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02 Aug

Meta begins blocking news in Canada in response to new law

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Meta has begun removing news content from Facebook and Instagram in Canada, with the social media giant saying Tuesday that tech companies will have to negotiate funding news organizations to host their content in response to a recently passed law in the country. As a result of the move — which Meta previously said would happen before the law takes effect — Canadian users of Meta will no longer be able to click on links to news articles posted on Facebook and Instagram. The changes began Tuesday and will roll out gradually in the coming weeks, Meta spokesman Andy Stone…

01 Aug

Chandrayaan-3 Leaves Earth’s Orbit, Next Stop Moon

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said late on Monday night (July 31, 2023) that Chandrayaan-3, which was successfully launched from Sriharikota two weeks ago, has completed its orbit around the Earth and is now heading towards the moon to start the next phase. Mission. The lunar injection took place between midnight and 12.30 am on Monday, according to official confirmation. After translunar entered orbit, ISRO announced the news via Twitter, "Chandrayaan-3 mission: Chandrayaan-3 orbits the Earth and heads towards the moon. Performing a successful perigee-firing on ISTRAC, ISRO entered the spacecraft into translunar orbit. As soon as it lands…

01 Aug

Bhumi Pednekar joins Jio MAMI as brand ambassador

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Actor Bhumi Pednekar has joined Dimension Mumbai as the brand ambassador for this year's Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Dimension Mumbai is a Mumbai-themed short film competition sidebar at the festival. The category was launched in 2009 by Jaya Bachchan as a message of Mumbai. For its latest edition, Dimension Mumbai is taking submissions from filmmakers aged 18-25 years. The call for entries opened on July 27 and will remain open until August 31. Speaking about the association, Bhumi Pednekar said in a statement, “I am thrilled to be a part of Dimension Mumbai this year. It is an incredible…

31 Jul

‘What is a Trishul doing inside Masjid?’ UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s big statement on Gyanvapi dispute

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke about the Gyanvapi mosque case and asked what Trishul (trishul) was doing on the mosque premises. He said Muslim petitioners should come forward with a proposal to right a "historical wrong". The comments came days after the Allahabad High Court reserved its verdict till August 3 in a petition challenging a district court order directing the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a survey to determine whether the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi was built on the temple. Talking to the news agency ANI, Adityanath said the government wants to solve long-standing problems.…

31 Jul

Sonam Kapoor becomes the face for hair care brand Kérastase

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French luxury hair care brand, Kérastase is happy to announce Sonam Kapoor as their brand ambassador in India! The Bollywood star, known for her impeccable fashion choices, looks radiant in her new hair campaign with the brand! "For me, self-care is something I've always believed in! When you're traveling, working, and trying to play multiple roles at the same time, it's very important to make sure you're investing in the right kind of care. Kérastase is a brand with which I am deeply resonated. It's not just for innovative luxury hair products but also for the message they send to…

29 Jul

I-T searches Haier offices in Noida, Mumbai and Pune

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The raids are linked to suspected "large-scale tax evasion," the same report said. The Chinese consumer durables company, which has a strong presence in India including refrigerators and washing machines, has set a target of Rs 6,000 crore in 2022 and Rs 10,000 crore in the next two years. In April, Satish NS, President, Haier India, said, "We have one of the largest manufacturing hubs for all domestic supplies in the country as well as expanding our export base. Product innovation and customer-centricity are rooted in the principles of our growth trajectory and so we are focused on bringing best-in-class…

28 Jul

LIC announces the launch of the Jeevan Kiran plan

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced a new life insurance plan called 'LIC Jeevan Kiran', which provides both life cover and refund of premium. The plan caters to customers aged 18 to 65 years. Under this policy, policyholders have the freedom to choose policy tenures between 10 and 40 years based on their specific financial goals and requirements.Also, they have the flexibility to opt for a single premium payment or regular premium payments over the policy term. The minimum installment premium is ₹3,000 for regular premium policies and ₹30,000 for single premium policies. The policy has two optional…

27 Jul

Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56

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Irish singer Sinead O'Connor died on Wednesday at the age of 56. The news of his death was announced through a statement released by the singer's friends although the reasons behind it are still unclear. A statement released by the singer's family and reported by the BBC on Wednesday said, “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy during this difficult time," Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar responded to news of the singer's death, he wrote on Twitter, “Really sorry to hear of the…

27 Jul

Orika Spices appoints Malaika Arora as the brand ambassador

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Orika, a modern artisan spice brand based at Paras Spices, has announced a strategic partnership with Malaika Arora as its brand ambassador for the next two years. The collaboration aims to highlight Orica's dedication to providing flavor, source and grade spices while staying true to the core principles of sustainability and encouraging the joy of gourmet cooking at home. The initial month-long brand campaign featured a short audio-visual clip depicting a scene where Malaika's friends are planning to go out for lunch, where she plans to surprise them with a gourmet meal prepared by her within an hour. Orika's use…

26 Jul

Ayushmann Khurrana finally reveals his look in Dream Girl 2

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Ayushmann Khurrana has finally given his fans the first hint of Pooja from his upcoming film, Dream Girl 2. The actor took to social media on July 25 to share a new poster of the film. In the poster, Ayushmann looks like a glamorous woman as he sees his true self in the mirror. He captioned the post, "Yeh toh sirf pehli jhalak hai. Objects in the mirror are more khoobsurat than they appear! 😉❤️" Check out the poster here: Directed by Raj Shandilya, Dream Girl 2 is the second installment in the franchise. However, the sequel introduces the audience…