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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…

18 Aug

WhatsApp Payments Backgrounds on UPI

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Designed in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), the payments feature on WhatsApp is an India-first, real-time payment system that enables transactions with over 227 banks. Now, WhatsApp users in India will be able to add Payments Backgrounds while sending money to friends and family through WhatsApp. Built for India, this new feature is relevant, exciting, and memorable. The core idea of this feature update is to create a more personalised experience for the sender as well as the receiver. Payment Backgrounds make sending money personal and brings alive the story…

18 Aug

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu – Amway’s new brand ambassador

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Olympian Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has been roped in as the brand ambassador for Amway and its Nutrilite range of products. Chanu will spearhead the company’s campaigns focused on its foundation range such as Nutrilite Daily, Omega and All Plant Protein amongst others, across platforms. Recently, Amway launched Chyawanprash by Nutrilite and Nutrilite Vitamin C Cherry Plus strengthening the nutrition portfolio. With evolving consumer trends, the nutrition category has registered immense growth with Nutrilite contributing over 61% to the company’s business revenue. The category is poised for tremendous growth with an increase in contribution to over 65% by 2024, which includes a significant contribution from the…

17 Aug

Vi – Smart City Partner of Guwahati

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Vi Business (the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea) has been appointed by Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) as implementation partner under the Guwahati Smart City initiative. The partnership was officially launched in Guwahati by the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Hemanta Biswa Sarma. Under this partnership, the GMC will provide Vi Intelligent Mobility solutions to Guwahati Municipal Swatch Bharat workers. The Vi SIMs that can be used with feature phones as well as smart phones, will keep GMC employees connected on Vi network and help GMC ensure safety of field staff as well as enhance efficiency of day to day cleaning…

17 Aug

Skechers ArchFit styles

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The Comfort Technology Company, Skechers has launched the Autumn Winter 2021 collection of ArchFit styles in India. Skechers ArchFit styles for both men and women are now available at a price starting at Rs 4,799 on Skechers.in as well as at Skechers retail stores. The new ArchFit collection covers a range of shoe categories, from casual to fitness, for ultimate comfort in every situation. Available for both men and women, the supportive pairs are thoughtfully designed for people who are always on the move. Skechers ArchFit footwear is synonymous with convenience and comfort, providing enhanced arch support in everyday footwear…

17 Aug

Fuel pricing: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman blames UPA’s oil bonds

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The government would have easily given relief from high oil prices if it did not had to bear the cost of oil bonds that the previous government had issued to companies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters today.The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had issued oil bonds - or instruments in lieu of cash subsidy to oil marketing companies - that are up for redemption now. "If I had not incurred the UPA's oil bonds worth over Rs 1. 4 lakh crore, I would have given relief from petroleum prices," Ms Sitharaman said, explaining…

16 Aug

Mahindra Launches It’s All New Global SUV The XUV700

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., launched All New Global SUV the XUV700 on the occasion of the country’s 75th Independence Day. The XUV700 represents India’s rise as a confident, bold, global powerhouse that is set to take a leadership role on the world stage. The XUV700 will come in four variants that include diesel and gasoline, manual and automatic options and with 5 and 7-Seater capacity. It will also be available in an optional All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) spec. On the occasion of the launch Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Auto & Farm Sectors, M&M Ltd, said, “The XUV700 marks the beginning of a…

16 Aug

Google Doodle celebrates India’s first woman Satyagrahi Subhadra Kumari Chauhan’s birth anniversary

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Google today released a striking doodle to honour the life and achievements of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, a trailblazing writer and freedom fighter whose work rose to national prominence during a male-dominated era of literature.On the occasion of the Indian activist and author's 117th birth anniversary, the doodle recreated the iconic image of the trailblazer, sitting with a pen and paper, in a saree. The doodle is created by New Zealand-based guest artist Prabha Mallya. Her evocative nationalist poem "Jhansi ki Rani" is widely regarded as one of the most recited poems in Hindi literature. On this day in 1904, Subhadra…

16 Aug

Almonds can help patients recovered from Covid-19

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Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head – Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi suggested a few tips for the patients recovered from Covid-19. By incorporating a few changes to the daily routine, one can amp up the recovery process. According to Ritika Samaddar, one should increase his/her protein intake to get back muscle lost. Depletion of protein due to Covid-19 means lowering immunity. To replenish this immunity, a high protein diet is recommended. One can add nuts such as almonds into the diet plan. Almonds are high in Vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant to support pulmonary immune function. Hydrating the body…