Business

14 Mar

ASCI helps to avoid making misleading claims in advertisements

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ASCI has launched the Endorser Due Diligence service. The service will offer ASCI’s expertise in advertising assessment, including technical claims that are part of the advertisement. It has established a panel of experts from over 20 disciplines.The advertisements can be sent to ASCI at any stage, including pre-production. This ensures that the endorser can do their independent due diligence before the advertisement is produced. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides for the imposition of fines or even prohibiting the endorser of a false or misleading advertisement from making an endorsement of any product or service for a period. According to…

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13 Mar

NIESBUD aims to promote entrepreneurship

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An apex organization under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the National Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development opened its extension centres in 20 National Skill Training Institutes across the country to promote entrepreneurship. The centres were inaugurated by the Secretary of MSDE Shri Rajesh Aggarwal through a virtual event.These centres will conduct activities aimed at promoting entrepreneurship in the respective states. 2 centres of Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship were also inaugurated during the event in NSTI Meghalaya and Tripura respectively. These centres will meaningfully create a vibrant and visible impact in the space of entrepreneurship at state…

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13 Mar

Toyota’s most affordable offering: Cool New Toyota Glanza

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Cool New Toyota Glanza - Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced ‘bookings open’ for its much-awaited offering, beginning 9 March. Bookings for the Toyota Cool New Glanza are open at an amount of Rs. 11,000. Customers can make their bookings online on www.toyotabharat.com or also visit their nearest Toyota dealership. The most affordable Toyota in India, the cool new Glanza expresses unique Toyota identity with the help of its dynamic looks targeting stylish & sporty design, for value seeking customers and first time Toyota intenders. The cool new Glanza will be available in both Manual (MT) as well as an Automatic…

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13 Mar

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma captured in Feb by Delhi police for slamming DCP’s vehicle car

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Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma was once arrested with the aid of Delhi Police after he allegedly rammed his car into south Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)'s vehicle on Febuary 22 and later was once released on bail, a senior police professional stated on Sunday. No one was injured throughout the accident that took place in south Delhi' Malviya Nagar area. "The accused rammed the automobile of south Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Benita Mary Jaiker. However, the DCP was once no longer existing internal the car at the time of the incident," Delhi Police Spokesperson Suman Nalwa…

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13 Mar

‘BAFTA Breakthrough India’ initiative supported by Netflix

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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has unveiled ten emerging talents from across the Indian film, games and television industries that will participate in the ‘BAFTA Breakthrough India’ initiative supported by Netflix. The ten names were selected by an eminent jury consisting of industry experts including AR Rahman, Apurva Asrani, Anupam Kher, Ratna Pathak Shah and Shonali Bose. BAFTA Breakthrough India’s list of jurors for 2022 includes many celebrities and this year’s programme has also seen an additional collaboration. The participants will be provided with an opportunity to connect with and learn from the best British and…

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12 Mar

Vodafone Idea Foundation Unveils ‘Women of Wonder’

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Vodafone Idea Foundation (VIF) celebrated International Women’s Day by unveiling ‘Women of Wonder’ – a book that chronicles the inspiring stories of 17 women who courageously braved all odds to achieve personal independence, and found their own standing in the society. The book was unveiled by many renowned people.Inspiring women leaders also addressed women beneficiaries of VIF’s various social programs across domains such as agriculture, education, livelihood creation, etc. VIF also felicitated women beneficiaries from their social programs who have broken through personal, social, and financial barriers to reach the pinnacle of success in their field of work, thereby setting…

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12 Mar

Levi’s digital initiative #IShapeMyWorld Season 7

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Levi’s® unveils Season 7 of their iconic, Levi’s® #IShapeMyWorld campaign, which has since evolved into a year-long digital initiative that tells the stories of unstoppable women. It aims at enabling and empowering women through live sessions highlighting the protagonists’ journeys, periodic masterclasses as well as flagship internship programs. This year’s program is rooted in the concept that behind every successful woman is another woman who has inspired her. Having featured close to 50 women to date, including Faye D’souza, Zoya Akhtar, Rajakumari, Iti Rawat, Sumukhi Suresh, this season spotlights 4 fearless women.Hima Das, the youngest of five children of a…

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11 Mar

RBI guides Paytm Payments Bank to stop onboarding of new clients

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd to give up onboarding of new customers with instantaneous effect. The bank has also been directed to appoint an IT audit firm to behavior a complete System Audit of its IT system. The RBI took the choice in exercise of its powers beneath part 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. "Onboarding of new customers through Paytm Payments Bank Ltd will be challenge to specific permission to be granted via RBI after reviewing document of the IT auditors. This motion is based on positive fabric supervisory worries…

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11 Mar

Castrol announced the launch of Castrol MAGNATEC

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India’s leading lubricant brand Castrol announced the launch of its latest range of Castrol MAGNATEC, featuring India’s widest offering of BS-VI-ready engine oils for cars and SUVs. The new range also features India’s first 0W-16 engine oil for retail aftermarkets and the all-new Castrol MAGNATEC SUV that provides SUVs with proven protection from heavy-load wear. The new Castrol MAGNATEC has reduced SAPS content and is BS-VI ready as per industry specifications of ACEA C2/C3. It also meets API requirements to control the problem of low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in gasoline direct injection (GDI) and turbocharged GDI engines. Each of the variants…

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11 Mar

Ather Energy enters Assam with its first retail outlet

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India’s leading electric scooter brand Ather Energy began its retail operations in the North East region in the capital city of Guwahati, Assam. The new retail outlet, Ather Space, located at Bharalumukh, will retail the Ather 450X, one of India’s quickest and smartest scooters, alongside the Ather 450 Plus. It will provide a unique ownership experience along with complete service and support for the owners. The company launched India’s first truly intelligent electric scooter - Ather 450 in 2018 in Bangalore. It registered 20% month-on-month sales growth over the past year. The company has 30 experience centers across India, and…

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