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Historic shift: Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru to accept male students after 75 yearsHistoric shift: Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru to accept male students after 75 years

Historic shift: Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru to accept male students after 75 years

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.
 

Karnataka Jan 5, 2024, 11:16 AM IST

Meet 4 Indian women who featured in Forbes world 100 most powerful women of 2023 list gcwMeet 4 Indian women who featured in Forbes world 100 most powerful women of 2023 list gcw

Meet 4 Indians who featured in Forbes’ World’s 100 most powerful women list

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

Policymakers need to embed technology in reforms Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at Global Technology Summit 2023Policymakers need to embed technology in reforms Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at Global Technology Summit 2023

'Policymakers need to embed technology in reforms; India is doing it today...' Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at GTS 2023

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

Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi shares video showing how government has brightened lives of crores of IndiansAhead of Diwali, PM Modi shares video showing how government has brightened lives of crores of Indians

Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi shares video showing how government has brightened lives of crores of Indians (WATCH)

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

Top woman CEOs seek greater representation of women in corporate boardroomsTop woman CEOs seek greater representation of women in corporate boardrooms

Top woman CEOs seek greater representation of women in corporate boardrooms

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 Nikhil Kamath commits to donate most of his wealth becomes India youngest contributor to The Giving Pledge gcwZerodha Nikhil Kamath commits to donate most of his wealth becomes India youngest contributor to The Giving Pledge gcw

Nikhil Kamath commits to donate most of his wealth, becomes youngest contributor to 'The Giving Pledge'

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, former Biocon VC and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's husband, passes away at 72 AJRJohn Shaw, former Biocon VC and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's husband, passes away at 72 AJR

John Shaw, former Biocon VC and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's husband, passes away at 72

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

India at 75 Nykaa's Falguni Nayar to Kalaari Capital's Vani Kola-9 top women entrepreneurs in India RBAIndia at 75 Nykaa's Falguni Nayar to Kalaari Capital's Vani Kola-9 top women entrepreneurs in India RBA

India@75: Nykaa's Falguni Nayar to Kalaari Capital's Vani Kola-9 top women entrepreneurs in India

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

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Meet India's 10 most powerful businesswomen

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

Once not offered any job because she was a woman here is how Kiran Mazumdar Shaw started her Rs 50,000 crore firm-prkOnce not offered any job because she was a woman here is how Kiran Mazumdar Shaw started her Rs 50,000 crore firm-prk

Once not offered any job because she was a woman, here is how Kiran Mazumdar Shaw started her Rs 50,000 crore

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 executive chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tests COVID-19 positive-snjBiocon executive chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tests COVID-19 positive-snj

Biocon executive chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tests COVID-19 positive

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

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy meets B.PAC members, promises better infrastructure for BengaluruChief Minister HD Kumaraswamy meets B.PAC members, promises better infrastructure for Bengaluru

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy meets B.PAC members, promises better infrastructure for Bengaluru

CM Kumaraswamy said that recommendations from BPAC on waste management and plastic-free Bengaluru will be implemented in a time-bound manner

Karnataka Jun 17, 2018, 2:13 PM IST

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Biocon chief insane, a traitor: Vatal Nagaraj

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

Sep 9, 2016, 6:10 AM IST