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17 Aug

Mahindra launches all-New XUV700

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Mahindra & Mahindra Limited launched the all-new XUV700 (pronounced as XUV, 7 double ‘Oh’), marking a brand-new era for the company. The XUV700 comes with unmissable crafted looks, pleasing interiors and exceptional ride comfort. Bookings will begin before the festive season. The XUV700 will come in variants that include diesel and gasoline, manual and automatic options and with 5 and 7-Seater capacity. It will also be available in an optional All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) spec. Mahindra announced prices for four variants in the 5-seater manual transmission category: MX Gasoline – Rs 11.99-Lakh, MX Diesel – Rs 12.49-Lakh, AdrenoX AX3 Gasoline – Rs…

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17 Aug

FM Sitharaman blames ‘unfair’ oil bond burden from UPA for inability to lower fuel prices

editor0 CommentsBusinessNirmala Sitharaman, Petrol

Accusing the UPA of “trickery”, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Modi government was paying for the Rs 2.5 lakh crore liability of oil bonds. “If I did not have the burden to service the oil bonds, I would have been in a position to reduce excise duty on fuel… Previous government has made our job difficult by issuing oil bonds,” the minister told reporters, adding that when the NDA came to power in 2014, it should have released a white paper on the liabilities inherited by it.While many saw the FM’s comment as an indication of the…

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16 Aug

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan 117th Birth Anniversary: Google Doodle Honours India’s First Woman Satyagrahi and Writer of ‘Jhansi ki Rani’ Poem

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Google on Monday commemorated the 117th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and poet Subhadra Kumari Chauhan with a striking doodle on its homepage. Illustrated by New Zealand-based artist Prabha Mallya, the doodle shows Ms. Chauhan dressed in a saree and sitting with a pen and paper. The background depicts a scene from her poem ‘Jhansi ki Rani’, one of the most iconic poems in Hindi literature, on one side and freedom fighters on the other. Her evocative nationalist poem "Jhansi ki Rani" is widely regarded as one of the most recited poems in Hindi literature. On this day in 1904,…

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16 Aug

Sony introduces ‘X-Series’ range of party speakers

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Sony India announced its new range of Wireless Portable Speakers – SRS-XP700, SRS-XP500 and SRS-XG500, powered with Mega Bass and Live sound which makes them perfect for indoor and outdoor activities. The new X-Series range of the speakers is specially designed to provide a powerful and wide-spread sound to compliment any genre of music. The new X-Series speakers match everyone’s style. All three speakers of the series are Bluetooth compatible so one can pair the speaker directly to the Bluetooth enabled device. On pre-booking of any X-Series speaker from 10 August to 16 August, Sony F-V120//C Microphone worth Rs. 1490…

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16 Aug

Winners of ‘Global Selling Propel Startup Accelerator’

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Amazon and Invest India announced the winners of the Amazon Global Selling Propel Startup Accelerator. The Accelerator was launched on Startup India Hub earlier in the year with the aim of helping emerging Indian businesses and startups to get access to customers across the world through Amazon’s ecommerce exports program and create global brands from India. The Accelerator got an overwhelming response from startups and emerging businesses across India, with over 500 entries from across the country. Slurrp Farm, Sirona Hygiene and Wellbeing Nutrition were named the top 3 winners of the program winning a combined total of USD 50,000…

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14 Aug

Madhumita Sarcar inaugurates a luxury showroom by Senco Gold & Diamonds in Siliguri

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One of the largest jewellery retail chains of India, Senco Gold & Diamonds, have launched their premium luxury showroom - D’SIGNIA in Siliguri, West Bengal. Located at Sevoke Road, this is the first D’SIGNIA store by Senco Gold & Diamonds in North Bengal and fifth such store nationally. Renowned actress and model, Madhumita Sarcar inaugurated the new store at a glittering event held in the city. Mr. Dhaval Raja, CGM – Sales, Senco Gold & Diamonds was also present on the occasion. The new D’Signia store, spread across 3000 sq. ft area, will offer a wide range of elegantly designed…

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13 Aug

PM Launches Vehicle Scrappage Policy, Urges Youth and Start-ups to Join

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Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched vehicle scrappage policy in India today. PM Modi launched the policy at the Gujarat Investor Summit and has requested youth & start-ups to join this programme. During the launch of National Automobile Scrappage Policy (Investors Summit for setting up Vehicle Scrapping Infrastructure), the prime minister said that the launch of Vehicle Scrappage Policy today is a significant milestone in India’s development journey. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi informed about the launch and urged youth and start-ups to join this programme. The Investor Summit in Gujarat for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure opens a new…

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13 Aug

Canara Robeco Value Fund NFO

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A new fund offer (NFO) has been launched by Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited - Canara Robeco Value Fund. It is an open-ended equity scheme that would follow a value investment strategy, to invest in businesses that are trading at a price less than their intrinsic values and are expected to realise their true worth in the future. Canara Robeco Value Fund NFO would open on August 13 and close on August 27. The new scheme re-opens for ongoing investment from September 6. The minimum investment amount in Canara Robeco Value Fund NFO will be Rs 5,000 and multiples…

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13 Aug

Myntra to strengthen its position as Fashion Expert

editor0 CommentsBusinessKiara Advani, Myntra, Samantha Akkineni

In one of India’s biggest celebrity-led marketing associations for an e-commerce brand, Myntra has roped in Hrithik Roshan, Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan as its newest brand ambassadors, alongside the existing celebrity ambassadors, Kiara Advani and Samantha Akkineni. Myntra has evolved over the years to being the fashion expert for millions across the country, with the largest catalogue of domestic and international brands, along with unique value added services, customized to cater to specific needs of the fashion-conscious consumers. An aspirational brand among young shoppers looking at having a personal style guide that represents their individuality while being stylish, Myntra…

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13 Aug

Sterling Reserve Blend 10 Earth Edition

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A unique Earth Edition of Sterling Reserve Blend 10 has been unveiled by Allied Blenders and Distillers Private Limited (ABD). The Sterling Reserve Blend 10 Earth Edition packaging is beautifully curated to add an element of elegance to sustainability yet being functional and versatile. Each pack is handcrafted by artisans using upcycled fabric discards that would have otherwise found their way in landfills. Through this initiative Sterling Reserve Blend 10 has saved over 25 million liters of water. Available in 750ml packaging, the Earth Edition will be launched in three colours - mustard yellow, purple and green. The launch of…

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