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22 Sep

GIGAnet – the new-age network from Vi

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India’s strongest 4G network GIGAnet has been launched by Vi, the new brand born through the integration of two of India’s most loved telecom brands - Vodafone and Idea. Vodafone Idea Limited has set up a world-class network with largest spectrum portfolio, huge capacity, and built on many principles of 5G architecture that help in delivering a superior network experience. GIGAnet from Vi is being introduced to mobile phone users in India through a high decibel creative campaign on TV and Digital. The campaign portrays GIGAnet as the network that is in tune with the needs of the customers in…

22 Sep

‘Leaders Award’ goes to HCCB factory

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One of India’s top 5 FMCG companies, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has been conferred with the ‘Leaders Award’ by Frost & Sullivan and TERI for its sustainability practices for 2020. Presented for the Medium Business category under FMCG Sector of Sustainability 4.0 Awards, the recognition acknowledges HCCB’s efforts to adopt green manufacturing practices in a consistent and structured fashion. HCCB’s factory in Jalpaiguri secured the maximum out of the total score of 1200 covering more than 125 touch-points in its category to win the award. The assessment was based on four major parameters; Purpose, Partnership, Planet and People and 13…

22 Sep

ICICI Pru Life partners with NSDL Payments Bank

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has entered into a corporate agency agreement with NSDL Payments Bank. Under the agreement, ICICI Prudential Life will provide its customer-centric protection and savings products to customers of NSDL Payments Bank. These insurance products will enable NSDL Payments Bank customers to provide financial security to their families and help them achieve their financial goals. This is also an effort by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to cover the uninsured population of the country by offering its innovative and easy to understand life insurance POS products on NSDL Payment Bank's exhaustive point of sale (POS) network. POS life…

22 Sep

‘Watch Me Now’ – Avon’s new campaign

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Beauty company Avon has launched a new brand campaign, ‘Watch Me Now’ calling on people to reconsider their views of the iconic company. Avon, which has been transforming women’s lives by doing beauty differently, has evolved its positioning to better reflect the Avon of today – an innovative, bold and inclusive beauty brand. Launched to coincide with Avon’s 135th birthday, ‘Watch Me Now’ is a testimony to Avon’s heritage as a purpose-driven company – using the power of beauty to create opportunities for people to earn on their own terms. It celebrates the success of the Avon brand, its people,…

21 Sep

Sony’s digital voice recorder – ICD-PX470

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Sony India launched a new addition to its voice recorder range with ICD-PX470. ICD-PX470 digital voice recorder will be available across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and on Amazon and Flipkart e-commerce portals from 14 September onwards at Best Buy price of Rs 4,990. The PX470 offers high quality and reliable recording with superior voice clarity. Equipped with 4GB internal memory, it gives a maximum recording time of 59 hours 35m when recording in stereo at MP3 128kbps. Users can expand their memory capacity with a micro SD card for up to…

21 Sep

ZEE5 Premium membership for Vi customers

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Vi, the newest telecom brand rolled out an exciting proposition for its prepaid customers that will enable them to enjoy one year of ZEE5 premium membership at no additional cost. The offer is applicable on select data plans starting from Rs 405 and will provide Vi customers access to ZEE5’s premium bespoke content in 12 languages. The annual ZEE5 membership is available with Vi data plans with recharge value of Rs 355, Rs 405, Rs 595, Rs 795 and Rs 2595. Avneesh Khosla, Marketing Director, Vodafone Idea Limited said, “With the new Rs 405 ZEE5 Recharge pack, Vi is to…

21 Sep

64% SMBs believe this period presents a good opportunity

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Small and Medium Business (SMBs) in India are looking to bounce back after facing stiff challenges due to the ongoing pandemic. The HP Asia SMB Report 2020 – a study conducted among SMBs in the region has revealed that over 73% of SMBs in India are confident that they will survive and bounce back post COVID-19. This number is significantly higher than the regional average, which stood at 60%. This confidence is reflected in the fact that almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents from India believe that this period presents a good opportunity to reformulate the business strategy. And half of…

21 Sep

Himalaya’s monsoon skincare for babies

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Monsoon brings humidity and dampness that can lead to certain skin-related issues in babies, such as rashes, itchy scalp, etc. Dr Prathibha Babshet, Ayurveda Expert, R & D, The Himalaya Drug Company, advises parents to follow a monsoon skincare routine for their baby. Recommending parents to use gentle and safe products, Dr Pratibha says, “To ensure skin is moisturized and nourished, follow a proper monsoon head-to-heel skincare routine using safe and gentle products during the season. Choose a gentle baby soap enriched with Olive Oil and Almond Oil. Post bath, gently pats dry, especially the areas with skin folds. Dab…

19 Sep

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour collaborates with Tarun Tahiliani

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The first-ever digital collaboration came up between Blenders Pride Fashion Tour and designer Tarun Tahiliani to celebrate his 25 years in the industry. For years, Blenders Pride Fashion Tour has set the benchmark for the fashion industry in India. Now, the tour, in collaboration with Tarun Tahiliani, celebrated a story of My Identity, My Pride. The evening showcased elements of Pride in his craft and heritage. A theatrical representation of fashion was held in both menswear and women wear, in a larger-than-life custom set designed by Tarun Tahiliani, showcasing his 25-year journey. Ishwindar Singh, GM Marketing, Pernod Ricard India, said,…

19 Sep

Nissan Z Proto looks to the future

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Nissan unveiled the Z Proto, signaling the company’s intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car. Shown at a virtual event beamed around the world from the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, the prototype car features a new design inside and out, as well as a V-6 twin turbocharged engine with a manual transmission. First hinted at in a video named “Nissan A-Z” in May, the Nissan Z Proto pays full respect to 50 years of Z heritage. At the same time, it’s a thoroughly modern sports car. “The Z, as a pure sports car, represents the…