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05 Aug

P&G Health launches mobile healthcare unit in Guwahati

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India's 100 million senior citizens lack affordable healthcare access. P&G Health and Help Age India, a leading charitable organization, has launched a Mobile Healthcare Unit (MHU) in Guwahati to provide sustainable solutions and emergency relief to disadvantaged elderly in remote areas. This initiative aims to address the issue of inadequate healthcare access for the elderly in India. MHU provides free treatment, medications, and counseling to elderly patients, reducing hospital queues, transportation expenses, and medicine costs. The MHU team monitors elders' health, providing health cards, maintaining treatment records, and conducting diagnostics, home visits, and counseling. Under P&G Health's SEHAT CSR program,…

05 Aug

Apple reports June quarter revenue record, all-time iPhone revenue record in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIndia

Apple's June quarter earnings hit another record in India as the iPhone maker posted strong double-digit growth in the world's second-largest smartphone market. The performance of stores opened in India this spring exceeded the company's initial expectations, Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a post-earnings analyst call. "We hit a revenue record for the June quarter in India, and we had strong double-digit growth. We also opened our first 2 retail stores in the quarter. And it's very early going right now, but how they beat our expectations is doing it again," he said, without revealing the numbers. Apple continues…

05 Aug

G20 Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment begins in Gandhinagar

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Under India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment is being convened from August 02 – 03 in the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, chairs three-day meeting. Over 150 delegates from G20 members, invited countries, and international organizations are attending the ministerial conference. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Dr. Mahendra Munjpara, and India's G20 Chief Co-ordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla attended the inaugural session. The 3-day Ministerial Conference began with a special video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the delegates, Prime Minister said,…

05 Aug

Amazon hosted the 3rd edition of AmazeWIT

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Amazon hosted the 3rd edition of AmazeWIT – Amazon Women in Technology Conference in Bengaluru, in line with Amazon’s commitment to upskill and provides meaningful career opportunities to women in the technology space. The day-long hybrid conference empowered and provided opportunity for women to learn about innovative technologies and professional development through curated sessions, exchanging best practices, mentoring opportunitiesand expand their networks. AmazeWIT 2023, a technology event, aimed to empower inclusion and foster belonging by focusing on inspiring examples and experiences. The conference featured keynote addresses, technology talks, fireside chats, and networking opportunities. Topics covered included inclusion, Belonging, Amazon's cutting-edge…

04 Aug

Trevor Noah’s ‘Off The Record Tour’ expands to Asia, India

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Trevor Noah is expanding his 'Off The Record Tour' globally, launching an Asia Tour from September 22nd to October 1st in India. BookMyShow Live, BookMyShow's live entertainment experiential division, will produce and promote the tour, featuring Noah's first performance in India. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) announced Kotak White Credit Card’stie-up as aco-sponsor for Trevor Noah’s ‘Off the Record Tour 2023 – India’, to bring laughter and joy to its cardholders. Kotak Credit Card holders will have exclusive 48-hour access to pre-sale tickets for the tour from 6 PM on August 1st to 6 PM on August 3rd, 2023. The…

04 Aug

Limca Book of Records 2023 showcases diverse champions’ remarkable stories

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The Limca Book of Records 2023 showcases remarkable stories from diverse champions, commemorating 75 years of independence through the special 'Rukkmatt' edition. These record holders' achievements deeply impact readers' hearts and minds. The book highlights the determination, perseverance, and thirst for victory of record holders like Radha Shankar Narayanan and Neeraj Chopra, who have made significant strides in various fields. These individuals have turned the unimaginable into reality, such as creating the largest mandala artwork and becoming the first Indian Olympic gold medallist in athletics. India's young shooting champion, Rudrankksh Patil, set a world-record 633.9 in October 2022. Ramabai, a…

04 Aug

MAHE signs MRA with Siemens Healthineers

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Siemens Healthineers have signed a Master Research collaboration to strengthen cooperation and achieve shared outcomes for stakeholders in Bengaluru. MAHE’s vision is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the community, and this agreement with Siemens Healthineers will bring us much closer to achieving this goal. Dileep Mangsuli, Head of R&D for Siemens-Healthineers for India and Slovakia said “It is a proud moment for us to lay the foundation of a collaboration with MAHE. Both our organisations share similar values, and we are excited about the huge potential that this MRA holds…

04 Aug

NSDC and IIM Ranchi partners to boost tribal entrepreneurship in Jharkhand

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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM-R) collaborate to promote sustainable socio-economic development and positive transformation in tribal communities. They aim to introduce livelihood opportunities and holistic development at the grassroot level in janjati regions through skill-based interventions. The internship programme at IIM Ranchi aims to provide 80 interns with exposure to social projects and involve them in planning and strategy development efforts at Singi Dai Van Vigyan Kendra. The program focuses on medicinal plants, horticulture, and aromatic essential oil, focusing on local resources and culture. Second-year students from IIM Ranchi completed a five-day…

04 Aug

State Media Sensitization Workshop on Indradhanush 5.0 held in Meghalaya

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The Meghalaya Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project organized a State Media Sensitization Workshop on Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0). The workshop, attended by Ramkumar S, IAS Mission Director NHM and Dr. Pradeep Haldar, Senior Strategic Advisor, highlighted the importance of vaccinating eligible children and enhancing immunity. The event involved prominent media representatives, health officials, and community stakeholders, united in supporting the success of IMI 5.0. IMI 5.0 focuses on limited vaccination coverage, targeting children and pregnant women excluded from routine vaccinations. The state trains unvaccinated individuals, prioritizing children aged…

04 Aug

Japan issues rare warning over fake account on X

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, InternationalInternational

Japan's Finance Ministry (MOF) on Thursday warned of a fake account for its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda on Social Media X, formerly known as Twitter, as markets fear currency interference within a month low of the yen. In a rare English-language post on X, the ministry said "Please do not follow impersonated accounts and/or comment on posts", saying such an X account did not allegedly belong to Kanda or his staff. "The MOF is currently requesting that X (formerly Twitter) suspend the impersonated account. Thank you for your cooperation", it said on its official account. The account, named "Masato…