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25 May

Signify lights up Majuli Island in Assam with solar lighting

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Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has illuminated43 villages in Majuli Island, Assam, with solar street lighting to enhance the safety of local citizens. The project executed in partnership with Evangelical Social Action Forum (ESAF) is part of the company’s Har Gaon Roshan CSR program, that focuses on sustainable rural development. Majuli is one of the world's largest river islands and is home to many ethnic groups and a natural habitat for rich flora and fauna. However, during the monsoons, the swirling waters of the Bramhaputra river bring life on the island to a standstill, making it inaccessible…

24 May

Tata Motors unveils AltroziCNG with India’s first twin-cylinder CNG technology

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Tata Motors, India's leading automobile manufacturer, has launched the AltroziCNG with India's first twin-cylinder CNG technology at an introductory price of INR 7.55 lakhs (All-India, Ex-Showroom). It offers no compromise on boot space and features best-in-class features to ensure customers enjoy all the comfort and luxury of a premium hatchback. The AltroziCNG is the third CNG offering in the personal segment and is equipped with advanced features such as Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof, Wireless charger and Air purifier. The Company has rolled out the OMG! It's CNG campaign to communicate the unique attributes of the AltroziCNG. The AltroziCNG is offered across…

24 May

Janhvi Kapoor introduced as the face of Nykaa Natural to promote Indian hair care

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Bringing forth a power packed blend of traditionally effective ingredients to tackle Indian hair concerns, Nykaa Naturals Hair launches a new campaign with Janhvi Kapoor as the face. Born and rooted in Indian rituals of haircare, Nykaa Naturals seamlessly understands Indian hair types and common concerns due to variable Indian environmental conditions like hard water, pollution, humidity, UV damage, dust, and dirt. Nykaa Naturals combines traditional hair care remedies with research to provide special care for Indian hair. Janhvi Kapoor is the perfect fit for Nykaa Naturals Hair Care, infused with traditional hair loving ingredients like Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger,…

24 May

LEAD Super 100 students are reported to be better than CBSE in scoring above 95%

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The 2023 batch of Class 10 students of LEAD, India’s largest School Edtech company, has achieved the highest levels of academic excellence in the CBSE Board exams, thereby setting new records for their schools. More than 20% of students from LEAD Super 100 program - a specially curated coaching and mentoring program for meritorious students in India’s small towns - scored above 95%, versus only 2% students across CBSE schools. The top scorers from LEAD Partner schools include Dhruba Charan Samaland Samrat Sarkar from Little Flowers English School in Alipurduar, West Bengal, Bidya Priyadarshini Santi from Shree Gurukul English Medium…

24 May

Amazon Fresh: Free shipping on all orders above Rs 249

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Amazon India’s full basket grocery service Amazon Fresh has been expanded to over 60 cities in India. Amazon Fresh recently launched a brand campaign, ‘Nahi toh mahenga padega’ to highlight why Amazon Fresh is the perfect partner of choice as it offers a wide selection, great savings, best quality produce from its sellers and preferred delivery slot. The Amazon Fresh app-in-app experience will offer an expanded selection of grocery products. Customers in 60+ cities will be able to enjoy value offers on all grocery needs through attractive weekend sale, Super Value Days from 1st to 7th every month and convenience…

24 May

India sends 40 Tonnes of relief material to Myanmar after Cyclone

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India launched 'Operation Karuna' on May 18 to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar who have been impacted by Cyclone Mocha, a category 5 cyclone. More than 100 people have been confirmed dead after the region was hit by the strongest cyclone Myanmar has seen in 10 years. Three Indian naval ships, INS Shivalik, INS Kamorta and INS Savitri, have reached Yangon with over 40 tonnes of relief material,Under Operation Karuna. EAM Jaishankar tweeted, “The ships are carrying emergency food items, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators, clothes, sanitary and hygiene items, etc. India continues to be…

24 May

Unacademy declare the success of UPSC CSE 2022 Rank Holders

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Unacademy, India's largest learning platform, has announced the exceptional achievements of its learners in the UPSC CSE 2022. 300+ Unacademy Learners have secured top ranks, showcasing their dedication, perseverance, and the effectiveness of Unacademy's comprehensive learning platform. Smriti Mishra, Kanika Goyal, Rahul Srivastava, Abhinav Siwach, and Vidushi Singh are among the top rankers. Unacademy has emerged as the leading online learning platform for UPSC CSE preparation, offering a comprehensive suite of learning resources such as structured batch courses, interactive live sessions, personalized mentorship, dedicated doubt-solving sessions, comprehensive test series, and expert evaluation of essays and answer writing. 206 rank holders…

24 May

CDSL conducted #AtmanirbharNiveshak to raise funds for Assam Rifles

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Central Depository Services (India) Limited (“CDSL”), Asia’s first and only listed depository conducted ‘CDSL @ 25 – Foundation of India’s #AtmanirbharNiveshak’ for Assam Rifles. The initiative, which is a part of the 25th year celebration of CDSL, is focused on promoting financial literacy and empowering Investors to make informed decisions pursuant to their investments in capital markets. By offering a range of educational resources and tools, CDSL aims to equip investors with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complexities of the capital markets with confidence and be an #AtmanirbharNiveshak.

24 May

G20: The 3rd ECSWG meeting begins in Mumbai

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The 3rd Environment and Climate Sustainable Working Group (ECSWG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency began in Mumbai on May 21. The 3-day meeting will mainly focus on Blue Economy. The ECSWG meeting began with a side event of mega beach clean-up in Juhu followed by the Ocean 20 Dialogue. Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ashwini Kumar Choubey, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as well as members of delegations from various countries participating in the G-20 meeting participated in the beach cleaning campaign. The first day of the 3rd ECSWG meeting…

24 May

Alibaba’s cloud unit may slash 7% of staff in overhaul

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In the latest round of technology layoffs, Alibaba pruning is here. According to a report, Alibaba Group Holding Limited is going to lay off about 7 percent of its workforce earlier this week. According to a Bloomberg report, Alibaba's layoffs are set to affect employees in the tech giant's cloud division. These layoffs, if planned, will affect 7 percent of Alibaba's total workforce. The report added that Alibaba's layoff move forms part of a comprehensive restructuring strategy designed to position divisions for faster growth. The idea is to aim for an independent spinoff of categories, which could eventually become an…