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01 Apr

Sikkim visit by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

editor0 CommentsSikkimForeign Secretary, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Foreign Secretary Shri HarshVardhan Shringla has been invited by the Sikkim University to take part in the Fourth Global Lecture. Now, he is on a two-day visit to Sikkim. His topic of address is on ‘Locating Northeast Region in India’s Foreign Policy’. The event is being organized by the Department of International Relations of the Sikkim University in association with the Ministry of External Affairs. Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s current visit to Sikkim will provide an opportunity to witness the state's economic progress while discussing various programmes and initiatives of the Ministry of External Affairs with the leadership and senior…

01 Apr

IIM Shillong student wins in Tata Crucible Campus Quiz

editor0 CommentsSikkimTata Crucible Campus Quiz

IIM Shillong’s Akash Verma won in the Cluster 24 Finals of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2021, the maiden online edition of India’s largest business quiz for campuses. The winner took home a cash prize of Rs. 35,000 and will now compete in the Zonal Finals to qualify for the National Finals. Utkarsh Singh from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, was declared runner-up, winning a cash price of Rs. 18,000. Noted quizmaster ‘Pickbrain’ Giri Balasubramaniam known for his masterful, unique, and witty style is the host of the quiz.For the online version of the Campus Quiz, the country has been…

01 Apr

Nissan achieves wholesale of 4012 vehicles in March

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After the newly launched all-new Nissan Magnite and its existing product offerings, Nissan India has had an all-model wholesale of a total of 4012 vehicles in March 2021. The ‘Carismatic’ all-new Nissan Magnite was launched on 2nd December 2020, alongside which Nissan India strengthened its customer-centric services. It is in line with the Nissan NEXT strategy to prioritize and invest in the Indian market for sustainable growth.The all-new Nissan Magniteis currently available for bookings across all Nissan India dealerships and on its website, https://book.nissan.in/, at continued special introductory prices on most of the variants. It is available in 20 grade…

01 Apr

Madame opens a new store in Gangtok

editor0 CommentsBusiness, SikkimFashion brand, Gangtok, Madame

Madame (one among India’s leading fashion brands recognized for its western wear collection) opened its new retail outlet in Gangtok, Sikkim. To serve fashion conscious women with current international trends on the runway, Madame celebrated the grand opening of its store located at Hotel Annapurna Building in MG Road on 1st April. Strengthening Madame’s NE market penetration, the new store will offer a curated selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, and handbags for women. The Gangtok store is a part of Madame’s new expansion strategy. The store will feature Madame’s unique collection that is ideal for the season along with collections…

01 Apr

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers in Nandigram.

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Suvendu Adhikari is BJP's candidate from Nandigram. Visuals show unidentified men pelting stones on Adhikari's car. The windshield of his vehicle was damaged. All eyes are on battleground Nandigram where Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is engaged in a fierce contest with her protege-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP. Adhikari crossed over to the BJP last December. Nandigram is one of the 30 seats where polling in the second phase of Assembly elections is currently underway. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC in entire Nandigram assembly constituency. A senior official of the…

01 Apr

India condemns violence in Myanmar and urges maximum restraint

editor0 CommentsSikkimcoup, myanmar, protest, world

India has condemned the violence in Myanmar and condoled the loss of life, as it urged maximum restraint and called for the release of detained leaders. Myanmar’s military toppled the country’s government on February 1 and seized power for one year, detaining top political figures, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint. The coup sparked protests and other acts of civil disobedience, leading to the deaths of hundreds in military crackdown. The UN Security Council held closed consultations on the situation in Myanmar on Wednesday. ndia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S…

01 Apr

COVID19: Pandemic stress, boredom linked to increased smoking

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A US-based survey has revealed that stress, increased free time and feelings of boredom may have contributed to an increase in the number of cigarettes smoked per day during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, indicated that smokers who increased the number of cigarettes they smoked per day could be at greater risk of dependence and have a more difficult time quitting. "Knowing the reasons for increased tobacco use and the motivations of those who successfully quit smoking can help us identify how to better address…

01 Apr

Apple to fix battery issues in iPhone 11 via iOS 14.5 update

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Apple has announced to fix battery drain and other performance issues with iPhone 11 series devices via an upcoming iOS update. According to an Apple support document, the recalibration process will happen when you update an iPhone 11, 11 Pro, or 11 Pro Max to the upcoming iOS 14.5 update. "Recalibration for maximum capacity and peak performance capability will happen over time with regular charge cycles. If the process is successful, the recalibration message will be removed and your maximum capacity percentage will be updated," the iPhone maker said on its support page. The process is currently being tested in…

31 Mar

Mahesh Babu to play Lord Ram opposite Deepika Padukone in Ramayana 3D after Hrithik Roshan left the part?

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: Mahesh Babu to play Lord Ram opposite Deepika Padukone in Ramayana 3D after Hrithik Roshan left the part?: The era of period epics started right after Baahubali caused havoc at the box office and made producers believe that ‘To get, you have to give.’ Since then, many producers including Madhu Mantena have lined up their version of period epics and Ramayana 3D has been creating quite a buzz for a long time now. The constant name associated with the film is Deepika Padukone who will be playing the role of Sita but the big question remains on the casting…

31 Mar

Sara Ali Khan turns Cinderella and icy mint millennial bride in new pics

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Sara Ali Khan turns Cinderella and icy mint millennial bride in new picsSara Ali Khan channeled her inner Cinderella when she walked the red carpet for the 66th Filmfare Awards and the real life princess looked every bit the part. The Kedarnath actor wore a blue tulle couture gown by luxury designer brand Aadnevik and had leather and lace details around the waist, she accessorized with rings, sporting minimal, rosy make-up and had her hair secured in a low pony tail with loose strands framing her face. Sara wore silver stilettoes to complete her look. Her look was styled by…