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The New India Foundation (NIF) announced the commencement of applications for the 2nd round of the NIF Translation Fellowships to be awarded in 2024. Aimed at encouraging translations from important non-fiction works in Indian languages into English, the NIF Translation Fellowships will showcase the country’s rich history through its diverse languages and literary knowledge traditions. Applications will be open from September 20 and the deadline for submissions is December 31. The first round of the Fellowships (awarded to Bangla, Kannada and Marathi) are all slated for publication by 2025. These three significant translations will supplement the 32 books already published…

Nissan, the Official Partner of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, is bringing the tournament's excitement to cricket fans in India through the official tournament Trophy Tour, which began on 27 June 2023. The trophy will be displayed in major shopping malls in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, allowing 360-degree photo opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate Nissan’s long-standing partnership with the ICC and engage with the greatest symbol of cricketing glory, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy. Nissan has launched the Nissan Magnite KURO Special Edition, a premium, imposing, and stylish vehicle, in honor of the…

Seagram's Royal Stag is thrilled to announce the launch of aninnovative and immersive AI-led fan experience ‘A BILLION FILMS FOR A BILLION FANS.’The campaign features three of India’s most talismanic cricketers, team captain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Surya Kumar Yadav. Fueling the larger-than-life emotions associated with cricket, the brand aims to ignite a whole new generation of young cricket fans, many of whom are witnessing their first World Cup in India as adults. Kartik Mohindra, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard India stated, “Royal Stag aims to share the electric atmosphere in the stadium with cricket fans across the world.…

Amazon.in has launched Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) in India, allowing sellers to streamline their fulfillment operations and improve customer experience. This service leverages Amazon's global presence, advanced fulfillment centers, and logistics capabilities to handle orders from various sales channels, including their own websites. MCF democratizes customer order fulfilment and expands sellers' market reach in India, leveraging Amazon's coverage of 100% of India's serviceable pin codes, thereby opening up new business opportunities. Amazon's Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) simplifies the order fulfilment process for sellers by automating off-Amazon orders, tracking them, and generating tax invoices. This streamlines operations, enhances customer experience, and increases sales.…

UTI AMC, a leading asset manager in the country, is set to launch 29 new Financial Centers across all locations on 29 September 2023, marking a significant expansion in its distribution reach. This strategic move reflects UTI AMC's commitment to providing better financial services and accessibility to investors, further strengthening our presence in the financial industry across India. UTI Mutual Fund (UTI MF) has announced the opening of a new UTI Financial Centre (UFC) at Jalpaiguri. The new UFC will be opening at Ground Floor, Sunny Apartment, Club Road, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Pin – 735101, Telephone No:8879408722. Imtaiyazur Rahman, MD…

Prior to the next Big Billion Days, Flipkart highlighted the success stories of entrepreneurs who have thrived with the support of Flipkart's annual flagship event - The Big Billion Days. It emphasizes Flipkart's significant role in transforming these businesses, offering market insights, digital upskilling, and e-commerce opportunities. The narrative underscores the dedication and potential of these entrepreneurs, portraying The Big Billion Days as a catalyst for their success. Four entrepreneurs' stories are featured: (1) Alok Verma, owner of 'Hasty Toes' in Agra, started with a small team and envisions growth and success through The Big Billion Days. (2) Shyam, from…

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) and TotalEnergies have agreed to establish a new joint venture, equally owned by both companies, with a 1,050 MW portfolio. This portfolio will comprise a mix of already operational (300 MW), under construction (500 MW) & under development assets (250 MW) with a blend of both solar & wind power. AGEL will contribute to the JV the assets and TotalEnergies an equity investment of 300 MUS$ which will further support their development.Thanks to this new transaction, TotalEnergies will reinforce its strategic alliance with AGEL and support the company in becoming the Indian leader of renewable…

SBI Life Insurance, a trusted private life insurer in India, has signed a bancassurance pact with the State Bank of Sikkim (SBS) at the bank’s headquarters in Gangtok, Sikkim, to make comprehensive insurance solutions accessible to residents of Sikkim. Ensuring greater reach and penetration, the partnership will see an extensive distribution network of the State Bank of Sikkim spread across the state and offer SBI Life’s diverse range of protection, wealth creation, and savings insurance products to its customers. This partnership will empower customers to address their complete financial needs under one roof, making insurance products more accessible and affordable.The…

UTI Asset Management Company, one of India's largest asset managers, is expanding its distribution reach with the launching of 29 new Financial Centers across 29 cities in a single day. UTI Mutual Fund has announced the opening of a new UTI Financial Centre at Nagaon. The new UFC will be opening at R.R.B ROAD. Haibargaon, District: Nagaon, State: Assam, PIN Code: 782002, Telephone No: 8657967277. The new offices will be inaugurated on 29 September 2023, demonstrating UTI AMC's commitment to providing better financial services and accessibility to investors. Mr. Imtaiyazur Rahman, MD and CEO stated, “We are constantly stepping up…

Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), a single specialty healthcare delivery platform, has acquired a majority stake in the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), India's largest single specialty hospital network. AHH plans to invest 600cr in the company through primary and secondary infusions. This acquisition marks AHH's expansion into a fourth speciality, making it the largest and only single speciality healthcare delivery platform in India and the Asian sub-continent. AHH, launched in 2017, has scaled enterprises in Oncology, Women & Children's, and IVF & Fertility, all achieving leadership positions within their respective domains. In 2013, AINU, established by top Urologists…