Google Earth unwinds the historic Dandi March this Independence Day

87 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi embarked on a seminal journey with 78 of his followers — one that eventually helped turn the tide in India’s freedom movement. Back then, nobody on that long road could have imagined a reality where future generations could retrace their very steps. On India’s 71st Independence Day, Thanks to the all-new Dandi March story in Google Earth’s Voyager, which features map data, compelling storytelling and archival photographs (many of which have never been released) users can now experience the emotion felt on that long trek…

Paytm urges customers to contribute towards welfare of Indian soldiers on Independence Day

The Indian Army forms the backbone of our nation. It is the ever-dependable body that stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to save lives at times of distress including terrorism, insurgency and natural disasters. They are the ones who are protecting us today. However, their devotion often comes at a cost. Several brave army-men are severely injured in the line of duty every year but continue to contribute to society, bringing the qualities of discipline, honesty and integrity with them.   Commemorating the 70th year of Independence, Paytm is saluting this spirit of…

Nettlinx ventures into ‘Green Energy’ segment

As a part of its diversification and business expansion strategy, Nettlinx has announced acquisition of a controlling 51 per cent stake in Sri Venkateswara Green Power Projects, a company involved in developing and implementing a viable and environmentally sustainable 12 MW power plant, a renewable energy project.    The proposed state-of-the-art power plant, converts GHMC waste into energy, is being developed in the GHMC south zone located about 50 kms from the Telangana State Secretariat. The project will be operational in about 18 Months time.    Commenting on the acquisition,…

This Independence Day, ‘Save the Tiranga’

Every year the Independence Day is celebrated with much fanfare and patriotism, with emotions and sacrifices that bind all the citizens together. So, then what is the need to ‘Save the Tiranga’, again. Well there is and Micromax is urging just that, on this Independence Day.   Every year, the many small Indian Flags that we buy as a symbol of our pride, in reality could unknowingly be a shameful act. Because from child labour, to disrespect, to creating non-biodegradable waste, there are many facets to it. Each having a deep…

IDFC Bank launches ‘IDFC Bank Benefits’ for corporate employees

IDFC Bank has partnered with Zeta, a leader in the digitised employee benefits space, to launch ‘IDFC Bank Benefits’ – an innovative solution for corporates that digitises employee spends and claims, making the process simple, real-time and paperless.   The end-to-end digital solution comprises an IDFC Bank Benefits Card and Zeta App which integrates the full suite of allowances and reimbursements offered by an employer into one preloaded card. Employees can also access the Benefits Card via the Zeta app on mobile or web. This enables them to track spends, entitlement limits…

LG to launch “HUNGER-FREE INDIA’’ on the 70th Independence Year

LG Electronics India Limited is celebrating the 70th Independence Year of India, with the launch of the initiative #Hunger-Free India, dedicated to help eradicate food wastage in the country. This campaign is inviting the whole nation to come forward and take the pledge to avoid food wastage and, thus, help in eradicating hunger.   The campaign aims to change the basic thought of how food generally is disposed of without a second thought, while we live in a world where 50 per cent of food across the world never reaches the hungry.   LG…

Vodafone thanks Bengaluru city police on Raksha Bandhan

This Raksha Bandhan, Vodafone India has celebrated the festival by bestowing unparalleled gratitude towards Bangalore Police, the real heroes who have been protecting the city. Vodafone India takes an opportunity to thank namma Bangalore city police for their selfless love and sacrifice towards making the city safe.   On this celebration Amit Kapur, Business Head, Karnataka, Vodafone India said, “Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of a beautiful bond. We at Vodafone India are making a small leap towards celebrating and thanking the city cops, the real heroes, for their relentless commitment and…

‘Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2017’ to check rural sanitation

To mark the third anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has launched a third party verification survey report to take stock of the progress already made by the Mission in rural India on 8th of this month.   The Quality Council of India (QCI) has conducted a transparent third-party assessment of the present status of rural sanitation in all States and UTs, called Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2017.   Under the Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2017, QCI surveyed 1.4 lakh rural households across 4626 villages, and found the overall toilet coverage to be 62.45%. At the time of…

Odisha launches ‘Unnati’ for urban development

To bring all round inclusive development of urban areas in the State, Odisha government has launched a new initiative, Unnati for its 107 urban local bodies by synergising resources from different schemes and providing critical gap funding to ensure basic and sustainable amenities.   Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched this programme of Housing and Urban Development Department.   During the launch, he also shared that the state government has decided to provide 100 per cent piped water supply in all wards and LED street lighting to all streets in all…

Measles-Rubella Campaign widens its reach

India, along with ten other WHO South East Asia Region member countries have resolved to eliminate measles and control rubella/congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) by 2020. In this direction, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has initiated measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in the age group of 9 months to less than 15 years in a phased manner across the nation. The campaign aims to cover approximately 41 crore children and is going to be the largest ever vaccination campaign worldwide. All children from 9 months to less than 15 years of…