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17 Feb

Pipeline commissioning helps Essar

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated 348-km Dobhi-Durgapur natural gas pipeline built by GAIL. The commissioning of the Dhobi-Durgapur gas pipeline has helped Essar reach gas it produces from coal seams to Durgapur fertiliser plant in West Bengal, helping meet the urea requirement of the state. The company said the pipeline will help evacuate gas from its Raniganj coal-bed methane (CBM) block to the Matix fertilizer plant at Durgapur. Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar Capital, said, "With the commissioning of the Dhobi-Durgapur natural gas pipeline, gas from Essar Oil and Gas E&P Limited’s (EOGEPL) Raniganj block will be made available…

17 Feb

Gift good health to your loved ones, gift almonds!

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Leading Bollywood actress, Soha Ali Khan said, “This year, I plan on sharing almonds as they are known to be the gift of good health.” It is known to all that Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 to commemorate feelings of love, affection and friendship. This year let’s choose to share thoughtful gifts like Almonds with our loved ones, which will not only bring a smile to their faces but will add to their health, immunity and well-being in the longer run. Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Sheela Krishnaswamy, well-known Fitness and Celebrity instructor Yasmin Karachiwala, Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare…

11 Feb

The Body Shop brings Valentine gifts made with love

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This Valentine’s Day celebrate love by pampering yourself, a friend or a loved one with The Body Shop. We know that love has no shape, size or color and our abundant range of gift sets provides you with exactly that – because we’ve got something for everyone. Our range of gifts is 100% vegetarian, made with fairly traded, animal cruelty-free ingredients and packed sustainably so you are not just loving your partner but the planet too! Valentines is a day full of love and kindness, so why limit that to someone else when the person who matters the most is…

11 Feb

2nd edition of PropTiger’s ‘Right to Home’ expo

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Launching of the second edition of the national ‘Right to Home’ expo has been announced by online real estate brokerage firm PropTiger.com. From February 6 to February 7, the Kolkata chapter of the two-day event will be held at the IBIS, Rajarhat. With participation from some of the leading brands in the industry, the event will provide prospective homebuyers and investors to select an ideal property from one destination while also enjoying attractive discount offers without having to pay any brokerage charge. The expo will showcase a total of 1302 housing units in various price segments, primarily falling in the…

11 Feb

Max Bupa plans health cover for 6000 people in Malda

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One of India’s leading standalone health insurance players, Max Bupa announced its expansion plans in Malda. Max Bupa is starting its operations in Malda and aims to provide health coverage to over 6000 people in the next five years. Max Bupa’s customers can avail cashless hospitalization through 5 network hospitals in the city and more than 6000 hospitals across the country. They will also have access to benefits like preauthorization of cashless claims within 30 minutes, making quality healthcare more accessible. The company now has presence in 4 markets in West Bengal including Kolkata, Bardhman, West Medinipur, and Malda. Max…

11 Feb

Britannia Toastea’s ‘Karari Shuruwat’ TVC

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In the all-important start to the day, Britannia Toastea is the perfect Teatime companion. The first cup of tea with Toastea busts hunger and gives a ‘KarariShuruwat’. Britannia Toastea’s latest TVC showcases the quintessential ‘Saas bahu’ of many Indian homes, played by the inimitable Neena Gupta and Trisha Krishnan. Trisha Krishnan plays the daughter-in-law tackling multiple tasks through the day along with Neena Gupta, as a fun and lively ‘Saasu maa’. As Britannia Toastea becomes the perfect hunger buster with the morning tea, the TVC showcases the many roles a woman plays, a PT teacher to her son, manager to…

11 Feb

Sony’s industry-leading Digital Cinema Technology

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Sony India launched the FX6 camera (model ILME-FX6V), a full-frame professional camera, accompanied with E-mount lens, 16-35mm (FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G), the latest addition to Sony’s Cinema Line that brings the company’s expertise in imaging technology to a broad range of filmmakers and content creators. As part of the Cinema Line, the all-new FX6 incorporates Sony’s core technologies of the image sensor, processing engine, and AF (autofocus) performance. FX6 Full-frame camera is priced at Rs 599,990 and FE C 16-35mm T3.1G E-mount lens at Rs 679,990. Sony also introduced a new full-frame E-mount lens, 16-35mm (FE C 16-35mm T3.1…

11 Feb

CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Star Cement’s new plant

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Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal inaugurated a new production facility of Star Cement at Mohitnagar in Jalpaiguri (West Bengal). This new production facility of Star Cement set up with an investment of over Rs 450-Crore is touted by industry experts as the Largest Private Sector Investment in North Bengal. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised the commitment and contribution of Star Cement towards overall socio-economic development of North-Bengal. She hoped that the brand-new cement plant which also has world-class machinery and the most advanced German technology deployed will set a new trend in the industrial sector of…

07 Feb

Honda inaugurates Big Wing in Siliguri

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After its global debut of H’ness- CB350, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) elevated the Go Riding spirit with the inauguration of premium big bike business vertical- the Honda BigWing in Siliguri (Address: Top Plaza, Beside City Plaza, Sevoke Road, Siliguri). Mr Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “In September, our latest global motorcycle H’ness CB350 introduced new excitement for mid-size motorcycle riders. We are delighted to inaugurate BigWing in Siliguri. Through this new premium outlet, we aim to take Honda’s fun motorcycles closer to customers in Siliguri and…

07 Feb

Shekhar Datta elevated to COO of OYO’s Weddingz.in

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Keeping its commitment to talent and recognising leaders, OYO Hotels & Homes has elevated Shekhar Datta, a young talented professional originally from Kolkata to VP & Chief Operating Officer, OYO’s Weddingz.in. Shekhar has been a part of the OYO leadership team since August 2019. In his first role as the Revenue Head for OYO LIFE (co-living business) he helped establish the online and offline demand engines for the vertical. Since February 2020, he has been responsible for leading the Franchise business for North. Under Shekhar's leadership, the Franchise business in North has continued to consolidate in all respects in 2020.…