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MUMBAI, September 28, 2018:   Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has been supporting and curating grassroots enterprises and craftsmen across India, in the areas of product development, design & packaging sensitization, with the twin-objective of reviving the traditional arts and crafts of India besides affording a sustainable means of livelihood to the artisans. The Bank, through its training programmes and workshops, has been able to motivate second generation artisans into learning ancestral crafts, build a sustainable business and help gain due recognition for the various arts and crafts, at several platforms across India and overseas. In order to further strengthen these efforts, Exim Bank has organized an exclusively curated exhibition-cum-sale of Handmade traditional & contemporary arts, crafts and textiles from across India. The three-day event,  ‘Exim Bazaar’  is being held from September 28 to 30, 2018 (Friday to Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM at the Nehr

JSW Sports also announces its foray into professional athlete management, uniquely positioning it as a firm supporting athlete training and also managing their commercial activities The CWG and Asian Games champion joins Javelin star Neeraj Chopra and Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik among the athletes supported and managed by JSW Sports MUMBAI, 28 September:  JSW Sports, the sports arm of the diversified JSW Group conglomerate, today unveiled wrestler Bajrang Punia as the latest athlete to be supported by the company. The Asian Games and Commonwealth Games Gold medallist will be supported by a dedicated team of experts to help prepare for upcoming competitions beginning with the World Championships in Budapest in October.  Apart from training exposure, Bajrang will also be supported by JSW Sports’ Athlete Management team, that will help him commercialise his success across the Indian market. The JSW Sports Athlete Management wing that was launched earlier this year is a furthe

Mumbai, September 28, 2018  Delegation of members of the US National Police Foundation from departments such as NYPD, LAPD, Miami PD along with global thinkers, policy makers, law enforcement officials, activists, lawmakers and scholars who are in India to participate in the World Summit on Countering Violence and Extremism being organized by the Art of Living and International Association for Human Values and the With Love From India project, have been touring Mumbai as part of their cultural immersion program to learn about the Gandhian principles of 'Ahimsa.'  60 years after Martin Luther King visited this place to learn about the ways and influences of Mahatma Gandhi who started a resistance movement with the tool of non violence, the delegation of top cops and former police officers from the US visited the famous Mani Bhavan, which was the head quarter of Mahatma Gandhi’ activities during India’s freedom struggle.   “(The visit) presents a unique and important opport

New Delhi, September 28, 2018:  As legendary arch-rivals India and Pakistan battled against each other in the Asia Cup 2018, more than 9 million cricket fans had a ringside view of the cricket matches through the banter and bonhomie of the former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Shahid Afridi. The two cricketers interacted with fans across the world via the live chat sessions hosted by UC Browser and UC News, the leading mobile apps from UCWeb, Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. Held on September 19 and September 23, the live interactive sessions attracted cricket lovers and beauty divas with over tens of thousands of recorded online engagements and nearly 4 million video views. The online reach of the UC Live Chat touched 17 million impressions. UC Browser has always excelled in providing specialized curated content and extensive space for all the sports and fashion lovers. For the 2018 Asia Cup cricket tournament, UCWeb  joined hands with OPPO to meet the increased dema

~ The theme for World Tourism Day 2018 is Tourism and The Digital Transformation~ ~Paryatan Parv celebration continue with great enthusiasm across the State~ ~MTDC supports” Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign” for a future vision of a clean country~ Mumbai, 27th September 2018:   Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) celebrates ‘World Tourism Day’ on 27th September 2018 with UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) with an aim to promote ‘Tourism and the Digital Transformation.’ This is intended to emphasize the necessity for investment in latest digital technologies and develop entrepreneurship in travel and tourism sector. In order to stay equiped with the global trends and growth in the digital sector, MTDC is constantly focusing on Content, Search Engine Plan and Online Destination Promotion by developing online goodwill through social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The objective of each social media platform is to engage with fo

Key findings of the study: ·           3 out of 4 people in Mumbai with belly fat are at heart risk ·           76% of Mumbai residents under  45 who have belly fat are at heart risk ·           8 out of 10 working professionals in Mumbai with belly fat are at heart risk ·           79% people  with belly fat in Mumbai don’t consider belly fat amongst the top 3 reasons for heart risk ·           70% Mumbaikars  who are at heart risk due to belly fat skip breakfast at least once a week ·           92% Mumbaikars who have belly fat eat outside food at least once a week ·           61% Mumbaikars who are at heart risk due to belly fat do not get sound sleep Mumbai, September 27, 2018:  This World Heart Day, Saffola life  releases their flagship study to raise awareness of heart health in India. The key finding that emerges from the study is that belly fat has an impact on heart health. The Saffola life  Study 2018 reveals that 77% of Mumbaikars with belly f

-            Leading trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste and recycling Mumbai, September 26, 2018 : After successful roadshows in Delhi, Chennai and Ahmedabad, the fourth and the final roadshow for IFAT India 2018 was held at the  Four Seasons, Mumbai  on  26 th  September, 2018 . IFAT India is the leading trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste and recycling which provides an opportunity to industry experts, policymakers and business leaders to discuss regional strategies on numerous environmental challenges and seek solutions through formal interactions. IFAT India is one-of-its-kind trade fair that provides an international platform for key industry players to showcase their latest technological innovations which can prove to provide solutions to various environmental issues in India. IFAT India 2018 will be held from October 15 th  to 17 th , 2018 in the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai – will present innovative technologies for industrial wastewater man

Mumbai, September 26, 2018: Tissot, the largest traditional Swiss watch brand based on volume, launched a Tissot Chrono XL Classic Virat Kohli Special Edition commemorating its association with its Brand Ambassador. Committed to provide the most innovative and best in class timepieces, the Tissot Chrono XL Classic edited especially for Virat Kohli embodies a unique set of customizations that personify Tissot Ambassador. Known as the Tissot Chrono XL Classic Virat Kohli 2018, the watch features his navy blue logo engraved on its white silk-printed caseback and a navy blue leather strap enhances the sporty aesthetics of this special edition. The stopwatch number 20 is changed by 18 and stands out in red, representing Virat Kohli’s number and the color of the swiss flag. This piece is limited to 3018 only: 18 relates to Virat Kohli’s Indian Team jersey number and the year 2018 is the year during which he will celebrate his 30th birthday. Therefore, the number of units produced is 301

Tap and swipe for AI driven personalised newscasts Create your own newscasts and share them, together with your opinion Video Links:  Say hello to editor ji   |  editor ji (Hindi)  |  editor ji (English) National, India – September 25th, 2018 :   editor ji  is not just another news app. It’s a multilingual video news platform that provides a completely different way to experience news on-the-go and seeks to provide personalised newscasts using a powerful AI algorithm. The company is founded by one of the country’s leading news anchors, Vikram Chandra. Today video news faces multiple issues and these are the #5reasonswhy there is the need for an alternative. 1. TV news faces challenges around its business model. Carriage fees and a complete reliance on TRP driven advertising has led to a slide in content quality. Besides, anyone watching TV news has no choice over the content being shown – and, by definition, has to consume whatever is being shown on the screen. The

Mumbai, INDIA | 25 th Sep, 2018 After successfully organizing training programs for the sales champs, Compuage recently conducted channel partner meet in association with Microsoft for its Cloud Partners in Mumbai on 11 th Sep, 2018. The objective of the event was to bring in d igital transformation for partners doing Microsoft business with Compuage. The session was conducted by Mr. Mohammed Sadiq Pasha from Microsoft, Mr. Sushant Ranshur and Mr. Chirag Shah from Compuage. The session highlighted topics for digital enablement of partners, how they can benefit from various incentives and schemes offered. The meet was informative as well as interactive. 30+ partners attended the same and appreciated the efforts as the session helped them to understand road map ahead for Microsoft business. Atul H Mehta, Chairman& MD, Compuage Infocom Limited said, “ Engaging with our partners is an important step in engaging with end-customers. It is crucial to get a feel of t

Ø    Investment volume in the mid double-digit million euro range Ø    Around 20 new jobs in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany Ø    Start of production in the second half of 2019 Cologne  – Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is continuing to invest in its global production network for high-performance plastics and is building another compounding facility at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site, Germany, for a mid double-digit million euro amount. Starting in the second half of 2019, LANXESS will produce Durethan and Pocan engineering plastics, which are used primarily in the automotive as well as the electrical and electronics industry. In addition, a warehouse and a silo facility will be built. Construction will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the investment will create around 20 new jobs at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site. "The high-performance plastics business is a central pillar of our growth strategy. By expanding capacity, we are further strengthening our position as a pro