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 Key Highlights: - Proceeds of this exhibition is being donated for the education of the children of the martyred policemen of Naxal-hit Gadchiroli district   - Curated by Ms. Triptee Jain, Founder of Art Expressions, the exhibition is also showcasing the artworks of Shri Vijay Darda - Other prominent artists such as Ms. Jayashree Bhalla, Principal Architect, SEARCH, Mumbai; Ms. Rachana Darda, Ace Photographer, Mumbai and Ms. Bina Thakrar, Bhavya, Mumbai Mumbai, August 30, 2022…An exclusive art exhibition “Four Stories” for a noble cause has been organized at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai by Shri. Vijay Darda, Chairman, Lokmat Media Group & Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (1998-2016). This week-long exhibition from August 30 to September 5th will focus on generation donations for the education of children of the martyred policemen of Naxal-hit Gadchiroli district. Four Stories exhibition is being curated by Ms. Triptee Jain, Founder of Art Expressions, Mumbai. The

India’s first autonomous (Level 1) premium SUV now with a richer and safer drive experience Available in 2WD and 4WD options with 6- and 7- seater variants First-in-Segment 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine with Best-in-Segment 158.5 kW power Updated i-SMART now with more than 75 Connected Car features Gurugram, August 31 st , 2022:  MG Motor India  today  announced the launch of the Advanced Gloster starting at Rs 31.99 lakh. India's first autonomous (Level 1) premium SUV now comes with new and advanced safety, style, and technology enhancements. The existing Gloster’s Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) has additional first-in-segment   features such as Door Open Warning (DOW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Lane Change Assist (LCA). These advances on the existing 30 standard safety features make the Advanced Gloster a safer and smoother drive. The towering road presence of the Advanced Gloster is further strengthened by the all-new British Windmill Turbine-themed alloy w

Gurugram, August 30, 2022:  MG Motor India has announced new i-SMART features in the upcoming Advanced Gloster. The 'Advanced Gloster’ will now offer more than 75 Connected Car features. The i-SMART intelligent system enables customers to connect with their car  thus  enhancing their overall driving experience. They will be able to monitor their car much more easily, activate any features they wish, and smoothly connect to their lifestyle choices. Customers of the "Advanced Gloster" will be able to utilise the app as an in-car remote for the audio, air conditioning, and mood light in addition to the current i-SMART functions. Moreover, in addition to the current Apple Watch users, the i-SMART app will be made accessible for Android watch users as well, providing connectivity to a vast audience. The navigation experience, powered by MapmyIndia, is further enhanced with live weather and AQI information on the navigation screen. The Advanced Gloster puts convenience at the f

To deliver millions of Flipkart shipments this festive season across the country To help boost Kiranas’ income during the upcoming festive time Kiranas are trained in supply chain deliveries including digital skills and customer management Bengaluru -  August 30,  2022:  Ahead of the upcoming festive season and the Big Billion Days, Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, announced the strengthening of its Kirana delivery program with the onboarding of an additional one lakh kiranas in the last year, taking the total partner count to over two lakh across the country.  This will enable customers across the country including metros, tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and even in rural India to get their products delivered and fulfill their festive requirements while also becoming an additional source of income for kirana partners. Flipkart’s Kirana delivery program has seen massive acceptance across the country and more and more Kirana stores are expressing interest to join. As prepar

Desire to spend exceeds impact of inflation Direct to consumer (D2C) a draw for shoppers New Delhi  —  30 August 2022  —   Excitement among Indian consumers for the upcoming festive season is at an all-time high, according to the  second Festive Pulse Survey by The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD). The survey highlighted that 68 percent of Indians are excited about the upcoming festive season sales, an increase from 59 percent last year. In addition, two in three shoppers intend to spend as much or more this festive season. Buoyant optimism prevails over inflation concerns Despite rising inflation, the propensity to spend among urban Indians is the highest this year since the pandemic. This optimism is reflected in consumer eagerness to splurge this festive season . The survey  shows that nearly 40 percent of consumers plan to start shopping in mid-October or earlier.  As shoppers begin to splurge on their festive shopping,  almost half (46 percent) intend to spend more on travel experiences t

Over the last 3 years, the program has registered more than  4000 Sahbhaagis across India  and is now  focusing on empowering more women and youth Agri-entrepreneurs Expanding the program further in  24 states The Bayer Sahbhaagi program gives you an opportunity to: Learn all about the crop agronomy and the technical know-how of Bayer products Earn incentives as micro-entrepreneurs through the program Transform agriculture and increase farm productivity in rural areas New Delhi , August 29th 2022:  Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture, announced its plan to scale up its Sahbhaagi program to empower rural women and youth with an aim to develop a comprehensive agricultural ecosystem. The ‘Bayer Sahbhaagi Program’ was launched in 2019 and today the program has more than 4000 Sahbhaagis across India. This initiative creates unique opportunities for rural entrepreneurs to partner with Bayer, explore alternate demand gener

  The campaign also aims to strengthen the brand’s commitment to consumers and celebrates the 40-year legacy with new packaging and brand logo Mumbai (August 28, 2022) -  Highlighting the need to empower homemakers, Gemini Oil launched a new campaign today, # AajKyaBannaChahtiHo,  based upon consumer insights. From a traditionalist who spends time cooking hot, healthy, and nutritious food for her family, the Gemini consumer has evolved to be progressive, who continues to prioritize her family’s health and wellbeing and is passionate about pursuing her dreams. The campaign aims to emphasize the importance of homemakers having the time and support needed to pursue their own aspirations. This year also marks the 40-year anniversary for the Gemini brand. With the launch of the new campaign, the brand is also transforming its iconic package design and logo across their portfolio of everyday oils, taste oils and Smart Health (wellness oils). The packaging design and logo have been revamped a

National, August 27, 2022:  The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and DP World today jointly announced a new title sponsorship that will see the upcoming six-nation men’s T20 cricket tournament renamed as the DP World Asia Cup 2022. The agreement comes as cricket stars from across the continent prepare the second T20 version of the Asia Cup, which will be played in Dubai and Sharjah from 27 th  August to 11 th  September 2022.     The new look DP World Asia Cup includes teams representing India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, along with the winner of a qualification round – from Singapore, Kuwait, Hong Kong and the UAE.   They will play a total of 13 matches, all broadcast on Star Sports.   Opening the tournament is a match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The final will be played on 11 th  September 2022 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE. This is the fourth time that the Asia Cup will be held in UAE.   ACC President Jay Shah  commented on the sponsor

  The event witnessed the participation of popular Josh creators such as  Arhaan Ansari, Harsha Khandeparkar and Eshan Masih   Mumbai, 26 th   August 2022:  Josh , India’s fastest growing and most engaged short-video app, celebrated the success of its mentorship program Josh All Stars. The flagship program launched its second edition - Josh All Stars 2022, in an exclusive event in Mumbai, today. Josh All Stars is India’s largest and first-ever formal training academy for short-video creators and since its launch, the programme has received tremendous response from the creator community.   The fest witnessed the participation of numerous Josh creators wherein a graduation ceremony was organised for the 2021 batch of Josh All Stars programme. Josh creators were also felicitated at the ceremony for their various milestone achievements on the platform. The celebration included a knowledge session from the Josh mentors who educated creators on short-video being the next creative frontier, m

Ms. PARIS KESWANI, Ambassador Of Goodwill, Founder of the Great Giving Charitable Global Foundation has made an exceptional difference in the fight to normalize free education for all kids and youth. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health problems worldwide in the people of all ages. The stigma associated with mental health issues makes the situation in India all the more alarming.  The foundation is a US based non-profit with a grassroots approach to eliminating stigma and providing medical, educational and moral support for patients with mental issues. The foundation also conducts ongoing research and develops curricula to increase education about mental health. Recently Paris Keswani embarked upon an outreach program intended to help the world’s youth deal with peer pressure and inter-relational stress that can cause extreme anxieties and even suicide tendencies especially here in the United States as they prepare to go back to school. This initiative is geared towards fi

  Mumbai, 25 th  August 2022:   Ojamin, a brand established  to primarily offer a solution for Type 2 Diabetes,  has announced its association with Mr. Girish Oak, a veteran in the Marathi Film Industry.   Ojamin — a 100% herbal tonic for Type 2 diabetes was founded in 1974 by Mr. L. K. Tate, B.A. LLB, I.R.S. Asst. Collector of Customs. In addition to treating Type 2 diabetes, the brand also aims at  improving  the overall health and immunity of its customers. In today’s world of cut throat competition where time is money, short term solutions have gained a lot of traction. The constant hustle to stay afloat has taken a toll — both mental and physical —  on a majority of people.One of the biggest lifestyle diseases that has become a cause of concern is  diabetes mellitus . In today’s world,  trusted Ayurvedic products are the need of the hour. Ojamin is one such product that addresses lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity and COVID-19! It also helps in building mental and physical

Internationally shot film highlights Lay’s Gourmet’s premium snacking experience and ‘It’s Not Cooked, It’s Crafted’ proposition TVC Film focusses on how Lay’s Gourmet’s, the slowly cooked kettle chips offer a superior experience that is to be savored in well-deserved moments. 360-degree surround   that will include social media and influencer engagement will follow the TVC roll out Link to TVC -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqulyzSR2ck New Delhi,  25 August 2022: Lay’s , India’s favourite potato chip brand,  unveiled a TVC film  on its newest offering: premium, slow-cooked kettle chips  – Lays Gourmet . The film highlights how LAY’S Gourmet, is  not just a regular chip, but a truly crafted  experience that needs to be savoured. The film – directed by Vinil Mathew – opens with a young tourist admiring a heritage European Palace. As he opens a packet of Lay’s Gourmet - Thai Sweet Chilli flavour, his snacking is abruptly stopped when two guards confiscate his packet of chips. They im

  Marks the first-ever film launch by Max Life on Disney+ Hotstar New Delhi, August 25, 2022 : Max Life Insurance Company Ltd.  (“Max Life” / “Company”)  announces the launch of its digital ad film on Max Life’s term plan for homemakers, in an exclusive association with Disney+ Hotstar’s Connected Television (CTV) offering. To drive regional language consumption, the digital ad film is also being released in six languages i.e. Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu and Malayalam. The ad film creates awareness about the need for a term insurance plan for homemakers without furnishing the husband’s income proof, to empower them financially in the long-term. The digital ad film features  actor Boman Irani as the protagonist motivating women to skill themselves in the art of self-defense as well as to equip themselves with the financial freedom to protect their family’s future. The ad film encourages homemakers to financially protect their family with the purchase of term plan, independe

  ~ Launches its eleventh fulfilment centre in the country ~ ~ Enables quick commerce for its customers ~ ~ Partners with leading e-commerce players ~   Mumbai, 25 August 2022: Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (MLL), one of India’s large 3PL solutions providers, which forayed into end-to-end services for its B2C grocery business last year, has been able to establish a very strong presence in the country. The company today announced the launch of its latest fulfilment centre, its eleventh in the country and third in the city of Hyderabad. The new fulfilment centre will specifically enable quick commerce in the grocery segment with technology at its backbone in driving efficiency.  Within a short period, MLL has established its operational capability across India with its end-to-end services of fulfilment centres, milk-run transportation, micro-fulfilment centres (dark stores) and last mile delivery. The network which the company built for this segment is the best in class and is equipped to ful

  ~ The business unit of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group known this year, set up over 300  CCTV cameras  covering prominent  pandals in Mumbai including the iconic Lalbagcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja - Ganeshgalli , Chintamani ~ Mumbai, 30th August 2022: Godrej Security Solutions (GSS), a business of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship Company of the Godrej Group, had recently announced the launch of a survey called ‘ Decoding Safe and Sound: in the Indian Context’ that recognised how Indians viewed security solutions. According to the survey, 44 % of Mumbai respondents associate ‘Safe and Sound’ to the wellbeing of their own health and to that of their loved ones. Keeping up with the theme and core value of security and safety, the brand this year played a role in keeping the Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations in Mumbai ‘Safe & Sound’. The brand installed over 300 security/CCTV cameras, 2 door frame metal detectors, 4 hand held metal detectors covering many prom