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02 Nov

Rise in gold demand in the strong third quarter taking it to pre-pandemic levels

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The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report reveals that gold demand (excluding OTC) in the third quarter of 2022hit 1,181tonnes, up 28% year-on-year.Strong demand pushed the year-to-date total toits pre-COVID levels. Investors sought to hedge inflation with bar and coin investment,driving total retail demand up 36% y-o-y. This was supported by significant purchasing in Turkey(up more than fivefoldy-o-y) and in Germany (up 25% y-o-y at 42t), but also from visible contributions across all major markets. Jewellery consumption continued to rebound and is now back to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 523t –10% higher compared to Q3 2021. Much of this…

02 Nov

Schmidt Futures in partnership with the Rhodes Trust Open Applications FOR Global Rise Community

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Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced that young people ages 15 to 17 (as of July 1st, 2023) can apply for the 2023 Rise Global Challenge with the launch of the ‘Rise To’ campaign. The flagship program of Schmidt Futures and the anchor of a broader $1 billion philanthropic commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt. To celebrate the opening of applications, the ‘Rise To’ creative campaign invites brilliant young minds to continue to turn opportunities into action as they ‘Rise To’ face the world’s most pressing issues. Produced by Ogilvy, the campaign seeks to inspire and foster…

02 Nov

Nissan India registered 10,011 vehicles wholesale in October 2022

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Nissan Motor India announced cumulative wholesales of 10,011 units, inclusive of domestic wholesales of 3061 units and export wholesales of 6950 units, in the month of October 2022. The cumulative wholesale YTD growth stood at 22% as compared to the same period last year. In the month of October, Nissan showcased to the media its intended portfolio expansion in India of globally established and premium products, the Nissan X-Trail, Qashqai, and the Juke, and has started running feasibility tests around its manufacturing facility in Chennai. The Nissan Magnite continues to be the preferred choice of vehicle in the B-SUV segment…

01 Nov

Pepperfry Opens There New Studio in Nagao

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Pepperfry,the leadingecommercefurniture and home goods company, announced the launch of its 1stStudio inNagaon, Assam.The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate into niche markets and strengthen itsomnichannel consumer engagement in home and living space in India. Pepperfry’s studio footprint currently spans across 100+ cities with 200+ studios in the country Pepperfry Studios have transformed the furniture retail landscape in India. The company’s omnichannel strategy is driven by expansion of FOFO studios across the country and it currently works with 90 plus unique partners. The new studio launched in partnership withR D TRADERS, is situated at a…

01 Nov

Pepperfry Opens There New Franchise Studio In Siliguri

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Pepperfry, the leading ecommerce furniture and home goods company, announced the launch of its 1stStudio inSiliguri, West Bengal.The offline expansion is in line with the company’s aim to penetrate into niche markets and strengthen itsomnichannel consumer engagement in home and living space in India. Pepperfry’s studio footprint currently spans across 100+ cities with 200+ studios in the country. Pepperfry Studios have transformed the furniture retail landscape in India. The company’s omnichannel strategy is driven by expansion of FOFO studios across the country and it currently works with 90 plus unique partners. The new studio launched in partnership with Everest Steal,…

01 Nov

The Biggest conference in Diabetes in the Northeast held at Taj Vivanta on 30 th October

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The Biggest conference in Diabetes in the Northeast held at Taj Vivanta on 30 th October. It was organized by Counting Sugar in partnership with Association of Clinical Endocrinology (ACE) and Diabetes India. The conference stood unique from all Diabetes conference. Learning was made fun. The sessions were interactive with expert panelists and not monologue. An IPL Diabetes session was designed . Doctors were divided into teams. They questioned the opposition on their presentation resulting in clarity on the concepts . The music, the scoring of Sugar runs only added to the zeal and enthusiasm of the doctors. In most…

01 Nov

As Per Studies: Almond Benefits Gut Microbiota Functionality

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Scientific progress in understanding the human gut microbiome thrills experts in nutrition and gastrointestinal health. Researchers know that diet affects the gut microbiome in ways that benefit health and disease prevention, but they are still discovering the mechanisms of how this happens. New almond research may add another piece to the puzzle. A clinical study investigated how gut microbes break down almonds to produce butyrate, a specific microbiota product associated with several health benefits Almond consumption also significantly increases stool output. Regular stool output is associated with a well-functioning gastrointestinal system. The study was funded by the Almond Board of…

01 Nov

Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd will provide essential service access to Umrangso

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Continuing its efforts towards community welfare,Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF),the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat)Ltd. (DCBL),has provided an ambulanceto thelocal Community Health Centre (CHC) of Umrangso, Dima Hasao district of Assamand a school bus for the community. The handover of these essential services occasion was made memorable by the presence of ShriDebolalGorlosa, Chief Executive Member (CEM), North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council at Umrangso on 29th October2022 Calcom Cements,a subsidiary of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. has been working with the community and local authorities to facilitate access to healthcare and education. These arenot just basic but also critical…

31 Oct

Yolo247 marks a stupendous entry into the Indian interactive gaming and entertainment market

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India has found different ways to play and predict since the beginning of time. Starting all the way from the Mahabharata to the Britishers introducing cricket in India to the community celebrations in the present times, the concept of fun and prediction has been constant and forever in our country. Although the way we indulge in entertainment has taken many shapes over the years, the true spirit of gaining fun in playing and prediction hasn’t been altered. Today, with the advent of the internet, people seek for enhanced gaming experience through different online platforms. The online gaming market in India…

31 Oct

‘Vedanta Cairn Oil & Gas inRajasthan block’

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India’s largest private oil and gas exploration and production company Vedanta Ltd., has secured approval from the Ministry of Petroleum& Natural Gas to extend the production sharing contract for its Rajasthan block for ten years until May 2030. Prachur Sah,Deputy CEO, Cairn Oil & Gas said, “This extension will be a key determinant in our goal of doubling production capacities and helping India achieve energy aatmanirbharta. Home to prolific fields. We are firm in our overall vision of contributing 50% to India’s domestic crude production by committing an investment of USD 5 bn and achieving production of 500,000 barrels of…