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1000 teams from Professional Colleges Across India Vie for Top Honours at UST SIGHT 2.0 Competition

Winners presented with cash prizes, certificates and mementos

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, announced the winners of SIGHT 2.0, the second edition of SIGHT (Sustainable Innovations for Growth and Human Transformation) at its Thiruvananthapuram campus, continuing with its efforts towards playing a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of innovators and thought leaders. SIGHT is a technical expo and annual competition, tailored for final-year college students at professional colleges across India.

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The competition, which captured the attention of budding innovators and turned out to be a beacon for sustainable solutions and transformative ideas, saw team Oillovators from the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata winning the first prize with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, certificates and mementos. The second prize, comprising a cash prize of Rs. 25,000, certificates and mementos, was bagged by team Seakers from Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Meanwhile, the third prize was bagged by team Neo Sustain from R.M.K. Engineering College, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu and the team won a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, certificates and mementos. Sheffi Anwar, General Manager – Business Operations & Workplace Management, UST, presented the awards to the winners.

Organised by COLOR GOLD members of UST, SIGHT 2.0 received more than 1000 registrations from over 300 professional colleges across India. The competition, which combined the creativity, intellect, and technical prowess of the students, aimed at providing a fillip to sustainable innovations that foster growth and usher in positive human transformation. COLOR GOLD, the organising team, is a part of UST’s award-winning employee engagement programme COLORS that connects the company’s employees across all global locations.

As registrations poured in, the best projects were selected for the first round, and abstracts were evaluated to shortlist the top 500 entries. The second round narrowed into 280 entries, which marked the midway point in the development of their projects, providing a glimpse into the progress and potential of each endeavour. The scrutiny was rigorous, ensuring that only the most promising ideas advanced to the final round. Fourteen outstanding teams were selected for the grand finale round after assessing their technical acumen and commitment to sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges. The final round was based on the innovation and ingenuity of the teams.

“It is encouraging to note that SIGHT 2.0 turned out to be bigger than the opening edition. With more than 1000 project entries from 300 professional colleges across India, it has been evident that the new generation of students possessed amazing technical acumen and an innovative mindset, and also held aloft a commitment towards sustainable solutions that could address real-world challenges. It was a joy watching the youngsters push forward creative ideas, and I applaud all who participated. I specially congratulate the winning teams and look forward to seeing their works trigger the transformation of lives around us,” said Sunil Balakrishnan, Chief Values Officer, and Global Head of Center Operations, UST.

The overwhelming response from colleges and students has reaffirmed the significance of programs like SIGHT2.0. The participants have expressed gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting the immense value it has added to their academic journeys. For these students, SIGHT 2.0 is not just a competition but a platform that empowers them to explore, create, and contribute to a better future. SIGHT 2.0 is not merely a competition; it is a testament to the potential that lies within our educational institutions. UST, through initiatives like these, continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of innovators and thought leaders. The ripple effect of SIGHT will undoubtedly extend far beyond the competition, and it will permanently alter the landscape of technological innovation.

About UST:

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com.

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Firstsource Launches Gigsourcing Platform to Transform the Future of Work

MUMBAI, India, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), a leading global provider of transformational solutions and services and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has announced the launch of the Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform, a next-generation crowdsourcing solution designed to revolutionize how enterprises leverage the gig economy.

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Part of the Firstsource relAI™ suite of AI-powered solutions, the Gigsourcing Platform connects businesses with skilled, on-demand global talent. It enables cost-effective, flexible, and scalable workforce models—helping organizations streamline talent management, boost operational efficiency, and stay competitive by addressing challenges in gig worker acquisition, management, and coordination.

Ritesh Idnani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at Firstsource, shared, “The Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform marks a pivotal milestone in our UnBPO™ journey, reimagining how enterprises operate and scale. As work becomes more decentralized and digital, our ability to blend AI-powered virtual agents, domain expertise, and a global freelance talent pool, empowers clients to move faster and smarter. This isn’t just about workforce flexibility—it’s about creating an entirely new operating model. We’re committed to driving non-linear growth and measurable transformation for our clients, and this platform is a core enabler of that mission.”

The platform offers an intuitive experience for both, enterprises and independent professionals:

  • For businesses, the platform streamlines project creation, gig worker onboarding, and performance tracking, ensuring scalable execution and superior outcomes.
  • For gig workers, it offers seamless registration, project discovery, and automated payments, delivering a frictionless and rewarding work experience.

Hasit Trivedi, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Firstsource, added, “The Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform represents the convergence of AI, digital platforms, and workforce innovation. It goes beyond just connecting businesses with gig workers – we are building a digitally intelligent, hyper-agile ecosystem. AI-led matching, workflow orchestration, and secure integrations make it a robust sourcing engine. This platform will fundamentally reshape how work is disaggregated, how sourcing is diversified, and how scale and precision are delivered. We see gig sourcing becoming a critical pillar of enterprise transformation – redefining workforce agility in the AI era and building the future of work.”

The Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform delivers unparalleled benefits with functionalities like:

  • Compliance-first onboarding: alignment with regional regulations and standards.
  • Comprehensive Control: efficient management of user groups roles, access, and notifications.
  • Qualification Tests: qualified freelancers selected with pre-requisite tests.
  • Gig worker Onboarding: simplified freelancer integration, including from external partners.
  • Third-Party Integration: single sign-On (SSO) enabled for streamlined operations.
  • Effortless Payments: hassle-free payment processes for gig workers.

Additionally, the platform’s SaaS capabilities provide:

  • Private Instance: enabling organizations to create their own exclusive freelancer crowd.
  • Insourcing Flexibility: facilitates internal resource allocation within the organization.

This launch follows Firstsource’s recent introduction of Agentic AI Studio, reinforcing Firstsource’s commitment to transforming the future of work through innovation. Together, the Gig Sourcing Platform and Agentic AI Studio form a comprehensive foundation to reimagine how work is sourced, executed, and scaled.

About Firstsource

Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809) (Reuters: FISO.BO) (Bloomberg: FSOL:IN), is a global leader providing transformational solutions and services spanning the customer lifecycle across Healthcare, Banking and Financial Services, Communications, Media and Technology, Retail, and other diverse industries. With a global footprint across US, UK, India, Philippines, Mexico, Romania, Turkey, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa, and Australia, we ‘make it happen’ for our clients, solving their biggest challenges with hyper-focused, domain-centered teams and cutting-edge tech, data, and analytics. Our inch-wide, mile-deep practitioners work collaboratively, leveraging UnBPO™ – our differentiated approach to reimagining traditional outsourcing – to deliver real-world, future-focused solutions that drive speed, scale, and smarter decision, turning transformation into tangible results for our clients.

(www.firstsource.com)

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Pride of Cows’ New Campaign Encourages Consumers to Ask: “What’s the Source of Your Milk?”

~ Single-origin milk brand challenges norms with a high-impact, 360° transparency movement across print, digital, and influencer platforms

MUMBAI, India, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taking a fresh approach that questions long-standing dairy practices, Pride of Cows—a truly single-origin, farm-owned milk brand—has launched a provocative new campaign that asks a powerful, thought-provoking question: “What’s the source of your milk?”

At a time when discerning consumers are demanding more transparency about what they consume, this campaign urges people to pause and question the origins of the milk they bring home. It goes beyond marketing—urging the industry to be more open about where milk really comes from.

Through this initiative, Pride of Cows puts traceability at the heart of its communication. The campaign brings attention to the brand’s most powerful differentiator—milk produced 100% from its own Pride of Cows farm near Pune, where over 5,000 cows are nurtured with global-best practices and utmost care. This farm-to-home model ensures complete control over the production process, offering unmatched purity, hygiene, and consistency.

Commenting on the campaign, Akshali Shah, Executive Director of Parag Milk Foods Ltd., said, “Through this initiative, we’re inviting consumers to pause and think about something they often take for granted—the source of their milk. It’s a simple yet powerful question that aligns with Pride of Cows’ long-standing promise of quality and transparency. As a brand, we’ve always believed that trust is built not just on taste, but on knowing where your food comes from. This campaign is our way of turning that belief into a wider conversation.”

“What’s the Source of Your Milk?” is a full-fledged 360-degree campaign, strategically rolled out across high-visibility platforms to spark mass consumer engagement. Premium print ads across national publications are designed to make readers stop and reflect on their daily dairy choices. On the digital front, a mix of snackable video content, storytelling, and interactive formats on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and programmatic platforms decode the meaning and benefits of single-origin milk.

In a market dominated by brands that procure milk from fragmented third-party sources, Pride of Cows stands apart by owning and operating its own state-of-the-art dairy farm. Every cow is fed a scientifically balanced diet, milking is done via automated and contactless systems, and the product is delivered directly to consumers through a robust cold-chain network—eliminating any ambiguity or human touchpoints in the process.

About Pride of Cows

Pride of Cows is India’s first and only premium single-origin milk brand from the house of Parag Milk Foods Ltd. Sourced exclusively from the company’s own world-class farm near Pune, the brand delivers fresh, pure, and untouched milk straight to consumers’ doorsteps in major Indian cities. Pride of Cows embodies a rare combination of ethics, innovation, and traceability—setting a new benchmark in the Indian dairy landscape.

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Pournima Surve 

pournima.surve@parag.com 

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ABU DHABI CONFIRMED AS HOST CITY FOR GAMES OF THE FUTURE 2025

UAE capital to welcome the world for landmark phygital sporting event, 18-23 December 2025

ASPIRE appointed as UAE Delivery Authority for the Games of the Future: Abu Dhabi 2025

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phygital International, the global governing body for the Games of the Future (GOTF), has officially announced Abu Dhabi as the Host City for the Games of the Future 2025, taking place from 18-23 December.

Athletes Competing in the Physical Side of Phygital Shooter

Bringing together cutting-edge innovation and elite competition, the Games of the Future will transform Abu Dhabi into the epicenter of phygital sport and feature a dynamic fusion of physical athleticism and immersive digital gaming. The multi-sport event includes a variety of ground-breaking phygital disciplines, including Phygital Football and Phygital Shooter, as well as tech sports and esports.

Each phygital discipline sees athletes first compete in a digital version of their sport, followed by competing in the same sport in real-life. Final results are determined by combining performance across both stages – blending the physical and virtual into one seamless competitive experience.

ASPIRE, the driving force behind grand challenges and global competitions for Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), is appointed as the UAE Delivery Authority. In this role, ASPIRE will lead the delivery of the event’s innovation agenda, ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders, and coordinate funding frameworks with government partners and sponsors.

Ethara, the region’s leading live event management organization, will serve as the Event Delivery Partner, leading end-to-end execution including venue operations, logistics, and fan experience. In addition, Ethara will drive event promotion and play a key commercial role by securing sponsorships and partnerships to support the event’s success. The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) has been confirmed as the official venue, providing a world-class stage for the full spectrum of phygital sporting competitions and fan experiences.

“We’re thrilled that Abu Dhabi will welcome thousands of phygital athletes, clubs, and fans for the Games of the Future 2025,” said Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International. “With its bold vision for sport and technology, the UAE is the ideal stage for this groundbreaking event. Since the inaugural Games, phygital sports have grown into a global movement, and this year’s edition promises to be our most exciting yet.”

Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE said: “As the UAE Delivery Authority, ASPIRE is proud to help shape the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 – a global platform where sport, technology, and imagination converge. From AI-powered mobility to immersive digital experiences, Abu Dhabi is where innovation meets impact. We look forward to welcoming the world to ADNEC this December for an event that will inspire the future of sport and technology.”

In addition to elite competitions, the event will feature virtual reality immersive fan engagement zones, cultural activations, and technology showcases. The inaugural edition of the Games of the Future, saw over 2,000 athletes from more than 100 countries take part, broadcast to global audience and attracting over 300,000 spectators and fans.

The Games of the Future: Abu Dhabi, 2025 marks a powerful next chapter for the phygital movement, bringing the Games to a new audience in the Middle East, where ambition, experimentation, and bold applications of technology thrive. With Abu Dhabi’s unique blend of innovation and cultural dynamism, the stage is set for a one-of-a-kind global experience.

 

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