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30 Sep

Centaur Pharma’s ‘WOXHeal’

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A New Chemical Entity (NCE) has been launched by Centaur Pharmaceuticals - WOXheal. It is a unique product in the treatment of Diabetic Foot ulcers. A diabetic foot ulcer is the most common complication seen in India. Apart from the fact that diabetic foot ulcers are non-healing, they not only hamper the Quality of life of the patient but may also lead to many complications, all leading to a total or partial foot amputation. A globally patented product, WOXheal topical solution, is effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers. This pioneering effort by Centaur Pharmaceuticals, for an unmet medical need, enhances…

30 Sep

Ather Energy’s Ather 450X Series 1 unveiled

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One of India’s first completely indigenous intelligent electric vehicle manufacturers, Ather Energy, launched the much-awaited collector’s edition of the Ather 450X, called Series1. Starkly different from the existing range of colours (grey, white, mint green), the Series1 comes with a high-gloss metallic black body colour combined with accents of Dayglo red. These signature colours also feature on the 7” touchscreen dashboard of the Series1 scooters. This limited-edition scooter is available to those, who pre-ordered it before the national launch of the Ather 450X on January 28. Deliveries of Series1 will begin by November 2020 in all 11 cities – Kolkata,…

30 Sep

Sony offers a discount on BRAVIA TVs

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To add joy to the festivities, Sony India announced exciting consumer offers for Durga Puja. Sony’s attractive offers are coupled with easy finance schemes such as easy EMIs with zero down payment and upto10% additional cashback. In preparation for the festive season, Sony India has announced an array of discounts, with up to 30% discount on MRP and 2 years of warranty on select BRAVIA televisions. To make the purchase more attractive, Sony is offering Wireless Noise Cancellation headphones worth Rs. 12,990 free on purchase of select BRAVIA televisions. Sales Head at Sony India, Mr. Satish Padmanabhan said, they have…

30 Sep

Kirana’s to benefit from digital upskilling

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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has expanded its Kirana program in Eastern India with nearly 13,000 kiranas onboarded under this initiative from the region. This is in preparation of the upcoming festive season and the Big Billion Days. This expansion is part of the over 50,000 kiranas that Flipkart has onboarded across the country to provide a faster and personalised e-commerce experience to millions of consumers while also augmenting an alternate source of income for the kiranas. The kirana program is part of Flipkart Group's efforts to drive growth for millions of kiranas across the country. Flipkart’s expansion of kirana…

30 Sep

Almonds are good for Heart health

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World Heart Day is celebrated on 29 September, every year, to raise awareness around cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and how they can be prevented. World Heart Day is a reminder for people across the world to stop and assess lifestyle choices for them and their family. With CVDs becoming a serious health concern amongst many Indians, dietary and lifestyle modifications can play an important role in reducing risk factors for better heart health. Adding a handful of nuts like almonds in daily diet is a good starting point, make for a healthy snacking option and can also help add to heart…

30 Sep

Sony announces WH-1000XM4 headphone

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Sony India launched WH-1000XM4 headphone, along with industry first intelligent features that allow personalizing and controlling music, improving noise cancellation and adjusting ambient sound automatically for a superior audio experience. The WH-1000XM4 headphones delivers Sony’s best noise cancelling performance, reducing high and mid frequency sounds. The headphones feature two microphones on each ear-cup. The Dual Noise Sensor technology captures ambient noise and passes the data to the trusted HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. Then a new Bluetooth Audio SoC (System on Chip) senses and adjusts to music and noise. Powerful 40mm drivers, with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms, make the…

30 Sep

Kiss the Ground – a landmark documentary

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Kiss the Ground, a landmark documentary on climate crisis is set to hit screens, premiering on Netflix from September 22 onwards. Directed by critically-acclaimed documentarians Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, narrated by Woody Harrelson, distributed by Big Picture Ranch and Executive Produced by India-born, RJ Jain, Kiss the Ground unveils a game-changer to our climate crisis: the Earth’s own soil. It artfully illustrates an accessible and relatively simple solution to humanity’s greatest challenge. The film features the world’s leading scientists, experts, and activists. Josh Tickell said, “This science in this film offers an unprecedented opportunity for countries like Bangladesh…

30 Sep

Gluten-free diet gains popularity

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For the people who have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), a gluten-free diet is a necessity. A gluten-free diet is followed by people who want to manage the symptoms of celiac disease, NCGS or has wheat allergy. Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, Sheela Krishnaswamy talks about three gluten-free foods that make for a great addition to the diet. Almonds are gluten-free and one can start the day by including almonds in the breakfast, or as a snack during the day. Almonds are available in many different forms, all of which make a nutritious addition to the gluten-free diet. Just…

30 Sep

Flipkart’s partnership with Max Fashion

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Flipkart has entered into a partnership with Max Fashion. This partnership assumes significance, as the country prepares for the festive season and Flipkart prepares for its annual Big Billion Days, focusing on bringing India's best fashion brands and collaborating with them to bring the best styles for consumers. The collaboration between the two brands will offer a wide selection of the latest fashion by bringing value to millions of consumers. With more than 375 stores in 130 cities across the country, Max is the single largest player in India. Through this partnership, Max Fashion will be able to get wider…

29 Sep

New Benelli 650 GT Shown In Type Approval Documents.

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Only last week it was revealed that Benelli’s long-running 600cc four-cylinder engine will become a ‘650’ in future – and just days later the firm has filed type-approval documents in China for just such a machine. The new bike, seen here, is very clearly based on the Benelli 600GT, which was first launched in 2013, but it gains a new ‘650’ designation and an actual engine capacity of 628cc according to the technical documents accompanying the application. Compared to the original 600GT, the updated version is transformed into something that’s more akin to a semi-adventure bike. The original sleek luggage…