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05 Dec

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a significant regional restructuring

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has announced a significant regional restructuring, reemphasizing India's pivotal role in the company's global strategy. Starting January 1, 2024, India will be integrated into the Middle East, East Asia & Oceania Region, acting as the hub of the new "India, Middle East, East Asia & Oceania Region." This move highlights the growing significance of India in Toyota's global business landscape and the potential of the market upheld by its dynamic and skilled workforce. As part of this development, Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, MD and CEO of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), will concurrently be the Regional CEO. Yoshimura,…

05 Dec

JLR India set to organizes its annual holiday service camp

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JLR India is set to hold its annual holiday service camp from December 4th to 9th, 2023, across all authorised retailers in India. The camp will offer comprehensive vehicle checks, exclusive offers on Branded Goods, Accessories, and Value-Added Services, and the use of JLR Genuine Parts. The camp will offer a 32-point Electronic Vehicle Health Check-Up, Brake and Wiper check, Tyre and Fluid Level check, as well as a comprehensive Battery Health check, ensuring every journey is made safe and secure. The service camp will offer a curated Chauffeur Training Program for customers with chauffeurs, covering all aspects of driving…

05 Dec

Scheffler and Spieth lead; Woods remediates on day 2 of Hero World Challenge

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Scottie Scheffler has not shown any signs of being away from golf since the Ryder Cup, but Tiger Woods demonstrated improved touch in the second round of the Hero World Challenge. Woods improved upon his first round 73 with a 2-under 70 and is now 1-over for 36 holes. He is 10 behind co-leaders Scheffler (69-68) and Jordan Spieth (68-67). Woods sounded a warning, “Unfortunately, I just haven't finished off my last two rounds the way I would like to and I've got two more days to improve." Scheffler, the runner-up twice this season, struggled to maintain a 7-under average…

05 Dec

Sonam Kapoor Brand ambassador of ITC Vivel

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ITC Vivel has appointed Sonam Kapoor as a brand ambassador for their Aloe Vera Soap in India. Kapoor, known for her youthful energy and youthful appearance, will star in the latest TVC, showcasing the brand's commitment to providing consumers with soft and well-nourished skin. The campaign, designed by Brand David, is set against a fresh backdrop, highlighting the product's star ingredient, the bounteous Aloe Vera. The film highlights the gentle and nurturing properties of the Soap, making it suitable for individuals of all ages. ITC Limited's Chief Executive, Sameer Satpathy, expressed excitement about Kapoor's role as a brand ambassador, stating…

05 Dec

Toyota Kirloskar Motor set to associate with the Hornbill Music Festival 2023

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has partnered with the Hornbill Music Festival in Nagaland, India, for the second year in a row. The festival, held at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, will take place from December 1st to 10th, 2023. This partnership aligns with TKM's core social values, aiming to preserve and promote local culture and heritage, fostering a strong connection with the Nagaland community. The Hornbill Festival, a 10-day celebration of Nagaland's cultural heritage, features a variety of cultural exhibitions and traditional Naga tribe traditions. The event, organized by the Department of State Tourism and the Department of Art &…

05 Dec

TMC Declares Regional Level restructuring with India poised to play a vital role

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced a significant regional restructuring, reemphasizing the pivotal role of India in the company's global strategy. Currently, as a part of the Asia Region, the Indian market already enjoys high priority. With this change, India will now play an even more crucial role by being integrated into the Middle East, East Asia & Oceania Region and acting as the hub of the new “India, Middle East, East Asia & Oceania Region” starting January 1, 2024. The new reorganization, which underlines the growing significance of India in Toyota's global business landscape,reflects the increasing potential of the…

05 Dec

Durex TBBT organizes a World AIDS Day program with AFCSR and PVR Nest

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Reckitt's Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) programme in Delhi celebrated World AIDS Day by organizing a special day for HIV-positive children. Curated in partnership with ASSOCHAM Foundation For Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) and PVR Nest. The event included a special movie screening for 100 HIV-positive children, followed by a day of musical and puppetry performances with engaging activities, and a unique helpline for Orphan and Vulnerable children. The aim is to build a community where every child feels valued and supported, providing hygiene facilities and a sense of community. The initiative at PVR Plaza in Delhi aims to…

05 Dec

Swasti and GCCHE introduces ClimateCare Champions Program

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Columbia University, Swasti, The Health Catalyst, and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) are launching the Climate Care Champions program to address the increasing health challenges posed by climate change. This innovative initiative aims to equip community health workers (CHWs) with the knowledge and skills needed to address the health impacts of climate change in core geographies of India, Cambodia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and beyond. This program is a collaborative effort driven by the urgent need to empower communities to enhance their wellbeing despite the looming threat of climate change. Identified as the greatest health challenge of…

05 Dec

Byju’s founder Raveendran borrows money against his homes to pay staff salaries

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Byju Raveendran, the founder of Indian ed-tech company Byju's, pledged his home and those owned by his family members to raise money to pay his employees, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The assets include two homes owned by the billionaire founder's family and an under-construction villa in the southern Indian city of Bangalore as collateral for a $12 million loan, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. The surplus of funds will help pay the 15,000 employees of the troubled company's parent Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, the report added. The company is facing several setbacks, including investors…

04 Dec

Vi Creates Guinness World Records™ Title For World’s Largest Notebook Sentence

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Vi, a leading telecom operator, has set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest notebook sentence using 23071 notebooks in its 'Be Someone's We' campaign. The company plans to donate over 23000+ notebooks to underprivileged students in Uttar Pradesh through the Ministry of Education. Over 700 people, including Vi employees and their families, and 500 underprivileged kids from various organizations, gathered at Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to create the world's largest notebook sentence, 'Be Someone's We', to promote inclusivity and togetherness. Vi will donate 23071 notebooks used in the creation to the Ministry of Education –…