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25 Aug

Dr. Naveen Salins Appointed as the new Commissioner of The Lancet Commission

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The Lancet Commission has appointed Dr. Naveen Salins as its new Commissioner, leading a study on the humanitarian crisis of cancer in low-resource regions. The commission, consisting of experts from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania, will focus on palliative medicine and cancer care. The Lancet Commission, led by Dr. Salins, will analyze the disparity between biomedical and humanitarian aspects of cancer care from November 15-17, 2023, and Toronto in 2024. Their mission is to develop strategic approaches, examining political economy, value systems, and commercial drivers affecting resource allocation for cancer research, education, and clinical care. Dr. Salins, a…

25 Aug

Toyota’s complimentary Roadside Assistance Program (RSA)

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TKM (Toyota Kirloskar Motor) stepped in with an offer of complimentary Roadside Assistance Program for 5 years from the date of purchase of a new vehicle. Launched in 2010, the RSA Program has been an integral part of TKM's customer-centric approach, offering immediate roadside assistance support to the customers, during their emergency needs. The RSA package is not just about breakdown support; it aims at providing assurance, convenience, and a sense of security to every Toyota owner. As a part of the new vehicle package, this service covers a range of essential features, including vehicle breakdown and accident related vehicle…

24 Aug

Amul’s ‘Moon Meetha’ Chandrayaan-3 Topical Is A Hit With Internet Users

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India becomes the first country to land on Moon's South pole region, as the spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 safely reached a destination which it started on 14th of july. Celebrating the success, Gujarat-based dairy brand Amul, has designed an innovative image depicting an Amul girl who is dressed in a red polka dotted frock and holding an Indian flag in her right hand. "Moon meetha karo," reads the image caption, referring to Indians' habit of sharing desserts on every congratulatory occasion. "For launch and dinner," Amul added in another display of wordplay. Not just this, expressing their appreciation further, the Amul team…

24 Aug

Gandhinagar winds up Joint Health Finance Ministers Meeting

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Under India’s G20 Presidency, the Joint Health-Finance Ministers Meeting was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 19 August 2023, Saturday in hybrid mode. The meeting, co-chaired by Health and Finance Ministers, featured opening remarks by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus provided an update on global health and emerging post-pandemic scenarios. Earlier during the G20 Health Working Group and Ministerial meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had underlined that the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that health must be at the center of our decisions. He had said that “time has also…

24 Aug

Max Fashion Opens its Third Store in Guwahati

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Marking yet another milestone for the brand's expansion in the city. Max Fashion opened its third store at Beltola in Guwahati today. With a sprawling shopping area of 15,583 square feet across the Ground and Firstt floors, this new store is set to redefine the shopping experience for the fashion-savvy residents of Guwahati. Commenting this vice president, Max retail, Rajib Mukherjee says “Our commitment to providing "Max Style Min Price" remains unwavering and we are excited to bring this ethos to life once again in the heart of Guwahati.’’ The new Max Fashion store is not just a retail space;…

24 Aug

Aprilia India unveils Aprilia SR Storm 125

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Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, the 100% subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group and maker of the iconic Vespa and sporty Aprilia range of scooters has announced an exciting addition to its performance luxury portfolio, the Aprilia SR Storm 125. The new scooter will be available in 4 colours - Matt Black, Matt Red, Matt Yellow, and Glossy White. The Aprilia SR Storm, with a 125cc, 3-valve 4-stroke engine, delivers excellent acceleration and agility, covering 0-60 Km/Hr in just 9.6 seconds, helping riders win daily signal-to-signal races. A scooter for those who look for fun at every turn, the Aprilia SR…

24 Aug

Amazon.in celebrates sibling love-hate relationships with a curated Rakhi Store

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Celebrate love-hate relationships and sibling bonds with Amazon.in's Rakhi Store live from August 20-30. Customers can enjoy exciting offers and deals on an extravagant selection across categories from popular brands such as Tecno, Hershey's, Lindt, Fabelle, Ferrero, Cadbury, Boat, Fujifilm Instax. The 'Rakhi Store' on Amazon.in simplifies the festive shopping experience by offering millions of products tailored to individual needs. Customers can choose from a wide selection of gifting options, including personalized hampers, traditional and designer Rakhis, gift cards, grooming products, groceries, handbags, fragrances, watches, apparel, musical instruments, cameras, smartphones, footwear, toys, board games, and chocolates. Alexa can help with…

24 Aug

Amazon Fashion’s curated Rakhi Store offers stylish Raksha Bandhan for siblings

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Raksha Bandhan, symbolizesthe unbreakable bond between siblings and is a perfect time to express love and appreciation. What better way to do so than with thoughtful and stylish gifts? As this auspicious occasion draws near and we celebrate the festival on 30th August, Amazon Fashion is set to unveil a plethora of gifting options that perfectly captures the essence of sibling bond. The Rakhi Store, powered by Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, offers a variety of fashionable and beauty-forward gifts for siblings. Choose from customizable Rakhis, apparel, skincare, beauty, shoes, luggage, watches, jewelry, handbags, and more from top brands like GIVA, Akhilam,…

24 Aug

WhatsApp users will soon be able to create groups without names: Reports

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today announced a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to create groups without names. In a recent Facebook post, Zuckerberg said the functionality could come in handy when you're in a rush and don't have the time or bandwidth to name a group. Also, a nameless group with up to 6 participants will now be dynamically named based on who is in the group. For example, if there are two participants in a group called 'Mat' and 'Lupin', WhatsApp will automatically label the conversation as 'Matt and Lupin'. WhatsApp explains that the feature protects user…

24 Aug

CEAT Limited celebrates success in cricket with CCR awards 2023 in Mumbai

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CEAT Limited, India's top tyre manufacturer, celebrated the CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) awards 2023 in Mumbai. CCR is a global platform that unites the cricketing fraternity and honours the finest achievements of both men and women in the field for June 2022-May 2023. The CCR, a pioneering comprehensive rating, has firmly established itself as the gold standard for evaluating cricketing achievements on both the global and domestic fronts. The event honored women cricketers with Deepti Sharma winning 'CEAT Women's International Cricketer of the Year' and Shafali Verma being felicitated for U-19 Women's World Cup Winning Captain. Jalaj Saxena was awarded…