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Shah Rukh Khan appointed as the brand ambassador of ICC World Cup 2023
25 Jul

Shah Rukh Khan appointed as the brand ambassador of ICC World Cup 2023

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, India,
India is all set to host the prestigious ICC World Cup 2023, and with the announcement of Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador, the event has already become even more enjoyable. With this appointment, King Khan, popularly known, has added another feather to his cap. In his illustrious career, Shah Rukh Khan has mesmerized millions with his charisma on the big screen, but his love for cricket is equally well known. He is the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, a prominent team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his presence in the cricket world is not…
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PhonePe launches new Income Tax payment feature
25 Jul

PhonePe launches new Income Tax payment feature

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, India,
Fintech chief PhonePe has 'pay income tax' features on its app so that Phonepe can self-assess and pay taxes in advance within the app, the company's Monday is a holiday. Users can now do so through their credit card or UPI. Users can pay taxes by tapping the 'Income Tax' icon on the homepage of the PhonePe app. In addition, they can select the type of tax they will pay, the year of assessment and the details of the PAN card. Users then have to enter the total tax amount and pay using their preferred mode of payment. The money…
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Superbottoms ropes on Alia Bhatt as investor & brand ambassador
20 Jul

Superbottoms ropes on Alia Bhatt as investor & brand ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, India,
Superbottoms, India's leading sustainable child and mother care brand, announced that actor Alia Bhatt has joined her team as an investor and brand ambassador. With this association, the brand aims to revolutionize the industry and hopes the actor's popularity will strengthen his foothold in India. Commenting on joining the brand, Alia Bhatt said in a statement, "As a mother, I am more aware that we owe our children a healthy planet and I am very happy to partner with a fellow mother, whose vision of conscious choice empowerment is to connect with myself. Their unique and innovative products prioritize safety…
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Jio financial demerger: RSIL listed at Rs 261.85 a share
20 Jul

Jio financial demerger: RSIL listed at Rs 261.85 a share

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, India,
The share price of Jio Financial Services, the spin-off financial services unit of Reliance Industries, unexpectedly rose to Rs 261.85 during a special trading session dedicated to its parent company's stock on Thursday.On Thursday, Reliance's stock was trading at Rs 2,580 per share, against Wednesday's previous closing price of Rs 2,841.85. Market analysts had initially estimated the share price of the entity named Reliance Strategic Investments, which will now be known as Jio Financial Services, which will be priced between Rs 160 and Rs 190 per share.While JFS stocks have been included in major indexes, including India's benchmark Nifty 50,…
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L’oreal Paris names Kendall Jenner as new Global Ambassador
19 Jul

L’oreal Paris names Kendall Jenner as new Global Ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, India,
According to The Sun, the model and reality TV star has reportedly signed an $11 million deal to represent the French beauty brand. Jenner followed in the footsteps of other iconic women, such as Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria as the new faces of L'Oreal."I'm honored to be part of a new sisterhood of strong, powerful women and to say those iconic words, I deserve it. It feels like a true full-circle moment to join the L'Oréal Paris family and have the opportunity to embody everything the brand is about." ,” Jenner said. "No one defines…
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Network18 media Q1 results: net profit down 26%
19 Jul

Network18 media Q1 results: net profit down 26%

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, India,
Network 18's TV news business grew 26% in revenue in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, the company said in its financial report. The company registered a revenue of Rs 337 crore in the quarter, compared to Rs 266 crore for the same period last fiscal. “The network's revenue grew 26% in the quarter, driven by strong growth in advertising revenue. Strong viewership gains are based on ad revenue growth that the network has achieved over the past year, which has helped improve certain channel values. Genre decreases while network ad inventory increases. The network also saw strong…
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Nandani Creation appoints Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador
18 Jul

Nandani Creation appoints Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, Entertainment, India, ,
Nandani Creations Limited, a Jaipur-based women's Indian apparel, has announced the appointment of Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador to promote the company's brands "Jaipur Kurti" and "Desi Fusion by Jaipur Kurti" through digital media advertising as well as in-store visual branding (electronic and print). As part of this company, Dixit will promote the brand products "Jaipur Kurti" and "Desi Fusion by Jaipur Kurti" to increase the company's reach across the country. Under the branding campaign, the company plans to conduct promotional activities through outdoor marketing, in-store visual branding (electronic and print) and digital media advertising. The company looks forward to…
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Bain Capital in advanced negotiations to buy Adani Capital for Rs 1,500 crore
18 Jul

Bain Capital in advanced negotiations to buy Adani Capital for Rs 1,500 crore

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, India,
Global private equity firm Bain Capital is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Adani Capital, the shadow banking arm of Gautam Adani's conglomerate, for Rs 1,500 crore, the Economic Times reported. According to sources directly involved, Bain Capital has overtaken Carlyle to emerge as the frontrunner in the acquisition process, as Adani aims to revive its business interests and focus on core infrastructure while conserving cash. Adani Capital, founded seven years ago, is led by Gaurav Gupta, a former Lehman Brothers and Macquarie investment banker who joined the collective in 2016. The management team including Gupta owns about 10 percent…
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1 killed, 3 injured in cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu
17 Jul

1 killed, 3 injured in cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu

Priyanka Bhowmickaccident, India
One person lost his life in a cloudburst at Kias village in Kullu, DSP headquarters Rajesh Thakur said, adding that three people were injured and nine vehicles were damaged in the rain-related incident on Monday. “One person was killed, 3 injured and 9 vehicles damaged in a cloudburst at Kias village in Kullu, Thakur told news agency ANI. Rains in Himachal Pradesh have wreaked havoc in the hill state, causing cloudbursts, landslides and floods that have so far killed 108 people, according to government data released last week. Among all the affected states in North India, Himachal Pradesh has been…
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Google Doodle features Eunice Newton Foote
17 Jul

Google Doodle features Eunice Newton Foote

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, India
Today, Google Doodle celebrates the 204th birth anniversary of Eunice Newton Foote, the American scientist and women's rights activist who made significant contributions to climate science by first discovering the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming. Born in Connecticut in 1819, Newton Foote attended Troy Female Seminary, a school that encouraged students to attend science classes and participate in chemistry labs for experiments. Since then, science has become his lifelong passion. She conducted an experiment in 1856 that shaped today's understanding of climate change by placing various gases in cylinders and exposing them to sunlight for observation. Her…
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