Dai-ichi Life teams up with Capgemini to set up its first GCC outside Japan in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Japanese life insurance player Dai-ichi Life Group has signed a multi-year agreement with French IT services major Capgemini to set up its first global capability centre (GCC) outside Japan in Hyderabad as part of efforts to accelerate its digital transformation globally.The GCC, set up on a build-operate-transfer model, was opened today at Capgemini’s facilities…

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12,000 alumni and 24 universities rally behind Harvard in historic US court clash over academic freedom

Harvard garners widespread support in court battle over academic freedom More than 12,000 Harvard alumni, 21 state attorneys general, and 24 universities, including five Ivy League institutions, have rallied behind Harvard University in a landmark legal fight against the Trump administration. The case, centered on academic freedom, has sparked a nationwide debate as Harvard seeks…

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‘What’s cricket? Do you sit on a horse?’ – Liam Plunkett recalls early days in the US and rise of MLC | Cricket News

Liam Plunkett (Image credit: MLC) Liam Plunkett is no stranger to cricketing revolutions. A 2019 World Cup winner with England and one of the sport’s seasoned globe-trotters, Plunkett is now at the forefront of a new frontier: cricket in the United States. As a senior figure with the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket…

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Electronics manufacturing: One more cluster approved for Tamil Nadu, says Vaishnaw, rail sector also sees fresh boost

The Centre has approved a third electronics manufacturing cluster for Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, reinforcing the state’s growing role in India’s electronics production landscape. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making Tamil Nadu a major electronics manufacturing hub, he added.Vaishnaw, who holds the portfolios of Information…

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6 calming yoga poses to reduce anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people each year, according to the World Health Organization. While mainstream treatments such as cognitive behaviour therapy are still the norm, yoga is increasingly being seen as a valuable adjunct. In a study published in JAMA Psychiatry, yoga practice…

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