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22 Jul

Gold prices cross an all time high

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The gold prices crossed the mark of Rs 50,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday. It’s 1 per cent taking the absolute price to Rs 50,010 per 10gram. It's not just the gold, but silver too, that is recording an exponential price growth due to increased investment in precious metals during the pandemic. silver futures rose to Rs 61,130 per kg, recording a surge of 6.6 per cent. As for the precious metal trade in the international market, the spot gold prices reached its nine year highest, at $1865.81 per ounce, an increase of 1.3 per cent as compare…

22 Jul

OnePlus Nord is the company’s cheapest phone in 2020, launches at Rs 24,999; Buds at Rs 4,990.

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OnePlus has launched its ‘affordable’ Nord smartphone via an AR launch event on July 21, Tuesday. The OnePlus Nord starts at Rs 24,999 for the base 6GB RAM/64GB variant, which will be made available in September. The 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage variants priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively, will be made available starting August 4 via Amazon and company’s own website. OnePlus Nord will be available on nord.oneplus.com beginning August 4 in Europe and India. Fifty North American users will have a chance to experience the OnePlus Nord through a limited beta program. Prior to…

22 Jul

Two new Vespa and Aprilia scooters

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Piaggio India came out with two new offerings - the iconic Vespa VXL, SXL Facelift 2020 Range and the sporty new Aprilia Storm with disc brake and digital cluster. Customers can continue to book their choice of new Vespa among the range of models showcased online on Vespa’s e-commerce platform and book the new Aprilia Storm scooter on the Aprilia’s e-commerce platform for a contactless experience. They can avail online benefits worth Rs 2,000 by booking their new Vespa or Aprilia online for Rs 1,000 on the e-commerce platforms or visit the nearest Vespa and Aprilia dealership. The new range…

22 Jul

Hyundai Venue iMT & New ‘Sport Trim’ Launched In India.

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Monsoons in Guwahati have a unique feel, especially en route to Shillong. Cloud-draped sky on the backdrop and driving around the twisties, Hyundai Motor India introduced us to the Venue SUV in May last year.The sub-compact SUV, aimed to take a potshot at the popular Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, came with multiple powertrains, several feel-good features, which were in themselves segment-defining. A year down the line, Hyundai Venue has carved a following, clocking over one lakh sales in the period. The 62 per cent of Venue customers have preferred the petrol variants of the smallest SUV in Hyundai’s line-up. Prices…

22 Jul

HP Gaming Portfolio for next-gen gamers

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New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Guwahati, July 2020: “HP continues to push progression in gaming by growing and evolving the ecosystem with enhanced experiences through broad gaming portfolio. We understand that in gaming, no one size fits all and hence our award-winning OMEN series along with Pavilion Gaming 16 truly caters to a different set of audience based on their requirements”, said Mr Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India Market, on the occasion of the unveiling of HP’s new OMEN Laptops and accessories, updates to OMEN Command Centre. HP also introduced the first 16” Pavilion Gaming Laptop – all designed…

22 Jul

Glenmark denies allegations

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Mr Anurag Khera (Sr. Vice-president-Corporate Affairs) of Glenmark pharmaceuticals Limited sent a letter to Dr VG Somani, Director General of Health Services, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, clarifying its stand on the product Favipiravir tablets (200mg) manufactured and marketed by Glenmark that was granted permission by the latter’s office. This was in response to a letter regarding representation by a Member of Parliament. Glenmark clarified that compared to other therapies approved for emergency use in COVID-19, Favipiravir (FabiFlu) is much more economical and an effective treatment option. The estimated total cost of therapy for full course with Favipiravir is Rs…

22 Jul

Survey says Almonds are a preferred snack

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According to a recent survey conducted across 11 cities in India between 3 to 24 March by IPSOS, a research consulting firm, 91% of the participants try and opt for healthier alternatives whilst snacking. As India witnesses a behavioural change in snacking patterns and an overall shift towards healthier alternatives across the length and breadth of the country, almonds are a key preferred and healthy snack amongst both vegetarians and non-vegetarians across all age groups. The IPSOS-conducted survey aimed to identify the snacking habits and preferences amongst a group of people whose dietary preferences were divided into two categories -…

21 Jul

SsangYong E100 (Tivoli EV) electric SUV teased.

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Mahindra-backed Korean carmaker SsangYong revealed teaser images of E100 (Tivoli EV), which is likely to make for eXUV300 in India.M&M showcased the concept of eXUV300 electric SUV at the Auto Expo. SsangYong Tivoli, sold in the global market, shares its same platform with XUV300. The electric subcompact SUV is scheduled to be launched in the first half of 2021. Mahindra had also informed a similar timeline for the launch of eXUV300. The overall design is based on a streamlined line that reflects aerodynamics optimized for urban driving. Aluminum hood was applied to lighten weight and optimize the center of gravity…

20 Jul

Buying a car in August! Know the own damage policy changes in store

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Planning to buy after August 1, 2020 You will have to buy a long term third party liability insurance, three-year for four-wheelers, and five-year for two-wheelers. TP premiums are same across all insurers, and the coverage is identical. So, you do not have much of a decision to make. To insure your vehicle for own damage, there are two options. First, you could buy a ‘bundled’ policy. This will be a combination of long-term third party liability policy, and one year own damage cover. Second, you could buy two separate policies. One is a stand-alone long-term TP policy, and the…

20 Jul

Goldsmith designs gold masks, silver wires in Coimbatore

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A Coimbatore-based goldsmith has designed masks using gold and silver threads. Radhakrishnan Sundaram Acharya, who belongs to a family of goldsmiths, has designed the masks using 0.06 millimeters thin gold and silver threads. “The gold mask has been made using 18-carat gold which costs Rs 2.75 lakh and the silver mask costs Rs 15,000,” Acharya said. Acharya told ANI that the main reason behind designing the mask is to create awareness about the need to wear these during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m aware that a common man cannot afford to wear these masks, but rich people can use them for…