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04 Dec

Average diabetes control level decreases in Kolkata

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The average HbA1C level - the best indicator of a patient’s long-term blood sugar control, stood at 7.96% in September 2020, registering an improvement over the last year for people living with diabetes in Kolkata, according to a second-year report of Impact India: 1000-day Challenge by Novo Nordisk Education Foundation. The latest findings of the India Diabetes Care Index (IDCI) suggest that glycosylated haemoglobin or HbA1c level has decreased from 8.24% to 7.96% in Kolkata since 2018. The HbA1c is the best-recommended indicator of long-term blood sugar control and gives average blood sugar control for 3 months. The effective management…

04 Dec

The Cool New Imperial Blue

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Seagram’s Imperial Blue, one of the most iconic brands in the industry launched its Cool New Blue packaging. This transformation is going to be a delight for whisky consumers. Imperial Blue is revered by millions across the country. Through the years, it is known to deliver clutter breaking minimalistic packaging which has been loved by the consumers, evident from the fact that it’s the destination brand driving the category growth. The new design further enhances the distinct imagery that the brand has been known for. The new royal blue outer packaging has a remarkable premium appearance and the newly designed…

04 Dec

Denim brand SIN teams up with 2 clubs

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SIN, one of the most loved youth’s fashion denim brands in the country, announced its association with two out of the eleven teams in the ongoing edition of India’s largest football league; namely ATK Mohun Bagan FC and Hyderabad FC. The partnerships mark the brand’s maiden association with the teams ahead of Season 2020- 2021 and represent its deep connect with Young India. SIN is a brand that oozes youthful energy and zeal and is all about celebrating synergy which is synonymous with sports in today’s world and aims to further propagate this ideal through its esteemed collaboration with the…

03 Dec

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah makes it to top five TV shows; Anupamaa continues to rule the TRP chart

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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah makes it to top five TV shows; Anupamaa continues to rule the TRP chart TV shows Imli and Yeh Hai Chahtein have slipped from the TRP chart this week. Instead, popular old shows are back on track. Starting with the most watched show on television, Anupamaa continues to be loved by the audience. Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey's new show has garnered much success and received many accolades in no time. It has trumped the most popular show on the small screen, Kundali Bhagya.Kundali Bhagya is the second most watched show after Anupamaa. For a…

03 Dec

Kangana Ranaut-Diljit Dosanjh fight turns ugly: She calls him Karan Johar’s pet, he says she has no ‘tameez’

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Kangana Ranaut-Diljit Dosanjh fight turns ugly: She calls him Karan Johar’s pet, he says she has no ‘tameez’Kangana Ranaut has hit back at Diljit Dosanjh after he tweeted against her for commenting on an elderly Sikh woman who had joined the farmers’ protests. Kangana called Diljit Karan Johar’s pet and denied tweeting about Mahinder Kaur. After Diljit Dosanjh’s tweet criticising Kangana Ranaut, she too has responded with barbed words. Kangana took to Twitter on Thursday, calling Diljit filmmaker Karan Johar’s pet and herself a lioness. “Ooo Karan johar ke paltu, jo dadi Saheen Baag mein apni citizenship keliye protest kar…

03 Dec

Masaba Gupta shares throwback pic with Hrithik Roshan: ‘Insisted my mother take me to meet him else I won’t eat my food’

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Masaba Gupta shares throwback pic with Hrithik Roshan: ‘Insisted my mother take me to meet him else I won’t eat my food’Masaba Gupta was a big Hrithik Roshan fan when she was a teenager. She has shared a throwback photo of the two from 20 years ago, even before the release of Hrithik’s debut movie, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.Actor-fashion designer Masaba Gupta has shared a throwback post from her fangirling days. The photo, clicked more than 20 years ago, shows Masaba as a teenager, posing next to actor Hrithik Roshan. Masaba said the photo was clicked before the release of…

03 Dec

Inside Aditya Narayan, Shweta Agarwal wedding reception: Newly-weds take to the dance floor, Bharti Singh, Govinda attend

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Inside Aditya Narayan, Shweta Agarwal wedding reception: Newly-weds take to the dance floor, Bharti Singh, Govinda attend Inside Aditya Narayan, Shweta Agarwal wedding reception: The happy couple was seen dancing to Bollywood numbers and was joined by Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Govinda with his family. After a low-key wedding with just family and close friends, Aditya Narayan and Shweta Agarwal were joined by celebrities from TV and Bollywood as they hosted a grand wedding reception. Dressed in a black tuxedo, Aditya looked quite dashing as he was joined by his bride, looking gorgeous in a floor-length red ensemble. She…

03 Dec

Will have good communication with India, China on its plan to build dam over Brahmaputra river

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China on Thursday played down its plan to build a major dam in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, saying there is no need to have “any anxiety over the project and Beijing will continue to have “good communication” with lower riparian states - India and Bangladesh.” China’s plan to build the dam over Brahmaputra river, reportedly at Medog in Tibet, which borders Arunachal Pradesh, was disclosed by Yan Zhiyong, chairman of the Power Construction Corp of China, at a conference recently. The over 3,800-km-long Brahmaputra, one of the longest rivers in the world passes through China,…

03 Dec

Prepared to face China and challenges arising from Covid-19, says Navy chief Karambir Singh

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China’s attempts to change the status quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the Covid-19 pandemic complicated the security situation, with the Indian Navy deploying its P-8 Poseidon aircraft and Heron drones for surveillance on the northern frontiers, naval chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Thursday. Singh told the annual news conference ahead of the Navy Day on December 4 that air power at sea is an essential component of naval operations and the Indian Navy is committed to acquiring a third aircraft carrier, a move that would also be in line with the country’s ambition of becoming…

03 Dec

Suresh Raina Leads Tributes For Major Dhyan Chand On His 41st Death Anniversary

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Former Indian drummer Suresh Raina paid tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on his 41st death anniversary. Dhyan Chand was the top scorer at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, with 14 goals to his name. He further led India to three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. “In remembrance of Major Dhyan Chand on his death anniversary. His contribution to hockey will always be remembered, ”reads Raina’s tweet. India’s 8-1 triumph over Germany in the Berlin Olympic final in 1936 was led by a fine performance from the legendary hockey player, who became the top scorer with…