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Upstox, a leading Indian investment platform, has unveiled a suite of innovative features as part of its 'Invest Right, Invest Now' campaign, aiming to simplify and enhance the investing experience for users across India.The campaign focuses on educating users about the benefits of passive investing, specifically through SIPs in Index Funds. Upstox has reimagined its app features to offer a seamless, intuitive, and engaging investment process. New tools include Stock SIPs, Wealth Tracker, Gold, and Fixed Income, providing users with a holistic investing landscape. In response to the common challenges faced by new investors, Upstox has analyzed over 10,000 Mutual…

As winter approaches, it's crucial to stock up on essential groceries, and Amazon Fresh offers a convenient solution to meet these needs. Stay warm in the comfort of your home and get all your grocery essentials from Amazon Fresh’sWinter Store including hot chocolate, soups, granola bars and seasonal products like fresh fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, sweet corn, and pumpkin among others at the doorstep to create nourishing meals. Customers can also explore some exciting offers from popular brands such as Nivea, Vaseline, Del Monte, Ariel, ITC and Saffola among others at convenient delivery options from a single online…

Tata Motors has been implementing the 'LEAP (Learn Earn and Progress Programme)' for the past decade, providing sustainable livelihoods to unskilled youths from disadvantaged sections of society. The program, run under the Public-Private-Partnership Model, has grown from two institutes in 2013 to 60 institutes by 2022, with 1500 youth trained annually. The 12-month program, which focuses on inclusivity, has trained underprivileged youth from rural, urban, and semi-urban localities who have dropped out of school.Tata Motors serves as a knowledge partner, providing content for the training, while Industrial Training Institutes provide infrastructure. Dealers and TASSs provide on-job training and stipends to…

Nestlé India's Project Hilldaari, in collaboration with PLAN Foundation, Stree Mukti Sangathana, and Recity India Pvt Ltd, has developed inclusive waste management models in select Indian tourist cities over the past five years, currently operating in Ponda, Mussoorie, Mahabaleshwar, Munnar, Dalhousie, Darjeeling, and Palampur. Project Hilldaari in its existing locations across India has diverted more than 28,000 MT of waste from landfill through source segregation. 80% of source segregation has been achieved across more than 20,000 residential and commercial waste collection points.  Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India asserted, "I would like to…

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) have announced the launch of India's first fully integrated school of sustainability. The initiative, which aims to promote pedigree education, research, and outreach, will focus on multiple facets of sustainability, enabling India's goal of pursuing sustainable development. The Hon’ble Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the initiative. Global warming poses a serious threat to our existence, manifesting in untimely natural calamities, pollution, and biodiversity loss. To address this challenge, Kotak School of Sustainability will bring together departments and centers of excellence…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited ("KMBL"/Kotak) has partnered with peer-to-peer platform GetSetUp to offer senior citizens the Kotak Grand Savings Programme, providing access to thousands of health and wellness classes, events, and experiences. This initiative fosters genuine connections among senior citizens, allowing them to become part of a community. The National Statistical Office (NSO) predicts a 41% increase in India's elderly population from 138 million in 2021 to 194 million in 2031, according to the Elderly in India 2021 report. With the GetSetUp subscription, Kotak Grand customers participate in diverse experiences around lifelong learning organised through interactive and engaging classes.  Initially…

India ranks globally in Parkinson's disease research, according to a study by the Microbiome working group at MAHE's Enteric Diseases Division. This study delves into the link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's disease, a crucial aspect of understanding this neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting the elderly. Parkinson’s disease, characterized by symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and impaired balance, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. Currently, there is no cure, with treatments focusing on alleviating symptoms and improving life quality. Recent studies have highlighted the significant role of gut dysbiosis in the development and progression of Parkinson’s disease,…

Reliance General Insurance unveils "Reliance Health Global," a healthcare policy designed to make global healthcare accessible to Indians. The policy extends its protective embrace not only within India but across the world, ensuring a hassle-free experience for individuals accustomed to a global lifestyle and desire access to world-class healthcare services and infrastructure. Reliance Health Global offers comprehensive coverage for overseas treatment, including critical illnesses like Cancer and Bypass Surgery, as well as exceptional domestic coverage with unlimited sum-insured within India. The policy also includes travel, accommodation, and end-to-end Visa and Assistance Services, addressing emergencies such as Lost Passport or Emergency…

Tata Steel Kolkata 25K 2023 Event Ambassador Colin Jackson urged Indian athletes not to be intimidated by the hype and environment at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but to focus on their preparations. Colin, a 1988 Seoul Olympics silver medalist, referred to India as a "sleeping giant" in world athletics during the eighth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K in Kolkata. Jackson, who won two World Championship titles in 1993 and 1999, believes India's Tokyo Olympics hero Neeraj Chopra will give his best to defend his Javelin Gold at the Paris Olympics. Chopra is focused, committed, and has a clear perspective,…

Tally Solutions, India's top business management software provider, has launched TallyPrime 4.0 globally to cater to the evolving needs of the MSME Ecosystem. Tally Prime 4.0 is a new product launched to enhance the business management system (BMS) experience for business owners and end users. It aims for a 50% customer base growth and a 40% CAGR in the next 2-3 years, featuring intuitive dashboards, effortless data import from MS Excel, and WhatsApp for Business. TallyPrime 4.0 offers businesses the ability to utilize its existing reporting engine and new 'Intuitive Dashboards', providing unlimited visual data analysis that can be customized…