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05 Jul

ASICS India appoints Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

ASICS, Japan's global sportswear brand, has appointed Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador of India. The brand would like to strengthen its philosophy of 'beautiful mind, healthy body' through the association and create a niche among Indian female fitness enthusiasts. The actor will approve the brand's footwear and women's sports offers. Shraddha Kapoor commented, "I am excited to start this amazing journey with ASICS India. The growing awareness of the significance of physical and mental well-being has made it essential for everyone to prioritize their overall health. I strongly believe that a healthy body nurtures a healthy mind,…

04 Jul

Pakistani woman enters India illegally with four children to live with her lover

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndiaINDIA

A woman from Pakistan entered India illegally with her four children after falling in love with a man from Greater Noida on the gaming app PUBG Mobile. Seema Ghulam Haider, a 27-year-old Pakistani woman, and the man have been identified as Sachin, 22. The two met and fell in love on the gaming platform after which they decided to stay together in India. In India, they were living in a rented apartment in the Rabupura area of Greater Noida. According to India Today report, the woman had entered India in May with her four children as the apartment owner Brijesh…

04 Jul

Jio Bharat 4G phones launched in India at Rs 999

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Reliance Jio has launched its new Jio Bharat Phone, a smart feature phone designed to help India transition to a 4G-only future. The phone is priced at Rs 999 and comes with two new Jio Bharat plans, priced at Rs 123 and Rs 1234. Launched under the company's "2G Mukt Bharat" (2G-Mukt Bharat) vision, the Jio Bharat Phone is a basic-looking but smart feature phone that comes with all the essentials that will help users stay connected, especially in rural parts of India. It has a 1.77-inch display, a 0.3MP camera, a torch, an FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack,…

03 Jul

Veteran actor Harish Magon of ‘Gol Maal’ fame passes away

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Veteran actor Harish Magon, best known for his memorable performances in Bollywood classics like 'Gol Maal' and 'Chupke Chupke', died at the age of 76 on Saturday. Although the exact cause of his death is not known, it is believed that the late actor died of age-related ailments. The Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) shared the news of Magon's death through Twitter. Mourning the loss of the actor, CINTAA said in its tweet that Magon was a member of the Artists' Association of the Indian Film and television industry since June 1988. As reported by ETimes, the late actor…

03 Jul

Fastrack announces Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India, LifestyleBusiness, INDIA

Ranveer Singh, the epitome of talent and brilliance in the Indian film industry, proudly announces his association with Fastrack Smart as the brand ambassador. Known for his daring fashion choices, electric energy, and magnetic charm, Ranveer Singh embodies everything that Fastrack Smart stands for. With his larger-than-life personality, he fearlessly pushes style boundaries and sets new fashion benchmarks with every look. Fastrack has collaborated with Smart to mark a significant milestone for the dynamic and versatile performing brand, leading it to become the largest fashion-tech brand in India. Expressing his enthusiasm about this new initiative, Superstar Ranveer Singh said, “Fastrack…

01 Jul

Four accused in abduction, killing of Jharkhand Principal

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsCrime, Featured, LatestINDIA

Four people wanted in a sensational kidnapping-cum-murder case of a Jharkhand college principal and hiding in the national capital were arrested in a joint operation by the Delhi Police with its Jharkhand counterparts. Among those arrested are the brother and nephew of the deceased. On June 9, the complainant, Fatmakhatoom, 48, said that on June 8, around 10 am, her husband Mulla Najiruddin, principal of a college in Jharkhand's Godda, went to Bhagalpur in Bihar on some urgent work. According to Fatmakhatoom, Naziruddin's driver Aman Raj was also with him in a Mahindra SUV. “Around 6:30 p.m., when he was…

01 Jul

Last date today to link PAN card-Aadhaar card, check step-by-step guide

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India, North EastBusiness, INDIA

The last date for linking PAN with Aadhaar is Friday, June 30, as per the latest notification from the Revenue Department of the Finance Ministry. To link the two cards, users will have to pay Rs 1,000. The central government had earlier set the deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar as March 31, 2023 However, the date was later extended to June 30 After today, if someone fails to link their two cards within the deadline, their PAN will become inactive. It is mandatory for all taxpayers to link their PAN number with Aadhaar. Capital markets regulator Sebi has also…

30 Jun

BigBasket B2C arm’s losses soar to Rs 1,535 Cr in FY23

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Online grocery delivery firm Innovative Retail Concepts, which operates as BigBasket, widened its loss to Rs 1,535 crore for 2022-23, according to details shared by Toffler.Toffler said BigBasket's losses increased by 89%, which means that the company posted a loss of around Rs 812 crore in 2021-22. The company's revenue rose 5% to Rs 7,462 crore. “The company reported a net loss of Rs 1,535 crore in the same fiscal. This is an increase of 89% over the last fiscal year. The total expenditure of the company during the financial year was reported as Rs 8,998 crore,” the report said.

30 Jun

SS Rajamouli turns the brand ambassador for Oppo mobile brand

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBollywood, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

Renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli, known for his sensational work in the film industry, has reportedly bagged the role of brand ambassador of a popular mobile brand. While awaiting official confirmation, a video of Rajamouli's featured ad has gone viral on social media, creating a buzz among fans. This is Rajamouli's first commercial appearance. In the video, he wears a cream-colored blazer paired with a round-neck tee and matching trousers, revealing a stylish and sophisticated look with his salt-and-pepper beard. The ad was shot in a foreign country, where a Bollywood director supervised the work. Sources indicate that the commercial has…

29 Jun

Seven killed, 16 injured as Rath touched overhead power lines in Tripura

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsFeatured, India, Latest, TripuraINDIA, tripura

Seven people, including two minors, were killed and 18 injured when a chariot caught fire during a Rath Yatra procession after it touched a high-tension wire at Kumarghat in Tripura's Unokoti district on Wednesday evening. The condition of six of the injured is said to be critical. They have been referred to Agartala Government Medical College.The incident took place at Kumarghat area around 4:30 pm during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' festival of Lord Jagannath. The festival marks the return of the deities – Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath – to their sacred abode after a week of Rath…