Latest news with #NASSCOM
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
NASSCOM delegation discusses Andhra Pradesh's tech vision with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
A delegation of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) led by its president Rajesh Nambiar met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat on Monday. They discussed the vision for positioning Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as a leading global technology hub through innovation, talent, and infrastructure. Mr. Naidu said in a message on 'X' that Andhra Pradesh was a compelling alternative to saturated hubs, offering a unique advantages for India's growing tech sector driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D) and Artificial Intelligence. He stated that the Andhra Pradesh Government's key initiatives that were deliberated include an AI, Quantum and GovTech Innovation Sandbox for real-world pilot testing, a 100K Tech Apprentice Program for bridging talent gaps, a Coastal Cloud & Cyber Corridor for green data infrastructure, and an Andhra - for - Bharat initiative aimed at scaling rural-tech solutions. The NASSCOM delegation comprised vice-president and Head of Membership & Outreach Srikanth Srinivasan, and Head of ER&D, Siva Prasad Polimetla.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
MLCommons partners with NASSCOM to bring global AI reliability benchmarks to India
As part of this global effort, MLCommons is partnering with NASSCOM to introduce the benchmark to South Asia, with a focus on India-specific, Hindi-language reliability standards, according to a media release.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Fanly App Launched in Hyderabad to Unite Indian Badminton Community
Hyderabad: In a landmark move for Indian sports, Fanly—a revolutionary social engagement app aimed at connecting the entire Indian badminton ecosystem—was officially launched in Hyderabad. The Fanly app was unveiled by Padma Bhushan and Chief National Coach of the Indian Badminton Pullela Gopichand along with Sridevi Sira, VP -The Smart Bridge & former Skills Lead at NASSCOM and Co-founders – Fanly at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, ISB Road, Gachibowli. Fanly's new initiative, Badminton India, aims to bring together top national players, rising talents, and fans onto a single digital platform, fostering a more engaged and interactive badminton community. Speaking at the launch event, Pullela Gopichand emphasized the need for such a platform: Badminton in India has seen incredible growth, but what we lacked was a space where the entire community could come together. Fanly bridges that gap and opens up new avenues for players and fans to connect meaningfully." One of the founders of the Fanly app added, 'Badminton is one of the fastest-growing sports in India, and yet there hasn't been a digital space that truly connects the community—until now. With Fanly's Badminton India, we're giving fans unprecedented access to the sport and its stars, while empowering players to grow their personal fanbases.' Whether you're a national-level player, a school athlete, or just someone who loves the game, Fanly's Badminton India is your new home. Available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, Fanly is built to reshape how fans interact with sports and entertainment personalities Fanly is a next-generation fan engagement platform that redefines how stars connect with their followers. It empowers celebrities to build safe, authentic communities while giving fans exclusive access to their favorites. In contrast to chaotic and impersonal social media, Fanly offers a secure, AI-powered space focused on positivity, control, and meaningful connection, he added. Kanuri Vamshidhar -Treasurer and U.V.N Babu Protocol Joint Secretary of Badminton Association of Telangana, Supriya Devgun -Badminton Gurukul founder, Bronze Medalist, BWF World Senior Badminton Championship were also present. Delete Edit
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
App launched to unite badminton lovers
Hyderabad: In a landmark move for Indian sports, Fanly – a revolutionary social engagement app aimed at connecting the entire Indian badminton ecosystem – was officially launched in Hyderabad on Sunday. The Fanly app was unveiled by Padma Bhushan and Chief National Coach of the Indian Badminton Pullela Gopichand along with Sridevi Sira, VP -The Smart Bridge & former Skills Lead at NASSCOM and Co-founders – Fanly at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, ISB Road, Gachibowli. Fanly's new initiative, Badminton India, aims to bring together top national players, rising talents, and fans onto a single digital platform, fostering a more engaged and interactive badminton community. Speaking at the launch event, Pullela Gopichand emphasised the need for such a platform: Badminton in India has seen incredible growth, but what we lacked was a space where the entire community could come together. Fanly bridges that gap and opens up new avenues for players and fans to connect meaningfully.' One of the founders of the Fanly app added, 'Badminton is one of the fastest-growing sports in India, and yet there hasn't been a digital space that truly connects the community – until now. With Fanly's Badminton India, we're giving fans unprecedented access to the sport and its stars, while empowering players to grow their personal fanbases.' Available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, Fanly is built to reshape how fans interact with sports and entertainment personalities. 'Fanly is a next-generation fan engagement platform that redefines how stars connect with their followers. It empowers celebrities to build safe, authentic communities while giving fans exclusive access to their favorites. In contrast to chaotic and impersonal social media, Fanly offers a secure, AI-powered space focused on positivity, control, and meaningful connection,' he added.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
TGCHE signs MoU with NASSOM's IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council
Hyderabad: Minister for IT, D Sridhar Babu emphasised the crucial role of the Government of Telangana in the growth and development of the Information Technology and Communications (IT&C) sector. During an event on Friday marking the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) and NASSCOM's IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council, he reiterated the Chief Minister's vision to empower every graduate with industry-relevant skills. He praised the collaborative efforts of TGCHE and NASSCOM in advancing this important mission. He highlighted the transformation of ITIs into Advanced Training Centres (ATCs), which will ensure job placement for all students. He further aimed to establish Hyderabad as the skilled capital of India. Additionally, he stressed the significance of industry-academia collaboration by focusing on imparting skills that meet market demand and providing suitable industry internships for students in Telangana. Dr Abhilasha Gaur, CEO of the IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council, NASSCOM, highlighted the substantial contributions made by NASSCOM for the development of the IT industry in India. She also outlined various initiatives by the IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council aimed at strengthening skill development across the sector. Prof V Balakista Reddy, Chairman of TGCHE, showcased recent initiatives to align higher education with industry demands. He elaborated on comprehensive curriculum reforms at the undergraduate level, ensuring that all students are exposed to technology-driven courses in emerging domains such as Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Sciences. These transformative changes aim to significantly enhance the employability and industry readiness of graduates in Telangana. The collaboration will offer micro-learning content, foundation and deep-skilling courses (both free and paid), and a specialised offline course in 'Embedded Software Development and Testing' to build essential digital capabilities. NASSCOM will facilitate the upskilling of one lakh learners annually over the next three years in Telangana. TGCHE will encourage universities and colleges to develop internal talent pools by motivating students to complete certifications that align academic learning with industry demands. Completion certificates will be awarded to eligible learners upon successful course completion. Certified learners will be linked to potential employers via the Skill Sector Council (SSC) NASSCOM's Talent Connect- an employment-enabling platform- that supports their transition from learning to earning.
