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New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Actor Kalpika Ganesh booked for abuse, intimidation at Hyderabad pub
HYDERABAD: Gachibowli police have booked film actor Kalpika Ganesh for intentional insult and criminal intimidation based on a complaint filed by Deepak Bajaj, managing partner of Prism Club & Kitchen. The case was registered on June 10 for an incident that took place on May 29 at 'Odeum by Prism'. According to the complaint, Kalpika, accompanied by a male guest, consumed food and beverages worth Rs 2,200. When billed around 11.30 pm, she demanded that a dessert (cheesecake) be made complimentary. Though a brownie was offered as a goodwill gesture, she allegedly refused to pay, became aggressive and verbally abused the staff with derogatory, defamatory and body-shaming remarks. She also threw the brownie plate. The complaint further stated that she went live on Instagram during the incident, claiming she was doing it for followers and later made false rape and molestation allegations on social media. Even in the presence of police, she reportedly refused to cooperate and verbally abused the officers, calling them 'corrupt'. The management alleged verbal and physical abuse, property damage, refusal to pay for services, public provocation through false narratives and personal defamation targeting staff and their families. Police have registered a case under Sections 324(4) (mischief), 352 (assault) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and launched an investigation.


Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
First foreign university in India concludes placement cycle
Deakin University GIFT City, the first foreign university to have its offshore campus in India, has concluded its first-ever placement cycle in collaboration with the National Australia Bank's (NAB's) Innovation Centre India. Seven postgraduate students of Business Analytics from a batch of 30 were placed. Prof Deepak Bajaj, Academic and Campus Director, Deakin University GIFT City, said, 'Our first placement cycle, led by a prestigious global partner like NAB, validates the international standards we uphold at GIFT City. Our students are proving that world-class education can be delivered and nurtured right here on Indian soil.' Students of the first cohort secured paid internships, which will offer them full-time roles upon graduation in NAB's Innovation Centre India in Haryana' Gurugram. Vikas Malik, Executive Technology, NAB Innovation Centre India, said, 'The quality of talent from Deakin's GIFT City campus is truly exceptional. These students are not just industry-ready, but innovation-ready.' Khushi Saraf, a Masters of Business Analytics student, said: 'The opportunity to work with NAB is more than just a job offer, it's a career breakthrough.' 'The outcomes highlight the power of our industry-integrated academic model. The level of preparedness and maturity shown by our students made all of us at Deakin incredibly proud,' David Das, Head of Campus Operations, Deakin GIFT City, said. The hiring process includes technical and management interview rounds, which follow online coding assessment to gauge communication, motivation, and alignment with NAB's values. Deakin University's GIFT City campus offers postgraduate programmes in Business Analytics and Cyber Security.


Business Standard
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Deakin University GIFT City Campus announces first successful placement cycle with National Australia Bank's India Innovation Centre
PRNewswire Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 2: Deakin University's GIFT City campus has successfully concluded its first-ever placement cycle on 30 May 2025, in collaboration with the NAB Innovation Centre, India, marking a historic milestone for both the university and India's higher education sector. This placement round was held for postgraduate students from the Master of Business Analytics. This placement cycle holds special significance as Deakin University's GIFT City graduates will be the first cohort of Indian students to receive a foreign university degree entirely in India, setting a benchmark in international education delivered locally. Mr. Vikas Malik, Executive Technology, NAB Innovation Centre India, said, "The quality of talent from Deakin's GIFT City campus is truly exceptional. We were impressed not only by their technical proficiency but also by their ability to think critically and adapt to evolving business challenges. These students are not just industry-ready--they're innovation-ready, and we're excited to welcome them into our teams." Prof. Deepak Bajaj, Academic and Campus Director, Deakin University GIFT City, shared, "This is a proud and transformative moment for Deakin University and India. Our first placement cycle, led by a prestigious global partner like NAB, validates the international standards we uphold at GIFT City. Our students are proving that world-class education can be delivered and nurtured right here on Indian soil." Students of the first cohort secured paid internships that will lead to placement for full-time roles upon graduation in NAB's Innovation Centre in India at Gurugram, Haryana. Of the 8 bright students selected, the roles were offered to 7 bright students of Business Analytics, including business performance, analytics, fin-crime analytics, and customer decisioning. David Das, Head of Campus Operations, Deakin GIFT City, added, "The outcomes highlight the power of our industry-integrated academic model. The level of preparedness and maturity shown by our students throughout this process has made all of us at Deakin incredibly proud. It's just the beginning of many such success stories." The NAB Innovation Centre India serves as a pivotal hub for global operations, emphasizing innovation and technological excellence. NAB is committed to building high-performing teams by recruiting individuals with strong technical acumen, analytical prowess, and a collaborative mindset. The hiring process is comprehensive and designed to assess both technical competence and cultural fit. Technical and management interview rounds follow the online coding assessment to gauge communication, motivation, and alignment with NAB's values. This meticulous process ensures that only candidates who meet NAB's high standards are selected to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team. Khushi Saraf, a Master of Business Analytics student who secured a dual (internship and job) offer, shared, "The opportunity to work with NAB is more than just a job offer, it's a career breakthrough. Deakin's curriculum helped me master tools like Python, Power BI, and advanced analytics while also developing strategic thinking. I feel fully prepared to take on this global role." About Deakin University GIFT City: Deakin University is the first foreign university to set up a physical campus in India, located at GIFT City, Gujarat. The campus offers cutting-edge postgraduate programs in Business Analytics and Cyber Security, tailored to the needs of a digitally transforming global economy. Deakin GIFT City aims to create global professionals equipped to lead in data-driven, secure, and intelligent enterprises. For queries and more information, please visit Photo:


Business Upturn
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Deakin University GIFT City Campus announces first successful placement cycle with National Australia Bank's India Innovation Centre
GANDHINAGAR, India , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Deakin University's GIFT City campus has successfully concluded its first-ever placement cycle on 30 May 2025 , in collaboration with the NAB Innovation Centre, India , marking a historic milestone for both the university and India's higher education sector. This placement round was held for postgraduate students from the Master of Business Analytics. This placement cycle holds special significance as Deakin University's GIFT City graduates will be the first cohort of Indian students to receive a foreign university degree entirely in India , setting a benchmark in international education delivered locally. Mr. Vikas Malik , Executive Technology, NAB Innovation Centre India, said, 'The quality of talent from Deakin's GIFT City campus is truly exceptional. We were impressed not only by their technical proficiency but also by their ability to think critically and adapt to evolving business challenges. These students are not just industry-ready—they're innovation-ready, and we're excited to welcome them into our teams.' Prof. Deepak Bajaj , Academic and Campus Director, Deakin University GIFT City, shared, 'This is a proud and transformative moment for Deakin University and India . Our first placement cycle, led by a prestigious global partner like NAB, validates the international standards we uphold at GIFT City. Our students are proving that world-class education can be delivered and nurtured right here on Indian soil.' Students of the first cohort secured paid internships that will lead to placement for full-time roles upon graduation in NAB's Innovation Centre in India at Gurugram, Haryana. Of the 8 bright students selected, the roles were offered to 7 bright students of Business Analytics, including business performance, analytics, fin-crime analytics, and customer decisioning. David Das , Head of Campus Operations, Deakin GIFT City, added, 'The outcomes highlight the power of our industry-integrated academic model. The level of preparedness and maturity shown by our students throughout this process has made all of us at Deakin incredibly proud. It's just the beginning of many such success stories.' The NAB Innovation Centre India serves as a pivotal hub for global operations, emphasizing innovation and technological excellence. NAB is committed to building high-performing teams by recruiting individuals with strong technical acumen, analytical prowess, and a collaborative mindset. The hiring process is comprehensive and designed to assess both technical competence and cultural fit. Technical and management interview rounds follow the online coding assessment to gauge communication, motivation, and alignment with NAB's values. This meticulous process ensures that only candidates who meet NAB's high standards are selected to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team. Khushi Saraf , a Master of Business Analytics student who secured a dual (internship and job) offer, shared, 'The opportunity to work with NAB is more than just a job offer, it's a career breakthrough. Deakin's curriculum helped me master tools like Python, Power BI, and advanced analytics while also developing strategic thinking. I feel fully prepared to take on this global role.' About Deakin University GIFT City: Deakin University is the first foreign university to set up a physical campus in India , located at GIFT City, Gujarat. The campus offers cutting-edge postgraduate programs in Business Analytics and Cyber Security, tailored to the needs of a digitally transforming global economy. Deakin GIFT City aims to create global professionals equipped to lead in data-driven, secure, and intelligent enterprises. For queries and more information, please visit Photo: View original content to download multimedia: Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.