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Dev Diwali was celebrated with great pomp in Kashi, the world's oldest religious city. The Uttar Pradesh government illuminated the ghats with 12 lakh lamps, decorated the Baba Vishwanath temple with 11 tonnes of flowers, and organized a grand laser show at the Ganga gate of Srikashi Vishwanath Dham. Over 8 lakh tourists from India and abroad participated in the event. Hotels, guest houses, boats, barges, yachts, and cruises were sold out for the event. A laser show was organized on historical buildings along the ghats, displaying the story of the oldest Sanatan Dharma. Speakers were installed on the ghats…

India's Yamaha Motor has opened two new "Blue Square" outlets in West Bengal. These new Yamaha exclusive outlets are launched under the banner of 'EssemTekno Services' in Andul, Howrah, and 'Wheel Movers' in Kalyani.These outlets, under the banner of 'Blue Square', aim to provide a superior end-to-end experience for customers through a highly personalized approach. The outlets, which are designed to instill a sense of pride in being associated with a global brand deeply rooted in international motorsports, are branded with the words "Blue" representing the brand's proud racing legacy and "Square" symbolizing a curated platform for customers to connect…

India's leading evening and occasion wear brand, Soch, has opened its first store in Siliguri, West Bengal. The store, located at Central Park Hotel Building, offers a spacious 1350 sqft retail space, showcasing its diverse collection of ethnic wear. The store will offer the vibrant festive collection "Tyohaar," which blends traditional and modern aesthetics. Customers can expect a diverse range of classic and contemporary collections, including sarees, churidar sets, dress, kurtas, lehengas, and fusion wear. Co-founder and CEO Vinay Chatlani expressed excitement about the store's launch and its aim to provide an unmatched shopping experience for the fashionable women of…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has topped the claim settlement ratio among private sector life insurers in Q2-Financial Year 2024, with a claim settlement ratio of 98.14%. The company had the best claim settlement ratio of 97.9% in Q1FY 2024, demonstrating its commitment to delivering on promises made to customers and their families.  Significantly, for the Financial Year 2023, the Company’s claim settlement ratio was 98.7%, with an average time taken to settle a genuine death claim of 1.2 days. This ensures the claimants get immediate access to the claim amount. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has the highest claim settlement ratio…

India's leading OTC antacid brand, ENO, has launched its first-of-its-kind chewable antacid, ENO Chewy Bites, in two delicious flavors, Tangy Lemon and Zesty Orange. ENO Chewy Bites is an innovation tailored to modern lifestyles, offering fast and effective relief from acidity in various locations such as airports, stations, restaurants, and malls. The product contains natural ingredients and 1000 mg of Khatika Churna, which works on acidity within 1 minute. ENO Chewy Bites are gentle on the stomach and can be consumed by adults and children above 12 years of age. It is available in three SKUs: Single pillow pouch, pack…

Soon after introducing a slew of new and segment-first features in the Kushaq and Slavia, Škoda Auto India has announced a new, exclusive version of both these cars. Christened the Elegance Edition, both cars will be produced in a limited amount and will be available exclusively with the 1.5 TSI engine. The Elegance Edition of the Kushaq and Slavia is a unique and exclusive model from Škoda Auto India, featuring a classic Deep Black paint, rich chrome elements, a Chrome Lower Door Garnish, and a calligraphic 'Elegance' inscription on the B-pillars. The Kushaq has a 17-inch VEGA Dual Tonealloy design,…

Amazon India has launched Aurora, a program aimed at leveraging the unique talents of individuals with learning disabilities and providing meaningful, sustained employment. The program, which began with a pilot with Sol's ARC, a non-profit organization in Mumbai, has already employed over 35 associates at Amazon's fulfillment center, sortation center, and delivery station area. Amazon India plans to onboard more people with learning disabilities this year. The program also focuses on building groundwork and support mechanisms, such as increasing employee awareness and inspiring employees to be allies to those with learning disabilities.  Amazon India's Director – HR Operations, Liju Thomas,…

The wedding season unfurls as a vibrant and joyous period, adorned with a kaleidoscope of colors, rituals, and festivities.Embrace the essence of this celebratory time with Amazon Fashion’s Wedding Store – your go-to destination for the upcoming wedding season. We offer a wide range of styles and trends for brides and grooms to wear this wedding season. Brides can choose from elegant lehengas, comfortable sandals, trendy bags, and more, while grooms can choose from elegant sherwanis, traditional Juttis, and stylish watches to complete their look. The Wedding Store offers a wide range of over 45,000 latest styles from 150+ renowned…

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB) has partnered with Water.org, a non-profit organization that provides affordable financing for safe water and sanitation. The partnership aims to help India's high population access these services. Water.org will assist Ujjivan SFB in identifying areas needing financing for clean water and hygienic sanitation, providing technical assistance, market assessment, IEC material development, and monitoring and evaluation support. To support the cause, ujjivan SFB will offer loans starting from ₹6,000 to ₹1,00,000 to enable customers to construct or renovate water and sanitation facilities. Last year, Ujjivan SFB disbursed over 5,000 Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) loans worth…

Seagram's Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, a pioneer in India's short film format, presents Select Films and Select Conversations. The platform has won six Filmfare awards and Oscar qualifications, making it the largest destination for short films in India. The interactive activation platform aims to foster a creative environment for artists in two unique formats, hosted by Mandira Bedi. The Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films will be launched in two formats: On-Ground, a live event in Gurugram, Kolkata, and Pune, featuring dynamic Indian film artists, and On-Air, a unique chat show featuring five prominent film industry…