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15 Jul

#OlaPerspective: Taking Care Of The Driver Partners’ Safety

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The daily wage employees have suffered the worst due to the pandemic as they continue to get affected on the basis of financial instability and also the risk of getting infected. However, there are only hand-few companies which have ensured that the workers, who depend on them for a daily income, are taken care of. One such brand is Ola Cabs Ltd, as they have not only run the emergency services for the customers but also the worst affected driver-partners. Rajasthan continues to be one of the majorly affected states by the COVID-19 outbreak. Amidst this, driver-partners like Mukesh have…

15 Jul

Appealing For TikTok Ban In Pak; ‘Imran Will Ban Judge; China Will Invade,’ Say Netizens

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Following India's ban on TikTok, the Lahore High Court on Tuesday heard a petition filed by a lawyer seeking a ban on the popular social media platform in Pakistan owing to its 'vulgar content'. The petition filed in the HC stated that the use of the app in the country had caused a rise in cases of 'blackmailing and harassment.' It also stated that TikTok was harming 'the social fabric' of Pakistan adding that it was 'peddling vulgarity' in the country. Appealing to the Lahore HC, the petition demanded that directions be given to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), to…

14 Jul

Glenmark reduces price of oral antiviral FabiFlu

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A Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) study on FabiFlu has been commenced by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to closely monitor the efficacy and safety of the drug in 1000 patients that are prescribed with the oral antiviral. Further, Glenmark has announced a price reduction of 27% for FabiFlu. The new MRP is Rs 75 per tab from the earlier Rs 103 per tab. The price reduction has been made possible through benefits gained from higher yields and better scale, as both the API and formulations are made at Glenmark’s facilities in India, the benefits of which are being passed on to patients in…

11 Jul

Amazon says it will not ban TikTok from employee phones.

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Roughly five hours after an internal email went out Friday to Amazon employees telling them to delete the popular video app TikTok from their phones, the online retailing giant appeared to backtrack, calling the ban a mistake. “This morning’s email to some of our employees was sent in error,” Amazon emailed reporters just before 5 p.m. Eastern time. “There is no change to our policies right now with regard to TikTok.” The development comes days after India banned 59 Chinese apps, including Tik Tok and UC Browser, saying that they are "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity and defence" of the…

11 Jul

‘Consume almonds regularly for stronger immunity’

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According to Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head (Dietetics), Max Healthcare Delhi, regular consumption of almonds that are a source of vitamin E, zinc, copper, foliate, and iron, can contribute to a stronger immune system. She said almonds are high in Vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant to support pulmonary immune function. Vitamin E is also known to offer protection against infections caused by viruses and bacteria. Beyond this, almonds are also high in Copper. Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Almonds are also source of zinc. Zinc is known to play a central role in the…

11 Jul

Sony launches Sony Research India

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A research company named ‘Sony Research India Private Limited’ (Sony Research India) has been established by Sony Corporation (‘Sony), effective July 1, 2020. Sony Research India consists of R&D Center India Bengaluru Laboratory and Mumbai Laboratory as part of Sony’s Global R&D centers. Through the establishment of Sony Research India, Sony will seek to leverage its multi-sites structure and talent for the excellence of its research. Sony Research India also aims to accelerate the collaboration with its entertainment and electronics business groups, while further enhancing competitiveness and capability of research and development in India. Sony’s research is to explore and…

11 Jul

India invested in 120 projects and created 5,429 new jobs in the UK in 2019

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India funded in 120 projects and created 5,429 new jobs in the UK to become the second-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) after the US in 2019, according to new UK government figures released on Friday. The Department for International Trade (DIT) inward investment statistics for 2019-2020 found India moving up from its previous third-largest spot, representing an overall 4 per cent FDI increase for the UK on 2018-2019 with 1,852 new inward investment projects in the 2019-2020 financial year. The US remains the number one source of FDI for the UK, delivering 462 projects and 20,131 jobs, followed…

09 Jul

Honda launches BS 6-compliant turbo diesel Civic in India at ₹20.74 lakh.

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The BS6 compliant diesel-powered Honda Civic has been launched in India at Rs 20.74 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in the VX and ZX variants and across five colour options with bookings open since 16 June. The BS6 Honda Civic diesel variant is powered by a 1.6 i-DTEC Diesel Turbo engine. The engine from the ‘Earth Dream Technology’ series offers a maximum power output of 120 PS and a peak torque of 300 Nm. The engine is mated to 6-speed manual transmission. “Honda is committed to bring its latest and advancedenvironment friendly technologies to the Indian market. With the…

09 Jul

Flipkart’s 2GUD brings content-to-commerce

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On its independent value platform 2GUD, Flipkart launched social commerce. Aiming to widen the customer proposition, the social commerce feature will be available to all app users. 2GUD’s social commerce platform will allow users to have an uninterrupted video shopping experience with their favourite influencers showcasing the latest fashion trends, reviewing gadgets, sharing beauty tips and so much more. Starting with the launch of social commerce on its app, 2GUD will further expand this feature to its m-site and website. 2GUD currently caters to more than 600+ verticals across new value-driven offerings and existing refurbished product segments. The platform has…

09 Jul

Amphan: Coca-Cola partners with Save the Children

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With funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola in India has partnered with Save the Children to address the food security and shelter needs of affected victims of Cyclone AMPHAN, through a comprehensive relief assistance programme. The programme was rolled out in Kolkata in the presence of Sourav Ganguly and Mr. Hemant Goenka, Managing Director, Diamond Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (DBPL), bottling partner of Coca-Cola in West Bengal. This initiative will focus on aiding safe and hygienic drinking water, food security, shelter needs and livelihood in East Medinipur, Kolkata and South 24 Paraganas. Over 1-lakh households displaced and 6-lakh people evacuated in…