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24 May

Sourav Ganguly becomes the brand ambassador of Tripura tourism

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, 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…

23 May

Salman Khan all set to mark OTT debut

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

Bollywood star Salman Khan is going to debut in OTT this time. Bhaijaan has agreed to act in an action series on a domestic OTT platform. Bollywood-based portal Bollywood Life has claimed this in a special report. A source told the media that Salman liked the idea of an OTT web series and agreed to do an action-oriented web series. Although everything is in very early stage now and the makers are keeping everything secret. Sources also said that Salman Khan is very excited about this series. The makers have also started preparations for this series. But right now he…

23 May

Vinay Kumar assumes the post of Director at NMDC

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, IndiaBusiness, india

Vinay Kumar took over as director (technical) of mining chief NMDC.Vinay Kumar has taken over as Director (Technical) at NMDC Limited with effect from May 19. He has been appointed as an Executive Director on the board of NMDC, a Navratna company under the Ministry of Steel. With three decades of experience in mining, training, safety and environment and project management, Mr. Vinay Kumar has been working at NMDC since 1992. Prior to his new appointment as Director (Technical), he was Chief General Manager (CGM) and contributed a lot as Project Head, BIOM Kirandul Complex, Chhattisgarh. Under his leadership, NMDC's…

22 May

RBI withdraws INR 2000 notes from circulation but why?

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Lifestyleindia

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes from circulation. However, the existing notes will continue as legal tenders, the RBI announced on Friday. The central bank has advised the public to deposit banknotes of Rs 2,000, which were introduced six years ago after withdrawing Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes during the demonetization exercise, to be exchanged in their bank accounts and/or banknotes of other denominations at another bank sector. Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2000 notes?The Rs 2000 note was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of the RBI Act, 1934,…

22 May

Bright Academy organized a free health check-up camp with Maharaja Agrasen Hospital

Priyanka BhowmickLifestyle, North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengalindia, Siliguri, West Bengal

“Stay fit and healthy, that’s the ultimate goal”. Bright Academy has always been a front runner in providing a helping hand to any community service. Continuing this tradition Bright Academy organized a Free Health Checkup Camp on 20th May, 2023 in association with Maharaja Agrasen Hospital. The Camp included free medical consultation. The team of professionals included Mr. Neeraj Choudhary, Secretary (Maharaja Agrasen Hospital),Dr. B.P. Rudra, MBBS, DGO, DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Dr. Vineet Kr. Prasad, MBBS, MD, MACP (USA)(Internal House) and Dr. Nupur Sinha, MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatric), FIAP (Neonatology). Around 100 patients were assessed, advised and counselled. The…

20 May

Shah Rukh Khan to become Realme’s Brand Ambassador, Photo from Ad Shoot Leaked

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, 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 became the world’s largest vehicle exporter

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, Business, 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

Xiaomi India announces actor Pankaj Tripathi as its new Brand Ambassador for Redmi

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Entertainment, 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

Alia Bhatt becomes the brand ambassador for Marico’s Nihar

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, 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 biz Adarsh Menon quits, group CEO Krishnamurthy rejigs team

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, 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…