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New Delhi: Luggage maker VIP Industries Ltd. has announced the appointment of Neetu Kashiramka as the company’s managing director designate, effective August 15, following the resignation of Anindya Dutta, the company’s former managing director. Kashiramka will continue as the CFO with the company, while additionally taking over the responsibility of a managing director designate till 13 November.

(Reuters) — CBS News said on Monday Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, award-winning journalist and veteran news executive, has been named president, after Neeraj Khemlani stepped down from the position on Sunday.

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Haryana should forget social, religious and communal differences, and maintain harmony, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Tuesday and asserted that «we consider the people of the entire state our family». Last month, clashes broke out in Haryana's Nuh district after a procession of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) was attacked by mobs, and it spread to adjoining areas, including Gurugram. Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, died in the violence.

Akshay Kumar on Tuesday announced that he has once again become an Indian citizen, a news that he shared with his fans on Independence Day. Kumar, who has often faced criticism over his Canadian citizenship, shared a photo of his Indian citizenship certificate on X, formerly Twitter. «Dil aur citizenship, dono Hindustani (Heart and citizenship, both Indian). Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind!» the 55-year-old actor said. Kumar had previously said that he went through a lean phase in his career in the 1990s when he delivered over 15 consecutive flops and it pushed him to apply for the Canadian citizenship. His citizenship status had come under intense scrutiny after he did not vote during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The matter also became a topic of debate after he conducted a «non-political» interview of Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the elections. During an event in 2019, the actor had revealed that he had applied for an Indian passport.

SageView Advisory Group has announced some leadership changes that see founder Randy Long appointed as chairman of the board and John Longley joining the firm as CEO.

Ashwini Bhide, IAS, Additional Municipal Commissioner, BMC and Managing Director, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, was recognised as the winner of the Woman Leader of the Year — Governance category. Keynote speaker Mithali Raj, Former Captain — Indian Women's Cricket Team, and jury member Abha Singh felicitated the award winner of the Woman Leader of the Year — Governance category at the Grand Felicitation Ceremony, which marked the culmination of the six-month-long ETPWLA 2023 programme, with 19 winners felicitated across 15 award categories.

Engineering colleges that have already begun final placements for the Class of 2024 are bracing for a challenging season under the shadow of a tech downturn, where some of the biggest recruiters are hitting the brakes on hiring. Colleges including Delhi Technological University (DTU), NIT Calicut, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) told ET they expect it to impact campus hiring numbers.

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Infosys will provide services to Liberty Global estimated at 1.5 billion euros over the initial 5-year term and at 2.3 billion euros if the contract is extended to 8 years, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The collaboration allows Liberty Global to realize run-rate savings in excess of 100 million euros per annum, inclusive of other savings and technology investments, it added.

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Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary

Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the «Black Godfather» of entertainment and beyond has died at 92

The starting pay for most auditing staff in parts of EY’s financial services division will not increase this year, at the same time the firm has told clients that “significant wage inflation” had forced it to increase its audit fees.

Perth-headquartered resources specialist Argonaut has dipped into Macquarie’s sell-side ranks to appoint a new head of research.

Saudi Pro League has taken the spotlight in this summer's transfer window, luring several prominent players from Europe's top football clubs. The move of Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich to Al Nassr garnered attention, reshaping the league where football legend Cristiano Ronaldo now showcases his skills.

Edtech major Byju’s on Monday said it has appointed Richard Lobo as an «exclusive» advisor to help drive its human resources function and guide the management on organisational change and transformation. The move – following Lobo’s 23-year career at information technology services integrator Infosys, where he last served as executive vice president and head of human resources – comes at a time when the Bengaluru-based edtech steers itself through massive layoff exercises and corporate governance crises. “His extensive experience and leadership in HR will be instrumental in further enriching our work culture and ensuring that the welfare of our team members remains at the core of every decision we take.

Rockefeller Global Family Office, the wealth management arm of Rockefeller Capital Management, has announced that it has added Angela Mwanza, Jordan Powell and their four-person team, known as Oryx Legacy Partners, to its ranks.

Sikh army recruit, who fought a two-year-long legal battle to keep his articles of faith, has graduated from the US Marine Corps recruit training with his turban, beard and unshorn hair, paving way for religious freedom in the American military. Jaskirat Singh, who was sent for boot camp in May, graduated on August 11 after three months of hard training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. “I am honored to serve my country in the Marine Corps, and proud that I was able to do so while respecting my Sikh faith,” Jaskirat was cited as saying in a Sikh Coalition release.

Independence Day 2023: Financial independence is very subjective, but there remains a wide gap between women and men when it comes to investing. One doesn't have to be a financial expert to start investing, but yes basic financial education empowers women to take control of their finances. Mutual funds can enhance this education through various initiatives.