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27 May

Tata group targets on acquiring Curefit.

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With an eye on expanding its online universe, Tata group is now looking to acquire health and fitness startup Curefit, according to a report by Economic Times quoting sources. This comes after the conglomerate acquired majarority stocks in big basket and online pharmacy 1mg. The company which has raised Rs 3,033 crore and is valued at Rs 5,819 crore has had investments from Temasek, Kalaari Capital, Accel and others. This deal would help Tata Group build a salt-steel digital ecosystem of businesses pitting itself against Reliance Industries Ltd and its suite of digital businesses. Tata is also planning to bring on board, founder…

27 May

Sony announces 2 new microphones

editor0 CommentsNorth EastECM-LV1, ECM-W2BT, SONY

Sony India brought two new microphones with the launch of ECM-W2BT Multi Interface Shoe compatible wireless microphone and ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone. From 26 May onwards, the new ECM-W2BT and ECM-LV1 microphones will be available across all Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, www.ShopatSC.com portal and major electronic stores across India at MRP of Rs 16,990 and Rs 2,090 respectively. Wireless high-quality audio recording (with lower noise and stable connection) is possible with the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, especially when paired with the ECM-LV1 stereo lavalier microphone and one of Sony’s cameras with digital audio compatibility. This combination offers the perfect…

27 May

KFC delivers with 4X Safety Promise

editor0 CommentsBusiness4X Safety Promise, KFC

KFC India has upgraded its standards of safety and hygiene with more focus on Screening, Sanitization, Social Distancing and Contactless service. Ensuring customers have easy access to their hot & fresh KFC favourites, KFC India operates Contactless Delivery & Contactless Takeaway. Customers can visit www.online.kfc.co.in or download the KFC App and get the KFC Bucket. KFC’s 4X Safety Promise: (i) Screening - Regular temperature screening takes place for all team members, including delivery riders. Anyone with symptoms as cold, cough, etc. is encouraged to stay at home until they get better. (ii) Sanitization - Intensified sanitization of all surfaces, including…

27 May

ICICI Pru Life’s ‘Product of the Year 2021’

editor0 CommentsBusinessGuaranteed Pension Plan, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Product of the Year – Retirement and Pension Plans

An innovative retirement solution has been launched by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance by combining two variants of its popular ‘Guaranteed Pension Plan’. It offers a guaranteed return on investments. This solution provides customers with increasing regular income that doubles after five years and triples after the 11th year, thereby shielding them against the rising cost of living. The pandemic has made customers appreciate the importance of financial planning, and this is specially so for life after retirement. The customer-centric retirement or annuity products offered by the Company have enabled it to grow the annuity business segment by 120% in FY2021.…

27 May

Stephen Hawking’s works to be kept in perpetuity at Cambridge University library

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastinternational, science, Stephen Hawking

Prof Stephen Hawking's scientific papers and personal possessions are to be saved for the nation. The objects include childhood letters, scripts from his TV appearances and Prof Hawking's ground-breaking research into black holes. The 10,000-page archive will be kept in perpetuity at Cambridge University library. His office will be reconstructed in the Science Museum next year and selected highlights will go on display. Prof Hawking's son, Tim, said that the family was delighted that his body of work and memories of his life were being safeguarded for future generations. "Our father would be really pleased," he said. "It was really…

27 May

University of Oxford finds lung damages of COVID-19 patients more than three months after leaving hospital

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid-19, Health, lungs, Oxford University, Uk

Researchers in the UK have identified persistent damage to lungs in COVID-19 patients at least three months after they were discharged from hospital, and in some cases the duration is even longer. The study, conducted by Sheffield and Oxford researchers using a cutting-edge method of imaging, said the damage was not detected by routine CT scans and clinical tests, and the patients would consequently normally be told their lungs are normal. Early research by the team has shown that patients who have not been hospitalised with COVID-19 but who are experiencing long-term breathlessness may have similar damage in their lungs,…

27 May

Countries to approach tourism post-pandemic: Here are the Countries that are set to reopen

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health, TravelBusiness, Covid-19, Health, international, tourism, travel

The rollout of vaccines against COVID-19 is giving government officials in many countries new confidence to welcome visitors. The World Travel & Tourism Council estimates that the sector lost nearly $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs last year. Airlines alone lost $126 billion last year and are on track to lose another $48 billion this year, according to their largest trade group. “Summer is a strong season for most markets, particularly Europe and the U.K. We really hope to see restrictions ease,” said Virginia Messina, interim leader of the World Travel & Tourism Council. The patchwork of rules around the…

27 May

Fugitive Mehul Choksi captured in Dominica

editor0 CommentsBusinessantigua, Business, crime, dominica, INDIA, Mehul Choksi

Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Dominica has brought relief to the family, his lawyer Vijay Aggarwal said Thursday. Vijay said the family was relieved the fugitive diamond trader was safe. “Efforts are on to speak to him so that we can know how he was taken to Dominica,” He added Choksi had been missing from his home in Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean nation of which he has been a citizen since early 2018. According to sources, Choksi was caught by the local police of Dominica on Wednesday night while trying to flee to Cuba in a boat. Sources said the…

26 May

Follow these precautions recommended by NDMA to stay safe from Cyclone Yaas

editor0 CommentsHealthCyclone, INDIA, west bengal, Yaas

Some coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal have been flooded, other areas experienced heavy rainfall. In the wake of this, it is important to take some precautions even while staying indoors, to avoid any mishap. Here is what National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) advises: *Switch off electrical mains, gas supply *Keep doors and windows shut *Keep your mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity, use SMS *Prepare an emergency kit with essential items for safety and survival. *Keep your documents and valuables in waterproof containers. *Listen to radio or transistor to keep yourself updated. *Rely on official warning. *Drink boiled…

26 May

India has become the second country after the United States to cross 20 crore cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage.

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"India is the second country after the USA to achieve this coverage in just 130 days. The US took 124 days to reach the 20 crore mark," Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. Meanwhile, a study conducted by a private healthcare facility in Delhi has found that vaccines were found to be effective in combating the mutated variants of coronavirus and guarding against severe infection, hospitalisation and even death. There have been reported cases of infections after partial or complete vaccination occurring in some people. There have also been instances where people have succumbed to the virus after being…