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Chennai , 15th October 2024: According to a survey conducted by National Sample Survey (NSS) in India, only 35.82% of the population regularly follows hand hygiene before meals, while 60% households wash hands only with water. Several reports also highlight there has been a decline in consistent handwashing habits as daily routines returned to normal post-COVID 19. There is a strong need now to propagate amongst people the right-hand hygiene practices and sustaining them. The theme of this year's Global Handwashing Day (Oct 15), "Why are clean hands still important?" highlights the ongoing importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections. In line with this theme, Godrej Magic Handwash, a ready-to-mix handwash from Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), launched an awareness campaign on Global Handwashing Day to promote proper handwashing practices and encourage sustaining the habit.The campaign highlights an essential truth: hand hygiene cannot be achieved in a superfi

Chennai, October 2024: TVS Credit Services Limited, one of India’s leading NBFCs, published its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2024, which reflect the Company's robust growth and financial stability.    The Company reported Assets Under Management (AUM) of Rs. 26,652 Crore as of Sep’24, an increase of Rs. 3,136 Crore and a growth of 13% as compared to Sep’23. The Company’s Total Income increased by 18% year-on-year and stood at Rs. 3,245 Crore in H1 FY25. The Net Profit After Tax registered a healthy growth of 20% year-on-year and stood at Rs. 301 Crore in H1 FY25. With the addition of over 20 Lakh new customers in H1, the Company has served over 1.6 Crore customers till date.   Q2 FY25 Highlights: ·          AUM stood at Rs. 26,652 Crore as of Q2 FY25, a 13% growth compared to Q2 FY24. ·          Total Income for Q2 FY25 was Rs. 1639 Crore, a 17% growth compared to Q2 FY24. ·          Profit Before Tax for Q2 FY25 stood at

Amazon ’s Great Indian Festival is here, and customers can use this opportunity to grab some great deals and take the step towards making their homes smarter. With up to 55% off on Echo smart speakers and Fire TV devices, this is the best time to make the most of these discounts and prepare for the festive season.   Getting started on a smart home can be as easy as pairing Alexa with a compatible device and using voice commands in English, Hindi, or Hinglish to easily control them. This festive season, customers can begin setting up their smart home starting at just ₹ 3,249 by bringing home exciting Alexa smart home combos which include an Echo smart speaker and a compatible smart bulb. And, if it's their TV streaming experience they want to make faster and smoother, customers can avail flat 56% off and get the best - s elling Fire TV Stick at just ₹ 2,199.   Here are the best offers to grab on Echo and Fire TV during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival: Choose smart living with

Chennai :  In a landmark move supporting the ongoing global energy transition, Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). This strategic collaboration aims to develop a ground breaking 1 kWh electrically-rechargeable Zinc-Air battery prototype, reaffirming both institutions’ commitment to advancing the future of sustainable energy solutions. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the evolution of zinc-based battery technologies, leveraging zinc's abundant resource availability, cost-effectiveness and established safety record. While lithium-ion batteries currently dominate the market, their high cost, limited resource availability and safety concerns present major challenges that zinc-based alternatives can effectively address. Speaking about this collaboration, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindu

 ITC Mangaldeep , one of India’s leading incense brands has launched its latest range of incense, Mangaldeep Fusion . This new offering is an innovative mix of classic and modern fragrances that aims to elevate the experience of its consumers. Mangaldeep Fusion is designed for those who seek harmony in their spiritual practices while embracing modernity. This innovative product range brings together carefully selected natural ingredients and fragrances that have been traditionally used in Indian households, aiming to transform the incense experience into a modern aromatic journey for devotion. Each pack of Fusion contains three variants of sticks, uniquely combining one traditional and one modern fragrance per pack. Each charcoal-free pack of incense brings a refreshing twist to daily prayers with its unique fragrance combinations, such as the calming essence of sandalwood paired with the earthy aroma of vetiver, or the soothing notes of lavender complemented by the grounding scent o

Chennai, 14 th October, 2024—   In a disappointing turn of events, subscribers in Tamil Nadu have been left without access to their favorite Star channels, including Star Vijay and Star Sports 1 Tamil, due to misleading claims and unjustified, unilateral actions by major operators TCCL, VK Digital, and SCV. These operators have falsely claimed that prices for Star Vijay and other Star channels have increased, leading them to remove these channels en-masse from their base packs without any prior notice to customers or any requests from the subscribers/customers. This abrupt action has deprived countless viewers/subscribers of the entertainment they cherish, including the highly anticipated Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 , hosted by the charismatic Vijay Sethupathi, and the exciting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. “There has been no increase in the prices of Star Vijay and Star Sports 1 Tamil. We’re proud to present a robust line-up of marquee content across entertainment and sports this festi