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11 Jan

ACCESS Health has announced two leadership changes

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ACCESS Health International, a global health systems think tank and advisory group, has appointed Dr.N. Krishna Reddy as Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Sten Vermund to its Board of Directors. With Dr. Reddy as CEO and Dr. Vermund on the Board, ACCESS Health is poised for growth and impact, solidifying its position as a leader in health systems research, capacity building, advocacy, and implementation. Reddy, who has been leading operations across Asia, Middle East, and North Africa, has been recognized for his commitment to accessible, quality healthcare. Dr. Reddy co-founded CARE Hospitals in 1997, demonstrating his commitment to accessible, quality…

11 Jan

DSP Mutual Fund breaks ground with launch of DSP Multicap Fund

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DSP Mutual Fund has introduced the DSP Multicap Fund, an avant-garde open-ended scheme designed to empower investors with unparalleled flexibility across large cap, mid cap, and small cap stocks, as well as diverse investment styles and industries.With an emphasis on dedicated market cap exposure to mid and small caps, coupled with strategic rebalancing, the multicap strategy presents investors with superior diversification and performance potential when compared to the Nifty 500. Historical data indicates its outperformance over the Nifty 500 in nearly 8 out of 10 instances during 5-year rolling periods from April 1, 2005, to November 30, 2023. The fund's…

10 Jan

Ather Energy unleashes the future; 450 Apex, where design meets innovation

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Ather Energy celebrates a decade of ingenuity with the electrifying launch of the 450 Apex, a scooter that redefines the future of urban mobility. Beyond the vibrant new color scheme and sleek design, Ather introduces groundbreaking features that make the 450 Apex a true marvel on the road.At the heart of this innovation is the 'Warp+' mode, propelling the scooter from 0 to 40 km/h in just 2.9 seconds – the fastest throttle response in the industry. This is complemented by a new riding mode, boasting an industry-leading reaction time of 90 ms and peak torque of 210 Nm at…

10 Jan

Customers can pre-reserve the flagship Galaxy devices

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Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, has announced the pre-reserve of its next flagship Galaxy smartphone, set to be unveiled later this month. Pre-reserved customers will receive early access and special offers on purchasing the devices. To pre-reserve, customers must pay INR 2000 on Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive stores, Amazon.in, and leading retail outlets across India. Pre-reserved customers will receive a benefit worth INR 5000. Samsung aims to further drive innovation and consolidate its position as the industry leader with the next generation of flagship devices, set to be unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked on January 17 in San Jose, California.

10 Jan

Galaxy Unpacked will unveil the latest Galaxy innovations

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Samsung Electronics is set to host Unpacked in San Jose on January 17, showcasing the latest Galaxy innovations and AI-powered mobile experiences. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom India, and Samsung's YouTube channel. The event will provide an all-new mobile experience powered by AI, transforming how people live, connect, and create. Stay tuned for teasers, trailers, and news about Galaxy Unpacked 2024 on News.samsung.com/india.

10 Jan

Tata acti.ev a pure electric architecture

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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), India's leading EV manufacturer, has introduced its first Pure EV architecture, acti.ev, which stands for Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent Electric Vehicle. It will underpin future products from the TPEM portfolio. The first product to be launched on this Pure Electric Architecture is Punch.ev, which will spawn a variety of products with multiple body styles and sizes. The acti.ev architecture consists of four layers: powertrain, chassis, electrical architecture, and cloud architecture. The powertrain layer features an optimised battery pack design, offering multiple range options and modularity in choosing the right drivetrain option. The chassis layer houses multiple…

10 Jan

At the age of 70 former Director on TCS board Phiroz Vandrevala has passed away

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Former Director on TCS board Phiroz Vandrevala has passed away at the age of 70. He joined TCS in 1982 and was instrumental in taking the company public in 2004. Actually apart from his work at TCS, he was also a former Chairman of NASSCOM. About him NASSCOM said that he was a remarkable professional and an extraordinary human being, he will be deeply missed. This is actually very sad news as talented and experienced people like Phiroz Vandrevala has passed away. Today India is developing very fast and becoming a very powerful economy. For this thing people are actually…

10 Jan

Tata Starbucks to open 1,000 stores by 2028

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Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, who was on a recent visit to India, announced some big plans for the brand in the country. Narasimhan announced an ambition to operate 1,000 stores in India by 2028 – or opening a new store every three days. "We will bring the signature Starbucks experience to more customers and communities, including drive-through and airport stores, and we will double our partner base," he said in a statement on social media. Starbucks currently operates over 390 stores across 54 cities in India in a 50:50 partnership with Tata Consumer Products since 2012. He also announced the…

09 Jan

IndiGo to charge up to Rs 2,000 for front row seats

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IndiGo to charge extra fees for passengers desiring for wide legroom in the front row of its aircraft just days after reducing fuel charges. As per the fees mentioned for various services on the airline's website, choosing a window or aisle seat in the front row of an A321 aircraft which has 232 seats will charge Rs 2,000, while the amount is Rs 1,500 if it is the middle seat. The amount is same for these seats in an A321 plane that has 222 seats and in an A320 aircraft consisting of 186 seats. And the same charge is applied…

09 Jan

WhatsApp users will soon be able to listen music together on a video call

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Meta-owned WhatsApp is in line to introduce a new feature which will allow users to share music audio during a video call on Android. As per the WABetaInfo, the ability to listen to video and music audio together is now available to some beta testers. "Specifically, when someone in the call shares their screen, audio they play on their device will also be shared with other people in the call. It's important to note that this feature also works in individual calls, allowing users to enjoy a synchronised audio experience even in one-on-one video conversations," the report noted. Additionally, users…