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<ul><li>Communicating through a crisis can be tricky for a lot of organizations. There needs to be a change in approach and a focus on compassion and empathy.</li><li><keyword id="6680911" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="neha-yaduvanshi">Neha Yaduvanshi</keyword>, Founder and CEO, <keyword id="6680912" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="vastada-consulting">Vastada Consulting</keyword> speaks about a few stages of communicating through a crisis and a few steps that can help in navigating adverse times.</li></ul>The <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">Coronavirus</keyword> pandemic appeared to be far away when we saw the start of spring in March. But when you look at it now, the entire world is battling to eradicate the virus. Our country itself has announced its third lockdown. The best thing for us to do right now is to stay home, practice social distancing. Talking about <keyword id="1769840" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Crisis-Communication">crisis communication</keyword> during these dubious circumstances, numerous pioneers face queries they may not have answers to. You have to constantly communicate early and regularly with your key constituencies all through an emergency. Approach the circumstance with compassion. Look at the situation from your client’s perspective to comprehend their nervousness. You will at times hit the nail on the head, and you will regularly miss the point, however it is still better to be as straightforward and transparent as possible. Here is a look at some of the key stages you should go through. Stage 1: Create a Team for Centralized Communication Decentralized interchanges or communication is justified and even encouraged in huge, complex organizations. Yet, in a crisis or quick moving circumstance, you need a crisis reaction group. With the coronavirus, we are seeing this event at all levels: For instance, Intel has a standing pandemic initiative group set up, as a major aspect of its business progression planning. Preferably these groups ought to be little, five to seven individuals. You have to incorporate an individual from the leadership group, somebody from corporate interchanges, a HR official, and a specialist in the territory of concern. This group should: <ul><li>Be the fundamental wellspring of information about the emergency i.e should know everything and anything about the crisis.</li><li>Try and meet regularly to screen the circumstance intently as it keeps on advancing.</li><li>Give customary updates to the key members.</li><li>Be brief. Long bloated messages composed by wellbeing experts or legal advisors won't be perused or effectively comprehended.</li><li>Be as straightforward as could be expected under the circumstances. Clarify what you know, what you don't have the foggiest idea, and your wellsprings of data. </li></ul>Stage 2: Proper Communication with Employees Employees are your most significant asset and work as ministers to the network. In the event that they aren't educated and don't comprehend what is happening, communications outside of the association will be progressively troublesome. The organization needs to demystify the circumstance for employees, set everybody's psyche straight, and give want to what's to come. Studies have demonstrated that leaders, specifically, have a unique job lessening employee uneasiness. Numerous employees in a survey depicted that it was so essential to hear the voice of the leader, regardless of whether live or through email, telephone messages, or web based life. Now that this coronavirus emergency has hit, employees would want to know how the business will be affected and what future plans you hold. This boosts up their productivity and facilitates everybody's uneasiness and gives hope naturally. To communicate with employees, organizations should: <ul><li>Post information routinely in a profoundly unmistakable area. This can be a physical area or virtual — email, the organization intranet, or a Facebook or social media channel.</li><li>Depict how choices were made about issues, for example, travel, telecommuting, and so on.</li><li>Try and maintain communication every other day.</li><li>Attempt to give timely data and information as opposed to holding up until you know the entirety of the appropriate responses.</li></ul>Stage 3: Regular updates to Clients/Customers It is obvious that clients require an unexpected methodology in comparison to employees. Hence you should: <ul><li>Concentrate on what is critical to the client.</li><li>Give alleviation whenever the situation allows. </li><li>Concentrate on compassion and empathy as opposed to attempting to make selling openings. Organizations should re examine publicizing and selling methodologies to be more in accordance with the present zeitgeist.</li></ul> Do you remember the Tylenol Crisis? Johnson and Johnson handled the crisis by regularly keeping their customers updated. Someone who has never identified infected capsules of Tylenol with cyanide! 7 people died after consuming the painkiller. The company immediately asked customers to stop buying the product and recalled over 30 million supplies. The organization spoke directly to people and issued a national alert also. Stage 4: Communicate with Shareholders The pandemic has caused extreme instability in the financial markets over the most recent two weeks and transformed what was an extraordinarily positively trending market into a potential downturn. With profit season practically around the bend, publicly listed organizations have an extraordinary obligation to convey the effect of the infection on their tasks. Reassure the shareholders how you are planning to deal with the epidemic and be transparent; instead of turning questions down, answer them. Stage 5: Being Proactive with Communities What occurs inside organizations around the coronavirus influences everybody in the networks around them. At any rate organizations ought to put forth a valiant effort to ensure their activities don't contrarily influence individuals from the network, however you can likewise consider an emergency an opportunity to upgrade associations with the nearby networks wherein you work by: <ul><li>Giving resources , for example, cleaning supplies or nourishment for those in isolation. </li><li>Giving information to the neighborhood media to assist with quieting the networks down and keeping in mind that additionally improving your organization’s validity. </li><li>Giving straightforward info about what's going on inside the organization as opposed to going silent. </li></ul>When managing a crisis, leaders and pioneers need to take a gander at communication from the viewpoint of the audiences and have compassion for them as opposed to dread of doing an inappropriate thing. This expects organizations to impart info when they don't have the exact data, to uncover as much as they can about sensitive data, and to be careful about revising mistakes without agonizing over the repercussions.

Communicating through the Coronavirus pandemic

Reliance Communications and Russia's <keyword id="6368074" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Sistema">Sistema</keyword> are considering the feasibility of a merger through a stock swap. 
 
"The discussions are indicative and non-binding in nature, and remain subject to due diligence, definitive documentation and approvals, as may be necessary," Reliance Communications said in a media statement on Monday. 
 
"There is no certainty that any transaction will result," the statement added. 
 
The Ambani-owned Reliance Telecom was earlier reported to be in talks on a possible takeover of SSTL, a unit of Russia's Sisterma JSFC, in an all-stock deal. 
 
Sistema Shyam has reportedly said it agrees with the Reliance’s official statement. 
 
(Image credit: Indiatimes)

Reliance Communications is looking to merge with Sistema
Shyam

<ul><li>The pandemic brought with it a lot of fears and anxiety among all stakeholders, and <keyword id="9793034" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="effective-communications">effective communications</keyword> help in making things simpler and clearer.</li><li>Corporate Communications has to put out the best foot forward for the organisation internally and externally, and ensure all changes are towards the greater good, writes <keyword id="9793035" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="nikhil-bharadwaj">Nikhil Bharadwaj</keyword>, Head – <keyword id="2209559" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="corporate-communication">Corporate Communication</keyword>, <keyword id="113665" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bajaj-Allianz-General-Insurance">Bajaj Allianz General Insurance</keyword>.</li></ul> The role of an effective communications team is to drive change management throughout the organisation, and its ecosystem, consisting of employees, partners and customers. There has been no change greater than what we are going through right now with the Covid-19 pandemic. I think one of the toughest parts of this was that there was no playbook, no previous experience to go by! We all made the rules as we went along and pivoted as the situation evolved. There was a large amount of uncertainty, anxiety and fear amongst all stakeholders. As a communicator, where everyone saw negativity and anguish, we had to see the silver lining on the grey cloud. We had to ensure that there was transparency and cut out the irrelevant noise. Thus, far we have been able to achieve significant impact for all our stakeholders, which I will break down as below: Employees &amp; Channel partners: With a lot of information around this pandemic, it was and is difficult to determine what’s factual and what’s not, what should you believe and what not. Such a situation naturally creates anxiety and panic amongst people. The challenge here is to ensure that the right communication goes out amongst stakeholders, providing them with much needed guidance wherever required. Employees of our company were naturally very apprehensive about the virus and there was over information on social media, which led to further panic. To mitigate this, we created a sort of ready reckoner for employees which gave information on COVID-19, this spoke about signs, symptoms, how to detect, test centres, Govt. Helplines and even hospitals that were treating COVID19. As insurance falls into essential services, we still had limited staffing for office work, and for them instructions needed to be crystal clear in terms of dos and don’ts. We went about creating dos and don’ts posters as well as instruction posters on the safety measures in office and even the smallest things about how to wash hands, and how to use the sanitiser. Similar communication was also sent to our channel partners &amp; our distributors who are our backbone. Another critical element to note here is that, all other communication to employees that was not pertaining to Corona or relevant information thereof, was put on hold. To keep the employees engaged, we came out with a Work from Home digest in a pdf format, which had curated content, comprising of leadership podcasts, handpicked ted talks videos, articles, and even Jokes &amp; riddles. This gave employees something to look forward to, which was a change from their day to day work and provided much needed optimism. Customers and Citizens at large: In this stage, thinking that we would be able to serve our customers exactly how we did, when we worked from office would have been a wrong approach. We have always been a forward thinking, digitally capable organisation, which stood us in great stead to bring all customers onto a digital platform, especially when all offices were shut. But merely having digital platforms wasn’t enough, this had to be communicated effectively to current as well as potential customers. One of the best modes which we chose, was their trusted source of information i.e. media. We shared relevant pitch noteswith media charting out clear proposition of what we were doing to ensure customers are serviced well. This resulted in participation in multiple stories clearly highlighting the changes in the customer journey from a service, renewal and sales perspective. All our Leaders and spokespersons ensured that they spoke about this in all their interactions on print, television or even social mediaably led of course by our MD and CEO. As an organisation we sent out email, SMS and app notifications to all our customers about these changes and they were displayed on our website as well. The results were amazing, we saw customers move to Digital channels, get self help from WhatsApp and our mobile app. And what’s more, we were able to issue close to 3 million policies and settle close to 1.5 million claims. I strongly feel that expanding industry interest and product awareness goes a long way towards increasing penetration of any product/service. If you’re brand is strong enough, you will be a part of the consideration set of the customer, as long as they have trust in the base product offering of the industry. We felt that the time was right to also create more awareness on importance of health insurance, though this may seem opportunistic, I would like to think of it as topical. At the same time, we participated in a lot of industry stories about insurance with a sea change of regulation centred around giving customers more breathing space in terms of a delayed premium payment etc. In times of changes like the one that Covid brought about, Corporate communication played a key role in change management. In times like this, I would now say that it is ok to communicate more than normal, even at the risk of over communication, especially when it comes to employees and current customers. A good communicators role is to be the wingman for marketing functions and help with the 1st and 2nd stage of AIDA (attention interest desire action) &amp; play a complimentary role. Corporate Communications has to put out the best foot forward for the organisation internally and externally, and ensure all changes are towards the greater good!

A brand's perspective on the critical role effective communication played during Covid-19

In a major development, <keyword id="351012" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Anil-Ambani-owned">Anil Ambani-owned</keyword> <keyword id="46907" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Reliance-communications">Reliance Communications</keyword> is planning to takeover <keyword id="6368074" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Sistema">Sistema</keyword> Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) in an all-stock deal reportedly which could give the Russian-owned telco's shareholders less stake in the merged entity. 
 
However, Reliance Communications and SSTL, majority owned by Russia's Sistema JSFC, do not want to comment on the possible takeover. 
 
"Due diligence is currently on, and there is an effort to tie up details in the next two to three months," a person directly involved in the talks told the Economic Times. 
 
"The second phase of the deal, if it happens, may see Sistema (JSFC) infuse more funds to raise its stake in the new entity, which can be used for capex or pare debt," he said. 
 However, another person familiar with the developments said there's no certainty about the deal. "Talks are going on. The top leadership of both the companies have met, but there are a lot of variables at play," he said, adding "any deal will need legal clearances, in addition to a nod from the DoT (<keyword id="116246" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Department-of-Telecommunications">Department of Telecommunications</keyword>)." 
 
According to Sistema, the company had held talks with other telecom operators in India, including Reliance Communications, for business expansion. 
 Sistema JSFC holds nearly 57 % in Sistema Shyam, which offers telecom services under the <keyword id="510271" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="MTS-brand">MTS brand</keyword> using <keyword id="218695" type="TECHNOLOGY" weightage="80" keywordseo="CDMA-technology">CDMA technology</keyword> in nine of India's 22 service areas to nearly nine million subscribers. Other shareholders include the Russian government with over 17 % and <keyword id="124887" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Shyam-Group">Shyam Group</keyword>, the Indian promoters of SSTL, holding 24 %. Minority shareholders own the rest. 
 
Sistema entered India in 2007. In 2008, the joint venture was awarded licences and spectrum to offer telecom services in all of India's 22 circles using CDMA technology. Sistema gradually raised its stake in the joint venture. 
 
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Reliance Communications is eyeing Sistema Shyam Teleservices

Telecom major Bharti <keyword id="15491" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Airtel">Airtel</keyword> on Monday launched a new platform called Airtel IQ, marking the company's entry into an estimated $1 billion Indian cloud communications market. Airtel IQ, a cloud-based omni-channel communications platform, is designed to enable brands to deepen engagement with customers through timely and secure communication. Many of India's biggest companies such as Swiggy, Justdial, Urban Company, Havells, Dr. Lal Path Labs and Rapido have signed up as customers for Airtel IQ during the beta phase itself, the company said. "Businesses are increasingly looking to cloud-based digital platforms to engage with consumers and Airtel IQ is built to raise the bar when it comes to brands delighting consumers," Adarsh Nair, Chief Product Officer, Bharti Airtel, meanwhile, had this to say "So, the next time you enjoy shopping online, ordering food from your favourite restaurant or hailing a ride, remember there's a bit of Airtel IQ in there making it happen seamlessly and safely." Airtel IQ eliminates the need for multiple communication platforms for different channels. With just a slice of code, businesses can embed communication services such as voice, SMS, interactive voice response (IVR) in their applications and digital properties across desktop and mobile, all through a unified platform. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/airtel-partners-with-aakash-institute-to-bring-medical-and-engineering-education-content-to-its-dth-platform/articleshow/78640408.cms">Airtel partners with Aakash Institute to bring medical and engineering education content to its DTH platform</a>

Airtel forays into cloud communications market in India

Union Minister of Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia held the second round of meetings with the Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs) on Satellite Communication and Internet Service Providers &amp; Infrastructure Providers, said the <keyword id="20510599" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Communication" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ministry of Communication" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ministry of Communication">Ministry of Communication</keyword> on Friday. The ministry stated that discussions in the meeting revolved around current regulatory provisions and the seamless adoption and facilitation of the <keyword id="22125599" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="right-of-way" source="keywords">Right of Way</keyword> (RoW) for a digitally connected India. This initiative is critical in engaging industry leaders in expanding and shaping the future of India's <keyword id="22639384" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="telecommunications-ecosystem" source="keywords">telecommunications ecosystem</keyword>. "Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the leadership of Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia along with Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, started the second round of meetings with the recently constituted SACs, and met with SACs on Satellite Communication and Internet Service Providers &amp; Infrastructure Providers," said Ministry of Communications. The ministry added that the committee commended the recent progress in RoW processes but emphasized the ongoing need for integrated governance and enhanced cooperation from state governments and local municipal bodies. The Secretary (Telecom) also assured that the new rules under the New Telecom Act are designed to address many of the issues raised in the meeting. The Minister also encouraged industry stakeholders to actively participate by providing their feedback on the RoW rules. The Advisory Committee on Satellite Communication presented their views on Indian space policy, spectrum allocation, and SUC and suggested various measures for advancing India's position as a global hub for satellite communication. The committee also commended the Ministry for including key provisions in the New Telecom Act, which are set to modernize India's telecommunications framework by enabling more flexible, liberalized, and technologically neutral spectrum utilization. These changes will greatly benefit the advancement and efficiency of satellite communication services. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, to facilitate a consistent two-way dialogue with the government on matters related to the telecommunications sector, constituted six distinct SACs to provide valuable insights to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on various matters. The six advisory committees include members such as top CEOs, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry thought leaders from the following sectors: Telecom Service Providers, Internet Service Providers &amp; Infrastructure Providers, Telecom Sector Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Telecom Electronics Ecosystem, Satellite Communication Ecosystem, and Academicians and R &amp; D in the Telecommunications sector. The Department of Telecommunications stated that it aims to implement the recommendations and foster a productive and innovative environment for the growth of the telecom sector. The collaborative efforts of all stakeholders are crucial as we move forward in this consultative process. (ANI) SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/ola-electric-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112185870.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/ola-electric-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112185870.cms" target="_blank">Ola Electric IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-phone-2a-plus-with-dimensity-7350-pro-chipset-launched-in-india-starting-at-29999/articleshow/112164963.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-phone-2a-plus-with-dimensity-7350-pro-chipset-launched-in-india-starting-at-29999/articleshow/112164963.cms" target="_blank">Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset launched in India starting at ₹29,999</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/indian-smartphone-shipments-decline-by-2-in-q2-2024-xiaomi-retakes-the-throne/articleshow/112162312.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/indian-smartphone-shipments-decline-by-2-in-q2-2024-xiaomi-retakes-the-throne/articleshow/112162312.cms" target="_blank">Indian smartphone shipments decline by 2% in Q2 2024, Xiaomi retakes the throne</a>

Telecom minister holds meeting with stakeholders on right of way for satellite communications

<keyword id="6370462" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tata-communications" source="Orion">Tata Communications</keyword> will acquire New York-based end-to-end live video production company The <keyword id="15854284" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="switch-enterprises" source="Orion">Switch Enterprises</keyword> in an all-cash deal for ₹486 crore, the company said on Thursday. With both companies coming together, Tata Communications will support The <keyword id="132027" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="switch" source="Orion">Switch</keyword> customers with global reach to over 190 countries and territories and The Switch will bring live production capabilities helping organisations to produce high-quality immersive content faster and efficiently, Tata Communications said in a statement. "Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Tata Communications Limited, will acquire a 100 per cent equity stake of Switch Enterprises, <keyword id="201509" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="llc" source="Orion">LLC</keyword>, USA and, as part of the transaction, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries," Tata Communications said. The company will acquire the assets of the subsidiaries of Switch Enterprises, LLC based out of Canada, the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Switch Enterprises, LLC, USA, along with its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as 'Switch'. "The total purchase consideration payable for the acquisition of Switch is USD 58.8 million, or Rs 486.3 crore, subject to customary closing adjustments," the company said. "Our combined forces of The Switch's strong presence in <keyword id="6378080" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="north-america" source="Orion">North America</keyword> and Tata Communications' global position will create a formidable powerhouse in the global media ecosystem helping enterprises harness emerging digital consumption patterns to drive innovation and disruption. "In addition, The Switch production infrastructure as a service model will allow Tata Communications customers to accelerate the adoption of remote production from any event around the world," Tata Communications, Chief Strategy Officer, Tri Pham said. Acquisition of Switch will provide a direct upsell opportunity for Tata Communications' offerings, which will drive the incremental expansion of Tata Communications' video connect business as well as expand our leading presence in the media ecosystems in Europe and North America. "As the media industry evolves, The Switch has an ever larger role to play in the future of live sports and entertainment and in helping our customers maximise their lucrative content. With Tata Communications we will accelerate this journey providing stability, investment and vision in support of future growth," The Switch, President and CEO, Eric Cooney said. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/chip-maker-micron-to-cut-10-of-its-workforce/articleshow/96419941.cms">Chip-maker Micron to cut 10% of its workforce</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/netflix-plans-to-end-password-sharing-in-early-2023/articleshow/96420289.cms">Netflix plans to end password sharing in early 2023</a>

Tata Communications to acquire US-based Switch Enterprises for ₹486 crore

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="6379089" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="communications">communications</keyword> team for the Biden-Harris administration will be all-female, The Washington Post reported Sunday.</li><li>Biden selected the Democratic spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki as his White House <keyword id="202113" type="POSITION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Press-Secretary">press secretary</keyword>. Kate Bedingfield, the communications director for Biden's campaign, will lead his press team at the White House under the same title, according to The Post.</li><li>Ashley Etienne, a Biden campaign senior advisor, will be communications director to Vice President-elect <keyword id="180909" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Kamala-Harris">Kamala Harris</keyword>. Symone Sanders, another senior advisor to the Biden campaign, will serve as Harris' chief spokeswoman.</li></ul>President-elect <keyword id="99719" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Joe-Biden">Joe Biden</keyword> is set to hire an all-female communications team, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-hires-all-female-senior-communications-team/2020/11/29/5b60b58e-3277-11eb-a997-1f4c53d2a747_story.html">The Washington Post</a> reported Sunday.Biden selected the Democratic spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki as his White House press secretary. Psaki also briefly served as communications director for the Obama administration and as a spokeswoman for then-Secretary of State John Kerry."When she steps to that mic, she brings not only a sense of gravitas, but fact, transparency, and honesty. And even a sense of comfort," Minyon Moore, who is on the Biden-Harris transition advisory board, told The Post.Kate Bedingfield, the communications director for Biden's campaign, will lead his press team at the White House under the same title, according to The Post."Communicating directly and truthfully to the American people is one of the most important duties of a president, and this team will be entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of connecting the American people to the White House," Biden said in a statement to The Post."These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better," he continued.Ashley Etienne, a Biden campaign senior advisor, will be communications director to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Etienne also formerly served as a communications director for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Symone Sanders, another senior advisor to the Biden campaign, will serve as Harris' chief spokeswoman."Our country is facing unprecedented challenges — from the coronavirus pandemic to the economic crisis, to the climate crisis, and a long-overdue reckoning over racial injustice," Harris said in a statement to The Post."To overcome these challenges, we need to communicate clearly, honestly, and transparently with the American people, and this experienced, talented, and barrier-shattering team will help us do that," she added.<h2><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-hires-all-female-senior-communications-team/2020/11/29/5b60b58e-3277-11eb-a997-1f4c53d2a747_story.html">Read the full story at The Post »</a></h2>

President-elect Joe Biden hires all-female communications staff

<keyword id="6442632" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sunil-Bharti-Mittal" source="Orion">Sunil Bharti Mittal</keyword>, Chairman of <keyword id="6406583" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bharti" source="Orion">Bharti</keyword> Enterprises and founder of Bharti <keyword id="15491" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="airtel" source="Orion">Airtel</keyword> revealed a significant technological leap for <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> during his address at the 7th edition of the India Mobile Congress. Speaking to a captivated audience, Mittal declared, "A new technology is now available for our country. <keyword id="1552898" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="satellite-communication" source="Orion">Satellite communication</keyword> is here to serve every inch of our country and of course the globe." Mittal credited this achievement to the successful collaboration with ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), stating, "With your intervention, we were able to get two rockets GSLV Mk 3 from ISRO to launch 72 satellites last year." He went on to unveil the ground-breaking OneWeb constellation, in which Bharti holds the largest stake, now poised to serve both the nation and the entire world. Starting next month, India will witness an unprecedented era of connectivity, as Mittal proudly announced, "Anybody anywhere in the country, however remote or far or in difficult areas, can be connected from our Satellite ground station that has been set up in Mehsana, Gujarat." This technological advancement in satellite communication promises to bridge the digital divide in India, connecting even the most isolated regions, fostering development, and transforming the way the nation communicates. Mittal's announcement marks a pivotal moment for India's technological landscape, opening up a world of possibilities for connectivity, communication, and progress. The Chairman of Bharti Enterprises also spoke about how India's digital infrastructure can accelerate the World economy. "Two pillars are very important for IMC 2023...First was Digital India...You raised the slogan of JAM Trinity which was based on Jan Dhan, Aadhar and Mobile is being discussed across the world. Whether it is the World Bank, UN, WTO, African Union, European Nation, G20, OECD Countries, or BRICS, there is only one slogan, the Digital Infrastructure that India has built can accelerate the world economy, especially in those countries which have a lack of infrastructure...The second most important one is Make in India" Sunil Bharti Mittal said. The India Mobile Congress serves as a platform to showcase India's technological advancements and innovations while facilitating discussions on the nation's digital future.

Sunil Bharti Mittal announces satellite communication breakthrough for India at India Mobile Congress 2023

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C50 (PSLV-C50) rocket laden with the country's communication satellite CMS-01 (formerly GSAT-12R) lifted off from the rocket port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday evening. The rocket with India's 42nd communication satellite CMS-01 lifted-off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota at 3.41 p.m. CMS-01 satellite with a life span of seven years is envisaged for providing services in Extended-C Band of the frequency spectrum, which will include the Indian mainland, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. The CMS-01 will be a replacement for GSAT-12 that weighed 1,410 kg and was launched on July 11, 2011 with a mission life of eight years. This is the first communication satellite that <keyword id="6358064" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="isro">ISRO</keyword> has sent up under its new naming scheme. ISRO has recently decided to go generic in naming its satellites. It had earlier named its earth observation satellites as EOS and the communication satellites are being named as CMS. 'Nowadays satellites have multiple payloads for varied users and hence a thematic satellite may be a misnomer and ISRO might have decided to go for a generic name,' M. Annadurai, who retired as Director, U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), formerly ISRO Satellite Centre, had told IANS. About 20 minutes into its flight, PSLV-C50 will eject the CMS-01 into geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) and from there, the satellite will be taken up and positioned at geosynchronous orbit. The space mission is second from this rocket port and third for the country this year. On November 7, ISRO launched radar imaging satellite EOS-01 (Earth Observation Satellite-01, formerly RISAT-2BR2) with a PSLV rocket. Earlier on January 17, 2020, ISRO launched 3,357 kg communication satellite GSAT-30 by the European space agency Arianespace rocket Ariane 5. The 44-metre-high four staged/engine PSLV-C50 is the 22nd flight of PSLV in 'XL' configuration (with six strap-on motors hugging the first stage). The rocket weighs 320 tonne. The PSLV in normal configuration is a four stage/engine expendable rocket powered by solid and liquid fuels alternatively with six booster motors strapped on to the first stage to give higher thrust during the initial flight moments. The Indian space agency has PSLV variants with two and four strap-on motors, larger PSLV-XL and the Core Alone variant without any strap-on motors. The choice of the rocket to be used for a mission depends on the weight of the satellite and the orbit where the satellite is to be orbited. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/unilever-climate-change-plan-opened-to-shareholders-as-amazons-climate-pledge-battles-criticism/articleshow/79776633.cms">Unilever is opening up its climate action plan to shareholders as Amazon's Climate Pledge battles criticism</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/fake-instagram-facebook-and-vimeo-extensions-on-google-chrome-can-steal-personal-information-and-location/articleshow/79773977.cms">Fake Instagram, Facebook, and Vimeo extensions on Google Chrome can ‘hijack’ your URL, steal personal information and track your location</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/supercomputer-shows-tropical-cyclones-hitting-india-are-going-get-more-destructive-that-is-until-the-flooding-starts/articleshow/79764803.cms">Supercomputer shows tropical cyclones hitting India are going get more destructive — that is until the flooding starts</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>You communicate with others by listening, and through verbal, nonverbal, written, and visual cues.</li><li>To improve communication, try tuning into emotions, actively listening, and using "I" statements.</li><li>Clear, respectful communication can help you connect with others and maintain strong relationships.</li></ul>The nuances of conversation can make communication feel complicated at times. Yet increasing your awareness of conversational cues and practicing new ways to express yourself can help you communicate more thoughtfully, which can help strengthen all of your relationships. <h2>Types of communication</h2>You respond to <a href="https://institute.uschamber.com/the-silent-power-of-nonverbal-communication/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">thousands of communication cues every day</a>, from facial expressions to tone of voice to text messages. The <a href="https://drexel.edu/goodwin/professional-studies-blog/overview/2018/July/Five-types-of-communication/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">five types of communication</a> you might pick up on in your daily interactions include: <ul><li>Verbal</li><li>Nonverbal</li><li>Written</li><li>Visual</li><li>Listening</li></ul>Of course, some communication signals are so subtle you might not always consciously recognize them. These 10 tips can help you learn to communicate more effectively.<h2>1. Find your voice </h2>Your voice can offer clues about a number of things, from where you were born to how you're currently feeling.A strong, confident speaking <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3361774/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">voice can be just as important as the words you use</a>, particularly since tone of voice might add another layer of meaning to what you say. A few tips to keep in mind: <ul><li>Use a slow and steady voice to convey trustworthiness and importance.</li><li>Maintain a <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3361774/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">consistent rhythm and tone</a> to sound confident and knowledgeable. </li><li>Enunciate clearly at an audible volume to boost the impact of your words by making them easier to understand.</li></ul><h2>2. Avoid filler words</h2>You might fall prey to filler words such as "uh," "like," and "so" more often than you think. These words may feel natural, but according to 2015 research, fillers can <a href="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7163127" target="_blank" rel="noopener">distract others and imply low confidence</a>.Researchers analyzed 138 recorded interview videos from 69 Massachusetts Institute of Technology students speaking with career counselors. The results suggest that <a href="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7163127" target="_blank" rel="noopener">using fewer filler words and more unique words</a> could increase your chance of landing a job after an interview.Quick tip: Try the <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-stop-using-filler-words-speech-presentation-2016-12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clap method </a>to break the habit. Present to a friend and ask them to clap each time you use a filler word. Recognizing how often you use filler words can make it easier to kick the habit for more confident communication.<h2>3. Consider your body language</h2>Intentional movements and <a href="https://www.insider.com/body-language-tricks-appear-trustworthy-2016-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">body language</a> play an essential role in nonverbal communication. For instance, opening your arms in a sweeping gesture when telling your friend a story can show enthusiasm and excitement.Some gestures often used in communication:<ul><li>Pointing at an object can imply its importance. Just note that <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-read-body-language-2014-11#a-pointed-finger-with-a-closed-hand-is-an-attempt-at-displaying-dominance-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pointing directly at a person</a> could suggest negative feelings and hostility.</li><li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3642279/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Open hands</a> with palms facing upward can suggest acceptance and trustworthiness.</li><li>Shrugging your shoulders with palms facing upward can convey indecisiveness or confusion.</li><li>Keeping your hand gestures in the area from the <a href="https://www.scienceofpeople.com/hand-gestures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top of your chest to your lower waist </a>implies confidence without arrogance. </li></ul><h2>4. Use "I" statements</h2>When trying to communicate critical feedback or disagreement, use statements that start with "I". This can help you express your thoughts without sounding accusatory."[I] statements focus on your experience, as opposed to 'you' statements which place the focus on the other person in a critical way. 'I' statements also help you to take personal responsibility instead of blaming," says <a href="https://themarriagerestorationproject.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin</a>, licensed clinical professional counselor at <a href="https://themarriagerestorationproject.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Marriage Restoration Project</a>.For example, "I don't agree," may sound less confrontational than something like, "You're wrong."Taking ownership of your reactions can help demonstrate responsibility and confidence in your communication.<h2>5. Practice active listening</h2>Effective communication isn't always about what you say or express — it's also about listening.<a href="https://www.insider.com/communication-business-skill-2018-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Active listening</a> — when you focus fully on the current conversation as an active participant instead of flicking through apps on your phone or thinking about your evening plans — can help the other person feel heard and valued. This not only boosts respect and trust, it also makes the person more likely to consider what you have to say later on.You can show your listening skills by <a href="https://www.insider.com/communication-business-skill-2018-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contributing a valuable point</a> to the other person's message. For instance, you might say, "I agree we should track time during our meetings. Have you thought about which program you'd like to try?"<h2>6. Pay attention to facial expressions</h2>Whether you're talking with family over FaceTime or meeting a client over Zoom, <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00016/full" target="_blank" rel="noopener">facial expressions can show emotional states</a> faster than verbal cues. Reading facial expressions, then, could help you better understand a person's true intentions.For example, your partner might verbally agree that a family vacation sounds fun, but their furrowed brow might suggest otherwise. Try acknowledging the discrepancy by saying something like: "You agreed a trip to Disneyland could be fun, but you look a little stressed. How are you feeling about it now?"<h2>7. Provide visual context</h2>Visual context can have benefits in workplace and educational settings, since people have different learning styles. Visual communication might include: <ul><li>Photographs</li><li>Art</li><li>Charts or graphs</li><li>Videos</li></ul>Just make sure your visuals are easy to understand. For example, if you show a chart with new data, explain what's happening in the visual and how it relates to your point. Moreover, <a href="https://www.insider.com/ive-given-over-1000-presentations-in-the-past-30-years-here-are-my-5-best-public-speaking-tips-2017-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">presenting graphs or images can help bring your words to life</a>, which improves the chances of others committing your message to memory.<h2>8. Learn to say "No"</h2>It's not uncommon to hesitate before saying "No," even when you really don't want to do something. You might say yes because you think it's easier to go with the flow, or you don't want to hurt someone's feelings. But saying "Yes" to a friend's last-minute request for a night out might leave you feeling exhausted the next day, which might <a href="https://www.insider.com/signs-you-are-holding-grudge-2019-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">build resentment</a> toward your friend. Instead, ask yourself when saying "No" to someone else might allow you to say "Yes" to yourself.<h2>9. Check in with your emotions</h2>Miscommunications and misunderstandings can lead to outbursts of anger and frustration, like yelling or crying. While it's natural to have these feelings — and express them — sometimes overwhelming emotions can get in the way of resolving the situation. If you feel too raw to communicate respectfully, <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/assertive/art-20044644" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wait to share</a>. Focus on calming down, taking some <a href="https://www.insider.com/breathing-exercises" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deep breaths</a>, and grounding yourself before jumping back in. <h2>10. Make small changes</h2>Practice healthy types of communication in low-risk situations to build confidence and find the style that works best for you. For example, practice new skills, like active listening, with your partner or best friend before trying them out in a meeting with your boss or at a big family gathering. Not only is this a low-risk situation, but your partner or friend can also help you evaluate your new skills and tweak your approach as needed. You can also take your time in these types of situations."Be willing to slow down when you communicate," says <a href="https://www.restrenewtherapy.com/meet-samantha" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samantha Kingma</a>, licensed marriage and family therapist at <a href="http://restrenewtherapy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rest and Renew Therapy</a>. Allowing yourself time to think before you speak will help you avoid falling into unhelpful communication patterns. <h2>Insider's takeaway </h2>Learning to communicate effectively takes time and practice. Gaining more insight into how you currently communicate is a great first step toward learning to share your ideas in a clear and respectful way."Slowing down to think before you communicate gives you the power to be intentional about what you are saying," says Kingma.

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<ul><li>The pandemic has changed our lives and the way we do business in the last 2 years.</li><li><keyword id="13297693" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="komal-lath" source="Orion">Komal Lath</keyword>, Founder, Tute Consult writes about a few trends that will dominate the communications and <keyword id="86164" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pr" source="Orion">PR</keyword> industry in this new world order.</li></ul>As the clock ticked past 12 bringing in 2022, one was reminded of American rock band, Green Day’s classics – from 'Wake me up when September (read COVID) ends' to 'Boulevard of broken dreams' (and resolutions) … the pandemic has 'disrupted' the world in more ways than one and as industry practitioners it’s time for us to ‘not be disruptive, but be constructive’… brick by brick, stone by stone, message by message. Being 'constructive' starts with unlearning to be disruptive and rebuilding the core of communications business to better suit the new world unveiling in front of our eyes – a world wherein news apps DAUs dwarves’ newspaper circulations by double digit multiples, wherein an erstwhile journalist’s Instagram feeds are shared as legitimate news sources across social media and so on. Quoting celebrated Indian entrepreneur <keyword id="25725" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ronnie-screwvala" source="Orion">Ronnie Screwvala</keyword> here - 'the past will no longer be a reliable guide for our future' – the adage can’t be any more apt. As the pendulum goes back and forth, “Hybridization” is expected to be the way of life and work in 2022. What we would see unfold this year: 1) Value over volume Quality over quantity any day! Bid adieu to quantifying monetary value for press articles – it would be a thing of the past (our hope). Even “paid media” is talking about “programmatic” and “outcome-based advertising” and the time is ripe for PR and communications business to start being accountable of business outcomes and not coverage volume. 2) Experiential economy takes centerstage Worthwhile “brand experiences” organically makes it to people’s Instagram stories and reels. Thanks to India’s smartphone revolution the quality of these “stories and reels” are enviable and create a sense of FOMO. Can one ask for a better PR and communications plan? That’s the power of 'experiential economy' and communications industry will not only start recognizing but harnessing its power in 2022. 3) Textual to audio to video Press Releases will go through a metamorphosis. If the medium of dissemination is evolving real-time, how can the source of information stagnate to the age-old textual media? 2022 will see press releases going through an irreversible change wherein traditional releases will coexist with new age ones like ready-to-use AVs, infographics et cetera. Exciting times ahead! 4) ESG comes to the fore 2021 has laid the foundation stones for Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) to come to the fore in 2022. COP26 at Glasgow, BRSR (business responsibility and sustainability report) becoming mandatory for Top 1000 listed Indian companies during FY2022-23 and pop culture conversations (read: Netflix original Don’t Look Up) gaining steam are early indicators of pink papers having dedicated sections for ESG alongside stocks, startups and crypto later this year. 5) Technological intelligence vs human consciousness There’s an exponentially accelerating conversation on technology intervention disrupting human efforts across 'intelligence business'. While the inevitable is fast approaching, human consciousness will edge over technological intelligence in the long run. 2022 shall act as a stepping stone towards identifying and honing 'human consciousness' as an important skill. In conclusion, putting the ‘social’ right back in social media, emphasis on Owned media (creating infographics, audio visual content, podcasts, <keyword id="28120" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="linkedin" source="Orion">LinkedIn</keyword>) for clients and partners to build valuable brand narratives would be the key takeaways for this year!

Communication Mantra 2022: Move from volume to value

Do you love the adrenaline rush when you are on your toes all the time and doing something thrilling? Do you feel more interested in politics and current affairs than your friends and peers? Do you think you have what it takes to be a journalist? If the answer is a big YES, it is time to learn the skills required for this profession. Life cannot be imagined without <keyword id="162573" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="mass-communication">mass communication</keyword> and thanks to the growing demand for trained journalists and media professionals, career scope is no less either. Business Insider India brings to you the top 5 Mass Communication institutions in Delhi-NCR. 
 
1. <keyword id="591927" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Indian-Institute-of-Mass-Communication">Indian Institute of Mass Communication</keyword> 
 
Known as one of the best mass communication institutes in the country, IIMC is funded and promoted by the Indian government. It falls under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The premier institution offers post-graduate courses in Print and Electronic Communication, Advertising and Public Relations. Nidhi Razdan, Ravish Kumar and Deepak Chaurasiya are some of the noted IIMCians. 
 
2. <keyword id="641844" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="AJK-MCRC">AJK MCRC</keyword>, Jamia 
 Some of the best talents of the industry came from Anwar Jamal Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre, another well-known institute for media studies. It offers post-graduate courses in Mass Communication, Convergent <keyword id="58267" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Journalism">Journalism</keyword>, as well as diplomas in Graphics, Animation, Development Communication, Still Photography, Acting and Broadcast Technology. Barkha Dutt, Roshan Abbas and Shah Rukh Khan are a few of the reputed alumni of this institute. 
 
3. Sardar Patel College of Communication and Management 
 
Let Noble Thoughts Come To Us From All Sides – this is the motto of the institution, established under the renowned Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. This reputed institution offers courses in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising. Working professionals can opt for the evening classes, held on weekdays. 
 
4. Institute for Media Studies and Information Technology 
 
This was established under New Delhi YMCA. On its official website, IMSIT claims to have trained more than 5,000 media professionals across various fields. Apart from offering full-year diplomas, this institute also offers short-term courses in different subjects such as Radio Journalism, TV Journalism, Print Journalism, etc. 
 
5. JIMS 
 <keyword id="796142" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="JaganNath-Institute-of-Management-Sciences">Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences</keyword> is one of the many privately owned mass communication institutes in Delhi-NCR and offers a B.Sc in Mass Communication, Advertisement and Journalism. At JIMS, students are trained in Print and Broadcast Journalism, Television Production &amp; Film Making, Advertising and Printing and Media Ethics. 
 
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