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29 Aug

Physics Wallah (PW) Announces 200 Crore Scholarships

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PW (Physics Wallah), a leading Indian Ed-Tech company, has launched the PWNSAT 2023, a dual-mode exam for students in class 6-12 and droppers aspiring to study for JEE or NEET. The exam will be conducted in both offline and online modes. Physics Wallah is offering 200 crores scholarships to students who excel in the PWNSAT exam, held on October 1st, 8th, and 15th, 2023, and online from October 1st to 15th, 2023. Registration for the exam can be done through the PW website, and app, or at the nearest offline PW center now until October 15th, 2023. The results of…

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29 Aug

ISRO set to launch solar mission on September 2

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Vikram and Pragyan, Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, continue science on the moon, ISRO has set the launch date for its solar mission - September 2 at 11.50 am.The agency completed the integration of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft – India's first solar observation mission – with its workhorse launch vehicle, PSLV, at Sriharikota. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Director S Unnikrishnan Nair told TOI that with this, ISRO has entered the final stages of launch preparations. “Launch vehicles and spacecraft are integrated. Now, we are conducting tests after which the PSLV will be moved to the launchpad.” The spacecraft, realized at the UR…

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29 Aug

Reckitt launches the 2nd edition of the Dettol Hygiene Olympiad in India

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Dettol, the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company, has announced the second edition of India's largest Hygiene Olympiad, the Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative. Aimed at building awareness around the importance of hygiene, this unique initiative offers an interactive platform for children to learn about hygiene and healthy habits. Dettol Hygiene Olympiad 2.0 is expanding its reach to 30 million children across 28 states and 8 union territories in India, aiming to promote handwashing practices and promote hygiene and health in daily life. The initiative will engage with 2500 Gurukuls and religious education schools, incorporating Sanskrit translations for accessibility.…

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29 Aug

Toyota Innova to become world’s first flex-fuel car to run fully on ethanol

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsSikkim, Business, IndiaBusiness, India

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will today launch the world's first BS-VI (Stage-II), electric flex-fuel vehicle in India to use alternative fuels like hydrogen, flex-fuel, biofuel etc. and reduce the country's dependence on traditional fuels sources. The new 100% ethanol-fueled variant of Toyota's Innova will be launched today and will run on 100 percent ethanol. The vehicle will be the world's first BS-VI (Stage-II), electrified flex-fuel vehicle. It would also produce 40 percent of the electricity, making ethanol much cheaper to use. Gadkari launched a hydrogen-powered car in 2022, the Toyota Mirai EV. The vehicle was launched as a pilot project…

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29 Aug

Nissan partners with Sony Pictures on India’s ‘Gran Turismo’ movie campaign

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Sony Pictures Entertainment India and Nissan Motors have formed a unique marketing partnership for the highly anticipated film 'Gran Turismo', a film about a group of underdogs who challenge the elite world of motorsports. The film, set to premiere in India on August 25, 2023, showcases the true story of overcoming obstacles and changing the racing landscape. Gran Turismo is an inspiring and thrilling story about a team of unlikely underdogs, including a struggling gamer, a failed former racecar driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive. The film celebrates the legacy of GT Academy and Nissan's progressive challenger mindset in motorsports,…

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28 Aug

Congratulatory message from the MD of NSE on Chandrayaan’s success

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Until this date, only three countries - the United States, China, and the Soviet Union, have ever landed Earth's satellite on the surface of the moon, albeit none have reached it all the way to the South Pole. But India’s ISRO has completed this impossible task by landing Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of the moon on Wednesday. In this historic moment, India has successfully beaten the US, China, and Russia. The Chandrayaan-3 has landed on the lunar south pole, marking a watershed moment for not just the country's space program, but also humanity's ambitions to explore the cosmos. As…

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28 Aug

G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting ends in Varanasi

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Under India’s G20 Presidency, the one-day Culture Ministers is taking place in Varanasi on 26 August 2023, Saturday. The Culture Ministers’ Meeting began with a video message by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. During the address, he highlighted the importance of culture. The Prime Minister said, “Culture has the inherent ability to unite. This enables us to understand diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Therefore, your work is of great importance to all of humanity.”Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy delivered the welcome address, followed by representatives from Troika Indonesia and Brazil. A report on insights and recommendations from the Global Thematic Webinars,…

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28 Aug

Instagram deletes fake account of Apple CEO Tim Cook

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

An Instagram account named after Apple CEO Tim Cook was discovered this week. Cook has been a relatively private person when it comes to social media presence. As a result, the new account received considerable attention. It's worth noting that even prominent figures in Apple's leadership have begun following the account. However, it was later found to be fake. An account with the handle @tim.d.cook was spotted by 9to5 Mac. The account's first post was made to look like an actual post from Cook It was released in commemoration of World Photography Day on August 20, featuring two captivating images…

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28 Aug

Bandhan Bank opens a new branch in Ladakh, Celebrating its eighth anniversary

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Bandhan Bank celebrated its eighth anniversary by opening a branch in Leh district, Union Territory of Ladakh, and another in Srinagar, J&K. HDFC Bank Director Mr. Keki Mistry graced the occasion and delivered an Anniversary Lecture on "Perspectives on the Economy, Housing, and Corporate Governance in India." On the occasion, the Bank also launched its sonic identity through a musical logo. Composed by a nationally acclaimed music composer, Amit Trivedi, the musical logo has been developed to resonate the values that Bandhan Bank carries in its core. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Mistry said, “Having seen the journey of Bandhan…

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27 Aug

Kolkata port offers 60 acres for first multi-modal logistics park in Bengal

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The first multi-modal logistics park will be constructed in the West Bengal's Kolkata Port area. The port is offering around sixty acres of its area to the city. The location of MMLP will be attractive than all other MMLP's in a country because it is only 2km away from the dock and it is the first MMLP to be built near any port. "We have invited an e-tender-cum-e-auction for the allotment of the vacant land at Transport Depot Road, Hide Road Extension, and Sonapur Road, on a long-term lease of 30 years for setting up the MMLP. The base annual…

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