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Elderly patients are at high risk of accidental falls due to Poor Vision

Elderly patients are at high risk of accidental falls due to Poor Vision

As per WHO, falls due to poor vision are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, where people over 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls. Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss and has been associated with falls, poor balance, difficulty with activities of daily living, smaller life-space and poor quality of life. It is a retinal disease, damage to a spot in the retina called the macula, causes vision loss in patients over 65 years of age. This spot is important for visual acuity as it has plenty of…
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Kia launches EV6 in India starting at INR 59.95 Lakhs

Kia launches EV6 in India starting at INR 59.95 Lakhs

One of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country Kia India announced the price of EV6 for India starting Rs. 59.95 Lakhs. Kia India confirmed its plans of developing an India-centric EV in RV body type to be launched by 2025. Kia Corporation will be launching 14 BEVs by 2027 across global markets. It will invest approximately 22.22 Bn USD in its business operations over the next five years which aligns with its global vision of becoming a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The vehicle boasts a highly impressive real-world driving range, ultra-fast charging capabilities and…
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ASUS strengthens its retail strategy in India

ASUS strengthens its retail strategy in India

ASUS India, a Taiwanese tech giant announced the launch of a Pegasus store in Kolkata. Located at E-mall, the new exclusive store is spread across 304 sq. ft. and will feature the company’s entire gamut of consumer laptops, ROG laptops and other accessories under one roof. The exclusive store is inaugurated on June 9th, a befitting testament to ASUS’s vision of its retail presence in India. The new outlets take the mark of the brand’s total premium retail stores to 9 in West Bengal and 4th in E-mall. The stores feature innovative demo zones to offer a premium experience and…
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Amazon launched Panthoibi Emporium on Amazon. in

Amazon launched Panthoibi Emporium on Amazon. in

Amazon India has signed an MoU with Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDCL), a Government of Manipur Enterprise to support the growth of artisans and weavers across the state. As part of this MoU, Amazon India has launched the Panthoibi Emporium on its marketplace, under the Amazon Karigar program. Through this launch, Amazon India aims to empower the growth of over 300,000 artisans and weavers associated with Panthoibi Emporium. This initiative is driven by the intent to encourage digital inclusion and empower the artisan and weaver community, offer economic opportunities by becoming Amazon sellers, as well as job…
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Flipkart announces its ‘End Of Season Sale’

Flipkart announces its ‘End Of Season Sale’

India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart has announced its end-of-season sale (EOSS) event begins on June 10, 2022, which will bring cheer and festivities to millions of customers as close to 2,00,000 sellers, and more than 10,000 brands come together to bring a wide selection of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products. The weeklong event over June 10-17 will see the introduction of Fashion TV, a 24*7 live commerce for the first time on the Flipkart app. This unique initiative will enable customers to browse an expansive assortment of 4 formats of live prime time shows including- brand-led lives, celeb-led lives, game…
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“Is This A Cinema Hall?”: Patna High Court Judge Rebukes IAS Officer On ‘Dress Code’

“Is This A Cinema Hall?”: Patna High Court Judge Rebukes IAS Officer On ‘Dress Code’

A Patna High Court judge on Friday pulled up a senior IAS officer for 'inappropriate' attire while appearing in his court. As the officer struggled to explain to the court that he was unaware of any dress code, the judge scolded him about whether he thought he had come to a movie theater. The incident, a video of which is going viral on social media, is in the court of Justice PB Bajanthri. The officer facing the list of questions is Anand Kishore who is the principal secretary for housing and urban development in the Bihar government. He is also…
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Massive Fire Broke Out At Delhi’s Karol Bagh, 39 Fire Engines Reach Spot

Massive Fire Broke Out At Delhi’s Karol Bagh, 39 Fire Engines Reach Spot

Massive fire broke out in Karol Bagh vicinity of Delhi on Sunday.The fire took place in the Gaffar market in Karol Bagh. As many as 39 fire extinguisher rushed to the spot. The fire is under control. Delhi Police personnel additionally reached the spot on information. According to Delhi Fire Service, no one is trapped inner and no accidents have been pronounced so far. The reason behind the fire is yet to be known. Further details are awaited.
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WardWizard plants over 10, 000 Saplings in Vadodara

WardWizard plants over 10, 000 Saplings in Vadodara

WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd, one of the leading manufacturers of electric two-wheeler brand ‘Joy e-bike’ is all set to host a ‘Green Plantation Drive’, across its manufacturing facilities and ancillary clusters in Vadodara, Gujarat which is scheduled to commence on the 5th June 2022. Aligning itself to this year’s Environment Day theme - “Only One Earth-Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”, the company pledges to plant more than 10,000 saplings and conduct multiple cleaning activities to improve the hygiene conditions of nearby areas. The brand has also launched a video campaign, emphasizing on the urgency to focus on environmental…
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Benefits of Good Financial Habits and Timely Loan Repayments

Benefits of Good Financial Habits and Timely Loan Repayments

Bajaj Finance Limited has launched its public awareness initiative ‘Har Time EMI On Time’, a digital campaign that aims to educate the public about the benefits of paying their monthly loan EMIs on time and the negative side effects of missing their loan payments on their overall financial health in the long run. The campaign features the endearing Gupta Ji, of ‘Savdhaan Rahein. Safe Rahein.’ fame teaching Tinku Ji, the simple ways of paying his monthly EMIs on time, in an entertaining and melodious style. The customers and the general public are made aware of the various consequences of non-payment…
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HCL Foundation invests INR 900 crores in CSR

HCL Foundation invests INR 900 crores in CSR

HCL Foundation hosted the HCL Grant pan India Symposium 2022 Edition VIII in Kolkata for comprised a panel discussion with local NGO representatives and civil society experts on ‘Working with indigenous tribes and their inclusion in the mainstream narrative of nation building’. The HCL Grant Symposium Series ‘CSR for Nation Building’ enables us to engage, co-learn and co-create ideas for sustained nation-building. It also comprised a workshop on CSR Law and New Amendment by Mr. Bhomik Shah, CEO and Founder, CSRBox and NGOBox. HCLF reached out to the NGOs on CSR mandate, challenges and opportunities in the local area development,…
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