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“It has been brought to our notice that some Vi customers are getting SMS and Calls from unidentified numbers asking them to update their KYC immediately. These fraudsters, at times, disguise as company representatives and threaten unsuspecting users with SIM block if KYC is not done. They may also seek certain confidential information from customers, in the name of verification.   Vi cautions all our customers against such unauthorised Calls and SMS. Vi customers are advised to not give their KYC details or share any OTP with anybody on a call, and should not call back on these numbers or click on any link mentioned in the SMS.   Customers are informed that clicking on any unverified link or sharing any details could lead to data and information theft from the mobile device, and can have other serious consequences.   All customer communication from the company is only done from the SMS ID ‘ViCARE’. Any SMS being acted upon which is not originating from ‘ViCARE’ is ...

The Sathyalok Shanti Lulla MWRT -10, Rotary Club of Chennai Capital TANKER Foundation dialysis center was inaugurated on Thursday 29th July 2021 at "Sathyalok Charitable Trust, Porur, Chennai”. The unit was inaugurated by Mr. Sanjay Lulla, Mr. Prem Watwani & Mr. Mukesh Khubchandani.Dr. Georgi Abraham of TANKER foundation, Mr.Dushyanth Chairman MWRT 10 , Rotary Dist Gov Rtn Sridhar and Rtn Rajiv President Rotary Club of Chennai Capital also participated and spoke. Mrs.Latha Kumaraswami ,Managing Trustee TANKER Foundation gave an update about TANKER Foundation saying that TANKER had done over 416,104 lakh dialysis so far and given donations of over Rs.3.39 crore as donations. TANKER has also helped set up dialysis centres in Imphal Manipur, Kerala,MGM Pondicherry, Tanzania and Vennikulam Kerala and Port Blair, Andamans. She thanked all TANKER staff and all frontline workers for their selfless service especially during the pandemic.

The Joint Venture (JV) Partners collaborated for the first time in 1997 with the set-up of Mando Automotive India Private Limited (MAIPL) to manufacture state-of-the-art brake systems. The relationship was further strengthened in 2012 when the ANAND Group acquired a stake in Mando Steering Systems India Limited. This relationship has evolved and strengthened over the period of time. 아난드그룹과 만도는 1997 년 JV 설립 이후 긴밀한 관계를 유지해 왔다 . Since JV established in 1997, Anand Group and Mando has maintained a strong relationship. 1997 년 JV 설립 이후 , 아난드그룹과 만도는 긴밀한 관계를 유지해 왔습니다 . 전체 결과를 로드할 수 없음 다시 시도 재시도 중 ... 재시도 중 ... have been in business. 사업을 하고 있습니다 . It has maintained a business. 사업을 유지해왔습니다 . 전체 결과를 로드할 수 없음 다시 시도 재시도 중 ... 재시도 중 ... In order to capitalise on the emerging opportunity in the 2/3 - Wheeler Powertrain electrification, both partners felt that it was the right time to enter into the components and systems market in India....

 Bisleri, industry leader and India's most trusted brand of bottled water, has collaborated with Greater Chennai Municipal corporation (GCMC) to implement the Bottles for Change program across the city. Through this initiative, Bisleri aims to educate citizens about the importance of recycling and segregation of clean plastic after use. On 26 July 2021, GCMC's Deputy Commissioner (Health), Dr. Manish Narnaware, handed over the permission letter to Mr. Santosh Darne, Corporate Social Responsibility Head, Bisleri, to implement the Bottles for Change Program in the corporation's geographical areas. Bisleri and GCMC will work together to spread awareness in housing societies, schools and colleges, corporates, and all other stakeholders who are end-users of plastic. To ensure structured implementation and transparency of this program Bottles for Change mobile app will be used. Bisleri has also partnered with Paperman Foundation to implement this program effectively in GCMC...

  Making sustainable mobility smarter and safer, WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd (BSE Code: 538970) – one of the leading manufacturers of electric two-wheelers brand, ‘Joy e-bike’,  announced the launch of 'JOY E-CONNECT' , a cloud-based mobile application to woo customers with the new era of technology and enhance their overall riding experience.   Joy E-Connect, the user-friendly app with multiple features and benefits is compatible with the entire product range of Joy e-bike. Users can easily download the app which is available at both the mobile operating systems-  iOS and Android.   Ensuring security and a smoother-riding experience, Joy E-Connect is laden with fantastic features like turning vehicles ON & OFF remotely through the mobile, navigation, battery percentage display, Geo- fence alerts, battery backup of the vehicle and estimated distance, along with raising alerts on battery voltage, and temperature, for a better-planned trip. ...

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of India’s leading pharma players continues to strengthen its leadership with appointment of distinguished professionals to its board of directors. The company has recently a dded four independent directors with a wealth of knowledge and experience in various fields. The new additions include Dr. Shailesh Ayyangar, Mr. Vijay Gokhale, Mr. Hitesh Jain and Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar.   Earlier this year, Mr. Berjis Desai had taken over the chairman of Emcure Board . The company has had a long standing tradition of appointing a Chairman from amongst its independent directors since 1997. Emcure aims to further augment its strengths as one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in India with a global reach of over 70 countries across the world. These additions to the leadership team for Emcure Pharmaceuticals, reflect its commitment towards enriching its expertise and strengthening its operations for future growth. The new members’ collective stre...

Apollo Specialilty Hospitals, Vanagaram   on 24 th July 2021 had launched the Quaternary Care, Level FOUR Epilepsy Caren Center to help people living with epilepsy. The advanced epilepsy care centre was launched by Honourable Minister Thiru. S M Nasar, Milk and Dairy Development Department, Tamil Nadu Government and Dr Alby John Varghese, IAS District Collector & District Magistrate Tiruvallur. This level FOUR Epilepsy Care Centre has been launched by Apollo Speciality Hospitals Vanagaram to localize (finding the lesion location in the brain), classify (Type of seizure), accelerate therapies to control seizures, further evaluate & offer higher level of care including Epilepsy Surgeries.   Epilepsy affects about 1.2% of the total world population 1 in 25 people have chance for developing seizure in their lifetime, In India it is estimated more than 10 million persons with epilepsy and in about 70% of people with epilepsy, seizures can be controlled with 1 or 2 anti...

For the first time in South India, Apollo Cancer Centre successfully performed a Cyber knife Radiosurgery procedure on a 34-year-old athlete from New Zealand relieving him from symptoms of a special form of epilepsy called Medial temporal lobe Epilepsy(MTLE) while preserving his memories.     Mr.Thomas (name changed), a 34-year-old athlete and a software professional working in Auckland, New Zealand started experiencing recurrent episodes of a sense of butterflies in his stomach with occasional attacks of unconsciousness in 2009.   He was under treatment by neurologist in New Zealand with a diagnosis of Simple partial seizures. However, between 2010 to 2015 he had multiple seizure attacks, imaging revealed rare type of Epilepsy called Medial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) which were controlled with anti-epileptic medicines.   Mr.Thomas seizures, increased in frequency & could not be controlled with medications.   Eventually he was advised to explore a sur...

Khelo Masters Games Foundation, Tamil Nadu had organised a grand felicitation ceremony to appreciate achievements of Padmashree Dr. Anitha, Vice President, KGMF of Tamil Nadu  on 19 July 2021 at Moorthy Cafe Anna Nagar Chennai.  The chief guest for the function was Thiru K.N Nehru, honorable minister for Municipal Administration. Anna Nagar constituency MLA, Thiru M. K. Mohan presided over the function as guest of honour. Olympian and Khelo Masters Games Association of Tamil Nadu President Mr.Adam Sinclair welcomed the gathering.   A cash prizes worth 1 lakh in recognition of sports accomplishments, personally presented by  Mr. A.Purushothaman which was  handed over by  Thiru K.N Nehru, honorable Minister on behalf of Khelo Masters members and well wishers  to Dr. Anitha, was the special highlight of the function . Mr. A.Purushothaman, Chairman South India and SR.Vice President India General Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Khelo Master Games Foundatio...

Chennai, July 21, 2021 :  India’s leading telecom operator,  Vi has announced the availability of eSIM for its postpaid customers using eSIM compatible devices including, Apple: Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xr, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max,  Samsung: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Fold, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Google Pixel 3A onwards and Motorola Razr.   Vi eSIM service is now available in Tamil Nadu, Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab, UP East, Kerala, Kolkata and Maharashtra & Goa. Vi postpaid customers using eSIM enabled handsets will no longer be required to put in a physical SIM card to access the network. eSIM comes in the form of an integrated...

Chennai, July 15, 2021: Knight Frank India, a premium international property consultant, in their flagship market assessment report “India Real Estate January – June 2021” - that evaluates the performance of residential asset classes in top eight markets of India – cited that Chennai recorded a 93% YoY increase in residential demand in the first half of 2021 as sales jumped from 2,981 units sold in H1 2020 to 5,751 units sold in H1 2021. Further, new project launches grew by 54% to 5,424 units in H1 2021. On the demand front, South Chennai accounted for the largest share, 56% of the total units sold in H1 2021 followed by West Chennai with a 34% share. The INR 2.5-5 mn and the INR 5-7.5 mn ticket-size categories emerged as popular choices during this period. Further, the demand for spacious homes and second homes has picked up in the last few months on account of the pandemic-induced work from home and digital studying trends. On the supply front, 5,424 units were launched in H1 20...

A first of its kind retrospective cohort study on impact of vaccination among Covid-19 patients by Star Health and Allied Insurance, one of the leading standalone health Insurance company in India, unveiled the significant impacts of vaccination among individuals 45 years and above. The study concluded that there was a marked reduction in the total hospitalization expenses by approximately 24%, the average length of stay (ALOS) by a mean of 2.1 days, ICU requirement by 66% and a reduction of approximately 81% in mortality among patients who had completed two doses of vaccination. The study was conducted during the second wave (March & April 2021) and considered a sample size of 3,820 hospitalized patients from across India who were 45 years and above. The cohort study revealed that the average cost of hospitalization of the unvaccinated group was Rs.2.77 lakh while the vaccinated group recorded an average cost of Rs.2.1 lakh. The reduction is cost was due to factors like reduced ...

Knight Frank India , an International Property Consultant, in their latest report ‘ India Warehousing Market Report 2021 ’, cited that Chennai has recorded a total of 0.3 mn sq m (3.5 mn sq ft) of warehousing leasing activity in FY 2021. The city recorded a 4% YoY growth in warehouse space absorption despite the pandemic exigencies. Chennai is also the only city amongst the top eight markets to record positive YoY growth in FY 2021. Within the city, the highest leasing activity was concentrated in the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam cluster while the primary demand driver was the 3PL category in FY 2021. Land rates have appreciated across micro markets while rentals have remained more or less stableacross the city during the last year. In terms of the leasing activity from the aspect of the industry , 3PL players were the primary driver with a share of 33% in the total warehousing transactions pie in FY 2021. Other Sectors (which include all manufacturing companies excluding FMCG and FMCD) st...

Getting vaccinated is the most important thing one can do in the present situation to protect themselves, their families and society from the spread of Covid 19. To simplify the process of scheduling their vaccination appointment, Vi has integrated the CoWin App’s slot finder on the Vi App for its customers. Vi users can search for available vaccine slots and set notification alerts on the Vi App itself. Vi customers will now not need to look beyond their phone to schedule a Covid-19 vaccination appointment. Vi customers can filter their search by age group, Vaccine names (Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V), Dose, Paid/Free etc. and can source the available slots at a location closest to their address. Customers registered through the Vi App will also be notified as and when the vaccine slots are available in the user’s area. This service is available to Vi prepaid and post-paid customers.