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Delhi to host Lakme India Fashion Week 2004
MUMBAI: Hot on the heels of the recently concluded Lakme India Fashion Week With Liberty 2003 (LIFWL 2003) in Mumbai, the event organisers the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) has announced that next year’s edition will take place in Delhi. Sony Entertainment Television has bagged the rights of telecasting the show for a 3-year period starting 2003.
The Delhi event will see the latest fashion trends being unveiled as well as discussions on the fashion business. FDCI’s executive director Vinod Kaul said:” This year saw an increase in buyer turnout to 400 as compared to 200 buyers last year. This included the first time participation of buyers from Paris. We hope to continue with this trend in LIFWL 2004.
“The venue for next years LIFWL is being announced much in advance by FDCI to enable the designers to prepare for the event in advance. FDCI is working on an increased participation in the event from international buyers.”
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UP govt, HGS unit to skill one lakh youth in digital push
MoU targets jobs, training and future ready talent across state
MUMBAI: Government of Uttar Pradesh has joined hands with OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions, to train one lakh youth, signalling a fresh push towards jobs in the digital economy.
The memorandum of understanding, signed with the Employment Department Uttar Pradesh, aims to bridge the gap between skills and industry needs while opening up employment pathways for young people across the state.
The agreement was formalised by principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram and whole-time director, Hinduja Global Solutions and MD and CEO, OneOTT Intertainment Limited, Vynsley Fernandes, in the presence of labour minister Anil Rajbhar.
Under the partnership, OneOTT Intertainment Limited will roll out training programmes, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to equip youth with skills aligned to a rapidly digitising economy. The initiative will also include research inputs, technical guidance and policy-level support to ensure effective execution.
Principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram, said, “This collaboration will help align skill development programmes with actual industry needs and prepare the youth of Uttar Pradesh for emerging opportunities in the digital services sector.”
Hinduja Global Solutions whole-time director, and OneOTT Intertainment Limited MD and CEO Vynsley Fernandes said, “India’s progress is closely linked to strengthening the capabilities of its young workforce. At HGS, we see skills evolving alongside technology, and partnerships like this help build a stronger digital ecosystem.”
The state government will facilitate coordination across departments and institutions, ensuring the programmes reach the right audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
As digital infrastructure expands and technology reshapes job markets, initiatives like this are positioning skill development not just as training, but as a gateway to opportunity for the next generation.
