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06 Apr

‘Konttho’ hits Hoichoi

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After its successful screening in Bangladesh and West Bengal, Indian Bengali film ‘Konttho’, starring celebrated Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan, has seen its digital world premiere yesterday on Hoichoi, a leading Bengali on-demand video streaming platform. Jointly directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, the social drama film is inspired by the life of Bibhuti Chakraborty, a survivor of cancer. Alongside Jaya, the film casts Indian actors Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Paoli Dam in the lead roles.

01 Apr

Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases top 9 lakh, death toll 45,371

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Italy and Spain bore the brunt of the crisis as the grim tally hit another milestone even though half of the planet's population is already under some form of lockdown in a battle to halt contagion. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic infected 905,279 people worldwide and increased the death toll to 45,371 till 11.45 pm (IST- 1/4/20) on Wednesday even as the head of the United Nations has described this crisis as humanity's worst since World War II. The US has recorded the highest numbers of cases worldwide at 199,092 including 4,361 deaths. Italy has a total of 110,574 positive cases…

28 Mar

Tata Group commits ₹1,500 crore to fight Covid-19

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The Tata Group--Tata Trusts and Tata Sons-- is the latest to join the fight against coronavirus and will together donate ₹1,500 crore towards coronavirus relief fund, chairman Ratan Tata announced in an Instagram post on Saturday. The funds will be utilized for providing protective equipment to medical personnel, respiratory systems for treating increasing cases, testing kits to ramp up testing in the country and setting up treatment facilities for those who have already caught the virus. The group has also said that it will train health workers and the general public to empower them against coronavirus. “Urgent emergency resources need to…

26 Mar

Drukair takes delivery of its first A320neo

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Adding to its fleet an aircraft known worldwide for its low operating costs and excellent fuel efficiency, Bhutan’s national carrier Drukair has taken delivery of its first A320neo. Now, Drukair has become the world’s latest A320neo customer. Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, Drukair’sA320neo features large, fuel-saving wingtip devices known as Sharklets. The aircraft will feature a 2-class cabin layout with 140 seats, reflecting the latest trends in air travel industry, offering passengers greater level of comfort and an enhanced travel experience. The current aircraft fleet of Drukair comprises three A319s and one ATR 42-600. Anand Stanley, President & MD, Airbus…

23 Mar

Anand Mahindra Offers To Make Ventilators, Convert Resorts Into Care Facilities

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The novel coronavirus outbreak has made a massive impact on world's healthcare supplies, reminding once again how we remain unmatched for a global pandemic like this one. And that means we need more than just governments stepping up and taking the charge to fight the outbreak. Contributing to the same, Anand Mahindra, Mahindra Group Chairman has announced several measures to help combat the Coronavirus pandemic in India. In a series of tweets, Mahindra said that the conglomerate will immediately work on how its manufacturing facilities can make ventilators. He has also offered to make Mahindra Holidays resorts as temporary care…

23 Mar

Nestle CEO’s Staff Memo: “Get Ready For Storm To Hit, Hit It Will

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Food giant Nestle told employees to prepare for difficult times ahead and make all the necessary efforts to supply customers with the food and beverages they need, Chief Executive Mark Schneider said in a memorandum seen by Reuters."This is the moment for extra effort, for going the extra mile," Schneider said in a message to staff, distributed internally on Friday."Please get ready for the storm to hit - because hit it will," Schneider added.

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21 Mar

Community Bank, Bangladesh Goes Live on Infosys Finacle Banking Platform in 48 Days

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Community Bank, among the newest scheduled banks in Bangladesh, and Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys (NYSE: INFY), today announced the successful implementation of the Finacle Core Banking Solution at the bank, in just 48 days. With the new banking platform, Community Bank is well placed to provide a truly digital banking experience to its retail and corporate customers. Among multiple benefits, the modern platform enables the bank to launch new products within a fraction of time, offer a differentiated customer experience and empower the bank to grow rapidly. Highlights: The bank is now enabled for massive…

04 Mar

Tata Motors completes delivery of India’s first LNG bus order

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Committed to providing sustainable transport solutions, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer,completes delivery ofthe country’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered bus order. Two units of 36-seater Starbus LNG ACmodels were delivered to LNG Petronet Limited in Dahej, Gujarat and two units in Kochi, Kerala. Tata Motors indigenously developed and delivered the LNG buses in the stipulated timeframe. The conclusion of the order and country’s first LNG bus project was celebrated withan event held recentlyat the Kochi LNG terminal. The occasion was graced by Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Govt. of Kerala, Shri A K Saseendranalong with eminent dignitaries from Tata Motors and Petronet…

29 Feb

Mukesh Ambani Named World’s Ninth Richest, With 2 Others

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Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chief Mukesh Ambani is the ninth richest person in the world along with Steve Ballmer of Microsoft and Larry Page of Google, each having a net worth of $67 billion, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2020.Mr Ambani, 62, maintained a place in the top 10 for the second time after a $13 billion or 24 per cent surge in his wealth to $67 billion."The only Asian in the Top 10, Mr Ambani's wealth increased mainly on the back of a good performance in his telecom business," the Hurun Rich List said.