17th & 18th March ; CII Conference Hall, Gurugram Register now Blockchain is a breakthrough technology that has disrupted the world and will continue to do so, owing to its growing potential in the current times. It has a ripple effect on industries including Banking & Finance, Supply Chain, Automotive, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Insurance, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel, and Transportation. Blockchain is a popular and quickly expanding technology that offers freedom as well as security over the internet for people worldwide. One can apply blockchain principles to everything from Apps  to supply chain, financial and healthcare sector.  The blockchain technology helps in decentralization since it helps keep a record of transactions that takes place across a peer-to-peer network and improves organizational  communication and efficiency.  Blockchain is estimated to reach remarkable growth, from $11.54 billion in 2022 to $162.84 billion by 2027, according to a market report by Statista. Keeping in mind the above, CII – Tata Communications Centre for Digital Transformation is organizing a Web 3.0 Masterclass Block Chain  & Supply Chain – Certificate programme on 17th & 18th March at the CII Conference Hall , Sector 18, Udyog Vihar ,Gurugram The Web 3.0 masterclass will help the learners understand the fundamentals and  philosophy of decentralization, blockchain framework, supply chain challenge, tokenization, traceability in supply chain, sustainable procurement and reporting with live use cases. Why Join this Masterclass: Acquire insight into the most in-demand Blockchain skills Attend physical classroom sessions with live use cases Get hands-on learning experience on industry-relevant use cases Build skills to become job-ready and advance your career Program completion certificate from CII and AlgoBharat The eminent Faculty for this Master Class is  Dr Nikhil Varma  ,Technical Lead at Algorand Foundation’s India arm, AlgoBharat, where he engages with universities and companies to accelerate the diffusion of blockchain technology in India. Nikhil is an Associate Professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey, and a guest professor at India Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, and Molde University, Norway where he teaches supply chain analytics & blockchain related courses. Prior to academics, Nikhil spent time as a developer, analyst, management consultant and a project manager. He also started two companies and served on the board of a public company that acquired his startup. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India and a master’s in computer engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. He also has an MBA and a PhD in management from HEC Montreal. Nikhil is passionate about optimizing Supply chain by decentralization and eventually using machine learning to build optimized and automated decision models with smart contracts. He teaches blockchain to managers and has given lectures at several institutions and conferences on institutionalization of blockchain. I invite you to join the this Certificate programme : Web 3.0 Masterclass Block Chain & Supply chain  and benefit from the learnings which will help you immensely in your organization. I would be happy to answer your questions in case you may have. Please register through the link: https://cam.mycii.in/ORNew/Registration.html?EventId=E000061242 Please feel free to call or write back to me undersigned, or my colleague Mehul Chaudhary Mob. : +91 9927634685 | Email : mehul.chaudhary@cii.in  in case of any further support or assistance is required.

California Pistachios’ #CrackItSnackIt Campaign is Back with Sameera Reddy and an Instagram Game Filter that highlights the Fun and Benefits of Healthier Snacking Double Dhamaka! California Pistachios is celebrating its two favorite holidays, World Pistachio Day on February 26, and National Snacking Day on March 4, through its #CrackItSnackIt campaign. The campaign will showcase the enjoyment and benefits of cracking open and eating California Pistachios through a celebrity partnership, a series of humorous videos on social media, and an addictive Instagram game filter. For this year’s campaign, California Pistachios has partnered with Sameera Reddy to advocate the benefits of healthy snacking to her loyal fans. Talking about her association with California Pistachios, Celebrity Mom Influencer, Sameera Reddy said: “Snacking is an integral part of my life, whether it’s for my children, my family or just for me. We absolutely love munching! As a parent of two, I always encourage my family to pick the right snacks that are both delicious and healthy. This World Pistachio Day let’s share our love for Pistas and make mindful choices. Join me and team California Pistachios with #CrackitSnackit to celebrate World Pistachio Day and National Snacking Day!” California Pistachios Partners with Celebrity Mom Influencer, Sameera Reddy Watch California Pistachios’ #CrackItSnackItChallenge video here: Instagram Video Through a series of Instagram Reels in collaboration with some of India’s notable influencers including Nisman Parpia, Pooja and Karan Bafna, Jagriti Pahwa and Santosh Mishra, California Pistachios inspires consumers to see the bigger picture in life this World Pistachio Day! Whatever the problem is today, it might not be the problem tomorrow. The campaign’s emphasis is to take life one step at a time, crack open everyone’s favourite snack and let life flow. In addition to its celebrity and influencer partnerships, and now available for the very first time on National Snacking Day, California Pistachios has developed a game filter on Instagram called the #CatchItSnackIt challenge. With this filter, Instagram users are encouraged to challenge their friends, family, and followers to see who can achieve the highest score! To earn points, users simply move their head to catch as many falling pistachios in a bowl as they can in 30 seconds! Try the California Pistachios’ #CatchItSnackIt filter [here] California Pistachios is a delicious nutritious snack that can bridge hunger between meals, helping to avoid over-eating at mealtimes. Through World Pistachio Day and National Snacking Day, California Pistachios aims to make pistachios the go-to snack choice for people of all ages. California Pistachios contain six grams of protein per 28 gram serving. Offering both crunch and delicious flavor, California Pistachios make a satisfying, convenient, tasty and fun snack choice to include in an everyday diet. For more information about California Pistachios India, please visit californiapistachios.com/, Instagram at @CaliforniaPistachiosIN, and Facebook at /CaliforniaPistachiosIN. # # About California Pistachios: Brought to you by The Wonderful Company, California Pistachios make for a delicious snack that offers both crunch and seasoning. Sun-ripened in the moderate Mediterranean climate of California, these distinctively green nuts pack taste and contain antioxidants and nutrients. And all you need to get the party started is to crack one open! https://californiapistachios.com/ For more details & queries, please contact: Yazad Elavia: yazad.elavia@edelman.com Ambuja Kashyap: ambuja.kashyap@edelman.com Mayuri Jhalani: mayuri.jhalani@edelman.com

More than 4800 students, 176 schools from across the country participated in the competition Let’s Eduvate, one of the leading tech startups providing education services, recently organized a nationwide quiz online competition called ‘EDUVIZ’ to provide encouragement to students for improving their general knowledge. The event received an overwhelming response as more than 176 Schools participated in this inter-school competition. Participation for the competition was open for students in grades 6 -8. Students were tested for their grasp on topics such as General Knowledge and Current Affairs. With 3 stages of the competition conducted online, each stage saw tough competition from students across different schools. In the final round, 9 students were selected out of which 3 winners were announced. Speaking about the quiz competition, Chaitra BM, National Marketing Head at Let’s Eduvate said, “Eduvate has been providing a structured curriculum and academic support to several public and private schools across India. This includes schools in rural areas that don’t get access to such facilities easily. Our goal in organizing the EDUVIZ competition was to provide a knowledge-sharing platform to students. The overwhelming response we received for the initiative is encouraging. The level of knowledge and intelligence shown by the students was even more motivational. We also look forward to holding more such competitions in the near future.” The winners included Jeet Gada from S.E. International School who won a laptop, Paarth Singh from Holy Child Convent High School stood 2nd and won a tablet and Susmitha N from Sri Sai Vidalaya received a Kindle for securing 3rd place in the competition. About Eduvate Eduvate is a B2B arm of the K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading school management solution providers in India. Eduvate provides an array of services that includes an integrated Curriculum (In line with NEP Guidelines), individualised Learning Kits for students, centralized ERP system, a platform for Online Classes, E-Books & Interactive Books, Comprehensive Teachers Training, Lesson Plans & Teaching Resources, Ready Question Bank with Assessment Support, Digital Classrooms – Smart TVs & TABs, Marketing & Admission Support, Seamless Implementation Process to K12 schools across the country. Eduvate started its operation in 2010 and its strong academic and non-academic solutions are used by 300+ public and private schools and impacted the lives of 50000+ students so far. Eduvate has also been instrumental in providing massive sustainable growth from 250 students to 30,000+ students to Orchids-The International School, the leading K12 CBSE school chain in India and (another subsidiary of K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd) in the last 7 years. Apart from Orchids The International School, Eduvate has expanded its presence in 8 states across India in just a decade and has been furnishing digital and operational support to them. Eduvate’s core anthem is “ Create, Educate, Innovate”

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s leading telecommunications services provider today announced that it has crossed the 10 million unique 5G user mark on its network. Airtel was the first service provider to roll-out 5G services in the country in October 2022. Today, Airtel 5G Plus is available across all states in the country. The company is well poised to cover every town and key rural areas with Airtel 5G services by end of March 2024. In November 2022, Airtel became the first and only operator to have 1 million unique customers on its network within 30 days of its commercial launch. RandeepSekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel, said “These are early days, but we are thrilled with the response we have received from our customers. Airtel will continue to stay true to its commitment to build a more connected, equitable and sustainable network. With cutting edge 5G infrastructure, a fantastic partner ecosystem and a dedicated workforce that is customer obsessed, we believe we are in the right path to win and deliver a world-class 5G Plus experience to customers across the length and breadth of the country.” Airtel 5G Plus has three compelling advantages for customers. First, it runs on a technology that has the widest acceptance in the world with the most developed ecosystem. This ensures that all 5G smartphones in India seamlessly work on the Airtel network. Second, the company promises to deliver the best experience – between 20 to 30 times higher speeds than today coupled with brilliant voice experience and super-fast call connect. Finally, Airtel 5G Plus network will also be kinder to the environment with its special power reduction solution. In the last one year, Airtel has demonstrated the power of 5G with a host of powerful use cases that will change the way customers lead their lives and do business. From India’s first live 5G network in Hyderabad to India’s first private 5G network at the BOSCH facility in Bengaluru to partnering with Mahindra & Mahindra to make its Chakan manufacturing facility, India’s first 5G enabled auto manufacturing unit, Airtel has been at the forefront of 5G innovation. Airtel has created 5G experience zones across all its retail stores in the country. Customers can walk-in to any store to experience ultrafast Airtel 5G Plus. To know more about Airtel 5G Plus please log on to https://www.airtel.in/5g-network

Orchids The International School combined horticulture and financial literacy for a unique initiative Orchids The International School’s Thoraipakkam branch successfully conducted a unique and innovative program called Budding Farmer Activity for Grade 8 students, combining financial literacy and horticulture curriculum. The highlight of the program was the Budding Farmers Market event where students grew their own produce in the school’s polyhouse and sold their crops to parents in a market-style setting. The Budding Farmers Market event was a grand success with students demonstrating their knowledge and skills in horticulture and financial literacy. The students formed different groups such as sales and marketing, studied rates in the market, and fixed prices for each crop. They presented the life cycle of crops, and harvesting techniques, and showcased their understanding of the importance of organic farming. Commenting on the event, Dr Jemi Sudhakar, Principal of Orchids The International School, Thoraipakkam branch, said, “We are extremely delighted with the success of the Budding Farmers Market initiative. Our aim is to provide our students with practical learning opportunities that help them develop important life skills. The combination of horticulture and financial literacy curriculum has proved to be a huge success, and we hope to continue organizing such events in the future. Orchids The International School has always been committed to providing holistic education to its students. The Budding Farmer Activity is another example of the school’s commitment to providing a stimulating and engaging learning environment for its students.” The Budding Farmers Market initiative is an excellent example of how schools can incorporate practical learning into the curriculum. It has provided an opportunity for students to learn important life skills and contribute to sustainable living. The program has helped students to understand the financial aspects of running a business, such as planning, supply and demand, and financial investment. The student’s active participation in the event has instilled a sense of responsibility and ownership in them towards nature and society. They have also gained an understanding of the value of hard work, teamwork, and collaboration. Through the Budding Farmers Market, students have been able to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical experience, making the learning process more effective and enjoyable. About Orchids The International School Orchids The International School is one of India’s leading international K12 school chains. It started its journey in 2002 with its first branch in Hyderabad. In less than two decades, it has grown into 90 branches spread over 25 major cities- Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Chennai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Nasik, Indore, and Aurangabad. Modern physical infrastructure, personalized attention, and a carefully curated curriculum provide uniformity in all OIS schools. OIS follows the CBSE and ICSE curriculum infused with international teaching methodologies to provide a strong emphasis on personality development along with academic excellence. Currently, it has over 750000+ students and 7000+ teaching and non-teaching staff.

On purchase of every Side by Side Refrigerator, LG customers will get free Times Prime membership with benefits worth over Rs. 60,000 Two giant consumer brands, LG and Times Prime today announce their coming together for a strategic partnership for their “Assured Benefits Carnival,” where the electronic giant will gift Times Prime Annual Membership to its customers on purchase of any “Side by Side Refrigerator”. Upon product purchase, customers will receive a voucher code for the Times Prime annual membership with access to a wide range of benefits from premium & popular brands such as Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Cricbuzz Plus, Gaana Plus, EazyDiner, ET Prime, TOI+,and many more. This one-stop shop also provides exclusive offers and discounts over Rs.60,000 on your favorite brands such as Myntra, Uber, Chaayos, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, etc. Speaking on the latest collaboration of the brand, Harshita Singh, Business Head of Times Prime said, “The aim of this strategic partnership is to enrich the offering bouquet of an appliance leader like LG with Times Prime’s holistic ecosystem of all lifestyle brands under one app. This wholesome nature of our app integrated with an umbrella of offerings by LG is bound to benefit both brands for sales and engagement.”.” As one of the most preferred lifestyle super-apps, Times Prime offers an extensive range of benefits on a single platform, from shopping to entertainment and lifestyle brands like Starbucks, Myntra, Uber, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Google One, and many more. Times Prime positions itself as a unique Super App that curates subscriptions and benefits besides elevating lifestyle with superior & exclusive access to global brands and experiences. The campaign is designed to create a sense of urgency and dramatize the importance of availing the benefits of Times Prime subscription. To know more about the LG InstaView Side by Side refrigerator, visit LG Electronics: Buy TVs, Home Entertainment & Appliances | LG India About Times Prime Times Prime is an all-in-one lifestyle membership offered by Times Internet. It aims to upgrade members’ lifestyles by providing premium experiences and benefits across categories. With an extensive range of benefits on a single platform, from shopping to entertainment and lifestyle, brands like Starbucks, Myntra, Uber, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Google One, and many more, Times Prime keeps delighting its members. The idea is simple — instead of paying for different subscription services, pay for one — and you can access all of these at once. In addition to these comprehensive offerings, Times Prime curates exclusive events and experiences, including movie screenings, live sessions with experts, and dining events