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MakeMyTrip has launched Price Drop Protection, a new feature that refunds travellers the difference if their booked flight fare drops before departure. The feature is aimed at addressing fare uncertainty and encouraging travellers to book flights earlier rather than repeatedly tracking prices and delaying reservations. Available on domestic and international, one-way and round-trip flights, the feature can be opted for during booking. It starts at Rs 229 per person for domestic flights and Rs 349 for international flights. The maximum refund is capped at Rs 2,500 per person for domestic flights and Rs 3,000 for international flights. Price Drop Protection…

Dr. Moode Jayanth is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist and Robotic Cancer Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. says, Fatty liver disease, now termed metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is increasingly common even in people who do not drink alcohol. The good news is that, in most cases, early-stage fatty liver can be slowed, stabilised, and often reversed with consistent lifestyle changes. . The most effective intervention is losing weight. Research indicates that a 5% reduction in body weight lowers liver fat, a 7–10% reduction improves inflammation (MASH/NASH), and a ≥10% reduction can regress fibrosis (scarring) in many patients. A…

Coca-Cola Co. is considering filing a draft prospectus as early as December for an initial public offering of its Indian bottling subsidiary, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt., potentially paving the way for one of the country’s notable consumer-sector listings. People familiar with the matter said the company is evaluating an IPO that could raise about $1 billion and value the bottling business at approximately $10 billion. The deliberations remain ongoing, and the timing, valuation and structure of the offering could change as discussions progress. The proposed transaction is expected to consist largely of shares sold by existing investors, rather than a…

Diageo India on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive transformation of McDowell’s No.1, one of India’s largest whisky brands, marking a significant repositioning of the brand in the mass premium whisky segment. The reinvention, part of the brand’s 125-year history, combines an upgraded blend featuring extra Scotch with a redesigned bottle and contemporary visual identity. McDowell’s No.1 sells more than 30 million cases annually. The upgraded liquid blends select imported Scotch, Indian malts and premium grain spirits, matured in select oak and American barrels and blended across India and Scotland. Diageo said the blend underwent more than 100 quality checks and delivers…

Fenesta, India’s No. 1 windows and doors brand, has strengthened its presence in West Bengal with the launch of its first showroom in Jaigaon, taking its showroom presence in the state to 13. Operated by Casa Moderna, the new outlet is located on N.S Road, at the upper floor of the Royal Enfield Showroom, near Yonzon Gas Agency, Jaigaon, Alipurduar. The showroom offers Fenesta’s portfolio of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, solid panel doors and facades. The facility is designed to cater to homeowners, architects, interior designers, builders and contractors seeking high-performance, durable and design-led fenestration solutions. Saket Jain,…

Throughout the day, our skin is exposed to everything from environmental pollutants and changing weather to dust and daily stressors. Cleansing at the end of the day, therefore, becomes more than just another step in a skincare routine - it is a chance to refresh and reset.  Making that ritual a little more indulgent, Oriflame’s new Novage+ Comfort Oil-to-Milk Cleanser reimagines the everyday cleansing ritual with a gentle, nourishing approach. Created for skin that needs effective cleansing without compromising comfort, the formula effortlessly removes make-up, impurities, pollutants and SPF residue while helping maintain the skin’s natural lipid barrier. The cleanser…