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Reckitt's Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) programme in Delhi celebrated World AIDS Day by organizing a special day for HIV-positive children. Curated in partnership with ASSOCHAM Foundation For Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) and PVR Nest. The event included a special movie screening for 100 HIV-positive children, followed by a day of musical and puppetry performances with  engaging activities, and a unique helpline for Orphan and Vulnerable children. The aim is to build a community where every child feels valued and supported, providing hygiene facilities and a sense of community. The initiative at PVR Plaza in Delhi aims to…

Columbia University, Swasti, The Health Catalyst, and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) are launching the Climate Care Champions program to address the increasing health challenges posed by climate change. This innovative initiative aims to equip community health workers (CHWs) with the knowledge and skills needed to address the health impacts of climate change in core geographies of India, Cambodia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and beyond. This program is a collaborative effort driven by the urgent need to empower communities to enhance their wellbeing despite the looming threat of climate change. Identified as the greatest health challenge of…

Vi, a leading telecom operator, has set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest notebook sentence using 23071 notebooks in its 'Be Someone's We' campaign. The company plans to donate over 23000+ notebooks to underprivileged students in Uttar Pradesh through the Ministry of Education. Over 700 people, including Vi employees and their families, and 500 underprivileged kids from various organizations, gathered at Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to create the world's largest notebook sentence, 'Be Someone's We', to promote inclusivity and togetherness. Vi will donate 23071 notebooks used in the creation to the Ministry of Education –…

The Open champion, Brian Harman, made a strong debut at the Hero World Challenge. First off the blocks he came back with a 5-under 67, which was matched by Tony Finau. The two were co-leaders after the first day. Woods played for the first time in eight months since the second round of the Augusta National, admitting to feeling' soreness' after a 3-over 75. Despite being in red numbers for the first 14 holes, he struggled to get back to 3-over, sometimes indicating a limp. Woods was playing well, but he consistently made immediate bogeys after each birdie, resulting in…

TATA AIA Life Insurance Ltd. has launched a host of new initiatives in North Bengal to promote life insurance and health insurance solutions, in line with theIRDAI vision of 'Insurance for All by 2047’. The initiative, which will be carried out through a Bimarath, aims to raise awareness about the benefits and importance of life insurance in five districts. The campaign will continue in December to reach other parts of North Bengal and the state. TATA AIA also organized free health check-up camps in these districts, with medical experts providing the reports. TATA AIA has also been executing digital and…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), registered sales of 17,818 units in November 2023 reporting a growth of 51%, compared the same month of 2022, where it had sold 11,765 units. While the company sold 16,924 units in domestic market, 894 units of The Urban Cruiser Hyryder were exported. TKM also undertook a weeklong maintenance shutdown from November 11-19, 2023 for up keeping of machinery and equipment to sustain operational efficiencies, maintain quality and safety. TKM's sales increased by 40% in 2023, reaching 2,10,497 units, marking a significant increase from 1,49,995 units in 2022, indicating a robust growth trajectory. Commenting on the…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the Toyota Shaale Arogya Program (TSAP) in Ramanagara district, focusing on child health and community well-being. Launched in 2019, TSAP is part of TKM's comprehensive approach to healthcare and hygiene awareness among government school students. The program involves comprehensive medical checkups for students, addressing issues like anemia, malnutrition, and visual and hearing impairments. Depending on the diagnosis, students are provided with corrective measures like spectacles, hearing aids, healthcare supplements, or referral to a tertiary healthcare center. Health and hygiene awareness sessions are also provided to equip students with the knowledge necessary for maintaining good…

Tiger Woods participated in his first semi-competitive round at the Pro-Am before the 2023 Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas. The field of 20 elite stars includes World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who aims to end his two-place run behind Viktor Hovland, who aims to win the Hero World Challenge three times in a row.  Woods returns to action for the first time since he withdrew after the second round of the Masters in Augusta this April. Woods, a five-time winner of the tournament, played his Pro-Am round with Hero MotoCorp Executive Chairman Dr. Pawan Munjal, marking a moment to…

Redefining customer excellence, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, commences deliveries of state-of-the-art Tata Prima VX tipper truck with top-of-the-line safety features. The feature-rich tipper is designed for higher productivity and with best-in-class conveniences and features for enhanced driver and vehicle safety. The Prima range of vehicles are now available in LX and VX trims, catering to the customer’s preferences and requirements. The Prima VX tipper is equipped with advanced features such as driver monitoring, automatic traction control, hill-start assist, multimode FE switch, camera-based park assist, in-built infotainment, fuel monitoring, pneumatically suspended driver seat, HVAC unit, engine brake, and…

IBM is investing in environmental sustainability in India, partnering with The University of Chicago Trust to scale water solutions through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. The initiative will benefit local communities, while a first-of-its-kind sustainability skills course is available for free through IBM SkillsBuild. These efforts aim to empower innovators and advance environmental sustainability, a crucial aspect of climate action in India. IBM is partnering with The University of Chicago Trust in India to develop water management solutions as part of its global social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM Vice President & Chief Impact Officer said, “With…