Mount Carmel College (MCC) in Bengaluru is set to make history by opening its doors to male students for the first time in its 75-year existence. Renowned as one of the earliest institutions exclusively for women, MCC's decision to transition into a co-educational setting for the academic year 2024–25 reflects a commitment to fostering diversity within its academic community.
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The list of 100 most powerful women in the world was released by Forbes on December 5 where 4 Indian women bagged a spot. The list is a sequel to the series of annual ranking list that awards definitive ranking to the most inspirational females.
India News Dec 6, 2023, 3:22 PM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon, emphasized the importance of integrating technology into reforms, particularly in the field of biotechnology. Speaking at the Global Technology Summit 2023, she highlighted the emergence of exciting new technologies in biotech and the crucial role of technology in personalized and precision medicine
India News Dec 5, 2023, 5:12 PM IST
PM Modi acknowledged the illumination of households with government welfare schemes and shared a video highlighting the benefits of various initiatives. He encouraged citizens to focus on local products, aligning with the Vocal for Local mission, and extended Diwali wishes
India News Nov 10, 2023, 4:00 PM IST
Arundhati Bhattacharya, the Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India, and Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlight the importance of having more women in corporate boardrooms. They have called for a change in mindsets, determined action, and focus to achieve gender diversity
Business Jun 30, 2023, 12:59 PM IST
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has joined The Giving Pledge, founded by Warren Buffett, Melinda French Gates, and Bill Gates in 2010. Nikhil Kamath is only the fourth Indian after Azim Premji, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and Rohini and Nandan Nilekani to join the community.
Business Jun 6, 2023, 6:45 PM IST
John Shaw was a foreign promoter and member of the advisory board of several Biocon Group companies, according to the company website. Since 1999, he has served on the Board of Directors.
India News Oct 24, 2022, 3:43 PM IST
Women entrepreneurs are increasing considerably quicker, with women empowering 50 per cent of India's start-up ecosystem in some capacity. Let us check out nine such successful and influential women in business.
India Independence Aug 9, 2022, 2:25 PM IST
There are no heights women can't reach. An indication of that is Fortune India's list of 50 women who have made a mark for themselves in the field of business in 2020. These women are the inspiration for other young women entrepreneurs. Here is the list of India's most powerful women in business
Business Dec 4, 2020, 9:37 AM IST
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, the head of one of India’s leading biotech firm Biocon, has been tested for COVID-19. She tweeted and informed about the same. She said in her tweet that her coronavirus test report has come positive. She had mild symptoms of the disease, so she decided to get herself tested. The Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw’s life has been full of struggles. It will come as a shock to know that she started Biocon with an initial investment of mere Rs 1,200. Today the firm is valued more that Rs 5,000 crores. Let us know her success story.
India Aug 18, 2020, 1:24 PM IST
Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar Shaw tweeted stating, "I have added to the Covid count by testing positive..."
India Aug 18, 2020, 10:36 AM IST
CM Kumaraswamy said that recommendations from BPAC on waste management and plastic-free Bengaluru will be implemented in a time-bound manner
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When the state is reeling under protests and bandhs over the Cauvery water Supreme Court verdict, Shaw decided to keep her office open on bandh day
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