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 India is amongst the largest and fastest growing markets for Taco Bell  International Taco Bell aims to reach the 600-restaurant mark in the medium term  by Priya J Bangalore, August, 2022 :  The world’s most famous Mexican-inspired restaurant, Taco Bell, is celebrating its 100th restaurant milestone in India . With  Indian consumers fast embracing Taco Bell for its distinctive bold flavors and  craveable products , India has become the fastest-growing market for Taco Bell International and amongst the largest market outside of US, where the first Taco Bell opened in 1962.  The brand has ambitious growth plans for the country  and aims to open 600 restaurants in India over the next few years.  Celebrating this milestone, Taco Bell is bringing an exclusive 3-day offer starting from 31 st  August to 2 nd   September across all its 100  restaurants In India. For the limited time price of just INR 100, customers can enjoy their choice of  special menu offerings including  Tacos, Burritos,

by Priya J  National,August 2022 : Wonderla Holidays, India’s largest amusement park chain is all set to celebrate Onam and welcome visitors with a colossal, ecological, 25-feet tall Onapottan installation, at its Kochi Park. O.S. Unnikrishnan, Chairman of Kerala Folklore Academy inaugurated the world’s tallest installation of the rare folklore character, in the presence of M.A. Ravi Kumar, Park Head, Wonderla Kochi on August 30, 2022. This kick starts Wonderla’s Onam celebrations starting from 3 rd  to 11 th  September 2022. Onapottan, a form of theyyam performed on the occasion of Onam in North Malabar, is not well-known in Central and South Kerala. With the intention of spreading cultural awareness concerning all the Onam legends and celebrations, Wonderla presents this installation. Shaji Vasan, the sculpture artist, a native of Karapuzha, Kottayam, oversaw its construction, which took three artists and 30 days to complete. Sustainable resources like mats, baskets, wires, and

The company currently has  2,000   beds across  40  properties in the three cities. The Company plans to add at least 1,000 beds in the National Capital Region (NCR) by Priya J New Delhi, August 31 —Coliving operator Settl. will add about 2,000 beds by June next year across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad to cater to rising demand of managed accommodation by working professionals. The company has chalked out an aggressive expansion plan as the coliving segment has started to recover from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are witnessing a surge in demand for managed rented homes from working professionals. Most of these employees are working on a hybrid model and they need quality space for living and work purposes," Settl.  Co- f ounder Abhishek Tripathi said. Started in 2020, the company currently has  2,000  beds across  40  properties in the three cities. As per the expansion plans, Settl. aims to touch 4,000 beds by June next year. It plans to add at

by Priya J Mumbai, August, 2022:  Over-production of sugar is a problem for the economy; we spend Rs. 15 lakh crores / year for import of petroleum products, hence we need to diversify the agriculture sector towards energy and power sectors, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari while addressing the felicitation programme of National Cogeneration Awards 2022 in Mumbai today, August 27, 2022. T he Minister exhorted the industry of the crucial need to focus on alternative fuels with the help of futuristic technologies. “While 65% - 70% of our population depends on agriculture, our agricultural growth rate is 12%-13% only; the sugarcane industry and farmers are a growth engine for our industry. And the next move should be cogeneration to increase revenue from sugar. The industry should produce less sugar and produce more byproducts, embracing the vision for futuristic technologies and using the power of leadership to convert knowledge into wealth.” This wi

Cogeneration Association of India to organize  ‘National Cogeneration Awards’  function a first of its kind event in India; along with a Conference on  ‘Empowering Cogeneration’ by Priya J The Cogeneration vertical of sugar mills has ensured supply of Green & Renewable energy with substantial reduction of transmission & distribution losses. The economic significance extends over Rs. 20000 Cr. and has helped sugarcane farmers to increase their income in addition to sustainability and stability for sugar mills.Our Association established in 2003 has been specifically catering to the Cogeneration vertical for resolving issues at the Government and Regulatory level regarding Tariff and other technological aspects. Conferences / Seminars / Workshops are also held in different parts of the Country for knowledge enhancement and business networking. Skill development & enhancement is also ensured through Training Programs. The Association also publishes the  Industrial Cogen magazi

by Priya J The Govt. of India has set a target of 175 G.W. (900 GW) renewable energy by 2022 which includes 100 G.W. (750 GW) solar energy, 60 GW (102 GW) wind energy, 10 GW (28 GW) Biomass power and 5 GW (20 GW) from small hydro project. Cogeneration is an important source of Renewable and Green energy power using the concept of combined Heat and Power utility. The Non-Fossil Bagasse based Cogeneration Power Plants in the Sugar Sector uses Bagasse (considered as an Agricultural Biomass waste residue) to generate steam for the sugar manufacturing process and electricity for the energy needs. This power is inherently a strong ‘Decentralized Energy’ (DE) saving huge transmission and distribution losses. In India there are a total of 732 installed sugar mills. Out of these about 523 mills become operational in which 360 mills have cogeneration plants generating 7562 MWs electricity. The total estimated potential stands at 14000 MWs from 550 mills. Almost 5.76 million units are generated p

by Priya J ●        adidas &  Rohit Sharma have had a  long standing c ommitment to end plastic waste & this collection is an attempt to reinforce that commitment ●        This new stylish and sustainable collection has been made from recycled plastic ●        Th is is a limited edition collection available at select stores and adidas.co.in Mumbai, 18 th  August 2022 –  German Sportswear Giant adidas in collaboration with Indian Cricket Captain Rohit Sharma unveiled their first -ever collaboration of sustainable apparel for the Indian market. This collection comes in continuation with adidas’ & Rohit’s long standing partnership & commitment to end plastic waste. Rohit has been committed towards this cause in partnership with adidas, as was witnessed during the past two editions of IPL where he used the global stage to showcase specially crafted shoes highlighting the cause and spreading awareness around marine plastic pollution. The stylish and sustainable Collection’

by Priya J New Delhi, 16th August 2022:    CEAT Ltd, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, along with Royal Mavericks, a club of passionate Royal Enfield owners, celebrated the country's 75th Independence Day with the  Nation Salute Ride  on 15th August. CEAT was the official sponsor of the ride that commenced from Mahamaya Flyover, Noida at 8:00 a.m. and culminated at Crowne Plaza, Greater Noida at 11:00 a.m. Royal Mavericks have been associated with rides championing special causes and have been driving awareness since its inception, more than a decade ago. Mr. Arnab Banerjee, Chief Operating Officer (COO), CEAT Tyres Ltd . , said, “CEAT has been associated with Royal Enfield bikes for several years, and this has translated into strong bonds with riders. As a brand, we have always focused on making mobility safer and smarter. On our 75th Independence Day, we were proud to collaborate with Royal Mavericks for hosting the Nation Salute Ride to salute our nation, while at the same time

The cycle rally saw participation from over 200 SBI employees   by Priya J Mumbai, August , 2022:  The country’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), organized a ‘cycle rally’ on the backdrop of the theme -  Har Ghar Tiranaga   – Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav , to spread awareness about the campaign. Shri Dinesh Khara, the Chairman, SBI, flagged off the cycle rally that saw participation from over 200 SBI employees. On the momentous occasion of the 75th year of India’s independence, SBI endeavours to encourage people to bring home our national flag and aspires to uplift the spirit of patriotism in the hearts of the people through this campaign. On the joyous occasion,  Shri Dinesh Khara, Chairman, SBI,  said, “This is a moment of great pride and cheerfulness for us. The bank has closely witnessed the evolution of our country since Independence and aims to celebrate the glorious history, heroic achievements, and rich culture of our nation. It is our honour to be a part of the ongoing nati

by Priya J Life expectancy rose to ~70 years from 33 years ·   Infant mortality dropped from ~200 per 1000 to 27 per 1000 ·   Maternal mortality that was nearly 2000 per 100,000 came down to ~100 per 100,000 Eradication of smallpox and polio stands out as the single greatest achievement ·    Doctors increased from ~60,000 in the 1950s to ~18 lakhs ·    Ramped up the production of personal protection equipment and COVID testing infrastructure ·     Ayushman Bharat mission are aimed at improving financial protection for nearly 500 million people under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), By 2047 when India reaches 100 years of Independence we want ·   People to live long, healthy lives ·    To control our population disease burden and eliminate preventable premature death ·    We want everyone access safe and effective care when they want, where they want, and how they want. ·    No one should face financial hardships in accessing healthcare Says Dr. Krishna Reddy Nallamalla, Presi