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Annapurna Drive 18
26th February 2024Cardinal Carnation Group organized the 18th Annapurna Food Distribution Drive on National Science Day. The drive, organized by CCG in collaboration with Robinhood Academy, was an inspiring event for underprivileged children. Beyond food distribution, the day celebrated National Science Day with a captivating presentation on eminent scientists. This was followed by engaging activities and interactive sessions for the children led by CCG volunteers. The focus of the drive was on instilling the value of science in young minds, motivating them towards education, and encouraging them to aim for a brighter future. The day brought joy to the children, leaving them with radiant smiles and a sense of motivation.
Mile2Mile Program
13th February 2024The Mile2Mile Season 3 featured Mr. Ajay Raina, CTO of Shapeways, Inc., as the Guest Speaker. The program explored his personal and professional journey, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to gain wisdom from this seasoned leader. In the session, he shared insights from his incredible path from school to college, highlighting his passion for software, coding, AI, and digital technologies for manufacturing. The inspirational talk left attendees empowered and motivated, hoping to carry forward the invaluable wisdom into their respective journeys.
Virtual Republic Day Celebration
26th January 2024CCG celebrated Republic Day virtually, where team members came together for a festive occasion. Everyone joined in by wearing ethnic dresses, Everyone dressed in traditional clothes, adding to the lively spirit of the event creating a lively and patriotic atmosphere during the online event. The event was marked by enthusiastic participation in games and fun activities, creating a strong sense of togetherness among the CCG team.
Annapurna Drive 17
23rd December 2023Cardinal Carnation Group and Robinhood Academy joined hands to create a wonderful atmosphere for underprivileged children on the joyous festival of Christmas. The event included Christmas carols and exciting games. To add to the festive spirit, each child was given a Santa hat and special gifts. Freshly cooked meals were also provided to the children. This collaborative effort brought smiles to the faces of the children and demonstrated the power of community-driven initiatives in making a positive impact.
Canada Operations Launch
15th November 2023Cardinal Carnation Group launched its operations in Canada. This move reflects our commitment to growth and innovation. CCG enters this new phase with dedication toward delivering cutting-edge and effective solutions, forming strategic partnerships, and connecting with visionary clients. Beyond geographical expansion, this marks a vital decision to embrace global collaboration and diversity. The Canadian venture opens avenues for new opportunities for CCG, setting new standards and making a lasting impact in the Canadian business landscape while also building a future defined by innovation, excellence, and enduring partnerships.
Annapurna Drive 16
8th November 2023Cardinal Carnation Group proudly organized the 16th Annapurna Drive on the festival of Diwali. The event included several activities designed to bring happiness to underprivileged children, featuring exciting games, diya painting, firecrackers, and more. Our dedicated volunteers created memorable moments through fun activities and interactions with the children. The drive concluded with the distribution of freshly prepared meals among the children.
NJDV-HIMSS 2023
17th - 19th October 2023The NJDV-HIMSS '23 event was held from October 17th to 19th, 2023, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was attended by our President and CEO, Abhay Srivastava. Its key objective was to drive positive change in healthcare and focus on advancements in the sector. The event aligned seamlessly with CCG's commitment to innovation, and excellence. The three-day conference offered a unique opportunity to explore the latest technologies and a platform for meaningful engagement with industry professionals.
Annapurna Drive 15
13th October 2023Cardinal Carnation Group joined hands with Titan The Eye Catchers and Robinhood Academy to host the 15th Annapurna Food Distribution Drive. This was done in observance of World Eyesight Day, which was on 12th October 2023. The special event provided free eye checkups to underprivileged children. Our committed volunteers facilitated these checkups and engaged in meaningful interactions with the children. They organized enjoyable activities and distributed nutritious food packets among the young participants, making it a memorable day for all.
Annapurna Drive 14
9th September 2023Cardinal Carnation Group organized the 14th Annapurna Drive on Teacher’s Day. This noble effort was aimed at celebrating this special day with underprivileged children. Our dedicated volunteers engaged in substantive conversations with the young participants, organized several interesting activities and distributed freshly prepared meals among them. It was a day of gratitude, joy, and shared purpose.
Raksha Bandhan Special Celebration
1st September 2023CCG celebrated the cherished festival of Raksha Bandhan with a heartwarming gesture towards underprivileged children. Young girls under the care and tutelage of the esteemed Robinhood Academy were invited to the CCG office where they tied rakhis to the office employees. The young guests were gifted educational materials and treated to delectable refreshments, thereby enhancing the warmth of the occasion.
Mile2Mile Program - Season 2
1st September 2023Continuing the Mile2Mile series, the second season was held with Gaurav Julka (GM - Global Sales & Marketing) as the resource person. In the virtual seminar, he shared insights and answered questions from the audience. He discussed the need for resilience and perseverance in today's dynamic business environment. Additionally, he offered valuable insights, emphasizing the importance of dedication, upskilling, and fostering effective communication among teams.
Annapurna Drive 13
15th August 2023The 13th Annapurna Drive by Cardinal Carnation Group, organized in collaboration with Robinhood Academy, commemorated India's 77th Independence Day. Volunteers from CCG celebrated the day with special needs children of Umang Rehabilitation Centre. The kids had a great time participating in the engaging sessions and activities led by the CCG volunteers. The drive concluded with the distribution of food packets and sweets.
Mile2Mile Program - Season 1
4th August 2023Cardinal Carnation Group hosted Season 1 of the Mile2Mile program with Shahnawaz Kafil Khan (Additional Director, CCG) as the main speaker. Mile2Mile is our leadership interaction program, that showcases speakers from various fields sharing their life journeys. The session included an interactive segment where the audience could ask questions, thoughtfully answered by our esteemed speaker. Shahnawaz Khan emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration as key components of success. The session also delivered valuable insights, focusing on strategies for personal and professional growth in the corporate realm.
Blood Donation Camp
26th July 2023The Cardinal Carnation Group hosted a Blood Donation Camp at its India head office in Lucknow, commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas. Several CCG employees actively engaged in the camp and donated their blood for this noble cause. The Raktpurak Charitable Foundation, with assistance from King George Medical University, Lucknow, played a significant role in facilitating and organizing this impactful initiative.
Annapurna Drive 12
21th June 2023On June 21, 2023, Cardinal Carnation Group organized the 12th Annapurna Drive to commemorate the International Day of Yoga. A heartwarming highlight of the event was the special Yoga session conducted exclusively for the children of Robinhood Academy. With the expert guidance of our yoga instructor Rahul Pandey, the children enthusiastically engaged in a meticulously performed array of yoga asanas. They were also enlightened about the profound benefits of incorporating yoga into their daily routines, fostering a deeper understanding of its significance. To wrap up the session on a delightful note, snacks were distributed among the children, ensuring a memorable and nourishing experience for all involved.
International Day of Yoga
21th June 2023In celebration of the International Day of Yoga, Cardinal Carnation Group hosted a virtual session on June 21, 2023. Led by our skilled yoga instructor, the event witnessed the participation of the employees and external participants in an engaging experience. Abhay Srivastava, the Founder & CEO of CCG, delivered an inspiring address, instilling a sense of motivation among all attendees. Additionally, our yoga instructor facilitated a meaningful discussion, shedding light on the profound significance of yoga. Together, the day celebrated the transformative power of yoga and fostered a deeper understanding of its benefits.
HIMSS 2023
18th April - 20th April 2023Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO), Elan Kling (Director of Business Development), Ganesh Gore (GM, Global Sales & Marketing), and Prasanna R. (GM, Client Engagement & Delivery) attended the HIMSS '23 conference in Chicago between the 18th to 20th of April 2023. It was an excellent occasion to delve into the latest Healthcare technologies. The team connected with several like-minded business leaders, gained new insights, and explored mutually beneficial opportunities.
Annapurna Drive 11
8th April 2023On 8th April 2023, the 11th Annapurna drive by Cardinal Carnation Group was held in Lucknow. The event was organized in the presence of our President & Founder Abhay Srivastava. This was a special drive, in coordination with the Robinhood Academy, in which the winning students from activities from our previous drives were awarded. The children were given school bags and educational supplies. Also, seating mats were presented to Robinhood Academy for their classrooms, to facilitate comfortable classroom setup for underprivileged children. As always fresh meals were also provided to the children. The event also saw attendance by many media personnel both print and digital. They interacted with the President of CCG, Abhay Srivastava, and also collected feedback from Robinhood volunteers as well as the children present on the occasion.
Bengaluru New Office Inauguration
30th March 2023The new Cardinal Carnation Group office at ITPL Bengaluru was inaugurated on 30th March 2023. The office is located inside the ITPL campus, one of the most premium and famous IT parks in Bengaluru. The inauguration event was attended by several local employees. A Havan Puja was organized during the inauguration, followed by a team lunch for all the employees present on the occasion.
Women’s Day Celebration
6th March 2023On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Cardinal Carnation Group organized a special felicitation event for the women employees. The celebration included a lunch meeting, followed by engagement activities which included prizes for the winners. Everyone present was also given souvenirs and gifts from the company.
Annapurna Drive 10
4th March 2023On 4th March 2023, the 10th Annapurna drive was organized by Cardinal Carnation Group. It was a special drive where the volunteers from the company celebrated Holi with the children of Robinhood Academy. Food packets, water bottles, and some goodies were also distributed among the children on this occasion.
UP Global Investors Summit 2023
10th Feb - 12th Feb 2023Cardinal Carnation Group participated in Global Investors Summit 2023 organized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh between the 10th to 12th of February 2023. The event offered tremendous networking and branding opportunities to the organization wherein the marketing and key leadership team met several potential business partners of strategic importance.
Press Coverage
16th Jan 2023On 16th January 2023, the new Cardinal Carnation Group office in Lucknow was inaugurated in Gomtinagar. The occasion witnessed a significant media presence where the esteemed chief guest, Mr. Awanish K Awasthi (IAS and Advisor to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh) spoke about the growth opportunities for the IT sector in the state and the role of Cardinal Carnation Group. Many online publications also covered this occasion.
Carnation Infotech Lucknow Office Inauguration
16th Jan 2023On 16th January 2023, the new office of Cardinal Carnation Group in Lucknow was inaugurated. The chief guest of the ceremony was Mr. Awanish K Awasthi (IAS and Advisor to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh). A press meeting was held where both—the chief guest Mr. Awanish K Awasthi and the company Director, Mr. Abhay Srivastava addressed the media personnel present on the occasion. Company leadership and employees from across the country joined the event to celebrate the occasion.
Annapurna Drive - Makar Sankranti Celebration
15th Jan 2023Cardinal Carnation Group's 9th Annapurna Drive with Robinhood Academy was organized on 15th January 2023. Our team of volunteers along with Abhay Srivastava (Director & CEO) and the leadership team celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti with the children. On this occasion, a drawing competition was arranged for the children, where color packets were distributed among them. The children also enjoyed flying kites that were distributed by the volunteers. This was followed by a beautiful song and dance performance by the children. The celebration wrapped up with food and sweets distribution by the Cardinal Carnation team.
Annapurna Drive 8
25th Dec 2022Cardinal Carnation Group organized the 8th Annapurna drive on Christmas Day. The volunteers visited the Robinhood Academy where they celebrated this day of giving, love, and hope with the children. The happy children performed a medley of Christmas carols and danced while the others clapped along. The day concluded with the distribution of goodies, snacks, and gifts among the children by the volunteers from Cardinal Carnation Group.
Meeting with Delegation
12th Dec 2022On 12th December 2022, Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) attended a meeting with a delegation from Uttar Pradesh, India visiting the USA. The delegation comprised the finance minister of Uttar Pradesh and several senior dignitaries and bureaucrats. This event was specially organized for the Indian diaspora by the Consulate General of India in New York and aimed at discussing the mutual growth prospects with the industry and potential investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh.
IBM CDO/CTO Summit in Boston
6th Dec 2022Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) and Elan Kling (Director of Business Development) attended IBM - CDO/CTO Summit in Boston, Massachusetts. The event witnessed various panel discussions on emerging technology trends and how they can be leveraged to transform enterprises. This summit provided Cardinal leadership with an opportunity to connect with the leadership of other organizations.
Reuters Next Event
30th Nov 2022 - 1st Dec 2022Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) and Elan Kling (Director of Business Development) attended Reuters Next Event - Leadership Summit & Global Broadcast in New York City. On this occasion, Cardinal leadership met several business leaders from various industries and exchanged views on the current industry and business outlook. It also offered everyone an opportunity to understand synergies with other leaders.
Reuters event
15th Nov 2022 - 16th Nov 2022Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) and Elan Kling (Director of Business Development) attended the Reuters Event - Logistics Technology USA 2022 conference in Austin, Texas on the 15th and 16th of November 2022. The event witnessed the attendance of over 300 logistics technology innovators. It was an opportunity for the Cardinal leadership to connect and network with like-minded professionals from the logistics and transportation domain, exchange views with them and understand synergies.
Annapurna Drive 7
15th Nov 2022Cardinal Carnation Group conducted its Annapurna Food Distribution Drive on 15th November 2022, for the underprivileged children of society. To make this Children’s Day special for them, the Cardinal Carnation Group organized a trip for them to the Indira Gandhi Planetarium. The excited kids watched an incredible show about the solar system and had a chance to learn about the renowned scientists of the country. The group was also accompanied by volunteers from the Robinhood Academy. As the show concluded, the children were given pre-packed food, sweets, and water bottles along with some stationary items.
Carnation Infotech Website launch
31st Oct 2022Carnation Infotech launched its new website on 31st October 2022. The newly, redesigned website offers richer insight and improved navigation into the diverse, cutting-edge software services of the company. After four months in development, the new website was unveiled over the weekend. The site provides a refreshed design with mobile and desktop-friendly functionality. New sections have been added to the website including the latest news, blogs and activities, and events under the CSR initiative of the company. The website will be of tremendous value to businesses, organizations, and enterprises.
Annapurna Drive 6
22th Oct 2022Cardinal Carnation Group organized its sixth ‘Annapurna’ Food Distribution Drive on the auspicious festival of Diwali. With this drive, CCG completed the milestone of providing food to 500 needy children. CCG’s team accompanied by volunteers from the Robinhood Army, visited the Robinhood Academy to distribute meals among the needy children and to celebrate Diwali with them. The children were given pre-packed nutritional food, sweets, and water bottles along with some crackers and diyas.
Salesforce conference
20th Sept 2022 - 22th Sept 2022Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) of Cardinal Carnation Group attended the Dreamforce event from 20th to 22nd September 2022 in San Francisco. Dreamforce is Salesforce's flagship conference and annual sales meet, which is aimed at bringing the Salesforce community together. This year, the event witnessed the attendance of as many as 40,000 members in person and focused on learning through training sessions and presentations, at the same time while networking, having fun, and getting inspired in the process.
Annapurna Drive 5
4th Sept 2022Cardinal Carnation Group held its fifth Annapurna drive on 4th September 2022 in Lucknow. It was a special drive to mark the occasion of Teacher’s Day. The team of CCG volunteers included the company's professional trainers who interacted with the children and trained them on various topics such as wellness, IT, and general awareness. The children also received food packets and water bottles from the volunteers.
Annapurna Drive 4
15th August 2022On 75th Independence Day, Cardinal Carnation Group (CCG) organized a special drive for needy children. This was organized as part of a series of monthly Annapurna drives by CCG. On this occasion, Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) and Prerna Srivastava (Director, COO & CFO) were present to boost the enthusiasm of volunteers. They distributed food packets along with sweets to the children. They also donated stationery products and mats for children's classes which are normally organized by Robin Hood Army. In the long run, the company plans to continue supporting the nourishment and educational requirements of these needy children with more such monthly drives.
Independence Day Celebration
15th August 2022Cardinal Carnation Group celebrated the 75th Independence Day on 15th August in Lucknow with the needy children and the volunteers of the Robin Hood Army. On the occasion, Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) and Prerna Srivastava (Director, COO & CFO) were also present along with the team of volunteers from Cardinal Carnation Group of companies. The colorful event started with flag hoisting followed by the national anthem and cultural performances by the children. The special preparation done by the children for Independence Day was awe-inspiring. Cardinal Carnation Group also distributed food, stationery, and goodies to the children.
Directors’ Press Meet
13th August 2022Abhay Srivastava (President & CEO) and Prerna Srivastava (Director, CFO & COO) of Cardinal Carnation Group visited India on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of the country. On 13th August 2022, they met the press in Lucknow. They shared their thoughts on enhancing employment opportunities in the technology industry for the youth of the country. Several media houses & newspapers from print as well as online covered this interaction.
Annapurna Drive 3
16th July 2022The third Annapurna drive by Cardinal Carnation Group was organized on 16th July 2022. A team from CCG along with volunteers from Robinhood Academy distributed food and snacks packets. They also interacted with the children to understand better their day-to-day life. Annapurna is CCG's initiative to uplift children from poor and underprivileged sections by supporting them with food and other essential amenities. The organization plans to conduct more such drives in the coming months.
Yoga Day
21th June 2022Cardinal Carnation Group (CCG) celebrated International Yoga Day on 21th June 2022. A special open session on Yoga was organized where participants from within and outside of CCG practiced Yoga together under the guidance of seasoned yoga instructor Rahul Pandey. The session was a celebration of the spirit of Yoga and the wellness & health benefits it promises for its practitioners. The session was chaired by Abhay Srivastava (President and CEO) and Prerna Srivastava (Director, COO & CFO) of the CCG, and saw great participation from employees within the organization as well as non-employees.
Annapurna Drive 2
18th June 2022Cardinal Carnation Group’s Annapurna initiative is targeted toward providing equitable opportunities to children from impoverished sections of society by offering food and other essentials. The second food and books distribution drive was organized on 18th June 2022. A team of volunteers from the organization visited Robinhood Academy and distributed lunch packs, stationery, and other essentials to underprivileged children.
Townhall Meeting
17th June 2022The Town Hall meeting of Cardinal Carnation Group was organized on 17th June 2022. This was an opportunity for all employees to interact directly with the leadership team. The session highlights included the addresses by company leadership Abhay Srivastava – President & CEO and Prerna Srivastava – Director, COO & CFO, and senior management team members. The meeting witnessed all the employees coming together to celebrate the organization's achievements and applaud those who performed extraordinarily well. The session also witnessed ‘Rewards & Recognitions’ for good performance. Awards were presented in various categories including Star Performers, Pat on the Back award, Best Trainer Recognition, Best Trainees, and Sales & Marketing quarterly performance recognition.
Annapurna Drive 1
20th May 2022Cardinal Carnation Group organized its monthly Annapurna (Food Distribution) Drive on 20th May 2022. The drive was held in Robinhood Academy, Lucknow where a team of volunteers from CCG distributed lunch packs and other essentials among the poor & needy children. Cardinal Carnation Group’s Annapurna Drive is a step in the direction of creating the right opportunities for deserving children and helping them attain necessities of life like nourishing food, quality education, and health conditions for all-around development.
Cricket Tournament
13th March 2022Cardinal Carnation Group strives to be the best in everything we do, and the playground is no exception. CCG team ‘Carnation Hawks’ won the LCCL Season 6 Cricket tournament and raised the trophy after defeating the runners-up team Triton. This was a feat to be rejoiced by all at Cardinal. The company looks forward to many such trophies.
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