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Sony WH-1000XM5, the successor to the popular and best-selling WH-1000XM4 was launched in India recently. The new wireless headphones from Sony bring a new design and industry-leading noise-canceling experience. The biggest change with WH-1000XM5 comes in the form of a complete redesign and looks distinct from the previous 1000X series. The headband of WH-1000XM5 is thinner than its predecessor and there is a single stem now holding the ear cups at both sides. This redesign makes WH-1000XM5 more comfortable to wear but does impact the mobility offered by XM4s. The minimalism and refined design mean the ear pads are a…

The IT capital of India, Bengaluru, held its first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting. The meeting marks the start of discussions under the Finance Track of India’s G20 Presidency, which would is jointly hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of India from 13-15th December 2022. The G20 Finance Track, led by Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of G20 countries, focuses on global macroeconomic and financial issues and provides an effective forum for global economic discourse and policy coordination. The G20 Finance track which remains as the backbone of G20, is quintessential to…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/Kotak) in association with METRO Cash & Carry India, India’s leading organized wholesaler and food specialist today launched a new co-branded Credit Card–‘METRO Kotak Credit Card’.This cardwill provide easy, interest-free credit facility,for up to 48 days to over 3 million registered METRO India customers. The card has been launched on the RuPay network. METRO’s customer base includessmall traders, Kirana owners,MSMEs, small restaurants, HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Caterers) players,offices, companies, institutions, as well as self-employed professionals. The new METRO Kotak Credit Card can be used across METRO’s network of 31 wholesale distribution centers (stores) located in 21…

The National Skill Training Institutes, which are premier institutes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has initiated the ISRO Technical Training Programme in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Trivandrum in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Karmayogi Mission, a capacity building initiative aimed at upgrading the skills of government personnel while further contributing to his vision of increasing India's share in the global space industry. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to upskill technical employees at the Department of Space (ISRO), and…

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, will be increasing the prices of its commercial vehicles up to 2% from January 2023.While the price increase will vary as per individual model and variant, it will be applicable across the entire range of commercial vehicles. The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs, but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike.

Nearly 2 out of 3 Men (65%) take Investment decisions largely independently, but only a minority (44%) of women do so, revealed the DSP Winvestor Pulse 2022 Study. DSP Mutual Fund unveiled the findings of the DSP Winvestor Pulse 2022 Survey in association with research agency YouGov, highlighting investment behavior among women and men and the differences in their attitudes and involvement while making investment decisions. The study found that a much higher proportion of men (40%) as compared to women (27%) take entirely independent investment decisions (without consulting a professional advisor). Among those who take investment decisions along with…

Sony Sports Network, the official broadcaster of WWE in India, launches its new BLOCKBUSTER campaign, ‘WWE, 100% Shudh Sports Entertainment’ featuring WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre along with South Superstar Karthi and Bollywood Superstar John Abraham. Conceptualized in-house, Sony Sports Network has rolled out an epic campaign to engage viewers and strengthen their connection with the biggest sports entertainment property. The new campaign not only promises 100% shudh sports entertainment but also aims to thrill viewers with WWE’s extraordinary blockbuster entertainment. Sony Sports Network has launched two versions of the film, each of which will cater to the Hindi-speaking and South…

The first meeting of the G-20 Finance and Deputy Chief of Central Banks (FCBD) concluded in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru on Wednesday. During the meeting, India presented its priorities to address the challenges facing the global economy, which received full support from the member countries. The two-day meeting focused on the Finance Track agenda under India's G-20 chairmanship was jointly organized by the Ministryof Finance and the ReserveBank of India. On the second day of the meeting, three sessions were held on Wednesday, in whichmainly three agendas were discussed. During the meeting, fruitful discussions were held on three important agendas…

Representatives of the Development Working Group of the G20 discussed accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in Mumbai on Tuesday. The meeting began with a video message by Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Discussions included proposed high-level principles, and the immediate development impact of current disruptions in food, energy, and financial markets. Also focused on India’s priorities related to accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals, lifestyle for the environment, and data for development. The delegates who came to Mumbai for the Development Working Group meeting were enthralled by the display of the culture, tradition, and heritage of Maharashtra. After…

Corteva Agriscience, a global pure-play agriculture company, launched its Novixid herbicide to manage weeds in rice fields. The product’s fast-acting formula ensures a healthy crops by minimizing crop weed competition resulting in increased productivity and farmer profitability. Rice growers face many challenges, and weeds present a significant challenge as they compete for the same nutrition and resources young rice plants need. The Novixid rice herbicide’s unique combination of Rinskor active has proven very beneficial in weed management. The product effectively controls weeds that are tolerant to ALS (Acetolactate synthase), ACCase ( Acetyl- coenzyme A carboxylase), and HPPD ( Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase)…