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16 Jul

5 more deaths in Assam floods

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According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 3,218 villages and localities in 27 of the state’s 33 districts are still affected by flooding on Assam. Nearly 4 million people continued to be affected by floods in Assam on Thursday, which saw five more deaths due to drowning-taking the tally this season to 71. Five deaths due to drowning-2 in Morigaon reported during the day. The state has also recorded 26 deaths, due to landslides caused by heavy rains, since May. Over 49,000 people displaced by flood waters are at present taking shelter in 748 relief camps set up in…

16 Jul

Amitabh Bachchan devotes himself to God as he continues to battle Covid-19 in the hospital.

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Amitabh Bachchan devotes himself to God as he continues to battle Covid-19 in the hospital Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently admitted in the hospital as he battles Covid-19, recently took to social media to share a post dedicated to the god. While fans have been praying for the legendary actor and his family for a speedy recovery, Big B has been keeping his fans updatedTaking to Instagram, he shared a picture of the god and wrote "ईश्वर के चरणों में समर्पित 🙏" as he devotes himself to the almighty.

16 Jul

Bandhan Bank grows stronger – now has 2.03 crore customers

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Bandhan Bank today announced the results of the first quarter of financial year 2020 - 21. The Bank’s total business grew 24.99% year-on-year to reach Rs.1,34,941 crores. The Bank started operations in FY15-16 and will complete five years of operations in August this year. In just 5 years, the Bank has 4,559 banking outlets through which it serves 2.03 crore customers. The total number of employees working at Bandhan Bank stands at 41563. The Bank’s deposit book grew 35.30% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The total deposits now stand at Rs.60,610 crore. The current account + savings…

16 Jul

Amway India hosts a webinar with FICCI

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Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, partnered with FICCI to host a webinar on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the North-East post-COVID-19 era. The webinar was attended by Ashish Phookan, Chairman, FICCI Assam State Council, Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland and Ronn Pakrashi, Chairman- sub-committee of agro-food processing, FICCI Assam state council amongst others. The special digital event focused on the emerging opportunities created by various industries in the region with the rise of the gig economy in the current scenario. Rajat Banerji, Mentor, FICCI Direct Selling Task Force and Vice-President -…

16 Jul

Fan’s flooded social media with birthday wishes to Katrina Kaif

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Katrina Kaif needs no introduction as the mesmerising actress has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood by delivering back to back stunning performances. She has come a long way since her debut in 2003 has starred in several blockbuster hits.Not only has Katrina evolved as an actor in front of the silver screen but has also proved herself as one of the most bankable actresses in B-town.Fans flooded her social media with birthday wishes

16 Jul

RLG India’s Clean to Green Campaign Commences E-waste Collection Program in Five New Cities This Year

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Under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and in line with the Digital India movement, RLG India drives the Clean to Green campaign to encourage safe and responsible disposal of electronic waste (e-waste). Through the campaign, RLG India reinforces its commitment towards building a sustainable and greener environment and preventing the poisoning of our ecosystem due to the flow of e-waste into landfills. Ms. Radhika Kalia, MD, RLG India, who drives the Clean to Green campaign, said, “Under this program, we acquire discarded and unwanted electronic products and recycle them to protect the environment. The e-waste…

16 Jul

Unilever to provide hygiene kits to OYO

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OYO Hotels & Homes has partnered with Unilever to enhance OYO’s ‘Sanitised Stays’ initiative with the help of Unilever’s leading home and personal hygiene brands which will be used in the cleaning and disinfecting of OYO properties. With the Centre’s decision to open hotels in a phased manner, under Unlock 1.0, OYO has begun welcoming guests across multiple states from June 8, 2020 onwards. With higher hygiene standards, minimal-touch services, and enhanced credibility topping the list of customer requirements, Unilever’s R&D team will work with OYO to co-create Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning to maximise the positive effects of Unilever…

16 Jul

GIA India presents Knowledge Webinar

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A Knowledge Webinar on “The Big 3 – Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald” was presented by GIA India recently for members of the Bangiya Swarna Shilpi Samity in Hanschara (West Bengal). More than 45 members from the association attended this webinar to learn important information about the three gemstones. The webinar taught the participants about laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips. GIA India Instructor Mohit Agrawal shared insights on the colours, qualities, sources and treatments for rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Sales, GIA India, said, “In the past, GIA India has…

16 Jul

Shiv Nadar University’s DSAB Program

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Shiv Nadar University, recognized as an Institution of eminence (IoE) by the Government of India, launched a new online certificate program in Data Sciences and Analytics for Business (DSAB). This unique and intensive 14-week program, which will be delivered online, will commence from the 3rd week of July, 2020. The DSAB program will cover essential concepts of statistics and econometrics required for modelling, exploratory data analysis and data manipulation by using different tools, predictive modelling, machine learning, prescriptive modelling, text mining and neural networks. This program will help students develop essential technical skills with tools including SQL, Python, TensorFlow, Tableau…

15 Jul

Google to pick 7.7 pc stake in Jio for Rs 33,737 crore.

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Google will pick up 7.7% stake in Reliance Industries’ technology venture for ₹33,737 crore, richest Indian Mukesh Ambani said on Wednesday. “We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest ₹33,737 crores for a 7.7% stake in Jio Platforms,” Mr. Ambani said at the company’s annual general meeting. This takes the cumulative fund raising by Reliance in less than three months to ₹2,12,809 crore, he said. This would be a rare instance of two FANG — Facebook, Apple, Netflix, Google —…