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In a thrilling culmination of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, hosted across the USA and the West Indies, India emerged triumphant, securing the prestigious title. Celebrating both cricket excellence and environmental sustainability, Coca-Cola India and the ICC introduced the 'Made in India' National and Cricket 4 Good Flags, crafted entirely from recycled PET bottles. These innovative flags, measuring 35 meters by 20 meters, were prominently displayed during the tournament's national anthem ceremonies, symbolizing a unique blend of sportsmanship and eco-consciousness. Each national flag utilized approximately 11,000 PET bottles, while the ICC Cricket 4 Good Flags employed 2,000 bottles,…

In a significant move to combat the rising tide of breast cancer in India, Tata Trusts has unveiled a new social awareness campaign featuring renowned Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. The campaign, titled 'Gaanth Pe Dhyan' ('Focus on the Lump'), aims to encourage women to perform regular breast self-examinations. Dr. Shalaka Joshi, Surgical Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, added, “Breast cancer affects 1 in 30 women in India, with incidence rates rising over the past 25 years. Early detection is crucial for achieving a high cure rate, with over 90% success at five years, if diagnosed early. Unfortunately, 60% of women in our…

The Indian textile industry is gearing up for Gartex Texprocess India 2024, from 1st to 3rd August at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The event will highlight innovations and sustainable production, featuring over 600 brands from seven countries, including major Indian names like AT Inks and Aura Technologies, and international players like Brother and Dupont. The Indian textile market, projected to grow at a 10% CAGR to USD 350 billion by 2030, has seen a recent export surge of 9.59% in May 2024, according to the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). This growth aligns with the government's initiatives to…

Godrej Agrovet Limited's Oil Palm Plantation business inaugurated its maiden Samadhan Centre in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step towards enhancing support for oil palm farmers. The Samadhan Centre serves as a comprehensive resource hub offering knowledge, tools, services, and solutions aimed at boosting yields and productivity among farmers. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of dignitaries including Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Hon'ble Minister of Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Sougata Niyogi, CEO of Oil Palm Business at Godrej Agrovet Limited, and Rakesh Swami, Group President Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Group. Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa expressed…

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure and collaborative learning models during his SKILLS Bridge Masterclass Series address. The webinar featured prominent dignitaries such as Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Hon'ble Minister of Technical and Higher Education in Sierra Leone; Ruben Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in Armenia; and Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. During his address, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, "At the heart of…

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, has launched a campaign in India called 'Chakkar Ko Check Kar' to raise awareness about the often overlooked balance disorder, vertigo. Vertigo is a condition that can make people feel like the world is spinning around them. Through this campaign, Abbott aims to help people take control of their health and better manage the condition. To give the world a window into the disorienting reality of vertigo, Abbott kicks tarted the campaign through a digital film, which features Bollywood actor and UNICEF India Ambassador, Ayushmann Khurrana. It paints a vivid picture of how vertigo’s sudden…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to launch a pioneering initiative, the Mobility Engineering Laboratory. This collaboration aims to bolster research and development in advanced mobility solutions, particularly focusing on electrified vehicle powertrain technologies. Recognizing the need for academia-industry collaboration, TKM will support the lab from FY 2024 to 2027, facilitating the procurement of essential equipment such as high-speed dynamometers and vehicle simulation software. The lab, situated at IISc, will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, among others.The Mobility Engineering Lab will feature a state-of-the-art Hardware-in-Loop (HIL)…

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) has started FY 25 on a high as the company announced its SUVs – the Punch.ev and the Nexon.ev – achieved the coveted 5-star safety rating by Bharat-NCAP. Notably, the Punch.ev earned the highest rating by any Indian vehicle tested. With this result, all Tata.ev SUVs are 5-star certified by Bharat-NCAP. Punch.ev is the newest offering in the Tata.ev portfolio. Based on Tata.ev’s Pure EV architecture – acti.ev – it’s a versatile and multi-talented EV, elegantly packaged in a stunning, classical SUV design. The Punch.ev seamlessly brings together features like Arcade.ev, air purifier, end…

HDFC Life, a prominent Indian life insurer, has been named one of 'India's Best Companies to Work For' 2024 by Great Place to Work. The company achieved the 11th position overall and was honoured as the ‘Best in Industry ’for Life Insurance’. It also features among the Laureates, marking a decade of recognition. This certification reflects the Company’s value-driven culture and commitment to delivering value to all stakeholders.  One of India’s first private life insurers, HDFC Life has over 32,000 employees and upholds a strong organizational culture founded on the values of Excellence, People Engagement, Integrity, Customer Centricity & Collaboration…