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13 Aug

Myntra to strengthen its position as Fashion Expert

editor0 CommentsBusinessKiara Advani, Myntra, Samantha Akkineni

In one of India’s biggest celebrity-led marketing associations for an e-commerce brand, Myntra has roped in Hrithik Roshan, Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan as its newest brand ambassadors, alongside the existing celebrity ambassadors, Kiara Advani and Samantha Akkineni. Myntra has evolved over the years to being the fashion expert for millions across the country, with the largest catalogue of domestic and international brands, along with unique value added services, customized to cater to specific needs of the fashion-conscious consumers. An aspirational brand among young shoppers looking at having a personal style guide that represents their individuality while being stylish, Myntra…

13 Aug

Sterling Reserve Blend 10 Earth Edition

editor0 CommentsBusinessAllied Blenders, Sterling Reserve Blend 10

A unique Earth Edition of Sterling Reserve Blend 10 has been unveiled by Allied Blenders and Distillers Private Limited (ABD). The Sterling Reserve Blend 10 Earth Edition packaging is beautifully curated to add an element of elegance to sustainability yet being functional and versatile. Each pack is handcrafted by artisans using upcycled fabric discards that would have otherwise found their way in landfills. Through this initiative Sterling Reserve Blend 10 has saved over 25 million liters of water. Available in 750ml packaging, the Earth Edition will be launched in three colours - mustard yellow, purple and green. The launch of…

12 Aug

The official Twitter handle of the Congress party locked for ‘violating rules’

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According to party leaders The official Twitter handle of the Congress party has been locked for ‘violating rules’ on August 12.This comes a day after several party leaders said that their handles were suspended tooCongress had earlier accused Twitter of acting against Rahul Gandhi's account under pressure from the government which resulted into temporary suspension of his twitter account. The party on August 11 said that Twitter suspended accounts of its media in-charge Randeep Surjewala, AICC general secretary and former minister Ajay Maken, party's whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore, Assam in-charge, and former Union minister Jitendra Singh and Mahila…

12 Aug

UK Police To Review Prince Andrew’s Sexual Abuse Allegations

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Prince Andrew has been accused of sexually abusing a woman at the London home of an associate of Jeffrey Epstein's when she was under 18 over 20 years ago. Virginia Giuffre on Monday filed a claim in New York, alleging the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein regularly abused her and lent her out to "powerful men" for sex. She alleged the Duke of York sexually abused her at the London home of the convicted sex offender's associate Ghislaine Maxwell when she was under 18 over 20 years ago. Britain's most senior police officer on Thursday said detectives will re-examine allegations…

12 Aug

Formation of India committee announced World Boxing Council

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The World Boxing Council (WBC) has announced the formation of its India committee in collaboration with the Indian Boxing Council. The committee aims to offer a "pathway for domestic championship success for aspiring professional boxers throughout the region and afford Indian fighters more significant global opportunities, using the WBC India as a platform for development, progression, and inclusion". WBC will also put emphasis on boxer safety and implement a ranking system for both male and female boxers. WBC president Mauricio in a statement said, "I am immensely proud to bear witness to new horizons for boxing in India. The WBC…

12 Aug

Neeraj Chopra jumps to 2nd spot in World Javelin Rankings after winning Olympic gold medal

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Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made a 14-place jump to become no.2 in the World Athletics Men's Rankings. He was 16th when he arrived at the Tokyo Olympics, and made the impressive jump following the gold medal win in the event. Neeraj Chopra's gold was also India's first in athletics history at the Games. He hit a 87.58m long throw in his second attempt in the final, which secured a top podium finish. Johannes Vetter, from Germany, who quite surprisingly finished ninth in the final event in Tokyo, remains at the top spot with 1397 ranking points. Neeraj Chopra has…

11 Aug

Asian Granito divests 18.87% stake in Astron Paper

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Its entire18.87% stake has been divested by Asian Granito India Limited (AGIL) in its associated company - Astron Paper and Board Mills Limited (Astron Paper) for Rs. 46.94-crore. AGIL sold 87.75-lakh equity shares of Astron Paper through block deal at Rs. 53.5 per share on 10 August 2021. Proceeds of Rs. 46.94-crore from the sale of Astron Paper shares will be utilised to meet long term working capital and business development of AGIL. The capital gains from the sale of shares of Astron Paper will be tax free at the hands of Asian Granito India Limited. AGIL has recently announced…

11 Aug

Nokia launches new C-Series smartphones

editor0 CommentsBusinessHMD Global, Nokia C20 Plus

The home of Nokia phones, HMD Global has launched the ‘Nokia C20 Plus’, with an exclusive partnership with Reliance Jio. The Nokia C20 Plus comes with an exclusive Jio offer that includes upfront price support of 10% or Rs 1000 (whichever is lower) and access to additional benefits worth Rs 4000, as a part of the JioExclusive Program. ‘Nokia C20 Plus’ comes with 6.5” HD+ screen, two-day battery life (4950 mAh), 1.6 GHz octa-core processor, dual rear cameras along with the latest Android 11 operating system (Go Edition) and privacy features like face unlock. It is backed with 1 year…

11 Aug

Vi offers first-of-its-kind ‘RedX Family Plan’

editor0 CommentsBusinessRedX Family Plan, telecom operator, Vi

India’s leading telecom operator, Vi extended its flagship RedX offering to RedX Family. Priced at Rs 1699 and Rs 2299, Vi RedX Family Plan allows consumers to add up to 3 and 5 family members respectively. Along with unlimited 4G data on every connection, Vi RedX Family Plan offers the benefits of the Vi RedX plan. RedX Family plan is a unique postpaid experience, as families depend on a seamless mobile experience to stay connected. As more and more members of a family are consuming higher data due to WFH, online schooling, entertainment and online socializing, this plan is designed…

11 Aug

Landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur left One dead and around 30 people buried

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Accrding to sources the landslide took place on the Reckong Peo-Shimla Highway in Kinnaur at around 12 pm .One person has died and around 30 people are feared buried after a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur left many vehicles trapped under debris this afternoon. A truck, a state-run bus and other vehicles were buried after the rockslide. Accrding to sources the bus, travelling To Shimla, had 40 people on board. The local police said 25-30 people were trapped or buried. Six people have been rescued including the driver. Teams of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were sent to the area…