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Apps to make your work life easier

Startuppr December 7, 2020December 7, 2020Mobile Gaming Leave a comment

In this day and age of app there are many which are user friendly and some which do not make more impacts than others when it comes to consumer’s life. Today we are going to talk about those that help you get it done faster. Because tell you what, there are so many awesome options out there and you deserve to know about them. So, here are a few options that’ll make your life easier. Sales Compensation software – Kennect provides a … Continue reading “Apps to make your work life easier”

Flamingo unveils new TVC starring Hrithik Roshan saying “What you do, ultimately matters” in the New Normal

Startuppr December 7, 2020News Leave a comment

Ascent Meditech Ltd., an Indian multinational in the consumer healthcare space, continues its association with Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan for its flagship brand Flamingo – An Aid for a New Life. In his imitable style Hrithik Roshan features in an international campaign communicating the ideology ‘what you do, ultimately matters’ so very apt in the New Normal. The story in the campaign revolves around the central offering of pain management solutions to various lifestyle problems through four (4) top of the … Continue reading “Flamingo unveils new TVC starring Hrithik Roshan saying “What you do, ultimately matters” in the New Normal”

UTTER ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “CO-RAKSHAK” APP

Startuppr December 7, 2020December 7, 2020Mobile Gaming Leave a comment

CO-RAKSHAK IS A FREE SAFETY TRAINING APP FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS Utter App, in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, today announced the launch of India’s first safety training app for ‘Essential Service Providers’ to protect them against COVID-19 at their workplace and in their daily work routines. About Co-Rakshak, a Contextualised Safety Training for Essential Service Providers Co-Rakshak is a multilingual chat-based app combining text, video and audio content to build user awareness and training for essential service providers about the Coronavirus and … Continue reading “UTTER ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “CO-RAKSHAK” APP”

Short Infotainment Videos Platform- Bolo Indya raises USD 400,000 investment from Inflection Point Ventures

Startuppr December 6, 2020News Leave a comment

On the mission to build India’s largest passion economy driven short video platform, Bolo Indya aims to empower content creators to transform social capital to financial independence.” Gurugram based Short Videos sharing platform in local Indian languages, Bolo Indya has raised USD 400,000 led by Inflection Point Ventures. Existing investors from Eagle10 Ventures also participated in the round. This has taken the total raise by the company close to USD 1 million till date. Bolo Indya offers a unique proposition … Continue reading “Short Infotainment Videos Platform- Bolo Indya raises USD 400,000 investment from Inflection Point Ventures”

Amway India empowers the visually impaired; Launches Saksham APP – A Single window for Assistive technology & Information in association with NGO partner Saksham

Startuppr December 5, 2020News Leave a comment

~Organizes a webinar to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities~ Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG Direct Selling companies launched Saksham, a new app for the visually impaired individuals in association with its NGO partner Saksham on occasion of ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’. Saksham app will work as a one-stop solution for the visually impaired individuals as it provides them with all relevant information using talk back and voice over facilities available in the mobile … Continue reading “Amway India empowers the visually impaired; Launches Saksham APP – A Single window for Assistive technology & Information in association with NGO partner Saksham”

EMBRACE THE NEW NORMAL WITH THE 3-LAYER PROTECTION AND TRENDY MASKS FROM MASKS4U

Startuppr December 3, 2020December 3, 2020Sanitization Leave a comment

The new normal is here to stay. With the increasing threat of global pandemic COVID 19 and rising pollution level nationwide, masks have become a necessity. The use of the best quality mask is imperative for an all-round protection. Masks4u, promoted by a home décor online store Home4u, has mastered the technique of producing the best quality masks. The masks available at https://www.m4u.in/ provide 3 layered safety with BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) filter. Masks4u’s priority is the safety of their customers for … Continue reading “EMBRACE THE NEW NORMAL WITH THE 3-LAYER PROTECTION AND TRENDY MASKS FROM MASKS4U”

Ambuja & ACC sharpen focus on Green Power Generation

Startuppr December 3, 2020News Leave a comment

SIX Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS) will be installed in EIGHT kiln lines at six cement plants across India · The two companies will invest over Rs 780 crores, adding WHRS capacity of over 76 MW · WHRS will significantly reduce carbon footprint – 5.61 lakh tons of CO2 to be reduced annually Ambuja Cement and ACC both operating companies of leading global building material and solutions organiation LafargeHolcim have collectively taken a giant step to generate clean and green energy in line with their carbon intensity reduction roadmap. This comes close on the heels of parent company LafargeHolcim signing the Net Zero Pledge with 2030 science-based targets during the Climate Week held in September 2020 in New York, USA. Unveiling the plan to set up Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) based power plants, Neeraj Akhoury – CEO India, LafargeHolcim and MD & CEO, Ambuja Cement – said, “Six cement plants at both Ambuja Cement and ACC will invest over Rs 780 crores in green power generation, which will lead to a significant reduction of 5.61 lakh tons of carbon footprint annually. This is a major step in our journey towards reduction of carbon intensity.” The WHRS will be installed at Ambuja Cement plants in Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh), Suli and Rauri (Himachal Pradesh) and Marwar Mundwa (Rajasthan); and ACC plants in Jamul (Chhattisgarh) and Kymore (Madhya Pradesh). All projects are slated to be completed in the next 16 to 18 months. Both companies set up their first WHRS in 2013-14 – at Rabriyawas (Ambuja Cement) and Gagal (ACC) – thus displaying their commitment towards green energy while marking an important step in energy conservation in the Indian cement industry. Not only does WHRS trap the enormous heat generated during the manufacturing process to gainfully generate electricity as a sustainable solution, it also helps reduce the use of fossil fuels. In addition to boosting efficiency, WHRS is a proven method for reducing CO2 emissions, and part of helping reach LafargeHolcim’s ambition to reduce emissions due to electricity use by 65% by 2030. … Continue reading “Ambuja & ACC sharpen focus on Green Power Generation”

GoPik raises seed funding from HNIs in Singapore and India to boost its rural distribution through online and offline network

Startuppr December 3, 2020News Leave a comment

GoPik Connect Pvt. Ltd., India’s unique Rural Engagement Network that aims to make all kinds of goods and services available at every nook and corner of the country by connecting people with people, announced today that it has raised seed round funding of an undisclosed amount from private investors. The seed round funding will support the company’s growth ambitions, ability to ever expand the engagement network and further develop the existing network at the grass-roots level. Sashwat Brahma, CEO & … Continue reading “GoPik raises seed funding from HNIs in Singapore and India to boost its rural distribution through online and offline network”

Amway India eyes INR 100 crores from its Traditional Herb Nutrition Category in 2020; Strengthens local sourcing

Startuppr December 2, 2020News Leave a comment

· The category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% from 2020 to 2024 · Traditional Herbs Range contribution to the nutrition category to double by 2024 · Foresees sourcing requirement to rise significantly for traditional herb extracts As the demand for herbal nutrition category records a drastic rise with consumers shifting towards healthier living, Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, foresees its traditional herb nutrition category to clock sales of INR 100 crores this year. … Continue reading “Amway India eyes INR 100 crores from its Traditional Herb Nutrition Category in 2020; Strengthens local sourcing”

How to not let separation or divorce not affect your kids

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020General Leave a comment

Let’s face it… When we get married we don’t expect a separation or divorce. As human beings, we are hardwired for bonding. When a relationship is falling apart it is a huge trauma for everyone involved. We are not trained to handle separation! Emotions are flying high, blame and shame and guilt are hitting the roof. Confusions galore and no direction where our life is heading. Being rejected gives the same negative rush to the brain that happens to us … Continue reading “How to not let separation or divorce not affect your kids”

SWEDEN INDIA NOBEL MEMORIAL WEEK 2020 CELEBRATES WOMEN IN SCIENCE AT EVENT TITLED

Shailja Singla December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Event Leave a comment

SHE STEM: WOMEN LEADING THE WAY Highlights importance of stem education for girls & women – In partnership with Atal Innovation Mission – As part of the Sweden-India Nobel Memorial Week 2020, the Embassy of Sweden in India, in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission, is all set to present ‘SHE STEM: Women Leading the Way’ – a celebration of women scientists and entrepreneurs in Sweden and India, on December 7, 2020 at 15:00 hours. The event is free and open … Continue reading “SWEDEN INDIA NOBEL MEMORIAL WEEK 2020 CELEBRATES WOMEN IN SCIENCE AT EVENT TITLED”

FININ and SBM Bank India, together launch India’s first hyper-personalized LIVE Neobanking platform

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Tech Leave a comment

India’s first neobank, an online only, hyper-personalised banking solution that helps users manage, save and invest their money in a smarter and simpler way, launches pan India in December 2020 Finin uses bank-level security, anti-fraud and encryption systems to protect sensitive information & prevent unauthorised usage Finin in partnership with SBM Bank India will issue an instant Personalised Savings Account with a VISA Debit Card The platform aims to convert Spenders and Borrowers into Savers and eventually into the Investors … Continue reading “FININ and SBM Bank India, together launch India’s first hyper-personalized LIVE Neobanking platform”

StartupXseed invests Rs. 5.5 crores in Password-less authentication startup SAWO Labs; attains Rs. 28 crores valuation

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Funding News Leave a comment

Capital raised will be used by SAWO to strengthen its business by expanding its tech infrastructure, outreach – saving millions of man-hours of the end-users Driving the modern transition towards a password- and OTP-less future, SaaS-based one-tap authentication service, SAWO Labs, has successfully closed its seed funding round. SAWO Labs was one of the nine pre-seed stage startups that 100x.VC invested in September 2020 as a part of its Class 02 Portfolio. The Rs. 5.5-crore seed funding round was led … Continue reading “StartupXseed invests Rs. 5.5 crores in Password-less authentication startup SAWO Labs; attains Rs. 28 crores valuation”

Dr. Reddy’s and RDIF commence clinical trials for Sputnik V vaccine in India

Shailja Singla December 2, 2020December 2, 2020PR, Sanitization Leave a comment

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY), and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced today that they have commenced adaptive phase 2/3 clinical trials for Sputnik V vaccine in India after receiving the necessary clearance from the Central Drugs Laboratory, Kasauli, India.This will be a multicenter and randomized controlled study, which will include safety and immunogenicity study. The clinical trials are being conducted by JSS Medical Research as the clinical research partner. Further, Dr. Reddy’s has partnered … Continue reading “Dr. Reddy’s and RDIF commence clinical trials for Sputnik V vaccine in India”

Admitad India drove sales worth INR 170 Million during Diwali through Affiliate Marketing

Startuppr December 2, 2020December 2, 2020PR Leave a comment

The affiliate network has proven to be an effective platform across several categories for online purchases. Admitad, one of the leading affiliate networks has witnessed high volumes of online purchases of the tune of INR 170 Million during the Diwali period. Indians are known to be festival shoppers, and the trend has continued even during the post-COVID-19 scenario. Over the years, several brands have taken to affiliate marketing to market their products using various avenues. Admitad India has contributed on … Continue reading “Admitad India drove sales worth INR 170 Million during Diwali through Affiliate Marketing”

Usha International launches high performance pedestal, wall, and exhaust fans

Shailja Singla December 2, 2020December 2, 2020PR Leave a comment

New products boast superior technology, ultra high air delivery, and modern designs India’s leading consumer durables brand, Usha International, has widened its fans portfolio with the launch of new pedestal, wall, and exhaust fans. The newly launched products include Pentacool wall and pedestal fans, Colossus wall and pedestal fans, and Striker high speed exhaust fan. Pentacool 5-blade wall and pedestal fans Pentacool fans offer smooth and silent performance. The 5-blade fans come with translucent ABS blades, elevating the style quotient of any room they are placed in. It promises high air … Continue reading “Usha International launches high performance pedestal, wall, and exhaust fans”

How 4 people who love AI come together and how VedaLabs was born

Startuppr December 1, 2020February 6, 2021Startups Leave a comment

It was in Delhi when I met with the other 3 founders at the co-working space. The companies on our floor had an amazing and talented group of people. When I started the conversation, they and I have found a common interest in “Artificial Intelligence”. We usually talk about AI, computer vision, and other technologies on our breaks. Spending months like this, one person in our group planned a trip to Udaipur and we were all travel enthusiastic and peripatetic. … Continue reading “How 4 people who love AI come together and how VedaLabs was born”

V. N. Finance launches Business App ‘VNFinance’ to help small & medium sized businesses and shops get business loans anytime and from anywhere

Rahul Singla December 1, 2020December 1, 2020PR Leave a comment

1 December 2020: V. N. Finance, the tech-enabled NBFC, launched their Business App ‘VNFinance’ (on Android available on Google PlayStore) to automate the process of helping customers to get business loans. Customers can apply from anywhere and get the lightning quick decision . V. N. Finance addresses the financial services needs of small businessmen/ women, self-employed professionals, MSMEs, shopkeepers etc., and with this launch, their process for giving loans is going to become substantially online and digital. Those people, who need … Continue reading “V. N. Finance launches Business App ‘VNFinance’ to help small & medium sized businesses and shops get business loans anytime and from anywhere”

SafeStorage® expands its footprints; launches operations in Chennai & Pune

Shailja Singla November 30, 2020November 30, 2020PR Leave a comment

· Chennai and Pune Warehouse are both 10000 square feet facility · It currently has 3.2 lakhs square feet space spread across 30+ warehouses SafeStorage®, India’s leading storage solution provider in its efforts to expand its business recently launched operations in Chennai & Pune. The Chennai warehouse, located in Vaanagaram and the Pune warehouse, located in Wagholi are both 10000 square feet facility. The company has over 3.2 lakhs square feet space spread across 30+ warehouses. SafeStorage® is a one-stop destination for all self-storage needs. If one is traveling, renovating the … Continue reading “SafeStorage® expands its footprints; launches operations in Chennai & Pune”

BHARTI AXA LIFE INSURANCE POSTS 10% GROWTH IN RENEWAL PREMIUM TO RS 594 CRORE IN H1 FY2020-21

Shailja Singla November 30, 2020November 30, 2020PR Leave a comment

COVID PANDEMIC DISRUPTIONS RESTRICT NEW BUSINESS PREMIUM INCOME AT RS 318 CRORE IN H1 FY21 TOTAL PREMIUM INCOME STANDS AT 912 CRORE IN H1 FY21 ASSET UNDER MANAGEMENT SURGES 25% TO RS 7,987 CRORE IN H1 FY21 FOCUSES ON DIGITAL INNOVATION TO ENHANCE SERVICE STANDARDS AND MEET GROWING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS TO FURTHER EXPAND OPERATION AND DISTRIBUTION FOOTPRINT PAN-INDIA Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises, one of India’s leading business groups, and AXA, one of the world’s … Continue reading “BHARTI AXA LIFE INSURANCE POSTS 10% GROWTH IN RENEWAL PREMIUM TO RS 594 CRORE IN H1 FY2020-21”