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ASTS Global Education Makes Students Industry-Ready With Certif-ID

BANGALORE, India, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ASTS Global Education  Inc. is a pioneer technical training provider. An ISO 9001:2008 Certified company, ASTS Global Education aims to provide top-notch education by industry experts. Students are equipped with in-demand job skills in domains like oil and gas, piping and structural engineering design and analysis, marine / offshore structural engineering and solar power engineering.

ASTS Global Education aims to create a robust pool of young, talented individuals with advanced knowledge and credentials required to get jobs in the fast-paced technology industry.

“We believe that the skills gap can be bridged with proper training experience and verifiable credentials. We intend to upskill our students and provide them with a competitive edge, making them a perfect fit for the industry,” said Shanil Muhammed, Managing Director – ASTS Global Education India Pvt Ltd. “Through the Certif-ID platform, we are revamping our certificate issuance, tracking and verification process. This will amplify our student’s visibility, ensure security and educational continuity.”  

“Our approach is to support ASTS Global Education and provide a technologically advanced system that will not only simplify task-heavy processes but also boost student enrollment and quality of learning,” said Mike Wild, Director, Certif-ID. “Certif-ID is designed to add to the benefits that ASTS Global Education already offers, levelling the playing field for students and improving access to global jobs.”

Highlights:

  • Brand Protection– Strengthens its brand against fraud, taking advantage of blockchain technology to issue tamper-free, traceable certificates.
  • Operational Efficiency- Improves efficiency by adopting a robust SaaS platform to automate and streamline the entire student certification process.
  • Data Analytics– Uncovers marketing opportunities and delivers relevant courses by collecting, monitoring and analysing data across the organisation.

Digital Certificates: A Faster, Simpler and Safer Option

Embracing blockchain technology transitions students’ physical records to secure, digital records, which can be accessed as and when needed, from anywhere. It increases process efficiencies, helps save time and space.

Through Certif-ID, ASTS Global Education will gain access to a platform powered by blockchain technology. ASTS Global Education can easily manage their student records and create and issue certificates through the platform. On one hand, the encrypted certificate will empower students with verifiable skills sets. On the other hand, the platform helps in reducing labour intensive administrative processes. 

Apart from issuing blockchain-powered digital certificates that can be accessed and verified from across the globe. ASTS Global Education is using Certif-ID to list their courses. As the platform is skills-driven, ASTS Global Education’s courses will be visible to learners with similar interests, thereby improving their enrolment, retention and learning levels.

“ASTS Global Education was issuing paper certificates to domestic and international students. But the pandemic made it difficult for us to print and courier the paper certificates. We needed a better, more secure means by which we could manage not just the certificate issuance but also the verification process,” said Shanil Muhammed, Managing Director – ASTS Global Education India Pvt Ltd. “Using Certif-ID, we have realised that issuing digital certificates that are verifiable and tamper-proof from the ease of a computer is the way forward.”

With Certif-ID’s blockchain-powered solutions, ASTS Global Education achieves the following:

  • Simplified batch creation, data management and certificate issuance process
  • Ability to issue digital certificates from any laptop/desktop system with login credentials
  • Creating and issuing digital certificates that can be instantly verified, re-issued and/or revoked 
  • Data insights from advanced analytics to tailor course and institute offerings

Transition From Paper to Verifiable Digital Certificates

Issuing digital certificates via Certif-ID upholds certificate quality and integrity. The issued certificates are immutable or non-duplicable. Certif-ID reduces the time taken to print, sign and seal certificates before sending them to learners to zero days. It also increases the certificate verification speed, without compromising on data integrity.

Certif-ID’s innovative, easy-to-use, integrated solutions is a scale-as-you-grow platform. It is highly scalable, giving ASTS Global Education the benefits of increased efficiencies, faster go-to-market, as well as better spend and learning outcome. 

“We train over 200 students every year and we needed a simple system to issue secure course completion certificates,”  said Shanil Muhammed, Managing Director – ASTS Global Education India Pvt Ltd. “We now issue digital certificates directly into student’s inboxes and Certif-ID profiles (SkillPass) for our non-government programs. It has not only helped our students but has also helped in solidifying our brand image.” 

SkillPass powered by Certif-ID is used to record video CVs, generate Europass CV and to save and provide access to education and professional documents to interested recruiters. SkillPass fuels students’ visibility and growth by offering personalised recommendations based on their skills, which helps them construct their career pathway confidently.

Building Trust Through Transparency and Traceability

The Certif-ID blockchain-powered hub has supported ASTS Global Education, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, to manage course offerings and certificate issuance processes effectively.

“Certif-ID is a centralised certificate management system. It allows you to list training programs, create and manage batches, customise certificate templates by adding your own images and text. Simply upload a list of names and corresponding data to each certificate and issue certificates via email,” said Mike Wild, Director, Certif-ID.

Post signup, Certif-ID’s onboarding team helped ASTS Global Education integrate their existing LMS with the Certif-ID platform and walked them through the certificate issuance process, ensuring they have all the information and resources needed for a smooth onboarding experience.

“With Certif-ID, our team gets clear visibility into the number of enrollments in each course, the batches and certificates to be issued. Certif-ID’s data analytics dashboard is well built to display top courses and the number of certificates being verified. Certif-ID has positively benefited our brand reputation and has positioned us as a technology-advanced training institute,” said Shanil Muhammed, CEO, ASTS Global Education. “An added advantage that our students will receive is the ability to share access to their SkillPass only to those whom they choose. Recruiters with access can verify student credentials and make an apt hiring decision. We at ASTS Global Education appreciate the support we have received from Certif-ID.”

About Certif-ID

Certif-ID is a dedicated skills community. It is a global networking platform built on blockchain technology, connecting technical training institutions, industry professionals and recruiters. On the platform, technical training institutes can issue digital certificates placed on the blockchain, optimising their certification and placement processes. Technical professionals can build their SkillPass to showcase their skills, record online interviews, plan their learning journeys, store all relevant information in a digital portfolio and share their credentials with potential recruiters. Recruiters can screen and source candidates based on competency, verify their digital records and reduce recruitment efforts. Connecting key stakeholders in the technical sector, Certif-ID focuses on streamlining the sourcing process, bridging the skills gap between education and employment while establishing trust and transparency.

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Taggd launches IDJ Lighthouse Series Podcast on Latest Hiring Trends and Best Practices

NEW DELHI, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taggd, a leading digital recruitment platform in India, has launched the “India Decoding Jobs Talent Council Lighthouse Series,” a new podcast series featuring Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and talent acquisition leaders from top companies in India. Hosted by Mr. Devashish Sharma, Member, National Committee for Skills & Livelihood, Confederation of Indian Industry and Founding Member & CEO of Taggd, the series explores emerging hiring trends, workforce transformation, and the future of talent acquisition in India. The IDJ Talent Council Lighthouse Series aims to democratize talent intelligence by offering actionable insights, strategic foresight, and real-world best practices directly from the industry’s top minds.

Taggd has already launched two episodes of the series. While inaugurating the series, Mr. Devashish Sharma shared, “The India Decoding Jobs Talent Council Lighthouse Series is a landmark initiative that will redefine the HR landscape in India. By engaging in conversation with CHROs, we aim to provide actionable strategies and insights that will empower businesses, academia, and policymakers to navigate the swiftly changing talent landscape adeptly and effectively. This series will not only shape the future of talent acquisition but also contribute significantly to India’s growth story.” 

The inaugural episode of the series features a compelling conversation with Mr. Tarun NP Varma, Global Chief Human Resources & Sustainability Officer at Tata Consumer Products.

Mr. Tarun NP Varma stressed the importance of true diversity, including mindsets from all regions of India, not just metro cities. One of the key takeaways from the episode was, To build a future-ready workforce, companies must embrace diversity in its truest sense—not just in demographics but in mindsets—and shed restrictive hiring practices like campus exclusivity. The focus should be on finding talent that resonates with customers and aligns with the organization’s values,” he said. He also advocated for skill-based hiring over pedigree, focusing on skills and value chains.

In the second episode, Kevin Freitas, CHRO at Dream11, shared powerful insights on attracting, retaining, and developing top talent in today’s dynamic job market. On the aspect of diversity, Mr. Kevin Freitas said “Diversity is not based on what you see, it’s how you feel every day, and as long as we are giving that to people, you know we are on a winning team.” Mr. Devashish Sharma added while appreciating Dream 11’s efforts to incorporate diverse cultures “Diversity from thought, from the ability to participate in decisions, getting your voice heard, your thought tabled irrespective of your position in the organization”. The episode delves deeper into the spirit of Dream 11, employees’ passion for sports and its effort to cultivate resilient work culture.

Therefore, the Taggd IDJ Talent Council Lighthouse Series is insightful and strategically important for business leaders, HR professionals and recruiters, academia and policymakers, and jobseekers navigating a rapidly evolving talent market and digitization.

Available on YouTube, Spotify, and LinkedIn, the series invites listeners to go beyond textbooks and gain first-hand perspectives from those shaping India’s talent future.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, where marquee experts in the talent acquisition industry from India’s top companies will share their impeccable journeys, forward-thinking strategies, and invaluable expertise! Such transformative conversations will truly redefine the future of talent acquisition.

About Taggd

Taggd, India’s Digital Recruitment firm, is recharging talent acquisition for Indian and Multinational Enterprises with its industry-leading solutions. With a record of matching 55,000 jobs with the right candidates across 14+ sectors annually, Taggd combines data and human knowledge to provide businesses with ready-to-hire talent. It has partnered with prominent brands like Honeywell, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, HPE, Hyundai, Wipro and many more to deliver its Talent Mandate successfully.



Taggd’s expertise in recruitment strategies, talent network access, and data intelligence has solidified its position as a leader in the industry. It is the only RPO player from India to feature as a Star Performer in Everest Group’s RPO PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 – Asia Pacific.

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Salon-Science Meets Prestige Beauty: Nexxus New York Makes a Striking India Debut with Sobhita Dhulipala

Launch Event Unveils Trillion Protein Hair Revival Ritual & Ultra-Luxe Gold Artist Showcase

MUMBAI, India, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hindustan Unilever Limited marked a luxurious new chapter in India’s premium beauty landscape with the grand unveiling of Nexxus New York Salon Hair Science, introducing the revolutionary PROMEND range at an exclusive event held at Famous Studios in Mumbai. With an evocative theme of ‘Bond Together’, the event brought together salon-grade science, deep proteomic expertise, and a sophisticated sensorial universe to Indian consumers for the very first time.

THE GOLD STANDARD OF LUXURY HAIRCARE

True to its iconic roots, the highlight of the evening was the hero product – Nexxus PROMEND Resurrection Hair Oil-in-Serum – brought to life through an exquisite artistic installation. In a spectacular statement of luxury, Nexxus revealed an 18k real gold rendition of its iconic golden bottle, crafted by artisans to echo the brand’s philosophy: when science meets luxury, hair shines like gold. This bespoke artist play reinforced Nexxus’ prestige positioning, personifying its aspirational DNA and establishing its hero product as a future cult classic.

SCIENCE THAT SHINES

Taking center stage alongside the glamour were two immersive science demonstration zones that visually brought the promise of proteomic repair to life.

  • The Cuticle Transformation Zone offered a microscope-led analysis of untreated vs. Nexxus-treated hair, showcasing the visible revival of damaged cuticles—smoothened, strengthened, and sealed post-treatment.
  • The Protein Preservation Test used a protein indicator solution to compare regular shampoos with Nexxus. The test revealed significantly reduced protein loss—validating the 80% protein bleed reduction claim and underlining the efficacy of the Trillion Protein Transfusion technology behind Nexxus.

THREE SIGNATURE ZONES OF ENGAGEMENT

The event design blended immersive storytelling with high-touch elegance:

  • The Golden Tunnel & Glam Board led guests into a world of movement, shine, and transformation—amplified by a breathtaking aerial hoop performance that reflected the flowy, featherlight beauty of Nexxus-treated hair.
  • The Hero Room housed a 5-ft life-sized golden Nexxus bottle along with a stunning product wall, displaying the full PROMEND Repair, Moisture, and Oil Resurrection range, highlighting claims like ‘2X smoother,’ ’12X stronger,’ and ‘6 drops to virgin hair.’ 
  • The Nexxus Salon Experience Zone offered a luxe experiential showcase that paid homage to the brand’s 40+ year professional salon heritage from New York, complete with a salon-style installation where science, performance, and prestige came together seamlessly.

A STARRY NIGHT WITH SOBHITA DHULIPALA

Leading the brand’s Indian narrative was actor and style icon, Sobhita Dhulipala, who made a glamorous appearance as Nexxus’ newly announced Brand Evangelist. With effortless elegance and a strong belief in conscious beauty choices, Sobhita mirrored the brand’s modern muse—refined, empowered, and self-assured.

“Nexxus is where luxury meets science—and I’m thrilled to be part of its journey in India. Nexxus doesn’t just care for your hair, it transforms it. It’s like bringing the power of a salon and the precision of science into your everyday ritual,” said Sobhita Dhulipala.

BRINGING SALON-GRADE SCIENCE TO INDIA The launch also featured insights from Harman Dhillon, Executive Director – Beauty & Wellbeing, Hindustan Unilever, who presented the keynote and unveiled the vision behind Nexxus’ India journey.

“We’re excited to bring Nexxus to India—a brand that embodies the future of haircare: precise, effective, and powered by science. Nexxus is designed to offer Indian consumers transformative results while indulging them in a luxurious experience,” said Harman Dhillon.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING Nexxus New York’s PROMEND range is now available on leading e-commerce platforms—Nykaa, TIRA, Zepto, Amazon, and Myntra—and exclusively at www.nexxus.in. Pricing starts at Rs 1599 for Shampoo, Rs 1899 for the Hair Mask & the Hair Serum in Oil at Rs 2499.

About Nexxus:

Founded in 1979 by renowned cosmetologist and hair scientist, Jheri Redding, Nexxus is one of the first brands to infuse hair products with proteins—harnessing the power of proteomics (the study of hair proteins at a molecular level).

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teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens its doors to the public in Saadiyat Cultural District

  • The innovative multi-sensory art experience redefines the boundaries of immersive art
  • Purpose-built 17,000 sqm venue features transformative artworks unique to Abu Dhabi
  • Opening music composed and performed by renowned Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi
  • teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi takes guests on a sensory-rich journey that transcends the ordinary and ignites curiosity for all

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi officially opened its transformative multi-sensory art experience within Saadiyat Cultural District, an enriching addition to Abu Dhabi’s dynamic cultural and artistic landscape.

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On 17 April, the grand opening celebration welcomed distinguished guests and cultural leaders, featuring a specially composed performance by renowned Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi. Set against the venue’s unique architecture, the score was paired with a dramatic display of 6,000 synchronised drones and pyrotechnics, curated to celebrate the new milestone for Saadiyat Cultural District, and reflect the connection between art, technology and imagination.

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is a groundbreaking cultural landmark that redefines immersive art experiences on a global scale. It embodies a bold vision that pushes the boundaries of creativity, technology, and human perception, offering visitors an experience unlike any other. Together with our partner, teamLab, we take great pride in bringing this pioneering concept to life, reinforcing our commitment to shaping world-class experiences that inspire, engage, and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s cultural legacy. Saadiyat Cultural District is a cultural landmark of global significance, bringing together the world’s greatest minds and institutions to foster dialogue, inspire creativity, and shape a more connected future.”

Following the opening ceremony, guests were immersed within newly unveiled teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi exhibits, meandering between its inspiring artistic installations, interacting with the dynamic artworks, and experiencing the connection between art, technology and natural phenomena.

Toshiyuki Inoko, Founder of teamLab, said: “The artworks in teamLab Phenomena do not exist independently but are created by the environment which produces the various phenomena that creates the artworks. Objects such as stones and man-made creations maintain a stable structure independently. A stone, for instance, will remain unchanged even if placed in a sealed box, isolated from the outside world. In contrast, a vortex in the ocean will vanish in an instant if removed from its environment. Unlike a stone, a vortex does not sustain itself; it evolves with the surrounding currents, formed by water flowing continuously from the outside to the inside and from the inside to the outside of the vortex, changing along with the flow. Moreover, the boundaries of its existence are ambiguous, and there is no material distinction between the vortex and its surroundings.

“The unique environment produces the phenomena, and the environment maintains the existence of the structure. Let us call that existence Environmental Phenomena. The artwork is inseparable from the environment and changes along with the environment. This concept transcends the various conventional notions of existence by physical forms. Even if people immerse themselves physically into the artwork, the artwork will remain intact, capable of naturally restoring itself even if disrupted. However, when the environment is not sustained, the artwork will disappear. The boundaries of the artwork are ambiguous and continuous with the environment. Perhaps, people’s consciousness will expand from the artwork itself to the environment beyond.”

Spanning 17,000 square metres, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi has been developed by the internationally acclaimed art collective teamLab, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The multi-sensory art experience reflects the emirate’s unwavering commitment to fostering creativity and cultural innovation on a global scale, and it presents massive transformative artworks that each blend art, science and technology in groundbreaking ways.

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is designed to explore and transcend the limits of every guest’s imagination. Each artwork within the unique, purpose-built venue will evolve over time through the interplay of light, sound and movement. Unlike artworks at traditional galleries, visitors will discover exhibits that are fluid, existing in a dynamic relationship with their environment. Each artwork responds to guests’ actions and natural changes in the environment, creating a living, breathing art experience, unlike any other.

Comprising two distinct Wet and Dry areas, guests will be immersed in a series of mesmerising visuals, vibrant landscapes and interactive installations that dissolve the boundaries between art and audience. Every moment offers a new philosophical experience, ensuring that each visitor experience is unique.

In the Dry area, visitors will encounter a variety of artworks that encourage interaction, responding to their movements and actions to create a unique connection between guests and the installations. As they move into the Wet area, guests will follow a dedicated walkway leading them into an exciting realm filled with fluid, hands-on experiences that further deepen their connection with the art.

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is a key addition to Saadiyat Cultural District, which upon completion will be the largest concentration of world-leading cultural and educational institutions. The District is home to an unparalleled lineup of museums and cultural landmarks, including Louvre Abu Dhabi; the upcoming Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, featuring a global collection of modern and contemporary art that reflects the diversity of cultures and trends from around the world; and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, telling the story of life on earth and the origins of our universe.

The addition of teamLab Phenomena reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a global cultural epicentre, offering visitors a unique and transformative experience while showcasing its commitment to creativity, innovation and cultural collaboration on a global scale.

For more information and to purchase tickets: www.teamlababudhabi.com 

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