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Diljit Dosanjh and Sia collaborate on fusion track ‘Hass Hass’

Diljit Dosanjh and Sia collaborate on fusion track ‘Hass Hass’

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh released his latest song "Haas Haas" in collaboration with "Cheap Thrills" popstar Sia on Thursday evening. In his Instagram post announcing the launch of the song, Diljit wrote that ‘queen’ Sia won his 'Dil' with his Punjabi verse on the track. As soon as Diljit shared the song on his Instagram handle, his fans expressed their excitement for the brand-new collaboration.The song's record label, Warner Music India, commented, “Who else is excited to have Diljit Sia sing with him in Punjabi? 🤯" wrote some of Diljit's Canadian fans, "Sia speaks better Punjabi than half of the…
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Unfair air fares: Govt to meet airlines on November 8

Unfair air fares: Govt to meet airlines on November 8

Amid a surge in consumer complaints against airlines, the government has called a meeting of these companies and online travel aggregators on November 8. The National Consumer Helpline run by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has received thousands of complaints on a range of issues including delays in processing refunds after ticket cancellations, denial of boarding despite valid tickets and 'misleading claim practices' such as showing seats as paid. ' despite offering a mandatory web check-in service for free. According to government data, out of more than 10,000 complaints received against various airlines and travel facilitation portals in the…
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South Korean company Daewoo enters Indian market

South Korean company Daewoo enters Indian market

Daewoo, a brand famous for selling cars like Matiz and Cielo in India, is gearing up for a grand comeback in the country with a range of power and energy products. However, unlike before, the South Korean brand will focus on the energy, power, electronics and electric vehicle (EV) sectors in its second innings in India. To further its objective, Daewoo has formed a strategic partnership with Kelwan Electronics & Appliances Pvt Ltd based in Gurugram. Initially, Kelwon will sell Daewoo-brand power and energy products for electric vehicles and two-wheelers. It plans to capitalize on the expanding market for electric…
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Google to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India

Google to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India

Google announced on Thursday that it plans to start manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India. The search giant will manufacture the Pixel 8 in India and the first units are expected to be available in 2024. The company launched the Pixel 8 earlier this month in India and the global market along with the more premium Pixel 8 Pro model. The handset is powered by a custom Google Tensor G3 chip and a Titan M2 security chip. The phone has a dual rear camera setup and is claimed to offer up to 72 hours of battery life with Extreme Battery Saver…
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WhatsApp now allows users to use two accounts on one phone

WhatsApp now allows users to use two accounts on one phone

Numerous corporate offices have adopted WhatsApp for their internal communications, appreciating its convenience and convenience. The challenge of distinguishing between personal and professional conversations has continued for some time. In a recent announcement, Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled a practical solution to this problem. He shared a Facebook post containing a screenshot of WhatsApp's account-switching feature, along with a caption anticipating the upcoming ability to manage two WhatsApp accounts within a single app on one's phone. The caption of the post reads, "Switch between two accounts on WhatsApp. Soon you will be able to have two WhatsApp accounts on one phone…
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TCS orders dress code for employees coming to office

TCS orders dress code for employees coming to office

After restricting work from home for employees, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has now come up with dress code guidelines for employees. Dress code protocol must be strictly followed by associates representing the company on various client platforms, Mail said. TCS Chief Human Resources Officer Milind Lakkad said in his email that employees must follow this dress code policy while working from the office. "This is key to creating the right impression with global stakeholders. The dress code policy provides clear guidance on proper attire while performing official duties and responsibilities," read the email accessed by various media. TCS has asked…
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Dabur India’s units face lawsuits in US

Dabur India’s units face lawsuits in US

Shares of Dabur Ltd fell sharply on October 19 on heavy volume after the company informed the stock exchange on October 18 of pending litigation against three US subsidiaries. According to the BSE filing, the cases are in the preliminary discovery stage of litigation and allege that a hair-relaxer product contains chemicals that can cause ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and other health problems. Lawsuits have been filed in both federal and state courts in the United States and Canada. Federal cases in the United States are consolidated as multi-district litigation, also called MDL. Dabur's subsidiaries Namaste, Dermoviva, and DINTL have…
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Vivek Agnihotri crops Karan Johar from 69th National Film Awards pics

Vivek Agnihotri crops Karan Johar from 69th National Film Awards pics

Vivek Agnihotri has now shared a series of pictures from the National Film Awards ceremony. The event was held on October 17 in Delhi. Vivek attended the 69th National Film Awards to receive the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film for National Integration for 'The Kashmir Files'. The winners then posed for a group photo. Original photo of National Award winners Taking to social media, Vivek Agnihotri shared a group photo showing the winners of the ceremony posing with President of India Droupadi Murmu and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Tagore. In the picture, we see Vivek with his wife,…
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About 35 lakh weddings to facilitate Rs 4.25 lakh crore flow in businesses

About 35 lakh weddings to facilitate Rs 4.25 lakh crore flow in businesses

According to a survey conducted by the research wing of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the wedding business is expected to register a record this year with around 35 lakh weddings and a turnover of around Rs 4.25 lakh crore, the highest ever. Traders across the country, including Delhi, are gearing up and preparing themselves for the upcoming wedding season, the first spell of which will begin from November 23 to December 15. "In Delhi alone, more than 3.5 lakh weddings are expected to take place this season, which could generate a business of around Rs 1 lakh…
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Freyr Energy raises ₹58 crore in Series B funding led

Freyr Energy raises ₹58 crore in Series B funding led

Solar energy startup Freyr Energy has raised INR 58 Cr (approx. $6.9 million) in its Series B funding round led by EDFI ElectriFI. Snyder Electric Energy Asia Fund (SEEAA), Lotus Capital LLC, Maybright Ventures and VT Capital also participated in the round. Founded in 2014 by Radhika Choudary and Saurabh Marda, Fryer offers a range of smart solar grids for homes and businesses.The co-founders told Inc42 that the startup will use the new capital to meet growing demand, grow its team, and for product development and marketing. Marda said that solar energy penetration in India is currently less than 2%…
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