Bangalore:Former Wipro Ltd executive Sudip Nandy has joined Aricent Inc., a US technology outsourcing firm as its chief executive officer.
Nandy was president of the technology media and telecom business unit at Wipro, which earned nearly a third of revenue of Wipro, India’s third largest information technology vendor. Nandy replaces Ash Bhardwaj at Aricent, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday. “There is a fundamental shift happening in the communications industry as equipment manufacturers and service providers look for more innovation and deeper domain expertise from their strategic suppliers,” said Nandy. Aricent’s investors include leading firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. , Sequoia Capital, Flextronics International Ltd and The Family Office.
— Staff Writer
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Sangit Kala Kendra seek applications for awards
Mumbai: The Sangit Kala Kendra, a centre of performing arts, is inviting applications for the Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar and Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskar Awards for 2008.
The Aditya Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar is in memory of its founder president, Aditya Vikram Birla. It is conferred on artists in the visual or performing arts for lifetime achievement. In 2008, it will be presented to a maestro in the field of Hindustani instrumental music.
The Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskar will be presented to two young and promising artists again in the field of Hindustani instrumental music, a release said quoting Rajashree Birla, president of the Kendra. Past recipients include Lata Mangeshkar, M.F. Husain and Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. Applications will be accepted till 24 October.
— Staff Writer
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Tag Heuer cellphones in India next year: Pascal
Bangalore:Luxury Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer says it will launch its cellphone range in India early next year, according to Philippe Pascal, president, LVMH Watches and Jewelry. Tag Heuer is a brand of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. LVMH is yet to work out the pricing of handsets in India. It is sold for £3,000 to £10,000 in London, depending on the metal and diamonds used.
On Tuesday, the company launched its eyewear range including sunglasses, eyeglasses and lenses. Zahir Abbas, associate director of retail at management consultancy Technopak Advisors Pvt. Ltd said introducing new categories is a way of leveraging the brand for companies such as Tag Heuer, which have a niche clientele.
Pascal expects India’s contribution to the overall turnover to increase with the new products but did not divulge the revenues generated locally.
— Deepti Chaudhary
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RPG Cellucom to divest up to 50% stake