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10 Jul

Indian textile industry gears up for innovation at Gartex Texprocess India 2024

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The Indian textile industry is gearing up for Gartex Texprocess India 2024, from 1st to 3rd August at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The event will highlight innovations and sustainable production, featuring over 600 brands from seven countries, including major Indian names like AT Inks and Aura Technologies, and international players like Brother and Dupont. The Indian textile market, projected to grow at a 10% CAGR to USD 350 billion by 2030, has seen a recent export surge of 9.59% in May 2024, according to the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). This growth aligns with the government's initiatives to…

10 Jul

Godrej Agrovet launches first Samadhan Centre in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu; empowers oil palm farmers

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Godrej Agrovet Limited's Oil Palm Plantation business inaugurated its maiden Samadhan Centre in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step towards enhancing support for oil palm farmers. The Samadhan Centre serves as a comprehensive resource hub offering knowledge, tools, services, and solutions aimed at boosting yields and productivity among farmers. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of dignitaries including Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Hon'ble Minister of Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Sougata Niyogi, CEO of Oil Palm Business at Godrej Agrovet Limited, and Rakesh Swami, Group President Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Group. Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa expressed…

10 Jul

Shri Jayant Chaudhary Praises SIDH for Transforming Skill Development

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Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure and collaborative learning models during his SKILLS Bridge Masterclass Series address. The webinar featured prominent dignitaries such as Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Hon'ble Minister of Technical and Higher Education in Sierra Leone; Ruben Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in Armenia; and Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. During his address, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, "At the heart of…

10 Jul

Abbott Launches “Chakkar ko Check Kar” to Educate About Vertigo Symptoms

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Abbott, a global healthcare leader, has launched a campaign in India called 'Chakkar Ko Check Kar' to raise awareness about the often overlooked balance disorder, vertigo. Vertigo is a condition that can make people feel like the world is spinning around them. Through this campaign, Abbott aims to help people take control of their health and better manage the condition. To give the world a window into the disorienting reality of vertigo, Abbott kicks tarted the campaign through a digital film, which features Bollywood actor and UNICEF India Ambassador, Ayushmann Khurrana. It paints a vivid picture of how vertigo’s sudden…

10 Jul

Toyota Kirloskar Motor and IISc collaborate to establish mobility engineering lab

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to launch a pioneering initiative, the Mobility Engineering Laboratory. This collaboration aims to bolster research and development in advanced mobility solutions, particularly focusing on electrified vehicle powertrain technologies. Recognizing the need for academia-industry collaboration, TKM will support the lab from FY 2024 to 2027, facilitating the procurement of essential equipment such as high-speed dynamometers and vehicle simulation software. The lab, situated at IISc, will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, among others.The Mobility Engineering Lab will feature a state-of-the-art Hardware-in-Loop (HIL)…

09 Jul

India’s safest vehicle is now an EV

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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) has started FY 25 on a high as the company announced its SUVs – the Punch.ev and the Nexon.ev – achieved the coveted 5-star safety rating by Bharat-NCAP. Notably, the Punch.ev earned the highest rating by any Indian vehicle tested. With this result, all Tata.ev SUVs are 5-star certified by Bharat-NCAP. Punch.ev is the newest offering in the Tata.ev portfolio. Based on Tata.ev’s Pure EV architecture – acti.ev – it’s a versatile and multi-talented EV, elegantly packaged in a stunning, classical SUV design. The Punch.ev seamlessly brings together features like Arcade.ev, air purifier, end…

09 Jul

HDFC Life Honored as ‘Best in Industry for Life Insurance’

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HDFC Life, a prominent Indian life insurer, has been named one of 'India's Best Companies to Work For' 2024 by Great Place to Work. The company achieved the 11th position overall and was honoured as the ‘Best in Industry ’for Life Insurance’. It also features among the Laureates, marking a decade of recognition. This certification reflects the Company’s value-driven culture and commitment to delivering value to all stakeholders. One of India’s first private life insurers, HDFC Life has over 32,000 employees and upholds a strong organizational culture founded on the values of Excellence, People Engagement, Integrity, Customer Centricity & Collaboration…

09 Jul

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Leads Afforestation Push with ‘Green Wave Initiative’

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is accelerating its 'Green Wave Project' to commemorate this year's environment month in its commitment to environmental sustainability. Aimed at enhancing its nature conservation activity in the community, TKM distributed saplings to its employees, under its sixth challenge namely ‘Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature’, contributing towards the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050. This eco campaign continues to drive active community involvement to promote greenery, through employee engagement. The company has distributed over 7,000 saplings to its employees, achieving its 8,000-sapling target. TKM employees are encouraged to plant and nurture the saplings in their neighborhoods,…

09 Jul

International experts to explore India’s Flagship Skilling Platform SIDH

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National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with International Labour Organization (ILO), World Bank and UNESCO is going to organise a webinar on Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to prepare the workforce for the Future of Work on July 4. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE will address the webinar where approximately 120 countries are participating and around 3,000 people have already registered. The webinar- AI powered Skill India Digital Hub- will focus on the pivotal role of digital infrastructure, work-based learning models and…

09 Jul

Samsung launches ‘Bespoke AI Days’ Offers

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Samsung, India's largest electronics brand, has launched promotional deals on its Bespoke AI-powered digital appliances, aiming to democratize AI and make its products more accessible to consumers. Samsung’s new range of Bespoke appliances enable smart living by seamlessly integrating AI to streamline tasks, allowing users to reclaim time for more meaningful pursuits in life, perfectly aligning with the ethos of "Do Less, Live More." Samsung is offering 'Bespoke AI Days' from July 5-14, 2024, on its range of Bespoke AI-powered digital appliances, allowing Indian households to create smart homes and ensuring convenience for consumers nationwide through Samsung.com, leading retail stores,…