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21 Jun

SHARP introduces ‘Total Workspace Protection’

editor0 CommentsBusinessPlasmacluster Air Purifier, SHARP Corporation

SHARP, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of SHARP Corporation, Japan, launched ‘3D Secure- Total Workspace Protection’ solution. The advanced disinfection solution comes equipped with a three-pronged action that works powerfully against both surface & air-borne viruses. ‘3D Secure -Total Workspace Protection’ combines the strengths of Workspace Procat- a disinfect coating service, Naturizer- a natural salt-based sanitizer maker, and the Plasmacluster Air Purifier. The new solution comes with its unique natural advantages and fights bacteria and viruses across all kinds of surfaces and indoor air, providing a clean, fresh, and safe environment within the office premises. As part of the new ‘3D Secure-…

21 Jun

BOOM launches Covid-19 workshops and awareness films

editor0 CommentsBusinessBOOM, Covid-19, H. R. Venkatesh

Boom Live, India’s first and leading fact-checking initiative, launched senior citizen workshops towards COVID-19 awareness and five short informational films that aim to highlight Covid-19 appropriate behavior. As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, it is also challenged by an information overload in the digital as well as physical environment, which can cause confusion and mistrust. Senior citizens, due to various technical and awareness constraints, are most vulnerable to this infodemic. In order to address this information gap, BOOM will partner with senior citizen forums, organizations, and associations across India to host free online workshops titled ‘Information Overload in times…

21 Jun

Vi introduces Fully Managed Voice Service

editor0 CommentsBusinessVI SIP

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), has introduced Managed SIP service for businesses for which voice calls are a key business resource. Most Indian BPOs/KPOs, the BFSI and IT/ITES, telemarketers, VAS providers, conference service providers and similar sectors are currently relying on legacy TDM based PRI connections from multiple vendors. With Vi’s Managed SIP (MSIP), these organizations will now have the assurance of security as well as a window to monitor, measure and optimise their voice infrastructure. These services also help user clients get a complete view of their fixed telephony network, with best-in-class SLAs, voice…

21 Jun

The sale of BPCL and Air India is picking up speed as the second wave of Covid subsides

editor0 CommentsBusinessAir india, BPCL, Covid-19

Despite fears that the sale of BPCL and Air India would be postponed until the next fiscal year, the Centre now hopes to finish the process this fiscal year as the second wave of the coronavirus fades. Officials said the financial bids will now be called in September, despite concerns that they could only be called in the fourth quarter. They said the Union cabinet would soon consider tweaking the foreign direct investment policy to allow 100 per cent ownership of a state-owned refinery by global players through the automatic route. The BPCL divestment that involves the sale of the…

21 Jun

IndiaFirst Life’s Micro Bachat Plan

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IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life) promoted by Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India, has introduced IndiaFirst Life Micro Bachat Plan. This non-linked, participating, limited pay, micro-life insurance policy is designed to offer dual benefits of security and disciplined savings to secure life’s certainties. The competitively priced, low premium size makes this plan an ideal choice for ensuring security and savings. Providing financial support to the insured’s family, in case of any eventuality, the plan ensures constant life cover benefits despite missing a premium. Additionally, to take care of the liquidity needs, the loan facility on the…

18 Jun

Twitter Officials Appear Before Shashi Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaTwitter

Twitter representatives on Friday appeared before a parliamentary panel that had called the social media giant to discuss the issue of safeguarding citizens' rights and preventing misuse of online platforms. The parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, heard their views on the subject. Top officials of Twitter are being called at a time when the government has clashed with the American social media giant over a range of issues including its stand on the new IT rules. “We appreciate opportunity to share our views before Standing Committee on IT. Twitter stands prepared to work…

18 Jun

Kotak Life Insurance expects to incur loss of Rs 225-275 crore in first quarter

editor0 CommentsBusinessKotak Life Insurance, Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Life Insurance expects to incur a loss of Rs 225-275 crore in the first quarter ending June 2021 because of higher Covid-related claims and an increase in mortality related provisioning on account of the second wave. Kotak Life is a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank. The private sector bank shared an update by the life insurer on its business. It said that the second wave of the pandemic has led to an unprecedented increase in fatalities because of which there has been a rise in death claims since May. Its impact was discussed by the board of Kotak Life…

18 Jun

Flipkart adds new fulfillment center in West Bengal

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In West Bengal, Flipkart added a new fulfillment center, the second-largest in the state. Spread across an area of over 2.2-lakh square feet and creating nearly 3,500 direct jobs, the new facility in Dankuni will cater to the needs of both Flipkart and Myntra customers in the region. It will also help thousands of sellers offer a wider selection and enable faster deliveries of customer orders within the region and neighbouring states while also helping create national market access. The new fulfilment centre (FC) will augment Flipkart’s capabilities to cater to more consumers, including millions of first-time e-commerce users in…

17 Jun

Personal features in Microsoft Teams

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A chat and collaboration platform for all, Microsoft Teams is already a leading solution for working professionals. Users can download the iOS, Android, or desktop app to get started. Now, one can also connect with others through Microsoft Teams. The new features are designed to ensure easy and prompt conversations with others. A user can use Microsoft Teams in Assamese and will get access to all features of Teams and can any time change the language back to English. With Microsoft Teams, one can now speak to 300 people for 24 hours straight without any worry about phone bills. The…

17 Jun

Vi to provide Managed SIP service in India

editor0 CommentsBusinessSIP, vi

The enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), Vi Business has introduced Managed SIP service for businesses for which voice calls are a key business resource. Most Indian BPOs/KPOs, the BFSI and IT/ITES, telemarketers, VAS providers, conference service providers and similar sectors are currently relying on legacy TDM based PRI connections from multiple vendors. With Vi’s Managed SIP (MSIP), these organizations will now have the assurance of security as well as a window to monitor, measure and optimise their voice infrastructure. These services also help user clients get a complete view of their fixed telephony network, with best-in-class SLAs, voice…