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26 May

AcneStar roped in Rashi Khanna as the new face of the brand

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

Mankind Pharma House AcneStar has roped in Rashi Khanna as the new face of the brand to better engage with the audience. Given Raashi Khanna's popularity across the spectrum through her films and shows across languages, mediums and genres, the brand aims to intensify its reach pan India with a TVC. Commenting on the collaboration, Raashi Khanna said, “Acne and skin concerns are universally sensitive issues and as youngsters, we are always looking for easy and safe ways to get clear acne-free skin. AcneStar employs scientific brilliance to introduce a product that provides reliable solutions for skincare, I am delighted…

24 May

Saurav Ganguly Becomes The New Tripura Tourism Brand Ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsNorth EastBusiness, INDIA

Cricket icon Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as Tripura's tourism brand ambassador, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday. The announcement came after Tourism Minister Sushant Chaudhary Ganguly met state officials at his residence in Kolkata and discussed the proposal. The chief minister said he had also spoken to Ganguly over the phone and was confident that his participation in the campaign would be an inspiration to the state's tourism sector. "It is a matter of great pride that former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has accepted the offer to become the brand ambassador of our Tripura tourism," Saha…

24 May

Alibaba’s cloud unit initiates job cuts ahead of IPO

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, LifestyleBusiness

In the latest round of technology layoffs, Alibaba pruning is here. According to a report, Alibaba Group Holding Limited is going to lay off about 7 percent of its workforce earlier this week. According to a Bloomberg report, Alibaba's layoffs are set to affect employees in the tech giant's cloud division. These layoffs, if planned, will affect 7 percent of Alibaba's total workforce. The report added that Alibaba's layoff move forms part of a comprehensive restructuring strategy designed to position divisions for faster growth. The idea is to aim for an independent spinoff of categories, which could eventually become an…

23 May

SpiceJet celebrates 18 glorious years of flying high in the Indian skies

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

SpiceJet, the country's favorite airline, today completed 18 glorious years serving its passengers, making flights more affordable for the general public and connecting unconnected parts of the country.The airline's latest offering offers a number of flights, including two international flights, under the government's Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) drive.SpiceJet aims to return 25 of its grounded aircraft to service by June 15 and restart more aircraft in the following weeks.

20 May

Shah Rukh Khan to Be Realme’s Brand Ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBollywood, Business, EntertainmentBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

Realme is apparently planning to rope in Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan as its next brand ambassador. The news comes as the company prepares to launch its highly anticipated Realme 11 Pro series in the Indian market next month. As we get closer to the Realme 11 Pro series India launch, the Chinese smartphone maker has roped in popular Indian actor Shahrukh Khan as its brand ambassador. The news comes from a 91Mobiles report that was learned from industry sources. The report shared the leaked image, where we see the latest brand ambassador. Realme is expected to announce the arrival…

19 May

China overtakes Japan as the world’s top auto exporter

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

China overtook Japan as the world's top auto exporter in the first quarter, driven by rising demand for electric vehicles and rising supplies in Russia.According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China's automobile exports for the January-March period increased by 58% from a year ago to 1.07 million units. According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Japan exported 950,000 cars in the same quarter, up 6% year-on-year.Chinese auto exports continued this quarter. An industry group for passenger vehicles expects exports to grow 30% to 4 million units throughout the calendar year. Tesla China, Chery, Geely, SAIC, Great Wall Motors,…

19 May

Pankaj Tripathi becomes the brand ambassador of Xiaomi India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

Xiaomi India, a smartphone and smart TV brand, announced actor Pankaj Tripathi as the brand ambassador for its smartphone segment in India. With a focus on innovation, and user-centric design, Xiaomi has gained immense popularity among Indian consumers. The brand's commitment to deliver high-quality smartphones at honest prices resonates. Renowned for his versatile acting skills and relatable personality, Tripathi perfectly embodies Xiaomi's core values and philosophy. Known for its realistic portrayal and ability to connect with audiences, this association will further strengthen Xiaomi's bond with its customers, the company said in a press release. Tripathi said, “It's a pleasure to…

18 May

Nihar signs Alia Bhatt as their brand ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBollywood, Business, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

Nihar Naturals, Marico's hair oil brand is gearing up for a slow new massage as it seeks to further penetrate the eastern market which it dominates with its new brand ambassador Alia Bhatt. “There is a perception that Nihar is an east-dominant brand,” counters Somasree Bose Awasthi, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Marico. She claims that it is a market leader in the value-added hair oil segment and asserts that the brand is "very big in the Hindi-speaking market (HSM) as well." According to Marico's website, Nihar Natural has four variants: Nihar Natural Coconut Hair Oil, Nihar Natural Shanti Badam Amla,…

18 May

Flipkart head of new business Adarsh Menon quits

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Adarsh Menon who is the new business head and senior vice president of Flipkart has reportedly submitted his papers for his own new venture. After his exit, Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy plans to restructure the team, reports said. On the development front, Pranab Tiwari has also reportedly been appointed as SVP. Menon joined Flipkart from HUL in 2015. He took up his new role 10 months ago, leading new businesses such as Flipkart's ShopSee, RickCommerce and Cleartrip. Previously, he was SVP and head of Wholesale and Walmart India. Menon was made head of the business in July 2022 when senior…

17 May

HDFC Mutual Fund launches first-ever defence fund

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, LifestyleBusiness, INDIA

HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd on Tuesday announced the country's first mutual fund focus on the defence sector, a move that will allow investors to tap into the space's growth prospects. HDFC Defense Fund's New Fund Offer (NFO), an open-ended equity scheme, will open on May 19 and close on June 2, HDFC AMC said in a statement.The fund will invest at least 80 percent of its net assets in companies in the defense and allied sectors.Stocks in the defense and allied sectors include stocks that form part of aerospace and defense; Explosives, shipbuilding, and allied services. "In a multi-faceted…