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  ~ Fans can choose from the Classic Chicken Roll, Regular Popcorn, Krushers and lots more, all at an unbelievable price of INR 99 only ~   : The perfect snack = fulfilled cravings + a happy wallet!   Sounds unbelievable? Well, not anymore! Your pocket money will go a long way with the all-new KFC Snacker range. The newly launched KFC Snacker range delivers the iconic KFC taste at an unbelievable price of just INR 99/-. KFC’s newest offering is the perfect snacking option, jiske sath har baar you will say paise “ bach gaye” .   Choose from classic menu items such as the Chicken Longer, Veg Longer, Classic Chicken Roll, Regular Chicken Popcorn, as well as much-loved sides such as Krushers, Choco Lava, Fries and Pepsi, at just INR 99. So, whatever it may be – a light evening snack on your way home from college, a quick bite while gossiping with friends on the weekend, or simply taking a break in between lectures – this Snackers deal at just INR 99/- is indeed a winner.  

  19 June 2023, India: Bollywood’s leading lady and Superstar Kiara Advani has been signed as the brand ambassador for global confectionery major Mars Wrigley’s iconic global brand , GALAXY® chocolates .   The company made the announcement in collaboration with the versatile Indian actress via her official social media pages with a teaser video. The announcement was followed by a TVC wherein the actor is seen in a whimsical setting indulging in the smoothness of GALAXY® chocolates, deriving pleasure with every bite.   Talking about the latest association , Varun Kandhari, Director Marketing, Mars Wrigley India said , “ We are really delighted to have Kiara as the face of our globally loved GALAXY® chocolate in the India market. Her elegance and charm seamlessly compliment the brand's persona. Through this latest campaign featuring Kiara Advani, we bring to life the effortless pleasure GALAXY® chocolates deliver with their signature smooth recipe. Through our associations a

  ●      Zolve Global Scholarship will be awarded to 10 shortlisted students, who will receive $5000 each. ●      Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a rigorous selection process, including Application Review, Interview, and Panel Discussion. ●      This is the second scholarship program by Zolve. ●      Applications for the scholarship are open at www.zolve.com/scholarship   India, June 2023 : Zolve, a global bank that enables fair access to financial products for global citizens providing cross-border financial services, today announced its Zolve Scholarship Program. The scholarship fund of $50,000 will be distributed to 10 selected global scholars from around the world. The applications for the scholarship have been open since 15th April 2023 and will close on 30th June 2023. The program results will be announced between the 1st to 15th of August 2023.   The Zolve Scholarship Program aims to recognize young leaders worldwide who demonstrate excellence,

  Samsung Strengthens its Commitment to Elevating Consumer Experience with the Launch of 4th Premium Experience Store in India     ·          Consumers can ‘Learn @ Samsung’ with workshops around consumer passion points such as digital art, doodling, photography, fitness, cooking, coding and music ·          Store will host entertainment activities with special focus on local culture, music and art, offering a Samsung experience customized to the city of Hyderabad ·          At the new store, consumers will get assured gifts, 2X loyalty points on select purchases, Galaxy Buds2 at INR 2,999 when buying select Galaxy devices for a limited period   National, India – June 14, 2023 – Samsung India today inaugurated its largest Premium Experience Store in Telangana at the Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad. The new store highlights Samsung’s entire product ecosystem through exciting zones around Samsung’s connected ecosystem SmartThings, smartphones, laptops, audio, gaming and lifestyle t

  Santoor reintroduces its Royal Sandal soap enhanced with Sandalwood oil, additional moisturisers and designed for sensitive skin. National : Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting (WCCLG), one of the fastest-growing FMCG companies in India, has announced the relaunch of Royal Sandal soap, by its flagship brand Santoor. The improved soap promises consumers softer and smoother skin with a beautiful glow and a wonderful fragrance. It further comes with refreshed packaging offering a contemporary, modern feel to amplify its premium appeal. With a creamy lather and a, sophisticated sandal fragrance, Santoor Royal Sandal guarantees a luxurious and relaxed bathing experience. The soap has "100% real Sandalwood" and contains both Sandalwood oil and sandalwood powder. The Sandalwood powder helps remove tan, while the sandalwood oil enhances the fragrance. It has additional moisturisers and chamomile oil which soothes the skin and is dermatologically tested to be suitable even for peo

NEXA launches the true blue off-roader Jimny (5-door) at INR 1,274,000 Andhrapradesh,  June, 2023: Unleashing a new era of thrill and adventure, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announces the launch of its highly anticipated off-roader Jimny at a starting price of INR 1,274,000. The Jimny will be available for deliveries starting today across all NEXA showrooms in the country. Engineered with an unyielding commitment to conquer uncharted territories, and inculcating the #NeverTurnBack spirit, this exceptional SUV represents the epitome of adventure, ruggedness and versatility in one irresistible package. The Jimny (5-door) will be available in Zeta and Alpha variants with Automatic and Manual transmission choices targeted to excite passionate and professional SUV enthusiasts. Taking forward NEXA’s design philosophy of ‘Crafted Futurism’, the Jimny further accentuates a new design character in NEXA’s SUV portfolio. It also bolsters the three key pillars of NEXpression, NEXtech and NEX

  Amazon India launches ‘Yoga store’ to celebrate International Day of Yoga Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India inaugurates the Yoga store ●         The 9 th edition of International Day of Yoga will be celebrated on 21 st Jun’23 ●         The Amazon Yoga store will offer access to thousands of sellers and 10k+ different products ●         The store will support customers across India to embark on their health & fitness journey with product ranges across Yoga mats, yoga blocks,& accessories from Indian sellers, SMEs, & manufacturers National, June 2023: To celebrate and support the Government of India’s vision of promoting ‘Healthy and Fit India’, Amazon India announced the launch of ‘ Yoga store’ that brings an unprecedented selection of Yoga essentials from Indian sellers. Officially launched by  Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of AYUSH and Minister of Ports, Shipping &a

  New Himalaya shampoo sachets June, 2023: The Himalaya Wellness Company has introduced two new shampoos in Rs 2 sachet form: Dandruff Control Aloe Vera Shampoo and Hair Fall Control Bhringaraja Shampoo . This new launch is a part of the brand's effort to be accessible to a larger audience and increase its penetration in the market. These shampoos are infused with natural ingredients that are carefully selected to provide effective hair care solutions. Commenting on the new Launch, Mr Sushil Goswami, GM, Personal Care, Himalaya Wellness Company said, “ At Himalaya, our aim has always been to provide our customers with affordable and effective wellness solutions. We understand that many people prefer this format for its affordability and convenience. By launching these shampoos in sachets, we aim to reach a larger audience who actively chooses this option. It is our commitment to listen to our customers' preferences and provide them with innovative and accessible solution

Andhrapradesh, June 2023: PhonePe, today announced the launch of voice payment notifications for its SmartSpeakers in Telugu. With the introduction of vernacular voice notifications, merchants can now validate customer payments instantly in the regional language of their choice, without having to check the customer’s phone screen or wait for the payment confirmation SMS from the bank, especially during peak business hours. PhonePe SmartSpeakers are currently being utilized by merchant partners across 19,000 pin codes (covering over 90% of the country), to enable voice payment notifications. In Andhra Pradesh alone, PhonePe has successfully digitized 16 lakh merchant partners, who are actively utilizing its QR codes and other solutions. With the addition of voice payment notifications in Telugu, they can now access PhonePe SmartSpeakers in their preferred language within the PhonePe for Business app, without incurring any extra charges. On an average, PhonePe SmartSpeakers validate

  - Cementing the brand’s inclusive approach with a 360-degree campaign, the new Live It Large film is bold, vibrant and impactful - The campaign is helping the brand adopt a modern & fresher narrative which is relevant to the younger generation, the Generation Large 5thJune 2023: Seagram's Royal Stag has always exemplified the spirit of dreaming, achieving, and living it large. This year marks a major milestone as the brand embarks on a transformational journey with the launch of the new Live It Large campaign. This campaign embodies the spirit & attitude of today’s generation, the Generation Large that strives to re-define the paths to success. The impactful new campaign features Bollywood’s powerhouse Superstar Ranveer Singh, who today, is not just one of the biggest stars in the country but, also among the best actors of his generation. Exemplifying the attitude of the brand’s campaign, “We Want It All, We Want It Aaj. We Are Generation Large!”, Ranveer also perfect

 ▪ Airline will boost its international network with new daily direct services from London Heathrow to Bengaluru (Bangalore) from 31st March 2024 for both customer and cargo operations. ▪ The new service represents rapid growth to the India region with a capacity increase of 250% since 2019  ▪ Bengaluru flights will complement Virgin Atlantic’s existing flying from London Heathrow to Delhi and Mumbai Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce its expansion in India, offering customers more options to the region than ever before with new daily flying from London Heathrow to Bengaluru (Bangalore). Since 2019, Virgin Atlantic has increased capacity to India by 250%, the airlines’ largest area of growth outside the US. With the launch of Bengaluru in summer 2024, the airline will offer almost 500,000 seats each year between the UK and India, signalling its commitment to the country. Launching on 31st March, the new service will boost the airline’s international network and will be the

India, 2023 : HCL Concerts, a platform aimed at identifying, nurturing and supporting the next generation of talent in the Indian classical performing arts space, today announced the third edition of The Carnatic Quest, in association with Rhapsody Music Foundation.  A one-of-a-kind Indian music contest, ‘The Carnatic Quest’ aims at recognizing and empowering senior-level Carnatic musicians in the age group of 18 to 30 years.  Interested participants are invited to showcase their exceptional skills in five categories including Vocals, Violin, Veena, Flute, and Percussion (Mridangam/Kanjeera/Ghatam/others). The first round of the contest will be open from June 1st till June 25th. To register, participants can log on to, https://www.hclconcerts.com/the-carnatic-quest/   With a meticulously designed framework, The Carnatic Quest comprises four captivating rounds that will test and showcase the prowess of these musical prodigies. At the culmination of the contest, a total of eight winn

  Myntra, one of India's leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle destinations, said on Monday that it is on track to welcome 15 million new users from non-metros on the app as the 18th edition of Myntra's biannual End of Reason Sale (EORS) is all set to enthrall millions in the country, from June 1, with more than 20 lakh fashion, beauty and lifestyle products from over 6,000 leading international, domestic and D2C brands.    The company is geared to handle 9 lakh concurrent users at peak. Myntra’s over 17,000 MENSA network of Kirana partners will play an important role in enabling the seamless delivery of orders across the country.    “ Our effort has been to ensure every customer cohort, be it GenZ or millennials, or our customers from T2&3 cities, or beauty enthusiasts get enthralled by unmatched offers and have a delightful shopping experience through the pioneering tech enhancements and features on Myntra,” said Nandita Sinha, CEO, Myntra.   “The presence o