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Kolkata,  June 27 , 2019:  Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of the largest jewellery retail chains of India, launched a special ‘ P R I D E   Collection ’  today  as a gesture of support for the LGBTQ community. A unique fashion show titled “ Sphulingo  -  Freedom of Expression ” with a group of transgender men and women led by well-known Professor (College Principal) & LGBT activist  Dr.   Manabi Bandyopadhyay dressed in mythological characters from Indian epics, sashayed down the ramp at Senco Gold & Diamonds’ Mega Shop on CIT Road in Kolkata.  E voking the spirits and memories of the mythological figures, the group represented characters of  Sikhondi  (Shankori Mandal);  Mohini  (Rintu);  Raja Vongashon  (Sandipta Chhetri);  Chitrangada  (Sayantani Ghosh);  Raja Ela  (Roma Mandal);  Krishna Koli (Pritam Mondol);  Brihhonnola  (Bikram) and  Chandi  (Dr. Manabi Bandyopadhyay). The month of  June  is celebrated as the Pride Month across the world to commemorate the Stone

Lemon Tree Premier-Mumbai International Airport will offer 303 plush rooms & suites, innovative dining options and chic interiors Mumbai, June 27, 2019:  Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., held an exclusive preview of Lemon Tree Premier-Mumbai International Airport, to showcase their new hotel which will launch in the city shortly. This will be the second city in Maharashtra, after Pune, with a Lemon Tree Premier and the third city in Maharashtra, after Aurangabad and Pune where the group will operate. Once this hotel will open, Lemon Tree will run ~5800 rooms in 57 hotels across 34 cities, making it India’s largest hotel chain in the mid-priced hotel sector [1] . Strategically located in Mumbai’s business hub of Andheri East, this new age hotel will aim to target both, business and leisure travellers as well as the local corporate segment in India’s business capital. Located on Andheri Kurla Road, the hotel is in close proximity to key hubs like SEEPZ, Bombay Exhibition Center, Mah

UC outlines localization strategy with focus on short videos and new product features New Delhi, 27 June, 2019 : Reiterating its commitment to India market, Alibaba Innovation Initiatives Business Group, in a significant move, has appointed Mr. Huaiyuan Yang as Vice President of UCWeb Global Business. Mr. Yang will be responsible for overseas business of UCWeb, including India and Indonesia. In his new role, Mr. Yang will be closely involved with UC Browser’s operations, product development and news feed for global markets. Commenting on the announcement ,  Mr. Shunyan Zhu, President of UCWeb, Alibaba Innovation Initiatives Business Group,  said “With rising digital media consumption, demand for diversified and interesting content has grown exponentially. Keeping this in mind, UC has been working to customize, curate and present diverse content to users via its complete product portfolio. Short-form and snackable content is already driving the growth in the consumption of di

·           Unveils a product range specifically designed for the Indian palate ·           Set to bring innovative products to the market with its Dairy 2.0 strategy Fonterra Future Dairy, a joint venture between global dairy nutrition company Fonterra and India’s FMCG powerhouse Future Consumer, is looking to disrupt the way consumers across India enjoy dairy. To deliver on this aspiration the joint venture today launched its consumer brand Dreamery, which will start to appear in stores across Western India this week. The  first products in the Dreamery range – Dahi, UHT Toned Milk, Chocolate and Strawberry Milkshakes were unveiled at today’s launch, bringing a more  indulgent experience to staple dairy products. Mr. Sunil Sethi, Chairman of Fonterra Future Dairy, and Managing Director of Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka and the Indian Subcontinent, explained that Dreamery draws on over a century of dairy expertise  to delight a new type of Indian consumer who is young, urban an

~ Delivering bright outcomes for 24/7 control rooms by providing stunning brightness levels and brilliant colors~ 26 June 2019, India:  Barco, a leader in visualization and collaboration technology today announced the launch of EVL-721, the company’s first Laser-lit rear-projection video wall with laser phosphor technology. This state-of-the-art product redefines rear projection walls utilized in 24/7 control rooms as it provides a low total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits for existing operations.  With a 70-inch full HD rear projection cube with laser phosphor technology, the product provides stunning brightness levels of up to 920 cd/m2 and brilliant colors, bringing a highly valued viewing experience to control rooms. The modular design of the product makes it easy to service or replace components on the ground and the dust proof design enables protection against dust, which further increases the lifetime of the projection engine. The EVL-721 also comes equipped with unique

Actress Sonakshi Sinha lights up the ramp, while International celebrity stylist Joakim Roos shares valuable tips Mumbai, June 24, 2019:  Retro-inspired trends are back again to reinvent contemporary fashion in 2019. Leading the way is  Streax Professional ,  the   premium product range for hair care, colour and style, specially crafted for salon professionals and technicians,  which today showcased  Retro Remix , its new collection of vintage styles, reimagined for present-day fashionistas. The collection was launched in New Delhi at the 2019 edition of its mega hair show  “Hair & Beyond” . Using products such as Argan Secrets hair colour, CanvoLine straightening cream, and the Hold & Play styling range, Retro Remix mixes brunette, gold and copper blonde, and brown shades to create a range of sophisticated retro styles for Indian women. Announcing the launch of its new collection,  Mrs. Rochelle Chhabra, Professional Division Head, Hygienic Research Institute  said,

Mumbai 25 th  June, 2019 : Processed iodized salt sold by premium brands in India contains carcinogenic and other harmful components such as cyanide at alarming levels, reveals a report by an US analytical laboratory. American West Analytical Laboratories, which conducted the test, reveals that  Tata Salt contains  cyanide levels at an alarming 1.85mg/kg. While the cyanide level in Sambhar Refined Salt is 4.71mg/kg, the level is 1.90 mg/kg in Tata Salt Lite. Shiv Shankar Gupta, Chairman of Godhum Grains & Farm Product took the initiative to get the test done on numerous Indian salt brand. Mr. Gupta, a  91 year  old veteran, who is also known as father of India’s gemstone industry, has been on a mission to rid salt of harmful substances. He has been spearheading a campaign to expose corrupt practices by the salt industry in the production and marketing of salt and provide healthy variant of salt to people. “ Leading companies in the edible salt manufacturing industr

~3M partners with Reliance Smart to promote girl child education ~ It’s a common question asked to every child in a Metro city – “What do you want to become when you grow up?”. Through good education system and good mentorship from their parents, these children get great exposure to all the right facilities to help them pursue their dreams. However, did you know that 70% of the girls who are studying in remote towns also want to pursue higher studies, and 74.3% of those girls want to work after studies and have a specific career in mind*? [1] Every child is curious and deserves an education.   Project Nanhi Kali managed by K C Mahindra Education Trust is one of the largest community programs imparting education to underprivileged girl children in India. The project provides academic, material and social support that allows a girl child to access quality education, attend school with dignity and reduces the chances of her dropping out. National, June 25 2019:  To strength

Panjim,  June 25:   Another Sunday of    fun  and excitement,   and another edition  of trekking by Goa Tourism Development Corporation to Tambdi Surla Waterfalls on 30 th June  2019. Tambdi Surla waterfalls is amongst the most famous waterfalls in the state located in the dense forest of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary. The expedition will also include a visit to the famous Shiva temple at Tamdi Surla which is carved out of a single rock. The trail from the temple to the Tambdi Surla waterfalls is enriching and rejuvenating.  At the waterfalls,  enjoy  the cascade  which gushes from a height of 50 meters in a zigzag way and  looks really beautiful. There is a little pool created by the falls. If you want, you can take a dip in the chilly cold clear water. While on your route, you will  find a few streams flowing down the hills. The fresh air,  pristine water, colourful birds and  butterflies  will definitely make you fall in love with the place. Initially, the p

Mumbai  24 July 2019 :  This year Executive Committee Members of the Ladies’ Wing  IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured  Dr. Gagandeep Kang with the women of the year award.  This award given annually is in recognition of women’s achievements and their outstanding accomplishments. The  Woman of the Year event 2019 awarded Dr. Gagandeep Kang, MD, PhD, FRCPath, FASc, FNASc, FFPH, FNA, Executive Director, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute and the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, London. Dr. Kang’s discussed her journey on being the first Indian woman scientist who was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in the 359 years of history of this prestigious scientific academy.  “It is our privilege to recognize all of these distinguished personalities who are making a difference in their communities. Their endeavors are truly inspiring, and we commend them for all they have accomplished and will accomplis

Mumbai, June 2019:  In the aftermath of Cyclone Fani, while help has been pouring in from all quarters for Odisha, quite a few regions in its interiors are still reeling under the trail of destruction the cyclone has left behind. In an effort to expedite help to such regions and its communities, a group of five youths from Mumbai conducted an on-ground relief work between 15 th  and 18 th  June, 2019. As part of the outreach programme Dhruv Mehta ( 12 years ) along with Raahil Mehta ( 14 years ), Manit Shah ( 16 years ), Latisha Shah (23 years) and Yash Mehta (23 years) visited and conducted relief work in the tribal communities of Mayurbhanj. The activity was organised by ‘Living To Change’ and ‘Mayurbhanj Foundation’, and received support from local entrepreneur - Akshita Bhanjdeo, Director of The Belgadia Palace in Mayurbhanj. “Mayurbhanj is a thick forest land that is home to a hundred different tribal communities. While cyclone Fani’s maximum damage is along Odisha’s coastal

National, 24 th  June, 2019: In an effort to ramp up Indian outbound tourists visiting Sri Lanka,  Sri Lanka Tourism in  collaboration with SriLankan Airlines,  The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL)  and inbound tour operators has introduced attractive packages, specifically targeting India, the number one source market, to revive the industry that had a temporary setback due to the recent incident. The package offered includes discounted airfare, accommodation, transport and more, ranging from 30 % to 60%. This package is unique to India and can be availed across Sri Lankan Airlines’ network covering 12 cities in India with 123 weekly flights. Ms. Chamari Rodrigo – Consul General, Sri Lanka along with the   Sri Lankan delegation headed by Hon.  John Amaratunga,  Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs  attended the event. Hon Minister of Tourism spoke of the restored security environment in Sri Lanka and assured the audience that the incident will not

On the occasion of International Yoga Day on 21 st  June  2019,  the Department  of Tourism,  Govt.  of Goa organized a special  one  hour   yoga session where  around  80 staff participated in the  demonstration cum  practice session.  Mr. Pradeep Nagvekar from the  Goa Yoga Academy  conducted the session which  saw  wholehearted participation and  enthusiasm  from the staff in the  performance f  yoga at the Paryatan Bhavan  Hall at Patto.  Earlier in the day, Goa Tourism  officials  joined  in the  Yoga Day programme  organized by India Tourism at the  Department  of Art & Culture, Patto.

With the introductory range of Chutneys & Pickles,  Spice Secrets  will focus on traditional recipes that are passed down generations Mumbai, June 2019:  Celebrated household name,  Society Tea,  announces expansion into a new category with the launch of  Spice Secrets . The new brand will focus on  Chutneys and Pickles  (to begin with) in delightful flavors that encompass a variety of palate spectrums. Society Tea’s latest product offering is all set to take consumers down memory lane whilst they relish the unique and appetizing piquancy. The Chutneys & Pickles market is growing rapidly and with changing lifestyles, there is an emerging need for organized players to fill-in this gap. This expansion is in line with this need, while recreating the magical taste of grandmother’s secret recipes for its new-age consumers. Both the product lines bring together an array of gustatory bliss, keeping in mind the flavor preferences of their consumers. The current port

Experience cordless power tools at dedicated experience zones across select channel partners in India with Bosch cordless power tools Bosch Power Tools, established in India in 1993, launch  a first -of-its-kind user contact program “Bosch  matlab Cord less” in collaboration with select channel partners in India.   The aim is to enable users to get hands-on experience to their innovative cordless power tools range with autonomous experience zones across select channel partner outlets nationally.  Users can also solicit BOSCH experts to engage with their teams and workmen for value added services like application consulting, training, service support or even customised service support evaluation.   Bangalore, India:   Bosch Power Tools India, a market leader in the power tools segment that offers a complete range of power tools for construction, woodworkin g and the metalworking industry, recently launched consumer experience zones across select channel partner outlets i