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Sony AATH, a popular Bengali entertainment channel, is set to celebrate Mahalaya with a day-long programming line-up titled 'MahalayarMahautsab', aimed at keeping the festive spirit alive. On October 14, 2023, Sony AATH will air a special Mahalaya program called 'MahalayarMahautsab' from 05:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Mahalaya, a significant day in the Bengali calendar, marks the start of Devi Paksha and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Sony AATH has curated a special segment 'MahalayarMahautsab' for the Durga Puja festival, focusing on Goddess Parvati's transformation into Goddess Katyayani and her fight against demonic forces. The segment begins with Debir Dashrupat, discussing…

Siliguri/ Asansol/ Guwahati: Tata Group's e-commerce platforms - Tata CLiQ, Tata CLiQ Luxury, and Tata CLiQ Palette are hosting their annual 10.10 sale from October 6th. The sale offers attractive discounts on a wide range of categories, including fashion, beauty, accessories, footwear, jewelry, and more. Shoppers can enjoy up to 85% off on popular brands, free shipping, additional coupons, and bank offers. Tata CLiQ focuses on fashion, offering curated collections from top brands with discounts ranging from 30-80% off for men's apparel and up to 70% off for men's footwear. Women's wear also features discounts of up to 70% off.…

Ajmal Perfumes is offering a festive promotion allowing customers to curate a box of their favorite fragrances with additional guaranteed benefits at all Pantaloons stores. Ajmal Perfumes is offering curated gift sets for the festive season at a minimum purchase of INR 1,500 in Pantaloons stores, and an Ultimate Festive Offer of UPTO 50% off on select products. Ajmal Perfumes is a fragrance company that specializes in crafting exquisite fragrances that evoke intimate memories and open the senses of distant worlds. Their fragrances have an uncanny ability to linger in the olfactory, making them synonymous with crafting memories for over…

Avidii, an on-demand EdTech platform, has launched an Olympiad for marginalized communities in Assam, spanning 500 schools across the state. The event, facilitated by renowned institutions like Scordemy, Lalan Coaching Classes, School on Web, and School e-diary, will be seamless. The top performers in over 1000+ schools in Assam will be provided with financial support. The Olympiad is specifically tailored for school students who aspire to pursue careers in engineering, medicine and government services. The focus is on students who face socio-economic disadvantage and limited access to quality education. By addressing the educational and socio-economic gaps, the Olympiad aims to…

Flipkart, a leading e-commerce platform, is at the forefront of delivering exceptional value to its customers during festive season. They offer a wide selection of both premium and affordable smartphones and have introduced various initiatives to cater to the evolving smartphone needs of customers.During their ‘Big Billion Days’, Flipkart provides value and convenience to millions of Indian customers, MSMEs, artisans, brands, and the wider ecosystem. They leverage insights from over 500 million registered customers to offer the most relevant products on their platform. Flipkart makes premium smartphones more accessible with deals from sellers, payment options like no-cost EMI, and exchange…

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is actively participating in Special Campaign 3.0 to improve workspace management, enhance productivity, and address pending issues. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at decluttering and enhancing efficiency within national institutes, organizations, research councils, subordinate entities, and its own premises. Starting on October 2, 2023, Special Campaign 3.0 focuses on improving space management and workplace experience, aiming to maintain high standards of cleanliness and operational excellence, marking a significant step forward in the company's journey. MSDE is committed to resolving pending matters during Special Campaign 3.0, focusing on efficiency and accountability. Secretary Shri…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, reaffirmed its commitment to cardiovascular health by collaborating with over 1200 healthcare professionals from 420+ hospitals and clinics in India for their "Take Charge @18" campaign. The initiative saw 410 awareness rallies organized during September, which was observed as "World Heart Month." According to the World Heart Report 2023, CVDs are the leading cause of mortality and amount to about a third of all global deaths. The World Health Organization (2016) reports that Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including Cardiovascular Diseases, account for 60% of total adult deaths in India, with CVDs accounting for over…

CEAT Ltd., India's top tyre manufacturer, has been awarded the Deming Grand Prize, making it the first tyre brand globally to receive this prestigious distinction in 2023. The Deming Grand Prize is awarded to organizations that have maintained and improved their Total Quality Management (TQM) practices for over three years. CEAT has been on this journey for over fifteen years and was the first tyre company outside Japan to win the prize in 2017. Deming Grand was institutionalized in 1969 and is one of the longstanding quality awards presented by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) for excellence…

Prof. Dr. Sunita Samal, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist, is a consultant at Apollo Women's Hospital in Chennai, specialising in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Samal is a former HOD at SRM Medical College Hospital, Kattan Kuttur; a former professor at MGMC & RI, Pondicherry; and a 16-year UG&PG teacher at DNB Faculty. Dr. Sunita Samal is from Apollo Women's Hospitals in Chennai. She is doing OPD at Midnapur on October 14 and Naihati on October 15 and visits there every 3 months.  She has special interest in laparoscopy, hysteroscopic and vaginal surgeries, high-risk obstetrics, basic fertility, and medical education.…

On October 6th, 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held its first Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) in Guwahati to implement the Technical Cooperation Project for Bamboo Use Promotion in the Northeast region. The JCC included representatives from the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region, NECBDC, Northeast Centre for Technology Application and Reach, the Embassy of Japan, JICA, and academia like the National Institute of Design (NID) Assam to familiarize themselves with JICA experts' activities and set goals for the project's completion by 2025. The bamboo industry is gaining global attention, offering North-eastern India a chance to become a key…