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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Artificial intelligence cannot replace human factor, says IIM-Kozhikode director Debashis Chatterjee
KOCHI: AI cannot replace humans in terms of leadership as it requires humanitarian qualities, said IIM-Kozhikode director Debashis Chatterjee. He was speaking at the 'Mindful Leadership Masterclass' on the topic 'Explore the essence of the human factor in an AI world'. 'In an era, that is increasingly being defined by predictive algorithms, it is a leader's responsibility to preserve the human factor. The corporates need a dedicated reflection time to cultivate high-potential leaders who can navigate uncertainty and create value in ways AI cannot replicate,' he said. The author and columnist talked about how mindfulness and self-awareness play a major part in effective leadership at the event held in JW Marriott Hotel, Kochi. He added that while AI can play by the rules and logic -- with the incorporation of abundant data -- use traditional technical skills and make analytical decisions, a human mind is needed to understand the context of things, work with insights, think critically and serve accordingly. 'Ultimately, what the advent of AI does is that it will push us to a point where one gains the ability to function with their intuitive senses, beyond all data, in every case. Algorithm does not have awareness,' he said. The class conducted by IIM-K, was attended by leaders and over 150 professionals from a wide spectrum of institutions in Kochi, including Air India, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Cochin International Aviation Services Limited (subsidiary of CIAL), Steel and Industrial Forgings Limited (SIFL), Kerala Electrical & Allied Engineering Co Ltd (KEL), Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd (TCC), FACT, Federal Bank, ESAF Bank, KSIDC, and KSEB. The event also featured the release of Chatterjee's latest book 'One Minute Wisdom', on transformative coaching for life, learning and leadership.
Time Business News
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Jinpeng Guo Judges International Dance Competitions, Highlighting Asian Influence
Recently, Jinpeng Guo successfully completed his judging duties at the 2019 Dubai Dance Open, an international dance competition. As a top-tier event in the Middle East, the Dubai Dance Open is certified by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) and was held in early December at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai. The competition attracted over 800 participants from 32 countries. Jinpeng Guo's invitation to serve as a judge at this prestigious event not only highlights his professional standing in the field of international dance adjudication but also demonstrates the growing influence of Asian judges in shaping international dance standards. This is Jinpeng Guo's second time this year serving as a judge at a major international event, following his earlier involvement in the 2019 WIDC Dansinn International Dance Competition in Poland. His year-long experience as a professional judge showcases the high level of recognition his expertise has received in the global dance community. Dubai Dance Week As a significant platform for dance competitions in the Middle East, the Dubai Dance Open features a highly inclusive format. Since its inception in 2017, the event has become one of the most influential international dance competitions in the region. This year's competition continued its innovative design by offering 14 categories, including children (9-11 years old), youth (12-15 years old), junior (16-18 years old), adult (19-35 years old), and four senior age groups (35+/45+/55+/65+), covering all stages of a dancer's life. Judge Jinpeng Guo During the three-day event, Jinpeng Guo participated in the judging of various categories, including professional, youth, and senior groups. The competition adhered strictly to the WDSF international scoring system. Jinpeng Guo focused on key technical details such as the precision of hip-driven movements in Latin dances and energy control during rise-and-fall actions in standard dances. In terms of music interpretation, he evaluated not only rhythm accuracy but also the depth of emotional expression in the dancers' performances, encouraging participants to break free from formulaic routines and showcase their unique artistic understanding. In the youth group judging, Jinpeng Guo demonstrated a distinctive educational perspective. He systematically assessed the foundational training of dancers aged 12-15, focusing on core elements like the quality of weight transfers in Latin dance footwork and axis control in rotations. In standard dances, he scrutinized the stability of the dancers' posture and their ability to maintain spatial awareness during movement. His feedback often included practical improvement suggestions, such as 'Ensure the complete shift of weight on the 4th beat in the Cha Cha' or 'Strengthen ankle control during the rising action in Waltz,' which were later adopted by coaches as focal points for training. These professional insights not only provided crucial guidance for the future direction of the event but also received recognition from international judges who resonated with his balanced approach to tradition and innovation. In addition to the competition judging, the event's innovative 'competition + performance' model provided Jinpeng Guo with a platform to showcase his broad understanding of dance artistry. During the Gala dinner segment, where he served as a performance judge, Jinpeng Guo expressed his appreciation for the creative fusion of Arabic traditional dance rhythms with Latin choreography. While maintaining competition standards, he affirmed the artistic value of such cultural integration. In the post-event debriefing, Jinpeng Guo elaborated on his philosophy of balancing 'technical precision with artistic innovation' and emphasized the importance of encouraging choreographic creativity that reflects regional cultural characteristics while maintaining the integrity of basic techniques. WIDC Dansinn Jinpeng Guo's trip to Dubai was not his only international judging experience this year. Prior to the Dubai event, he was invited to serve as a judge at the 2019 WIDC Dansinn International Dance Competition in Poland, a prestigious event in the European dance community known for its strict technical standards and artistic requirements. As an important WDSF event in Europe, the competition attracted numerous top-level competitors in the professional category. During his judging of the professional standard dance category in Poland, Jinpeng Guo displayed deep expertise. He meticulously evaluated the accuracy of dancers' movement paths, body coordination during rotations, and ability to transition through complex formations, introducing the 'dynamic balance' judging standard that emphasizes core stability during movement. In paired dances, he introduced the 'breathing synchronization' metric, closely observing the energy transfer between partners. When assessing musical expression, Jinpeng Guo incorporated analysis of musical phrasing into the evaluation while balancing WDSF technical standards with encouragement for moderate innovation. For example, he acknowledged personalized adjustments in the Viennese Waltz when executed with reasonable artistic intent. This blending of traditional standards with contemporary developments offered a forward-thinking perspective that greatly enriched the event. Jinpeng Guo's continued invitations to judge two major international events reflect the dance world's recognition of his professional ability. As an internationally recognized judge with an Asian background, he not only upholds WDSF's technical standards but also appreciates the artistic expressions unique to dancers from different cultural backgrounds. His judging style, which combines professionalism and inclusivity, plays an important role in fostering global dance culture exchange and development. Beyond his judging duties, Jinpeng Guo also shared his insights into the future trends of competitive dance with coaches and dancers at the post-event activities in Dubai. He pointed out that as dance becomes increasingly globalized, future events should aim to respect regional cultural differences while maintaining unified technical standards. His viewpoint was widely accepted by the experts in attendance. From Poland to Dubai, Jinpeng Guo's judging experiences in 2019 have not only reinforced his professional standing in the international dance community but have also contributed to the global development of competitive dance standards. With the continued expansion of the WDSF event system in Asia and the Middle East, a team of judges with international perspectives and professional competence will play an increasingly important role. Jinpeng Guo's involvement has injected valuable Asian insights and expertise into this process. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play
INDIANAPOLIS -- Caitlin Clark dribbled, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday. It may be the most demanding action anyone sees from Clark this weekend. Indianapolis' big midseason weekend wasn't supposed to play out this way, with Clark patrolling the sidelines instead of impressing her home fans with more nifty passes or trademark logo 3-pointers. But as she sits this one out because of yet another injury, Clark remains the center of attention. From the 30-story, larger-than-life image covering Indianapolis' JW Marriott Hotel to the wraps around the city's maze of skywalks, last season's Rookie of the Year seems every bit as in demand — maybe even more — as All-Star teammates with the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, or anyone else in town. 'Oh, yeah. I am going to be there,' Clark told 'Good Morning America' on Friday, referring to Saturday night's game. 'I am going to be there, active on the sideline. I'm going to cheer these two on.' Clark did not speak during Friday's scheduled interviews with reporters or following the 3-point contest and skills challenge. For a league that has seen ticket sales and television ratings soar since Clark's arrival last season, her absence comes at the worst possible moment. Indianapolis was selected as the All-Star host last summer, and Clark was set to make her debut in the 3-point contest in her adopted hometown. The contest may have featured the strongest field ever — the last two contest winners, Sabrina Ionescu of New York and Allisha Gray of Atlanta; former NCAA Division I scoring champ Kelsey Plum of Los Angeles and Washington rookie Sonia Citron — if Clark was in it. Instead, Fever guard Lexie Hull replaced Clark but did not make the finals despite Clark's cheers. 'I think Lexie deserves it,' Mitchell said. 'I think that C.C. is dope for making sure that happened or the WNBA, for that matter, I don't know, and I think for the Fever it's just a good way to represent us and have someone the that this city loves.' Ionescu won her second title in three years, defeating Gray 30-22, giving the defending champion Liberty a Friday night sweep. Natasha Cloud edged out Seattle guard Erica Wheeler, a former Fever player, to win the skills challenge. Of course, everyone wanted to see Clark, who remains quite active off the court. In addition to the morning interview and a midday practice with the team she 'drafted,' the coach she acquired in a trade and the team that bears her name, Clark was scheduled to appear on Sue Bird's podcast, WNBA Live and with two sports brands — Nike and Wilson — before returning for Friday night's festivities. It's also a good bet Clark's schedule includes some injury treatment time. Ionescu's advice: Take full advantage of the unexpected opportunities. 'I went through something similar in my career,' Ionescu said. 'My first year, I didn't play due to injury and then second year, I had like three to four soft tissue injuries. You look back and it's a blessing in disguise because you're able to learn and grow and understand it's all part of your journey, continue to figure out what you need in a pro career.' Clark won't have much down time Saturday, either. There's a morning shootaround, a 15-minute interview session with reporters and then she'll have to navigate the newly constructed stage inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse before testing her coaching skills. And that may not be all. 'Obviously, unfortunate about Caitlin, but she's going to still have a great impact on this team,' said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. 'I will give the coaching hat to her as much as she wants, to be quite honest. We're going to play around with it a little bit. It'll be fun.' Clark never missed a game in college or her first pro season because of injury but already has missed 10 this season with three muscle injuries. Boston and Mitchell have seen how their teammate has responded in all 10 and expect nothing different this time, a contest that doesn't count in the standings. "Caitlin will still be Caitlin, trust me guys," Mitchell said, drawing laughter. 'She's going to be in a coaching uniform, like you'll definitely see the competitive nature. But I think for her, her body deserves what it deserves from a break standpoint. I think this weekend will still be about what her and other individuals have brought to our league.' So while the league's biggest stars compete on the court, Clark will return to her role as promoter. It's a role she must embrace if she hopes to play Tuesday when the regular season resumes with a home game against the defending champion Liberty — even if it's a disappointment for the women's basketball fans. "I am feeling good,' Clark told GMA. 'Obviously, a lot of this cheers me up. It's fun to see everybody out here having such a good time.'
NBC Sports
18-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday. It may be the most demanding action anyone sees from Clark this weekend. Indianapolis' big midseason weekend wasn't supposed to play out this way, with Clark patrolling the sidelines instead of impressing her home fans with more nifty passes or trademark logo 3-pointers. But as she sits this one out because of yet another injury, Clark remains the center of attention. From the 30-story, larger-than-life image covering Indianapolis' JW Marriott Hotel to the wraps around the city's maze of skywalks, last season's Rookie of the Year seems every bit as in demand — maybe even more — as All-Star teammates with the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, or anyone else in town. 'Oh, yeah. I am going to be there,' Clark told 'Good Morning America' on Friday, referring to Saturday night's game. 'I am going to be there, active on the sideline. I'm going to cheer these two on.' Clark did not speak during Friday's scheduled interviews with reporters. For a league that has seen ticket sales and television ratings soar since Clark's arrival last season, her absence comes at the worst possible moment. Indianapolis was selected as the All-Star host last summer, and Clark was set to make her debut in the 3-point contest in her adopted hometown. The contest may have featured the strongest field ever — the last two contest winners, Sabrina Ionescu of New York and Alisha Gray of Atlanta; former NCAA Division I scoring champ Kelsey Plum of Los Angeles and Washington rookie Sonia Citron — if Clark was in it. Instead, Fever guard Lexie Hull will replace Clark in Friday's contest. 'I think Lexie deserves it,' Mitchell said. 'I think that C.C. is dope for making sure that happened or the WNBA, for that matter, I don't know, and I think for the Fever it's just a good way to represent us and have someone the that this city loves.' Of course, everyone wanted to see Clark, who remains quite active off the court. In addition to the morning interview and a midday practice with the team she 'drafted,' the coach she acquired in a trade and the team that bears her name, Clark was scheduled to appear on Sue Bird's podcast, WNBA Live and with two sports brands — Nike and Wilson — before returning for Friday night's festivities. It's also a good bet Clark's schedule includes some injury treatment time. Ionescu's advice: Take full advantage of the unexpected opportunities. 'I went through something similar in my career,' Ionescu said. 'My first year, I didn't play due to injury and then second year, I had like three to four soft tissue injuries. You look back and it's a blessing in disguise because you're able to learn and grow and understand it's all part of your journey, continue to figure out what you need in a pro career.' Clark won't have much down time Saturday, either. There's a morning shootaround, a 15-minute interview session with reporters and then she'll have to navigate the newly constructed stage inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse before testing her coaching skills. And that may not be all. 'Obviously, unfortunate about Caitlin, but she's going to still have a great impact on this team,' said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. 'I will give the coaching hat to her as much as she wants, to be quite honest. We're going to play around with it a little bit. It'll be fun.' Clark never missed a game in college or her first pro season because of injury but already has missed 10 this season with three muscle injuries. Boston and Mitchell have seen how their teammate has responded in all 10 and expect nothing different this time, a contest that doesn't count in the standings. 'Caitlin will still be Caitlin, trust me guys,' Mitchell said, drawing laughter. 'She's going to be in a coaching uniform, like you'll definitely see the competitive nature. But I think for her, her body deserves what it deserves from a break standpoint. I think this weekend will still be about what her and other individuals have brought to our league.' So while the league's biggest stars compete on the court, Clark will return to her role as promoter. It's a role she must embrace if she hopes to play Tuesday when the regular season resumes with a home game against the defending champion Liberty — even if it's a disappointment for the women's basketball fans. 'I am feeling good,' Clark told GMA. 'Obviously, a lot of this cheers me up. It's fun to see everybody out here having such a good time.'
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emirates to hold its recruitment open day to those aspiring to be cabin crew
Welcome to the airline's open day in Macao MACAO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For all those aspiring to be cabin crew at Emirates, the world's most profitable and the largest international airline is holding its recruitment open day on 30 July at JW Marriott Hotel Macao, located in Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Macao. All cabin crew candidates are required to be at the venue at 9am sharp with a digital copy of their CVs in English. They can pre-register for the event here. Emirates is looking to hire those who are passionate about delivering personalised and impeccable service, while creating memorable moments for its customers. Emirates' truly global cabin crew team represents 148 nationalities, reflecting its customer mix and international operations to 143 cities on six continents with a modern fleet of over 254 all wide-body aircraft. The airline is the largest global operator of the Boeing 777s and the A380s and has recently welcomed its first eight A350s to its growing fleet. New cabin crew recruits undergo an intense seven and a half weeks of training in the highest standards of hospitality, safety and service delivery in Emirates' state-of-the-art facility in Dubai. They learn leadership and life-saving skills in Safety & Emergency Procedures, essential first aid in Group Medical Training, observational and industry insights in Security sessions, skincare, nutrition and wellbeing advice in the Image and Uniform training, and finally the pillars of hospitality and the airline's award-winning onboard food and beverage offering in Service training. All Emirates crew are based in the exciting cosmopolitan city of Dubai and enjoy a competitive, tax-free salary and flying pay, eligibility for profit share, hotel stays and layover expenses, concessional travel and cargo, annual leave, annual leave ticket, furnished accommodation, transportation to and from work, excellent medical, life and dental insurance coverage, and other benefits. Cabin crew also enjoy attractive concessional travel benefits for self, their families and friends, enabling them to enjoy and explore destinations together across the airline's network spanning 6 continents. Cabin crew also have access to the Emirates Platinum card for themselves and their dependents. With this they can enjoy discounts across thousands of brand and retail stores, clubs, clinics, hospitality outlets, locally and globally. The open day will take place on 30 July 2025 and will start at 9am sharp at the JW Marriott Hotel Macao, Galaxy Macao, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, S/N, COTAI, Macao. Those who wish to join Emirates, the opportunity is one click or one recruitment day away. Check out the website regularly for more details – About Emirates From its global hub in Dubai, Emirates serves customers on six continents, providing high quality air transport services that facilitate tourism and trade. The airline has earned customer recognition for its industry-leading services on the ground and in the sky, delivered by a passionate workforce representing over 140 nations. Apart from the newly entered A350, Emirates also operates the world's largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft. Emirates offers spacious cabins and iconic inflight features such as its A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, and its ice inflight entertainment system available in all seats across its fleet, which has topped "best in sky" awards for 17 consecutive years. Emirates is committed to environmentally-responsible operations and focusses on three areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly, and protecting wildlife and habitats. View original content: SOURCE Emirates Airline
