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08 Jun

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches ‘Sustainable Resource Management Drive’ to mark Environment Month 2025

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today officially launched its Environment Month 2025 campaign under the theme “Sustainable Resource Management Drive,” reaffirming its commitment to the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 and the vision of a carbon-neutral future. The initiative adopts ‘Zero-Base Thinking’ and promotes the 4Rs—Refuse, Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce—to drive transformative sustainability across the company’s operations and value chain. TKM’s green journey is underscored by key milestones including 100% renewable energy use for grid electricity, 96% waste recyclability, and 89.3% water needs met through rainwater harvesting and recycling. The 25-acre ‘Ecozone’ learning center has already reached over 42,000 students and stakeholders.…

07 Jun

Infosys Foundation’s INR 2 crore Aarohan Awards to boost social innovation and economic growth

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Infosys Foundation has launched the fourth edition of its Aarohan Social Innovation Awards, committing INR 2 crore to support technology-driven solutions in education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. This strategic investment aims to empower social entrepreneurs and enterprises that can create scalable impact on underprivileged communities, thereby contributing to inclusive economic development. Open for Indian citizens aged 18 and above, the awards invite submissions of fully functional prototypes or completed projects via video entries from April 24 to June 15, 2025. Winners can receive up to INR 50 lakh each, with selection criteria focused on addressing real social problems, solution scalability,…

07 Jun

Happydent shines bright with new campaign “Chamking Gum: Chamka Muskaan, Jagmag Jahaan”

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Perfetti Van Melle India has launched a new cinematic campaign for its flagship brand Happydent, titled “Chamking Gum: Chamka Muskaan, Jagmag Jahaan.” The visually rich film, conceptualized by Prasoon Joshi of McCann Worldgroup India and directed by Vinil Mathew, revives the brand’s legendary storytelling with a fresh, purposeful narrative. Renowned music director Shantanu Moitra adds melodic brilliance to the campaign. The ad showcases a group of performers using red paint and radiant smiles to highlight the issue of littering, blending imagination with a social message. The campaign seeks to connect with Gen Z through authenticity, creativity, and impact-driven storytelling—echoing Happydent’s…

07 Jun

Tata AIA declares record Ra 1,842 crore bonus for FY25, benefits over 8 lakh policyholders

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Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has announced its highest-ever bonus payout of ₹1,842 crore for FY25, marking a 26% rise from the previous year’s ₹1,465 crore. The record-breaking bonus will benefit more than 8.15 lakh policyholders across various participating (Par) plans such as Diamond Savings Plan, Smart Value Income Plan, Value Income Plan, and Shubh Flexi Income Plan. The bonus reflects Tata AIA’s robust fund performance and is part of the insurer’s strategy to support long-term financial goals while delivering consistent returns. Kshitij Sharma, Executive Vice President and Appointed Actuary, said, “Tata AIA’s record-breaking bonus declaration underscores our commitment…

07 Jun

Silver futures price gain: Prices rise in India

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New Delhi, June 6: Silver prices rose by Rs 80 to Rs 1,01,460 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants increased their bets. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for July delivery rose by Rs 80, or 0.08 percent, to Rs 1,01,460 per kg in a business turnover of 17,560 lots. Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices. Globally, silver was trading 0.10 percent lower at $34.46 per ounce in New York.

06 Jun

Nissan Magnite hits 2 lakh sales milestone, innovates with CNG retrofit to capture growing markets

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. has reached a major milestone with its compact SUV, the Nissan Magnite, crossing 2,00,000 cumulative sales globally since its 2020 launch. The SUV’s innovative blend of bold design, advanced safety features, and affordability has propelled its success in over 65 international markets, reinforcing Nissan’s ‘One Car, One World’ vision. In a strategic move to address rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, Nissan recently launched a government-approved CNG retrofit kit priced at ₹74,999 for the 1.0-litre petrol manual variant. Manufactured by Motozen and installed at authorised centres, this innovation caters to growing consumer demand for cleaner,…

06 Jun

Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ ignites young innovators in Bihar and Jharkhand

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Samsung’s flagship innovation contest, Solve for Tomorrow 2025, has reached the heartlands of Bihar and Jharkhand, proving that the spirit of invention thrives far beyond metro cities. The programme, now in its fourth season, hosted impactful design thinking open houses in Ranchi’s Gossner College, St. Xavier’s College, and Marwari College, drawing enthusiastic participation from students eager to address local challenges through technology. In these sessions, students brainstormed solutions for sanitation, education, and agriculture, with some sketching out solar-powered attendance systems for rural schools and others tackling waste management. Participants from IIT Patna also joined virtually, demonstrating that geographic boundaries are…

06 Jun

Kahikuchi’s Green Initiative: Horticulture Research Station Celebrates World Environment Day

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World environment day 2025 was observed in a befitting manner at the premises of Horticulture Research Station located at Kahikuchi in Guwahati today. The programme was led by the Chief Scientist of the station Dr. Sunil Kumar Borah in the presence of all the scientists and employees of the station. At the onset, the Chief Scientist emphasized on the significance of the day and how the existence of mankind was intricately related to plant life. He highlighted the ecosystem services provided by the natural world and urged upon all to abstain from the use of single use plastic in accordance…

06 Jun

MakeMyTrip rolls out predictive seat forecast tool to revolutionise train booking experience

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Online travel giant MakeMyTrip has launched a new AI-driven Seat Availability Forecast feature to help Indian train passengers better plan their journeys. The feature uses years of historical booking data combined with real-time demand trends to predict when train seats are likely to be sold out, addressing a major concern for travellers who often wait too long to confirm plans. Data from MakeMyTrip reveals that around 70% of users booking across multiple sessions end up with waitlisted tickets due to late confirmations. The new predictive tool is integrated into the train booking flow on both the MakeMyTrip app and website,…

06 Jun

Offshore Betting and Realty Top ASCI’s List of Most Violative Sectors

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Offshore betting and real estate sectors have emerged as the most violative in the Advertising Standards Council of India’s (ASCI) Annual Complaints Report 2024–25, released recently. ASCI scrutinised 7,199 ads after receiving 9,599 complaints, with 98% of ads requiring modifications. Notably, 43% of the violations stemmed from illegal offshore betting promotions, followed by realty at 24.9%. The report highlights a sharp 83.5% increase in public complaints, indicating rising consumer awareness. Influencer marketing continues to be a grey area, with 1,015 ads investigated—98% of which needed corrections. ASCI also flagged 121 undisclosed paid posts on LinkedIn, prompting a targeted advisory. Categories…