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10 Jan

Eko’s sellers from Kamrup adopt the digital route

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaEko’s sellers, Kamrup

India’s leading fintech platform, Eko, has enabled sellers hailing from the Kamrup region of Assam to transform their rural district digitally. They have now turned their shops into a one-stop bill payment destination by paying their electricity bills using Eko. This safe and hassle-free opportunity by Eko empowers the sellers in the region to earn lucrative commissions and ensures the best success rate for every utility bill payment. Eko’s seller Bonomali Bhuyan, a money transfer agent from the Kamrup region, has witnessed rapid growth by making electricity bill payments for his customers. Using Eko, the seller got the opportunity to…

10 Jan

Vasu Naturals introduced an array of winter care products

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAyurvedic, Vasu Naturals

Skin needs extra care, hydration and nourishment during winter. Keeping in mind the need of the season and protecting it from getting dry & patchy, the leading brand in Herbal Cosmetics & Personal care segment Vasu Healthcare has introduced an array of winter care products to give a hydrating and refreshing feel during colder temperatures. The company offers an interesting range of body lotions and skin creams like Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Aloe vera and All Season for complete body care under 'Vasu Naturals'. With 40 plus years of rich heritage and brand legacy, Vasu Healthcare is among the leading…

10 Jan

Harpercollins Acquires Publishing Rights of Biography of Ratan N. Tata

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaHarpercollins, Ratan N. Tata, Udayan Mitra

HarperCollins has that it has acquired rights to publish the authorized biography of legendary business figure Ratan N. Tata, who is counted among the most influential and inspirational leaders in the world. Ratan N. Tata: The Authorized Biography by Dr Thomas Mathew will be published globally by HarperCollins in all formats in November 2022. Udayan Mitra at HarperCollins India acquired world rights in all languages from Anish Chandy at Labyrinth Literary Agency. The book will be published by HarperCollins India in English and the principal Indian languages, by HarperCollins Leadership in the US and by William Collins in the UK.…

10 Jan

Mark Dec 26 as ‘Veer Baal diwas’ to pay tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons: PM

editor0 CommentsIndiapunjab

The Union Home Ministry on Sunday announced that December 26 will be observed as 'Veer Baal Diwas' as a tribute to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh's four sons who were executed by the Mughals. The ministry's formal announcement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the day will be observed beginning this year. Paying rich tributes to the tenth Sikh Guru on the occasion of Parkash Purab on Sunday, the Prime Minister said: “Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year,…

08 Jan

Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India, LifestyleCoronavirus, COVID 19, COVID cases, Delhi, health minister, satyender jain

The Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today and the positivity rate is to be around 19%. In the last 24 hours, the city recorded 48 new Omicron cases taking the tally to 513. Police and administrative officials in Delhi have kept vigil to check violations of Covid-related guidelines as weekend curfew kicked in Friday night in the city to curb the spread of corona. The weekend curfew started at 10 pm Friday and will continue till Monday 5 am. Officials in several districts said that teams will be in the field during the period to…

08 Jan

West Bengal government has allowed salons and beauty parlors to operate at 50% capacity

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India, West BengalCovid-19, west bengal

The West Bengal government has relaxed the Covid restrictions and allowed salons and beauty parlors to operate at 50 % capacity. Now, salons and beauty parlors in the state can operate at 50 % seating capacity until 10 p.m. Owners and management have been asked to ensure that employees and customers are fully vaccinated and all Covid protocols, including regular sanitation in the workplace, are properly followed. West Bengal reported 17,213 new covid-19 cases on Friday which was more than the previous day. There are 51,384 active cases in the state, where in the last 24 hours 8,912 patients have…

08 Jan

Banks may remain closed for five days next week

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India

Indian public and private banks are expected to close for five days next week. Customers should note that not all banks will be closed on all days, barring on Saturday and Sunday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has divided the holidays into three categories, holidays may vary by states. So customers should check the dates on which the banks will remain closed next week before going to do their work. According to the RBI guidelines, public sector banks, private sector banks, foreign banks, cooperative banks, and regional banks across the country will have to remain shut on designated dates.

08 Jan

Consultant hiring: Dhankhar raises questions on process

editor0 CommentsIndiaJagdeep Dhankhar, Mamata Banerjee, west bengal

West Bengal governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar raised questions on the recruitment process of consultants in the state. He took to tweeter and pinned on Monday morning "No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism." Adding he said, “The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article 16 of the Constitution." No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism. The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article…

07 Jan

Zupee- Jio Strategic Partnership

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Indiajio, Zupee

Zupee, India's largest skill-based casual gaming company, has announced a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with Jio Platforms Limited. This will entail integration of products and strong synergies in user engagement and distribution in a future-ready ecosystem that will benefit over 450 million users. Jio users will be provided access to Zupee’s rich repertoire of online skill-based games as well as other innovative products that Zupee develops. This strategic partnership firmly cements the trust in the incredible growth and vision that Zupee brings to the table with key strengths in cracking winning game formats and monetisation in the Indian market. Dilsher Singh,…

07 Jan

ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health, India‘ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium’

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched an innovative term insurance product ‘ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium’, a customer-centric proposition offering life-stage based cover wherein the quantum of life cover is automatically adjusted based on the customer’s life stages. The ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium offers return of 105% of all premiums paid on survival, besides providing cover against 64 critical illnesses, one of the highest in the industry. It offers two variants – Life Stage Cover and Level Cover.The Life-stage Cover is ideally suited for customers who seek adequate life cover across their life stages. Also, it offers…