Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company today said it has joined social activist Kiran Bedi's Navjyoti India Foundation for their annual event 'Kids on a rampage'.
A ramp walk of beneficiaries was conducted at an event and brand Unnati was launched.
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Apollo Munich Health introduces critical advantage rider * Apollo Munich Health Insurance today launched Critical Advantage, a critical illness rider that not only covers treatment for 8 illnesses abroad but also covers the travel and accommodation of one family member, in addition to the insured on cashless basis.
Easy Health and Optima Restore customers with sum insured of Rs 10 lakh or more can purchase the rider in order to mitigate specific ailment costs that they would want to get treated at medical facilities outside India, the health insurer said in a statement.
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ELECRAMA 2016 to have presentation on "Switch Exhibition 2016" * A presentation on "Switch Exhibition 2016" showcasing the investment opportunities present in Gujarat would be organised at the ELECRAMA 2016.
"ELECRAMA 2016 - The World Electricity Forum is the 12th edition of the leading trade and networking forum, in which over 1,000 companies from the power sector from India and abroad are expected to take part.
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Karnataka govt, Babajob sign employment promotion pact * Online portal Babajob, which facilitates jobs for the entry-level sector, has signed an agreement with the Karnataka government for a collaborative effort to scale-up the employment ecosystem.
The Memorandum of Understanding, that aims at enabling Babajob to help aspiring job seekers across Karnataka with access to better jobs, was signed at "Invest Karnataka 2016".
HCL Tech, Microsoft to set up IoT incubation centre in Redmond
* Country's fourth largest software services firm HCL Technologies today said it has launched an Internet of Things (IoT) Incubation Centre in Redmond, US based on Microsoft's Azure IoT suite to accelerate enterprise adoption of the new technology.
The centre will build vertical solutions focused on two key growth areas -- Industrial and Manufacturing and Life Sciences and Healthcare -- with use cases around Industrial Automation, Remote Patient Monitoring and Fleet Management, HCL Technologies said in a statement.
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Loofre invests $1 mn to strengthen operations in India * Loofre, a table reservation platform, today said it has invested USD one million in expansion and increasing its tie-ups across India to bolster its operation.
Loofre.Com has already expanded to 9 major cities across India with tie-ups with more than 800 restaurants in short span of the three months, it said in a statement.
Loofre also plans to go international expanding its services to cities like Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore, it added.
The investment is being funded through internal accruals.
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Mindtree bags deal from Sandvik
* IT firm Mindtree today said it has partnered global engineering group Sandvik to design, setup and manage a geography hub.
The hub will serve to consolidate and streamline Sandvik's global operations, providing flexibility and agility to their IT landscape, Mindtree said in a statement.
No financial details were disclosed.
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Qualcomm partners DIPP for Make in India edition of QPrize * Chipmaker Qualcomm, through its venture investment group, Qualcomm Ventures, has announced QPrize - Make in India contest in association with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).
The aim is to catalyse Indian entrepreneurs and the startup community to drive the entire value chain from innovation to manufacturing in India, Qualcomm said in a statement.
The winner will receive an investment of Rs 2 crore as prize money, it added.
Hopscotch.In strengthens leadership team
*Hopscotch.In, an eCommerce platform for mothers, has made key appointments to its leadership team including former Googler Shyam Seshadri and ex-Housing.Com product VP Rachel Steinberg.
Hopscotch.In has witnessed a 320 per cent growth in employee strength from 70 in January 2015 to 300 by December-end, the company said in a statement.
Seshadri has joined as Head of Engineering, while Steinberg has been appointed as Senior Product Manager.
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Lenovo launches new YOGA devices in India
*Chinese technology major Lenovo today launched two new YOGA devices, a convertible laptop and a tablet priced at Rs 1.22 lakh and Rs 39,990, respectively.
"We have consistently invested, nurtured and built YOGA as a benchmark for mobility, versatility and personal entertainment. These devices are packed with top of the line features making it the right choice for those who are on the move," Lenovo India Marketing Director Bhaskar Choudhuri told reporters.
The YOGA 900 laptop will be available at Croma outlets and Lenovo stores across India. The tablet will be sold through Flipkart.
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BHIVE Workspace get angel funding
*Workspace solution provider BHIVE today said it has received angel funding from the likes of TaxiForSure founder Raghunandan G, venture capitalist Rajesh Rai and Hive Technologies MD Arihant Patni, among others.
The round also saw participation from Sanjay Mirchandani (Owner, Mirchandani Group), Arun Narayan (Director, UK India Business Council) and others, BHIVE said in a statement.
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Essel Infra appoints Guy Perry
*Guy Perry has been appointed as President, Cities and Strategy, of Essel Infraprojects Ltd.
"Essel Infraprojects Ltd... Which is part of Subhash Chandra led diversified Essel conglomerate, today announced the appointment of Guy Perry, President - Cities & Strategy, Essel Infraprojects Ltd," the company said in a statement.
