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05 Sep

Launch of Fabriq by FFACE at e-commerce platform

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FFACE proudly announced the launch of its remarkable 10th Edition, marking a significant milestone in its journey at Aqua, The Park Kolkata recently. On the occasion, notable figures from the entertainment realm including Sean Banerjee, Swastika Dutta, Ananya Guha, Rahul Dev Bose, Indrasish Roy and the illustrious Director Choreographer Baba Yadav graced the event with their presence. FFACE 10th Edition launches and its transformative collaborations underscore its enduring commitment to shaping the future of the industry. The Edition X registrations are available on their official website. Fabriq is introducing an innovative clothing brand curated by Falaque Rashid Roy, under the…

05 Sep

Heads Up For Tails Leading petcare brand opens its flagship store in Salt Lake

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Heads Up For Tails India's Leading Petcare brand is all set to spread happiness to Pet Parents in Kolkata with their latest flagship Store in Salt Lake. Heads Up For Tails, India's leading pet lifestyle brand, has launched the highly anticipated opening of its fifth and largest store and spa in Salt Lake, Kolkata. The store seeks to cater to the city's growing pet parents through an extensive range of products and services. The new store will offer the entire selection of HUFT’s pet care products and provide its world-class grooming services, along with amazing offers and free home delivery.…

05 Sep

Optum participates in the Hyderabad Marathon

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Optum participates in the Hyderabad Marathon with unparalleled employee engagement. More than 1005 Optum employees ran in the Hyderabad Marathon on Sunday, August 27, 2023. The team comprised 841 men and 164 women. The team participated in the 42-kilometer full marathon, 21-kilometer half marathon, and 10 and 5-kilometer races. Every year, to prepare for this event, LiveWell, Optum's holistic employee well-being program, supported employees in their fitness journeys, offering expert guidance on nutrition, fitness, and coaching. Optum also sponsored a practice run on August 6, 2023. Speaking on employee participation, Uma Ratnam Krishnan, Managing Director - India, Optum Global Solutions,…

05 Sep

Kotak Mahindra Bank introduces digital rupe app, CBDC-UPI interoperability

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Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced UPI interoperability on its (e) application, enabling users to make payments for groceries and daily expenses by scanning QR codes at merchants. This is part of the RBI's CBDC pilot project. This feature will empower customers to make payments on the existing UPI QR codes available at merchants. As on date, the feature is Live for Android users. The ‘e’ app allows users to make transactions without disclosing bank account details, supports easy transfers, decluttering the bank statements to ensure a safe and regulated interface, making the experience seamless. Virat Diwanji, Group President & Head…

05 Sep

The Meghalaya government presented a ‘Play to Learn’ Summit in Shillong

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The first 'Play to Learn' Summit was successfully held in Shillong, emphasizing the vital role of play in young children's overall development. The Meghalaya Government, Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission, and Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project presented a Summit, collaborating with Sesame Workshop India Trust and receiving funding from SBI Foundation and the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. Meghalaya is launching an Early Childhood Development Mission (MECDM) to enhance children's lifelong potential, benefiting caregivers, children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The mission will convert Anganwadi Centers into ECD Centers, focusing on nutrition, cognitive development, socio-emotional learning, and foundational development,…

05 Sep

Hero MotoCorp introduced Karizma XMR

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Hero MotoCorp launches Karizma XMR, focusing on premium segment, reaffirming focus on motorcycles and scooters. The new Karizma XMR is the most powerful motorcycle in its class, producing the highest torque. The motorcycle is powered by 210cc Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine, 6 Speed transmission that comes with Slip and Assist Clutch and Dual Channel ABS – purpose built for the perfect ride redefining the sports segment. New Karizma XMR offers advanced technology, segment-first adjustable windshield, Intelligent Illumination Headlamp, and Turn-By-Turn navigation for an unparalleled motorcycling experience. Hero's Karizma XMR is a collaboration between Hero Center for Innovation and Technology in…

05 Sep

HCCB to provide financial and digital training to 25,000 women

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India's leading FMCG companies, has announced that it will provide financial and digital literacy training to 25,000 women across the country. The company has partnered with the Y4D foundation for this initiative, which will equip women from diverse backgrounds in different locations and bridge the skills gap in financial and technological knowledge. The financial literacy training will cover fundamental concepts like banking basics, account opening procedures, UPI training, investment guidance, net banking, and government schemes for women like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Nari Shakti. The digital literacy component will cover…

05 Sep

Amazon reports new initiatives to promote India’s digital economy & exports

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Amazon has announced initiatives to boost India's digital economy and exports, in line with its India Pledges. The company has signed an MoU with India Post for an integrated cross-border logistics solution, expanding ecommerce exports to lakhs of MSMEs. Amazon is also collaborating with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India to enable faster delivery. The company will introduce a generative AI-based personal digital assistant called 'Amazon सह-AI' and open its logistics and supply chain capabilities to direct-to-consumer brands across India through multi-channel fulfillment capabilities. India Post and Amazon unveiled a commemorative postal stamp at Smbhav'23, celebrating their decade-long partnership…

04 Sep

Tata Play announce free DTH connection for new subscribers

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Tata Play, the Indian DTH leader, has launched a significant value-for-money offer for the festive season. The Dhamaka offer offers new users a free DTH connection for INR 3000, which will be credited back to their account for recharges and value-added services. This offer aims to provide affordable entertainment to the masses. This one-of-a-kind offer highlights Tata Play’s endeavor to build value for consumers especially in smaller towns and rural areas and provide an economical entertainment avenue for the whole family. It also highlights Tata Play’s transparent way of doing business, whereby we empower customer to make choices to avail…

04 Sep

Celebrate festive season with Super Value Days on Amazon Fresh

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Prepare for festive festivities with curated recipes featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, groceries, and daily essentials during Super Value Days from September 1st to 7th. Enjoy up to 45% off on staples, packaged foods, personal care, and baby and pet care products. Stock up on monthly essentials and enjoy fresh offers from popular brands like Fortune, Catch, D'LECTA, Dabur, Tata Soulfull, and Aashirvaa. From September 1st to 7th, 2023, customers can get a 10% discount on ICICI Bank Credit & Debit Cards and Bank of Baroda Credit Card with minimum transactions of INR 2500 and discounts up to INR 300.…