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by Priya J  Jaipur,July 2021:  India’s leading manufacturer of Construction Equipment Vehicles, JCB India, today launched its all-new range of CEV Stage IV compliant Wheeled Construction Equipment vehicles. The launch of these machines makes JCB India the first company in the Industry to have brought in the CEV Stage IV Emission Standards across its range of Wheeled Machines. The range includes the 3DX Plus and the 4DX Backhoe Loaders, the VM117 Soil Compactor, the 530-70 and the 530-110 Telehandlers with Engines complying with the new Emission Norms. For bulk handling, three new Wheeled Loaders, the 433-4, the 437-4 and the 455-4 were also launched with new Engines. At an event held at Jaipur, the  CEO and Managing Director of JCB India, Deepak Shetty  said, “Sustainable growth has always been one of the cornerstone of our operations. We welcome the introduction of CEV Stage IV Emission Standards for Wheeled Construction Equipment Vehicles. This new range is our str...

by Priya J Bangalore, July 2021:  Wonderla Holidays Limited is inviting ‘Covid Angels’ to Wonderla Bengaluru park as a part of their reopening initiative. The gesture is to thank the frontline workers for their tireless service during these unprecedented times. As a token of appreciation, Wonderla is honouring 1500 Covid Angels along with 3 of their family members or friends to a fun-filled day with free entry tickets to Wonderla Bengaluru Park. The invitees include any social workers and frontline workers like Doctors, Nurses, Attendants, Media reporters, Police, Crematorium workers, Asha workers, etc. To register, the applicant can either self-nominate or nominate a person whom they know who have been tirelessly working during the pandemic. Upload a picture or video on Instagram with the highlighting service/work and tag Wonderla official page @wonderla_in. Also, the same can be done via Facebook by tagging Wonderla @ facebook.com/Wonderla. The registration portal will ...

by Priya J  Mumbai, July, 2021:  Arsh Hyundai, one of the leading dealers of Hyundai cars in Mumbai have announced their participation in the relief task force created by Hyundai to support the customers affected by heavy rainfall and water-logging in Mumbai. Weeklong heavy rains, widespread showers accompanied by strong winds have left the customers crippling about their car damage. Arsh Hyundai, as a responsible brand will ensure that the customers are aware about the preventive measures, which would help them to protect their vehicles from aggravating damage. The company has assigned roadside emergency service to help the customers in distress. The inventory of spare parts has been reinforced to prevent any shortage and offer quick service. Additionally, Arsh Hyundai is also offering a discount on depreciation amount of insurance claims and one-year complimentary road-side assistance for vehicles affected by the rain-hit. Hyundai Director (Sales, Marketing and Service) Taru...

for conservation & restoration of  Mughal Gardens in Kashmir  by Priya J New Delhi– JULY, 2021:  Government of Jammu & Kashmir and JSW Foundation, the social development arm of US$ 13 billion JSW Group today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the conservation, restoration & maintenance of the Mughal Gardens of Kashmir located at Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh.  Government of Jammu & Kashmir in collaboration with JSW Foundation will jointly undertake an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to restore these historic Gardens beginning with Shalimar Bagh site followed by Nishat Bagh site. According to the MOU, JSW Foundation shall extend Technical  &  Financial  support towards Conservation, Restoration and Maintenance of the Mughal Gardens of Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh in Kashmir.   The Government of Jammu & Kashmir will provide assistance and continue to provide funding for the project through suppor...

By Sayani Das, Nu ritionist, Aster RV Hospital Currently the Covid-19 virus has become a major global threat that has turned into a pandemic. It is mandatory to maintain good nutritional status before, during and after an infection. An individual’s nutritional status is affected by several factors like age, gender, health status, life style. To have a good impact on the immune system, optimal nutrition and dietary nutrient intake is necessary. Several studies have revealed that Carbohydrates and dietary fibre are related to the immune system functioning. Consumption of High Glycemic Index (GI) food can increase inflammation, so limiting those food items like processed foods, canned juices, sugary items is advisable. It has also been reported in studies that adequate fibre intake may help in reducing inflammation. Whole grains, pulses & legumes, nuts & seeds, leafy vegetables, other vegetables can be added as a good source of fibres. Deficiency in protein intake is linked to an...

Low Correlation Between Indian & US Equities Makes IDFC US Equity Fund of Fund Suited for Geographic Diversification  by Priya  J Bengaluru , July 27, 2021:  IDFC Mutual Fund announced the launch of its first international fund  IDFC US Equity Fund of Fund,  an   open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in units/shares of overseas Mutual Fund Scheme (/s) / Exchange Traded Fund (/s) investing in US Equity securities, focused on generating long term capital appreciation by investing in units/shares of overseas Mutual Fund Scheme(/s)/Exchange Traded Fund(/s) investing in US equity securities. Designed to offer investors an opportunity to invest in a growth-oriented portfolio of US stocks, thereby benefiting from strong structural opportunities in a resilient US market.  J.P Morgan US Growth Fund,  incepted in 2000 and has an AUM of USD 1.8 billion as on June 30, 2021, is   the actively managed underlying fund, with a robust investment framew...

Group collaborated with Jupiter Hospital & Fortis hospital to facilitate the vaccination drive by Priya J July 2021, Mumbai:  Runwal Group, one of country’s most trusted and reputed developer had organized a free vaccination drive across various projects.. During these drives, the company managed to vaccinate over 1500 individuals comprising of the construction workers, channel partners, customers, employees & their respective families. All the individuals were assigned time slots, which helped in carrying out the whole process of the event smoothly and efficiently. The company had collaborated with city’s reputed hospitals i.e. Jupiter Hospital& Fortis Hospital to facilitate the vaccination drive. Commenting on the occasion,  Mr. Saurabh Runwal, Associate Director, Runwal Foundation said,  “At Runwal we value our people, our relationships above all else. It is our privilege to be able to provide for our communities.  The vaccination drive aims to ensure ...

by Priya J Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Connect comes as a boon for patients seeking quality eye care from the comfort of their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specialists are available for general eye checkups, medical opinions, and follow-ups Bengaluru, July, 2021:  Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, one of India’s largest networks of eyecare centers, has launched Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Connect, a free online consultation platform, making its specialists available for advice on eye conditions, second opinion, and follow-ups for patients across the country. The free consultation will be available till August 15, 2021. Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Connect comes as a boon for patients seeking quality eye care from the comfort of their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients can call ( 9167378541 ) or visit  https://www.dragarwal.com  to book an online consultation with specialists. For online consultation, there is no need to download any app. A computer or mobile phone with a good internet connection...

by Priya J  One of the fastest growing suburbs of Mumbai, the Malad-Goregaon region is situated in the north-west part of the city. From being a sparsely populated outskirt, it has transformed into a vibrant residential, commercial and IT hub owing to the various developments, especially since the turn of the millennium. The 16th century Malad was a cluster of villages known for its serene beaches, churches and temples with an airy, open feel of a laid back life. Until the mid 20th century, trails of creeks and mangroves transect the area. Its popular beaches-- Aksa, Marve, Madh etc -- along with the Madh Fort and Essel World amusement park were ideal settings for film and TV shootings. Additionally, it was recognised for INS Hamla, the training and logistics establishment of the Indian Navy. However, since the latter part of the last century, the area started growing and witnessing good housing demand from the upper and middle-class people. As a result, particularly on the west-si...

The discount can be availed across the 654 DHL service points in the country for international Rakhi & gift shipments weighing 0.5 Kg to 2.5 Kg and 5 Kg, 10 Kg, 15 Kg & 20 Kg from 26 th   July to 23rd August 2021. by Priya J Mumbai, July 26:  DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, is spreading the festive cheer beyond borders with an exclusive offer for its customers. DHL Express India has rolled out its Rakhi festive offer to ensure that customers can surprise their family and friends living overseas with Rakhi & gifts to celebrate the occasion. Starting 26 th  July, customers can avail a minimum discount of 50% on international Rakhi and gift shipments.  The discount can be availed across the 654 DHL service points in the country to ship international rakhi and gifts weighing 0.5 Kg to 2.5 Kg and 5 Kg, 10 Kg, 15 Kg and 20 Kg. Customers can use the special discount to send gifts such as sweets, snacks and more to their l...

  24 x 7 safe drinking water from taps as per Indian Quality Standards of IS 10500 First time in India, the Odisha government’s ‘Sujal’ or ‘Drink From Tap’ mission will benefit the city’s 2.5 lakh local population and 2 crore tourists Will eliminate the usage of 400 metric tonnes of plastic, further reducing the state’s carbon footprint  by Priya J NEW DELHI, July 26:  Puri has become the first city in India to achieve 24 x 7 safe drinking water from taps, as per Indian Quality Standards of IS 10500 from July 26, 2021. It is an initiative of the Odisha government’s ‘Sujal’ or ‘Drink From Tap’ mission, spearheaded by Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. The transformative initiative will now benefit the city’s 2.5 lakh local population and 2 crore tourists who visit the holy city of Lord Jagannath annually. Provision of safe drinking water will further help prevent the usage of 3crore plastic bottles annually eliminating 400 metric tonnes of plastic waste, further reducin...

by Priya J  Bengaluru, July, 2021:  Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions, today announced the launch of SC-F130, the company’s first A4 size genuine dye-sublimation Inkjet printer based on the business inkjet platform. The all new printer comes with a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and is ideal for small-scale photoshops, small businesses and start-ups looking to expand their product offering into the promotional goods segment. The Epson SC-F130 supports large volume Ink bottles and is designed for rigid and textile substrates with genuine dye-sublimation ink, which can produce highest print quality. Its 140ml Ink bottle provides a low-cost alternative to cartridge-based inks enabling businesses to run longer, resulting in reduced downtime and increasing productivity. The SC-F130 is best suited for promotional goods like mugs, key chains, phone covers and other small merchandise items. The user can also customize garments to create bespoke product...

by Priya J Mumbai, July : The Indian Olympic Association, on Thursday, roped in Sports For All (SFA) as Official Partner of the Indian Olympic contingent for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.   IOA Secretary General, Shri Rajeev Mehta said, " We are very excited to have SFA as our Official Sports EdTech Partner. SFA, with its technology driven platform and mega-scale, on-ground multi-sport competitions at school and college level, will empower and enable our children and youth to pursue their best sporting potential and thereby, fuel India’s Olympic dreams.” Rishikesh Joshi and Vishwas Choksi, who founded SFA in 2015 said, “Our association with IOA and Team India is strongly rooted in our belief that by providing the children of India with the finest sporting platform at the earliest stages of their sporting journey, we can fuel their progress towards representing and taking India to the top of the global sporting map in the years to come.” SFA has formulated a fully integrated phygital (...