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16 Dec

Special offer from Vi and Bajaj Finance

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Vi, the newest telecom brand in India and Bajaj Finance Ltd, the lending and investment arm of Bajaj Finserv Group have entered into a strategic partnership to facilitate easy access to smartphones at affordable EMIs, along with 6 months and 1-year pre-paid plans from Vi. The partnership unlocks ease of 4G access for Vi customers, by enabling them to get a smartphone of their choice and an annual or half-yearly Vi prepaid recharge plan at zero down payment and Easy EMIs. The EMI will be calculated basis the total billed amount including the price of the smartphone and the recharge.…

15 Dec

PM Modi says farmers surrounding Delhi have been misguided; blames Opposition

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday blamed the opposition for the ongoing stir by thousands of farmers, who have been protesting the three new farm laws by camping near Delhi’s borders, saying they have been misled. “People who are sitting in the Opposition and misleading farmers today were in the favour of these farm reforms during their government. They could not make a decision during their government. Today when the nation has taken a historical step then these people are misleading farmers,” PM Modi said. PM Modi was addressing the public after laying the foundation stone for a desalination plant and a…

15 Dec

Actress Anushka Sharma talks about caring for her baby more than herself in new ad, shares her pregnancy journey

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Anushka Sharma is pregnant with her first baby and was seen shooting for multiple commercial last month. She has now shared the first advert on Instagram, one for a pregnancy self-test kit. In the video, Anushka is seen looking gorgeous and radiant as she talks about how her life has changed since she got pregnant. She is seen listening to music when she feels the baby kick. Anushka realises the baby is hungry and talks about how she has started putting his/her needs above her own. She says that her mother used to tell her how she will know selfless…

15 Dec

IHCL’s Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa

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Taj, Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL) iconic brand, opened Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling. The resort is situated in the world-renowned Makaibari Tea Estate, founded in 1859, and home to the world’s first tea factory. With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have six hotels in West Bengal including three under development. Mr Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Indian Hotels Company, said, “IHCL has put many destinations like Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala on the tourism map. Taj Chia Kutir & Resort is a welcome addition to our existing hotels in the magnificent Himalayas.” Nestled…

15 Dec

Blenders Pride gets 3 awards

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It is a great moment for Pernod Ricard India to celebrate the recognition for Seagram’s Blenders Pride at three of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions. Blenders Pride has received the Gold Award at Monde Selection 2020, Gold Medal at The Fifty Best, and Bronze Medal at London Spirits Competition 2020. A premium Indian whisky launched in 1995, Seagram’s Blenders Pride is blended from Indian grain spirit and Scottish malt with no artificial flavouring. This premium whisky is the result of 160 years of a great tradition of blending fine whiskies. The brand’s attributes – no artificial flavours, consistent quality…

15 Dec

After posing pregnant, Actor Kareena Kapoor says she wants Jacqueline Fernandez’s ‘bod’

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Kareena Kapoor Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez had a fun exchange on social media about Kareena’s pregnancy and Jacqueline’s looks. The two recently bonded in Dharamshala, where Jacqueline was shooting for Bhoot Police with Kareena’s husband, Saif Ali Khan. On Monday, Kareena took to Instagram to share a picture of herself on the sets of an ad shoot, her pregnant belly prominently displayed. Jacqueline reposted the picture on Instagram Stories, and wrote, “OMG Soooo Inspiring!!!” Kareena, however, shared Jacqueline’s post, and wrote, “But I want your bod Jack,” and added a bunch of heart emojis. Saif and Kareena announced her second…

14 Dec

Anil Kapoor realises his dream, says: ‘I wished that someday I could also post pictures showing off my biceps like people do’

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Anil Kapoor realises his dream, says: ‘I wished that someday I could also post pictures showing off my biceps like people do’Anil Kapoor underwent a drastic transformation this year when he achieved his dream of having a body which could give a newbie some tough competition. The actor has now shared a post about the dream of posting his pictures on social media where he could show-off his physique and how his wish had finally come true. Sharing two pictures of himself showing off his biceps, Anil wrote on Instagram, “We all dream of someday…someday we will do this, someday…

14 Dec

Shah Rukh Khan celebrates wife Gauri’s win: ‘At least someone in the house is winning awards’

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Shah Rukh Khan celebrates wife Gauri’s win: ‘At least someone in the house is winning awards’Actor Shah Rukh Khan took to the social media to celebrate the win of wife Gauri Khan on Monday. Gauri won an award by Architectural Digest, and said she was excited to win the trophy.“I am thrilled to be a part of the AD100 list, and to receive this trophy! Thank you @ArchDigestIndia,” the interior designer wrote. Sharing the post on Twitter, Shah Rukh wrote, “Chalo ghar mein kisi ko toh award mil rahein hain!!! (Atleast someone is winning awards in the house).”Shah Rukh is…

14 Dec

Thousands of iPhones looted, violence cost us Rs 440 crore: Wistron

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The Taiwan-based manufacturing plant, Wistron, which primarily manufactures iPhones in India was vandalised by its own employees over payment issues. The Wistron plant, which is situated in Karnataka’s Narsapura was ransacked by the employees for not paying the salary that was promised to them. Now as per the latest report, during the violence thousands of iPhones were stolen and the property was damaged, which led to a total loss of around Rs 437 crore. As per a Times of India report, it was reported that thousands of iPhones were looted and Wistron’s factory equipment was destroyed during the attack, the…

14 Dec

Actor Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone wish Meghna Gulzar on her birthday, send their love

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Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt took to their respective Instagram Stories to wish director Meghna Gulzar on her birthday. The Raazi and Chhapaak turned a year older on Sunday. Sharing a picture from the sets of their 2018 film Raazi, Alia wrote: “Happy bday Megs!! I hope you’re having the bestest day with beer and peanuts love you loads!!!” The picture showed them discussing a scene from the film. Deepika, who worked with Meghna in Chhapaak made on the issue of acid attacks on women, wrote with a picture of Meghna: “Happy Birthday Hope you’re having the best day ever…