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28 Sep

The study suggests almonds as part of a heart-healthy diet

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Mental stress is among the psychosocial factors thought to contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. As part of a recent clinical trial, researchers at King’s College London measured Heart rate variability (HRV) in participants undergoing a mental stress challenge and saw improved measures of HRV in participants who had been replacing typical snacks with almonds over a six-week period. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California. “We found that the stress-induced reduction in heart rate variability was lessened in the almond group compared to control group following the dietary intervention, which indicates a cardiovascular health benefit.” said…

28 Sep

Invesco India Focused 20 Equity Fund NFO

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A new fund titled Invesco India Focused 20 Equity Fund has been launched by Invesco Mutual Fund. Invesco India Focused 20 Equity Fund seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing in upto 20 stocks with a flexibility to move across the market capitalization range. Currently, a large portion of the portfolio will be invested in large-cap stocks. Exposure to midcap stocks will be in the range of 30% to 50%, while exposure to small-cap stocks will be in the range 0 – 20% of the portfolio. Further, the portfolio will comprise of both growth and value stocks. It is an…

27 Sep

After Rohtang, focus shifts to Shinku La tunnel between Ladakh and Lahaul.

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Amid the heightened border tension with both China and Pakistan in the Himalayas, road infrastructure projects have been given a push with completion of a marvel of engineering motorways — the Rohtang Pass highway tunnel. Officials say the focus now is on constructing the strategic 13.5-km-long Shinku La tunnel, the shortest, safer and the third alternative corridor for the armed forces for forward areas of Union Territory of Ladakh. Rohtang tunnel -- a dream of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and named after him posthumously -- is going to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his day-long…

27 Sep

Proud Moment, Says Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla On PM’s Vaccine Assurance To The World.

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A day after asking if the government will have ₹80,000 crore available to buy and distribute the vaccine, Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, took to Twitter today to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Covid-19 vaccines. 'We share and applaud your vision narendramodi ji, on providing vaccines to the global community. It is a proud moment for India, thank you for your leadership and support. It is clear that all your arrangements for India will take care of all needs for the Indian people," Adar Poonawalla tweeted. Taking…

27 Sep

‘Bengaluru Becoming Epicentre For Terror Activities,’ Says Tejasvi Surya.

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Bengaluru has become an epicentre of terror activities, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya claimed on Sunday and said he had requested Union home minister Amit Shah to set up a permanent division of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the city.A day after becoming the president of the BJP's youth wing, Surya said many terror modules have been busted in Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India, in the recent past. The terrorist groups want to use the city as an "incubation centre" for terror activities. Surya said that he has spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about setting up a…

27 Sep

Kerala govt faces more heat with CBI set to probe housing project scheme.

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Facing enough heat in the gold smuggling case, more trouble is in store for the Kerala government after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday registered a case into alleged irregularities in the state’s pet housing scheme ‘Life Mission Project’. The project, which aimed at building free houses for the poor, got into a controversy after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seized Rs one crore cash and two kilograms gold from the bank locker of gold smuggling accused Swapna Suresh in July. She later told the NIA that Rs one crore was the commission she got for clinching a…

26 Sep

FIT INDIA RUN BY BSF MEGHALAYA

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On 26th Sep’ 2020, BSF Meghalaya organized Fit India Movement run on the occasion of one year anniversary of ‘Fit India movement’. ‘Fit India movement Run’ is scheduled from 15th August - 2nd October 2020 by Govt. of Indiawith the motto “RUNNING: The human body’s most raw form of FREEDOM”, to encourage fitness and help all to get freedom from obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety, diseases etc. The run was flagged off from umpling Campus and covered 05 Kms. 200 BSF personnel and their families enthusiastically participated in the run.This occasion apart from fitness, provides an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength…

26 Sep

BoroPlus ropes in Juhi for its Hygiene Range

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BoroPlus, the trusted antiseptic brand from the house of Emami Limited, takes on board Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla for its newly launched Hygiene Range. After a successful entry into the hygiene space with the launch of BoroPlus Hand Sanitizer in April this year, BoroPlus Hygiene Range followed it up by adding Toilet Soap Bars (BoroPlus Antiseptic + Moisturizing Soap) in June. The range is now set to hit the retail market with Hand Washes (BoroPlus Antiseptic + Moisturizing Handwash). A TVC featuring Juhi Chawla will be on air across channels and platforms mid-September onward. Ms. Priti A. Sureka, Director, Emami…

26 Sep

Wooden Street opens Experience Store

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With an investment of USD 1 Million, custom furniture startup Wooden Street is expanding into the markets of West Bengal by opening two new Experience Stores in Kolkata. It launched its first-ever store in the residential area of Salt Lake. This will later be followed by another store in the next 6 months. This newly-launched store is a one-stop-shop for furniture, furnishings and décor accessories. Furthermore, Wooden Street plans to take its expansion further within East and South-East India. These experience stores will serve as a touch-and-feel point for consumers to experience the quality and services that the company has…

25 Sep

Vodafone wins decade long Rs 20,000 crore retro tax battle in international arbitration.

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Telecom giant Vodafone on Friday won a significant ruling against the Indian government in an international court over Rs 20,000 crore in dues which it had described as unfair.The international arbitration tribunal in The Hague ruled that the Indian government's imposition of a tax liability on Vodafone is in breach of the investment treaty agreement between India and the Netherlands, sources told news agency Reuters. The tribunal, in its ruling, said the government must cease seeking the dues from Vodafone and should also pay over Rs 40 crore to the company as partial compensation for its legal costs, the source…