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  Card-on-File Tokenization will usher in a new era of safer digital payments: Mastercard India   2021: To safeguard India from mounting cyber and financial fraud cases, the Reserve Bank of India rolled out a landmark decision in September 2021. The new regulation by the central bank permitted the payments networks and issuer Banks to offer card tokenization services as Token Service Providers (TSPs) to the e-comm erce Merchants and Payment Aggregators starting 01 January 2022. This permission is an extension to the device-based tokenization services provided by payments network. Tokenization is a mechanism to replace card numbers with a token, i.e., a virtual number, specific to a merchant. When a consumer logs into a merchant app or website, where their card details were stored, they only see the last 4 digits of the original card number. At the backend, TSPs will replace the card number with a token, ensuring that card details are not stored anywhere in the value cha...

Arya and Anu present their fans with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity   Zee Telugu has always aimed at providing its viewers with content that is not only entertaining but also inspirational. While some of its shows have gone on to attain cult status, it is very rare for a show to become an institution in itself. However, Zee Telugu’s Prema Entha Madhuram is one such show that has revolutionized the television industry and continues to win the hearts of people even after two years from its launch. The fiction show follows the unconventional love story of a couple belonging to different generations and proves to everyone that love surpasses materialistic limits of age, status, and lifestyle. Since its inception, Prema Entha Madhuram has surpassed all expectations and has continued to receive love from every corner of the country. Fans even expressed their undying love for the show and its remarkable storyline across mediums over the past two years. But that’s not it! The Prema ...

  India, 2021 : Britannia Good Day, urban India’s largest biscuit brand revealed its new identity today. As a top trusted food brand in the country, Britannia Good Day enjoys deep inroads of consumption in both, urban and rural India. Launched in 1987, Britannia Good Day created the ‘Cookie’ category in India- and made dry fruits and nuts accessible to Indian households for the 1 st time. The brand that has always propagated happiness, today said the rich and varied smiles of India has inspired its makeover. The all-new Good Day biscuit design will sport different kinds of smiles- from the dimpled smile to the small smile, from the big smile to the double dimpled smiles. So consumers can experience Kayi Smiles, Nayi Smiles …in every pack of Britannia Good Day!   A high intensity launch is underway with the new packs reaching more than 4.8 million retail outlets across the length and breadth of India. The brand has roll...

  To invest Rs.950 crores over 2-3 years setting up Greenfield manufacturing projects New Delhi, 2021: Greenlam Industries Ltd., among the world’s top 3 laminate manufacturer today announced prominent plans for a fast-tracked expansion of the company. The company aims to invest Rs.950 crores over a period of 2-3 years, towards setting up of third Laminate plant and foray into Plywood and Particle Board business. Being a pioneer in the decorative surfacing solutions, the company offers products ranging from decorative laminates, compact laminates, exterior & interior clads, decorative veneers, engineered wooden floors & doors for residential and commercial spaces . Witnessing a spiral demand in the wood panel segment, the company has taken the next leap and decided to expand its portfolio by venturing into two adjacent categories - Plywood and Particle Board and also setting up third Laminate plant. This expansion will position Greenlam from a decorative surfacing compa...

  Welcome the New Year with Zee Telugu’s biggest 'Daawath' While everyone across the world gears up to ring in 2022 with a mega New Year bash, Zee Telugu has planned the biggest Daawath for its ardent viewers. Prior to the New Year, the channel is all set to host a grand celebration and no party is complete without a scrumptious meal, right? With that thought in mind, the channel is planning something never-heard-before. It will be an unimaginable feast for everyone’s eyes as Zee Telugu brings the house down with their special program - ‘Daawath’ on 26th December from 6:00 PM onwards. We all know how every region has its unique food as well as dining habits that are ingrained in its culture and keeping everyone’s palate in mind, Zee Telugu is all set to present a unique three-course meal for its viewers during its mega ‘Daawath’ celebrations. The special, one-time program will have the most sought-after faces from Television and Tollywood, who will bring your evening al...

  The best time of the year has dawned upon us, and we are all ready to shine in our glittering best! Christmas, New year and weddings- that's quite a lineup for December don’t you think? And, when things seem so festive, there is also an innate need to scout for best value offers togift our near and dear ones, while stocking up on the best buys ourselves.   Wondering where to find these? Worry not, we have dug out some of the best beauty deals available on Myntra’s End of Reason Sale just for you! Free shipping on orders above Rs. 499, and ‘buy 1 get 1 free’ offers on select brands, these are just some of the irresistible offers available for you through Myntra’s EORS starting 18th December.   Here’s what has made it to our ‘add-to-cart NOW’ list:   M.A.C. Ruby Woo A Ruby Woo in your makeup kit is an absolute must and that is not just if you are amillennial. This lipstick has been a rage for many decades, and we know exactly why. The matte finish ha...

  The Kiwis Find a Home on India’s Most Loved Streaming Service   Amazon Prime Video customers will be able to live-stream international matches being played in New Zealand, including the Indian Women and Men’s Cricket Teams’ tours in February 2022 and November 2022 respectively, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video   Currently ranked #1 in ODI and #2 in Test Cricket by ICC, the New Zealand men’s team also has exciting series lined up with Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia and Netherlands, besides India, in 2022  India, 2021: Amazon Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, is bringing a New Year treat for its viewers as the service enters the live cricket streaming play, starting 1 st January 2022 with a test series between New Zealand and Bangladesh. In November 2020, Prime Video became the first streaming service in India to secure exclusive live cricket rights from a major cricketing board. As a part of the multi-year deal, international ...

  The most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the mini-truck segment. Available in Petrol and CNG options Exclusively sold at over 335 Maruti Suzuki Commercial outlets across India New Delhi, December 14, 2021: Maruti Suzuki Super Carry, the country’s most powerful mini-truck has recently achieved the record milestone of 100,000 cumulative unit sales in just 5 years of its launch. The only mini-truck in India that offers a 4-cylinder engine, Super Carry serves the versatile requirements of the commercial customers who need an efficient goods carrier. Available in both petrol and CNG option, Maruti Suzuki Super Carry was developed specifically for India, keeping in mind the unique requirements of Indian mini-truck customers. Maruti Suzuki forayed into the commercial segment in 2016 with the introduction of Super Carry in India. Within a short span, Super Carry has won widespread appreciation from customers for its best-in-segment power, excellent mileage, easy maintenance, comfort...

●       The unique collaboration aims to impart niche technology skills and connect students with relevant employment opportunities ●       NSDC will support Hero Vired by offering internships, industry projects, financing schemes and facilitating strategic alliances with prospective institutions/business entities in a B2B (business-to-business) or B2I (business-to-individual) capacity ●       As a technology innovation partner to support NSDC, Hero Vired will provide learner certifications through its digital commerce platform   India, 2021: Hero Vired, India’s premium EdTech company, has collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer internships, industry projects and financial support to professionals and higher education aspirants. The collaboration aims at developing innovative training programs in emerging and relevant technologies such as drone deployment and game ...

  Azim Premji University, Bangalore, announces admissions to its full-time Postgraduate programmes based in Bengaluru.   Programmes offered 2-year Programmes (Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline) M.A. Education M.A. Development M.A. Public Policy & Governance M.A. Economics 1-year Programme (Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Law) ·          LL.M. in Law & Development   Programme highlights   Unique Learning Experience : Strong grounding in theory, practice and research. Core courses to build understanding and perspectives in the domain. A large number of interdisciplinary / theme based elective choices. Competency building workshops in several areas like communication, finance etc. Open courses in art, music, cinema, dance, theatre etc.  Weekly guest lectures, national and international conferences. Integrated Field Practice : Opportunities for a variety o...

  Ahead of Myntra’s End of Reason Sale, the addition of Meena Bazaar to enhance the premium collection of Indian wear on the platform Collection to be scaled to 700 options in 2 months, targeting Gen-Z and millennial shoppers with the beginning of the wedding season During the upcoming edition of EORS, Myntra is slated to offer ~1.5 lakh styles in the Indian wear category from across brands India, 2021 : Myntra announces the launch of Meena Bazaar, a renowned Indian wear brand known for its sarees, lehengas, kurtis, shararas, and ghararas among other finely crafted and designer Indian wear products, marking its first-ever partnership with an e-commerce platform in the country. Founded in 1970, Meena Bazaar originally began as a small store in Delhi, selling printed sarees, and has evolved today into a leading retail name recognized by Indians globally, serving shoppers in over 45 countries.   Meena Bazaar offers a world of ethnic fashion created for the Indian woman, ...