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13 Nov

A handful of almonds to better manage diabetes

editor0 CommentsHealthAlmonds

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14 as a campaign to generate more awareness about the disease. According to the most recent 2019 report from the International Diabetes Federation, more than 463 million adults globally were living with diabetes. Research suggests that lifestyle modifications, including improving physical activity and making important dietary changes not only help manage type 2 diabetes, but also can reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Decades of evidence support the role of almonds and other tree nuts as part of an overall dietary pattern that is beneficial for those with type…

13 Nov

JSW Paints grants Stock Options to all employees

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaJSW Paints

JSW Paints, India’s most environment-friendly paints company and part of US$ 13 billion JSW Group, crossed Rs 100 crore monthly sales in October 2021. This is an important business milestone and JSW Paints has become the fastest Indian paints company to achieve this feat. The Rs 100 crore monthly sales milestone puts JSW Paints firmly on track to achieve its goal of crossing Rs 1,000 crore revenue in FY22. In the first half of FY22, the Company has grown approximately 120 percent on a year-on-year basis. JSW Paints also completed its national roll-out to become the only Indian paints company…

13 Nov

Former Chairman of CBDT P C Mody is the new Secretary General of Rajya Sabha

editor0 CommentsIndiaCentral Board of Direct Taxes, Pramod Chandra Mody

Former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Pramod Chandra Mody, a 1982-batch retired IRS officer, today assumed charge as the new Secretary General of Rajya Sabha. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu appointed Mody as the Secretary-General of the Upper House in the rank and status of Cabinet Secretary till 10th August, 2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He succeeds Dr Parasaram Pattabhi Kesava Ramacharyulu, who demitted office as Secretary General today. Ramacharyulu has been appointed as Advisor. As Member (Administration), CBDT, he handled the entire cadre of Indian Revenue Service Officers…

13 Nov

Pak mission issues 3000 visas to Sikh pilgrims

editor0 CommentsIndiaSikh pilgrims, The Pakistan High Commission

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued around 3000 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to participate in the 552nd Birth Anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Pakistan from 17-26 November. During their stay in Pakistan, the Sikh pilgrims would pay obeisance at different Gurdwaras, including Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib and Gurdawara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur. Visas to the Sikh pilgrims have been issued under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, which provides for the visit of 3000 Sikh pilgrims from India for the Birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.…

13 Nov

WCIA launches ‘Drive with Ability’ campaign

editor0 CommentsSportsWheelchair Cricket India Association

The Wheelchair Cricket India Association, a non-profit organisation, has launched #DrivewithAbility campaign. The WCIA was established in the year 2016 with an objective of providing rehabilitation to persons using wheelchairs through sports. This organization aims to provide a platform for wheelchair-bound people to "live equal & independent through cricket". They have launched a trailer on its social media platforms to mark the 2-month long campaign which will touch the various aspects of issues faced by the disability community while driving. The video talks about the prejudices around disability driving and how the disabled community can be empowered to come out…

13 Nov

Karnataka will soon make law on religious conversions

editor0 CommentsPoliticalkarnataka, Ram Sena

Coming under pressure from Hindu outfits and religious pontiffs, the Karnataka government is all set to make a law on religious conversions soon. Sri Ram Sena has warned that it would launch a statewide agitation if the ruling BJP government in Karnataka doesn't enact a law to ban forceful conversions. Sources in the BJP confirmed that the government is all set to make a law in this regard and the bill will be suggested in the coming winter session scheduled to be held in Suvarna Soudha at Belagavi next month. Various mutts have appealed to the state government for implementing…

12 Nov

Smog Tightens Grip On Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Index Season’s Worst At 471

editor0 CommentsIndiaDELHI, pollution

The layer of eye-stinging smog lingering over Delhi-NCR thickened on Friday, giving an orange tint to the sun and lowering visibility to 200 metres at several places in the region reeling under hazardous pollution levels since early November. Over 4,000 farm fires, which accounted for 35 per cent of Delhi's pollution on Friday, played a major role in pushing the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) to 471 by 4pm, the worst this season so far. It was 411 on Thursday. The city has recorded severe air quality on six of the last eight days after Diwali. According to an…

12 Nov

After SC rap, Centre agrees to grant permanent commission to women Army officers

editor0 CommentsIndiaSUPREME COURT

Soon after the Supreme Court cautioned the Indian Army of contempt, the Central government on Friday assured it'll roll out Permanent Commission option to all eligible women Army officers. During the hearing, the Central government told the SC that a swift decision will be made within 10 days with regard to 11 women Army officers who approached SC for Permanent Commission. According to a Times of India report, the court also asked the government to be a “model employer” and should not discriminate among its employees, while adding that monetary benefits should be given to all who were employed at…

12 Nov

India’s most fuel-efficient petrol car All-New Celerio

editor0 CommentsBusinessAll-New Celerio

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced the launch of its much-awaited All-New Celerio. The company claims the New Celerio to be India’s most fuel-efficient petrol car which offers a stellar mileage of 26.68km/l. The car is powered by next-generation Dual Jet, Dual VVT K-Series engine with Idle Start-Stop technology which offers a spirited drive experience. The car is also equipped with new-age design, enhanced road presence, host of safety, and smart features. With segment-first features like IdleStart-Stop, the All-New Celerio makes a step forward towards sustainability byreducing CO2 emissions by up to 19% across variants. The engine offers a…

12 Nov

Mars Wrigley starts making chocolate in India

editor0 CommentsSikkimGALAXY®, Mars Wrigley

Mars Wrigley, the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections with iconic products like M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, ORBIT®, and SKITTLES® announces the ‘made in India, for India’ journey for one of its most loved global icon ic brands, GALAXY®. With this launch, GALAXY®’ becomes the second legacy chocolate brand from Mars Wrigley’s portfolio to be locally produced in India, at its chocolate factory in Khed, Pune. SNICKERS®was the first brand to be made in India. The new GALAXY® will be available across traditional and modern retail outlets across the country. Kalpesh R Parmar, General Manager, Mars Wrigley,…