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Vi curates special Rongali Bihu playlists

Vi curates special Rongali Bihu playlists

Vi in partnership with Hungama Music has curated special playlists of Assamese songs that herald the Assamese New Year. These playlists are available to all Vi customers on Hungama Music on the Vi App. Vi offers 6 monthly premium subscription of Hungama Music at no extra cost to all Vi users on Vi App. Vi customers can access the Rongali Bihu playlists containing popular Assamese songs that have been put together for their listening pleasure. Vi customers in Guwahati, Tezpur, and Jorhat can further enhance their festive joy by visiting select Vi stores in Guwahati, Tezpur and Jorhat between 11th…
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Jharkhand: Cable Car Rescue Operation Ends, 3 Dead, Over 40 Safe; Court Steps In

Jharkhand: Cable Car Rescue Operation Ends, 3 Dead, Over 40 Safe; Court Steps In

Over 40 humans who remained trapped mid-air in three cable cars in Jharkhand's Deoghar district for about 40 hours, have been rescued today in a unstable operation involving two Air Force helicopters and dozens of officials.Deoghar Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri stated the rescue operations have been carried out by way of the blended teams of the Indian Air Force, Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The dying count number in the accident climbed to three when two people, a man and a woman, fell from a helicopter whilst being rescued. The incident took area on Sunday…
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Residential real estate continues growth momentum in Q1

Residential real estate continues growth momentum in Q1

According to a report by online real estate major PropTiger.com, which is part of REA India that also owns Housing.com & Makaan.com, home sales and new launch numbers have shown a year-on-year growth in the period between January and March, 2022. The report by the Gurgaon-headquartered company shows 70,623 units were sold in Q12022 as compared to 66,176 units sold in Q12021, registering 7% YoY growth. A total of 79,532 units were launched in Q1 2022 as compared to 53,037 units in Q1 2021. Mumbai and Pune had the biggest share in housing sales, with their combined share standing at…
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Housing.com & NAREDCO survey report reveals

Housing.com & NAREDCO survey report reveals

India's leading full stack digital real estate platform Housing.com along with leading industry body NAREDCO has conducted a survey of more than 3,000 people to gauge consumer sentiments for the first half of 2022 calendar year. 'Residential Realty Consumer Sentiment Outlook (January—June 2022)' report highlighted that 47% of the consumers prefer to invest in real estate. 51% potential homebuyers feel that residential prices will rise in the coming six months. They suggested that the government should hike tax rebate on housing loans’ interest rate, reduce GST on construction materials, expand credit availability to small developers, and cut stamp duty to…
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PM Modi applauds NirogStreet in 87th Mann ki Baat

PM Modi applauds NirogStreet in 87th Mann ki Baat

India’s first and one of the world’s fastest-growing technology-led end-to-end Ayurveda doctor platforms NirogStreet has been earning accolades both in India and globally for its sustainable contributions toward the promotion of Ayurveda healthcare. NirogStreet earns a rare and cherished honor as the honorable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi recognized and applauded the work done by NirogStreet in the latest episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’. The market for medicines related to Ayurveda was around Rs 22,000 crore which has risen to Rs 1,40,000 crore because Yoga and Ayurveda are increasingly trending all over the world. NirogStreet firmly believes that the…
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Fire breaks out in Azad market area in Delhi

Fire breaks out in Azad market area in Delhi

A massive fire broke out in a few shophouses in Delhi's Azad Market area on the morning of Saturday April 9, which later spread across three buildings. The fire was brought under control. 20 fire engines reached the spot to control the fire. An information shared by the Delhi Fire Service said that five persons sustained minor injuries in the cylinder blast during the fire fighting operation and the injured are now safe and stable. A disaster management team has been called in to remove the debris from a collapsed building at the site of the fire. No casualties have…
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Celebrate Health and Well-being with Almonds

Celebrate Health and Well-being with Almonds

World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April to raise awareness around the health and well-being of people across the globe. One way of improving our general health and well-being is by incorporating mindful eating habits. Restraining from fatty, sugary fast foods and drinks and resorting to healthier meals and snacks can be the first step towards a healthy life. Almonds are a great example of such foods that have a host of health benefits. They provide vitamin E, copper, zinc, folate and iron – all of which help strengthen the immune system – and are a good source of…
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Pakistan anti-terrorism court sentences 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed in fresh cases

Pakistan anti-terrorism court sentences 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed in fresh cases

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced Lashar-e-Taiba co-founder Hafiz Saeed to 31 years in prison after he was found guilty in two separate cases of terror financing. Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is an UN-designated terrorist and one of India's most wanted. On Friday, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) decided to extend the 32-year sentence to Saeed in two FIRs registered using the Punjab Police's Counter-Terrorism Department, court docket authorities said. He further said that he was sentenced to 15.5 years and 16.5 years respectively. Following his arrest, Pakistani authorities confiscated Saeed's notable community mosques, schools, seminaries…
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ISIR makes a strategic investment in CRE Matrix

ISIR makes a strategic investment in CRE Matrix

Leading real estate consultancy firm India Sotheby’s International Realty (ISIR) announced a strategic investment in a deep analytics platform CRE Matrix with a view to increase synergies, improve data processing and sharpen analytical skills in the property market. It is among India’s top brands with a strong recall value for transparency and professionalism. The current investment will enable the company to draw on superior analytics of CRE Matrix in residential and commercial real estate, with a view to undertake more analytics-based transactions and advisory services, with offer data backed pricing to its domestic and international clients. ISIR will provide CRE…
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Tata Starbucks expands its footprint in Assam

Tata Starbucks expands its footprint in Assam

Tata Starbucks Private Limited announced the launch of its second store near the Brahmaputra River after it entered Guwahati in January 2022. The store offers more ways for customers to enjoy the signature Starbucks experience. The store overlooking the Brahmaputra takes its design inspiration from the magnificent river. The interior is completely camouflaged by the surroundings to provide the customers with an immersive experience. The pattern on the bar tiles mimics the reflection of water and the ceiling design above echoes the structure of a local fishing boat. A dynamic notion of fluidity is expressed in this custom artwork. Customers…
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