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27 May

The Auction winner of Tata Punch Kaziranga Edition

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaKaziranga Edition, Tata Punch

India’s leading automotive brand Tata Motors announced the auction winner of its Tata Punch Kaziranga Edition, held between 1-3 May, 2022. The auction took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Tata Indian Premier League during which Tata IPL fans placed their bids online to win a Tata Punch Kaziranga Edition at a starting bid of INR 9.49 lakhs. Tata Motors will donate the proceeds from this auction towards the wildlife conservation efforts at Kaziranga National Park, Assam. The vehicle key handover ceremony was organized at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Mr. Ameen Khan, from Pune, was announced as…

27 May

AdtU Common Scholarship Test on 29 May

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia, Assam, Business, EducationAdtU

The third edition of the AdtU Common Scholarship Test has been announced by Assam downtown University (AdtU) in its new avatar CST 2.1. Rs 5-crore has been earmarked to benefit deserving candidates from around the country. Selection will be based on marks obtained in the test to be held online on 29 May. Aiming to support the academic aspirations of families in providing higher education opportunities to their children, Assam downtown University has been undertaking this initiative for the last several years. The selected candidates will benefit from a financial package that will help to fulfill their academic dreams. Assam…

27 May

Glenmark helps patients suffering from fungal infections

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, India“Hello Skin”, Glenmark

An innovation-led global pharmaceutical company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has developed an digital patient education tool - “Hello Skin” in collaboration with the IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists) to help patients suffering from Dermatophytosis (Ring Worm or Tinea) in India. It is the first Whatsapp based chatbot which helps patients in not only with daily pill reminders but also in creating disease awareness and provides skincare tips to patients suffering from Ring Worm. It will be available in 6 different regional languages including Hindi and English, enabling better patient compliance to the technology. The recent prevalence of Dermatophytosis…

26 May

Cummins India powers The Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAndaman And Nicobar Islands, Cummins

The country's leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines for power generation, industrial and automotive markets Cummins India has introduced power solutions ranging from 15 kVA to 2500 kVA for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Cummins recently launched its 60 years of Powering India celebration campaign reaffirming its commitment to deliver on its brand promise of innovation and dependability for customers. Cummins India has been ensuring the lives of 4,00,000 people are running smoothly by contributing to the daily supply of 15MW power units through power solutions. Cummins’ innovative product range is backed by end-to-end after-sales service support from…

26 May

Flipkart’s Shopsy steers 34X growth for sellers in Krishnanagar

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFlipkart’s Shopsy, Krishnanagar

Flipkart’s social commerce platform, Shopsy recently launched the Summer Store, a unique curation to address customers’ nuanced seasonal needs by offering a wide range of products across categories. As a testimony to this endeavor, sellers in Krishnanagar recorded nearly a 34X growth in sales bolstered by the summer store initiative. The summer store recorded increased demand across consumer cohorts contributing to positive growth in Krishnanagar. Shopsy Summer Store is a one-stop-shop for products ranging from electronics, personal care, baby care, food and beverages, apparel, swimwear, and kitchenware including air conditioners, deodorants, baby sunscreen, aerated drinks, cotton clothes for men and…

26 May

Sony’s 67th lens in its mirrorless E-mount lineup

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFE 24-70mm, Sony’s

In its mirrorless E-mount lineup, Sony India launched the 67th lens – FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (model SEL2470GM2). The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is one of the most versatile lenses in the line-up and was created for photographers, videographers, and hybrid content creators. Sony developed the world’s lightest F2.8 standard zoom lens using its leading lens technology to deliver stunning resolution and beautiful bokeh known to Sony’s ‘G Master’ series. The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is great for a compact yet versatile set up and allows users to capture extremely sharp, detailed imagery for both stills and…

26 May

KFC: Louder the cheer, bigger the discount

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaKFC, KFC App

KFC launched the first-ever voice-activated mega offer on the KFC App - Howzzat! Customers can download the KFC app, click on the ‘Howzzat’ banner on the home screen and shout “Howzzat” as loud as they can; because the louder they cheer, the bigger the offer. Talking about the new feature, Moksh Chopra, CMO, KFC India said, “We all know how KFC is the perfect companion for cricket matches. A first for the QSR category, we have introduced an app-exclusive voice-enabled offer that encourages fans to shout ‘Howzzat’. The louder they cheer, the higher the discount. This unprecedented tech disruption is…

26 May

Flipkart’s Shopsy Summer Store in Berhampore

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBerhampore, Flipkart’s Shopsy

Flipkart’s social commerce platform, Shopsy recently launched the Summer Store, a unique curation to address customers’ nuanced seasonal needs by offering a wide range of products across categories. As a testimony to this endeavor, sellers in Berhampore recorded nearly a 25X growth in sales bolstered by the summer store initiative. The summer store recorded increased traction from women buyers which indicates a positive women reseller growth in Berhampore. Shopsy Summer Store is a one-stop-shop for products ranging from electronics, personal care, baby care, food and beverages, apparel, swimwear and kitchenware including air conditioners, deodorants, baby sunscreen, aerated drinks, cotton clothes…

25 May

India Life Skills Glossary explains 51 life skills

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIndia, Life Skills Glossary

The Life Skills Collaborative (LSC) has launched the India Life Skills Glossary, a comprehensive repository of life skills, created and contextualized to the needs of India’s young people and education system. It defines and explains 51 life skills that are essential for people between the ages of 11-18 years to develop necessary personal capabilities to fulfill their human potential while also adapting to an ever-changing world. It aims to provide students, learning ecosystems and parents with a common vocabulary to better understand and adopt life skills. It will be open for feedback and comments from the general public till February…

25 May

Flipkart’s Shopsy steers 17X growth for sellers in Midnapore

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFlipkart’s Shopsy, Midnapore

Flipkart’s social commerce platform, Shopsy recently launched the Summer Store, a unique curation to address customers’ nuanced seasonal needs by offering a wide range of products across categories. As a testimony to this endeavor, sellers in Midnapore recorded nearly a 17X growth in sales bolstered by the summer store initiative. The summer store recorded increased traction from male buyers which indicates a positive male reseller growth in Midnapore. Shopsy Summer Store is a one-stop-shop for products ranging from electronics, personal care, baby care, food and beverages, apparel, swimwear and kitchenware including air conditioners, deodorants, baby sunscreen, aerated drinks, cotton clothes…