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16 Oct

Stand a chance to win INR 1 Lakh cash prize on Eloelo App

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Eloelo, India's leading live entertainment app, is launching a cricket quiz show called 'Diwan-e-Cricket', hosted by cricket analyst Aakash Chopra. This exclusive event, hosted on the Eloelo platform with 37 million users and 120K creators, invites participants from every corner of India to seize the opportunity to win INR 1 lakh in cash prizes. Starting on October 8, 2023, 'Diwan-e-Cricket' will captivate viewers during the innings break of every India match in the ODI World Cup. Chopra will provide insightful commentary and allow Eloelo app users to interact with him on a live-stream. The quiz will feature four options per…

16 Oct

InsuranceDekho raises $60 million in its ongoing Series B funding

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InsuranceDekho, India's top insurtech firm, has raised $60 million in its Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone. The capital infusion, a mix of equity and debt, has attracted new investors and reaffirmed existing investor confidence. This marks the second fundraise in 2023, bringing the total to $200M+, solidifying InsuranceDekho's position as the leading Indian insurtech. Japanese giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (“MUFG”), BNP Paribas Cardif, Eurazeo's Insurtech fund, India-focused Beams Fintech Fund, and Yogesh Mahansaria Family Office have joined as new investors in the insurance industry. InsuranceDekho secured $150 million in the largest Series A funding raised…

16 Oct

SwarnBanga collection; Reliance Jewels poetic tribute to Bengal

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Reliance Jewels has unveiled the SwarnBanga Jewellery collection, a poetic tribute to Bengal's artistic heritage. The collection features terracotta temples, Shanti Niketan, and DurgaPujo, reflecting the region's intricacies and cultural heritage. Launched by Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor, the collection is the 8th in a series of thematic jewellery collections inspired by different regions of India. Reliance Jewels have transformed jewellery into works of art that reflect India's dynamic history, and the SwarnBanga collection continues this legacy by capturing the essence of Bengal's culture and artistic heritage. The collection is not just jewellery, but an expression of India's history. Speaking at…

16 Oct

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance opens a new office in Bongaigaon

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Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, a prominent Indian private general insurer, has inaugurated its new office in Bongaigaon, Assam. This strategic expansion aims to boost insurance penetration across tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India which is significant in increasing insurance penetration in the country and providing financial stability to our citizens. Bajaj Allianz is aiming to bring its innovative products and solutions closer to the people of Bongaigaon by providing a wide range of services backed by technology. The new office will serve as a strategic hub for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, extending its presence and reaching customers in…

16 Oct

Fired Starbucks employee leaks every drink recipe online

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An ex-employee of the globally famous coffee chain Starbucks has created quite a stir on social media. Why, you ask? Well, the former employee went to X to leak details about the company's extensive menu, causing the post to go viral. He shares detailed recipes for various coffee concoctions that Starbucks is known for. This incident is not an isolated one, as several other employees who were fired from Starbucks also shared the company's menu on TikTok. These revelations have provided coffee enthusiasts worldwide with a deeper understanding of their favorite beverage.The viral thread, which includes everything from cold brew…

16 Oct

Amazon India reportedly creates over 100,000 job on this festive season

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Amazon India has created over 100,000 seasonal job opportunities for the Indian festive season, including direct and indirect positions in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Chennai. Ahead of Amazon's 'Great Indian Festival' starting on October 8, 2023, early access to Prime customers will begin on October 7. The majority of these new hires will work in Amazon's existing network, handling pick, pack, ship, and deliver customer orders safely and efficiently. Some of these new hires will be part of the virtual customer service model. Amazon India has established a robust fulfilment and delivery network, with 15 fulfillment…

16 Oct

Flipkart claims 1.4 billion customer visits during festive sale

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A record 1.4 billion customers visited the platform during Flipkart's flagship festival sale event "The Big Billion Days' (TBBD) 2023".The event, which began on October 8 (with early access for VIP and Plus customers from October 7) and ended on October 15, "received a great response from both customers and a wide network of dealers across the country", said head Kalyan Krishnamoorthy. Flipkart Group's Executive Officer. The likes of smartphones, laptops, tablets and home appliances indicate a strong premiumization trend across India this year Televisions, audio devices, smartphones and grooming products were also among the top choices.According to Flipkart officials,…

16 Oct

Skill India organises grand ‘Kaushal Convocation’ to promote skill-based education

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Skill India is planning a grand 'Kaushal Convocation' to recognize and honor candidates who have completed training under various Skill India schemes and programs. The event will involve students from prestigious institutes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK), Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), DGT, PMKVY, SANKALP, apprentices, IIE, NIPUN, Skill India International Centre, NIESBUD, and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS). Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be addressing the students live at the ceremony. Hon’ble Minister for Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Hon’ble Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Rajeev…

16 Oct

JLR India achieved its highest half-yearly sales in H1 of FY24, selling 2,356 units

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JLR India reported its best ever H1 performance with record sales of 2,356 units and a YoY growth of 105%during the April – September 2023 period. The strong half yearly growth was driven by record sales in both quarters, with Q2 witnessing a 108% YoY growth and retails of1,308 units. JLR India had previously reported a 102% sales growth in Q1, compared to the same period last year. The order book in FY24 has seen consistent growth, with H1 closing order book increasing by 90% compared to the previous year. The Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender models contribute…

16 Oct

For management of solid waste in Darjeeling Nestlé India launches Project Hilldaari

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Nestlé India has launched Project Hilldaari in Darjeeling, West Bengal, to improve solid waste management. The initiative, supported by Nestlé India and implemented by PLAN Foundation and technical partner Recity India, aims to develop inclusive, contextualized, and resilient models for solid and plastic waste management in select tourist cities in India. The project is currently operational in Mussoorie, Mahabaleshwar, Ponda, Dalhousie, and Munnar. A roundtable discussion was organized with stakeholders to discuss plastic waste management issues. Project Hilldaari has diverted over 27,000 MT of waste from landfills through source segregation, achieving 80% of source segregation across over 20,000 residential and…