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17 Jun

Almonds to supplement International Yoga Day

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Every year, 21 June is celebrated as International Day of Yoga to generate awareness about the holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga imbibes the concept of whole health – which includes healthy eating, a peaceful mind and fit body. This International Yoga Day, let us look at the best way to stay fit by practicing yoga but supplementing it with the most important element – a healthy and nutritious diet. Making small yet impactful changes to the diet can go a long way in building overall health and aid in the Yoga routine. Almonds are rich in several nutrients…

17 Jun

Jio-Facebook Deal Under Antitrust Review by Competition Commission of India

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India's antitrust watchdog is reviewing Facebook's purchase of a 10 percent stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's digital assets, a deal that would give the US giant another foothold in one of the world's fastest growing Internet markets. The Competition Commission of India looks to prevent misuse of data in all the deals it assesses, Chairman Ashok Kumar Gupta said in an email interview, declining to comment further on the Facebook-Jio transation panding examination. The regulator is also considering whether new parameters should be included in its assessment criteria; currently some mergers and acquisitions escape the threshold for scrutiny even if potential…

17 Jun

Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 launched in India

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New Delhi: Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz launched the GLS 2020 in India on Wednesday. The new Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC and GLS 450 4MATIC are both priced at Rs 99.90 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom, India, except Kerala), the company said in a statement. The interiors of the new GLS combine the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz luxury saloon with progressive detailing of an SUV. The new GLS has a considerably longer wheelbase over its predecessor (3135 mm, an increase of 60 mm), offering more space (87 mm), especially in the second seat row, which can furthermore be adjusted fore…

17 Jun

Samsung Galaxy A21s with hole-punch camera, 5,000mAh battery launched in India

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Samsung Galaxy A21s has finally launched in India. The latest mid-range offering from the company is just a mild upgrade over the recently launched Galaxy A21. The handset comes with a quad-camera setup at the back, a massive 5,000mAh battery, hole-punch design upfront and more. The smartphone was recently launched in the UK and it has now finally made its way to the Indian shores. Samsung Galaxy A21s is launched in two variants. The price for the 4GB+64GB model is set at Rs. 16,499 whereas the 6GB+64GB variant will be available at Rs. 18,499. The smartphone will be available in…

17 Jun

Commuters urge government to provide relief as fuel prices continue to rise

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The rates of fuel have been increased again in the national capital on Wednesday causing more troubles for the commuters. With the hike in fuel prices, the petrol prices stand at Rs 77.28/litre (increase by Rs 0.55), and the diesel prices stand at Rs 75.79/litre (increase by Rs 0.69) in Delhi, according to a price notification of state oil marketing companies. Even a one rupee increase has an effect on us. The government should not increase prices like this, they should try to stop this hike as and when they can. Another customer, Naresh, at the same pump said that…

17 Jun

Max Life’s Claims Paid Ratio at an all-time high

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Achieving an all-time high individual death claims paid ratio of 99.22% in the company’s last five-year performance, Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd. today announced that it has paid 15,342 death claims amounting to Rs. 563 crore in FY 2019-20. In FY 19-20, out of a total 15,463 death claims received, only 120 were rejected and 1 case was pending for closure at the end of the financial year. The Company has consistently improved its claims paid ratio in the last 5 years to breach the remarkable 99% mark this financial year, thereby reiterating its commitment towards cementing customer trust. Since…

16 Jun

Honda opens pre- launch bookings for BS 6 Civic diesel

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The BS 6 version of the Civic diesel is scheduled for an official launch in July and the pre-launch bookings are now open also on Honda's online sales platform 'Honda from Home', apart from its dealerships across the country. Honda Cars India on Tuesday announced that it has opened pre-launch bookings for BS 6 version of Civic diesel. At a time when several car makers are looking at steering away from diesel engines, Honda has underlined its commitment towards it and is unlikely to ditch it in the forseeable future. The BS 6 version of the Civic diesel is scheduled…

16 Jun

The Maruti Suzuki Alto Has Been India’s Best Selling Car For 16 Years

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The Maruti Suzuki Alto has been a strong seller for the company ever since it's launch. It's now the best-selling car for the past 16 years in a row. Launched in September 2000, the Alto was popular amongst those who wanted a new car and one that was affordable too. The Alto's legacy spans across two decades and it's been India's bestselling car since 2004. When it was launched in 2000, the Alto was seen as a premium offering, as in many ways it was a replacement for the very popular Zen. True to Maruti Suzuki's India strategy though, the…

16 Jun

Tata Motors posts Rs 9,900 crore loss

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The huge dip comes as revenue takes a beating because of the spread of coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown globally The Covid-19 pandemic has hit Tata Motors hard with the auto maker posting higher losses than anticipated by the Street for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Consolidated losses at Tata Motors during the period came in at Rs 9,894.25 crore against a net profit of Rs 1,117.48 crore in the same period of the previous year. Analysts had expected the company to record a loss of Rs 2,000 crore for the quarter. The huge loss came as revenues took…

15 Jun

Maruti Suzuki Alto: Undisputed bestseller

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New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Durgapur/ Siliguri/ Silchar, June 2020: For 16 years in a row, Maruti Suzuki Alto has been crowned India’s best-selling car. Alto has consistently remained the preferred choice of first time car buyers. The Alto’s winning proposition is its unique blend of compact modern design, easy manoeuvrability, high fuel efficiency and upgraded safety and comfort features. The convenient functional aspect of the Alto, coupled with stylish looks backed by Maruti Suzuki’s trust and reliability, makes the all new Alto a very attractive proposition for the Indian customer. Launched in September 2000, Alto witnessed a consistent rise in popularity…