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04 Oct

IBW partnering with Gulf present ‘Chai-Pakoda Rides’ in Guwahati

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Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, a pioneer in lubricants, has proudly presented the "Chai-Pakoda" Ride in Guwahati, a cherished tradition within India Bike Week, Asia's premier motorcycling festival. The event, which began its 10th edition in Delhi, promises to be a thrilling experience for riders and enthusiasts alike. The GuwahatiChai-Pakoda breakfast ride attracted enthusiastic bikers from across the region, ranging from Harleys to KTMs and Yamahas converged at the Assam Public Service Commission Office in Jawahar Nagar, where they embarked on an exhilarating 22-kilometer journey to Panacea - The Village in Sonapur. Safety was paramount throughout the event, with mandatory…

04 Oct

Amitabh Bachchan’s Flipkart ad ‘biased’, ‘misleading’, says CAIT

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Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the consumer affairs ministry against a Flipkart ad featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, calling the ad "misleading". The traders' body, in a strongly-worded letter, said Bachchan's ad "impacts livelihoods" and "hurts local businesses" and will approach the Information and Broadcasting Ministry if the ad is not withdrawn. CAIT demanded that Flipkart be penalized under the relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act for "false or misleading advertisement" and Amitabh Bachchan be fined ₹ 10 lakh. An email sent to Flipkart did not elicit any response.…

03 Oct

US Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy Offers To Pay Over Rs 80 Lakh For Nanny

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Vivek Ramaswamy, the founder of Roivant Sciences (a pharmaceutical company), is an Indian-origin American billionaire, has placed an interesting job listing seeking a nanny for his two sons. The listing, discovered on EstateJobs.com by Business Insider , will provide an annual salary around Rs 83 lakh for a suitable candidate. As per the sources, the nanny will get an opportunity to engage with a high profile businessman family, attending family functions, have to work on alternate basis, will get chance to travel almost every week.

03 Oct

Itel introduces the most affordable 5G phone ‘P55 Power 5G’

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India's leading smartphone brand, itel, has launched India's most affordable and powerful 5G smartphone under INR 10K, making it accessible to consumers in Bharat, further democratizing technology. itel P55 Power 5G Smartphone is one of its kind in the industry unlike any other brands to be present in this segment. It is equipped with highly aspirational MediaTek dimensity 6080 chipset ensuring uninterrupted and outstanding performance. The itel P55 Power 5G smartphone is set to be exclusively available on Amazon for INR 8,999 with bank offers starting October 4th, 2023. It features a 50MP AI dual camera and an 8MP front…

03 Oct

Adani Vidya Mandir has been awarded the prestigious Green School Award

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Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad (AVMA) has been awarded the prestigious Green School Award at the 7th NYC Green School Conference. The award was given to the school for its eco-conscious approach to education, which focuses on biodiversity. AVMA has taken initiatives to help families address their children's educational needs, such as setting aside money for higher education or career transitions. The school has also implemented eco-clubs and programs to engage students in tree planting, waste reduction, and conservation, and has a food safety committee.AVMA has transformed its campus into an eco-friendly one, using solar power and rainwater harvesting systems. The…

03 Oct

CEAT ISRL to invest Rs 150 crore over next 3 Years to promote the league

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The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) has announced a significant investment plan of INR 150 crores over three years to develop world-class racing infrastructure, grassroots development, and ensure world-class events across India. The league will also invest heavily in market making to reach the masses and capture the imagination of sports and adventure-loving Indians. ISRL plans to launch a global-scale event in India, following the success of Bharat MotoGP. The league aims to capitalize on the event's popularity and enthusiasm, elevating Supercross to premier motorsport status and introducing it to a broader audience, marking the beginning of a new…

03 Oct

Google joins hands with HP to make Chromebooks in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Google has started manufacturing Chromebooks in India in partnership with HP, the PC maker said on Monday. The Chromebook devices are being manufactured at the Flex facility near Chennai, where HP has been manufacturing a range of laptops and desktops since August 2020. "We are partnering with HP to manufacture Chromebooks in India - these are the first Chromebooks made in India and will make it easier for Indian students to access affordable and secure computing," Google CEO Sundar Pichai informed on X. An HP spokesperson confirmed that production of the Chromebook has begun in India. The new Chromebooks are…

03 Oct

WhatsApp bans over 74 lakh accounts in India

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Meta-owned popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has taken action against over 7.4 million 'bad' accounts in India to comply with the new IT norms of 2021. According to the report, the messaging platform banned at least 7,420,748 accounts in the country between August 1-31. About 3,506,905 of these accounts were actively banned prior to any reports from users. The Meta-owned app, in its monthly compliance report, received a record 14,767 complaint reports in August in India, and a record 71 "actions taken". "Account Actioned" refers to reports where WhatsApp has taken remedial action based on the report and taking action…

02 Oct

iPhone user makes Apple service centre pay Rs 1 Lakh compensation

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A complaint of unfair trade practices was filed with the Bengaluru Urban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission at Shantinagar.The Bengaluru city consumer court has ordered Apple India and its authorized service center located in Indiranagar to pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation to their customers after suing them, The Times of India reported. The compensation includes the price he paid for the purchase of the iPhone and the distress caused to him by Apple India. In October 2021, Awez Khan bought the iPhone 13 which came with a one-year warranty. The phone's battery and speaker of the brand-new phone stopped…

02 Oct

Polycab India announces a new brand identity, “Ideas. Connected”

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Polycab India, India's largest Wires and Cables manufacturer, has unveiled a renewed brand identity and philosophy, reflecting its future business roadmap under Project LEAP. While being renowned for its excellence in manufacturing wires and cables, Polycab continues to expand its horizons to offer a comprehensive suite of electrical solutions for modern living making it safe, convenient and sustainable. Polycab has launched a new brand line, rebranding itself as 'Ideas. Connected', in line with its vision of leveraging innovations to connect people for a brighter future. During the event, while unveiling the new brand identity, Mr. Inder Jaisinghani, Chairman and Managing…