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10 Nov

Costa Coffee in partnership with Shivesh Bhatia launches #CostaWaliDiwali

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Costa Coffee, India's leading coffee brand, is launching its Diwali campaign, #CostaWaliDiwali, in partnership with renowned baker and content creator Shivesh Bhatia. Together, they bring forth an unforgettable Diwali-inspired menu for coffee enthusiasts. This collaboration ensures a remarkable experience, seamlessly fusing the traditional Diwali essence with Costa Coffee's modern and innovative spirit. To embrace the vibrant flavours and festive spirit of Diwali, Costa Coffee proudly presents the Blisstachio Rose beverage family. The Blisstachio Rose collection, inspired by traditional Indian mithai, offers three delectable options: the Blisstachio Rose Hot Latte, the Blisstachio Rose Iced Cappuccino, and the tantalizing Blisstachio Rose Boba…

10 Nov

Ujjivan SFB to provide free doorstep banking services for senior citizens and differently-abled customers

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB), a leading Indian Small Finance Bank, has enhanced its doorstep banking services, focusing on making banking more accessible for senior citizens and differently abled customers at no cost. The bank's commitment to inclusivity and customer-centricity has led to over one lakh customers currently availing these services. The daily cash pickup and delivery limit for doorstep banking services has been increased to ₹25,000, allowing customers to receive up to four financial services per month at their doorstep without any charges. Other services include cash pick-up, demand draft delivery, and cheque pick-up. Additionally, non-financial documentation services…

10 Nov

Shine Brighter this Dhanteras and Diwali with Amazon Fashion

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Dhanteras and Diwali are two of the most anticipated festivals in India, celebrated with great enthusiasm and vibrant fashion. Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festive season and is a day when people traditionally buy gold, silver, and other precious items. Diwali is a significant festival in India, celebrated by families in traditional attire and vibrant clothing. Houses are illuminated with diyas, and people exchange gifts and enjoy sumptuous feasts. Intricate embroidery, bright colors, and dazzling accessories are central to the celebration. Amazon Great Indian Festival offers 'Finale Days' to add an extra layer of joy and beauty to these…

10 Nov

ACKO Collaborates with Sammidhya Bhuyan create an unique insurance anthem

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India's ACKO, a tech-first insurance company, has collaborated with Assam's independent artist Sannidhya Bhuyan to create a unique insurance anthem for its latest campaign, 'Bima Korok Xurokhito Thakok'. ACKO has been appointed as the lead insurer in Assam under the IRDAI state insurance program, aiming to boost insurance awareness among the public and assist the regulatory body in achieving its vision of Insurance for All by 2047. Sannidhya Bhuyan, a multi-talented composer, writer, and singer, has created a rap-based anthem emphasizing the importance of insurance. The association aims to connect with Assam's youth and encourage them to invest in protection…

10 Nov

Mark Zuckerberg personally rejected Meta’s proposals to improve teen mental health

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A new lawsuit filed against Meta by the state of Massachusetts claims that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed concerns about Instagram's features negatively impacting users' mental health. According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Suffolk Superior Court, Zuckerberg and other members of Meta's leadership were asked to remove plastic surgery filters from Instagram and Facebook by 2019 because of concerns from mental health experts about the filters' negative mental health effects may affect young users, especially women. According to an internal email cited in the complaint, Instagram's then-policy chief allegedly pleaded with Zuckerberg to disable the filters, writing, "We're talking…

10 Nov

Sunrest Lifescience Ltd plans to raise Rs. 10.85 crore through its SME public issue

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Sunrest Lifescience Ltd, a pharmaceutical company based in Ahmedabad, plans to raise Rs. 10.85 crore from its SME public issue on November 7. The issue will be launched on the NSE Emerge Platform of the National Stock Exchange. The proceeds will fund the company's expansion plans, meeting working capital requirements, and General Corporate purpose. The issue will close on November 9. The company is launching an initial public offering (IPO) with a face value of Rs. 10 each, priced at Rs. 84 per share, bringing the total to Rs. 10.85 crore. The minimum lot size is 1,600 shares, requiring an…

10 Nov

This Diwali Croma’s Festival of Dreams is bringing amazing deals

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Diwalias Croma, a Tata Enterprise, is launching its annual 'Festival of Dreams' campaign, offering dream deals and offers across stores and Croma.com until November 15th, 2023, covering various categories like Smart TVs, laptops, washing machines, ACs, refrigerators, and smartphones. Croma is offering various discounts and offers in stores, Croma.com, and Tata Neu to help customers turn their dreams into reality, subject to T&C. Croma offers a variety of home entertainment products, including 55", 65", and 75" 4K LED TVs, Intel Core i3 Laptops with MS Office, and affordable EMI options starting at Rs 2990 per month, with up to 24…

10 Nov

Vi launches “Be Someone’s Vi’ campaign”

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In Line with the “Be Someone’s Vi’ campaign that endorses Inclusivity and Togetherness to help foster joy and banish loneliness, leading telecom player Vi arranged for refreshment packets for over 3000 Dhakis and Traffic Police in Kolkata. The initiative, carried out between Soshti and Navami during Durga Puja 2023 sought to bring a smile to the Dhakis who play and entertain the crowds in all weather conditions and the Traffic Police who do a miraculous job of managing the hordes of vehicles and citizens thronging the streets of Kolkata during the City’s Biggest Annual festival.

09 Nov

Reach to Teach Foundation and SCERT Arunachal Pradesh collaborates to launch a month-long Board Examination training program

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Reach to Teach Foundation conducted a month-long training program for teachers in Class X and XII in Government schools in Arunachal Pradesh. The training aimed to familiarize teachers with the Examinations and Beyond Tool Kit, designed by Reach to Teach to support the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in improving children's performance in the Xth and XIIth Board examinations. The training was part of a three-year program aimed at strengthening teaching and learning outcomes in the state. In September and October, a series of trainings were conducted across 26 districts, training 239 teachers in Maths, 227 in…

09 Nov

Govt asks travel portals to process pending refunds for bookings during lockdown

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The central government has asked all travel agencies to process pending consumer refunds from the Covid lockdown period by the third week of this month or face legal action. The deadline was fixed by the Central Consumer Protection Authority in a meeting chaired by Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh on November 8.The meeting led to the CCPA issuing refund notices to six online travel platforms - EaseMyTrip, Yatra, MakeMyTrip, HappyEasyGo, ClearTrip and Ixigo - and five travel agencies: Thomas Cook, Veena World, Keshari Tours, Neem Holidays and Mango Holidays. While Ixigo and Thomas Cook have cleared all their refunds,…