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23 Nov

St. Judes in providing care to children battling cancer

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St. Jude India ChildCare Centres (St. Judes) provides a ‘home away from home’ for children undergoing cancer treatment. These children, accompanied by their parents, come from small villages and distant towns where medical treatment for cancer is not available. St. Judes provides free-of-cost accommodation and holistic support to these children to improve their chances of surviving cancer and leading a full, healthy, happy life. Founded in 2006 by Shyama and Nihal Kaviratne, and a dedicated group of volunteers, St Judes works alongside Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute in Guwahati and…

23 Nov

Kutchina to empower with fifty Krritikas in three years

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Reiterating its commitment in empowering women at the grass root level, KutchinaFoundation, the CSR wing of Kutchina Home Makers PVT LTD. is building the capabilities of social entrepreneurs in women on a year on year basis. Kutchina Foundation (KF) is a Kolkata based Corporate Social Responsibility organization engaged in women empowerment by promoting women social entrepreneurs selected across India who are coming from marginalized backgrounds. Since 2014 under KutchinaKrritika Fellowship program, KF has been able to create such changes across India, from Dimapur to Jaipur. KF is currently having twentyKrritikas fellows who have been supported enthusiastically and they in turn…

22 Nov

Indian Immunologicals’ FMD Vaccine becomes World’s first Animal Vaccine to be transported through Drones

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Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) is proud to be part of the history of transporting animal vaccinesthrough the use of drones for the “first time in the world”.Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, Dept of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, along with IIL and drone service provider came together for the maiden drone flight from Roingto Paghlam in Arunachal Pradesh. Drone delivery of vaccines is expected to not only reach remote difficult terrains faster but also help in providing critical vaccines on time for the protection of livestock from several diseases. Mr.Tage Taki, Hon’ble Minister…

22 Nov

Manipur is Proud to Host G20 Events

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As the 11th edition of the Sangai Festival begins in Manipur from the 21st to 30th November, the HaftaKanjeibung Ground in Imphal will also host a G20 India pavilion during the entirety of the festival. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh welcomed the idea of not only hosting G20 meetings in Manipur but also the G20 pavilion at the Sangai Festival and said that the G20 pavilion will provide an opportunity to all visitors to learn about the importance of India’s G20 Presidency and Manipur is proud to host G20. According to sources in the know, on the 26th of November,…

22 Nov

IIFL Finance has launched ‘Gold Loan Mela Bumper Dhamaka Offer’

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IIFL Finance, which is one of India’s largest non-banking financial companies today said that it has launched exciting offers on gold loan with ‘Gold Loan Mela Bumper Dhamaka’ for all customers from November 15, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The offers include luxury car, bikes, smartphone and assured gifts for each customer who takes gold loan from IIFL Finance’s 2400+ branches across India. IIFL Finance is one of the fastest growing and most retail-focussed finance companies in India with about Rs 55,000 crore of loan assets under management. IIFL Finance has seen its customer base and business growing significantly phase…

22 Nov

30th Convocation of Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s (MAHE)

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s (MAHE) 30th Convocation Day concluded on 20 November. It brought the curtains down on an emotional, celebratory three days that witnessed eminent leaders and guests joining the MAHE fraternity to wish the latest batch of graduates success as they leave to develop meaningful careers. The chief guest for the final day was the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Axis Bank, Mumbai, Shri Amitabh Chaudhry. The convocation address was followed by the conferring of degrees and the awards ceremony.WarangeShiwangi Vijay Namrata(Manipal School of Life Sciences), Desai KeyuriMilind (Manipal Institute of Communication), Vaishnavi Ballal (Kasturba…

22 Nov

Dr.G Satheesh Reddy was the chief guest on Day two Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s 30th Convocation Day

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Day two of Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s (MAHE)30th Convocation Dayon 19 November drew several high-profile guests to witness the next batch of graduates being conferred degrees and awarded for their academic excellence.Dr G Satheesh Reddy,Scientific Adviser to RakshaMantri, was the chief guest and delivered a passionate convocation address invitingstudents to strengthen the country and aid in its self-reliance. Among the university delegates werePro-Chancellor Dr H.S. Ballal, Dr Ranjan R Pai, President, MAHE Trust, Chairman-Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG), Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor, Dr Venkatraya Prabhu, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr Dilip G Naik, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr Pragna Rao,…

22 Nov

Sikkim FDA, FSSAI, and Mondelez India have organised Food Fortification Drive

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The Sikkim state Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in association with central food safety regulator–FSSAI–and Mondelēz Indiatoday conducted a demonstration drive to highlight the importance of fortified food. The event was graced by Chief Guest Shri K B Gurung, Adviser, Health & Family Welfare Department, Governmentof Sikkim; Ms. Vijeta Singhari, Coordinator, Food Fortification Division, FSSAI; Mr.Abhishek Sahay, Head-Public and GovernmentAffairs, Mondelez India along with other FSSAI and state FDA officials. The event was attended by over 200 people comprising members of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme and other dignitaries from the state government including the…

21 Nov

No SIM change needed; existing Airtel 4G SIM is 5G enabled

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Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s leading telecommunications services provider today announced the launch of its cutting edge 5G services in Guwahati - Gateway to North East India. Airtel 5G Plus services will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the roll out. Customers with 5G enabled devices will enjoy high speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost until the roll out is more widespread. Currently operational at G S Road, Guwahati medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Dispur College, Ganeshguri, Christian Basti, Sree Nagar, Zoo Road, Lachit Nagar, Ulubari,…

21 Nov

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport awarded Five-Star Euro NCAP Safty Ratings

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The New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have both been awarded maximum five-star ratings in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests. The luxury SUVs draw on more than 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional breadth of all-terrain capability, refinement and safety. The new models are the latest in a long line of Range Rovers to gain a five-star rating under the stringent Euro NCAP star rating safety protocols introduced in 2009, stretching back to the Evoque in 2011. Both models are based on a new mixed-metal, flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture, which provides solid foundations for a suite of…