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  A mazon India announced Auric, ISAK Fragrances and Fix My Curls as the winners of the Amazon’s Propel Global Business Accelerator Season 4.This program has been designed to provide dedicated support to emerging Indian brands in the direct to consumer (D2C) space to reach customers around the world using e commerce exports.  Auric founded by Deepak Agarwal , ISAK Fragrances founded by Vidushi Vijayvergiya , and Fix My Curls by Anshita Mehrotra , collectively awarded a $100K equity free grant from Amazon to support their international growth ambitions. Building on the program's success, Amazon India also announced the launch of Propel S5. The applications for the program are currently open and will close on 15 th July, 2025.   Propel S5 will support up to 100 high-potential D2C brands.   As part of Propel Global Business Accelerator S5, Amazon has put together a dedicated mentorship board comprising Amazon leaders, VC partners and seasoned industry experts. This...

Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has shared that Saurav Goyal will now take on the role of SVP and Head-Driver & Delivery Org for Swiggy. Saurav has been leading the Business Finance function since June 2020 and has been instrumental in achieving Swiggy’s goals over the years, by driving outcomes in partnership with the business leaders. In line with Swiggy’s focus in developing internal talent and building a future-ready organization, Saurav will now head the Driver and Delivery Org and spearhead initiatives aimed at empowering delivery partners who are one of the key pillars of Swiggy’s ecosystem. Taking to LinkedIn to reflect on his new role, he expressed enthusiasm about the new role and underscored “how delivery partners are the backbone of Swiggy’s reliability and reach.” Speaking on the appointment, Girish Menon, CHRO, Swiggy, said, “At Swiggy, we are committed to building a resilient and truly future-ready organization. This recent tran...

Interio, one of India's leading furniture brands under the Godrej Enterprises Group, has launched its latest innovation in workspace furniture - the Pep-Up Café Table Range. This new category of furniture combines functionality, style and ergonomic comfort to transform informal collaboration zones in modern offices. Designed to meet the evolving needs of India’s diverse workplaces, Pep-Up offers a vibrant mix of forms, colors and finishes ideal for breakout zones, office cafés, lounge areas and meeting corners.   Commenting on this innovative concept, Sameer Joshi, Sr. Vice President and Head of B2B Business, Interio said , “ Interio, we create products that take a human-centered approach and offer flexible space solutions for workspaces. Pep-Up is more than a table—it's a social enabler. It brings employees together, encourages creative interactions, and creates vibrant corners where ideas thrive. With these new offerings, we aim to blur the lines between work and leisure zo...

67% citizens in South Indiareport feeling uneasy or irritated while using illegal and unregulated mosquito repellent incense sticks, according to a survey by Good Knight, India’s leading household insecticide brand from Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL). Titled “One Mosquito, Countless Threats,” the nationwide survey, conducted by market research firm YouGov and commissioned by Good Knight, explores public attitudes toward mosquito repellents and highlights the risks associated with mosquito-borne diseases.In the southern region, which includes states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kochi,a growing number of consumers are voicing concerns over illegal mosquito repellent incense sticks.   Nationally, 69% of respondents reported feeling uneasy about using illegal mosquito repellent incense sticks, with East India showing the highest concern (73%), followed by North (69%), South (67%) and then West (67%). Gender-wise, 70% of male and 67% of fema...

HCLTech will modernize ASISA's IT platforms and leverage AI-based solutions to enhance business efficiency. The comprehensive mainframe modernization and solutions from HCLTech will enable ASISA to create a more agile, responsive IT infrastructure.   “Partnering with HCLTech marks a key step in our digital transformation journey. By modernizing our platforms and embracing cutting-edge technologies, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers,” said José Pereira, CTO at ASISA. “This collaboration will empower ASISA with a more agile, scalable and efficient infrastructure—driving innovation and preparing us for the future”.   "We are proud to partner with ASISA on this transformative journey," said Sudip Lahiri, Executive Vice President and Head of Financial Services for Europe at HCLTech. "This deal highlights our commitment to investing in Iberia and delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive business success. Our exte...

Dettol, India’s leading germ protection brand ^ , launches its special Father’s Day campaign, #DadsCanToo, to celebrate shared parenting. The campaign aims to encourage new fathers to step up confidently in creating a suitable, hygienic environment for their babies, with the trusted protection of Dettol Antiseptic Liquid. As modern parenting evolves into a more collaborativejourney, Dettol steps in as not just a hygiene expert, but a committed enabler of shared responsibility at home. While parenting roles are evolving, baby care responsibilities still predominantly fall on mothers. However, report suggest that mothers are biologically required for only 6% of baby-related tasks, the remaining 94% can be done by anyone ~ – even dads. Many fathers want to be involved but often feel unprepared for daily routines, which limits early bonding and adds pressure on mothers. With the right support and awareness, fathers can play an equally active and nurturing role in their child’s growth. ...

A Specialized Eye and General Medical Check-up Camp was held on 14th June 2025 at Mullikuppam Community Hall in Chennai, benefiting 112 residents from the local fishing community with health consultations and screenings. This event was organized by ACS Medical College and Hospital, United Legal Rights Organisation – ASIA, BASE Trust, and the Indian Community Welfare Organisation (ICWO) to improve healthcare access for marginalized communities. Mr. A. J. Hariharan from ICWO thanked Mr. Ravi Ranganathan and Mr. Sathish Nagappan from CBM India Trust for their support. The camp was inaugurated by Ms. K. Ushakumari, who highlighted the importance of providing medical care to coastal communities. Community mobilization was key to the camp's success, supported by local organizations. Basic medications were provided, and patients needing further care were referred to hospitals. The organizers thank all medical professionals, volunteers, and local leaders for their contributions.