Indian Bank presented a water cooler and water filter to a high school in Sonawari, Madhya Pradesh.
This school, run by Utkarsh Mahila Evam Bal Kalyan Samiti, providing financial aid to talented students from weaker financial backgrounds under the Right to Education Act (RTE). According to the school’s Principal, Rashmi Pathak, the students and locals in the village have been provided great relief by this donation from Indian Bank.

The Chairperson of Utkarsh Mahila Evam Bal Kalyan Samiti, Madhuri Tiwari has lauded Indian Bank’s initiative in providing such a thoughtful gift. She stresses upon the fact that the people with higher financial backgrounds should come forth and aid such noble causes.

Indian Bank is an Indian financial services company, headquartered in Mumbai, established in 1906. It is one of the two largest state-run commercial banks of India. With a strong focus on retail banking, Indian Bank’s services include Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Investment Banking, MSME Banking, NRI Banking, Agri Banking and Social Banking, apart from general services such as loans, deposits, and insurance.

Madhuri Tiwari is the Chairperson of the Utkarsh Mahila Evam Bal Kalyan Samiti that runs the school in Madhya Pradesh that has received the water cooler and water filter from Indian Bank. Tiwari has been working in the social sector for a long time and is actively engaged in charitable causes to improve the living standards of the marginalized communities of India. She has encouraged affluent people to do their bit for such noble inspiring causes.