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30 May

‘Biryani wins trophy’, says Swiggy as 12 million orders placed during IPL 2023

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Swiggy an online food ordering and delivery platform has took a decision to honour 'Biryani' the trophy for the most ordered food item this cricket season. As per the data of swiggy over 12 million order of biryani has been booked during the cricket season. The company announced, “biryani wins the trophy for the most ordered food item this season with over 12 million orders at 212 BPM (biryanis per minute).” "As of March 2023, Swiggy’s food delivery business has turned profitable (after factoring in all corporate costs; excluding employee stock option costs)…Swiggy has become one of the very few…

30 May

CII Celebrates the Woman Exemplar Award 2023

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The CII Foundation announced the Woman Exemplar Award 2023, which recognizes grassroots women leaders from rural and resource-poor backgrounds who are driving social change in their communities. The Award was presented by Smt Smriti Irani, Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, at a ceremony attended by senior leaders from the Government, Indian Industry, social development sector, and media. The Awards were given to Pushpa Shukla from Raipur, Chhattisgarh in the Education category, Zohmangaihi from Aizawl, Mizoram in the Health category, and Archana Gokul Mane from Osmanabad, Maharashtra in the Micro-enterprise category. Each winner received a trophy, certificate,…

30 May

Glenmark Pharma concludes Hypertension Awareness Month in India

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), aninnovation-driven, global pharmaceutical company marked May as the Hypertension Awareness Month. Glenmark partnered with more than 1000 healthcare professionals (HCPs) from more than 210hospitals and clinicsin143 cities across the country, and organized214 public awareness rallies and screening camps to create mass awareness around Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). Glenmark organized rallies and blood pressure screening camps to raise awareness about Hypertension. HCPs provided information on signs, symptoms, and preventive measures, and the public was able to assess their blood pressure levels. The #TakeChargeAt18 campaign has been launched to drive Hypertension awareness and screening of Indian adults above…

30 May

G20: Anti-Corruption Working Group’s 2nd meeting begins

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The 2nd meeting of the G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group began under India’s G20 Presidency on May 25 at Narendra Nagar in Tehri district (Uttarakhand). Over 90 delegates from G20 member states, 10 invited countries, and 9 international organizations participated in this meeting. The first meeting of the Anti-Corruption Working Group took place in Gurugram in March 2023. Union Minister of State for Defense, Ajay Bhatt inaugurated the meeting. The first day of the Anti-corruption meeting held deliberations on a corruption-free world. During the meeting, G-20 Co-chair Giovanni Tartaglia Polacini of Italy delivered his key speech at the opening session. Union…

30 May

Sony AATH Launches ‘Kolpopurer Golpo’, an Original Animation Show

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Sony AATH is releasing a family animation show titled ‘Kolpopurer Golpo’, which follows the story of Kanai, a hardworking farmer and devout follower of Maa Kali. The show captures the culture, emotions, and everyday life of a common man in Kolpopur, a small village in Bengal during the late 17th century. The show Kolpopurer Golpo follows the story of a small fictional village in Bengal during feudalism. Kanai, a farmer and devotee of Maa Kali, is often troubled by Zamindar Dwarpanarayan, but he manages to escape these situations with his faith and honesty. The show portrays the trials and tribulations…

30 May

Forest Essentials launches Yuvati Selection to support young girls and children

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The ancient Ayurvedic concept of Yuvati refers to the stage in life when a teenage girl comes of age and transforms into womanhood. Forest Essentials has launched the Yuvati Selection, which supports and gives back to aid the dreams of young girls and children across the country. Yuvati is a stage in life when a teenage girl comes of age, forging her own identity and path. The Yuvati by Forest Essentials collection is presented by 14-year-old Maleesha Kharwa to challenge societal stereotypes and the shackles of class and caste. A percentage of proceeds from the collection will be donated to…

30 May

Experts: Adult immunization is key to protect India’s 260 million ageing adults from vaccine-preventable diseases

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy ageing as “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.”The WHO has also recognized adult immunization as one of the strategies for healthy ageing in their ‘Decade of Healthy Ageing – Baseline Report -2020’. The Indian population is ageing rapidly, with 404 million people above 50 years of age expected to increase to 404 million in 2036. This increases the risk of infectious diseases such as pneumonia, influenza, and shingles, which can be debilitating for ageing adults. Shingles is a viral disease that causes a painful…

30 May

TBZ Unveils its Spectacular Store in Kankurgachi, Kolkata

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Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) - The Original has announced the re-launch of its store in Kankurgachi, Kolkata. Sara Ali Khan, a Bollywood actress and brand ambassador, inaugurated the store on May 25, 2023. The re-launch signifies TBZ's dedication to establishing a brand presence in West Bengal and contributing to the thriving jewellery industry in the region. TBZ is a "Make In India" brand that takes pride in its identity as a "Make In India" brand. It has recently focused on the eastern region and is looking forward to growing faster. By strengthening its presence in the Kolkata market, TBZ aims…

29 May

HDFC PMC achieved Rs. 50,000 cr. AUM milestone

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HDFC Pension Management Company Ltd., the fastest growing legacy Pension Fund Manager under the National Pension System (NPS)has crossed the milestone of Rs. 50,000 cr. of Assets Under Management (AUM) on May 15th 2023. Since its launch in 2013, the Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd., has grown at a fast rate (see table below). The AUM size has grown 400% in a span of thirty three (33) months from a base AUM of Rs. 10,000 Cr. which was achieved in July 2020. HDFC Pensionis the fastest growing legacyPension Fund Manager in India, under Retail…

29 May

Galaxy Premium Cement organises Dealers Meet

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One of the leading and promising cement brands of North East Galaxy Premium Cement organises Dealers Meet recently. During the dealer meet a new brand Galaxy Premium Cement was formally launched for northern market. A large number of dealers from various districts of Assam and North Eastern states like Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya etc participated in the Galaxy Dealer Meet held at Kaziranga. The dealer meet was inaugurated by the lighting of the lamp by Ishaan Modi, Director , Galaxy Cement and other dignitaries. After that, expressing gratitude to all the associates of Galaxy Cement, Mr. Modi gave detailed information about…