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17 Dec

Study on Smartphones and impact on relationships

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The findings of the second edition of the study titled ‘Smartphones and their impact on human relationships 2020’ have been announced by Vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand. The study showcases the impact of mobile devices on consumers in this year of social distancing. The study evaluates and throws light on the various dimensions of increasing smartphone usage – the extent of usage, the impact of lockdown on usage patterns, impact on personal health and social relationships. The study revealed that 66% of Indians believe that their smartphone improves their quality of life. Still, a shocking 70% of Indians feel…

17 Dec

Tide India’s Tide Plus Double Power

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As an upgrade to its existing portfolio of Tide Plus Extra Power, Tide has launched Tide Plus Double Power. Tide is the biggest laundry brand globally and one of the leading fabric care brands in India from P&G. The New Tide Plus Double Power is equipped with Stain Magnets that work hard to pull out tough stains from the garments. This upgrade is being launched with an exciting new TV commercial, starring Bollywood actor and brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana. The latest version of India's popular detergent brand comes with an enhanced stain removal power, whitening benefit and longer lasting fragrance.…

17 Dec

ADRA India partners with Reckitt Benckiser

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Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) India, an India-registered Society and affiliate of the global humanitarian nonprofit, ADRA, headquartered in Maryland, United States, launched a unique life skills program for kids, ‘The Birds and Bees Talk’ (BBT) with support from the global conglomerate, Reckitt Benckiser. The curriculum was launched for children between the ages of 10-19 years. ADRA India delivers relief and development assistance to individuals and communities across the nation - regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, gender, or religious association. This comprehensive growth-focused life skills curriculum will provide accurate, fact-based, and age-appropriate information that will help adolescents make…

16 Dec

10-millionth power tool by Bosch rolls out

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A leading supplier of power tools for the construction, woodworking, and metalworking industry, Bosch Power Tools India announced the rollout of the 10-millionth power tool from its plant located in Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, thereby demonstrating its engineering and manufacturing prowess. The plant manufactures Bosch’s featured product range such as angle grinders, Impact drills, air blowers, rotary hammers, and rotary drills. One of the products manufactured here is exported across the Globe. The facility came up in Chennai in mid-2015 and currently manufactures over 60 power tools, which includes eight types of power tools for artisans and tradesmen. The power…

16 Dec

Special offer from Vi and Bajaj Finance

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Vi, the newest telecom brand in India and Bajaj Finance Ltd, the lending and investment arm of Bajaj Finserv Group have entered into a strategic partnership to facilitate easy access to smartphones at affordable EMIs, along with 6 months and 1-year pre-paid plans from Vi. The partnership unlocks ease of 4G access for Vi customers, by enabling them to get a smartphone of their choice and an annual or half-yearly Vi prepaid recharge plan at zero down payment and Easy EMIs. The EMI will be calculated basis the total billed amount including the price of the smartphone and the recharge.…

15 Dec

IHCL’s Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa

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Taj, Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL) iconic brand, opened Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling. The resort is situated in the world-renowned Makaibari Tea Estate, founded in 1859, and home to the world’s first tea factory. With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have six hotels in West Bengal including three under development. Mr Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Indian Hotels Company, said, “IHCL has put many destinations like Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala on the tourism map. Taj Chia Kutir & Resort is a welcome addition to our existing hotels in the magnificent Himalayas.” Nestled…

15 Dec

Blenders Pride gets 3 awards

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It is a great moment for Pernod Ricard India to celebrate the recognition for Seagram’s Blenders Pride at three of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions. Blenders Pride has received the Gold Award at Monde Selection 2020, Gold Medal at The Fifty Best, and Bronze Medal at London Spirits Competition 2020. A premium Indian whisky launched in 1995, Seagram’s Blenders Pride is blended from Indian grain spirit and Scottish malt with no artificial flavouring. This premium whisky is the result of 160 years of a great tradition of blending fine whiskies. The brand’s attributes – no artificial flavours, consistent quality…

14 Dec

Thousands of iPhones looted, violence cost us Rs 440 crore: Wistron

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The Taiwan-based manufacturing plant, Wistron, which primarily manufactures iPhones in India was vandalised by its own employees over payment issues. The Wistron plant, which is situated in Karnataka’s Narsapura was ransacked by the employees for not paying the salary that was promised to them. Now as per the latest report, during the violence thousands of iPhones were stolen and the property was damaged, which led to a total loss of around Rs 437 crore. As per a Times of India report, it was reported that thousands of iPhones were looted and Wistron’s factory equipment was destroyed during the attack, the…

14 Dec

Aprlia SXR 160: Piaggio India opens pre-booking

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Piaggio India announced the opening of pre-bookings of the soon to be launched, premium scooter from the stable of Aprilia, the SXR 160. The much-awaited premium scooter, the SXR 160, is under production at the Baramati plant and is available for pre-booking at a booking amount of Rs 5000 through the E-commerce site www.shop.apriliaindia.com or by visiting any Aprilia dealership. The much-awaited premium scooter, Aprilia SXR 160, incorporates Aprilia’s latest global design language and is equipped with a high performance 160 CC BSVI, three-valve Fuel Injection clean emission engine technology. It hosts other features like wrap around LED Headlights, LED…

14 Dec

Strategic partners _ Nayara Energy and Shell

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Nayara Energy (a new-age integrated downstream energy company) and Shell (the global leader in finished lubricants) announced a strategic partnership. It will provide customers access to Shell Lubricants’ best-in-class products, including the premium range of Ultra engine oils at Nayara and Essar fuel stations. Since October 1, 2020, Nayara Energy is launching new retail outlets with Nayara brand and has already unveiled over 200 new Nayara fuel stations in the country. Nayara Energy, the fastest-growing pan-India private fuel retail network, operates an extensive network of over 5,900 fuel stations across the country.