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26 Nov

A good investment option: UTI Arbitrage Fund

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In 2006, UTI Arbitrage Fund was launched. The fund has exhibited decent performance besides paying monthly dividend under its regular and direct plans. On compounded annual growth basis, the fund has delivered a return of 4.46% under its regular plan growth option and 5.02% under its direct plan growth option on a 1-year basis. (Data as of 6th November 2020). UTI Arbitrage Fund can be a good investment option given its track record. Being an equity-oriented fund, it enjoys certain tax arbitrage compared to other debt investment avenues. The fund has a reasonable track record of monthly dividend distribution. The…

26 Nov

Fratelli Wines launches its new product Tilt

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India’s largest privately owned wine estate, Fratelli Vineyards is ready to launch TiLT (Wine in a Can) in Siliguri. TiLT is Vegan and gluten-free and will be available in 250 ml. eco-sensitive cans that are shielded from light and air. Presented in red, white, bubbly rosé, and bubbly at pocket-friendly prices of Rs 160 to Rs 230 per can, TilT will be soon available at leading liquor outlets in the city. TiLT is fresh and aromatic. This beauty from Fratelli’s vineyard speaks for itself with its impeccable quality. A very special feature of TilT is that it proudly presents a…

25 Nov

Dave Chappelle’s Show taken off Netflix after comedian slams ViacomCBS over non-payment

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Chappelle has slammed ViacomCBS for licensing his old show titled Chappelle’s Show to Netflix, without paying him any money for it. In an Instagram video titled Unforgiven, Chappelle revealed that he had requested Netflix to take Chappelle’s Show off its streaming service after he found out that ViacomCBS was licensing the program without paying his dues. Chappelle has a long-standing relationship with Netflix as he has been doing stand-up specials for the streaming service for over four years now. In the Instagram video, Dave Chappelle reminisced about his early days as a comedian and how he never got paid for…

25 Nov

South Korea’s BTS snags first-ever Grammy nomination for a K-Pop band

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On Tuesday, South Korean boy band BTS snagged the first ever Grammy nomination for a K-pop band, taking the worldwide sensation a step closer to winning the music award. Since their debut in 2013, the seven-member band has been at the forefront of South Korean pop music, recently notching their first ever Number One hit single on the Billboard charts in the United States with “Dynamite”. The first-time nominees shared on Twitter their livestreamed reactions to their 2021 Grammy nomination in the best pop group performance field. In the video, four of the seven members – the leader RM, singers…

25 Nov

Sony’s Alpha 7C Full-frame camera system

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Sony India launched an impressive addition to their imaging line-up - Alpha 7C full-frame camera (model ILCE-7C) and FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 (model SEL2860) zoom lens. The Alpha 7C is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame body with uncompromising performance, featuring advanced AF (autofocus), high-resolution 4K video capabilities and more. When paired with the world’s smallest and lightest FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 standard zoom lens, this versatile combination delivers an experience unlike any other. Price of Alpha 7C (Body only) is Rs 167,990 and Alpha 7CL (with new KIT lens SEL2860) is Rs 196,990. The Alpha 7C achieves the world’s smallest and…

25 Nov

Mission Paani campaign – ‘Swachhta Aur Paani’

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As a part of RB’s fight to make access to hygiene, wellness and nourishment a right and not a privilege, RB’s Harpic’s Mission Paani campaign is addressing the water crisis and hygiene issues in India. On World Toilet Day, Mr Laxman Narasimhan, Global CEO, Reckitt Benckiser Group and Grammy award winner A.R Rahman launched the ‘Paani Anthem’ at the ‘Jal Pratigya Diwas’ virtual event. Mr M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice-President of India, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal, Minister of Education along with other dignitaries extended their contribution and support to the cause by taking the…

25 Nov

MOU signed between Smile Train and WB Govt

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India’s largest cleft care NGO, Smile Train India and the Health and Family Welfare Department of West Bengal signed an MoU to renew their successful partnership which has helped to provide free surgical care to and benefitted more than 3000 children born with clefts in West Bengal since 2013. The partnership has been renewed till 31 March 2023. Through the 3-year public-private partnership, children with untreated clefts will be identified by Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) Mobile Health Teams in communities, Government or Govt. aided schools and Anganwadi Centers and referred to the district nodal officer (Dy CMOH III). The…

24 Nov

Marvel star Anthony Mackie to star in and produce action-thriller The Ogun

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Anthony Mackie has found his next project in The Ogun, an action-thriller for Netflix. The actor, best known for playing Sam Wilson/ Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), will both feature in and produce the project. According to The Hollywood Reporter, stuntman-turned-scribe Madison Turner, whose credits include The Dark Knight Rises, is working on the script. The Ogun follows a man named Xavier Rhodes who brings his teenage daughter to Nigeria to find a cure for the rare genetic condition that he passed on to her. When his daughter is kidnapped, Rhodes goes on a rampage through the criminal…

24 Nov

Today is the death anniversary of 3-day govt. formed last year: Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut on one year of Maha Vikas Aghadi

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Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said the Maha Aghadi government in Maharashtra will serve the people of the state for 4 years and will complete its full term. Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Raut said, "Today is the death anniversary of 3-day government that was formed last year." Reacting to Union Minister Raosaheb Patil Danve's comment that BJP will form the government in Maharashtra in next two-three months, Raut said the opposition leaders say such things in frustration as all their efforts have failed and they know very well that people of Maharashtra are with…

24 Nov

OPPO F17, A15, Reno 3 Pro, and A12 prices in India cut permanently in offline and online stores

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Oppo F17, Oppo A15, Oppo A12, and Oppo Reno 3 Pro has received a permanent price cut in India. The Chinese smartphone maker has reduced the prices for the aforementioned budget to mid-range handsets by up to Rs. 2,000. The revised prices are meant for both online and offline retailers. While Oppo Reno 3 Pro sees the biggest price cut of Rs. 2,000, Oppo A15 sees the minimum reduction at Rs. 500. It should be noted that not all storage variants of the four smartphones have been subject to the price cut. Oppo F17 price cut in IndiaOppo F17, that…