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GAIL provides 18 CNG vehicles for waste collection to Bengaluru municipality

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Bengaluru: Lending support to the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ in the city, GAIL ( India ) Limited today handed over 18 four-wheel CNG ‘Dry Waste Collection Vehicles’ worth Rupees one crore to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The vehicles were flagged off by Gaurav Gupta, Administrator of BBMP and Manjunath Prasad, Commissioner, BBMP in the presence of P Murugesan, Executive Director (Southern Region), GAIL (India) Limited and Vivek Wathodkar, Chief General Manager (CGD), GAIL Gas Limited. The vehicles, provided under GAIL’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, are going to be used for dry waste collection. They run on dual fuel, i.e., compressed natural gas (CNG) and petrol. CNG is an environment-friendly fuel which is cheaper than conventional fuels and reduces maintenance cost too. GAIL Gas Limited is supplying CNG in Bengaluru along with piped natural gas for households and industries. GAIL owns and operates the Dabhol – Bengaluru natural gas pipeline and is pres

‘Hawa Badlo’ launches ‘Mother Earth Blesses’ initiative

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  HawaBadlo, an initiative of GAIL ( India ) Ltd, has launched online campaign #MotherEarthBlesses for creating awareness about clean air and better environment. The initiative invites netizens to take responsibility and adopt befitting lifestyle habits such as planting trees, cycling, walking and carpooling, using public transport, conserving energy and using cleaner energy options. This initiative inspires and motivates younger generation to act upon curbing air pollution. An engagement contest has been initiated for large participation of people who are enthused to share their stories, poems, and slogans in both photo as well as video showing their positive inclination towards preserving environment and cleaner inhabitant. Ten most interesting stories with befitting photos and videos will be acknowledged for recognition. #MotherEarthBlesses initiative aims to inspire people for celebrating the festivities by being responsible to each other in view of the current pandemic and als

Anhad Kaur – the Knowledgeable Kid, recites rhymes, other things

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Anhad Kaur Anhad Kaur (born on February 28, 2017) from Pune, Maharashtra, is appreciated for reciting 35 rhymes, 22 in English and 13 in Hindi, names of ten Sikh Gurus and can give her introduction along with the names of family members, teachers, class and address, at the tender age of 3 years and 4 months, as confirmed on July 14, 2020. This record is approved by the India Book of Records.  On being asked that how Anhad got inspiration to do this all, her mother said, “Anhad has always been a curious child who is inquisitive by nature and likes to explore different things. She has always been very interested in learning about different things and loves listening to stories, rhymes etc.” It is important to learn that her parents also try to expose her to many different topics as much as possible, be it through books or activities or even during random talks. Even from a very young age, she has been fond of books and keeps herself engaged with them. Because of her curiosity and lea

‘Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari’ to release this Diwali, Trailer launched

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Chandigarh: The Zee Studios in-house production comedy family entertainer, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, makes Manoj Bajpayee play a 90s-era wedding detective, Mangal, who is chasing a prospective groom, Suraj, played by Diljit Dosanjh, to find and reveal his vices. The trailer was released today. The film is among the big Diwali releases of 2020. The film also features Fatima Sana Shaikh in the lead role. Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is a social satire, a social comm entary on how arranged marriages happen in India; how the match-making process for marriages happen between two families. Helmed by The Zoya Factor (2019) and Parmanu (2018) famed director Abhishek Sharma, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is a slice of life story set in the 1990s, where Suraj Singh Dhillon is a quintessential Punjabi young bachelor, who is looking to get hitched to a beautiful girl. He is suave, smart, handsome and funny guy - a killer combination. Talking about the film, director Abhishek Sharma said, “This film captures

Village kids get a chance to sing with Bollywood singer Kailash Kher

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Millions of young contestants have taken part in the first of its kind jingle contest by Nourish. Winners will get to sing with Padmashri Kailash Kher. However, the number of rural participants is small. Nourish executive director Ashish Khandelwal hence decided to counter this issue. After consulting with Kher, Khandelwal has created a stage out of 15 mini-trucks, complete with a sound system. These trucks go to various villages in Uttar Pradesh to capture the talent of the children. The Nourish team registers participants and uploads their auditions videos as per the contest's rules. "Through this initiative, the children from our villages receive a fair chance to showcase their talent. Which is the aim of this contest - no talent should get left behind," says Khandelwal. Kailash Kher is all praise for this idea. "This is a great opportunity for kids across all small cities and towns to show how talented they are. Perhaps one of the winners is in one of these

Shreyas Talpade recommends ‘Heroes Amongst Us’ – a book by Dr Amit Nagpal

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Chandigarh : Hugely inspired by the stories about people who dared to take the first step in order to realize their passions against all odds. This is what Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade has said about “Heroes Amongst Us”, a book authored by famous Storyteller Dr Amit Nagpal. Another Bollywood actor and producer, Sanjay Suri commented, “A seed has a possibility of a forest; we all have that seed in us. All the stories are of people who took that first step and found themselves living their own dreams.” The book is about dreams, passion and achievements. Dr Anurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Business World, says, “Over 30 doesr, dreamers, achievers, creators and digital innovators tell their stories that inspire and teach precious lessons for life. You would not be able to get your hands and eys off the book.” Speaking about the content of the book, Dr Amit Nagpal said, “What’s common between a business executive, film director, advertising guru, stand-up comedian, pris

Bank of Baroda offers finance for Toyota vehicles

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  In pursuance of its customer-first approach, Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda, to enable finance options for its customers and dealers - across India . Following the tie-up, Bank of Baroda will be one of the preferred financiers for the entire range of vehicles sold by TKM.  The new service facilitates customers to avail customised solutions such as high on-road funding of 90 per cent, long repayment period of 84 months, no prepayment or foreclosure charges. On the other hand, TKM dealers will benefit from the best Digitized Supply Chain Finance with competitive interest rates. Murali Ramaswami, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda , said, “We are delighted to be associated with one of the India ’s valuable passenger car manufacturers. This alliance gives us an opportunity to penetrate deep into the relationship with automobile dealers and augmenting our Dealer Finance Portfolio through our branches spread

ProPlanet Water Purifiers launched in Chandigarh and Punjab

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A O Smith, a leader in water heating and treatment, announced the addition of the ProPlanet series, India ’s first 5-star-rated water purifiers in terms of water savings in Chandigarh and Punjab markets. The ProPlanet water purifiers are equipped with reverse osmosis (RO) and Silver Charged Membrane Technology (SCMT) that provides 100% RO-purified, baby-safe water, using an 8-stage purification process. The elegant design enhances a kitchen’s beauty and also saves two times more water than an ordinary RO water purifier with its innovative Advance Recovery Technology, adding to its environmental appeal. Commenting on the launch, Parag Kulkarni, MD, A O Smith India said: “A O Smith has been gaining the trust of consumers ever since we entered the water purifier category. It has always been a premium brand with style, quality and technology being its hallmarks. Today’s consumers have a greater inclination for advanced technologies when it comes to drinking water and this has resulted

Dr Biswaroop’s book on COVID-19/ ILI released, says ‘ICMR Guidelines faulty’

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New Delhi : ‘COVID-19/ILI: From Conspiracy to Solution’ a book by renowned author and medical scholar, Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury was released at a special event held on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. In his presentation, the author stated that the number of Corona Positive cases should not be considered as the actual patients. He also emphasized that as per the new Guidelines of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) ‘in India , every death is Corona death’.  Four months ago, Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury launched a Network of Influenza Care Experts (NICE) with more than 500 experts from across the country, who were trained in curing COVID-19 patients. They were also trained in managing emergency situations. With the help of NICE experts, more than 50,000 COVID-19 patients have been cured, that too without any expenses, medication or casualty. While curing thousands of patients, several shocking facts came to light. Dr Biswaroop revealed that there is no evidence yet to prove

Nutrition ki Sargam: Online singing contest for budding young singers

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  Whether you are a young singing sensation or a budding instrumentalist, BL Agro Industries Limited and Nourish Food Products present to you an opportunity to reach your moment of glory and record your album with none other than the legendary   Kailash Kher . All you need is a mesmerising voice or skills on any instrument. A one of a kind online singing and music competition- ‘ Nutrition ki Sargam ’ where you need to either sing the Nourish Brand anthem song or play it on your favourite instrument.    There are three categories of participation: Budding Sensation (6-10 years), Young Sensation (11 to 14 years), and Rising Sensation (15-18 years).   The concept is very unique and interesting. Kailash Kher will launch a Nourish Brand Anthem Song that is sung by him. The contestants have to listen to the Nourish song and sing the same song in their own voice or play it on any instrument. They have to create a video recording of their performance and submit the same online as the

Alex Outhwaite to represent UK in Turkey Peace Summit

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London : Alex Outhwaite, international TV presenter and global brand ambassador of India 's first BlogsWire has been selected as the United Kingdom ( UK ) delegate for the Global Peace Chain Summit to be held in Istanbul ( Turkey ) in October.  Alex is known for her promotion of sustainable travel through her television shows and social media and has spent a lot of time in developing countries highlighting how responsible travel can bring income to new regions and protect the local heritage. On her selection for the summit, Alex said, “I am looking forward to discussing ways in which we can work towards sustainable development and how sustainable tourism can be a factor in this. The Global Peace Chain Summit brings together innovative young minds from all over the world and is a great opportunity for diverse voices."  Alex is fond of India and has travelled many parts of the country to shoot for her popular shows Off the Grid, Backpack and cooking show Quest. Her show

Medanta E-Clinic Inaugration at Star Imaging & Path Lab

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Even during COVID-19 outbreak, health care facilities could not be compromised. Since the beginning of the lockdown in Delhi till the current Unlock Situation, Star Imaging has made continuous efforts to provide healthcare services by following all the guidelines issued during lockdown.  To further strengthen the healthcare system and to provide timely healthcare services by expert doctors with the help digital media, Medanta E-Clinic has been launched through joint efforts of Star Imaging and Path Lab and Medanta Hospital, at Star Imaging and Path Lab, 4B/4, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi-110018 on 6th October 2020. The E clinic facility would help the patients for timely consultation from an expert physician of  Medanta Hospital at affordable fees with the ease and facility of getting consulted with the physician of their choice.  During the launch Dr. Naresh Trehan, CMD Medanta has addressed the participants and apprised them about Medanta E-Clinic and then he continued with the w