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27 Feb

Motorola launches moto e7 power

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Motorola launched the latest member of their popular e-series - the moto e7 power, in India. moto e7 power is a 100% made in India device. The new moto e7 power comes with a massive 5000 mAh battery that can go up to two days on just a single charge. It comes with superior 4GB / 2GB LPDDR4X RAM and a MediaTek Helio G25 Octa-core processor. moto e7 power comes with a 64 GB / 32GB built-in storage. It can be further expanded up to 1TB. The 6.5" Max Vision HD+ display features 20:9 aspect ratio with a large screen-to-body…

27 Feb

Interactions with Alexa increased by 67%

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In just three years, Alexa has grown to be the most loved voice service. And now, Amazon India announced the 3rd anniversary of Alexa in India. Puneesh Kumar, Country Leader for Alexa, Amazon India said, "Be it the Echo device in the living room, 100+ Alexa built-in devices or your favorite smartphone, it is heart-warming to see users across the length and breadth of the country across age groups find value and adopt Alexa in their daily lives.” Customers spoke with Alexa throughout the day, from playing music, managing to-do lists, setting alarms, telling kids’ stories, controlling smart lights and…

27 Feb

AESL enables talented students to avail scholarship

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With more than 215 centres across the country, Aakash Educational Services Limited has launched a unique instant scholarship -- the instant Admission Cum Scholarship Test Exam (iACST). iACST will give students an opportunity to start their journey early post a 60-minute test, enabling them to take the first step towards achieving their goals of becoming doctors and engineers. The specially crafted test enables talented and deserving students from Class 7-11 gain up to 90% scholarship. The test will allow students to take the exam online and provide them with details of the scholarship earned immediately. With iACST, students can even…

27 Feb

Retail and MSME Camp organized by Indian Bank B.S. Road Branch, Coochbehar

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Recently Indian Bank, B.S. Road Branch, Coochbehar had organized MSME & Retail Cluster Camp in the presence of Sri F. R. Bokhari, Zonal Manager of Siliguri Zone. Branch head of Indian Bank, Sri Anil Kumar Prasad had elaborated the importance to MSME financing and various government initiatives to boost the economy after COVID. On the camp, the bank has distributed sanction Letter to 13 beneficiaries of amount Rs. 152 Lacs related to MSME and Retail Loan.

27 Feb

HCCB ramps up renewable & clean energy capacity

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One of India's top FMCG companies, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has ramped up its renewable & clean energy capacity to meet 50% of its energy requirements. The feat has enabled the company to offset 46,500 tonnes of carbon emission per annum with solar and wind energy and 30,000 tonnes of carbon emission per annum using bio-mass fuel in its boilers. The consolidated impact of using 50% renewable & clean energy by HCCB on the climate is thus equivalent to a reduction in global warming achieved by 35-lac trees per year. The milestone is in sync with the company’s plan to…

27 Feb

Amazon’s MoU for hiring Ex-service Personnel

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By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Amazon India entered into a partnership with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), to provide ex-service personnel with work opportunities across its growing operations network. With this partnership, Amazon India will continue to create fulfilling alternate career opportunities for ex-service personnel who have served the country. The MoU was signed between Liju Thomas, HR Director, Customer Fulfillment & Corporate, Amazon India Operations and Maj Gen MK Sagoch, Director General, DGR. The association Amazon India with DGR will further enable it to mobilise the untapped potential of veterans, giving it access to a greater talent…

26 Feb

Akzo Nobel India launches Dulux Assurance Program

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Dulux Assurance Program has been launched by Akzo Nobel India. This first-of-its-kind program assures perfect colour, finish and coverage else the paint will be replaced. This program is being rolled out across the country on a wide range of Dulux premium interior and exterior product portfolio. The launch of the Dulux Assurance to customers will be supported by new point of sale materials in-store and communications across social and digital channels. Consumers can get in touch with Akzo Nobel via WhatsApp or its website, provide tax invoice, Dulux Assurance Card and photographs of the surface showing the problem areas. Upon validation…

26 Feb

#KeepGirlsInSchool – Whisper’s programme

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India’s leading feminine care brand, Whisper has entered into a partnership with UNESCO in a breakthrough partnership to raise awareness and educate girls on Menstrual Hygiene Management under its flagship programme #KeepGirlsInSchool. In an effort to help young girls achieve their full potential, the movement begins with shedding light on the impact of 2.3-Crore girls dropping out of school - leading to 2.3-Crore unfulfilled dreams - due to lack of period education and protection. Bhumi Pednekar, a strong believer in empowering young girls, continues to be a part of the movement, championing the cause of making menstrual hygiene a priority in India. Last…

26 Feb

Bhaiya Ji ka punch: Self-defence digital series

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When there is no school, nowhere to go and no time to play for the young ones, the parents have to wonder what to do to keep the young minds active and fresh. Aiming to help out, something exciting is coming their way. In collaboration with Britannia Tiger Krunch, the popular Dabangg Tiger, Sonu Sood is going to bring to youngsters the perfect dose to keep their energies up with an exciting self-defence digital series. To keep up the spirits of the little ones as they continue to stay at home, the Bollywood actor and humanitarian, the Bhaiya Ji will…

25 Feb

‘Made in Korea, watched by world’: Netflix plans $500 million South Korea budget

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Streaming giant Netflix has announced plans to spend nearly USD 500 million in South Korea in 2021, thus adding more variety and diversity to their growing slate across the globe. South Korean shows, movies and K-pop have garnered global popularity in recent years, building audience base in countries such as the US and India, which have a robust entertainment industry of their own. In the last five years — from 2015 to 2020 — Netflix invested $700 million to expand its slate of Korean content and established two purpose-built production facilities in the country. Besides acquiring rights to existing Korean…