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Medix Global to Host a Digital Health Innovation Challenge in India Focused on Disruptive Local Start-ups

Startuppr March 17, 2021March 17, 2021Event Leave a comment

Medix Global is inviting applications for the inaugural edition of its Digital Health Innovation Challenge India to engage with health tech start-ups developing innovative digital health applications that make a real difference in people’s lives Mumbai, India, March 16, 2021: Medix Global, a leading global provider of innovative and digital health & medical management solutions announced today the launch of the inaugural edition of its Digital Health Innovation Challenge aimed at Indian healthcare start-ups. Through the platform, Medix intends to connect with health … Continue reading “Medix Global to Host a Digital Health Innovation Challenge in India Focused on Disruptive Local Start-ups”

Godrej Agrovet joins hands with Gramophone to empower farmers via its Crop-Intensive Technology

Startuppr March 17, 2021March 17, 2021Tech Leave a comment

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) has partnered with Gramophone to provide crop solutions to Indian farmers. GAVL and Gramophone, both have been working relentlessly to achieve a common goal i.e., improving farm productivity that results into higher yields and ultimately better net income for farmers. Considering Gramophone’s strong reach and direct connect with farmers, Godrej Agrovet has partnered to push this common initiative to the next level. This association comes as the good news for farmers and it will help them … Continue reading “Godrej Agrovet joins hands with Gramophone to empower farmers via its Crop-Intensive Technology”

Online games to play with friends to keep you sane during summer 2021

Startuppr March 16, 2021March 16, 2021Mobile Gaming Leave a comment

The novel coronavirus pandemic has likely changed our lifestyle. It has led to a country wide lockdown and staying at home with possibly nothing to do apart from the following i.e., Eat, Sleep and Repeat command it can get into people’s nerves and was becoming monotonous and boring. But modern smartphones are a great tool for entertainment, it can be used to watch multimedia content and even to play some online games with friends. On a global level, the online … Continue reading “Online games to play with friends to keep you sane during summer 2021”

Garnier launches transformative Green Beauty initiative

Startuppr March 15, 2021Carbon Footprints Leave a comment

Set to radically reduce the brand’s Global Environmental ImpactAll Garnier products, are now officially cruelty free – certified by Cruelty Free International By 2025: · All products of Garnier to be made with Zero Virgin Plastic · All packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable · First brand to implement Product Environmental & Social Impact Labelling, empowering consumers to make more sustainable choices Today, more than ever, environmental, health and social concerns are of the upmost importance. The events of the last year … Continue reading “Garnier launches transformative Green Beauty initiative”

CreditAccess Grameen to pay for its staff, plus immediate family member’s Covid-19 vaccination cost

Startuppr March 15, 2021March 15, 2021Vaccine Leave a comment

Bengaluru headquartered NBFC-MFI, CreditAccess Grameen Limited (CAGL) has said it would bear the cost of the inoculation (vaccination) of its employees and that of its subsidiary Madura Micro Finance employees, and in addition, one of the immediate family members of all the employees against Covid-19. Under the recently announced CAGL COVID 19 Employee Vaccination Reimbursement Program, the company would reimburse the vaccination costs for all the employees and their immediate family member for the two mandated doses. Speaking on the … Continue reading “CreditAccess Grameen to pay for its staff, plus immediate family member’s Covid-19 vaccination cost”

Jindal Stainless to bear COVID-19 vaccination cost for all employees and their family members

Startuppr March 15, 2021March 15, 2021Vaccine Leave a comment

Initiative to cover over 35,000 direct and indirect employees of the Company across India Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, today announced that the Company will bear the total cost of both the mandated COVID-19 vaccination shots for its entire workforce to ensure their safety and well-being. Under this initiative over 35,000 employees, contractual workers, retainers, and their immediate family members will be benefitted across the country. Announcing this initiative, Chief Human Resources Officer, Jindal Stainless, Mr SK Jain said, “Health and safety … Continue reading “Jindal Stainless to bear COVID-19 vaccination cost for all employees and their family members”

Piramal Enterprises Ltd. to Cover Cost for COVID-19 Vaccination for All its Employees and Family Members

Startuppr March 15, 2021March 15, 2021Vaccine Leave a comment

§ Offers reimbursement of cost to ~27000 employees and their families in India § Sets-up virtual vaccine Helpdesks across its India offices to assist employees Piramal Enterprises Limited (‘PEL’, NSE: PEL, BSE: 500302, 912460) today announced that it will absorb the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for all its employees and their immediate family members that are eligible and choose to receive the vaccination in India. The company has also set up virtual vaccine helpdesks across its offices in India to address employee queries on … Continue reading “Piramal Enterprises Ltd. to Cover Cost for COVID-19 Vaccination for All its Employees and Family Members”

Rediscover Gurugram through the eyes of a child!

Startuppr March 15, 2021March 15, 2021General Leave a comment

Gurugram and its adjoining areas have many interesting places for adults. But when we think about our kids and grown up children we simply do not get enough knowledge about where we should take them during those weekends when they are craving for some fun and a lot of activities. Running, jumping and climbing are a big part of being a kid – and for parents, it’s probably better that all these activities take place in a playground, rather than … Continue reading “Rediscover Gurugram through the eyes of a child!”

Avanse Financial Services partners with NGOs to make quality education accessible for deserving underserved students

Startuppr March 15, 2021March 15, 2021General Leave a comment

Supports primary education, skill building & community teacher training to achieve a holistic growth for the society Avanse Financial Services Ltd, India’s new age, education-focused NBFC has partnered with three NGOs – MelJol, Samarthanam and Muktangan to fulfill dreams of deserving underserved Indian students. Avanse, along with the NGOs, has been working towards achieving a holistic growth for the larger community that it operates in by contributing towards developing the education ecosystem of the country. This initiative has been designed … Continue reading “Avanse Financial Services partners with NGOs to make quality education accessible for deserving underserved students”

5 Tech Firms Blooming in the Startup Space

Startuppr March 12, 2021March 12, 2021Startups Leave a comment

Technology companies continue to become bigger in the startup ecosystem. In the world of tech startups, hype and anticipation are never in short supply. The emergence of most innovative startups changed things for better tomorrow. As high-speed internet and smartphones became an integral part of our lives, numerous companies flourished. According to the report by Nasscom, India added more than 1,600 tech startups in 2020, making it the third-largest tech startup hub in the world. This is the highest addition … Continue reading “5 Tech Firms Blooming in the Startup Space”

Streamr Data Challenge drives the paradigm shift towards the Web3 wave in Data Economy among the Indian developers

Startuppr March 11, 2021March 11, 2021Tech Leave a comment

The Swiss based decentralized network announces team Atmanirbhar from Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management as the winner of the first edition of Data Challenge Hackathon; Winner to receive $5000 along with go-to-market support globally Streamr, the world’s leading decentralised network for real time data, today announced project Vidhira from team Atmanirbhar from Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur as the winner of the Streamr Data Challenge, an open innovation program that encourages the Indian developer ecosystem … Continue reading “Streamr Data Challenge drives the paradigm shift towards the Web3 wave in Data Economy among the Indian developers”

CASE Construction strives for Water Conservation in India

Startuppr March 10, 2021Save Water Leave a comment

~Launches Jal Sanchay Water Conservation Initiative~ With an objective to propagate water conservation, CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial has launched Jal Sanchay-Water Conservation and Rejuvenation of Traditional Water Body initiative at Sanjay Jalashay in Pithampur. As a part of its CSR initiative, the project aims at working together with the local communities to conserve water. The project was inaugurated in the presence of Mrs. Nina Verma, Member of Legislative Assembly, Dhar, Mr. Alok Singh, District Magistrate, Dhar, Mr. Sanay Vaishnav, President Nagar … Continue reading “CASE Construction strives for Water Conservation in India”

Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Fortune Guarantee Plus, a flexible and long term guaranteed income solution

Startuppr March 9, 2021March 9, 2021General Leave a comment

Customers enjoy long-term guaranteed income along with enhanced Protection cover with Critical Illness benefit. The single pay option protects customer’s capital at all points of time The total premiums are paid back to the Customers when guaranteed income stops Tata AIA Life Insurance (Tata AIA Life) announced the launch of Tata AIA Life Fortune Guarantee Plus, a flexible, non-linked, non-participating Savings Plan that promises a secure financial future with guaranteed long term income along with comprehensive Protection cover. Apart from long-term … Continue reading “Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Fortune Guarantee Plus, a flexible and long term guaranteed income solution”

GODREJ SECURITY SOLUTIONS TO INSTALL INDIA’S FIRST EVER AUTOMATIC LOCKER SYSTEM ‘AUTOVAULT’ AT PUNE’S RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

Startuppr March 8, 2021March 8, 2021PR Leave a comment

The Autovault will provide residents of Godrej Elements 24×7 access to their assigned locker with complete privacy and the highest level of security Godrej Security Solutions (GSS), India’s leading home and enterprise security solutions brand, today announced that it is installing India’s first automated vault system, Autovault, at Godrej Elements in Hinjawadi (Pune). Autovault is one of the most advanced and secure multi-locker vault systems based on a robotic platform that blends security and convenience for locker account holders. The … Continue reading “GODREJ SECURITY SOLUTIONS TO INSTALL INDIA’S FIRST EVER AUTOMATIC LOCKER SYSTEM ‘AUTOVAULT’ AT PUNE’S RESIDENTIAL PROJECT”

Germin8 enables brands to get industry-specific ontologies with their upgraded tool Germin8 social listening

Startuppr March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Tech Leave a comment

Germin8 empowers brands with industry insights, that help in making better marketing decisions with their upgraded GSL (Germin8 Social Listening) tool Germin8, India’s leading digital media intelligence company, today announced the addition of key new features to its proprietary tool Germin8 Social Listening. Germin8 specializes in Digital and Social Media Intelligence, allowing brands to understand and act in real-time on their marketing plans through the use of proprietary AI tools. The researchers and analysts at Germin8 use one such proprietary … Continue reading “Germin8 enables brands to get industry-specific ontologies with their upgraded tool Germin8 social listening”

Ed Tech Healthcare Focused Training Startup, Virohan, Launches in Pune

Startuppr March 8, 2021March 8, 2021PR Leave a comment

Technology-based training Institute, Virohan, has brought its one-of-a-kind, gamified, easy-to-understand, Blended Learning teaching method to Pune to enable students to become healthcare professionals such as OT technicians, Medical Lab technicians and healthcare Administrators. Virohan is one of the only Training Institutes to offer Industry Demand-Driven Training, where the curriculum provides only what is relevant and needed for on-the-job. Virohan’s Blended Learning teaching method is unique – training is done through videos, class activities with real-time quizzes and results. This has helped Virohan to increase the pass percentage to over 90% of students pan India and minimize drop-out rates to … Continue reading “Ed Tech Healthcare Focused Training Startup, Virohan, Launches in Pune”

National Geographic India, in collaboration with the Indian Army, celebrates this International Women’s Day with a special film ‘WOMEN OF HONOUR: Destination Army’

Startuppr March 5, 2021March 5, 2021Event Leave a comment

A film that chronicles the riveting tale of two lady cadets undergoing rigorous training at The Officers Training Academy in Chennai In the modern world, women have ventured and excelled across various domains of work; including the Indian Armed Forces. Today, the women of India are walking shoulder to shoulder with men in the Indian Army; upholding the honor of our country. To celebrate the strength and power of such women, National Geographic India, a brand with a rich legacy of 130+ … Continue reading “National Geographic India, in collaboration with the Indian Army, celebrates this International Women’s Day with a special film ‘WOMEN OF HONOUR: Destination Army’”

Alia Bhatt’s New Mantra in Life Is To ‘Take It Light’ With Cadbury Perk

Startuppr March 5, 2021March 5, 2021PR Leave a comment

The much-loved chocolate brand brings back Alia Bhatt as the brand ambassador Cadbury Perk, one of Mondelez India’s iconic and fun brands, is all set to launch yet another jocular campaign with Bollywood Actress Alia Bhatt. Through a delightful digital film featuring the youth icon, Cadbury Perk is encouraging consumers to face life’s twist and turns, with a light attitude – manifesting the message ‘Take It Light’. Anil Viswanathan, Senior Director, Marketing (Chocolates), Insights and Analytics, Mondelez India, said, “Cadbury Perk has been rooted … Continue reading “Alia Bhatt’s New Mantra in Life Is To ‘Take It Light’ With Cadbury Perk”

VavoDigital initiates conversations on trans inclusion in Influencer marketing, this International Womxn’s Day

Startuppr March 5, 2021March 5, 2021PR Leave a comment

VavoDigital, a one-of-a-kind marketplace, which connects brands and influencers across the country has initiated a conversation on trans inclusion. The discussion is specifically about trans influencers, an exponentially growing industry and opportunity in the country and across the world. The company aims at making the entire influencer community very inclusive of influencers irrespective of geographies, visibility, and gender. VavoDigital celebrates the achievements, empowerment, security of trans womxn and their identity to be normalised. The vision is to bring out more … Continue reading “VavoDigital initiates conversations on trans inclusion in Influencer marketing, this International Womxn’s Day”

Retail Tech Start-up Shoopy Raises Seed Funding from Campanile Investments LLC and Redcliffe Capital

Startuppr March 4, 2021March 4, 2021Funding News Leave a comment

The start-up will utilize the capital raised to accelerate growth and scale up its business and product portfolio Delhi NCR-headquartered retail tech start-up for Indian SMBs, Shoopy has raised an undisclosed amount of seed capital from US-based Campanile Investments LLC and Delhi-based investment firm Redcliffe Capital. This is Shoopy’s maiden funding round since the start-up’s inception in January 2020; Shoopy will be using the funds raised to accelerate its growth engine by optimizing its existing product(s), scaling its platform and … Continue reading “Retail Tech Start-up Shoopy Raises Seed Funding from Campanile Investments LLC and Redcliffe Capital”