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E-learning platform BasicFirst unveils 'Recharger programme' to create 50,000 women edu-preneurs

Opportunity India Desk Sep 18, 2019 - 1 min read

BasicFirst, a technology-based e-learning platform, has introduced its ‘Recharger Programme’. The programme has been started with an aim to develop 50000 women edu-preneurs in the next three months. ‘Recharger Programme’ authorises a special point of contact in local geographies for recharging a BasicFirst student’s ‘Rent-a-Tab’ or any of their other e-learning subscriptions. This enables women ...

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AQ-Fit Enters in Smart Hearable segment with launch of A8 wireless neckband in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 18, 2019 - 1 min read

The AQ-Fit technology start-up in the smart wearable segment has announced to enter in smart hearable Segment with the launch of a new pair of the wireless neckband, AQ-Fit A8. They offer a complete wireless solution for everyday usage along with the ability to make or take hands-free calls. After the successful launch of the ...

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Gurugram-based healthcare platform Meddo raises $3 mn funding for business expansion

Opportunity India Desk Sep 18, 2019 - 2 min read

Healthcare startup Meddo has secured $3 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by SRI Capital. The round has also seen participation from growX Ventures, LetsVenture, Citrus Pay Co-Founder Jitendra Gupta and Venture Gurukool, among others. Incorporated in June 2018, the Gurugram-based Meddo was co-founded by ex-Foodpanda India Chief Executive Saurabh Kochhar and Dr. Naveen Nishchal, ...

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OYO buys Copenhagen-based Danamica to boost presence in European vacation rental market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 1 min read

OYO has bought Copenhagen-based data science company Danamica for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, the hospitality firm aims to strengthen its presence in the European vacation rental market. OYO said, “This acquisition is in line with our continued commitment to the company's global vacation rentals business through strategic investments in technology products, processes, and ...

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Sarovar Hotels and Resorts unveils a new hotel in Goa

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 1 min read

Sarovar Hotels and Resorts has launched Sobit Sarovar Portico in Goa. Sobit Sarovar Portico is one of 78 hotels across India and Africa managed by Sarovar Hotels and Resorts. It aims to promote tourism in the area and provide high-quality service and stay options. The property has been launched by Amit Prabhu, Owner of Prabhu ...

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With new 'Jeep Connect' facility in Siliguri, FCA India strengthens its dealer network

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 1 min read

FCA India has launched a new ‘Jeep Connect’ retail and aftersale service operation in Siliguri, West Bengal. This is the 10th Jeep Connect facility in India. With this launch, FCA now has 85 sales and service outlets across the country in 72 towns and cities. In 2019, the company opened new retail and Mopar service facilities in Goa, ...

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UClean expands to Jamshedpur, targets to launch 10 franchise stores by 2020

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 1 min read

UClean, a leading tech-enabled chain of laundry and home cleaning stores, has expanded its presence with the launch in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The company is further eyeing to launch 10 franchisee-led stores by 2020. UClean’s expansion is in partnership with USA’s ChemDry brand to officially foray into the home services segment in the Jamshedpur market. Under ...

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Mother Sparsh launches India’s First Kids Cooking Oil

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 1 min read

Mother Sparsh has launched India’s First Kids Cooking Oil with optimum levels of enriching nutrients such as vitamin D, Omega 3 & Omega 6 for food preparations. Suitable for daily use, the cooking oil can be consumed by children of age 2+ and is also an excellent choice for adults as well. The cooking oil ...

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Coding Schools are here to Stay in the Indian Education Scenario

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 3 min read

Gone are the days when the traditional educational institutions confined us to step out of the periphery of our comfort before we pass out our intermediate. Today is the age of breaking all that barriers that resist us to acquire the knowledge we wish to have regardless of the age. Today, a concept like ‘Coding ...

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Krea University integrates 'IFMR LEAD' within itself

Opportunity India Desk Sep 17, 2019 - 1 min read

Krea University has announced that they have integrated IFMR LEAD, a preeminent research and action institute within itself. IFMR LEAD will henceforth be known as ‘LEAD at Krea University’. For over a decade LEAD (Leveraging Evidence for Access and Development) has been at the forefront of action-oriented research in financial inclusion, small business and entrepreneurship ...

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