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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
BHU faculty, alumni win Naimisharanya logo, tagline contest
Varanasi: Assistant professor of the department of Applied Arts, faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, and two alumni secured the top three positions in the logo and tagline design competition for Naimisharanya, Sitapur organised by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation. Under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 initiative, the UP State Tourism Development Corporation organised a national-level logo and tagline design competition for Naimisharanya, Sitapur. The department of Applied Arts, BHU made history by securing the first, second, and third positions in the contest. Alumnus Nikhil Kumar Rai secured the first position, assistant professor of the department Ashish Kumar Gupta secured the second position, and alumnus Uday Prakash secured the third position. Located in Sitapur district, about 90km from Lucknow, Naimisharanya is mentioned in Ramayana, Mahabharata and puranas. It is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra fell on the earth, and where 88,000 sages led by Shaunak Rishi performed the great yagya. The place remains to be a centre of faith for spiritual seekers, pilgrims, and cultural lovers. "It is a matter of great pride for the entire faculty that alumni and an assistant professor dominated the top three positions in this national-level competition, in which entries were received from all over the country, including Uttar Pradesh. This is the first time that Guru and Shishya of the same department have won all the top prizes in a national competition," said the dean of the faculty of visual arts, prof Uttam Dixit, congratulating all the winning participants. Head of the department of Applied Arts, prof Manish Arora said that it was a matter of joy for the department for winning all the positions in the national competition of logo design. The competition was organised under the guidance of the chief development officer of Sitapur, and the winners were selected by the district evaluation committee. The objective of the competition was to develop a strong and culturally relevant visual identity for one of the holiest spiritual places in India, Naimisharanya. The logo design and tagline prepared by the winners will be used by Naimisharanya, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh State Tourism.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
HCLTech study underscores the criticality of product-aligned operating models to drive innovation, efficiency and customer value
In a world where digital transformation is no longer optional, new research, HCLTech's latest research titled The Blueprint to AI-led Operating Model: Mastering the Art of Engineering Value at Velocity, has revealed how Product-Aligned Operating Models (PAOMs) are becoming the blueprint for future-ready organizations. The report has revealed that 9 in 10 firms with a traditional operating model fail to drive meaningful returns from their investments. In an AI-driven market defined by constant disruption, a product-aligned operating model (POAM) is emerging as the key differentiator. The research surveyed 550 senior IT and business decision-makers across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Key findings: 88% of enterprises are moving towards a PAOMs, with another 12% expecting to implement it within the next 3 years. Yet, 100% report facing implementation challenges. Generative AI (GenAI) is a game-changer: Nearly half (47%) believe GenAI will enhance product lifecycle management and decision-making, with APAC leading in adoption. Leadership and culture are critical: 95% of respondents say their organizations need a cultural and mindset shift to realize the full value of PAOMs. Leadership buy-in and alignment remain top barriers. Customer feedback is the untapped goldmine: Only 17% of organizations use customer feedback to its full potential, despite 94% acknowledging its importance in product development. Collaboration fuels innovation: While a third of organizations actively engage in cross-functional collaboration, yet 99.6% still see room for improvement. AI investment pays off: One in two firms with a product-aligned operating model invests in AI and is four times more likely to maximize their ROI on their AI spend compared to traditional organizations. 'A product-aligned operating model brings teams together around a shared vision, promoting cross-functional collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency. This approach enables enterprises to innovate effectively and increase their chances of achieving customer-focused outcomes,' said Ashish Kumar Gupta, Chief Growth Officer, Europe and Africa, Diversified Industries, HCLTech. 'As disruption becomes the norm, product-aligned operating model isn't just an option—it's a necessity,' said Pawan Vadapalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, Digital Business Services, HCLTech. 'HCLTech Fenix and AI Force offer a clear path to navigate complexities, blending strategy, technology and agility to turn disruption into innovation and deliver impactful results.' To explore the complete insights and recommendations, download the report:
