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25 Jan

RBI to Stop Printing Old Currency Notes

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Assistant General Manager of the Reserve Bank of India, B. Mahesh said that RBI is planning to withdraw the old series of currency notes including Rs 100, Rs 10, and Rs 5 by March or April. Mahesh said that the old currency notes of Rs 100, Rs 10 and Rs 5 will eventually go out of circulation as RBI plans to withdraw them by March-April. In 2019, RBI had issued new Rs 100 notes in lavender colour having motif of ‘Rani ki vav’ – a stepwell located on the banks of Saraswati river in Gujarat’s Patan. He added that even…

25 Jan

Amway forays into vegetable and fruit hygiene category

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Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, launched its latest innovation in-home care category with Amway Home Fruit & Veggie Wash. Building on its expertise in home-care solutions and in its endeavour to cater to the growing need for hygiene care products, Amway forayed into the vegetable and fruit hygiene space with this launch. Amway Home Fruit & Veggie Wash is a 5-in-1 cleaning solution for fruits and vegetables. The cleaning solution has no added chlorine, bleach, alcohol, artificial color or animal-based ingredients. It is scientifically lab-tested against 197 pesticides and is proven to remove surface germs…

22 Jan

Markem-Imaje commence operations at Bhiwadi plant

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Markem-Imaje, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover Corporation, announced the commencement of work at its first plant at RIICO Industrial Area, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Markem-Imaje is a manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions and is the leading players in the global coding industry. The newly inaugurated plant will also be the head office of the company in the country and the facility is intended to cater to the domestic market. The company has invested Rs. 80-Crore in the plant and India operations. The newly inaugurated plant is spread in 5.5 acres and marks an important step in Markem-Imaje’s long-term…

22 Jan

A healthier New Year with almonds

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Healthy snacking and including almonds in one’s daily diet can be a great way to start the year on a healthy note. As we step into 2021, let’s resolve to make one small yet positive change to our family as well as our lives and include a handful of almonds to the diet every day. Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan said, “My resolution for the New Year is to omit all unhealthy snacks from my family and my diet. Almonds are known for their satiating properties, and also provide energy.” Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi, Ritika Samaddar said, “The first thing…

21 Jan

Aprilia SXR 160 is available at Rs 1,32,506

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Piaggio India introduces the much-awaited premium scooter Aprilia SXR 160 in Mizoram. It is available at a price of 1,32,506 in Mizoram and can be booked for an initial amount of Rs 5000 across all dealerships and through e-commerce website (https://apriliaindia.com/). Aprilia SXR 160 will be available in Glossy Red, Matt Blue, Glossy White and Matt Black colours. Aprilia SXR 160 is equipped with a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, 3 valve fuel injection clean emission engine technology. To deliver the best riding experience and highest level of comfort, Aprilia SXR 160 offers bigger, longer, comfortable and ergonomic seats, crafted in art…

21 Jan

Flipkart introduces SmartPack plan

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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace has introduced a unique ‘Flipkart SmartPack’ offering that will enable customers to purchase new smartphones in an affordable manner. By paying for a 12 or 18-month SmartPack subscription, starting January 17, 2021, consumers can purchase a brand new smartphone on the Flipkart app with a 100% money-back. The SmartPack plan will offer customers access to their favourite OTT platforms, healthcare and Food & Beverage and various other services. This offering is the latest in Flipkart’s continued efforts to ensure that every Indian owns a smartphone of their choice. The Smart Pack plan is available on…

20 Jan

Dolby’s recognition program for Music Mix Engineers

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Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive audio and video entertainment experiences, launched a recognition and rewards program for Music Mix Engineers in India -‘Dolby Atmos Music Mix Engineers Honour Club’. Through this annual program, Dolby will recognize the work of music mix engineers and their contribution to the industry, encouraging them to create more music in Dolby Atmos for an immersive experience for fans. The Music Mix Engineers from India who have mixed music in Dolby Atmos are eligible to apply for the recognition program. Depending on the number of songs mixed in Dolby Atmos, eligible entries will be reviewed…

20 Jan

Deorali Bazar ropeway attracts travellers

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The capital town of Sikkim, Gangtok is witnessing an increasing number of tourists from around the country due to its scenic charm and beauty. The major attractions of the city being a Tibetan Buddhist centre, attracting monks from Nepal, Ladakh, Himachal etc. Young hikers from Pan-India are coming to explore the beautiful city of Gangtok. It is considered to be the base for hikers and trekkers for going through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges. A popular and thrilling tourist attraction in the city has been the ropeway, beginning from Deorali Bazar which is adjacent to most happening place of Sikkim ‘Mahatma…

19 Jan

AU Bank and ICICI Pru Life announce a partnership

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AU Small Finance Bank (AU Bank), a scheduled commercial bank and one of the largest small finance banks in the country, announced a partnership with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, one of the top private life insurance companies, to offer need and goal-based life insurance solutions. This tie-up between the two leading companies will enrich life insurance offering with an agile, accelerated, digital and paperless platform offered by ICICI Prudential Life. Through this corporate agency arrangement, over 18 lakh customers of AU Bank across over 700 banking touchpoints in 13 states and 2 Union territories, will have an easy access to…

19 Jan

RLG Clean to Green Campaign

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Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), a leading global service provider of comprehensive reverse logistics solutions launched its flagship campaign ‘Clean to Green’ in May 2020 and will be running till March 2021. The campaign aimed at creating awareness and sensitizing consumers on responsible disposal of electronics and safe practices for recycling by partnering with responsible organizations. India is currently the fourth-largest producer of e-waste in the world. About 95 per cent of India’s e-waste is recycled in the informal sector and in a crude manner. RLG’s Clean to Green campaign saw great success over the last 3 years; reached people in…