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Sudden spike in COVID cases in M’laya; 40 new cases on Sunday

After a relative downslide over the past few weeks,there has been a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the last few days with 40 new cases detected on Sunday, taking the active cases to  137 in the State. Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said the new COVID-19 cases detected comprised of 26 in East Khasi Hills district, 11 in West Jaintia Hills district and three in Ri-Bhoi district.    With 92 active Covid-19 cases and 121 deaths, the East Khasi Hills, that includes state capitalShillong, is the most affected district.    War informed that four persons in East Khasi…
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Protests in Assam and Tripura against farm laws

Left parties and their front organisations on Saturday organised sit-in demonstrations instead of the ‘chakka jam’ against the three farm laws in Assam and Tripura. In Assam, the Communist Party of India-Marxist Central Committee member Suprakash Talukdar said that the Left parties along with the front organisations have organised sit-in protests at around 12 places across the BJP-ruled state. The protest demonstrations were held for several hours in every place expressing solidarity with the farmers and demanding immediate withdrawal of the three farm laws. “We would continue to organise different types of protests against the three farm legislations,” Talukdar told…
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Cancer Survivors Get-together in Siliguri

Cancer Survivors Get-together in Siliguri

A unique Cancer Survivors Get together has been organized by eminent Oncologist of North Bengal, Dr Saptarshi Ghosh of Siliguri Nursing Home in Siliguri 4 February. In the programme, organized on the occasion of World Cancer Day, the cancer survivors treated by Dr Ghosh attended and shared their pain and pathos, their struggle to come back in normal life after fighting with Cancer.  “Although the Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of June in USA, I thought of conducting this Survivors Program on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The main aim of the Survivors Program is…
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BigWing – Exclusive centre for Honda big bikes

BigWing – Exclusive centre for Honda big bikes

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) elevated the Go Riding spirit with the inauguration of premium big bike business vertical- the Honda BigWing in Siliguri at Top Plaza, Sevoke Road, Siliguri.  Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria said, “We are delighted to inaugurate BigWing in Siliguri. Through this new premium outlet, we aim to take Honda’s fun motorcycles closer to customers in Siliguri and bring to them our mid-size range of premium motorcycles.” Noteworthy, that Honda 2Wheelers India laid the foundation of its premium motorcycle business network with the…
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Shekhar Datta – new COO of OYO’s Weddingz.in

Shekhar Datta – new COO of OYO’s Weddingz.in

OYO Hotels & Homes has elevated Shekhar Datta, a young talented professional originally from Kolkata to VP & Chief Operating Officer, OYO’s Weddingz.in. OYO did it to keep its commitment to talent and recognise leaders, Shekhar has been a part of the OYO leadership team since August 2019. In his first role as the Revenue Head for OYO LIFE (co-living business), he helped establish the online and offline demand engines for the vertical. Since February 2020, he has been responsible for leading the Franchise business for North. Under Shekhar's leadership, the Franchise business in North has continued to consolidate in…
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Sony introduces ultra-slim subwoofer

Sony introduces ultra-slim subwoofer

Sony India launched a latest addition to the category of in-car offerings with the new XS-AW8 compact powered subwoofer. The new XS-AW8 subwoofer will be available across Sony authorized dealers, car accessories shops and car showrooms across India from 1st February 2021 onwards. It is priced at Rs 19,990. This powerful subwoofer offers great audio in a compact and versatile form factor. The new XS-AW8 subwoofer allows one to gain bass without losing car space, providing hassle-free punch to the music in any sized car. The slim design of XS-AW8 allows easy installation in restricted spaces and fills the car…
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Britannia Good Day to give away laptops to children

Britannia Good Day to give away laptops to children

A good technology device is no longer a luxury but a necessity for children to learn from home. It sparked the thought of the Britannia Good Day Learn from Home campaign whereby children stand a chance to win laptops free every hour, for 2 months. The largest brand of Britannia, Good Day rolled out the campaign with a nationwide TV and Print blitzkrieg. The thematic TVC captures the inseparable bond of school friendships and the joy of learning together. The film showcases two friends who are reunited while schooling from home, thanks to Britannia Good Day. As one boy wins a…
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HDFC Life’s term plan – Click 2 Protect Life

HDFC Life’s term plan – Click 2 Protect Life

One of India's leading life insurers, HDFC Life has launched its latest flagship term product Click 2 Protect Life. The non-linked, non-participating, individual term plan has been designed to cater to the changing needs in the different life stages of an individual. HDFC Life’s Click 2 Protect Life offers three main options: (1) Life & Critical Illness Auto-balance, (2) Life Protect option and (3) Income Plus option. All options include both fixed and whole life covers. Add-on features like Return of Premiums, Waiver of Premiums on CI, Accidental Death Benefit and premium payment frequency alteration are available for some options. 
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Vi users to access the content library of VOOT Select

Vi users to access the content library of VOOT Select

In a bid to provide enriched entertainment to its customers, Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced a strategic partnership with VOOT Select, to offer premium content on its digital platform - Vi Movies and TV app. Under this partnership customers of Vodafone Idea can now enjoy the curated content offering of VOOT Select, with a seamless viewing experience on their Smartphones. Aiming to strengthen current content offering on Digital platform- Vi Movies & TV app, the partnership will give customers access to hours of exclusive content pieces from Voot Select. Vi customers will now have full access to watch premium Hindi Shows of Colors & MTV. Vi users can also enjoy a…
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Three simple ways to alleviate stress

Three simple ways to alleviate stress

Due to anxiety, job cuts, salary cuts, health concerns, and an increasingly volatile environment, stress levels amongst Indians are high. Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, Sheela Krishnaswamy shared three simple tips which when followed regularly can help alleviate stress. These are: (1) Focus on maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet, always, (2) De-stress with exercise and (3) Break from screen-time. “People tend to eat less healthy food during stressful times. This could be changed by reaching out to more nutritious options like fruits or sprouts or almonds or muesli or an omelet or a piece of bitter chocolate to satisfy a…
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