The expansion will add 1.4 lakh sq ft, increasing the brand’s total presence across India to 15 lakh sq ft
Bengaluru, 21st, July 2024: COWRKS, a leading provider of premium workspaces announced its expansion with the opening of new centres in Bengaluru and Mumbai. The new centres are strategically located at Ecoworld and Centennial in Bengaluru and Equinox in Mumbai.
This expansion will add 1.4 lakh sq ft, increasing the brand’s total presence across India to 15 lakh sq ft. With a total of 34 centres nationwide, this growth enhances the brand’s capacity to meet the growing demand for Grade A workspace solutions in key metropolitan areas.
Parul Thakur, Senior Vice President & Business Head, COWRKS says, “The launch of these new centres reflects the growing demand for Grade A flexible office solutions from both startups and large enterprises, which aligns with our strategic goals. This demand is driven by the need for workspaces that offer operational efficiencies, workspace flexibility, employee engagement, and business continuity. At COWRKS, we remain dedicated to ensuring sustainable growth through dynamic workspaces that feature exceptional hospitality and innovative designs, all aimed at supporting the success of our partners.”
The new COWRKS centres feature the latest design language, characterized by modern, open spaces, ample natural light, and biophilic elements. With a focus on collaborative and adaptable design, each centre includes quiet zones for focused work and spaces for larger teams, complemented by expressive art and vibrant colours. Our in-house design team collaborates closely with clients to customize each space, reflecting their brand philosophy and promoting productivity.
COWRKS serves a diverse clientele, catering to top Fortune 500 companies, startups, and prominent unicorns. According to the New Age Flex Workspace Report by Anarock, the increasing demand for flexible office spaces in India, fuelled by evolving work habits has positioned Bengaluru as the leading city in this trend, with a 25% share of the flexible workspaces in India followed by Mumbai with 13%.
Located within Brookfield Properties campuses, COWRKS enhances its workspace offerings with amenities like retail spaces and recreational facilities, elevating the overall premium experience. This approach not only emphasises the importance of catering to employee needs but also enriches the overall employee experience.
The new office spaces will be allocated to 2100+ employees stationed in both cities
Bangalore, July 16, 2024: Following a continued investment in India’s dynamic tech talent pool, EPAM has bolstered its presence with two new office spaces in Bengaluru and Chennai. This is aligned with EPAM’s commitment to growing a diverse talent pool through strategic investments across different regions of the country. India now stands as EPAM’s second-largest delivery center, after last year’s office opening in Gurugram.
The new offices embody the spirit of the ‘home of the modern engineer.’ As per EPAM’s recent study, engineers seek collaborative work environments and access to modern tech while continuously expanding their skill sets. The new offices will serve as hubs for events, meetups, and showcases, while also acting as Offshore Development Centers (ODCs) for EPAM’s clients. The office spaces featuring ‘Made Real Lab’ will encourage collaboration and innovation across teams from various tech skills and domains. Located at RMZ Eco World in Bengaluru and DLF Downtown in Chennai, the offices offer easy access to public transport, including an upcoming metro, and are surrounded by restaurants and shops for added convenience.
EPAM recognizes the importance of offsetting its environmental impact. This commitment to sustainability extends to agile planning and maintaining strong green practices across business operations. The new office spaces reflect this focus with low-carbon infrastructure and green charging points and boast LEED Platinum certification and LEED Zero Water designation for responsible resource management.
Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director at EPAM India, stated, *“These facilities will be crucial in attracting and retaining top talent as we expand our India team.* We believe in creating work environments that fuel creativity and offer a sense of belonging. We achieve this by providing diverse work settings and ensuring employees have the perfect space to thrive. With prime locations and state-of-the-art facilities, our new offices are more than just workplaces – they are hubs for collaboration and professional growth. These are spaces where engineers can excel and bring their best ideas to life.”
EPAM is a strategic partner for Forbes Global 2000 organizations seeking expertise to enhance their global competitiveness. The Company’s success in growing from 1,000 to 8,000 employees in India showcases its talent acquisition and integration capabilities, making it valuable for clients seeking higher-quality outcomes.
Bengaluru, July 13– “Book Brahma Literarture Festival-2024 is the largest language literature festival of the country, organized by Book Brahma will be held on August 9-10-11 in Bengaluru. Around 300 writers from Kannada – Malayalam – Telugu – Tamil and English languages will participate in more than 80 panel discussions” said senior writer and researcher Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah.
He mentioned the above words at the poster release ceremony of ‘Book Brahma Literature Festival -2024’ during a press conference at Bangalore Press Club premises. Senior writer-researcher-critics Dr Mallepuram G Venkatesh, Dr. Narahalli Balasubramanya and Festival Director author-journalist Satish Chapparike were present during the release of #BBLF-2024 poster.
“This mega literature festival will be held on August 9-10-11 at St. John’s Hall and Premises, Koramangala, Bangalore. There will be a four tracks to be held in parallel. India’s great writers like K. Satchidanandan, Paul Zakaria, B. Jayamohan, Perumal Murugan, Benyamin, Volga, H.S. Shivaprasad, Viveka Shanabhaga, Girish Kasaravalli, Mamata Sagar, S.G. Vasudeva etc. will participating in the festival as speakers” he explained. Speaking on the same occasion, Dr. Narahalli Balasubramanya said, “Book Brahma Literature Festival is very relevant and necessary if we take into account the present time and cultural conditions. The contribution of Kannada Tamil – Malayalam – Telugu languages to world literature is immense. The purpose of this festival is to bring all the four historically important languages on one platform and facilitate mutual interaction.”
“Such a huge effort to unite all four languages has never been done anywhere in India. ‘Book Brahma Literature Festival’, which will witness many firsts, will become the pride of Kannada. Along with the writers, South Indian publishers will also come together here. Representatives of the University of Chicago in America will hold a round table meeting with South Indian publishers. The University of Chicago has created a special department called SALT for identifying important literary works in Indian languages and taking them into English,” he said.
One of the mentors of this literature festival Dr. Mallepuram G. Venkatesh said. “This is not just a literature festival. This is the Maha Sangam of South Indian Art – Culture – Literature. A total of 9 cultural performances will be held during the three days of the festival. Padmashri Ventakesha Kumar, R. K. Padmanabh Prakash Rai, Bindumalini, Manasi Sudhir and Meghana Chandramouli are going perform. There will also be a stage performance by Natana and Nirdiganta troups. An Yakshagana performance by Keremane Mela will also be there.
“There will be more than sixty bookstores in five languages on the premises of St. John’s Hall. Besides, there will also be a separate play yard for small children who come to the festival with their parents. An exhibition and sale of the works of about twenty artists has also been arranged. Our intention is to form ‘Book Brahma Literature Festival’ as an important platform where all the minds of South India can come together and exchange their views on literature, art and culture,” he said.a
Registration is open, free
BENGALURU, July 13– Book Brahma Literature Fesitval-2024 has free entry for all literature lovers. However, registration is mandatory.
All those who want to participate in this literature festival can visit the website http://www.bookbrahmalitfest.com and register their participation. Each registered person will receive a registration number via email. On the day of the Sahitya Utsav, a ‘Delegate Pass’ will be issued to the
‘Registration Desk’ located in the premises of St. John’s Hall and giving that çnumber. Concerts, Art Shows, Cultural Shows and Book Exhibitions are open to all who have a ‘Delegate Pass’.
Those who accidentally forgot to register, even after arriving at the venue of the festival, if they register using the QR code and show the registration number. they will be given a ‘Delegate Pass’ at the venue.. A food court will be arranged in the premises where the #BBLF will take place..
There you can buy meals and snacks by paying a fixed price. Delegates can take advantage of it.
Focal theme of the event is Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Climate, Energy, and Healthcare
The event is expected to attract 25+ Sessions, 75+ Speakers, 700+ Delegates, 6+ GIA Countries, 50+ Exhibitors, 175+ Posters, 3500+ Attendees
2nd July 2024, Bengaluru: The 13th edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO, India’s flagship event in the Nanotech sector, has been officially announced today by Shri N. S. Boseraju, Hon’ble Minister of Minor Irrigation and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka at a curtain raiser programme held in Bengaluru.
The three-day event is set to take place from August 1st – 3rd, 2024 at The Lalit, Bengaluru. The event is organized by the Dept. of Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Science & Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR).
The curtain raiser programme was also graced by Prof. Navakanta Bhat, Chair, Vision Group on Nanotechnology, Government of Karnataka, Dean, Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences, Professor, CeNSE, IISc, Bengaluru; Prof. P. S. Anil Kumar, Chair, CEC – Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2024, Dean, Administration & Finance, Professor, Dept. of Physics, IISc, Bengaluru; Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to Government, Dept. of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka; and Shri Pavan Kumar Malapati, IAS, Director, Dept. of Science & Technology & Managing Director, KSTePS, Government of Karnataka and Shri Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications, the Event Curator of Bengaluru INDIA NANO.
The event theme for this edition was decided, based on the recommendations of the Vision Group on extensive thought and Nanotechnology, deliberation. following Shri N. S. Boseraju, Hon’ble Minister of Minor Irrigation and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka while addressing the gathering said, “If we were to identify the greatest challenges facing humanity today, climate change, energy depletion, and health crises would undoubtedly top the list. Sustainability is not just a buzzword, but is now an impending necessity. The impacts of climate change are increasingly visible, manifesting in rising temperatures, natural calamities, and widespread displacement. Simultaneously, the world is grappling with severe economic and environmental consequences of energy crises. While industries are striving to develop green and clean energy solutions, these efforts alone may not be sufficient to achieve true sustainability. Health challenges, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, have exposed critical vulnerabilities in healthcare systems globally. This pandemic was neither the first nor will it be the last; thus, our preparedness and resilience are of utmost importance.”
Shri N.S. Boseraju further added, “Nanotechnology holds the promise to deliver small-sized but high impact solutions, which can potentially revolutionize our approach to these global issues. With this background, the theme for this edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2024 is Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Climate, Energy, and Healthcare.”
The 13th edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO promises to be a landmark gathering, bringing together a diverse array of participants including researchers & scientists, academicians, industry captains, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students.
The Summit will witness participation of 700+ registered Delegates, 75+ Expert Speakers in over 25 Conference Sessions. Through keynote speeches and engaging panel discussions by eminent experts from around the globe, the conference will address cutting-edge developments in nanotechnology and its applications in climate, energy, healthcare and electronics & semiconductors. Some of the distinguished Speakers and Leaders addressing at the Conference include Prof. Pulickel Ajayan – Chair, Department of Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Rice University; Balajee Sowrirajan – Managing Director, SSIR; Prof. Neetu Singh – Professor & Head, Center of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Prof. Dhirendra Katti – Director, Indian Institute of Technology Goa; Prof. Nitash Balsara – The Charles W. Tobias Professor in Electrochemistry, University of California, Berkeley & many more.
Pre-conference Tutorials will offer in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in various aspects of nanotechnology, catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals. The Pre-conference Tutorial will delve into key topics including Nano Fabrication, Nano Characterisation, & Nano Biology. A unique initiative for Nanotechnology students is the Nano for the Young Programme, launched by Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao. The Poster Showcase at the event will give an opportunity to more than 175 young researchers from academia & research institutions to display their innovative research posters.
The Exhibition will showcase the latest innovations, products, and technologies from leading companies, research institutions & startups in the field of nanotechnology. 50+ organizations will showcasing their innovative Nanotech products & services.
The event will witness the bestowing of the coveted ‘Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru INDIA NANO Science Award’ for making meaningful contributions to Nanoscience. Another prestigious ‘Bengaluru INDIA NANO Innovation Award’ will be presented for Innovative & Disruptive Technology Development in Nanotech. The prestigious Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowships will announced during the glittering awards ceremony.
Other Awards that will be presented include the Nano Excellence Award- to the best researchers in the realm of Nanoscience; Best Poster- The Best Students for revolutionary research; Exhibitor Awards- For the best showcase across various categories.
The 2nd National Nanotech Quiz is moving to the next level with participation of students from across India. The first 2 rounds of the Quiz will be held digitally while the final showdown will take place in-person at the event for the first time, making it a significant occasion in this academic challenge. The event will also host an array of programmes such as NanoSparX- a startup pitching initiative, as well as B2B Partnering Meetings.
Bengaluru, July 1, 2024 – Posspole Private Limited, renowned for its dynamic ecosystem focused on tackling sector-specific challenges through advanced technology, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Midas School of Entrepreneurship to launch a transformative year-long entrepreneurship course in Pune and Bengaluru. This collaboration marks a significant step towards nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs and empowering them to convert visionary ideas into impactful businesses.
At the heart of Posspole’s mission is its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to address pressing industry needs and improve lives globally by developing products / solutions, driving cost down and growing market access. Through this partnership with Midas School of Entrepreneurship, Posspole aims to provide a robust platform where entrepreneurial spirit meets practical, hands-on experience in prototype development, market and product fitment, business model development, costing and pricing, customer awareness, sales and growth. The program will not only impart essential entrepreneurial skills but also offer invaluable insights into product development, market entry strategies, and scaling operations effectively.
Through this initiative, Posspole and Midas School of Entrepreneurship aim to foster a new generation of business leaders who are not only capable of identifying opportunities but also to navigate the complexities of modern business growth challenges. The program’s holistic approach, enriched by Posspole’s industry experience and Midas’s experiential learning framework, promises to be a transformative experience for participants, paving the way for innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.
Kiran Rudrappa, CEO and Co-founder of Posspole, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting its potential to catalyze innovation and address sector-specific challenges effectively. “Posspole is dedicated to harnessing technology to solve real-world problems and drive meaningful change. We are happy to collaborate with Midas School of Entrepreneurship, combining our product development, cost down drives, and market growth strengths to make aspiring entrepreneurs to be successful in the market at a faster pace in today’s competitive landscape.”
Madan Kumar MA, CEO of Midas School of Entrepreneurship, Bengaluru, stated “We are excited about this MoU with Posspole. This partnership will provide our students with access to Posspole’s dynamic ecosystem, that includes a state-of-the-art facility in Bangalore, experienced mentors, accelerated product development and global market reach, giving 360 degree support in empowering India’s next generation of entrepreneurs. This MoU is another significant step towards achieving Midas’ vision of enabling 10,000 entrepreneurs, creating 1 million jobs and contributing 1% to the nation’s GDP”
This partnership marks a significant milestone in entrepreneurship education, promising to foster innovation and business acumen among aspiring entrepreneurs.
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