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01 Aug

Amazon India Introduces First-Ever Floating Store on Dal Lake

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, india

Amazon India on Thursday said it has entered its first floating 'I Have Space' store at Srinagar's Dal Lake.Murtaza Khan Kashi, owner of Houseboat Salek Town, will deliver daily packages to customers at the doorstep of their houseboat as part of onboarding, according to a release.Karuna Shankar Pandey, Director, Amazon Logistics, India, said it will provide fast and reliable delivery to customers across Srinagar, provide opportunities for small businesses and strengthen Amazon's delivery network. Launched in 2015, the 'I Have Space' programme has 28,000 neighborhood and Kirana partners in nearly 420 cities and towns in India. It partners with local…

31 Jul

Yogi Adityanath asks why is Trishul inside a mosque on Gyanvapi dispute

Priyanka BhowmickIndiaindia

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 joins Kérastase as brand ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, EntertainmentBusiness, Entertainment, india

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

Rashmika Mandanna named brand ambassador of Fiama

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

ITC's Fiama launches a new brand film that showcases its new sandalwood oil and patchouli gel bar, recently launched. The brand has also roped in actor Rashmika Mandhana as its brand ambassador to promote the new product. Sameer Satpathy, Divisional Chief Executive, Personal Care Product Business Division, ITC Limited, said, "Fiama Sandal disrupts the segment with its innovative gel bar format and a unique blend of ingredients that are modern but preserve tradition. The product promises a new experience, and it, with the power of the rays, definitely makes Fiama sandals look a must-try. Conceived by Ogilvy, the launch film…

29 Jul

Income Tax department raids Haier’s office premises

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, Economy, Finance, India, North EastBusiness, india

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

Sony India ropes on singer King as brand ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, Business, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

Sony India today announced music icon King as the new brand ambassador for its audio product segment. The first campaign "King Meets The King" for Sony's SRS-XV800 discless party speakers goes live today. The collaboration with king comes at a time when Sony India is trying to strengthen its connect with the youth. Sunil Nayyar, Managing Director, Sony India said, "Sony India is committed to providing top-notch audio products that resonate with music enthusiasts across the country. We are thrilled to have King as our brand ambassador for the audio segment. This partnership is of immense significance as we both…

28 Jul

LIC launches ‘Jeevan Kiran’ plan

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, india

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

Orika Spices has partnered with Malaika Arora as the Brand Ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

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…

27 Jul

M&M picks up 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 417 cr

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, india

Mahindra and Mahindra on Wednesday said it acquired a 3.53% stake in RBL Bank Ltd for Rs 417 crore. M&M said it would consider further investment subject to regulatory compliance and required procedures but would not acquire a stake of more than 9.9%. "We have acquired a 3.53% stake in RBL Bank at a cost of Rs 417 crore. We may consider further investments subject to pricing, regulatory approvals and required procedures. However, under no circumstances will it exceed 9.9%," M&M said in a stock exchange filing. In a separate statement, RBL said it was not aware of any purchase…

26 Jul

Gurugram woman raped by man she met on dating app

Priyanka BhowmickCrime, Indiaindia

A woman was allegedly gang-raped by a man she met on a dating app and his friend at a hotel in Haryana's Gurugram. According to the police, the victim said in her complaint that she met the accused through a dating app who later invited her to a hotel in Gurugram's Sector 50 area on June 29. The woman, in her complaint, further alleged that the duo recorded the entire act and threatened to make her video viral. At the hotel, she said the man and his friend offered her food, after which she passed out, police said Tuesday. "They…