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Volkswagen Passenger Cars India strengthens its presence in East India with the inauguration of two new touchpoints in the city of Kolkata. The newly inaugurated touchpoints will be operated under the adept leadership of Mr. Rajiv Sanghvi, Managing Director, PPS Group. The city of Kolkata now comprises of four sales touch points and three service facilities that will serve the discerning Indian customer. With the addition of two new touchpoints in Kolkata, Volkswagen presents its young and fresh product portfolio – India’s safest SUVW, the Taigun, striking & exhilarating Virtus and the global best-seller, Volkswagen Tiguan. The product portfolio stands…

 Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, as part of its continuing efforts under the Samarth program, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with West Bengal State Rural Livelihood Mission (WBSRLM) - Department of Panchayat & Rural Development, Government of West Bengal. The partnership aims to empower women self-help groups (SHGs), artisans, and weavers in the state with sustainable economic growth by enabling national market access. Flipkart Samarth and WBSRLM will encourage entrepreneurship among SHGs, facilitate  their onboarding on to the Flipkart marketplace, and handhold them as they develop the capabilities to leverage the digital medium for new business and trade…

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has signed a definitive agreement with its fully owned subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd. For operation of 1500 electric buses in the city of New Delhi. Tata Starbus EV is an indigenously developed vehicle with superior design and best-in-class features for sustainable and comfortable commute. Mr. Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, TML CV Mobility Solutions Limited said, “Our relationship with DTC, which stands strong for over a decade, is based on the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation and this order will further strengthen it. We are…

Piramal Foundation has announced the call for applications for Gandhi Fellowship. Gandhi Fellowship, an initiative of Piramal Foundation, is a 2-year program for the youth to work at the grassroots of India and acquire in-depth experience across areas of Public Health, Education, Climate Change and Digitization. The Fellowship endeavors to mould self-motivated youth across the country into becoming leaders of tomorrow by providing them an opportunity to make a difference on the ground.  which are further customized according to the aspirational path identified, enabling Fellows to realise their aspirations on the firm foundation of on-ground and grass root public realities.…

CA Pawan Kumar Patodia, Kolkata’s renowned industrialist, sports entrepreneur and philanthropist, was recently sworn in as a Board Member of the Gandhi Mandela Foundation on 17-12-2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The oath was administered by Justice KG Balakrishnan (Former Chief Justice of India & Former Chairman of NHRC, Jury Chairman Gandhi Mandela Award). Other esteemed dignitaries who graced the occasion included Justice Gyan Sudha Misra (Former Supreme Court Judge of India, Jury Vice-Chairman Gandhi Mandela Award), ShriShyamJaju (Former National Vice-President, BJP &National PresidentGMF), Adv Nandan Jha(Secretary General, GMF) and Adv Sudhakar Dwivedi (National Secretary, GMF). Other individuals who took…

RLG Systems India has announced the company’s awareness and collection strategy for FY22-23 by introducing Awareness and Collection Drive programme under its flagship campaign, Clean to GreenTM (C2G). Under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Digital India, our main objective is to reach out to a diverse audience including educational institutions, corporations, bulk consumers, retailers, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), dealers, and informal sector, spreading the word about the Dos, Don’ts and hazards associated with E-Waste. This campaign shall be spreading awareness to the end users with an objective of ‘SafeEwaste Collection and Disposal’.  On ground, C2G…

In a series of orders issued against individual establishments in December 2022, the Bombay High Court has restrained the use of copyright-protected sound recordings of Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL) without a license by hundreds of popular commercial establishments like Hotels, Resorts, Lounges, Pubs, Clubs, Bars etc. such as Xeco Media LLP (Discover Resorts), Digi1 Electronics, The Bar Stock Exchange, Snow World Entertainment, Adyar Gate Hotels, Byke Hospitality, Siddhivinayak Hospitality, FML Hospitality, Sai Silks (Kalamandir), AmbujaNeotia Holdings, GRT Hotels and Resorts and their outlets across the country. The recent court orders assume great significance, as the order applies to all usage…

The fifth day of the Festival, and the enthusiasm is riding high! It is heartening to see people queuing up to see theatrical productions, enjoy music, stare pensively at art installations, learn some history and tips for cooking and culinary activities, and embrace all forms of art and culture.                                                 Organised for nine days and spread across 14+ venues with over 120+ programs, the festival is being held in association with GMR and supported by the Government of Goa, the Corporation of The City of Panaji, the Directorate of Art and Culture, Goa, the Entertainment Society of Goa, the Goa…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven, global pharmaceutical company has launched the first triple fixed-dose combination of Teneligliptin with Pioglitazone and Metformin in India. Teneligliptin is a widely used DPP4 inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitor). This FDC has been launched under the brand name Zita®-PioMet, and containsTeneligliptin (20 mg) + Pioglitazone (15 mg) + Metformin (500mg/1000mg) in a sustained release (SR) formulation. This offers patients with Type 2 diabetes the convenience of once daily dosing to improve their glycemic control and achieve the targeted HbA1c within 24 weeks. On the occasion of the launch, Alok Malik, EVP & Business Head…