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06 Jul

Skechers Foamies – everyday comfort wear

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Skechers has launched a new and colorful collection called Skechers Foamies, must-have footwear designed with lightweight EVA foam for all day comfort. Skechers Foamies for both men and women are now available at a price starting at Rs 2,299 on Skechers.in and at Skechers retail stores. Skechers Foamies are lightweight moulded shoes and sandals with utmost comfort, easy to clean and water-friendly, these versatile pairs are perfect for warm days and when the rain falls hard. Select styles have convertible heel straps which pivot forward for backless wear, making it easier to step out in comfort. The Skechers Foamies collection spans a range of sandals…

06 Jul

Microfinance Industry ensures community development

editor0 CommentsBusinessMicrofinance Industry, Skill Development

The Microfinance industry has been helping women from the low income and under-served group with access to collateral-free easy credit. A lesser-known fact is how microfinance institutions stand by the borrower as a strong pillar of support in difficult times and help in the holistic development of the local communities through various interventions. The microfinance industry is playing a tremendous role in the skill development of women and education of children in the rural communities besides working relentlessly towards infrastructure development. Microfinance Institutions Network revealed that the Microfinance industries that are helping women in Skill Development, Education and Infrastructure Development…

06 Jul

Anupam Kher shares memories of meeting Leonardo DiCaprio

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentAnupam Kher, Leonardo DiCaprio

Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher, who often shares throwbacks with Hollywood A-listers, posted a picture with Leonardo DiCaprio and shared an interesting incident from their meeting. In his caption, Anupam Kher revealed that the picture happens to be from an event in Los Angeles. He added that the picture was taken a few years back and he described the Titanic actor as "kind and affectionate." He wrote in his post, "I met Leonardo DiCaprio at an event in Los Angeles a few years back. I introduced myself. I said, "I am an Indian actor." He said, "I know!" I asked, "How?" And then he just…

06 Jul

Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine ‘less effective against Delta variant: Israel

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Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine was less effective in stopping people from getting infected with the Delta variant of coronavirus in the country in recent weeks, the Israeli government has said. According to Bloomberg, data from Israel’s health ministry showed the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine protected 64 per cent of the country’s people against the virus between June 6 and early July, down from the earlier 94 per cent. This decline has been observed amid the emergence and rise in cases of Delta variant in the country, the data revealed. Moreover, the surge in Delta variant cases also coincided with the lifting of…

06 Jul

Rupal Patel, aka ‘Kokilaben’ in ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’, has been admitted to the hospital, and her husband has shared an update on her health

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Rupal Patel, aka 'Kokilaben' ' from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, is recovering in a Mumbai hospital, but her family has not revealed why she was admitted. Rupal Patel, who is most known for her role as Kokila Modi or Kokilaben in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, has been hospitalized in the hospital. Patel, who just returned to television for the sequel to the drama Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2, is reportedly recuperating in a Mumbai hospital; however, her family has not revealed why she has been admitted. Rupal's character recently made headlines after a spoof rap song written by Yashraj Mukhate went viral, making…

06 Jul

Allu Arjun resumes shooting for ‘Pushpa’

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Allu Arjun has resumed shooting for his most awaited film 'Pushpa'. The action-thriller chronicles the red sanders heist in the hills of Andhra and shows the convoluted nexus that unfurls in the course of the narrative of a man who is taken by avarice. The film's producers said "Pushpa" will have a 30-day-long schedule in Hyderabad with appropriate safety measures in place. ALLU ARJUN - FAHADH FAASIL: 'PUSHPA' RESUMES SHOOT... #Pushpa - starring #AlluArjun, #FahadhFaasil and #RashmikaMandanna - resumed shoot in #Hyderabad today... Directed by #Sukumar... Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media. pic.twitter.com/tp3gaoJCZ1— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 6,…

06 Jul

Russian aircraft with 29 people goes missing

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A Russian aircraft with 29 people has gone missing in Russia's Far East was reported on Tuesday by the local media. Twenty-nine people were onboard the aircraft including 6 crew members, reported Sputnik. In the afternoon of July 6, the duty shift of the crisis management centre of the Russian Emergencies Ministry's Main Directorate in the Kamchatka Territory received information that An-26 aircraft, on a passenger flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Palana, did not get in touch at the specified time, reported the regional department of the Emergencies Ministry . Further details are awaited.

06 Jul

BJP workers clash with police during a march to the KMC office in Bengal to protest fake vaccines

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Several senior BJP leaders and members were detained by the police as they marched towards the KMC headquarters. They were eventually released. On Monday (July 5), BJP supporters clashed with police during a march to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) offices to protest the city's bogus vaccine fraud. Despite the police denying them permission, saffron party workers and leaders held protests outside the BJP state headquarters and the Hind Cinema. The agitation programme exposed cracks in the saffron camp, as Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP Yuva Morcha president Saumitra Khan were conspicuously absent. The saffron party had…

05 Jul

Tropical storm Elsa hits Cuba

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Tropical storm Elsa has hit the eastern part of Cuba, bringing with it heavy rains and winds. The Institute of Meteorology (Insmet) reported on Sunday that the province of Guantanamo, in the extreme east of Cuba, was experiencing heavy rainfall and gusts of wind, while in nearby Santiago de Cuba, torrential downpours were also reported. The storm, which is moving at 20 km per hour with winds of 100 km per hour, has its centre about 216 m southeast of Cabo Cruz in the eastern province of Granma. The Civil Defense decreed an alarm for 11 of the 15 provinces…

05 Jul

Amazon Prime members enjoy a host of benefits

editor0 CommentsBusiness, MeghalayaAmazon, Amazon Prime Members

Amazon Prime is a catalyst that provides an unparalleled combination of shopping and entertainment benefits to its members. Apart from Shillong, members in smaller towns such as Garo Hills among others are enjoying shopping and entertainment benefits with Amazon Prime. Popular product categories for Amazon Prime members in the region include apparel, beauty, home & kitchen products, wireless accessories, books and grocery. For just Rs 999 a year or Rs 329 for 3 months, Prime members can enjoy unlimited free delivery on millions of eligible items, early and exclusive access to deals and sale events on Amazon.in, the largest selection…