Tata ClassEdge announces launch of product suite Cosmos

Tata ClassEdge, a technology-based learning solution for schools today launched its integrated product suite 'Cosmos' and also announced partnership with global adaptive learning company Knewton to help schools provide individualised learning paths for students.
Cosmos includes a mobile-based app for parents, home access to students through Web/tablets and a value education curriculum, in addition to existing classroom, planning and assessment solutions.
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PwC India sets up centre of excellence for forensics in Hyd * Consultancy firm PwC India has set up a centre of excellence for forensics in Hyderabad with an investment of USD 1.5 million.
The facility will provide clients with solutions related to anti-money laundering compliance, third-party due diligence, e-mail and document review, and investigation support, PwC India said in a statement.

The centre has a trained team of over 100 professionals in India. It plans to hire 150 more due diligence and anti-money laundering professionals in the next one year.

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Tata Motors rolls out marketing campaign for Zica * Tata Motors today rolled out a marketing campaign for its upcoming entry-level hatchback Zica as part of its plans to give "a complete experience" of the car.
The campaign -- Zica 7 Senses -- is designed to give the customer a complete experience of the car, Tata Motors said in a statement. "The campaign will unfold in a phased manner and will cover all seven senses - sight, smell, sound, taste, touch, intuition and equilibrium," it added.

Tata Motors, President, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit Mayank Pareek, said: "With the #madeofgreat campaign, the company has charted a new course in its brand building and transformation journey."
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GHIAL commissions 5-MW solar power plant at Hyderabad airport * GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) today said it has commissioned a 5-MW solar power plant for its captive consumption at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here.
It also announced plans to go for an additional 7-MW solar power plant.
Manana Innovations launches mobile service for intl roaming
* Telecom services company Manana Innovations today said it has launched a mobile service which would make international roaming cheaper.

To avail the service, an international roaming customer would have to download the 'MananaTalk application', which is available on Google play and Apple Store.
"This innovative fusion enables the International traveler to enjoy cheap calling rates," the company said in a statement.
"We would be launching more services in the times to come," the company's founder Chandan Ghosh said.
The launch of the application is a part of the company's plan to achieve a revenue of Rs 900 crore by the third quarter of 2017.
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Simplilearn partners with MilitarytoCorporate * Professional online certification courses provider Simplilearn today said it has tied up with MilitarytoCorporate to facilitate the career transition of military veterans into the civilian workplace.

This partnership between MilitarytoCorporate and Simplilearn will provide training certification opportunity to over 60,000 ex-service men and women who retire every year from active service thus aiding them to transition to civilian life.
These training certifications, at discounted price points, will help veterans be better prepared for jobs in the civilian sector and also add skillsets that complement their military skills in industry recognised professional training courses.
Google pumps in USD 300,000 in 6 Indian startups
* Tech giant Google will give USD 300,000 (about Rs 2 crore) to six Indian startups in equity-free funding under its Google Launchpad Accelerator programme.

The six nominees -- Taskbob, Programming Hub, ShareChat, RedCarpet, PlaySimple Games and MagicPin -- have been chosen from India to join 18 other startups from Brazil, Indonesia and Mexico under the programme.
The six-month long mentorship programme for mid to late stage startups will include USD 50,000 (over Rs 33 lakh each) in equity-free funding and a two-week all-expenses paid bootcamp at Google headquarters, Google said in a statement.
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Mappr bags deal from Kendriya Vidyalaya * Social learning start-up Mappr has partnered Kendriya Vidyalaya chain of schools to connect teachers, parents and students with one another seamlessly on a common platform.

While the company did not disclose the financial details, it said the partnership will see its platform being deployed across over 1,000 KV schools (KVS).
SanDisk launches storage products for iPhones, iPads
* Storage solutions major SanDisk today launched the new version of its iXpand, a storage device that will help iPhone and iPad users to free up space from their devices.
"According to a recent report, about 70 per cent of iPhone users in India run out of memory every week and end up deleting files," SanDisk Country Manager India and SAARC Rajesh Gupta told reporters here.
Using iXpand, they can straight away store photos and videos or move the content from their devices to the flash drive, he added.

The product will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, priced at Rs 3,990, Rs 4,990, Rs 6,990 and Rs 9,990, respectively.
The product will initially be exclusively available at Amazon.In for 30 days and then extended to other channels in a phased manner.
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LeEco sells content worth Rs 32 cr in a day * Smartphone maker LeEco today said it has sold content worth Rs 32 crore in one day as part of its first flash sale of 'Le 1s Eco' phone.
The handset, priced at Rs 9,999, comes bundled with content like movies and storage worth about Rs 4,900.

"Le 1s Eco is the first of its kind that comes integrated with our content ecosystem and this will change the way users consume content on the go," LeEco India COO Smart Electronics Business Atul Jain said.
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Tata Steel gets award for industrial relations by AIOE * Tata Steel has been honored with the 'National Award for Outstanding Achievement in Industrial Relations' by the All India Organisation of Employers (AIOE).
The award was presented at the Annual General Meeting of AIOE on May 9, 2016 in Federation House, Delhi, Tata Steel said in a press release.
2 civil exam qualifiers come from BSNL family

* Two civil services qualifiers, including topper Tina Dabi, are wards of BSNL officers, while an employee of the state-owned telecom firm also cracked the examination.
"Happy to note that Tina Dabi, the topper of civil services exam this year, is daughter of one of the senior members of BSNL family, Jaswant Dabi (General Manager,NTP, BSNL)," BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava said in a statement.
22-year-old Tina, who graduated from Lady Shri Ram College, topped the 2015 Civil Services exam in her first attempt.
"I am very happy to note that Ashish Tiwari, son of Shri PK Tiwari, SDE Panna, MP, again from BSNL has acquire 6th rank in civil services exam this year," Shrivastava said.

He added a junior telecom officer Rehan Raza Rizvi, working in Haryana circle too has qualified civil service examinations.
Shrivastava congratulated parents of qualifiers and said it is a moment of pride for BSNL.
Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has also congratulated these candidates.
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Edelweiss Asset Management launches new fund offer * Edelweiss Asset Management has launched the new fund offer opening of the third ETF of ETF-Nifty Quality 30.
The index consists of 30 stocks selected on the basis of a quality score by IISL.
The open-ended exchange traded fund (ETF) will close on May 20. Edelweiss ETF - Nifty Quality 30 will be listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and will re-open for subscriptions on or before June 1.

The investment strategy adopted aims to cover companies, which have a financially strong track record, as evidenced through historical financial indicators such as return on equity, debt to equity, and average year-on-year growth in terms of profit after tax, over the past three years.
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ICICI Bank launches co-branded credit card for SMEs with Jet * Private sector lender ICICI Bank today launched a contact-less credit card with Jet Airways for small businesses which offers reward both on spends and repayments.
It is a co-branded credit card launched with Jet Airways and users will be getting reward in the form of JPMiles for spends and repayments on a select list of business expense categories including travel, dining, office stationary, online advertising and vendor payments.

The card comes for a joining fee of Rs 2,500 to be paid by companies.
Magma Fincorp net up 22 per cent to Rs 66 cr
* Kolkata-based asset finance company Magma Fincorp today reported a net profit of Rs 66 crore for the March quarter, up 22 per cent on an income which inched up to Rs 633 crore from Rs 622 crore.
The increase in net profit was led by a significant 109 bps improvement in net interest margin to 7.5 per cent, the company said in a statement, adding its loan book stood at Rs 18,183 crore.

Shares of Magma Fincorp closed 0.17 per cent lower at Rs 90.55 apiece on BSE.
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Manappuram Finance net up 30 per cent
* The Thrissur-based Manappuram Finance today reported an over 30 per cent growht in net profit at Rs 353.36 crore for the March quarter despite a massive rise in provisions for income tax at Rs 193.23 crore Rs 142.19 crore.
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Relaxation drinks maker TranQuini enters Indian market * Austria-based premium lifestyle brand TranQuini has forayed into the India market with its two relaxation drinks - TranQuini Original and and TranQuini Jade.
The company has priced both TranQuini Original, boasting a fruity flavour and TranQuini Jade with a flavour containing green tea notes at Rs 95 for a 300ml can.

The drink is composed of green tea extract, chamomile and lavender - natural ingredients that are scientifically proven to reduce stress and relieve anxiety - without causing drowsiness.
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HDFC Bank appoints K Balasubramanian as corp banking head
HDFC Bank today appointed K Balasubramanian, who has worked with Citi for two decades, as the head of corporate banking.
He will report to Kaizad Bharucha, executive director and head of wholesale banking business that contributes nearly half of the bank's (49 per cent) domestic loan portfolio.