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Upstox, the pioneer investment platform, is set to transform the financial landscape with its latest features, launching the 'Invest Right, Invest Now' campaign. These innovations, designed to simplify and enrich the investor experience, mark a paradigm shift in how Indians approach investing.As part of the campaign, Upstox introduces cutting-edge tools such as Stock SIPs, Wealth Tracker, Gold, and Fixed Income, creating a dynamic and holistic investing ecosystem. To address the dilemmas of new investors, the app now curates a list of 'Top Funds' after analyzing over 10,000 Mutual Fund schemes, ensuring users make informed decisions based on risk and return…

As winter approaches, stocking up your pantry with essential groceries becomes a priority, and Amazon Fresh provides a convenient way to meet these needs. Amazon Fresh's Winter Store offers a convenient way to purchase groceries like hot chocolate, soups, granola bars, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, ensuring a warm and nourishing home experience. Customers can also explore some exciting offers from popular brands such as Nivea, Vaseline, Del Monte, Ariel, ITC and Saffola among others at convenient delivery options from a single online destination. What’s more? New customers can enjoy a cashback offer of INR 400 on their first four…

Tata Motors LEAP (Learn Earn and Progress Programme) has been a success for the past decade, providing sustainable livelihoods to unskilled youths from disadvantaged sections of society. The program, run under the Public-Private-Partnership Model, has grown from two institutes in 2013 to 60 institutes by 2022, with 1500 youth trained annually. The 12-month program, which focuses on inclusivity, has trained underprivileged youth from rural, urban, and semi-urban localities, dropping out of school. Vinod Kulkarni, Tata Motors' Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, believes that LEAP transcends a skills program and qualifies as a transformative program, shaping the future of attendees into…

Project Hilldaari is a Nestlé India initiative in partnership with PLAN Foundation and Stree Mukti Sangathana and technical partner Recity India Pvt Ltd. Over the last five years, project Hilldaari has successfully developed inclusive and resilient models for waste management in select tourist cities of India. The project is currently operational in Ponda, Mussoorie, Mahabaleshwar, Munnar, Dalhousie, Darjeeling and Palampur. Project Hilldaari in India has successfully diverted over 28,000 MT of waste from landfills through source segregation, with 80% of segregation achieved across over 20,000 residential and commercial waste collection points. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and…

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) have announced the launch of India's first fully integrated school of sustainability. The initiative, which aims to promote pedigree education, research, and outreach, will focus on multiple facets of sustainability, enabling India's goal of pursuing sustainable development. The Hon’ble Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the initiative. Global warming poses a serious threat to our existence, manifesting in untimely natural calamities, pollution, and biodiversity loss. To address this challenge, Kotak School of Sustainability will bring together departments and centers of excellence…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited ("KMBL"/Kotak) has partnered with GetSetUp, a peer-to-peer platform, to offer a variety of health and wellness experiences for senior citizens with the Kotak Grand Savings Programme. Under this initiative, senior citizens get exclusive access to thousands of classes, events and experiences in health, nutrition, wellness, etc., and in the process become a part of a community and foster genuine connections, as part of their membership. According to the National Statistical Office (NSO)’s Elderly in India 2021 report, India’s elderly population (aged 60 and above) is expected to touch 194 million in 2031- from 138 million in…

A study conducted by the Microbiome working group at the Enteric Diseases Division, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has placed India on the global map in Parkinson’s disease research. This landmark research explores the connection between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s disease, a critical step in understanding this neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the elderly. The team, led by Dr. Mamatha Ballal and comprising Dr. Sujith Pavan, Dr. Sankar Prasad Gorthi, Dr. Arvind Prabhu, Dr. Bhabatosh Das, Dr. Ankur Mutreja, Dr. Vignesh Shetty, Dr. Ramamurthy, and Dr. Karthick Vasudevan, has made a significant contribution by investigating the intestinal microbial…

Reliance General Insurance Company Limited (RGICL), a leading general insurance company in India, has launched "Reliance Health Global," a healthcare policy designed to make global healthcare accessible to Indians. The policy offers comprehensive coverage for overseas treatment, including critical illnesses like Cancer and Bypass Surgery, as well as exceptional domestic coverage. It stands out for its unlimited sum-insured within India, offering security and peace of mind for policyholders. The policy also covers travel, accommodation, and end-to-end Visa and Assistance Services, addressing emergencies like Lost Passport or Emergency Cash. The policy also offers massive sum-insured coverage of up to USD 1…