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15 Oct

HCCB introduces ‘work from home’ policy

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HCCB, one of India’s top FMCG companies, has rolled out a ‘work from home’ policy for employees. The policy will span the period post-pandemic, such that employees can choose to permanently work-from-home, provided they do not need to be physically present at the work location (factory, sales etc.). As a first step, the company has started delivering ergonomically designed chairs from its office to the eligible employees, working out of its headquarters in Bengaluru, to their homes, on request. Those working in other cities have the option to purchase work chairs. Recognizing the need for uninterrupted internet connectivity, HCCB will…

15 Oct

Life Skills Program in Sikkim

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RB, under its flagship Dettol ‘Banega Swasth India’ in partnership with Primus Partners launched a unique life skills program for kids, “Birds and Bees Talk” (BBT). The curriculum was launched for children between the ages of 10-19 in Sikkim in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Prem Sing Tamang, Education Minister Shri Kunga Nima Lepcha, Health Minister Dr Mani Kumar Sharma, Education Secretary Shri Anil Raj Rai, Social Justice & Welfare Secretary Shri Tshewang Gyachho, Addl. Chief Secretary Shri GP Upadhyaya and Health PS Shri Kareti Sreenivasulu. A letter of Intent (LoI) was also signed on the occasion. This comprehensive…

15 Oct

Singer-actor Aditya Narayan to tie the knot with Shweta Agarwal

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Aditya Narayan is all prepared to seal the deal with his long-lasting sweetheart Shweta Agarwal. Aditya and Shweta, who shared screen space in Shaapit, will get tied in a tangle before the current year's over. Aditya told Times of India that he is happy to “have found my soulmate in her.” The singer said, “I met Shweta on the sets of Shaapit and we hit it off instantly. Slowly and gradually, I realised I was head-over-heels in love and started pursuing her. Initially, she wanted to be ‘just friends’, because we were both very young and needed to focus on…

14 Oct

3 Arrested For Obtaining Rs 2 Crore Loan With Forged Papers

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Three people, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly obtaining a loan of over Rs 2 crore by using forged property documents, police said on Wednesday.Two of the accused have been identified as Rohit Bhutan and Subhash Bhutan, they said. According to police, Rohit and the other accused, residents of Preet Vihar in east Delhi, availed a loan of Rs 2,55,60,613 from the complainant company. "The loan was availed by the accused against creation of equitable mortgage of a property at Preet Vihar with averment being the absolute owner of the property and it is free from all the…

14 Oct

Farm leaders walk out of talks called by Centre, demand minister’s presence, tear copies of farm Laws.

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A meeting of 30 protesting farmers' groups from Punjab with the government regarding the contentious farm bills ended abruptly today over the absence of the Union minister for agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar. The Centre had called the meeting and the farmers' groups had finally decided yesterday that they would attend.The meeting was attended by the agriculture secretary, but the farmers demanded the presence of the minister. Upset over his absence, the farmers started raising slogans inside the ministry and tore up copies of the contentious farm laws. They also said their agitation against the new laws will continue. Prime Minister…

14 Oct

Arunachal Pradesh and Dettol introduces a unique programe

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Under its flagship Dettol ‘Banega Swasth India’ in partnership with Primus Partners, RB launched a unique life skills program for kids, ‘Birds and Bees Talk’ (BBT). This comprehensive sexuality education curriculum will help to make children informed with the help of accurate, fact-based and age-appropriate information on growing up, sexuality and life skills amongst adolescent kids. The curriculum was launched for children between the ages of 10-19 in Arunachal Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, Education Minister Shri Taba Tedir, Chief Secretary Shri Naresh Kumar and Education Secretary Smt. Niharika Rai. Under this curriculum, teachers from…

14 Oct

Daughter of Aamir Khan Ira reveals she has depression

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Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira has said that she is suffering from clinical depression. Aamir Khan's daughter from his former wife Reena Dutta, Ira posted an Instagram video on World Mental Health Day to share her condition. Ira captioned the video, “A lot has been going on, a lot of people have a lot to say. Things are really confusing and stressful and simple and okay but not okay and… life altogether. There’s no way to say it all in one go. But I’d like to think I’ve figured some stuff out, or at least figured out how to make it…

13 Oct

The Professor negotiates with Ayyan Mani in this fun crossover, Money Heist vs Serious Men

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The Professor in Money Heist is probably the best negotiator we’ve seen on screen in recent times. He is known as the master of manipulation, he managed to outwit every cop coming his way, be it, Raquel Murillo or Alicia Sierra. But what if he has to get the better of Ayyan Mani from Serious Men? Netflix India recently released a video where Álvaro Morte (The Professor) is trying to convince Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Ayyan Mani) to join his gang. Álvaro’s telephonic negotiations with Raquel from Money Heist season one and two are intercut with Nawazuddin’s dialogues. Nawaz’s Ayyan Mani asks…

12 Oct

Khushbu Sundar dropped as AICC spokesperson; actress likely to join BJP today.

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Congress national spokesperson Kushboo Sundar on Monday tendered her resignation from the party, amid rumours that she’s joining the BJP. Following this, Pranav Jha, AICC secretary in-charge of Communications announced the dropping of Ms. Kushboo as spokesperson of the party with immediate effect. “Kushboo Sundar is hereby dropped as AICC spokesperson with immediate effect,” said a statement from AICC secretary in-charge of communications Pranav Jha. Speaking to Outlook, Khushbu confirmed the news and said she will be meeting JP Nadda today at 1 pm today. Asked why she was crossing over to BJP she replied, “I will let that known…

12 Oct

Governor and first lady inaugurate a Banquet Hall in Raj Bhavan

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The First Lady of Assam Prem Mukhi along with Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi inaugurated a Banquet Hall in Raj Bhavan today. A banquet hall was a long felt need for Raj Bhavan, Assam to host dignitaries of national and international eminence. Speaking at the inaugural function, the Governor termed the occasion as a proud moment for Raj Bhavan to have owned a banquet hall in its premises. He said that there was a need for a standard and a permanent banquet hall in the Raj Bhavan. He also lauded the hard work of the PWD for having completed…