IIM-B launches programme for healthcare professionals

IIM-Bangalore (IIM-B) today announced the launch of a certificate programme in general management for healthcare professionals, in collaboration with Apollo Medskills.
The programme will be formally launched on August 2 at the IIM-B campus.
IIM-B in a release said, the programme has been well received by the healthcare sector and has attracted a large number of applications from a highly competent pool of aspirants from various sections of the healthcare industry.
Stating that a selection committee carried out a careful examination of each application, it said selection for the first batch of 35 participants to the programme was based on the candidate's profile and fit with the programme's mission and objectives.

The committee kept in mind the requirement to ensure adequate batch diversity in terms of background as well as experience, it added.
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NOIW pitches for second pension option for LIC staff * National Organisation of Insurance Workers (NOIW), employees organisation of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), today made a demand for second pension option for staff of the the largest insurance firm.
Only a fraction of employees have remained away from pension option and this issue is before the LIC management for for over a decade, NOIW general secretary M A Bapat said in a statement.
Besides, he said, LIC needs to focus on recruitment to better service over 32 crore policyholders and growth of the company.

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CoHo ties up with policybazaar to provide renter's insurance * CoHo.In, provider of co-living spaces for young professionals and students, today said it has tied up with insurance aggregator Policybazaar.Com to take care of insurance for all the content placed in their properties as well as to provide optional coverage to the members staying in such properties.
CoHo's idea behind this collaboration is to go beyond accommodation and community living and engage deeper in its endeavor to improve the living experience of its members.
Renter's Insurance is a popular product in the West. Nearly one-third of tenants in the US have renters insurance to cover their liability and their personal property inside the rented house.

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MobiKwik ties up with IRCTC
* MobiKwik today announced tie up with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) wherein the mobile payments company will power e-cash payments on IRCTC's e-catering app, Food on Track.
The app allows passengers to book and get food from their preferred restaurants, delivered right at their train coaches.
Passengers can pre-order food at over 300 stations from food chains.
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Notesgen raises Rs 1cr from GHV Accelerator,existing investors * Notesgen, a student-to-student notes exchange platform, today said it has raised Rs 1 crore in angel funding from GHV Accelerator and existing investors.

The funds will be used to grow its user base to close to 1 million users (from 550,000 users presently) and validate its business models, it said in a statement.
Notesgen continues to see 8,000-10,000 new users monthly and over 1 lakh notes being viewed.
"We are demonstrating deep engagement with notes and students already and are looking to raise our Series A funding round by Q3 2017," Notesgen CEO and Founder Manak Gulati said.
Notesgen offers personalised ready-made study notes across the entire spectrum of high school, college and competitive exam curriculum.
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UK food firms participate in India Food Forum at Mumbai

To boost bilateral trade, the UK's Department for International Trade is bringing 17 food and drink companies to participate in the 10th India Food Forum at Mumbai and explore business opportunities.
"The UK's Department for International Trade, is bringing in a strong delegation of UK food and drink companies to participate in the 10th India Food Forum, January 31-February 2 in Mumbai," the British High Commission said in a release.
The trade mission brings together 17 of the most iconic and high-quality British brands to network with Indian businesses in Mumbai and Delhi, it added.
The delegation's visit builds on the vision of the two Prime Ministers to broaden bilateral trade cooperation between the UK and India, the statement said.

"The delegation is keen to make new contacts, explore business opportunities, build fruitful and long-lasting commercial partnerships and help introduce India to top quality UK nibbles and tipples," it added.
"The UK and India are natural business partners. We have people to people links, history, strong economic ties, all lay the foundation for a mutual love of our food and drink. We are delighted to introduce some leading UK companies in this growing sector," said St John Gould, Director, Department for International Trade and Economics.