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Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Privacy Notice for MHR Event
Introduction This privacy notice describes how we process personal data provided by you to Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited ("TMG", "we") in connection with the MHR "Happiness and the future of work" event on 4 June 2025 ("Event"). It is important that you read this notice so that you are aware of how and why we are using your personal data. TMG is the data controller of your personal data. This means that TMG decides what your personal data is used for, and the ways in which it is processed. As a data controller, TMG has the responsibility to comply, and to demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection laws. Why do we collect your personal data? We collect your personal data for the purposes of administering the Event. We will also use your personal data to send you marketing communications where you have consented to receiving marketing. What personal data will TMG collect? Personal data We will collect the following personal data about you: Title Name Company name Job title Telephone and/or mobile phone number Email address The lawful basis for TMG to process your personal data for the purpose as described above, is legitimate interest. We will also collect your marketing opt-in information. The lawful basis for this is your consent. Special category data You may also share the following categories of personal data for the purpose of facilitating your attendance at the Event Accessibility information (including requirements related to disabilities) Dietary requirements The lawful basis for TMG to process the above special category data is your consent. By submitting such information to us you are consenting to our processing of this type of data. Retaining your personal data Personal data from your event registration will be kept until June 1, 2026, after which it will be automatically deleted. Your opt-in marketing preferences will be stored according to our data protection policies. Sharing your personal data If you have opted-in to receive marketing from MHR, this information will be collected by TMG and securely shared with Modulr FS Limited - MHR International ('MHR'), who will use it in accordance with their own privacy policy. TMG works with our approved third-party providers who help us to provide some of our services. These partners only use your personal data on behalf of TMG and not independently of TMG. We may also share personal data with third parties where required or permitted by law. Where we store your personal data When we store your personal data in our own systems, it is stored in the United Kingdom. Security We take appropriate measures to ensure that all personal data is kept secure including security measures to prevent personal data from being accidentally lost, or used or accessed in an unauthorised way. We limit access to your personal data to those who have a genuine business need to know it. Those processing your personal data will do so only in an authorised manner and are subject to a duty of confidentiality. We also have procedures in place to deal with any actual or suspected data security breach. We will notify you and any applicable regulator of a data security breach where we are legally required to do so. Your rights Under the UK GDPR you have a number of important rights. In summary, those include rights to: access to your personal data and to certain other supplementary information that this Privacy Notice is already designed to address require us to correct any mistakes in your personal data which we hold require the erasure of personal data concerning you in certain situations receive the personal data concerning you which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit those data to a third party in certain situations object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for direct marketing purposes object to decisions taken from processing your personal data by automated means which produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you object in certain other situations to our continued processing of your personal data otherwise restrict our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances claim compensation for damages caused by our breach of any data protection laws. For further information on each of those rights, including the circumstances in which they apply, see the Guidance from the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) on individuals rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. If you would like to exercise any of those rights, please: contact us using our Contact details below, let us have enough information to identify you, let us have proof of your identity and address, and let us know the information to which your request relates. Contact Questions and comments regarding this Privacy Notice and rights requests should be addressed to the Data Protection Officer by email DPO@ or by post to: Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Officer, 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1 0DT. How to complain We hope that we can resolve any query or concern you raise about our use of your personal data. However, if you are not satisfied with how we have dealt with your enquiry/complaint you make a complaint with a supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for data protection in the UK is the Information Commissioner whose contact details can be found at or by telephone: +44303-123-1113.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Old Tunes, New Swagger
In Kerala's culturally diverse landscape, Mappilappattu—the traditional folk music of the Muslim community—has long served as a powerful means of expression and a cornerstone of community identity for centuries. Deeply rooted in Malabar's history and cultural landscape, these songs have long been a vital part of the region's musical heritage, uniquely blending Malayalam with Arabic and Persian influences. Today, this rich tradition is experiencing a striking revival, reimagined through the rhythms of rap and hip-hop by a new generation of artists who are reshaping Kerala's music scene. The turning point came when rapper Dabzee, hailing from Malappuram, merged the rhythm and flavour of traditional Mappilappattu with contemporary rap beats in the chart-topping track 'Manavalan Thug…' for the film 'Thallumaala'. With over 100 million views on YouTube, it became one of Malayalam music's biggest hits. Since then, a wave of similar hits—like 'Boy You're a Banger…' by MHR, Joker, SA, and Dabzee, 'Panthalchaant…' by Dabzee, Baby Jean, and Joker, and 'Payyambalthanole Veedu' by Rish N K and Zail—has swept through Kerala. These tracks tap into the sonic textures, dialects, and storytelling traditions of Malabar, while infusing them with the swagger and beat of global rap culture. Though Mappilappattu has evolved through cinema and album formats in earlier decades, its current fusion with hip-hop marks a new cultural moment. The 2012 film 'Usthad Hotel' featured a successful fusion of the classic 'Appangalembadum Ottakku Chuttammayi…', setting the stage for more experimental blends. The 2021 viral hit 'Mappila Drill', a rework of Moyinkutty Vaidyar's 'Ake Chuttulakathil…', and tracks like 'Malarkodiye Njanennum' (Dabzee & O V Abdulla) and 'Ellam Padaithulla Khallakudayone' (remixed by Sami, Shad, and Dabzee) signalled a creative shift: Traditional themes with modern flair. The emotional resonance of these tracks, paired with their rhythmic innovation, captivated new generation listeners. Last year's 'Jannathil Orathile…', a Dabzee hit, and 'Manasakamil' from 'Thallumaala' further solidified the genre's appeal. In Aug 2023, the release of 'Malabari Banger'—featuring Eranad slang—racked up over 25 million views, becoming a symbol of Malappuram's local pride gone viral. The popularity of tracks like 'Akatharil Adrupathin…' (MHR, Dulm), 'Ballaltha Jathi' (2024) by Dabzee, Neeraj Madhav, and Baby Jean (with 36 million+ views), 'Arbab' by Rish N K and MHR, and 'Naalu Vattam…' all cemented the increasing trend of successfully blending Mappila melodies with rap. Beyond rhythm and rhyme, these songs speak the language of Malabar—literally. Slang and dialects become lyrical tools. The football fever of 'Panthalchaant…', and hyperlocal catchphrases like 'Suggund…Ayimmoru Seriyund…' in Manavalan Thug or 'Daichum Pinnem Payichum…' in Malabari Banger highlight how authenticity and relatability drive popularity. According to lyricist and director Muhsin Parari, this movement is rooted in personal memory and cultural inheritance. 'These musicians create from lived experience,' he says. 'When lyrics reflect their own world—linguistic, social, emotional—it connects instantly with audiences.' Lyricist Manoj Kuroor places this genre shift in historical context. 'For a long time, Malayalam popular music was seen through the lens of ragas and classical purity,' he explains. 'This rigidity delayed the acceptance of genres like rap.' Citing the 1962 song ' onnu nokedee Rabecca' from 'Veluthampi Dalava' as an early flirtation with rap-like rhythm, he adds that such forms were dismissed as foreign—akin to cabaret. Mappila songs, however, with their inherent rhythmic structures like 'Murukk' and 'Chattam', offer a natural foundation for rap. Kuroor contrasts their adaptability with classical forms like Kathakali Padams, which resist fusion. Mappilappattu is versatile and street-level—it fits the rap format organically, he stated. Popular rapper Baby Jean agrees. 'Padappattu and Badar Kissa pattu, both rooted in Mappila tradition, are similar to rap in structure and storytelling,' he says. Importantly, he notes, the focus is on cultural life—not religion. 'These songs reflect social experiences and daily life.' Hussain Randathani, chairman of the Kerala Mappila Kala Academy, identified two major drivers of this revival: Diaspora influence and social media platforms. 'During the pandemic, Mappila songs became digital lifelines,' he says. 'Social media helped bridge the gap between generations, transforming old songs into viral trends.' He points to 'Apangalembadum…' and 'Kayyarikathu' by K Raghavan Master as songs that gained fresh relevance for their folk depth. 'People are now open to Mappila songs in all forms,' he says. 'This is an evolving moment.' Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Telegraph
17-04-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Sign up now: experts to discuss the future of work at TMG's offices
In 2050, the workplace will look very different from how it does today. From AI and upskilling to multi-generational workforces and high performance, nearly all aspects of our current working practices will need to undergo change and embrace innovative new ways of working in order to thrive in the future: AI will transform systems, efficiency and ways of working; more employees will diversify skills as they embark on continuous learning to keep up with changes in their job spec; 20-year-olds will work alongside those more than 50 years their senior as retirement ages increase; and happiness will gain increasing attention as a key factor in retaining the best talent and boosting the bottom line. To understand how to navigate the many shifting priorities and changes of the business world, the World of Work 2050 breakfast event is being held in London. Hosted by Telegraph Media Group and MHR, a leading HR, payroll and finance software provider, and led by applied futurist Tom Cheesewright, the event will bring together influential business leaders, senior HR professionals, academics and industry experts for an insightful panel discussion on the future of work. Beginning with the central importance of fostering happiness at work, the breakfast panel will cover the pressing challenges and lucrative opportunities in the world of work today, including how organisations can embed DEI in their strategies, the central role that HR plays in a company's trajectory, the secrets of high performance and the need for long-term thinking in an increasingly short-term world. Cheesewright's vocation as a futurist may have been uncommon 25 years ago, but his job is becoming increasingly in demand. He helps global brands and industries to see what's coming next and helps them build strategies for successfully navigating whatever the future has in store. He's worked with organisations including Google, Meta, Pepsi and Nasa, and will bring his unique perspective on how the world is changing to the World of Work 2050 event. Following a networking breakfast, where like-minded business leaders, HR professionals and C-suite executives can connect, guests will head to the Telegraph's theatre space where Cheesewright will be joined by expert guests for an eye-opening panel discussion, including: Duro Oye, chief executive and founder of 20/20 Levels, focuses on helping underrepresented young adults succeed in the world of work. Working with corporate partners, such as Virgin Mobile, American Express and Landsec, 20/20 Levels supports businesses so that they can invest in and benefit from diverse talent through offering funding, mentorship and career opportunities. André de Waal, an independent boardroom advisor and researcher, and the academic director of the HPO Center, an organisation that conducts research into what makes a high-performance organisation. He has advised over 250 global organisations on performance management and high performance issues, including Ikea, Grohe, HP and Heineken. Additional panellists will be announced in the coming weeks, and topics of discussion will cover a range of areas critical to business success now and over the next 25 years: why fostering happiness at work improves the bottom line; the importance of embedding diversity and inclusion into your work culture to drive success; how and why life-long learning will become the norm; how to benefit from a multi-generational workforce; why thinking long-term helps businesses thrive; and the secrets of successful high performance organisations and how to lead one. Guests can expect an insightful conversation between experts on how the workplace is changing, where happiness fits in and – crucially – who will be shaping that change. Event theme: Happiness and the future of work Guest speakers: Applied futurist Tom Cheesewright; business theorist Andre de Waal; Duro Oye, chief executive and founder of 20/20 Levels and additional guests to be announced Date: June 4 2025, 8.30-11am Location: The Telegraph, 111 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0DT Register here Eligibility: Attendees must be a business owner, a part business owner or in one of the following roles: c-suite, senior leadership, director. All business industries are eligible. Attendees must be aged 18 or over. Key dates: Attendees must register before May 26, 2025. Terms and conditions: Successful Attendees will be notified via email before May 30, 2025 and must confirm attendance within 3 working days. 20/25 tickets available. Attendees will be selected by Telegraph Media Group to reflect a diverse and balanced range of industries in attendance. Guests are not permitted.
Telegraph
04-03-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
People plus purpose: unlocking the secrets of high-performance
It can be easy to identify the highest performers in any field: we recognise the pack leaders who rise above the rest and the innovators who change the game. In business there are frameworks used to distinguish what makes a high-performance organisation (HPO) and which principles underpin excellence – though by nature, these vary across industries and sectors. Dan Morris, chief executive of Cornwall Insight, one of the UK's leading energy market intelligence analysts, is acutely aware of what it takes to achieve excellence. Morris joined the company in June 2024, when the sector was at a turning point – how society produces, consumes and thinks about energy was shifting, and much of the industry was reassessing its priorities. 'Right now the company is really coming into its own because the focus of what we do – supporting companies during the energy transition – is really gathering pace,' he says. Connecting people with purpose When it comes to creating a successful organisation, Morris sees two clear priorities: people and purpose. '[These] are the two things you really have to deliver on in order to get that performance at the other end,' he explains. And for Morris, that starts with considering the motivation behind the work: 'Why are we doing what we do? Because if you're doing that right, I truly believe that the rest will follow.' A team that knows what they're working towards, and believes in the value of their goal, is much more likely to perform than one which doesn't, he believes. 'Our purpose as a business is to help companies along a successful path towards the energy transition. People work for us because they want to be part of the sort of work we're doing,' Morris says. 'And they stay because they can see that their careers are developing in line with our purpose and mission.' Investing in employees and facilitating meaningful career development is something for which MHR, a leading HR, payroll and finance provider, has a long-standing reputation. It has been helping organisations access high performance for the past 40 years. Its unified HR and learning platform, People First, allows managers to identify skills gaps and foster a culture of growth, curiosity and, as a result, high performance, while laying the foundation for an engaged, purpose-driven workforce. Enhancing raw potential For Morris, once purpose is embedded within an organisation, other factors, such as technology, can make sure the business thrives. Cornwall Insight, which forecasts the future of the energy sector and focuses on digital technologies for its new energy projects, is perfectly placed to make the most of those opportunities. 'We're in a really exciting space at the moment. [There are] almost limitless opportunities for the things that we could do,' he says. Indeed, the energy sector has become a place of historic growth and innovation as the world transforms the way it produces power. Morris believes that 'technology can accelerate people's potential', but cautions against poorly deployed technologies: 'Good technology deployed correctly can unleash great potential,' he says. 'Poor technology, or [technology that's] poorly implemented, can cause incredible frustration and miscommunication within teams.' Organisations must harness the relationship between people and technology in order to achieve – and crucially, sustain – a high level of performance. Morris is adamant that, while technology 'is a core foundation and enabler of everything we do in the business', it's only as useful as the people using it: it enhances his teams, rather than replaces them. The importance of taking a risk Based on almost all predictions, the world's energy production and consumption will look vastly different in 25 years' time. This decade alone, the pendulum will swing from fossil fuels to renewable energy solutions, for economic and political reasons as well as climate action. As with any fast-growing industry, the energy sector is not short of innovations when it comes to dealing with growing demand and changing priorities. Morris is aware that innovating is essential in order to keep up with a continually shifting industry. 'You've definitely got to take risks to grow,' he says. 'It's also important to let people experiment [and] create the sort of environments where people can take managed risks.' Faced with a wealth of options, it can be tempting to spread yourself thin in an attempt to cover them all. Morris says he tries to strike a balance between these new opportunities and the fundamental core of the business – and in order to achieve that, he comes back to the importance of purpose and people. 'Taking calculated risks is a must, but you've got to do that within that framework of: does it meet our purpose?' he says. Once that purpose has been established and reinforced among the team, there is space and flexibility for growth and innovation. What does high performance look like to Morris? 'Matching someone's skills with their passion and the needs and the purpose of the organisation,' he says. 'When you find those three things intersecting, you find people who will run through walls.'
