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11 Mar

Technology adoption can help women entrepreneurs

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E-commerce in India has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. Many women in tier 2 and 3 cities have begun to adapt and reap the benefits of selling online. The worst hit is women business owners in inner cities and rural areas who also must fight societal gender barriers. It is critical to break the bias and empower women through focused education and training interventions about business and technology.Mastercard shared the top three ways how technology adoption can help women entrepreneurs to succeed—(1) Making businesses more efficient - Initiatives such as Project Kirana by Mastercard and USAID leverages…

10 Mar

Oil prices fall most in 2 years as UAE supports output hike

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Global oil costs fell on Wednesday by way of the most in nearly two years after OPEC member the United Arab Emirates stated it supported pumping greater oilinto a market roiled by way of grant disruptions due to sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine. Brent crude futures settled down $16.84, or 13.2%, at $111.14 a barrel, their largest one-day decline on account that April 21, 2020. U.S. crude futures ended down $15.44, or 12.5%, at $108.70, their biggest day by day decline considering that November. "We desire production will increase and will be encouraging OPEC to consider greater production…

10 Mar

West Bengal to get Rs 952 crore loan from World Bank for welfare schemes

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The West Bengal authorities will get hold of over Rs 952 crore mortgage help from the World Bank to guide its social welfare schemes beneath the 'Jai Bangla' initiative, and a tripartite settlement in this regard was inked on Thursday. The Centre, West Bengal government and the World Bank have signed a USD one hundred twenty five million (Rs 952.61 crore) mortgage agreement to assist efforts to help bad and susceptible companies get entry to social safety services in the country of West Bengal, the multilateral lending business enterprise said in a release. The West Bengal authorities runs more than…

10 Mar

Promote Drag Racing Culture in India with Xtreme 160r

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The world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters Hero MotoCorp has signed nine-time national drag racing champion Hemanth Muddappa as a Brand Ambassador for the Hero Xtreme 160R. Bengaluru-based Hemanth will promote the drag racing culture in India with Hero MotoCorp’s ongoing XDrags, a pan India drag racing experiential event organized on the Hero Xtreme 160R. He has been breaking records in the drag racing circuit and bagged his fifth consecutive title at the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2021. He won two golds in the above 1050cc and 851-1050cc categories. He is the only Indian Drag Racer…

10 Mar

One of the world’s biggest-selling Scotch whisky Chivas 12

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Blended Scotch whisky Chivas has unveiled a fresh new look for its flagship blend - the biggest redesign in Chivas’ 112-year history. Chivas 12 - one of the world’s biggest-selling Scotch whiskies - has undergone an extensive redesign of its bottle, label, and pack to usher in a striking new look that blends boldness, modernity, and status while still flexing the luxury and distinguished heritage long associated with Chivas. A redesigned crest shines a light on the beating heart of Chivas – the ‘luckenbooth’, a symbol embodying the Chivas values of ambition, generosity, and unapologetic success. The outer box has…

10 Mar

Forever 21 unveils 3rd store in the Northeast

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India’s most loved international trend-focused brand from Los Angeles, California Forever 21 unveiled its first flagship store in Imphal and 3rd in the Northeast. The brand aims to increase its footprint in the Northeast states and it is licensed by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. in India and SAFTA countries. The store spread across 4,500 sq ft and offered the latest seasonal trends and collaborations. The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty collaboration, an entire collection inspired by the Hello Kitty & Friends characters. The store also features a series of collections styled for young and trendy men. It celebrated…

10 Mar

Medica provides world-class cancer treatment at Kolkata

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Medica Superspecialty Hospital (the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India) through their newly set up Oncology Department, providing world-class cancer treatment at Kolkata, achieved yet another momentous feat on a 74-year-old Kidney Cancer patient who could not be operated on in traditional method due to various complications, by conducting robotic surgery with the help of 4th generation Da Vinci X Surgical Robot available at the facility. This minimal invasive, challenging, yet successful operation of a critical patient adds another feather in the cap of the Medica Oncology team led by the Director of Medica Cancer Hospital, Dr. Sourav Dutta.Septuagenarian…

10 Mar

Amway India Empower Women Entrepreneurs

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One of the country's leading FMCG direct selling companies Amway India continued its commitment to an equal future for all leading to the International Women's Day celebrations across the country. The campaign aims to provide an inclusive platform to women Amway Direct Selling Partners and potential women entrepreneurs by supporting them in their entrepreneurial journey through skilling and offering possible growth opportunities. Amway Direct Selling Partners shared the need for women to raise and take control while building businesses and be financially flexible. Exclusive training sessions for women were conducted to improve their business and branding skills in an increasingly…

10 Mar

MSDE organized a special event on International Women’s Day 2022

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship organized a special event on International Women’s Day 2022, recognizing the accomplishments made by women in the skill ecosystem and honoring them for their active participation in augmenting India’s economic growth. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the ministry and partner ecosystem of Skill India Mission.The inauguration of 21 National Institutes for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) extension centers in National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) took place to promote entrepreneurship across the country. NIESBUD will also conduct an entrepreneurship awareness program followed by entrepreneurship development program for…

10 Mar

KFC Biryani: The ultimate new biryani

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KFC India delights fans once more with an inventive item - the KFC Biryani Bucket - fresh, delicious KFC chicken with flavourful Biryani rice. This latest offering from KFC is replete with all things biryani, with a distinct KFC twist. Starting with flavourable rice that forms the essence of any biryani, spiced with the choicest of condiments; mixed with crispy fried onion that’s typical to a biryani, and the highlight being the topping of KFC’s signature chicken. No biryani is complete without gravy on the side, and of course, the KFC Biryani comes with spicy gravy as a side for…