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04 Oct

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 starts from October 8

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The most awaited festive event in India, ‘Amazon Great Indian Festival’ (GIF), will start from October 8, with 24 hours early access for Prime members. Customers can enjoy never-seen-before deals on the widest selection of products for customers, at great value and with the convenience of fast and reliable delivery. Customers will also get early access to more than 25,000 products till October 6 through Kick Starter Deals. Manish Tiwary, Vice-President & Country Manager, India Consumer Business, Amazon said, "We are geared-up to bring ‘boxes of happiness’ to our customers pan India and offer them a wide selection, unmatched value…

04 Oct

Toyota Kirloskar Motor achieved a record-breaking sales of 23,590 units in September

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor sold 23,590 units in September 2023, a 53% increase from the previous year, marking a record sales of 15,378 units. The total sales included domestic units of 22,168 and exports of 1,422 units. In August, the company achieved its highest monthly wholesale figures ever at 22,910 units. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) experienced a 35% growth in sales in the first six months of the current fiscal year, selling 1,23,939 units compared to 91,843 units last year. This success is attributed to the continued success of Toyota Kirloskar Motor's recent models, including Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Innova Hycross, Hilux,…

04 Oct

Meta to charge $14 per month from mobile users in EU

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Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta may soon charge users in the European Union (EU) a $14 monthly subscription fee to use Instagram on their phones, unless they allow the social media platform to use their personal data for targeted advertising, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday. Meta will charge users $17 for desktop versions of Facebook and Instagram from next week, the report added. The social media company was fined 390 million euros by Ireland's data privacy commissioner earlier this year and told it could not use the so-called "contractual" legal basis to send ads to users based on their…

04 Oct

Nissan brought the coveted World Cup trophy to Gurgaon

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Nissan, as the Official Partner of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, gave cricket fans a fantastic opportunity to be up close with the exclusive trophy. The official ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy, after a journey around the globe, was brought to Delhi NCR for everyone to witness and experience. The trophy was toured by Nissan to Gurgaon at World Mark-1 on 29th September, and the Ambience Mall, on 30th September and 1st October. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour began on 27 June 2023, traveling around the globe. The trophy returned to India, visiting shopping…

04 Oct

Amitabh Bachchan ad lands Flipkart in big trouble with mobile phone retailers

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Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the consumer affairs ministry against a Flipkart ad featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, calling the ad "misleading". The traders' body, in a strongly-worded letter, said Bachchan's ad "impacts livelihoods" and "hurts local businesses" and will approach the Information and Broadcasting Ministry if the ad is not withdrawn. CAIT demanded that Flipkart be penalized under the relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act for "false or misleading advertisement" and Amitabh Bachchan be fined ₹ 10 lakh. An email sent to Flipkart did not elicit any response.…

04 Oct

Gulf and India Bike Week 2023 brings ‘Chai-Pakoda Rides’ to Guwahati

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Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, a pioneer in lubricants, has proudly presented the "Chai-Pakoda" Ride in Guwahati, a cherished tradition within India Bike Week, Asia's premier motorcycling festival. The event, which began its 10th edition in Delhi, promises to be a thrilling experience for riders and enthusiasts alike. The GuwahatiChai-Pakoda breakfast ride attracted enthusiastic bikers from across the region, ranging from Harleys to KTMs and Yamahas converged at the Assam Public Service Commission Office in Jawahar Nagar, where they embarked on an exhilarating 22-kilometer journey to Panacea - The Village in Sonapur. Safety was paramount throughout the event, with mandatory…

03 Oct

Vivek Ramaswamy Is Offering Rs 80 Lakh For Nanny

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Vivek Ramaswamy, the founder of Roivant Sciences (a pharmaceutical company), is an Indian-origin American billionaire, has placed an interesting job listing seeking a nanny for his two sons. The listing, discovered on EstateJobs.com by Business Insider , will provide an annual salary around Rs 83 lakh for a suitable candidate. As per the sources, the nanny will get an opportunity to engage with a high profile businessman family, attending family functions, have to work on alternate basis, will get chance to travel almost every week.

03 Oct

itel unveils high-quality 5g smartphones ‘P55 Power 5G’

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India's leading smartphone brand, itel, has launched India's most affordable and powerful 5G smartphone under INR 10K, making it accessible to consumers in Bharat, further democratizing technology. itel P55 Power 5G Smartphone is one of its kind in the industry unlike any other brands to be present in this segment. It is equipped with highly aspirational MediaTek dimensity 6080 chipset ensuring uninterrupted and outstanding performance. The itel P55 Power 5G smartphone is set to be exclusively available on Amazon for INR 8,999 with bank offers starting October 4th, 2023. It features a 50MP AI dual camera and an 8MP front…

03 Oct

Adani Vidya Mandir receives NYC Green School Award

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Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad (AVMA) has been awarded the prestigious Green School Award at the 7th NYC Green School Conference. The award was given to the school for its eco-conscious approach to education, which focuses on biodiversity. AVMA has taken initiatives to help families address their children's educational needs, such as setting aside money for higher education or career transitions. The school has also implemented eco-clubs and programs to engage students in tree planting, waste reduction, and conservation, and has a food safety committee. AVMA has transformed its campus into an eco-friendly one, using solar power and rainwater harvesting systems.…

03 Oct

CEAT ISRL unveiled an ambitious investment plan of around Rs 150 crore

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The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) has announced a significant investment plan of INR 150 crores over three years to develop world-class racing infrastructure, grassroots development, and ensure world-class events across India. The league will also invest heavily in market making to reach the masses and capture the imagination of sports and adventure-loving Indians. ISRL plans to launch a global-scale event in India, following the success of Bharat MotoGP. The league aims to capitalize on the event's popularity and enthusiasm, elevating Supercross to premier motorsport status and introducing it to a broader audience, marking the beginning of a new…