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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) recently held a successful road safety awareness campaign in Tulungia, Assam, involving over 1200 school students and staff members. The campaign, which included interactive activities like slogan writing, poster-making contests, road safety quizzes, and article writing competitions, aimed to raise awareness about road safety among children and youth. HMSI believes that early awareness of road safety can contribute to a safer society. Since its inception, HMSI has educated nearly 50,000 adults and children in the North-East region, focusing on responsible road usage and safe riding habits. HMSI is working towards achieving zero traffic collision…

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), has opened its second hotel in Gangtok, Bojoghari Sikkim. The 89-room hotel, located on Indra Bypass, offers a lean luxe design philosophy that allows guests to blend work and leisure in contemporary spaces. This hotel marks the debut of the Ginger brand in the city, the state’s capital and most important commercial hub. With this opening, IHCL is expanding in Sikkim and will now have three of its brands present in the state. The hotel is strategically situated on Indra Bypass, offering panoramic valley views and easy access to major tourist attractions. It features Qmin, an…

Candid Dusting Powder, a flagship product of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched a brand activation campaign in West Bengal to strengthen its brand connection and promote awareness in combating fungal and skin infections. The campaign was designed to create an unforgettable experience in busy, enclosed spaces where people often experience discomfort due to hot and humid conditions, leading to excessive sweating.  The Durga Pujo festivities in Kolkata provided the perfect backdrop for the activation, with fans installed at activation areas to offer relief from the heat and educate visitors about the adverse effects of sweat on skin health and Candid Powder's…

Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has announced an introductory price offer for bookings made until 30 November 2023 for the all-new Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift (Automated Manual Transmission). Launched at an aggressive INR 6,49,900 on 10 October 2023, the Magnite EZ-Shift is the most affordable AMT in the SUV, Sedan, and Hatchback segments, featuring a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission for easy driving. The Nissan Magnite 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine offers enhanced fuel efficiency of 19.35 kmpl for Manual and 19.70 kmpl for EZ-Shift variants, ensuring a smooth and efficient driving experience. Nissan has introduced the Magnite EZ-Shift in various variants, including the…

Dr. Vijay Kishore Reddy, a joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeon, discusses the use of robotic surgery for arthritis treatment. Unlike conventional surgery, which involves a physical assessment and X-ray, robotic knee replacement uses a detailed CT scan to create a three-dimensional model of the patient's knee. The surgeon and robot collaborate to create a surgical plan with higher accuracy. During the surgery, the robot assists the surgeon by placing arrays on the femur and tibia, allowing the robot and surgeon to know precisely where the knee is and how much bone to resects. The robot also provides guidance in ligament…

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has initiated the Training of Master Trainers & Assessors Program under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, aiming to empower artisans and craftsmen in specific trades as a strategic step towards implementation. The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) is hosting a five-day residential training program from November 6th to 10th, 2023, which will train 41 master trainers from 10 states, including Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, focusing on trades such as barber, tailor, mason, carpenter, doll & toy maker, and blacksmith.…

Snap Inc. held its inaugural APAC AR Day in Mumbai, India, to celebrate its leadership in Augmented Reality, its thriving AR creator community, and its commitment to democratizing AR for users and brands. The event saw Evan Spiegel, Snap CEO and Co-Founder, engage in a candid fireside chat with Snap APAC President Ajit Mohan as a part of Spiegel’s three-day trip to India. The discussion delved into the global adoption of AR by consumers and brands, India's burgeoning creative talent pool, the future of AR, and Snap's innovative approach to this technology. Evan Spiegel, Snap Inc. CEO and Co-Founder said,…

Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with Tata Motors to provide Supply Chain Finance Solutions to their passenger Electric Vehicle (EV) dealers. The bank currently offers inventory funding limits across its passenger and commercial vehicle businesses. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will enable the Bank to extend additional limits to the dealers exclusively for procurement of EVs from Tata Motors, through its subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML). Tata Motors, with a 73% market share in the Indian 4-wheeler EV market, is set to leverage a funding solution to boost EV adoption and provide dealers with finance for their business.…

Star Health and Allied Insurance, India's top health insurer, settled over Rs.14 crore in claims settlements in Guwahati over the past 15 months i.e. from April ‘22- June ‘23. The company paid over Rs.13 crore in claim settlements to network hospitals and around Rs.1 crore in claim settlement to non-network hospitals in the region. Star Health paid over Rs.12 crore in cashless claim settlements and Rs.2 crore in reimbursement claims in Guwahati between April 2022 and June 2023, ensuring all claims were settled within 2 hours, with most cases receiving initial authorization within 2 hours. The company ensures timely reimbursement…

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), a subsidiary of Mahindra, has launched the "Mahindra Jeeto Strong" with over 2,00000 satisfied Jeeto customers in the country. The Jeeto Strong, a successor to the Jeeto Plus, offers best-in-segment mileage, increased payload capacity, and additional features, priced at Rs.5.50 Lakh for diesel and Rs. 5.55 Lakh for CNG. The Jeeto Strong is set to revolutionize lastmile cargo transportation with a significantly higher payload capacity of 815 kg in diesel and 750 kg in CNG, thereby enhancing productivity.The vehicle has impressive best-in-segment mileage of 32.00 km/l in diesel and 35.00 km/kg in CNG, featuring…