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15 Youths From Five Countries Triumphed at Young Social Entrepreneurs Backed by Strong Mentorship Support
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15 Youths From Five Countries Triumphed at Young Social Entrepreneurs Backed by Strong Mentorship Support

New Delhi, November 22, 2023. Six social enterprise teams from five countries emerged as winners at this year’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Programme organised by the Singapore International Foundation (SIF). The teams were represented by 15 youths from China, India, Indonesia, Laos, and Singapore. They presented the strongest business ideas that addressed social and environmental causes including mental health services, water conservation, the provision of skills and technology for underserved communities, and women empowerment. The YSE Global Programme also enjoyed the highest level of mentorship support in its 14-year history. A total of 82 volunteer mentors spent more than 330 hours working with participant teams this year, a 32 per cent increase in hours compa...
HomeLane Achieves Cash Profitability at Rs. 700 Cr Revenue ARR
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HomeLane Achieves Cash Profitability at Rs. 700 Cr Revenue ARR

Bengaluru, November 2023. HomeLane, India's premier home interiors brand, announced that it has turned cash-positive for September and October 2023. HomeLane is one of the few companies in the home interiors domain to have achieved this important milestone.HomeLane is now on track to not only sustain its cash-positive status but also grow 30% YoY in FY24. Srikanth Iyer and Tanuj Choudhry, the founders of HomeLane, jointly stated, "Achieving cash profitability gives us the independence to think long-term and take decisions accordingly. We are incredibly proud of our team's relentless efforts and are thrilled to set our next milestone of reaching EBITDA profitability in FY24."In an ambitious push, HomeLane is also set to surpass 1000 Cr in Order Book and...
Power Ministry holds interaction with industry stakeholders to review 80 GW Thermal Power Capacity addition by 2031-32
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Power Ministry holds interaction with industry stakeholders to review 80 GW Thermal Power Capacity addition by 2031-32

New Delhi, November 22, 2023. The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh held an interaction with stakeholders in the power sector in New Delhi on 21st November, 2023 to review thermal power capacity addition and facilitate the industry to overcome any problems being faced by them. Officers of the Ministry of Power, state governments, Central Electricity Authority, Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry such as NTPC, REC, PFC, as well as other PSUs such as BHEL, and industry participants including independent power producers and vendors joined the meeting. “We are working on adding at least 55 GW – 60 GW thermal capacity” Addressing the PSUs and industry, the Power Minister informed everyone about the government’s decision to add ...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor inks MOU with Government of Karnataka for next round of investments towards setting-up of a new plant
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor inks MOU with Government of Karnataka for next round of investments towards setting-up of a new plant

Bengaluru, November  2023. Staying true to its commitment of “Make in India” and producing “Mass Happiness for All”, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the Government of Karnataka toenhance its existing operations in the country through fresh investments. The investments of around INR 3,300 crores, coinciding with the landmark occasion of TKM’s 25-years of operations in India,involves setting-up of a new plant thus adding to capacity thereby resulting in a substantial boost to the local manufacturing eco-system,along with ushering new technologies to create “mobility for all”. This will be the company’s third plant in India, all situated at Bidadi near Bangalore, in Karnataka.This development also brings with it, potential for furth...
Tata Motors and Inchcape plc usher in a new era of commercial vehicle excellence in Thailand
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Tata Motors and Inchcape plc usher in a new era of commercial vehicle excellence in Thailand

Bangkok, 21 November 2023. Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, is reaffirming its dedication to delivering class-leading commercial vehicles to the Thai market. The company, along with its authorised distributor Inchcape – a leading global automotive distributor, announced it has commenced the sales and service of its commercial vehicles across Thailand. This endeavour marks Tata Motors' commitment to revolutionising the landscape of commercial transportation in Thailand. The company also launched an impressive line-up of new-age trucks, including Tata Super Ace, Tata Ultra T.9, Tata Ultra T.14 and the flagship Tata Prima 5038.S, with a gamut of value-added services, such as Tata Protect and Tata OK. In April 2023, Tata Motors announced a strategic partn...
MAHE Honors Innovators and Researchers at Grand Convocation
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MAHE Honors Innovators and Researchers at Grand Convocation

Manipal, November 21st, 2023. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence, deemed to be University, one of India's leading research focused educational institutions, held a convocation to discuss various aspects of its plans to align its academic approaches with the National Education Policy 2020. The discussion was led by Dr H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor of MAHE, Lt Gen (Dr) M.D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor of MAHE, and Dr Giridhar Kini P, Registrar of MAHE. The MAHE leadership shared the framework for the institution's future operations and academic planning. MAHE’s 31st Convocation ceremony will take place over four days, 18th and 19th November and 25th and 26th November. The chief guests for each of the days will be: Lt Gen (Dr.) Narendra Kotw...
Nidhhi Agerwal is all set to star in her new OTT thriller flick “AKIDO – The Revenge Chapter One”
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Nidhhi Agerwal is all set to star in her new OTT thriller flick “AKIDO – The Revenge Chapter One”

Mumbai, November 21, 2023. Nidhhi Agerwal is over the moon about getting to work with producer Prerna Arora who has quite the reputation in Bollywood for making quality, impactful movies with authentic storytelling. Nidhhi jumped at the chance to be part of Prerna’s debut OTT project named "AKIDO", and for a good reason as the producer has an eye for selecting scripts with real depth and meaning, and her films tackle real issues in an entertaining way.  Hits like "Pad Man," "Rustom," and "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" have proven she knows how to spin a darn good yarn. So when she came knocking for the young actress, she immediately gave a nod. Nidhhi knows she's in good hands for her OTT debut with Prerna at the helm. And it sounds like their new thriller "AKIDO" is gonna be another r...
NeevCloud launches the country’s first Made in India AI SuperCloud
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NeevCloud launches the country’s first Made in India AI SuperCloud

Bangalore, November 21, 2023.  NeevCloud, has today announced the launch of the country's first AI SuperCloud. The company aims to make India self-reliant on AI and Supercomputing and help users in resolving India's core challenges by deploying AI cloud infrastructure including 40,000 GPUs and storage worth $1.5 billion by 2026. MeitY's India AI 2023 report expects AI to add USD 967 billion to the Indian economy by 2035 and $450-500 billion by 2025 accounting for 10% of the $5 trillion GDP target by 2027. MSMEs are expected to be the major contributors to the growth in India, however there are challenges in terms of affordability, billing, transparency, and personalized support.  NeevCloud aims to solve these challenges and democratize access to AI and supercom...
Technicolor and Dell Technologies continue to invent the next paradigms in the creative technology world
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Technicolor and Dell Technologies continue to invent the next paradigms in the creative technology world

New Delhi, November 21,2023. Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) today announced that - Technicolor Creative Studios,  has integrated Dell infrastructure  solutions for their IT transformation in India. This will help Technicolor Creative Studios explore new opportunities and expand their scope of creative projects in the country.  With a rise in the need for VFX services across the movie, advertising and gaming industries, Technicolor Creative Studios was faced with the challenge of taking on newer projects due to lack in IT expertise. With Dell PowerScale, Dell’s scale-out file storage system, Technicolor Creative Studios is now better prepared to achieve their future goals. Dell Technologies will also deploy Dell Migration and Implementation Services, Deployment and Confi...
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya visits the Ayushman Bhav Health Pavilion at the 42nd India International Trade Fair 2023 at Pragati Maidan
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Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya visits the Ayushman Bhav Health Pavilion at the 42nd India International Trade Fair 2023 at Pragati Maidan

New Delhi, November 21, 2023. The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya visited the Ayushman Bhav Health Pavilion at the 42nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan, today. The theme of this year’s Trade Fair is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, United by Trade", while the theme of the Health Pavilion is "Ayushman Bhava". Dr. Mandaviya visited the various stalls and booths at the Health Pavilion showcasing health initiatives and schemes of the government, lauding their efforts to raise awareness amongst the masses by way of nukkad natak, games, quizzes and representatives of division imparting knowledge and answering queries of the public. While exploring the pavilion, he actively participated in the various interactive activities at various health boot...
Nexus Select Trust continues to deliver strong performance, declared first distribution of INR 2.98 per unit
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Nexus Select Trust continues to deliver strong performance, declared first distribution of INR 2.98 per unit

Mumbai, November 2023. Nexus Select Trust (NSE: NXST / BSE: 543913), India’s first listed Retail REIT, reported results today for the second quarter (first full quarter) ended September 30, 2023. The Board of Directors of Nexus Select Mall Management Private Limited, Manager to the Nexus Select Trust, at its Board Meeting held earlier today reviewed and approved the financial results of Nexus Select Trust. Business Highlight (Q2 FY24) • Strong operating performance with 97% leased occupancy (Retail) and 18% YoY tenant sales growth in Q2 FY24 • Achieved Net Operating Income of INR 3,909 million (17% YoY growth) and on track to achieve FY24 projections • Our retail leased occupancy improved by 120 bps over September 2022 • Maintained strong balance sheet with low LTV of 14%...
DSP Mutual Fund launches DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund
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DSP Mutual Fund launches DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund

Mumbai, November, 2023. The Banking and Financial Services sector has been a structural growth story in India, which is evident in its outperformance over the broader Nifty 50 Index on all 10-year periods. The returns from the sector have also been more consistent across time periods compared to the broader Nifty 50 Index. However, the sector has been underperforming the Nifty 50 Index since September 2019. Hence, the possibility of a reversal in underperformance combined with reasonable valuations for the Banking and Financial Services sector along with their strong balance sheets present an interesting opportunity to investors. DSP Mutual Fund announced the launch of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund (DSP BFSF),an open-ended scheme that offers investors an opportunity to pa...
PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES AN EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL AT KULIANA
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES AN EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL AT KULIANA

New Delhi, November 20,2023. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated an Eklavya Model Residential School at Kuliana, district Mayurbhanj, Odisha today (November 20, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that during her childhood there was no school near her home; therefore, she had to go away from home for study. She said that many children were deprived of education at that time due to non-availability of a nearby school which is not the case today. She expressed confidence that with the opening of the Eklavya Model Residential School, local children will now have more opportunity for education. The President said that education is the key to economic and social well-being. She advised parents to educate their children. Addressing the ch...
Kesari Golden Sugar unlocks a sweet secret, promoting a healthier life with #KhaoMeethaNoFikar
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Kesari Golden Sugar unlocks a sweet secret, promoting a healthier life with #KhaoMeethaNoFikar

New Delhi, November 20, 2023. In a world where sweetness and health often seem like an incompatible duo, Kesari Golden Sugar, emerges as the golden solution, inviting consumers to embark on a journey of guilt-free indulgence.   Golden is The Healthier Choice   At the heart of this movement lies the fundamental shift towards Kesari Golden Sugar, a naturally derived sweetener that transcends the boundaries set by traditional white sugar. Meticulously extracted from natural sugarcane using Nucane technology, Kesari Golden Sugar focuses on providing customers with a natural and healthy sugar alternative, boasting a low glycemic index (GI). Unlike regular sugar, this unique Kesari Golden Sugar retains its essential nutrients, presenting a beautiful golden hue, a ric...
Prasoon Joshi launches Dr Hema Joshi’s book ‘Do Palkon Ki Chhavn Main’
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Prasoon Joshi launches Dr Hema Joshi’s book ‘Do Palkon Ki Chhavn Main’

New Delhi, November 20, 2023. Famous poet, lyricist and CBFC Chief Prasoon Joshi released ‘Do Palkon Ki Chhavn Main’, a book written by noted academician Dr Hema Joshi.   Based on a fictionalised account of Dr Hema Joshi’s own life, the author combines her literary flair with her love for two Indian cities, Almora where she born and Prayagraj where she spent her later years. Set in the backdrop of a love story, the book is about Dr Joshi’s inner conflict with the two worlds that she lived in—one a romantic idyllic setting in which she grew up, the other her struggles that build resilience and character.   Speaking at the book launch, chief guest Prasoon Joshi said, “As soon as you start reading the book, you find yourself immersed in the world of Dr Joshi. The ...
BJP wave on Civil Lines Jaipur seat
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BJP wave on Civil Lines Jaipur seat

Jaipur, November 17, 2023. The political temperature in Civil Lines, the 'high voltage' seat of Rajasthan's capital Jaipur, has become 'high'. The ruling party of the state, Congress, has fielded Cabinet Minister Pratap Khachariyawas from here. At the same time, BJP has made clean image candidate Gopal Sharma as its candidate to make it a battle of tainted versus honest.  Sandeep Meena, resident of Sodala, Civil Lines, said that BJP has given ticket from here to senior journalist and social worker Gopal Sharma, who has no stain on him. Whereas the image of the Congress candidate from here is that of a corrupt, loud and domineering leader among the people, due to which he is having to suffer losses. According to Mohammad Akhlaq Ansari, who lives in Kataria Colony, Congress candidate K...
News 18 Rajasthan’s Program Agenda of Rajasthan Successful organization
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News 18 Rajasthan’s Program Agenda of Rajasthan Successful organization

Jaipur, November 17, 2023. News 18 Rajasthan's mega event 'Agenda Rajasthan' was organized at Hotel Marriott in the capital Jaipur. There were several question and answer sessions on the contemporary politics and situation of the country with the leaders participating in this program focused on the Rajasthan Assembly elections.  BJP National President JP Nadda and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Congress leader Sachin Pilot were especially present in the nearly six-hour long 'Agenda Rajasthan' program. Apart from these, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam, BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala, Congress leader Jignesh Mevani, BJP state in-charge Arun Singh, Election in-charge Pralhad Joshi, Water Supply Minister ...
Modicare launches the all-new Hemp Lab range, a holistic skincare solution for repair & balance
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Modicare launches the all-new Hemp Lab range, a holistic skincare solution for repair & balance

New Delhi, November 16, 2023. Modicare Limited, one of India’s leading direct-selling companies, is thrilled to introduce the all-new Modicare Hemp Lab range, a curated skincare line that promises to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin, day and night. Backed by 3 years of intensive research, this innovative range is enriched with natural actives sourced from Europe, making it the one-stop solution for a complete skincare regime.  In an ever-evolving landscape of skincare innovations, hemp has emerged as the game-changer. This versatile and powerful ingredient has quickly become the Holy Grail for those seeking transformative results in their beauty regimen. The Modicare Hemp Lab range comprises of a meticulously designed five-step regime - Repair & Balancing Foaming Fac...
Bisleri Elevates its Brand Love Story Nationwide with Tiger 3
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Bisleri Elevates its Brand Love Story Nationwide with Tiger 3

Mumbai, November 16, 2023. Building on the resounding success of the limited-edition packs with the blockbuster movie Jawan, Bisleri is proud to unveil its latest partnership with the much-anticipated Bollywood movie, 'Tiger 3,' featuring superstar Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif, Directed By Maneesh Sharma & Produced By Aditya Chopra. The exclusive Bisleri X Tiger 3 limited-edition packs will showcase the charismatic duo Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. It will be available in a diverse range of sizes, catering to all preferences, including 250ML, 500ML, 1 Litre, 2 Litres, and 5 Litres.  Commenting on the association, Tushar Malhotra, Head of Marketing at Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., said, "Bisleri’s limited edition partnership with Tiger 3 features Bollywood...
Delhi’s air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor
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Delhi’s air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor

New Delhi, November 16, 2023. Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavourable meteorological conditions hindered the dispersion of pollutants. Recent findings from a joint project by the Delhi government and IIT-Kanpur found that vehicular emissions accounted for about 38 percent of the capital's air pollution on Wednesday. This is projected to rise to 40 percent on Thursday. Secondary inorganic aerosols -- particles such as sulfate and nitrate that are formed in the atmosphere due to the interaction of gases and particulate pollutants from sources like power plants, refineries, and vehicles -- is the second major contributor to Delhi's foul air, accounting for 30 to 35 percent of the air pollution in the city over the last fe...
India’s semiconductor sector provides huge business opportunities to Micron: Goyal
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India’s semiconductor sector provides huge business opportunities to Micron: Goyal

New Delhi, November 16, 2023. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has met Micron Technology CEO and President Sanjay Mehrotra in the US and discussed business opportunities in the growing semiconductor sector in India. The minister is in San Francisco for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) meeting. US-based semiconductor company Micron is setting up India's first chip facility in Gujarat, which will create 5,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs in the coming years.
Anandana’ – Coca-Cola India Foundation facilitates waste management initiative during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
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Anandana’ – Coca-Cola India Foundation facilitates waste management initiative during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

New Delhi, November 16, 2023.  To drive the mission of supporting sustainability efforts as an integral part of all sporting events, The Coca-Cola India Foundation – 'Anandana', in partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and United Way of Mumbai, has initiated and delivered a project focused on waste management during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. The waste management initiative aligns with Coca-Cola's global commitment to creating a World Without Waste. The foundation's sustainable packaging platform aims to achieve ambitious targets: ensuring 100% global recyclability of packaging by 2025, utilising a minimum of 50% recycled material in packaging by 2030 (Design); committing to collecting and recycling a bottle or can for everyone sold by 2030 (Collect...
Apollo Hospitals Celebrates 25 Years of India’s First Liver Transplant Program
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Apollo Hospitals Celebrates 25 Years of India’s First Liver Transplant Program

New Delhi, November 16, 2023. Apollo, the world's largest integrated healthcare provider, completed 25 years of liver transplant program in India with over 4300 liver transplants, including 515 in children from over 50 countries. Today, Apollo performs more than 1600 solid organ transplants a year. With 90% success rates, The Apollo Liver Transplant program is a beacon of quality and hope for patients from across the world. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, "At Apollo, our dedication lies in ensuring that no individual succumbs due to a lack of access to transplantation. Our focus involves establishing top-tier transplant centres, led by esteemed clinicians. We are committed to extending our expertise to individuals worldwide seeking liver transp...
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