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09 Jul

Facebook must take responsibility for content on its platform: SC

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The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Delhi Assembly's right to summon and compel entities like Facebook to appear before its committees on grounds of its privilege. Hearing a plea filed by Facebook India's MD Ajit Mohan challenging the Delhi Assembly's summon to appear before it in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots, the Supreme Court held that digital platforms like Facebook have become power centres that have the ability to influence opinions. The court said they thus will have to remain accountable. While dealing with the controversy over the Delhi Assembly committee summoning Facebook Vice-President Ajit Mohan for spread…

09 Jul

Mahindra presents Supro Profit Truck range

editor0 CommentsBusinessmahindra, Supro Profit Truck range

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (one of the leading automobile companies in India and the world’s largest tractor company by volume) launched its new range of Supro Profit Trucks. This new range of cargo mover is affordable, more powerful, boasts of a greater payload capacity and higher mileage that assures higher profit to the customers. Developed on the successful Supro platform and built at Mahindra’s state-of-the-art plant in Chakan, Maharashtra, the Supro platform has undergone rigorous and full test cycle runs and has been validated on all performance, safety and reliability parameters. Mahidra & Mahindra’s Supro Profit Trucks come with very…

09 Jul

Amazon launches its first Digital Kendra in India

editor0 CommentsBusinessAmazon, Amazon Digital Kendra, Gujarat CM, Shri Vijay Rupani

Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani inaugurated the first Amazon Digital Kendra in a virtual event along with Amit Agarwal, Senior VP and Country Head, Amazon India and Manish Tiwary, VP, Amazon India. Amazon India launched its first Digital Kendra in India in Surat, Gujarat. Amazon Digital Kendras are resource centers that will provide micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the opportunity to learn about benefits of eCommerce and avail a range of third party services such as shipping and logistics support, cataloging assistance, digital marketing services, GST and taxation support to kick start their journey towards being digital…

09 Jul

Blenders Pride’s limited-edition pack

editor0 CommentsBusinessBlenders Pride, limited-edition pack, Manish Malhotra

The Undisputed leader in the premium whisky category, Seagram’s Blenders Pride has introduced a limited-edition pack in association with design maestro Manish Malhotra. The limited-edition pack echoes the impeccable craft of the designer, and invites the consumers to ‘taste the stardom’ so one can celebrate the rich taste and unmatched craftsmanship of the pack, making a bold style statement that spells out ‘My Craft, My Pride’. The unique collectible reverberates with a contemporary design that is a true representation of the glamourous curations the designer is synonymous with. Inspired by the skillfully crafted smooth blend, the limited-edition pack is adorned…

09 Jul

Vi customers to get vaccine slots through Vi App

editor0 CommentsBusinessCoWin App, Vi, Vi App

During the present situation, getting vaccinated is the most important thing one can do to protect themselves, their families and society from the spread of Covid 19. To simplify the process of scheduling their vaccination appointment, Vi has integrated the CoWin App’s slot finder on the Vi App for its customers. Vi users can search for available vaccine slots and set notification alerts on the Vi App itself. Vi customers will now not need to look beyond their phone to schedule a Covid-19 vaccination appointment. This service is available to Vi prepaid and post-paid customers. Vi customers can filter their…

09 Jul

Tide announces newest campaign #TideforTime

editor0 CommentsBusiness#TideforTime, P&G, TIDE

Tide, the biggest laundry brand globally and the leading fabric care brand in India from P&G, has announced their newest campaign #TideforTime with the launch of a new film. With this campaign, Tide is shining the spotlight on the story of many households across the country, where everyday tasks take up most of the hours, leaving little time for anything else. The new #TideforTime film has already garnered more than 3MM views. Tide is also showing the way by highlighting simple ways in which families can make time. With its Double Power, Tide can provide superior cleaning in the soak…

07 Jul

Tough Stance: Delhi HC says govt free to act against Twitter

editor0 CommentsBusinessHigh Court, twitter

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that the government was free to take action against microblogging site Twitter as by defying the Indian laws it has lost its intermediary status. A bench of Justice Rekha Palli, however, gave Twitter time until Thursday to get back on the issue of compliance with the new social media intermediary guidelines. “From June 21 till July 6, you could have appointed a new person (a resident grievances officer). How long will your process take? Does Twitter think it will go on taking as much time as it wants in our country? I won’t…

07 Jul

Home sales and new launches decline in Kolkata

editor0 CommentsBusinesskolkata, PropTiger.com, Q2 2021

Home sales and new launches both declined in Kolkata during the April-June period of 2021 due to the impact of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, shows Real Insight (Residential) – April-June (Q2) 2021, a quarterly analysis of India’s eight prime residential markets by leading online real estate company PropTiger.com. With the launch of 1,017 new units, new supply in Kolkata declined 49% quarter on quarter in the three-month period. This was, however, an increase over the supply numbers in the same quarter in 2020. Only 183 units were launched in Kolkata in Q2CY2020, data show. With 70% share…

07 Jul

Big Discount Mela at Kalyan Jewellers

editor0 CommentsBusiness‘Big Discount Mela’, Kalyan Jewellers

Kalyan Jewellers is going to reopen its showrooms across India, in a phased manner. The company will continue to focus on providing a safe shopping environment for returning customers. As an added incentive, discounts and offers have been announced as part of the ‘Big Discount Mela’. Additionally, Kalyan Jewellers has rolled out extensive measures to ensure a safe retail environment for their returning employees and customers. The Big Discount Mela will continue till the end of August, across all showrooms in India. Kalyan Jewellers has also launched the LIVE video shopping facility (https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/livevideoshopping/) through which consumers can browse through the…

06 Jul

Skechers Foamies – everyday comfort wear

editor0 CommentsBusinessSKECHERS, Skechers Foamies

Skechers has launched a new and colorful collection called Skechers Foamies, must-have footwear designed with lightweight EVA foam for all day comfort. Skechers Foamies for both men and women are now available at a price starting at Rs 2,299 on Skechers.in and at Skechers retail stores. Skechers Foamies are lightweight moulded shoes and sandals with utmost comfort, easy to clean and water-friendly, these versatile pairs are perfect for warm days and when the rain falls hard. Select styles have convertible heel straps which pivot forward for backless wear, making it easier to step out in comfort. The Skechers Foamies collection spans a range of sandals…