Business

01 Apr

Madame opens a new store in Gangtok

editor0 CommentsBusiness, SikkimFashion brand, Gangtok, Madame

Madame (one among India’s leading fashion brands recognized for its western wear collection) opened its new retail outlet in Gangtok, Sikkim. To serve fashion conscious women with current international trends on the runway, Madame celebrated the grand opening of its store located at Hotel Annapurna Building in MG Road on 1st April. Strengthening Madame’s NE market penetration, the new store will offer a curated selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, and handbags for women. The Gangtok store is a part of Madame’s new expansion strategy. The store will feature Madame’s unique collection that is ideal for the season along with collections…

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31 Mar

Roger Federer teams up with Switzerland Tourism

editor0 CommentsBusiness, TravelRoger Federer, Switzerland Tourism

Roger Federer and Switzerland Tourism (ST) will together develop initiatives to promote Switzerland globally. The support is much needed at this time, emerging from the biggest tourism crisis since the Second World War. Nobody is more equipped to do so than this iconic personality wearing the Swiss Flag, officials at ST are convinced. Roger Federer said, "I have always felt, whenever I step on the court, I am representing Switzerland. Whenever it says my name, there is a Swiss flag next to it. To join forces with ST now is a logical step for me. My favourite place has always…

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31 Mar

Mankind Pharma expands OTC category

editor0 CommentsBusiness, HealthMankind Pharma

Mankind Pharma has a wide range of OTC products that are quite popular in the Indian market. The company has expanded its OTC range of products. ‘Health OK’, multivitamin and mineral tablets, that help cope up with modern lifestyles problems, with their unique formulations of Natural Ginseng and Taurine for maintaining energy, 20 multivitamin and minerals for improving overall health and Vitamin C, D and Zinc, for building Immunity.Since 2013, ‘Health OK’, a multivitamin tablet, has been a part of the drug category and has now been incorporated in the OTC category as a food supplement. Multivitamins are consumed for…

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31 Mar

Smile Train strengthens support

editor0 CommentsBusiness, HealthSmile Train

Health care systems in different stages of the Covid-19 pandemic are addressing the backlog of surgical procedures that were postponed during the initial wave of the pandemic. Smile Train partner hospitals in West Bengal have resumed providing free cleft surgeries to patients born with cleft lip and palate with enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols. Cleft lip and palate, a facial birth anomaly, can be completely cured but it is important that children get treatment at the right age to live a healthy and productive life. This involves surgery and other related ancillary care. Delayed treatment can lead to speech and hearing…

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31 Mar

ExxonMobil engine oils for Nissan vehicles

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To supply lubricants for the passenger vehicles (PV) after market business, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd. has signed an agreement with Nissan Motor India. The all-new range of engine oils – Nissan Genuine Parts Motor Oil SAE 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40 – includes synthetic and semi-synthetic PV products that were developed by ExxonMobil’s global research and development center. Commencing in April 2021, ExxonMobil will supply an extensive range of engine oils to Nissan India that is suitable for India’s BS-VI standards, while remaining compatible with older generation BS-III or BS-IV Nissan passenger vehicles. This partnership provides Nissan car owners access to…

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31 Mar

Global reveal of Skoda Kushaq

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Under the lead responsibility of Škoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing one billion euros in its model campaign on the Indian subcontinent to strengthen the presence of Škoda and Volkswagen there for the long term.With the global reveal of the brand-new Kushaq, Škoda will target the mid-size SUV segment in India. Škoda Kushaq is the first production car as part of the India 2.0 project. The Škoda Kushaq is based on the MQB-A0-IN, a variant of the modular MQB platform specially adapted by Škoda for the Indian market. Available with a choice of powerful yet efficient TSI engines and boasting a…

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31 Mar

Orientbell Tiles available in Dimapur

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North EastDimapur, Orientbell Tiles

One of the most professionally-run tile brands, Orientbell Tiles is constantly trying to make the selection & buying of tiles easy. In a legacy that spans over four decades, Orientbell Tiles  is extending its reach and is now also available at Vrinda Entrade, Dimapur, Nagaland. The addition of Vrinda Entrade in Orientbell Tiles’ wide network of more than 2500 channel partners is one more step to make their tiles easily available at Dimapur. Owner of Vrinda Entrade, Mr Mahesh Pareek said, “As we move towards to accept the new normal, this association with Orientbell Tiles to provide the consumers with…

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30 Mar

NH208 to strengthen connectivity with Bangladesh

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The foundation stone laying ceremony for NH208 from Kailasahar to Khowai (a80km long national highway sectionin Tripura), under Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) funded North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project Phase 4, was virtually held. Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India and Shri Ramesh BaisSarbananda, Governor of Tripura attended the programme. The NH208 from Kailasahar to Khowaisection is implemented by National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) with financial support by Government of Japan, amounting to JPY 14,926 million (approximately Rs 982 crore) as part of the regional connectivity improvement in the North Eastern States. Once the road is…

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30 Mar

Solar Rooftop Financing Program for MSMEs

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Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has invited MSMEs to avail concessional debt finance to install rooftop solar for business efficiency. Addressing a programme promoting awareness about rooftop solar (RTS) among MSMEs, Shri Gadkari said, “I believe there is a strong business case for MSMEs to install rooftop solar and achieve significant savings to achieve the cost-competitiveness. I am confident that MSMEs will stand together in generating and consuming solar power using their rooftops.” The MSME sector, through SBI’s current rooftop solar (RTS) lending portfolio can leverage…

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30 Mar

OPPO F19 Pro price starts at Rs 21,490

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Sale of OPPO F19 Pro+5G and F19 Prostarts from 17March. This F19 Pro Series was launched on 8March. The OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G will be available for Rs 25,990 and OPPO F19 Pro for Rs 21,490 (8+128 GB), and F19 pro 23,490 (8+ 256 GB). The OPPO F19 Pro Plus 5G will come in two minimalistic colors - Space Silver and Fluid Black with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G will be available across mainline retailers and Amazon whereas, OPPO F19 Pro will be available via mainline retailers, Amazon, Flipkart and other leading e-commerce platforms,…

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