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23 Aug

Earthquake hits Assam, tremors felt in some part of North Bengal

editor0 CommentsAccident, Assamassam, earth quake

On Monday afternoon,an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale hits Assam . The quake was reported at 1.13 pm, epicentre at Kokrajhar in west Assam at a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The place of occurrence was 90 km North of Tura in Meghalaya. People in the districts of western Assam and northern West Bengal ran out of their homes out of panic. There were no immediate report of any injury to anyone or damage to any property, said the officials. As Northeast is in the high seismic zone, so earthquakes frequently hit…

23 Aug

Much-awaited film ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ finally gets a release date

editorEntertainmentKGF: Chapter 2

After much hullabaloo, Kannada star Yash’s much-awaited film ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ finally gets a release date. The makers on KGF 2 announced the same on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The team took to social media sharing that KGF chapter 2 will release next year in theatres on April 14. “The uncertainties of today will only delay our resolve, but the eventuality is as promised. We will be out in theatres on April 14th 2022,” director Prashanth Neel and superstar Yash tweeted on Sunday. The movie was earlier supposed to be released in July this year but was postponed due…

23 Aug

Afghanistan: Rescued Sikhs carrying 3 Guru Granth Sahib Ji to India on IAF aircraft

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Afghanistan crisis, evacuation: India is carrying a daunting mission to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan ever since the Taliban seized control of the war-ravaged country on August 15. The Indian Air Force has also operated a number of rescue flights from Kabul bringing back hundreds of stranded Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. According to the latest report, 46 Afghan Hindus and Sikhs with three Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (holy book) are currently inside the Kabul Airport and are being escorted by international forces to the Indian Air Force aircraft on the ground. In the next few hours, more people will…

23 Aug

Seagram’s 100 Pipers smashes sales record

editor0 CommentsBusinessSeagram’s 100 Pipers

The largest selling Scotch whisky in India Seagram’s 100 Pipers continues to achieve bigger milestones and set new benchmarks in the industry. 100 Pipers became the first & only Scotch brand in India to cross 1-Million+ cases mark in annual sales, twice. In the last business cycle, Jul’20 - Jun’21, 100 Pipers has broken not one but two records. The brand’s premium variant ‘100 Pipers Blended Scotch, Aged 12 years’ crossed 100,000 Cases in annual sales for the first time ever since its launch in 2012. It is now the largest selling 12 Year Old Scotch in India. With a…

23 Aug

SBI Life launches ‘eShield Next’

editor0 CommentsBusiness'SBI Life eShield Next’, SBI Life Insurance

SBI Life Insurance, one of most trusted private life insurers in the country, announced the launch of a unique new age protection solution - 'SBI Life eShield Next’, that ‘Levels Up’ the protection coverage as the insured achieves life’s prominent milestones. An individual, non-linked, non-participating, life insurance pure risk premium product, is designed to let consumers enjoy the finer moments in life, by ‘levelling up’ the required insurance protection, through an increase in sum assured linked to the significant ‘level-up’ milestones in one’s life, like getting married, becoming a parent or buying a new house. The unique selling proposition of…

23 Aug

All-new 7th generation 2023 Nissan Z

editor0 CommentsBusinessNissan Z

For the modern age, the all-new 2023 Nissan Z represents an approachable sports car. The 2023 Z’s 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine adds a significant bump in power output. The human-machine bond dominates the new Z, especially in the presence of the standard, 6-speed manual transmission. An advanced, quick-response 9-speed automatic transmission is also available. Two drive modes are offered on automatic transmission models, standard and sport. All Z Performance grade models (automatic and manual) utilize a mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential. Black Diamond Metallic, Gun Metallic and Rosewood Metallic - the new 2023 Z is available in these three monotone…

23 Aug

Glenmark Pharma creates a world record

editor0 CommentsBusinessGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited

A world record has been achieved by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for the largest pin badge sentence, 'Pride of India' on 18 August 2021, in Mumbai. A total of 22,373 Indian flag pin badges were used to create the sentence. More than 15,000 diabetologists, cardiologists and physicians from across the country participated and supported this unique initiative to honour the frontline warriors. This achievement is aimed to honour the healthcare warriors, who have been on the frontlines of the nation’s battle against COVID-19, safeguarding countrymen’s lives whilst risking theirs. As a pioneer in the Diabetes Care segment in India, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is the…

23 Aug

Afghanistan Conflict: 1 Afghan military personnel killed in gunfight at Kabul Airport involving western forces

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A firefight at one of the gates of Kabul’s International Airport killed at least one Afghan security officer early Monday, German officials said, the latest chaos to engulf Western efforts to evacuate those fleeing the Taliban takeover of the country. One Afghan guard was killed and three others were injured in the battle, which also involved US and German forces, the German military said on Twitter, without specifying whether the dead Afghan was one of the Taliban fighters deployed to guard the airport. The shooting near the military side of the airport came as the Taliban sent insurgents northward to…

23 Aug

Almonds – a healthy gift for Rakshabandhan

editor0 CommentsLifestyleAlmond, Rakshabandhan

Families across India are preparing for the festival of Rakshabandhan. Sharing of gifts is an important traditional aspect of the Rakshabandhan festivities. This year, it’s pertinent to relook at one’s gifting choices and sharing of thoughtful gifts like almonds will add to the receiver’s health. Regular almond consumption has been scientifically proven to provide benefits across heart health, diabetes and weight management and skin health. Almonds are a source of nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, protein, riboflavin, zinc etc. which are required for a healthy life. Besides these, almonds are quick to flavor, pair well with several Indian spices,…

23 Aug

CSC and Vodafone Idea Foundation join hands

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The Common Services Centers, under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, has partnered with Vodafone Idea Foundation for registration of citizens to receive vaccination against COVID-19 virus. The initiative will focus on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. The CSC Academy, the CSR & Education wing of CSC, will facilitate registration and scheduling of one million beneficiaries for vaccination across the country through the Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). The VLEs will act as a focal point for identifying and reaching out to ageing population, slum dwellers, daily wage workers, etc. This initiative will give preference to citizens who are underprivileged, who do…