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09 Jan

Škoda Auto India registers sales of over 1,00,000 cars

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Škoda Auto India has achieved a sales milestone of selling over 1,00,000 cars in the last two years, thanks to its India-centric product strategy. The company launched two world-class products, the Kushaq and Slavia, which took the company over six years to reach. In 2022, the company registered sales of 53,721 cars, but in 2023, it achieved sales of 48,755 units. The Kodiaq also recorded a 100% jump in sales volume, making India a key market for Škoda Auto. The company has expanded its network and customer base, with 260 touchpoints at the end of 2023. Brand Director Petr Janeba…

09 Jan

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Opens Application for Undergraduate Programmes

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Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has announced the application dates for its entrance tests, SET - General (Symbiosis Entrance Test), SET – Law (Symbiosis Law Admission Test), and the Symbiosis Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE). These tests are conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across 76 cities in India. The SET 2024 registration process began on December 13, 2023, and will remain open for approximately four months. Programs to apply through SET 2024 include B.B.A, B.C.A, Information Technology, Mass Communication, B.Sc. (Economics), and B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Data Science).The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) will be conducted on…

09 Jan

Tata Motors charts a green course for the future of transportation

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India's urbanization and focus on sustainable mobility are driving a shift towards cleaner transportation options, with electric and hydrogen cell-based vehicles being the primary alternatives. Natural gas, a 'transition fuel', is being used as an interim solution to reduce emissions. Tata Motors, India's leading automobile company, is actively contributing to the development of natural gas-powered vehicles, leveraging its expertise and commitment to innovation. A Niti Aayog report predicts a fourfold increase in trucks on Indian roads by 2050, emphasizing the need for a transition to natural gas-based fuels. India is promoting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an economic alternative, potentially…

09 Jan

Medtronic and Cardiac partnered to launch heart rhythm monitoring technology

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Medtronic and Cardiac Design Labs have partnered to launch an indigenously developed heart rhythm monitoring technology, Padma Rhythms®, in India. Medtronic will become the exclusive distributor of Padma Rhythms in India, while both companies will jointly develop training and education programs to expand the technology's reach across the country. The Padma Rhythms ELR patch, designed by CDL, combines the convenience of an external patch with the advanced capabilities of a Holter, ensuring accurate and insightful data for the monitoring period.Medtronic India's vice president and managing director Michael Blackwell is excited about the partnership with CDL to revolutionize cardiac rhythm monitoring…

09 Jan

DLF sells 1,113 luxury flats for Rs 7,200 cr within 3 days

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Despite the rise in real estate prices, several buyers in India are ready to pay for their dream homes. In the pre-formal launch sale of a luxury residential development worth around Rs 7,200 crore in Gurugram, Indians bought homes in just 72 hours. India's largest real estate developer, DLF, on Monday, announced the sale of the entire 1,113 luxury flats for Rs 7,200 crore in a project in Gurugram (DLF Prevana South) within three days of its pre-launch on strong demand from end-users and investors including NRIs. The new project is spread over 25 acres in Sectors 76 and 77…

08 Jan

itel launches A70, India’s revolutionary smartphone boasts 256GB ROM and 12GB RAM at just INR 7,299

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itel, the leading sub-10K smartphone brand in New India, has unveiled the itel A70, India's first smartphone featuring an astounding 256GB storage and 12GB RAM, all for an incredibly competitive price of INR 7,299. The launch is a strategic move to elevate the A-series lineup, catering to customers in search of extensive storage solutions.The itel A70 flaunts a massive 6.6-inch HD+ Display with Dynamic Bar technology, providing a simplified and seamless user interface. The smartphone is available in two other variants: 128GB storage with 12GB RAM and 64GB storage with 12GB RAM. This launch positions itel A70 as a trailblazer,…

08 Jan

Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024 unveils the cultural tapestry of Northeast in Delhi

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The capital is set to witness a five-day cultural extravaganza as the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, through its CPSE, North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), hosts the inaugural edition of Uttar Purvi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, from January 13th to 17th, 2024. The event aims to showcase the rich diversity of Northeast India, blending traditional arts, crafts, and cultures. Beyond celebration, the Mahotsav serves as a platform for economic opportunities, fostering exchanges in handicrafts, handlooms, agro products, and tourism offerings. Key Highlights: (i) Handicrafts, Handlooms, and Agri-Horti Produce: The festival will feature…

08 Jan

Flipkart may fire up to 7% of employees by April

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Walmart-owned Flipkart has embarked on a retrenchment initiative that could reduce its total workforce by five to seven percent, according to a report in The Economic Times (ET). The move is part of the company's annual performance-based job cuts, which have been in effect for the past two years. The process is expected to be completed by March-April in line with the ongoing performance review and the end of the current financial year. The e-commerce giant, with 22,000 employees (excluding Mintra), has been proactively managing costs, including adding new hires over the past year. Currently, the company is finalizing a…

06 Jan

Consult Experts from Apollo Hospital

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Dr. Jimmy Shad, a pediatric general and uro-surgeon from Apollo Hospitals Chennai, will be providing consultations for various conditions such as phimosis, intersex conditions, hydrocele, hypospadias, undesended testis, renal stones, epispadias, posterior urethral valves, hernia, bladder disorders, recurrent UTI tumors, and body parts growth/distigurement. The appointment will be held on January 7th, 2024, at Apollo Medical Center 48/1F, Leela Roy Saran, Gariahat, Near Orchestra Cooperative Society, Ballygaunge, Kolkata- 19. For appointment & registration please call: 8017363636, 6292233636

06 Jan

Apollo Chennai Hospitals champions sports injury prevention at Mainland Sambaran Banerjee Cricket Academy

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Apollo Chennai Hospitals on January 6 organized a comprehensive prevention of sports injuries and screening camp at Mainland Sambaran Banerjee Cricket Academy in Vivekananda Park. Dr. Kunal Patel, a renowned consultant orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder injuries and sports injuries prevention spearheaded the event. The discussion, led by Mr. Samadhan Banerjee, a prominent coach in West Bengal and attended by Honorable Minister MLA Debasish Kumar aimed to impart crucial insights to cricketers and their guardians. Stressing on prevention techniques, Dr. Patel addressed workout routines, muscle strengthening exercises, dietary considerations and vitamin supplements. The event also discussed techniques on…