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Almond consumption reduces healthcare costs

Almond consumption reduces healthcare costs

Funded by the Almond Board of California, recent research by Tufts University shows that eating 42.5 grams of almonds each day may help reduce healthcare costs associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) among US consumers. The objective of this study was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of almond consumption in preventing coronary heart disease through changes in LDL cholesterol levels in the U.S. population. The researchers developed a model to assess the relationship between eating 42.5g of almonds per day versus no almond intake. Based on these analyses, researchers concluded that consuming 42.5g of almonds per day is a cost-effective strategy for…
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50K Kiranas join hands with Flipkart’s delivery network

50K Kiranas join hands with Flipkart’s delivery network

As everyone is gearing up for the festive season, there are over 50,000 Kiranas across the country joining hands with Flipkart to deliver millions of shipments across the country. This includes thousands of small retailers from the state who have joined Flipkart’s Kirana program and will play a crucial role in the upcoming Big Billion Days in safely serving shipments to lakhs of Flipkart consumers. The Kirana program has transformed the lives of thousands of kiranas from the state and across India who are now able to supplement their income and also upskill themselves in handling customers in a safe…
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Flipkart’s pan-India supply chain expansion

Flipkart’s pan-India supply chain expansion

Flipkart has expanded its supply chain across the country in an aim to cater to the growing needs of consumers coming online and to support market access for lakhs of MSMEs, Sellers, Artisans & Kiranas. It has increased its last-mile reach with more than 3,000 facilities across the country. This expansion will also help lakhs of sellers, MSMEs and artisans from smaller towns to connect with a pan-India consumer base through Flipkart’s supply chain. This massive infrastructure investment is aimed at bringing the festive cheer to Bharat consumers’ doorstep ahead of the festive season and BBD (the Big Billion Days)…
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The Gully Boy actor, Ranveer Singh’s music label releases a rap song on sexual violence against women

The Gully Boy actor, Ranveer Singh’s music label releases a rap song on sexual violence against women

In the wake of the Hathras case, Ranveer Singh’s music label IncInk has come up with a new hip hop song on sexual abuse.  The song has been titled Black, it has been written and sung by Spitfire aka Nitin Mishra, a 21-year-old rapper, who shot to fame with the song Asli Hip Hop from the movie Gully Boy. “Spitfire aka Nitin Mishra was 19 years old when he heard about the Kathua rape case. Nitin cried, and immediately after, he wrote and recorded Black…The victim’s names have changed, but the brutalities are the same,” reads the description on IncInk’s…
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PM launches Jan Andolan for Covid19 awareness

PM launches Jan Andolan for Covid19 awareness

The Covid19 awareness campaign (Jan Andolan) launched by the Prime Minister with a tweet this morning was supported by the people of Assam from all spheres today. Eminent personalities of state hail the initiatives taken by the central government. On this occasion noted film actor Adil Hussain urged the people to wear mask, maintain social distance to keep the Coronavirus at a bay as the lockdown has been relaxed by the government but the society is not free from the virus. He further asked people to follow all the guidelines given by the health department to keep themselves free from…
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‘Shaping young leaders and NEP,2020’

‘Shaping young leaders and NEP,2020’

Dr.Himangshu Rai, Director, IIM - Indore, addressed students on “Shaping Young Leaders”and Dr.(Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal , Secretary General, AIU on “NEP 2020: Giving wings to the students”in the 3rd Day of the  4th UG Orientation programme on 9 October 2020 held online at Royal Global University.Prof.S.P.Singh, Vice Chancellor, welcomed the esteemed speakers, students and parents of the new batch and envisioned them having an invigorating sessions with both voracious speakers and take home valuable lessons. Dr. Rai, an erudite speaker, started on a very positive note of students being sacrosanct to dreams; identifying potentials in self and owe it to…
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Seven Indians kidnapped in Libya, govt in touch with country’s authorities to secure their release

 Seven Indians, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, were kidnapped in Libya last month and India is in touch with authorities in the African nation to secure their release, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. The Indians were kidnapped at a place called Asshwerif on 14 September when they were on their way to the Tripoli airport to catch a flight to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a media briefing. "The government is in touch with their family members and would like to assure them that we are making all possible…
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Actor Yash starts shooting for KGF 2

Actor Yash starts shooting for KGF 2

On Thursday Yash announced that he has resumed shooting for KGF 2. While sharing a photo on Instagram, the actor wrote, “Waves can’t be stopped but you can learn to sail..After a long break.. Rocky sets sail from today.”  Along with the world the production of KGF 2 came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon after the government eased the restrictions around film shooting director Prasanth Neel resumed the shoot . The filmmakers began the final stretch of the shoot with actors Prakash Raj and Malavika in the last week of August. Prakash Raj is the new…
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Amway’s Artistry Signature Select Personalized Serum

Amway’s Artistry Signature Select Personalized Serum

Amway India introduced a personalized skincare solution with Artistry Signature Select Personalized Serum. Artistry’s new launch marks its entry into the personalized skincare segment in the country. Artistry Signature Select Personalized Serum is a first of its kind skin care solution in the Indian beauty industry. The product comes with one base serum and five amplifiers, created to address five top skin concerns.  Artistry’s Signature Select Personalized Serum is the perfect option for consumers looking to tackle specific skin concerns. The Artistry Signature Select Personalized Serum will be sold through Amway Direct Retailer/Amway Direct Sellers or can also be purchased through…
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Truly Wireless headphones from Sony

Truly Wireless headphones from Sony

Sony India launched a new truly wireless headphone in India - WF-H800.  WF-H800 truly wireless headphones in Black colour are exclusively available on Flipkart and on select Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive) in India from 24 September at the best buy price of Rs 14,990. The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) reproduces digital music files with rich, natural sound and helps in restoring the details of the high-range sound lost in compression. The WF-H800 are ergonomically designed in Tri-hold structure to contact with three different points on the ear for a secure and comfortable fit.…
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