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Volkswagen organizes an exclusive preview of Virtus in Kolkata

Volkswagen organizes an exclusive preview of Virtus in Kolkata

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India organizes the exclusive preview of its striking, exhilarating, German-engineered, new global sedan the all-new Virtus at its Kolkata showroom. Pan India exclusive previews for customers commenced on 14th May and will be organized across all 152 Volkswagen dealerships till 08 June 2022. It is the second product from the Brand under the India 2.0 project slated to launch on 9th June 2022 for the Indian market. It is built on the MQB A0 IN platform with up to 95% localization levels. It comes with features such as the 20.32 cm digital cockpit, 25.65 cm large touchscreen…
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Flipkart witnesses growth for its SuperCoin reward program

Flipkart witnesses growth for its SuperCoin reward program

India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart has seen tremendous growth for its SuperCoin reward program across categories in the past year. The multi-brand reward ecosystem that rewards consumers and enables them to redeem coins on every single purchase across Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip and PhonePe, sees close to 1.5 billion SuperCoins issued every month. SuperCoins can be redeemed while buying any product from the participating sellers on Flipkart and also while accessing the rewards store among other options, purchasing the latest fashion styles on Myntra, making travel bookings on Cleartrip or to pay over thousands of select merchants through PhonePe. 58% of…
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‘Super 100’ by LEAD will help the brightest students from India

‘Super 100’ by LEAD will help the brightest students from India

Guwahati student Hridayangam Deuri from NPS International School is among the top hundred students selected nationwide for School Edtech LEAD’s ‘Super 100’. It is a specially curated coaching, tutoring and mentoring programme for the top hundred Class 10 students (the academic year 2022-23) of LEAD-powered CBSE schools across India. He has received a full scholarship for the year-long programme by LEAD, India’s largest School EdTech Company. Over 9,000 students appeared for the entrance test for LEAD’s Super 100 programme that provides personalised academic guidance, tutoring and practice for talented students in Tier 2+ towns. The programme has been designed to…
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Hyderabad Gang-Rape: Police Want Five Minors Tried As Adults “For Maximum Punishment”

Hyderabad Gang-Rape: Police Want Five Minors Tried As Adults “For Maximum Punishment”

In the Hyderabad gang-rape of a teenaged female for which six persons have been arrested, the police will push for the five under-18 accused to be tried as adults so that they do no longer get lighter punishment on account of being juveniles.This is authorised after a 2015 change to the Juvenile Justice Act for those aged 16-18 accused of a "heinous offence", which means a crime that attracts a minimum of seven years' jail. Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand stated the police will are trying to find this in court "to make sure most punishment". Otherwise, a juvenile can't…
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Pernod Ricard India forays into the non-alcoholic wine category

Pernod Ricard India forays into the non-alcoholic wine category

Jacob’s Creek, a leading Australian wine brand, launched Unvined. It is a non-alcoholic wine with less than 0.5% alcohol, available in two varietals - Riesling and Shiraz. The winemakers at Jacob’s Creek use sophisticated technology which removes alcohol whilst capturing most of the original aromas and flavours of the wine. The Unvined range has 50% less calories than regular wine of the same varietal, catering to the evolved consumer base looking for varied options to suit their preferences and mood. With the introduction of these two new varietals under the non-alcoholic wine category, Jacob’s Creek truly delivers on a coveted…
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Flipkart is boosting rural India’s economy

Flipkart is boosting rural India’s economy

India's millions of artisans, weavers, and micro-entrepreneurs form a big part of the country's economy. Flipkart is boosting rural India's economy with a new generation of artisans, weavers, and handicraft makers. Flipkart Samarth, launched in 2019 to bring India's artisans, weavers and micro-enterprises into the e-commerce fold, is today making a positive difference to over a million livelihoods. Flipkart Samarth focuses on women and rural entrepreneurs, artisans and weavers including the differently-abled, who often face challenges in accessing working capital, infrastructure, and digital training. Samarth aims to ease their entry into e-commerce and empower them to leverage technology for driving…
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Nykaa’s all-in-one solution for hydrated glowing skin

Nykaa’s all-in-one solution for hydrated glowing skin

Rejuvenate, brighten and firm up your skin with Nykaa SKINRX’s latest addition to its Vitamin C range 10 % Vitamin C Serum with 5% Niacinamide. It is a power-packed, all-in-one solution that is clinically tested and formulated to give you hydrated glowing skin. The new serum is a science-backed solution developed with 10% Vitamin C with 1% Hyaluronic acid + 0.5% Ferulic acid. This is an advanced formulation of clinical actives like 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide in required doses, as recommended by dermatologists. 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the closest form of pure Vitamin C, making it highly…
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‘I am very happy today…’, Says Nitin Gadkari as India sets Guinness World Record

India has set a Guinness World Record after consultants for the National Highways Association of India (NHAI) constructed the longest non-stop stretch of bituminous concrete road - a seventy five km stretch between Maharashtra's Amravati and Aloka on National Highway fifty three Work on the road commenced at 7.27am on June 3 and was once performed at 5 pm on June 7, Gadkari stated in a post on Twitter. "The work was once carried out in a report time of a hundred and five hours and 33 minutes," the roadways minister said. "Proud moment for the entire nation! Feel very…
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India’s Cabinet approves higher minimum support prices for 2022-23 kharif season

India’s cabinet on June eight authorised a hike in minimal support prices for 17 crops for the 2022-23 kharif marketing season, Anurag Singh Thakur, the minister for information stated. The permitted quotes are in line with the principle of fixing the MSPs at a stage of at least 1.5 times of the all India weighted average price of production, an legitimate said. MSP refers to a state-set price at which authorities companies procure pick out crops from farmers to protect them from charge volatilities. The problem of 5G spectrum pricing was no longer taken up in the cabinet meeting today,…
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The new Land Rover Defender 130

The new Land Rover Defender 130

The new Land Rover Defender 130 adds another dimension to the all-conquering family of all-terrain vehicles, with adventuring opportunities for up to eight adults across three rows of full-size seating. Defender 130 has its own colour palette, with a new, exclusive Sedona Red option ensuring the 130 stands out in the line-up. The exterior is complemented by the Extended Bright Pack which provides a distinct exterior design with Ceres Silver Satin finish around all lower body cladding and front and rear skid plates in Noble Chrome. Inside, thoughtful storage and convenience solutions are provided for every passenger across all three…
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