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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) India marked a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability ambitions with the biggest showcase of electric machines in India at Excon 2023, South Asia’s largest Construction Equipment event. The company showcased a comprehensive range of electric and other machines alongside innovative service solutions, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to empowering customers and providing them with the tools necessary to achieve their productivity and sustainability goals. Volvo CE is promoting sustainable operations in mining, material handling, steel, cement, and urban infrastructure sectors. The company has launched India's first grid-connected electric excavator, EC500 Electric, and the L120…

HDFC Life has introduced HDFC Life Click 2 Achieve, a guaranteed savings life insurance plan designed to protect loved ones' futures and achieve financial objectives. The plan offers guaranteed immediate income as early as the next policy month, is flexible, allowing customization to receive early income, long-term income, lump sum, or period lump sum, and offers customizable levels of protection with flexible sum assured and rider benefits. HDFC Life Click 2 Achieve offers unique features such as the ability to design cashflows, reduce inflation impact on income, grow survival benefits at a rate of Savings Bank account + 1.5%, and…

The 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival concluded on December 10th with a cultural extravaganza and grand opening ceremony. Ms Melinda Pavek, United States Consul General and Dr Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner were the Honoured Guests. Shri Temjin Imna Along, Minister Tourism and Higher Education, Nagaland Co-Hosted the grand finale. The 10 days culminated into an enlightening partnership of the organisers with Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) as Health and Hygiene Partner. The sculpture "5 Ethos of Growing Up" by Sushank Kumar, based on the five pillars of inclusion, protection, consent, equity, and awareness, was inaugurated…

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chargezone, Glida, Statiq, and Zeon to enhance India's charging infrastructure, building on their existing presence in the ecosystem and TPEM's unique telematics insights, which support over 1.15 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads. TPEM will actively assist the four CPOs in installing chargers at locations most frequented by its EV owners and share insights on how the chargers are being used to help understand and enhance customer experience. India's leading charging point operators, Chargezone, Glida, Statiq, and Zeon, have a network of nearly 2,000 charging points across…

Cummins Group in India (“Cummins”) will showcase its Make in India engine solutions for off-highway construction operations at CII EXCON 2023 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), showcasing next-generation fuel-agnostic, sustainable, and robust engine solutions. Cummins is introducing two fuel-efficient and low-emission engines, the Legend L10 and M15, designed for the construction industry in India. These engines are built on a fuel-agnostic architecture and feature clean diesel, renewable fuel, and green hydrogen. Cummins also offers indigenous products tailored to the Indian market, with a reliable and extensive pan-India network for aftermarket parts and services. Speaking on Cummins participation in…

In a resounding success, Sony BBC Earth concludes the third edition of ‘Earth In Focus’, a month-long photography contest that beckoned participants of all skill levels to encapsulate the essence of India through the art of photography. The contest, featuring subcategories such as Wildlife, Portraits, and Monuments, received an astounding 6030 entries, with an impressive 124,490 votes during the public voting phase. The top 15 photographers in the Monuments, Portraits, and Wildlife categories were selected by eminent photographer and industry stalwartMr. Supreet Sahoo. Arun Kumar, Luqmaan Zeerak, and Dhruv Shilpi emerged as the winners in the Monuments, Portraits, and Wildlife…

ITC Sunrise Pure has launched the 'Agragamini' campaign, a collaboration with Assam Startup and AIIDC to celebrate and recognize women entrepreneurs in Assam. The campaign will recognize 10 women entrepreneurs of Assam who have contributed significantly to creating livelihoods for others. A video series was launched which showcases their inspiring journeys and visionary ideas, highlighting their resilience, hard work, and commitment.  Mr. Piyush Mishra, Business Head of Sunrise Pure Spices, expressed the brand's commitment to empowering women through its products and initiatives. A video series was launched in the presence of Sri Bimal Borah, the Hon'ble Minister of Industries, Commerce…

Franklin Industries Ltd, a Gujarat-based agriculture commodity trading company, has announced a strategic move to diversify its business operations into contract farming, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve performance and drive sustained growth. The company anticipates strategic expansion to enhance its market position and provide value to shareholders by introducing new growth and profitability opportunities. The company's board meeting on 27 November recommended dividing one equity share of face value of Rs. 10 into 10 equity shares of Rs. 1, keeping the paid-up capital intact. The decision was made to hold the Extra Ordinary General Meeting on 28…

The 8th edition of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival in Guwahati began with the Assam-made Hindi movie 'Kooki', produced by Dr.Junmoni Devi Khound under the banner of Niri Media OPC Private Limited. The movie tells the story of a non-Assamese girl's life struggle, love story, and various obstacles, showcasing different elements of Assamese culture. Ritisha Khound, the lead actress, was applauded for her brave and challenging acting skills. The film stars many established Bollywood actors and Assamese artists, including Ritisha Khound, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sarma, Ritu Shivpuri, Devoleena Bhattacharya, Bodhisatwa Sarma, Kamal Lochan, Bibhuti Bhushan Hazarika, Preeti Kangkana, and Ranjib…

Dr. S.RAMKUMAR, MBBS MD DM (AIIMS) DNB(Diabetes & Endocrinology) MNAMS FDIAB(NZ) FECSM (Europe), is a Diabetes and thyroid consultant at Apollo Hospitals. Provide Super-specialist Consultation for Diabetes, Thyroid, Obesity, Sexual Medicine, Puberty, Osteoporosis, Growth and Hormones.  Dr. S.RAMKUMAR will be available on Sunday 17th December 2023, Apollo Hospitals (Chennai) information centre: 4 no, Bijoy Nagar, po- Naihati, dist-24 pgs(n)wb Jeevan deep poly clinic State bank building. For booking an appointment & registration Please call: 79804 49139.