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11 Jan

Enjoy the festive season with new Snapchat filters

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The celebration of the harvest festivals holds immense significance in India. Keeping the festive spirit at the pinnacle, Snapchat has launched an AR gaming lens and a host of new AR lenses to celebrate the spirit of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, PeddaPanduga, PoushParbon, and Pongal in a fun and interactive way. These new regional lenses are set to capture the joy of this festive period, the onset of spring, and express our gratitude for the opulent harvest for the year. With the launch of a new ARkite game, Kite Mania, created by Snap Lens Creator Tanishqua. Snapchat this year…

11 Jan

Now prepare for SSC on Vi App

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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the date for its General Duty (GD) examination. SSC- GD is one of the most sought-after exams, and the board has declared over 24,000 vacancies for the posts of Constables, Rifleman and Sepoy in various departments under the Government of India. The leading telecom operator Vi in partnership with Pariksha is offering comprehensive study material and live Virtual Classes from the best of teachers on the Vi Jobs & Education platform on the Vi App. Keeping the preparatory materials in line with the SSC GD exam syllabus, Viis offers virtual classes and test materials…

11 Jan

Five Common Myths about Diabetes

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Diabetes is extremely common – affecting roughly 77 million people in India, with an estimate of nearly 57% of adults with diabetes underdiagnosed. Despite the prevalence, there remain many myths about the condition, which result in an incomplete or inaccurate understanding of diabetes and its management. Myth and fact about diabetes are Sugar alone causes diabetes the fact is Diabetes is a complex condition related to several factors. These include being overweight or obese, leading a sedentary lifestyle, having an unhealthy diet, and more. Diabetes can be cured but the Fact is: While in rare cases diabetes is reversible, in…

11 Jan

Nissan flaunts its Global Premium SUVs X-Trail

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Nissan Motor India showcased its recently unveiled Global Premium SUVs X-Trail and Qashqai as part of its multi-city ‘Move Beyond Golf Tournament’ at Madras Gymkhana Club in Chennai. Ravichandran Ashwin, the winner of nine Man of the Series awards in Test cricket, was a special guest at the event, doing the tee-off and presenting the prizes. The tournament caters to a group of over 100 customers and provides them with a day of golf and an opportunity to experience Nissan's global, premium SUVs. Categories of prizes include Handicap Category Winners, Gross Winner, Closest to Pin, and Spot Prize Winners -…

10 Jan

Tata Motors begins to deliver the Ace EV

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Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, marked a significant leap forward in offering sustainable mobility solutions for intra-city cargo transport by commencing deliveries of the all-new Ace EV, India’s most advanced, zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle. The first fleet of the revolutionary Ace EV was delivered to leading e-commerce, FMCG, and courier companies, and their logistics service providers: Amazon, Delhivery, DHL(Express &Supply Chain), FedEx, Flipkart, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, moving, Safexpress, and Trent Limited. The new Ace EV was unveiled in May 2022 and co-developed in rich collaboration with its users. The Tata Ace EV is a fleet…

10 Jan

G20 events witness the spirit of ‘AtithiDevoBhava’

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The first Finance Track meeting of 2023 got underway in Kolkata on the 9th of January. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar celebrated the 17th PravasiBharatiyaDiwas with members of the India diaspora in Indore while the University of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala organized a special G20-themed University Connect event. The City of Joy, Kolkata, held the 1st Meeting for the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) under the Finance Track of India's G20 Presidency from 9th-11th January 2023. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands delivered the keynote address. An exhibition showcased India's efforts in advancing digital financial…

10 Jan

The cult favorite KFC Chizza is back

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This new year just became happier, as KFC announced the return of Chizza. Yes, you heard that right! The cult fav KFC Chizzais back with a bang, promising to be the biggest blockbuster of 2023. Bringing together the 2 things foodies love most – chicken and cheese – KFC Chizza is sure to leave you drooling! The product is all set to make a comeback on popular demand after it received immense love by KFC fans over the years, thanks to its flavorful taste and the shockingly delicious crust. What crust you ask? Well, it’s KFC’s crispy chicken on top,…

10 Jan

Barsoton’s rewrite course records at Tata Steel

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The seventh edition of the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K saw winners Leonard Barsoton and Desi Jisa in the men’s and women’s elite international categories respectively rewrite the record books on a nippy Sunday morning that saw over 15,000 running enthusiasts put their best foot forward literally. Kenya’s Barsoton defended his TSK 25K title in style as he betted his own course record of 1:13.05 he set in 2019. Barsoton, the 2017 world cross-country silver medalist, finished in 1.12.49. In the mix right from the beginning, but not in the lead pack, Barsoton was behind Alfred Ngeno, Abdisa Tola and Berhanu…

10 Jan

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Commences Bookings for The Iconic Hilux

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the opening of bookings for its iconic lifestyle utility vehicle - The Hilux. With this announcement, the order taking for the much-celebrated global legend has commenced at the dealer outlets as well as online bookings are accepted. Globally, the Hilux sales have surpassed 20 million units winning the hearts of many discerning customers from over 180 countries. Toyota Hilux is aimed to fulfill the needs of customers seeking an awesome lifestyle utility vehicle that is best suited, not only for off-roading adventure drives on tough terrains but also for everyday city use. Commenting on…

10 Jan

Celebrate the harvest festival with almonds

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Harvest festival is celebrated across the globe and occurs around the main harvest period of different regions. It is called Maghi and is preceded by Lohri in North India, Magh Bihu in North-east, Uttarayan in the West, Pongal in the South and Makar Sankranti in the South and East. Celebrating this festival is a way of thanking for the successful harvests and feasting with one’s family and friends, with foods that are drawn from the crops. For instance on this season, instead of gifting a box of sweets to your friends and family, you can share a box of assorted…