Twitter India launches #BloodMatters to bridge blood donation gap

As part of its 12th birthday celebration, Twitter India is launching a social initiative called #BloodMatters aimed at driving more awareness and bridging the gap of blood donations in India. Blood Donors India (@BloodDonorsIN), a voluntary blood donation helpline on Twitter, is the first partner for the #BloodMatters initiative. Twitter is expanding the reach of the helpline through Twitter Lite (mobile.twitter.com), which provides more data-friendly access to real-time information exchange on blood donations across India. Twitter will also promote @BloodDonorsIN as part of Twitter’s #Twitter4Good philanthropic mission.   People can…

Tata Communications completes deployment of smart streetlights for JUSCO

Tata Communications and MOTWANE have successfully completed India’s largest deployment of smart streetlights for Jamshedpur Utilities and Services (JUSCO), India’s only comprehensive urban infrastructure service provider. The new streetlights are underpinned by Tata Communications’ public Internet of Things (IoT) network based on LoRaWAN technology in India, which is the largest of its kind in the world.   With 300 lights, JUSCO’s project in Jamshedpur is the biggest smart street lighting deployment of its kind in India. It will pave the way for a total of 15,000 lights to be installed…

Delta Electronics supports the Government’s 2030 EV vision with new EV charging solutions

In support of the government’s electric mobility drive, Delta Electronics India has launched its complete range of energy efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in India. The advanced EV charging solution offerings from Delta will enable the ecosystem to keep pace with the growing demands for a robust electric automobile infrastructure. Delta showcased its diverse portfolio of EV solutions with DC Quick, AC Chargers and Site Management System. These chargers can be conveniently installed in multiple applications such as parking spaces, highway service, as well as residential and commercial buildings.…

Delhi police felicitates 450 women trained in self-defence techniques

In an endeavour towards creating a safe city for women, Delhi Police has collaborated with World Vision India, to train around 450 women in the art of self-defense. On International Women’s Day, a valedictory ceremony was conducted for these women who have successfully completed 15 days of training. World Vision India’s My City Initiative’ aims to make cities safer, especially for women. As part of this programme, representatives of the organisation were also part of Delhi Police’s women’s safety committees across the city. So far with the support of the…

Canon India celebrates International Women’s Day across the Country

Canon India considers its employees its biggest asset. Having completed two glorious decades in the country last year, Canon takes pride in celebrating 20 years of employment of some of its employees, followed by other long service awards, including 15, 10 and 5 years. These long tenures of service of Canon employees has been possible with the constant encouragement and motivation the employees receive at their work place. Along with several other employee friendly initiatives, Canon India makes dedicated efforts to ensure gender equality within the organization and considers its…

ofo launches its services in Magarpatta City as part of its Pune Cycle Plan

ofo has announced its first area-level operation in Pune by launching its services in the township of Magarpatta. The launch comes two months after the bicycle-sharing company signed MoUs with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Smart City Pune to support their ambitious Pune Cycle Plan.   Following the completion of its pilot-phase in some of the city’s closed campuses, the dock less bicycle-sharing platform operated via mobile app, has begun rolling out its signature yellow bicycles at key locations in the mixed-use township of Magarpatta, spanning an area of…

Nippon Paint to beautify corporation schools in Chennai

Nippon Paint (India) has announced its association with United Way Chennai to Paint 200 Corporation Schools across Chennai.   The Chennaiyin FC players engaged the school children in a fun and interactive session speaking about sanitation, keeping our environment clean and football. They handed out stationary kits to the students and even showcased some football skills. Later, the players actively joined the NGO volunteers in painting the walls of the school using Nippon Paint.   In support of The Corporation of Chennai’s initiative to modernize the school environment, Nippon paint,…

Vistara launches ‘Airborne’ to educate children and young flyers about air travel

Vistara has released ‘Airborne’, a first-of-its kind comic book designed to educate and sensitize its ‘Young Stars’ or young travellers to the nuances of air travel. In a fun and interactive way, Vistara’s ‘Airborne’ explains how things work from the moment one books a ticket to exiting the airport terminal after a flight, covering all customer touchpoints. It addresses many questions that curious air travellers usually have about flying as well as airport and airline operations in an uncomplicated manner, thereby drawing interest of adults as well. In addition, ‘Airborne’…

DishTV celebrates achievements of women

DishTV has celebrated International Women’s Day by highlighting the unique achievements of Indian women in recent years. As the world progresses, women are redefining their identity and breaking barriers set by society.   The brand highlighted female achievers who have performed exceptionally well in their respective domains; from Kangana Ranaut with 3 National Awards; to Avani Chaturvedi, the first Indian woman to fly a fighter jet solo, these women have been an inspiration for one and all.   The tribute creative highlighted other trailblazers like Miss World Manushi Chillar and…

Vodafone reiterates its commitment towards women employees through ‘Project Comfort’

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2018, Vodafone India re-inforced its commitment to the Health, Safety and well- being of women employees in Punjab, HP and JK by extending Vodafone ‘Project Comfort’ on the digital platform. The digitization of Vodafone ‘Project Comfort’ has been undertaken with a twin objective of easing access to safe and hygienic washroom facilities for women employees at Vodafone office, retail outlets and field jobs across the states of Punjab, Himachal and JK and facilitating feedback mechanism from them.    Vodafone ‘Project Comfort’ was…