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21 Aug

COVID-19 Vaccination for Vulnerable Sections

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The Common Services Centers (CSC), under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, has joined hands with Vodafone Idea Foundation for registration of citizens to receive vaccination against COVID-19. The CSC Academy, the CSR & Education wing of CSC, will facilitate registration and scheduling of one million beneficiaries for vaccination across the country through the Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). The VLEs will act as a focal point for identifying and reaching out to ageing population, slum dwellers, daily wage workers, etc. The initiative will focus on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. The initiative will give preference to citizens who are underprivileged, who…

20 Aug

U.S. not interested in trade pact: Piyush Goyal

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India will look at working with the US on market access issues to promote bilateral trade as Washington has indicated that it is not looking for a new trade agreement as of now, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He also said that Australia has shown significant interest to do an early harvest pact with India and exporters should share areas of their interest with the ministry. An early harvest with countries like Australia will help India engage with others on similar lines, Goyal said. "The US as of now has kind of indicated that they are…

20 Aug

ASUS unveils official e-store in India

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With the #ShopwithASUS campaign, ASUS inaugurated its official online store in India, offering the brand’s most celebrated laptops and smartphones for customers. The e-store will be serviced by AYR Technologies, one of the leading sellers online. ASUS e-store will be the most convenient destination to shop from an array of ASUS’ state-of-the-art products present across ROG (Republic of Gamers) and Consumer PC categories. It will feature the brand’s extensive range of gaming and consumer laptops along with flagship smartphones – ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 3, to start with. The new online store will allow consumers and technology enthusiasts…

20 Aug

Lupin’s Aptivate to help children

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There is still no approved vaccine available for children in India, though children are most susceptible to Coronavirus among the unvaccinated. During the peak of the second wave, almost 80,000 kids had tested positive across five states according to government data. In view of all these developments, immunity for the kid below 18 becomes a matter of paramount importance. Lupin’s Aptivate is an ayurvedic syrup that helps in improving appetite and mothers can easily give home cooked nutritious food to their children. It also contains nine natural ingredients like Giloy, Amla, Pippali, etc., that help in building a strong immune…

20 Aug

SBI Life’s ‘eShield Next’

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SBI Life Insurance (one of most trusted private life insurers in the country) launched a unique new age protection solution - 'SBI Life eShield Next’. It ‘Levels Up’ the protection coverage as the insured achieves life’s prominent milestones. It is an individual, non-linked, non-participating, life insurance pure risk premium product. It is designed to let consumers enjoy the finer moments in life, by ‘levelling up’ the required insurance protection, through an increase in sum assured linked to the significant ‘level-up’ milestones in one’s life, like getting married, becoming a parent or buying a new house. The unique selling proposition of…

19 Aug

Honda Cars India Ltd. launched the New Amaze

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Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched the New Amaze with enhanced looks, premium exteriors styling and plush interiors. The ‘Shaandar’ New Amaze embodies the spirit of living life with Pride and represents a whole new attitude and fresh confidence in its latest avatar. The premium family sedan is available in Manual as well as CVT transmission in both Petrol & Diesel engines. A brand new colour Meteoroid Grey Metallic has been added in the range which amplifies the contemporary & premium looks. Honda Amaze is powered by Honda’s well acclaimed 1.2L i-VTEC petrol…

19 Aug

MTV Supermodel of the Year S2

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MTV (India’s No 1 Youth Entertainment Brand) brings back the most awaited edition of Livon MTV Supermodel of the Year Season 2 Co-Powered by Olay Retinol, Vanesa Body Deo, Magic Moments Music Studio & Fashion Partner FNGR with a bold new theme – ‘Unapologetically You’. Starting 22 August, every Sunday at 7PM only on MTV, this show will give India its next Supermodel who is unapologetically herself. Breaking stereotypes of a usual TV show, MTV Supermodel of the Year S2 will be a true Fashion Carnival that will celebrate individualism and style. Through its theme ‘Unapologetically You’, MTV Supermodel of…

19 Aug

News18 Network initiuative

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A News18 Network initiative, BYJU’S Young Genius showcases and recognizes inspiring journeys and achievements of child prodigies with exceptional talent in academics, arts, science, sports, music, and other creative fields. After receiving overwhelming audience and participant response for the successful first edition, News18 Network announces the second edition of BYJU’S Young Genius with a promise to make it bigger and better. The show will be aired in 18 network channels to cater to India’s widespread and diverse audience base, starting January 2022. The positive and encouraging narrative of the show hosted by Senior Network18 Editor and Anchor Anand Narasimhan, makes…

18 Aug

Seagram’s 100 Pipers cross 1 Million cases in sales

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Seagram’s 100 Pipers, the largest selling Scotch whisky in India, continues to achieve bigger milestones and set new benchmarks in the industry. It has proven itself to be a market leader, thought leader & an innovation leader. In the last business cycle, Jul’20-Jun’21, 100 Pipers has broken not one but two records. 100 Pipers became the first &only Scotch brand in India to cross 1 Million+ cases mark in annual sales, twice - a solidstamp on the consumers’ love for the brand.Adding to this success streak, the brand’s premium variant ‘100 Pipers Blended Scotch, Aged 12 years’ crossed 100,000 Cases…

18 Aug

Renault India presents Renault KIGER to Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

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Renault has presented Renault KIGER to #TokyoOlympics2020 Silver Medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for her stunning performance on the world stage. Hailing from a village in East Imphal Mirabai became an inspiration for other athletes. Her journey finds resonance with a billion Indians who aspire to break out of their humble backgrounds. Mr. Sudhir Malhotra, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Renault India and Mr. Ningthoujam Dhinel Singh, Dealer Principal, Gibde Motors, Renault Imphal handed over the keys of the brand new Renault KIGEto Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Renault KIGER is a brand-new sub four metre compact SUV designed and developed for…