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29 th August 2022, Chennai: Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer has added to its BADA DOST range and launched – BADA DOST i1 and BADA DOST i2. The company has also launched BADA DOST Limited Edition with industry first features in a commercial vehicle. The BADA DOST i1 and i2 offer a payload of 1250kg and 1425 kg respectively. They are designed to offer the widest deck of 1750mm width and longest deck of 2596 mm (8.5 ft) for i1 & 2745 mm (9 ft) for i2, which is highest in the category. With superior power, mileage, payload, load body length and loading space, the vehicles help customer earn more profit per trip. BADA DOST i1 and i2 are intelligently designed to have a low turning radius for better suitability for inter and intra city applications and ease of adaptability to different terrains. Ashok Leyland has also introduced BADA DOST Limited Edition, which will be the first commercial vehicle to provi...

To develop future-ready scientists from India in breakthrough technologies, SciGenom Labs, a genomics company with facilities in India (Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad) and the USA (San Francisco) announced a unique Industry based Ph.D. program to support research in the disciplines of Genomics, Proteomics, Microbiome and Bio-Nanotech in collaboration with CHARUSAT University. This industry-academia collaboration will provide students with an opportunity to participate in research activities with multiple international universities and scientists from independent research institutions to find solutions to real-world problems that plague humanity, while working in SciGenom. The students should have qualified in one of the National Eligibility Tests for Junior Research Fellowship such as (NET-JRF) CSIR-UGC, DBT, GATE and INSPIRE. The selected students will be registered with CHARUSAT university while working with one of the leading companies under the SciGenom group of companies. The select...

To mark the 383rd Madras Day celebration an interesting and informative talk on the theme “Reminiscing about the contributions of the Anglo-Indians to Madras and the Madrasis” was held on 22 nd August 2022 at Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Cochin House, Anderson Road, Chennai. The chief guest Mr.V.Sriram, Editor of Madras Musings speaking on the occasion mentioned about the glorious contributions of the Anglo-Indian community to the nation. Harry MacLure, of Anglos In The Wind, international magazine, Dr.Roy Rozario, Anglo-Indian Suburban Front Founder, Shyamala Jayaprakash, Chairperson and Jyothi Menon, Principal of Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School together with members of the Anglo-Indian associations were present on the occasion. The special highlight of the function was a wonderful dance performance by the students which was enjoyed by everyone. Richard O'Connor, Asst. Commissioner of Customs and GST in Tamil Nadu while appreciating the amazing dancing and sin...

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand launched the latest Galaxy Z series in India. The fourth generation foldables, Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 are now open for pre-book online and across retail stores in the country.  “At Samsung, we continuously push the boundaries of innovation to create new smartphone experiences for consumers. Our latest Galaxy Z series is a testimony to just that. Now, in its fourth generation, Galaxy Z series offers the ultimate tools for both productivity and self-expression. Galaxy Z Fold4 is the result of Samsung’s enduring smartphone innovation. Equipped with flagship camera, the fastest processor and all new design, Galaxy Z Fold4 is the most powerful smartphone yet. Galaxy Z Flip4’s compact clamshell design offers unique experiences and its FlexCam enables shooting hands-free videos. With such unparalleled mobile experiences, our latest behavior-shifting Galaxy Z series will revolutionize the way users interact with their smartphon...

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services, announced the commissioning of a Green Hydrogen Plant at its AM Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. The plant was inaugurated by Mr. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman – Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The production of Green Hydrogen based on an alkaline electrolysis process has begun today. The plant will produce 45 Kg of Green Hydrogen daily, which will be used for captive consumption in the company’s Hazira manufacturing complex.   The Green Hydrogen Plant is designed for an electrolyser capacity of 800 kW comprising both Alkaline (380 kW) and PEM (420 kW) technologies and will be powered by a rooftop solar plant of 990kW peak DC capacity and a 500kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). As part of the first phase of the project 380 kW Alkaline electrolyser has been installed, while the 4...

Apollo Hospitals conducted various health awareness programs as part of 75 th year Independence Day celebration.   As a part of its outreach program, Apollo Hospitals conducted a Multispeciality Health Screening Camp in association with Rotary Club for the employees of Airports Authority of India at the Chennai Airport.  The camp was inaugurated by Dr.Sharad Kumar, Airport Director, Airports Authority of India, and Chennai Airport . Over 150 employees witnessed the health screening camp at Chennai Airport. The health camp was conducted to drive home the message “It’s vital to keep ourselves fit and healthy, the health of the nation is important, only then India can grow into a superpower and take its rightful place in the world”. The camp involved tests like height, weight, blood pressure, random blood sugar, ECG, ECHO along with doctor consultation. Consultation was provided by Dr.P Harikrishnan, Cardiologist,Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram . Speaking at the event, ...

Members of the Anglo-Indian Suburban Front,Chennai joined in the 75th Independence Day Celebrations conducted by Jaganathan Colony Residents Association, Perambur on 15th August 2022 .The meeting started with a prayer by the Association Secretary-Mrs.Petula Pinheiro and speaking on the occasion, the AISF Founder& President Dr.Roy Rozario welcomed and thanked the office bearers of the Jaganathan Colony Residents Association, especially Mr.Somasundaram (President), Mr. Christopher Charles Samuel(Vice-President), Mr Philip Connors (Secretary)and Mr.Shibu (Treasurer)   and the Members for having invited his Association Members to join in the celebrations and interact with the Anglo-Indians of the Colony. Dr.Roy Rozario praised the several schemes launched by Prime Minister -Mr.Narendra Modi and recalled the prominent role played by the micro-scope 4 Lakhs Anglo-Indian Community in Nation Building over the last 75 years in various fields especially in the Defence-Air Chief Marshal...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), the leader in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) - 2 to 3.5 ton category, announced the launch of the Bolero MaXX Pik-Up, a new brand of futuristic pickups catering to the transport and logistics needs of modern India . The company unveiled the brand with the launch of the Bolero MaXX Pik-Up City 3000 at an introductory price of ₹7,68,000 onwards (ex-showroom), available with a down payment of ₹25,000 and with attractive finance schemes. With the evolving transportation needs, Mahindra is introducing a new brand in the pickup segment to address the dynamic needs of modern-day businesses. Bolero MaXX Pik-Up is a pioneering new brand from Mahindra , engineered and designed to set new benchmarks in the pickup segment. This latest pickup brand boasts of the advanced connected technology – iMaXX telematics solution , enabling effective vehicle management and maximizing business productivity. Segment-leading comfort and safety features provide dri...

The Society distributed financial assistance to aged members and scholarships were distributed to students. The members of the Society assembled at High Court junction at Ernakulam and staged a banner demonstration raising the demand of 'restoration of representation in Parliament and State Legislatures for Anglo-Indians '  Dr. Charles Dias former Member of Parliament and President of the Federation of Anglo-Indian Associations in India inaugurated the demonstration.  James Gunther, President of the Society and Bearo D' Coutho , Secretary and John Rebellow member spoke on the occasion.  The meeting in connection with the World Anglo-Indian Day celebrations was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Douglas Pinheiro Patron of the Society. There was piano music by Glen Vernom and other cultural programme. Contributed by Elwyn

On the occasion of  "WORLD ANGLO-INDIAN DAY”, being celebrated globally on 2nd August every year, Anglo-Indian Suburban Front, held its Executive Meeting on 2 nd  August 2022 at Perambur,Chennai. The Secretary Petula Pinheiro said the opening prayer and welcomed the gathering which was also graced by a 95 year old Anglo Indian Rev.Sr.Loretta. Dr.Augustine Roy Rozario, Founder & President of Anglo-Indian Suburban Front and the Vice-President of   Federation of AI Assns in India highlighted the various activities rendered by the Suburban Front Dr.Augustine Roy Rozario, in his address stated that the NDA led Central Government   needs to correct the erroneous 2011 Census enumeration of 296 Anglo-Indians done by the previous Government and restore the Special Reservation for Nomination of Anglo-Indians to Parliament and State Assemblies under Article 334(b),which was unconstitutionally  and arbitrarily discontinued under the 104th Constitutional Amendme...

  The photo taken shows Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group and Dr.V.Balaji Senior Vascular and endo vascular surgeon Apollo Hospitals is seen addressing the media on   Life Enabling Wake-Up Vascular Procedure on a   93-year-old for the   first time in India during a media meet on 3 rd August 2022 in Chennai.

Chennai August 02, 2022: TVS Emerald launched its flagship villa property ‘TVS Emerald AARANYA’, Chennai’s first ever resort style villas in Vengaivasal, near Medavakkam. The company has registered a booking value of 100 crores with 60% inventory sold at the launch. TVS Emerald AARANYAhas been conceptualized based on the growing demand for exclusive premium villas and consumer insights which advocated the need for homes away from the hustle-bustle of the city. AARANYA—which means "lush green forest" in Sanskrit—offers luxury resort type villas in 2, 3 and 3.5 bedroom configurations that are nestled in nature. An architectural design approach inspired by the biophilic aesthetic, the project has 62 % open space, a 15,000 square foot clubhouse, man-made pond and world class amenities. The community is in close proximity to the city’s largest shopping malls, hospitals, schools, IT & business hubs in OMR, and the upcoming metro route in Medavakkam. Mr. Sriram Iyer, Pre...

Chennai, 01 August, 2022 :  DBS Bank India Limited, Asia’s Safest Bank, today announced an upward revision of the Fixed Deposit (FD) rates offered by the bank across tenors. Senior Citizens earn an additional 50 basis points for tenors above 6 months. The deposit rates along with the annualised yields are presented in the chart details.