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  April 01, 2022 effected by the Government of Maharashtra, Mahanagar Gas  Limited (MGL) is pleased to pass on the entire benefit to the end consumers.  Accordingly, price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is reduced by ₹ 6.00/Kg  and Domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is reduced by ₹ 3.50/ SCM in and around  Mumbai effective from midnight of March 31, 2022 / early morning of April 01,  2022. The revised delivered prices inclusive of all taxes of CNG will be ₹ 60/Kg and  Domestic PNG Price will be ₹ 36/SCM in and around Mumbai. The revised price of CNG offers attractive savings of about 65% and 41% as  compared to petrol and diesel respectively at current price levels in Mumbai.  MGL’s Domestic PNG offers around 32% saving as compared to current price of  Domestic LPG while delivering unmatched convenience, safety, reliability and  environmental friendliness to consumers. All our valued customers may please take note of these revisions....

In order to ensure efficient and timely delivery of speed post articles booked at Post offices under Thane, Raigad and Nashik districts including Navi Mumbai area,  Round the clock speed post booking counter will also be established at NSH Thane. Also, new parcel booking counter will be in operation from 01.04.2022 which will function round the clock at Ecommerce Parcel Processing centre, MTNL Complex, Parel, Mumbai-400 012.  Members of public can utilise Speed post /Parcel services at NSH Thane, Vashi Post office and EPPC Parel for booking of their important documents and priority articles to have time bound delivery.  प्रेस नोट नवी मुंबई क्षेत्रासह ठाणे, रायगड आणि नाशिक जिल्ह्यांतर्गत पोस्ट ऑफिसमध्ये बुक केलेल्या स्पीड पोस्ट वस्तूंची कार्यक्षम आणि वेळेवर वितरण सुनिश्चित करण्यासाठी, पोस्ट खात्याने ‘नॅशनल सॉर्टिंग हब, ठाणे’ या नावाने नवीन स्पीड पोस्ट वर्गीकरण केंद्र स्थापन केले आहे, जे 01.04.2022 पासून ‘ठाणे सिव्हिल हॉस्पिटलजवळ, ठाणे-400601’ इथे कार्यान्वित होईल. NSH ...

Mumbai, 31 March 2022: Symphony Limited, world’s largest manufacturer of air-coolers has recently launched its Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) website. At a time when more consumers prefer ordering online, Symphony ltd wants to ensure that the brand is omnipresent and is easily accessible across all touchpoints by their consumers. With the launch of the D2C website, the company has gone one step further with multiple offerings.  The brand has offered a special discount of 250 INR for the first-time users who can avail it with coupon code WELCOME250 and get free delivery of the coolers across India.  Staying true to its ethos, Symphony has become synonymous with technology, innovation, and great customer service since 1988. Consumers can now buy genuine Symphony air coolers with just a click from the comfort of their homes and enjoy fast delivery and easy replacement options. The brand has taken care of all needs and requirement of consumers while going digital. In case if there is an...

  P&G India is among the first few FMCG companies in India that have achieved 'plastic waste neutrality’ by recycling 100% of post-consumer plastic packaging waste P&G also announced that it will set up in-house solar plants at its Goa and Mandideep manufacturing sites National; March 31, 2022: Procter & Gamble India today announced that it has become ‘plastic waste neutral’ in the past year (April 2021 – March 2022). P&G has collected, processed, and recycled over 19,000 MT of post-consumer plastic packaging waste from across the country which is more than the amount of plastic packaging in its products sold in a year. With this announcement, the company is among the first few FMCG companies in India to achieve plastic waste neutrality.  The company is working with recycling partners across 75 cities in India to collect plastic which is then sent to different recyclers, waste to energy plants, and cement kilns. In addition to recycling, the company has also ma...

New Delhi, March 30, 2022: Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd (“Max Life”/ “Company”), announced that its ecommerce channels have achieved 8x growth over the last four years. Currently, the Company has over 18% of its new policies being purchased through the e-commerce channels. The contribution of aggregators and online-brokers is 65%. With the insurance industry projected to grow at 25-35% online in the next five years, Max Life is aiming to boost its e-commerce growth to 35-50%, touching the INR 1,500-crore mark by FY26.  Max Life's market share in protection across e-commerce channels is amongst the highest with 1 in every 3 e-commerce protection sale from Max Life. The Company has invested in new partnerships to spur e-commerce growth, such as Renewbuy.com, Scriptbox, InsuranceDekho, IndWealth, Ditto, TurtleMint etc. It recently announced a strategic partnership with Phone Pe app to offer consumers protection solutions through the convenience of their smart phone.  The Company ha...

Global leaders of furniture fittings consider India to be a key market for global growth. Blum, the Austrian manufacturer of furniture fittings, has been represented in India for more than 20 years, offering innovative fittings for the furniture industry. The Austrian company is now further developing its Indian subsidiary to include a newly constructed warehouse as well as a new and diverse distributor network.  International company Blum offers top-quality, "made in Austria" furniture fittings to its customers in trade, the furniture industry, and interior design segment to bring creative furniture projects to life. Blum India is now expanding its distribution network with a promise to provide internationally acclaimed standard products. Explaining the strategy, Nadeem Patni, Managing Director of the subsidiary, says: "For many countries, India has been a centre of investment, and we see this potential materializing on a larger scale. From taking the first step of esta...

In a grand event, Crompton revealed its exclusive and elegant ceiling fan collection to its trade partners and dealers  March 30, 2022, Mumbai: With an aim to fulfill the décor of your dreams, India’s market leader in the ceiling fan category, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has launched its premium aesthetic ceiling fan series - SilentPro Blossom Smart Ceiling Fans. The latest design was showcased at a grand event attended by Crompton’s Fans Head, Rangarajan Sriram and held exclusively for the company’s trade partners and dealers. Featured in vibrant designs with impressive performance and 2X more silent at 52dB, the latest innovation by Crompton will help you experience unmatched comfort and energy savings.  Homes have become the new spaces that have been transformed to suit our comfort and needs especially in the new norm. This has further led to an increasing demand of revamping our rooms. With a majority of consumers now meticulously considering every aspect of ...

Mumbai, 30th March 2022: Following the announcement of Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, the Bollywood icon and his family have been awarded UAE Golden Visas by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, handed Ranveer the prestigious 10-year residence visa at the Island’s Yas Marina Circuit HQ in the presence of Abdulaziz Al Dosari, Chief Support Services, and Badreyya Al Mazrooei, Head of Government & Travel Services from TwoFour54. With the aim of inviting travellers from India to experience a vacation like no other, Yas Island recently launched the viral marketing campaign, ‘Yas Hai Khaas’ with Bollywood’s most boundary-pushing star, Ranveer Singh in a mesmerizing video showcasing an electrifying journey of the destination’s plethora of attractions, diversity of offerings and the warm Yas Island welcome.      Upon receivin...

Mumbai, 29 March 2022 – Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI), India’s foremost authority on sustainability in building design, construction, and operation, has announced that it has awarded Oberoi Mall, located in Goregaon, Mumbai with the prestigious LEED V4.1 O+M platinum certification. The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is part of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system. With this certification, Oberoi Mall has become the first mall in India to achieve LEED V4.1 O+M platinum, the next generation standard for green building design, construction, operations, and performance. It is the highest level of certification that can be attained, making Oberoi Mall the most sustainable retail destination in India.  The Oberoi Mall was constructed in the year 2007 by Oberoi Realty, one of India's ...

To celebrate the resumption of scheduled commercial international flight operations from India, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce fare deals starting from INR 17,900* for travel from India to key destinations across the globe.  Customers planning travel from India to Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America and other countries in the SIA network can avail of these special fares when they book tickets between now and 23 April 2022 for travel till 30 September 2022. More information about the fares can be found here. To cater to the increased demand from India, the Airline has not only resumed its A380 operations from Mumbai this month but will also launch the new A380 product from Delhi in April 2022. Furthermore, Indian travellers transiting through Singapore Changi Airport will have the chance to rediscover the magic of the world’s favourite and most-awarded international airport, including the iconic Jewel at Changi.  Mr. Sy Yen Ch...

The #WhenIAmReady campaign was launched around Women’s Day to create awareness about how women are breaking free from the expected pre-set timeline to achieve their life goals 28th March, 2022 (Mumbai): SUGAR Cosmetics, one of India's fastest-growing beauty brand launched their #WhenIAmReady Campaign (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wheniamready/) around Women’s Day. This campaign launched on social media, primarily Instagram, reached 38+ Million users and is expected to reach an audience of 50+ Million by the end of the month. This campaign provided a platform to drive conversations about how women are now breaking free from societal expectations, regarding their personal life choices.    This social media activity saw a total of 5142+ posts on Instagram, using the #WhenIAmReady  hashtag. Shark Vineeta Singh - Co-founder & CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics also participated in the campaign with her own story of breaking free from the societal notion of a pre-set timeline. ...

I. Background Last year, the BRICS Women Innovation Contest initiated by the Chinese Chapter and jointly organized by the other four Chapters was a great success. More than 200 candidates from different industries participated in the Contest. Winners of the Innovation Contest have set inspiring examples for us.  This year, the Innovation Contest has been put into BRICS WBA 2022 Action Plan and will be held from March to May, and conclude with an Award Ceremony. The BRICS WBA chapters are all hoped and encouraged to take part in the Contest and also recommend qualified candidates from each country.  In 2021, with the strong support and efforts of FICCI，nearly 20 candidates from India will participate, and 3 of them have won awards. All of them have made positive contributions to the successful holding of this event. This year, we hope that FICCI will continue to support and select Indian women who meet the assault to participate in this event, At the BRICS Summit on November 17...

Gambit to help Glance launch creator-led NFTs for live gaming, and live experiences like e-sports streaming, multi-player tournaments and game shows for millions of gamers on the platform     Highlights: • Glance Games - Glance’s lock screen gaming platform - has over 45 million monthly active users across Asia • Gambit owns and operates Nostragamus – a popular skill gaming platform with over 100 million game plays to date • Acquisition combines Glance’s global reach and lock screen first innovation with Gambit’s DNA of building gaming experiences and technology that drives deep engagement and monetization   Singapore/Bangalore, March 25, 2022: Singapore based consumer internet company Glance InMobi Pte Ltd (“Glance”), announced that it has acquired Indian gaming company Gambit Sports Pvt Ltd. (“Gambit”). This is expected to accelerate Glance’s ambition of building the biggest platform for NFT-based live gaming experiences for Gen-Z, across markets.      T...

   EXTON, Pa. – March 25, 2022 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, (Nasdaq: BSY) the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge—a student contest that provides an opportunity to reimagine a real-world location with a structure designed with the popular Minecraft video game. Digital twin technology is set to be the next powerful tool for future engineers, and this contest is a unique opportunity for students to explore it in a creative way.  Through the Digital Twin Design Challenge, students have the chance to combine their imagination and creativity by exploring infrastructure digital twins. Students will use Minecraft to take a real-world location and design a new structure within it. In addition to gaining recognition from Bentley Education, the top 20 finalists will receive USD 500 each. The winner chosen by expert judges will receive a prize of USD 5,000, and the winner from the popular vote category wi...

  Mumbai, XXX 2022: New Zealand has always been known for its picturesque landscapes and mesmerizing locations. From crystal lakes to snow-capped mountains, from white sandy beaches to vast vineyards, making it a traveller’s dream destination. But did you know that New Zealand also has some quirky regions which are sure to blow your mind? These regions boast of attractive mountains which are known to be world’s most symmetrical mountains in the world along with a few award-winning food and beverage locations as well as stunning castles and culture. Buckle up and get ready to discover some of New Zealand’s quirkiest regions: I. Invercargill One of the southernmost cities in the world, Invercargill is enveloped by beautiful, untouched, remote landscapes and is known for doing things its own way. First up would be getting a cheese roll, a delicacy in this region and the perfect snack before hitting Dig This. A unique experience to get out of your comfort zone and get the blood pumpi...

  Birla Fertility plans to expand its presence nationally and internationally through 100+ clinics in the next 5 years, with an investment of over Rs 500 crores   24th March 2022, New Delhi: CK Birla Healthcare launched its flagship fertility clinic, Birla Fertility, and IVF in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. The clinic will offer clinically reliable treatment, a price promise and empathetic and trustworthy care to its patients. This launch adds to the existing presence of Birla Fertility and IVF (BFI) across Delhi-NCR, Kolkata and Lucknow.   With a legacy of over 50 years of delivering high quality healthcare, the CK Birla Group currently has hospitals across Kolkata, Jaipur, Gurugram and Delhi. Supported by state-of-the-art medical infrastructure and technology, these hospitals have pioneered several firsts and set many milestones in India’s healthcare landscape over the last five decades. With Birla Fertility and IVF, their newest brand and venture, the Group aims to be a glo...

  • Ranveer Singh becomes the destination’s brand ambassador • ‘#YASHAIKHAAS’ video showcases how ‘Yas is Special’ CLICK HERE FOR THE HI-RES VIDEO Mumbai, 24th March 2022: Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations has launched yet another viral marketing campaign, ‘Yas Hai Khaas’ with Bollywood’s most boundary-pushing star, Ranveer Singh, targeting consumers from India. Translating as ‘Yas Is Special’, the mesmerizing video follows Ranveer on an electrifying journey throughout Yas Island, showcasing the destination’s plethora of attractions, diversity of offerings and the warm Yas Island welcome.    An epic visual treat, the campaign draws the audience into Ranveer’s action-packed holiday to Yas Island as he visits the destination’s most iconic landmarks, from interacting with Batman at Warner Bros. World™️ Abu Dhabi, to chasing waves at Yas Waterworld, to riding the fastest rollercoster in the world at Ferrari World Abu D...

~Offers attractive finance schemes across the portfolio~ Key Highlights: - Best suited products as per customer profiles - Application of car loans via AU 0101 App to avail pre-approved offers - Applicable to a spectrum of customers like salaried, self-employed, Agri & Dairy farmers etc. including New to Credit customers.  - Available in rural, urban and metros - Repayment tenor of up to 7 years Mumbai/ Jaipur, 24 March 2022: AU Small Finance Bank, India’s largest Small Finance Bank, today signed an agreement with Tata Motors - India’s leading automotive brand; offering exciting finance options to customers on the company’s New Forever range of passenger cars and UVs. This scheme will offer maximum financing on the vehicle as per each individual’s requirements. Customers can also enjoy the benefit of unique EMI options with a repayment tenor of up to seven years. The Bank has designed certain exclusive features for Tata Motors car buyers availing the car finance optio...

Fully vaccinated travellers on all Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights will enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore, without any on-arrival test or quarantine requirements, from 1 April 2022. This comes after the Singapore government simplified the travel protocols for entry into the country. This opens up the entire SIA and Scoot network to all eligible customers. Today, SIA and Scoot operate from 97 destinations in 34 countries to Singapore. Please see Annexe A for details on the SIA Group network. Please refer here for SIA’s flight schedules, and here for Scoot’s flight schedules. All fully vaccinated travellers are still required to take a pre-departure test and meet prevailing visa requirements. As a result, SIA and Scoot will no longer designate specific Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights from 1 April 2022. Existing customers who are currently booked on a VTL flight on or after 1 April 2022 may travel as planned. They need not make any changes to their booking. ...