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KelpHR marks 10 years with 4th edition of KelpHR PoSH Awards 2023 for safer workplaces
Mumbai: KelpHR, one of India’s leading HR solutions provider, is delighted to unveil the much-anticipated fourth edition of the KelpHR PoSH Awards 2023. This event will shine a spotlight on the top 25 safest workplaces in India. The award ceremony will be held in Mumbai on 7 December 2023, in attendance will be global organisations, industry experts, and luminaries to recognise and honour the pillars of workplace safety and inclusion.
KelpHR takes a significant stride this year by introducing “The Torchbearers” or the Triple Safety Award. This distinctive accolade acknowledges organisations that have been consistently honoured as the top 25 safest workplaces in India at the KelpHR PoSH Awards for three consecutive years, commencing in 2021. The Triple Safety Award aims to commend organisations that have displayed an unwavering commitment to preventing sexual harassment.
The KelpHR PoSH Awards 2023 will be presided over by chief guest – Director General of Police, Railways, Maharashtra State, Dr. Pradnya Saravade (IPS), and keynote speaker Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival director Sridhar Rangayan. This event will be MC’d by Nishtha Nishant, a prominent transgender personality who embodies the event’s distinctive and inclusive culture. The event will also draw attendance from essential stakeholders, including HR heads/CXOs of the 50 finalist organisations, jury members, well-wishers, and the KelpHR team and board members.
The fourth edition showcases an esteemed panel of judges providing valuable insights for the creation of inclusive environments. This year’s jury comprises Dr. Dharaniikota Suyodhan, International commercial and corporate lawyer; Pernod Ricard India chief inclusion & diversity Zainab Patel; VIDHI Centre for Legal Policy co-founder and lead Alok Prasanna Kumar; practising lawyer & chevening scholar Vaishali Shintre-Bhagwat; Bombay High Court advocate CJ Joveson; Aspire for Her founder & CEO Madhura Dasgupta Sinha; and Diversity Simplified founder & chief consultant Tina Vinod.
KelpHR recently released the results of its employee survey conducted across the 30 organisations who were finalists at the KelpHR PoSH Awards 2022; which garnered an impressive 15,206 responses. The survey sheds light on the prevalence of workplace harassment and the imperative need for proactive measures. Among the key findings:
1 409 individuals out of 15,206 respondents reported being victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.
2 119 of the victims held managerial positions, underscoring the need to address this issue at all levels of the organisation.
3 69 per cent of the victims chose not to report the incidents, emphasising the necessity for a more conducive environment for reporting.
4 Out of 5,217 surveyed women, three per cent reported facing workplace harassment.
5 Among 9,921 surveyed men, three per cent also reported harassment.
These statistics highlight the critical importance of fostering a workplace culture that actively addresses and prevents harassment, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all employees. The KelpHR PoSH Awards serve as a platform to recognise organisations actively working towards eliminating harassment and championing the cause of safer workplaces.
KelpHR CEO & co-founder Smita Shetty Kapoor stated, “As we commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the POSH Act on December 9, 2023, we stand firm in our belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment that is not only compliant but goes above and beyond to create a culture of safety. The KelpHR PoSH Awards are our way of recognising and celebrating organisations that share this commitment. It is an honour to be part of a movement that encourages the continuous improvement of workplace safety and inclusivity.”
The esteemed recipients of the KelpHR PoSH Awards in 2023 comprise prominent entities such as Indigo Airlines, Uber India, DBS Technology Solutions India, Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd, Swiss Re, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited and numerous other organisations spanning a wide array of sectors, including automotive, aviation, consulting, IT, ITES, Pharma, manufacturing, financial services, and social service.
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Anime India announces Amazon MX Player as co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata 2026
MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its blockbuster Mumbai debut, Anime India is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the announcement of Amazon MX Player as the co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata. The partnership marks a significant step forward in the festival’s mission to deliver large-scale, accessible, and fan-first anime experiences across the country.
Scheduled for 14 and 15 February 2026 at the iconic Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Anime India Kolkata will launch the first regional chapter of what is set to be a year-long, multi-city tour. As the curtain-raiser for the 2026 circuit, the Kolkata edition aims to fuse the energy of global Japanese pop culture with India’s fast-growing community of anime, manga, and pop-culture fans.
A household name in digital entertainment, Amazon MX Player brings unmatched reach and cultural relevance to the Anime India platform. With its expanding focus on anime and youth-driven content, Amazon MX Player’s involvement as co-presenting partner reinforces Anime India’s vision of making anime culture more inclusive breaking barriers of language, geography, and accessibility to connect with fans nationwide.
Anime India Kolkata 2026 will showcase cosplay competitions, interactive zones led by the Indian Gunpla Community, India-39 Vocaloid Community, The Japan Curry, and Adda-o-Otaku by The Otaku Guild. Fans can join tournaments across fighting games, Pokémon VGC, and more. Acclaimed Japanese director Susumu Mitsunaka (Haikyu!!) will attend as guest of honour, appearing in panels and live sessions. Positioned as an immersive celebration of fan culture and industry collaboration, the Kolkata edition marks the beginning of Anime India’s nationwide expansion.
Sharing their perspective on the partnership, Amazon MX Player director Aruna Daryanani expressed, “Anime in India has evolved from a niche interest into a mainstream cultural movement, driven by an increasingly engaged and passionate fanbase. At Amazon MX Player, our focus is on expanding access by bringing anime to audiences across the country for free and in multiple local languages. Our association with Anime India reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of anime in India and deepening connections with fans, while continuing to build Amazon MX Player as a trusted destination for free, high-quality entertainment.”
“Anime India Kolkata is a celebration of how anime has grown beyond entertainment into a powerful cultural and creative force. By bringing fans, creators, and industry leaders onto one shared platform, the festival is helping define the future of pop culture in India,” said Anime India co-founder and director Neha Mehta.
The debut edition of Anime India 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 29,000 fans, quickly cementing its status as a landmark celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. Riding on this overwhelming response, the Kolkata chapter is projected to draw more than 40,000 visitors across two days, positioning it as one of the biggest anime conventions ever held in eastern India.
Anime India is focused on bringing together fans from across the country to create a truly pan-India celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese culture. With plans to expand into four key metropolitan hubs in 2026—east (Kolkata), north (Delhi), west (Mumbai), and south (Hyderabad)—the festival seeks to deliver globally benchmarked experiences while supporting and uplifting creators, artists, and fan communities throughout India.
