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  ~Actress Disha Parmar unveiled the teaching-learning modules that offer comprehensive resources and strategies on period and puberty education for learners, educators, menstruators, and community leaders~ Mumbai June 30 th , 2023: 1 out of 5 girls in India drop out of school due to lack of period education and products. Mothers are a girl’s first teacher, but reports say 7 out of 10 mothers do not fully understand the science of periods and find it ‘dirty or impure’. Whisper, over the last 30 years, have been driving menstrual education, distributing free pads, and debunking period related myths and taboos. They have educated and given pads to more than 10 crore girls and mothers in India.  To address menstrual education and hygiene management further, P&G Whisper and UNESCO India joined forces to raise awareness, particularly among women, including young girls attending school. An event was organized at Chetana Institute of Management & Research introducing five te...

Mumbai, June 30th, 2023 - Pride Fest 2023, a collaborative effort by P&G India, Godrej Capital, Senco Gold & Diamond, and The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, aims to raise awareness about the challenges and concerns faced by the LGBTQ++ community, while also exploring potential solutions. As part of final leg of Pride Fest 2023 celebrations, , a special event called 'Samvaad' was organized to facilitate meaningful interactions between LGBTQ++ community representatives and the press. The Samvaad press interaction took place at The Lalit, Mumbai, with seven esteemed guests in attendance. These individuals represented a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives, lending their voices to the ongoing dialogue about LGBTQ++ rights and inclusion. Ankur Bhagat, Chief Supply Chain Officer at P&G India, expressed his support for Pride Fest 2023, stating, “At P&G, Equality and Inclusion (E&I) has always been the cornerstone of our culture; where equal access and oppor...

  Grand take off event of Save Earth Mission is set to launch on July 06 in Ahmedabad wherein 1500 delegates from 69 countries are participating General VK Singh (Minister of States Road Transport & Highways) is to attend the event as chief guest and Sheikh Majid Rashid Al Mualla member of the ruling family UAE, & Mr. Dennis G Roberts, the founder and innovator of Inflector from the USA will be the guest of Honour during Save Earth Mission's Mega Take-off Event in Ahmedabad  Mumbai, June 29 th , 2023 : Ahmedabad is gearing up to host an extraordinary event that promises to captivate the world with its powerful message of environmental preservation. The Save Earth Mission's Mega Take-off Event, scheduled for July 6, is set to mark the official debut of the enigmatic superhero, dubbed the saviour of our planet. The event will be graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Road Transport and Highways General VK Singh, Sheikh Ma...

28 th June New Delhi: The collaboration between JD Institute of Fashion Technology and D-Arc at the D-Arc Build expo , organized by Zion Exhibition and The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) in Pragati Maidan from June 23 to 25, 2023 , represents a remarkable milestone for JD Institute. As one of India's oldest and most prestigious institutions for Art and Design education, this partnership highlights the institute's commitment to excellence and innovation. The event was graced by luminaries from the interior design industry, further emphasizing the significance and impact of JD Institute's participation. The showcase provided an incredible platform for the students to demonstrate their exceptional skills and talents, leaving a lasting impression on the industry professionals and visitors alike. This collaboration has not only elevated JD Institute's reputation but has also solidified its position as a leader in design education and a catalyst for pushing t...

Mumbai,  28th June 2023 :   Smaaash Fun Gateway Arena Private Limited, a leading provider of immersive entertainment, has collaborated with Khushiyaan Foundation, a prominent NGO dedicated to the welfare of underprivileged children. As part of this association, Smaaash has hosted one of its kind event  today , allowing 36 children between the age group of 7yrs-17yrs associated with Khushiyaan Foundation to enjoy the thrilling facilities and games at the facility.  Smaaash offers an extensive range of cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, interactive games, and engaging attractions, creating a unique and unforgettable environment for visitors of all ages. With this collaboration, Smaaash aims to bring smiles and moments of joy to the children, providing them an opportunity to explore the world of entertainment in an exciting and safe environment.     Mr. Avanish Agarwal, Consulting CMO, Smaaash Fun Gateway Arena Private Limited , said: "I am immensely pr...

  Consumers can get a chance to e-adopt these trees by buying P&G products from Flipkart between 26 th  - 29 th  June 2023 Mumbai,  June 28, 2023 :  Procter & Gamble India, renowned for its leading brands like Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, and Whisper®, has joined hands with Flipkart, India's prominent e-commerce platform, to launch ‘Forests For Good’ in India, to bolster their dedication to sustainability. As part of this collaboration, the two companies are planting four forests in Karnataka, which are open for consumers to e-adopt. With the intention to create sustained impact, P&G and Flipkart seek to not just raise awareness, but also invite consumers to partake in this sustainable journey. Under this unique initiative, four thousand trees have been planted in Karnataka. EcoMatcher and SayTrees are the social enterprise and technology partners helping execute the Forests For Good initiative. This platform is equipped with blockchain technology and en...

Delhi and Bangalore, June 28, 2023 : - Cargill, in collaboration with TechnoServe, has announced ‘Srishti’, a transformative partnership to empower 10,000 maize farming households in Davanagere, Karnataka. Through this partnership, farmers will be trained on the use of regenerative agriculture to improve soil health, sequester carbon, and improve water quality and use. This program aims to bring 25,000 acres of farmland under regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices over the next four years. Healthier soils are more resilient to the impacts of climate change and can increase crop productivity, helping improve farmers’ livelihoods and enhancing sustainability of food supply chains. This program is just one example of how Cargill is working with farmers, partners and customers to implement soil health practices – supporting the company’s vision of making regenerative agriculture commonplace across its global supply chains. These efforts help farmers produce food more susta...

  BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL, the leading PSU Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), are pleased to announce the release of advertisements for the establishment of new retail outlets across the country. The advertisements aim to meet the growing demand for petrol and diesel in line with the country's fast-growing economy. The demand for Retail sales of Petrol and Diesel is increasing over the years. With the country's economy experiencing significant development, the need for energy has increased manifold. As a result, OMCs are undertaking the expansion of their retail outlet network to cater to this rising demand. The expansion will cater to emerging markets such as urban areas, upcoming highways, agricultural pockets, rural, remote, and far-flung areas. This expansion aims to ensure that quality petroleum products, are readily available to meet the agricultural demand of rural areas and serve the needs of people residing in remote regions. The expansion of the retail outlet network not on...

  The complex surgical intervention followed by neonatal ICU care saves life of baby in a rare case of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) Navi Mumbai, 27 June 2023:  Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai has successfully treated a preterm baby with a rare lung disorder, Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM). The hospital's multidisciplinary team navigated the complexities of this case with exceptional skill, ensuring the baby's survival and a promising future.  The complex case involved a 35-week gestation baby delivered through emergency C-section due to foetal distress and meconium-stained liquor. The mother was infected with Hepatitis B Virus, adding to the challenges faced by the medical team. However, the comprehensive care provided by the multidisciplinary neonatal team ensured that the baby made a remarkable recovery. This remarkable case began when Dr. Omprakash Jamadar, Consultant, Neonatologist & Pediatrician, Apollo Hospital Navi Mumbai, rece...

  Price Band of  ₹ 140 – ₹ 148 per equity share bearing face value of  ₹ 5 each (“Equity Shares”) Bid/Offer Opening Date – Friday, 30 June, 2023 and Bid/Offer Closing Date – Tuesday, 4 July, 2023. Minimum Bid Lot is 100 Equity Shares and in multiples of 100 Equity Shares thereafter. The Floor Price is 28.00 times the face value of the Equity Share and the Cap Price is 29.60 times the face value of the Equity Share.   Risks to Investors: Our Company plans to infuse funds by way of equity in our Subsidiary, Halaipani Hydro Project Private Limited for development of Hydro Power Project of  ₹ 12,411.90 lakhs from the Fresh Issue proceeds. We have no experience of developing and operating a hydro power plant. Further, the hydro power project is subject to risks like floods, cloudburst, landslides and such environmental risks. We intend to utilise ₹ 4,000 lakhs from the Net Proceeds for inorganic growth through acquisitions and other strategic initiatives, for which w...