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28 Nov

Black Friday generates record $9.8 billion in US online sales

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Black Friday generated a record $9.8 billion in U.S. online sales, up 7.5% from a year earlier. According to Adobe Analytics, mobile shopping has created $5.3 billion in online sales. Black Friday's best-selling categories were electronics such as smartwatches and televisions, as well as toys and gaming, CNBC reports.Vivek Pandya, a chief analyst at Adobe Digital Insights, was quoted as saying, "We have seen the emergence of very strategic consumers in the last one year where they are really trying to take advantage of these marquee days so that they can get the maximum discounts. Pandya noted that influencer and…

27 Nov

Eicher announced the launch of the Eicher Non-Stop Series

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Eicher has launched the Non-Stop Series of Heavy-Duty Trucks, designed for fast-haul transportation in the country. The series includes four new trucks, each equipped with powerful and fuel-efficient engines. The Eicher Pro 6019XPT, Tipper, Eicher Pro 6048XP, haulage truck, Eicher Pro 6055XP, and the Eicher Pro 6055XP 4x2 tractor-trucks are part of Eicher's extensive line-up of Heavy, Medium, and Light Duty trucks and buses. The Eicher Pro 6048XP, with a 48-tonne GVW, is powered by a fuel-efficient VEDX8 engine that delivers a high power of 300 hp and a high engine torque of 1200 Nm. The Eicher Pro 6055XP and…

27 Nov

MAGGI introduced its unique initiative, ‘MAGGI Apna Food Business’

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MAGGI is launching its latest initiative, 'MAGGI Apna Food Business,' to support budding home cooks across India. The initiative aims to empower aspiring content creators with the skills and knowledge needed to become successful culinary content creators. Winners will also have the opportunity to win INR 5 lakhs in seed capital to kickstart their own online food channel. Registration for the initiative is now open, and participants can choose the language they wish to register in. This edition also aims to be a step-by-step guide for culinary enthusiasts to explore their passions, create mouth-watering content, and connect with audiences across…

26 Nov

Animal advance booking day 1: Over 1 lakh tickets sold, film collects Rs 3.5 crore

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Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Animal' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga is an action packed avatar. The filmmakers opened its advance booking from Friday morning and the response has been tremendous. The movie will hit the theatres on 1st of December 2023. On the day of the counters opening up, Animal has sold over 50,000 tickets in the three national chains - Inox, Cinepolis and PVR. The record-breaking sell of tickets is inferred as one the biggest responses for a feature film in the post-pandemic world alongside the likes of Brahmastra and Tiger 3. The movie is outselling the 2023 blockbuster, Gadar…

25 Nov

Parents should prioritize a balanced nutritional intake

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India currently has 40.6 million stunted children under five, a significant number compared to the global childhood stunting burden of 149 million children under five. This lag in growth can be linked to lifestyle factors such as dietary habits and physical activity, leading to malnutrition such as stunting, underweight, and wasting. Nutritional intervention plays a pivotal role in promoting optimal growth and development, with the absorption of nutrients being essential for a child's catch-up growth and stronger foundation. Stunting can cause poor cognition, educational achievement, lost productivity, and negative impacts on overall health. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to immune deficiencies,…

25 Nov

Tata Motors is reaffirming its dedication to delivering class-leading commercial vehicles to the Thai market

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Tata Motors, a leading automobile manufacturer, has announced its commitment to delivering class-leading commercial vehicles to the Thai market. The company, along with its authorized distributor Inchcape, announced it has commenced the sales and service of its commercial vehicles across Thailand. The company also launched an impressive line-up of new-age trucks, including Tata Super Ace, Tata Ultra T.9, Tata Ultra T.14, and the flagship Tata Prima 5038.S. Tata Motors has also launched value-added services such as Tata Protect and Tata OK. Inchcape will establish an extensive network of 13 customer touchpoints, including sales, service, and spare parts, to provide seamless…

25 Nov

Tata Steel Kolkata 25K named Colin Jackson as the International Event Ambassador

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Procam International promoters of the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K (TSK 25K) announced former 110m hurdles world record holder Colin Jackson as the International Event Ambassador for the upcoming edition scheduled on Sunday, 17th December 2023. The TSK25K, a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race, revolutionized running in eastern India and celebrates Kolkata's sporting spirit. The event, featuring iconic athlete Colin Jackson, is expected to make 'AamarKolkata, AamarRun' even more attractive. Jackson claimed his first senior medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1986, bagging silver in the 110m hurdles. He set a world record to win gold at the Stuttgart World…

25 Nov

MSDE empowers future healthcare leaders by awarding over 80 prestigious certificates in New Delhi

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On 22nd November 2023, over 80 healthcare professionals were presented with certificates by the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) during a convocation ceremony in New Delhi. The students were trained using CSR funds from SBI Cards India Limited. The program taught 360 applicants in three locations for various job roles, including General Duty Assistant, Phlebotomist, and Medical Dresser. Over 70% of participants were successfully placed. The event was attended by dignitaries from HSSC, NABH, NCVET, SBI Cards, Medical Advisory Committee, Valeur FabtexPvt. Ltd., and other dignitaries were present in the convocation ceremony. The Hon'ble Secretary of MSDE, Shri Atul Kumar…

25 Nov

Vibrant Gujarat Roadshow held in Guwahati on 24th November

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The Vibrant Gujarat roadshow, led by Shri MulubhaiBera, the Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Cultural Activities, Forest and Environment, Climate Change, Government of Gujarat, concluded in Guwahati on November 24, 2023. The event aimed to explore collaboration and cooperation across various sectors, including tourism, hospitality, IT, semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, defense, biotechnology, and chemical & petrochemicals. It also aimed to attract investments in future-ready mega projects like GIFT City, Dholera SIR, and Biotech Park. Ahead of the roadshow, Shri MulubhaiBera held one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and senior officials. The roadshow began with a welcome address by Shri Bhaskar Phukan, followed by…

25 Nov

Amitabh Bachchan gifts Rs 50 crore bungalow Prateeksha to daughter Shweta Bachchan

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Actor Amitabh Bachchan gifted his daughter Shweta Nanda his bungalow in suburban Juhu of Mumbai, according to official documents.The 'Prateeksha' bungalow is worth over Rs 50.63 crore. It is the megastar's first property in Mumbai and one of the three bungalows the Bachchan family is said to own in the area. According to documents obtained from property registration data aggregator Zapkey.com, Bachchan handed over the bungalow to his daughter on November 9 as a gift and paid Rs 50.65 lakh as stamp duty. The bungalow of Vitthalnagar Cooperative Housing Society is spread over two plots of 674 sq m and…