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01 Apr

Madame opens a new store in Gangtok

editor0 CommentsBusiness, SikkimFashion brand, Gangtok, Madame

Madame (one among India’s leading fashion brands recognized for its western wear collection) opened its new retail outlet in Gangtok, Sikkim. To serve fashion conscious women with current international trends on the runway, Madame celebrated the grand opening of its store located at Hotel Annapurna Building in MG Road on 1st April. Strengthening Madame’s NE market penetration, the new store will offer a curated selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, and handbags for women. The Gangtok store is a part of Madame’s new expansion strategy. The store will feature Madame’s unique collection that is ideal for the season along with collections…

01 Apr

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers in Nandigram.

editor0 CommentsSikkimelection2021, Suvendu Adhikari bjp, TMCP

Suvendu Adhikari is BJP's candidate from Nandigram. Visuals show unidentified men pelting stones on Adhikari's car. The windshield of his vehicle was damaged. All eyes are on battleground Nandigram where Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is engaged in a fierce contest with her protege-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP. Adhikari crossed over to the BJP last December. Nandigram is one of the 30 seats where polling in the second phase of Assembly elections is currently underway. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC in entire Nandigram assembly constituency. A senior official of the…

01 Apr

Rajasthan is now the first state to provide health insurance for all its residents

editor0 CommentsHealthhealth, India, rajasthan

Rajasthan on Thursday kicked off its cashless ‘mediclaim’ scheme worth Rs 5 lakh for each family of the state, starting the registration for its Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme. With the start of the registration of people under the scheme, announced by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in the state budget 2021-22, Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to provide health insurance to all its residents. Under the scheme, each family of the state will get an annual health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh. “Rajasthan has become the first state in the country, where each family will get…

01 Apr

India condemns violence in Myanmar and urges maximum restraint

editor0 CommentsSikkimcoup, myanmar, protest, world

India has condemned the violence in Myanmar and condoled the loss of life, as it urged maximum restraint and called for the release of detained leaders. Myanmar’s military toppled the country’s government on February 1 and seized power for one year, detaining top political figures, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint. The coup sparked protests and other acts of civil disobedience, leading to the deaths of hundreds in military crackdown. The UN Security Council held closed consultations on the situation in Myanmar on Wednesday. ndia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S…

01 Apr

COVID19: Pandemic stress, boredom linked to increased smoking

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A US-based survey has revealed that stress, increased free time and feelings of boredom may have contributed to an increase in the number of cigarettes smoked per day during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, indicated that smokers who increased the number of cigarettes they smoked per day could be at greater risk of dependence and have a more difficult time quitting. "Knowing the reasons for increased tobacco use and the motivations of those who successfully quit smoking can help us identify how to better address…

01 Apr

Apple to fix battery issues in iPhone 11 via iOS 14.5 update

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Apple has announced to fix battery drain and other performance issues with iPhone 11 series devices via an upcoming iOS update. According to an Apple support document, the recalibration process will happen when you update an iPhone 11, 11 Pro, or 11 Pro Max to the upcoming iOS 14.5 update. "Recalibration for maximum capacity and peak performance capability will happen over time with regular charge cycles. If the process is successful, the recalibration message will be removed and your maximum capacity percentage will be updated," the iPhone maker said on its support page. The process is currently being tested in…

31 Mar

Mahesh Babu to play Lord Ram opposite Deepika Padukone in Ramayana 3D after Hrithik Roshan left the part?

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: Mahesh Babu to play Lord Ram opposite Deepika Padukone in Ramayana 3D after Hrithik Roshan left the part?: The era of period epics started right after Baahubali caused havoc at the box office and made producers believe that ‘To get, you have to give.’ Since then, many producers including Madhu Mantena have lined up their version of period epics and Ramayana 3D has been creating quite a buzz for a long time now. The constant name associated with the film is Deepika Padukone who will be playing the role of Sita but the big question remains on the casting…

31 Mar

Sara Ali Khan turns Cinderella and icy mint millennial bride in new pics

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Sara Ali Khan turns Cinderella and icy mint millennial bride in new picsSara Ali Khan channeled her inner Cinderella when she walked the red carpet for the 66th Filmfare Awards and the real life princess looked every bit the part. The Kedarnath actor wore a blue tulle couture gown by luxury designer brand Aadnevik and had leather and lace details around the waist, she accessorized with rings, sporting minimal, rosy make-up and had her hair secured in a low pony tail with loose strands framing her face. Sara wore silver stilettoes to complete her look. Her look was styled by…

31 Mar

‘I am not like Modi who lies to India 24×7’ — Rahul Gandhi at Assam election rally

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his public rally in Assam and accused the PM of lying. Gandhi was addressing a rally in Kamrup in the state - his third visit to Assam as part of election campaigning. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asserted that he is not like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who "lies to India 24/7". "I haven't come here to lie to you. My name is not Narendra Modi. If you wish to hear him lie about Assam, farmers or any other issue, switch on the television.…

31 Mar

Shah Rukh”s advice on impressing women: Treat them with respect, gentleness

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday held another one of his versions of ‘Ask Me Anything’, titled ‘AskSRK’ and as usual, the actor has been receiving a truckload of questions and requests from netizens. Twitter users on Wednesday afternoon were overjoyed to see the actor ready to juggle questions from his fans on anything and everything under the sun. Amid discussions of the actor’s next movie, his cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders to everything, one Twitter user wanted some advice for his love-life. Going by the username of @ALBELLA_SRKMSD, one fan asked the superstar to share some tips on…