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IDCA launches its maiden #DaretoDream campaign across INOX cinemas by Shrutee K  New Delhi, 29 August 2022:  With a vision to provide a platform for talent & endeavors to bring Deaf Cricket into mainstream cricket, INOX Leisure Ltd (INOX), on the occasion of National Sports Day, have announced their partnership with the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA). Motto of IDCA is to promote differently abled cricket in India, and to drive other developmental aspects around the lives of the differently abled youth in the country. IDCA would roll out its  #DareToDream  campaign on the cinema screens and lobby displays of INOX cinemas across the country. Alok Tandon, Chief Executive Officer, INOX Leisure Ltd said,  “India’s Deaf Cricket team is a marvelous testimony to the human spirit of endurance and resolve. It is a privilege for us to partner IDCA for building awareness and garnering cheers for the Indian Team as they set out for the Deaf-ICC T20 Champions Trophy 2022 in Sharjah. On b

Desire to spend exceeds impact of inflation Direct to consumer (D2C) a draw for shoppers by Shrutee K New Delhi   August 2022  —   Excitement among Indian consumers for the upcoming festive season is at an all-time high, according to the  second Festive Pulse Survey  by The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD). The survey highlighted that 68 percent of Indians are excited ab out the upcoming festive season sales, an increase from 59 percent last year. In addition, two in three shoppers intend to spend as much or more this festive season. Buoyant optimism prevails over inflation concerns Despite rising inflation, the propensity to spend among urban Indians is the highest this year since the pandemic.  This optimism is reflected in consumer eagerness to splurge this festive season . The survey  shows that nearly 40 percent of consumers plan to start shopping in mid-October or earlier.  As shoppers begin to splurge on their festive shopping,  almost half (46 percent) intend to spend more on travel ex

  by Shrutee K   August,2022 :  This music video with its scenic visuals pays an ode to the arrival of our favorite Elephant God & cherishes his stay with us. The song has been sung by acclaimed singer  Adarsh Shinde  & written by  Onkar Devidas Ghadi ,  the thumping devotional rendition has been composed by music director Kashi Kashyap. The video is presented by Krunal Music. You can watch it by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwlVAL1X2gA on Ultra Marathi You Tube Channel. You can also simultaneously hear the song on  : Gaana, Spotify, JioSaavn, Amazon Music, iTunes, Wynk Music  & other leading platforms.  Ringtones of the song are also available on  Airtel,Vodafone,Idea,Jio & Bsnl.  You can also create engaging videos with this music video on  facebook, You Tube Shorts & Insta Reels  &  Short Video Platforms like : Triller, MX Taka Tak, Roposo, Josh, Moj & Sharechat.   The song starts with the singer’s Hi Octane pitch chanting  “Shree

India is amongst the largest and fastest growing markets for Taco Bell International   Taco Bell aims to reach the 600-restaurant mark in the medium term  by Shrutee K Bangalore, August, 2022 :  The world’s most famous Mexican-inspired restaurant, Taco Bell, is celebrating its 100th restaurant milestone in India . With  Indian consumers fast embracing Taco Bell for its distinctive bold flavors and  craveable products , India has become the fastest-growing market for Taco Bell International and amongst the largest market outside of US, where the first Taco Bell opened in 1962.  The brand has ambitious growth plans for the country  and aims to open 600 restaurants in India over the next few years.  Celebrating this milestone, Taco Bell is bringing an exclusive 3-day offer starting from 31 st  August to 2 nd   September across all its 100  restaurants In India. For the limited time price of just INR 100, customers can enjoy their choice of  special menu offerings including  Tacos, Burrito

by Shrutee K National, August 2022 : Wonderla Holidays, India’s largest amusement park chain is all set to celebrate Onam and welcome visitors with a colossal, ecological, 25-feet tall Onapottan installation, at its Kochi Park. O.S. Unnikrishnan, Chairman of Kerala Folklore Academy inaugurated the world’s tallest installation of the rare folklore character, in the presence of M.A. Ravi Kumar, Park Head, Wonderla Kochi on August 30, 2022. This kick starts Wonderla’s Onam celebrations starting from 3 rd  to 11 th  September 2022. Onapottan, a form of theyyam performed on the occasion of Onam in North Malabar, is not well-known in Central and South Kerala. With the intention of spreading cultural awareness concerning all the Onam legends and celebrations, Wonderla presents this installation. Shaji Vasan, the sculpture artist, a native of Karapuzha, Kottayam, oversaw its construction, which took three artists and 30 days to complete. Sustainable resources like mats, baskets, wires, a

by Shrutee K Mumbai, August, 2022:  Over-production of sugar is a problem for the economy; we spend Rs. 15 lakh crores / year for import of petroleum products, hence we need to diversify the agriculture sector towards energy and power sectors, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari while addressing the felicitation programme of National Cogeneration Awards 2022 in Mumbai today, August 27, 2022. The Minister exhorted the industry of the crucial need to focus on alternative fuels with the help of futuristic technologies. “While 65% - 70% of our population depends on agriculture, our agricultural growth rate is 12%-13% only; the sugarcane industry and farmers are a growth engine for our industry. And the next move should be cogeneration to increase revenue from sugar. The industry should produce less sugar and produce more byproducts, embracing the vision for futuristic technologies and using the power of leadership to convert knowledge into wealth.” This w

by Shrutee K The Govt. of India has set a target of 175 G.W. (900 GW) renewable energy by 2022 which includes 100 G.W. (750 GW) solar energy, 60 GW (102 GW) wind energy, 10 GW (28 GW) Biomass power and 5 GW (20 GW) from small hydro project. Cogeneration is an important source of Renewable and Green energy power using the concept of combined Heat and Power utility. The Non-Fossil Bagasse based Cogeneration Power Plants in the Sugar Sector uses Bagasse (considered as an Agricultural Biomass waste residue) to generate steam for the sugar manufacturing process and electricity for the energy needs. This power is inherently a strong ‘Decentralized Energy’ (DE) saving huge transmission and distribution losses. In India there are a total of 732 installed sugar mills. Out of these about 523 mills become operational in which 360 mills have cogeneration plants generating 7562 MWs electricity. The total estimated potential stands at 14000 MWs from 550 mills. Almost 5.76 million units are generated

Cogeneration Association of India to organize  ‘National Cogeneration Awards’  function a first of its kind event in India; along with a Conference on  ‘Empowering Cogeneration’ by Shrutee K The Cogeneration vertical of sugar mills has ensured supply of Green & Renewable energy with substantial reduction of transmission & distribution losses. The economic significance extends over Rs. 20000 Cr. and has helped sugarcane farmers to increase their income in addition to sustainability and stability for sugar mills. The Association established in 2003 has been specifically catering to the Cogeneration vertical for resolving issues at the Government and Regulatory level regarding Tariff and other technological aspects. Conferences / Seminars / Workshops are also held in different parts of the Country for knowledge enhancement and business networking. Skill development & enhancement is also ensured through Training Programs. The Association also publishes the  Industrial Cogen mag

by Shrutee K ·         The   six   startups   will   receive   an   equity   investment   upto   $500k   from   Flipkart   and   undergo a   16-week   mentorship   program ·         To   help   support   the   Digital   India   mission   by   fostering   the   startup   ecosystem   in   the country The startups cover areas such as  robotics, AI and personalisation, data analytics, supply   chain   solutions,   insuretech,   metaverse   applications,   and   more Bengaluru - August , 2022:  Flipkart Ventures, the $100M venture fund set up by Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced that it will be investing in six startups as part of its accelerator program - Flipkart Leap Ahead. The startups were selected after a rigorous selection process that involved multiple rounds of   evaluation based on objective criteria, by a board of cross functional leaders at Flipkart and the   Flipkart Ventures team. The program aims to provide early-stage startups with mentorshi