Snapdeal says 20,845 'Happiness Boxes' sent to armed forces

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 27 2016 | 7:42 PM IST
Online marketplace Snapdeal has sent around 20,845 'Happiness Boxes' to soldiers in the Indian Army and Navy around the period of Independence Day and Rakshabandhan.
Each box contained a gratitude letter, with the sender's name, a thank you seed paper card, a rakhi and an 'I Love India' Luggage Tag.
Snapdeal users had the choice to send these 'Happiness Boxes' for 5, 10, 25, 50,100, 250 or 500 soldiers and more than 20,845 boxes have been contributed from multiple locations in India.
No proceeds from the initiative shall go to Snapdeal.
An initiative by 21Fools - an organisation that makes plantable paper products, this campaign was supported by Snapdeal Sunshine, Snapdeal's CSR initiative.
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VisaPureMen can be paired with the sensitive brush which offers deep cleansing for sensitive skin and the deep pore cleansing brush which offers extensive cleaning and is suitable for people who are exposed to lots of pollution and grime during the day.
Philips VisaPureMen is available across traditional and modern retail outlets as well as leading e-retail portals, priced at Rs 3,995.

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First Published: Aug 27 2016 | 7:42 PM IST

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