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In a pivotal development for the northeastern region, Hon’ble Minister Jayant Chaudhary unveiled 30 Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) during the Northeast Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Conclave 2024 at IIM Shillong. This initiative by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) aims to drive regional cooperation and empower local youth through skill development and entrepreneurship under the "Act First for Northeast" campaign. Minister Chaudhary emphasized the region's potential, stating, “Our North-Eastern States have experienced a resurgence, reclaiming their position of prominence.” The conclave highlighted the need for a robust framework tailored to the region’s unique challenges, advocating for ITI upgradation…

Marking the World Environment Health Day, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability. Over the years, TKM has consciously adopted sustainable business practices and transforming from a carmaker to a mobility company. Keeping with its principle of ‘Respect for the Planet’, Toyota globally announced the ‘Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050’ (TEC 2050) in October 2015, comprising six environmental challenges. The first set of 3 challenges focuses on achieving carbon neutrality from our products, and its entire value chain including the manufacturing activities. The latter 3 challenges aim to create a net positive impact. Aligning with the…

Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce marketplace’s group company, has announced ‘Flipkart Reset for Business’, a dedicated mobile app designed to empower small and big sellers of refurbished products across the country to reach last-mile customers. The platform offers a user-friendly interface for a hassle-free experience with a vast selection of quality-assured refurbished smartphones and accessories. It aims to empower a wider network of sellers with an organized refurbished products market, promote the use of refurbished products, and contribute to building a more sustainable circular economy. Flipkart Reset for Business offers quality and warranty benefits and a wide selection of refurbished phones…

Glenmark Kicks Off Nation-wide Initiative at the Iconic Gateway of India to Promote Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Starting at Age 18. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), a research-led, global pharmaceutical company, and a leader in cardiovascular disease management, launched the “Take Charge @18” movement at the Gateway of India. This Hypertension Awareness initiative emphasizes the critical importance of early blood pressure monitoring beginning at age 18. The Association of Physicians of India (API) has designated the 18th of every month as “Take charge at 18 – BP Screening Day” encouraging all adults to prioritize regular blood pressure checks to protect heart…

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has launched the 11th edition of its highly anticipated The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2024 on September 27, with early access beginning on September 26 for Flipkart VIP and Plus customers. Over 33 crore user visits were recorded on Flipkart during Early Access and Day 1 combined, reflecting festive enthusiasm from shoppers from across India. Early trends suggest a promising festive season ahead, with growing demand being observed across Mobiles, Food & Nutrition and Grooming categories. Mobiles, Appliances, Fashion, BGM (Beauty and General Merchandise), Electronics and Home continue to be preferred choices for customers across…

Care Health Insurance is urging young Indians to prioritize health insurance amid a troubling rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases. A report from The Lancet reveals that India's age-standardized death rate due to CVD is 282 per 100,000, significantly exceeding the global average of 233. Furthermore, India’s disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rate is 1.3 times higher than the global figure, indicating a pressing health crisis. Mr. Ajay Shah, Head of Distribution at Care Health Insurance, remarked, “Heart ailments, once primarily affecting older populations, are now increasingly common among young adults due to factors like sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits.”…