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World University of Design Welcomes Applications for 2025 Academic Year
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World University of Design Welcomes Applications for 2025 Academic Year

New Delhi, 5thDecember 2024.World University of Design (WUD), India’s first University dedicated to education in the creative domain, is inviting online applications from candidates seeking admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025. WUD offers a range of courses to its students wherein they can choose the disciplines of their choice, including architecture, design, fashion, communication, visual arts, performing arts and management. Each school at WUD offers a range of unique courses, giving students an array of specialized career paths to explore and pursue.The application process has been streamlined with necessary forms easily accessible on the university’s official website. Following the application process, candidates must take the W...
This winter slay in countryside core trend
Fashion & Lifestyle, Feature

This winter slay in countryside core trend

Jaipur, December 05, 2024.Inspired by the British countryside, this trend is all about earthy colours, comfy layers, and sturdy pieces made for everyday wear.If you've ever daydreamed about strolling through a charming English village in cozy layers and classic pieces, you're not alone. Countryside core is having a major moment, and it's taking over the streets in the most stylish way possible.platform's key trend predictions for 2024, inspiring the rise of countryside core. This aesthetic pays homage to the charm of English pastoral life, combining vintage-inspired layering with timeless, high-quality pieces. Recently spotted on runways, social media, and city streets, this timeless aesthetic is a combination of heritage-inspired pieces and modern twists.Runways for AW24 e...
Pandemic Alert: Unknown disease with flu-like symptoms kills 150 in Africa, sick dying at home
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Pandemic Alert: Unknown disease with flu-like symptoms kills 150 in Africa, sick dying at home

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.Amid the 'bleeding eye virus' panic plaguing Africa, health officials have issued a warning after an unknown disease with flu-like symptoms killed almost 150 people since it was discovered in the southwestern Congo. According to AP, the deaths occurred in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province between November 10 and November 25. To diagnose the sickness, a medical team has been dispatched to the Panzi health zone to gather samples and do an analysis.According to provincial health minister Apollinaire Yumba, the symptoms of this unidentified illness resemble flu and include a high fever, a strong headache, coughing, and anemia. Following the deaths of numerous patients in their homes due to a lack of access to treatment, health officials in the Democr...
Ajmer ‘survey’: Dargah’diplomacy’ under a cloud
Rajasthan News, Religious

Ajmer ‘survey’: Dargah’diplomacy’ under a cloud

Jaipur, December 05, 2024.The raging controversy following claims of the existence of a Shiva temple beneath the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer has put a question mark over the longstanding tradition of top political leaders and diplomats offering 'chadar' at the shrine ahead of the annual Urs festival, which begins on Jan 2.The claims stem from a petition filed by right-wing organisation Hindu Sena. Tensions rose last week after the Ajmer munsif court issued notices to the Union ministry of minority affairs, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and the Dargah committee on Nov 27, following the petition.'Ajmer dargah enhances India's image'Social media has since been flooded with debates and videos amplifying the issue.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has regularly o...
KL will open innings and I will bat in middle: Rohit
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KL will open innings and I will bat in middle: Rohit

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.KL Rahul's composure and brilliant technique while opening the innings in Perth convinced skipper Rohit Sharma to move himself down the order and "bat somewhere in the middle" in the day/night Test against Australia starting here on Friday.The Indian captain said on Thursday he didn't wish to tinker with a combination that brought the team success in the series opener of the five-match rubber which the visitors lead 1-0 following their 295-run win at Optus Oval.Rahul looked solid with scores of 26 and 77 and added 201 runs with fellow opener and centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second innings of the first Test
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares article by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares article by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared an article written by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for a national daily. Shri Modi said that the opinion piece highlights the significance of the Constitution and celebrates India's diverse cultural, spiritual and historical heritage.The Prime Minister posted on X:"Union Minister Shri @gssjodhpur highlights how the Constitution of India is more than a legal document. It celebrates India's diverse cultural, spiritual and historical heritage. Do read!"
McDonald’s India Celebrates a Year of My M Rewards Loyalty Program with the Launch of ‘Collect Quest’ Contest
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McDonald’s India Celebrates a Year of My M Rewards Loyalty Program with the Launch of ‘Collect Quest’ Contest

Mumbai, December 05, 2024.With the holiday spirit in the air, McDonald's India (West & South) is marking a significant milestone - the first anniversary of its widely loved global loyalty program, My M Rewards. To celebrate this journey of loyalty and love, McDonald’s has launched an exciting new contest called Collect Quest, conceptualized and designed by OMD and DDB network teams. This initiative has been rolled out across various markets in Southeast Asia, to elevate customer engagement and transform dining into a thrilling adventure of rewards for its loyal fans. Over the past year, the ‘My M Rewards’ program has redefined the way customers interact with McDonald's, offering them with an array of exclusive benefits that underscores the brand's commi...
Vivek Oberoi makes rare comment about Aishwarya Rai, is relieved he’s no longer around people with ‘plastic smiles
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Vivek Oberoi makes rare comment about Aishwarya Rai, is relieved he’s no longer around people with ‘plastic smiles

Mumbai, December 05, 2024.Actor Vivek Oberoi opened up about dealing with toxic relationships, emerging from bad breakups, and said that if he hadn’t found a higher purpose in life, he would’ve remained stuck in a ‘plastic life’, around people with ‘plastic smiles’. In an interview, Vivek also acknowledged his past differences with Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan, and said, ‘God bless them,’ when asked to comment about both actors.Appearing on Dr Jai Madaan’s YouTube channel, Vivek was asked to react to certain names, which included his parents and himself. He was then made to comment about Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan, and he had similar answers for them both. About Aishwarya’s husband, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek said, “He’s a sweetheart, a really nice person.”...
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf™ Partners with Ekaagra Ostalaritza to Brew Bold Expansion Across India
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf™ Partners with Ekaagra Ostalaritza to Brew Bold Expansion Across India

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf™, a global specialty coffee and tea house, has taken a significant step forward in its global expansion plans with the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement for India.This strategic partnership grants Ekaagra Ostalaritza Pvt Ltd exclusive rights to develop and expand The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand across India, with an ambitious plan to launch 250 cafés over the next five years. This strategic move underscores the brand's commitment to establishing a strong presence in one of the fastest-growing coffee and tea markets in the world.
Foreigners buy $1 billion of Indian bonds on bets of RBI policy easing after GDP data
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Foreigners buy $1 billion of Indian bonds on bets of RBI policy easing after GDP data

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.Foreign investors have stepped up buying of Indian government bonds in the last four sessions, after weaker-than-expected economic growth data last week spurred expectations of monetary policy easing by the central bank.These investors net bought bonds worth over 90 billion rupees ($1.06 billion) under the Fully Accessible Route till Wednesday, a majority of which are part of JPMorgan’s debt index, data from Clearing Corporation of India showed.Foreign investors heavily sold bonds for most of November, as US yields remained elevated after Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election raised doubts about the Federal Reserve’s easing cycle.
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024: Celebrating the Cultural Wealth and Economic Growth of Northeast India
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Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024: Celebrating the Cultural Wealth and Economic Growth of Northeast India

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.The culture of Northeast India is a vibrant tapestry woven with centuries of traditions, diverse languages, rich folklore, and breathtaking landscapes. It is a region that holds within its embrace an extraordinary blend of ancient customs and modern progress, where every community, every state has its own unique identity. From the lush tea gardens of Assam to the rolling hills of Mizoram, from the pristine rivers of Manipur to the vibrant festivals of Nagaland, the Northeast is a land that pulses with life, art, and heritage.Celebrating this remarkable culture, the first-ever Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav will be celebrated from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. This grand festival will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble...
Prime Minister congratulates Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team on winning the Junior Asia Cup 2024
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Prime Minister congratulates Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team on winning the Junior Asia Cup 2024

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.The Indian junior men's hockey team defeated arch-rival Pakistan with a 5-3 scoreline in the high-scoring final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday to successfully defend their title.Araijeet Singh Hundal (4', 18', 47', 54') showed top form for India and Dilraj Singh (19') scored a brace to join him on the scoresheet. On the other hand, Pakistan's Captain Shahid Hannan (3') and Sufyan Khan (30', 39') tried their utmost to keep their team in the final for the majority of the game.India has now lifted the trophy in this tournament a record five times, including their previous triumphs in 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004."Proud of our hockey champions! It’s a historic moment for Indian hockey as our Men’s Junior Team wins the Junior...
IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Celebrates 25 Years, reiterates Commitment to IRDAI’s ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ Vision
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IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Celebrates 25 Years, reiterates Commitment to IRDAI’s ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ Vision

Gurugram, 4th December 2024.The leading general insurance company, IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance, commences its Silver Jubilee Year. With a legacy spanning 25 years and a strong focus on customer-centric solutions, the company reiterates its commitment to supporting the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) ambitious goal of achieving insurance for all Citizens of India by 2047.Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between IFFCO and Tokio Marine Group, company's journey has been defined by unwavering trust and dedication to making insurance accessible to every individual, household, and business.With a customer-centric approach, IFFCO Tokio has grown significantly since its inception in 2000. From a modest GWP of ₹6 crore, it has expanded to serve milli...
Mahindra University signs MoU with Airbus to further research and education in aerospace and digital technologies
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Mahindra University signs MoU with Airbus to further research and education in aerospace and digital technologies

Hyderabad, December 04, 2024.Mahindra University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics and space. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, research and education in aerospace and digital technologies by leveraging strengths of both the organisations to create a future-ready talent pool.Under this partnership, they will collaborate in curriculum development, industrytraining, faculty and student exchanges, and advanced research in aerospace and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML), advanced analytics and cybersecurity. The MoU will also advance internship and placement opportunities for students, facilitate joint events such as symposiums and workshops, and enable connections wi...
Samsung’s TV Key Cloud Technology Redefines Home Entertainment Experience in India
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Samsung’s TV Key Cloud Technology Redefines Home Entertainment Experience in India

Gurugram, December 04, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has revolutionized the TV viewing experience by introducingSamsung TVKey Cloud Technology, an industry-first solution that lets you watch live television without a set-top box. This innovative technology, co-developed with NAGRAVISION, offersconsumers a seamless and clutter less entertainment experience, eliminating the need for traditional set-top boxes.Simplifying the future of live TV with TVKey Cloud, users can now access all their favourite live and on-demand content using a single Samsung Smart TV remote. This marks a major milestone in reducing additional cables and hardware, delivering a clean, modern, and highly intuitive viewing experience. The technology is compatible with Samsung’s 2023 and...
New Honda Amaze Launched In India Priced At ₹ 7.99 Lakh
Automobile News, Feature

New Honda Amaze Launched In India Priced At ₹ 7.99 Lakh

New Delhi, December 04, 2024.Honda Cars India has launched the latest iteration of the Amaze in the Indian market. The compact sedan has been launched at an introductory price of ₹ 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes with tons of changes over the previous version. These changes can be seen in the form of design, extended feature lists, improved safety, and revisions in the cabin. With all of this, the Japanese automaker aims to create its stronghold in the compact sedan segment. To achieve this goal, the brand is offering a suite of ADAS features with the car making it the first in the segment to have these features.The new Honda Amaze will be sold in three trim levels: V, VX, and ZX. For a period of 45 days, the entry-level variant of the sedan will be sold at a starting price of ₹ ...
Winter superfood- one piece of jaggery every day will save you from anemia
Feature, Food and Beverages

Winter superfood- one piece of jaggery every day will save you from anemia

Jaipur, December 04, 2024.Jaggery is more than just a medicinal thing or a sweet. This is the essence of the Indian food system that has been prevalent for centuries. American chemist Albert C. Barnes writes in his book ‘Agriculture of the Sugarcane’ that sugarcane came to the Indian subcontinent from the Malay Peninsula and Burma around 600 BC. Jaggery is being produced here almost since then. At present, 70% of the world's jaggery is produced in India.Eating jaggery increases energy level. Along with many essential vitamins, it also contains important minerals like iron, magnesium and calcium. It prevents the risk of anemia and is extremely beneficial for joint pain.It contains sugar in the form of sucrose and fructose. Therefore, its taste is sweet and eating it gives instan...
Senior cardiologist dies of dengue in Jodhpur
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Senior cardiologist dies of dengue in Jodhpur

Jodhpur, December 04, 2024.A senior cardiac surgeon Dr Rajeev Gehlot passed away here due to dengue on Tuesday morning. He succumbed during treatment on Tuesday morning at 5am. His platelets count dipped to 18,000.Associated with a private hospital in Jodhpur, Gehlot had developed fever two days back. On Monday evening, his condition worsened, and he was brought to the hospital, where tests revealed his platelet count had dropped to 18,000.A doctor from the hospital treating him said that he went into cardiac shock in the morning and passed away during treatment. "His reports were normal, but symptoms pointed to Dengue leading to drop in platelets count to 18,000," he said.Originally from Jodhpur, Gehlot completed his education at Dr Sampurnanand Medical College in Jodhpur....
Govt committed to women & child empowerment: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
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Govt committed to women & child empowerment: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur, December 04, 2024.Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reaffirmed his govt's commitment to women and child empowerment, directing officials to enhance transparency and efficiency in the functioning of Anganwadi centres across Rajasthan.Addressing a review meeting of the Women and Child Development department at the CMO on Tuesday, Sharma emphasised the need for long-term strategies to eradicate malnutrition, particularly in tribal areas, while ensuring the continuous improvement of nutrition programmes. Rajasthan has approximately 60,000 anganwadi centres serving women and children."Upgrade the facilities in Anganwadi centres and ensure that the benefits of health, nutrition, and empowerment schemes reach every woman, child, and family in the state," Sharma instructed offic...
Maharashtra CM Suspense Ends: Devendra Fadnavis To Return As Chief Minister, Oath Ceremony Tomorrow
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Maharashtra CM Suspense Ends: Devendra Fadnavis To Return As Chief Minister, Oath Ceremony Tomorrow

Maharashtra , December 04, 2024.Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on December 5 after members of the core committee finalised his name during a meeting on Wednesday.Party senior leaders including Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Fadnavis were present in today's BJP's core committee meeting.On Tuesday, Fadnavis met with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde at his official residence, 'Varsha,' marking their first in-person meeting since their discussions in Delhi last week on government formation.Although the details of the hour-long meeting remain unclear, political observers interpret it as an attempt by the BJP to reach out to an ally considering its options, while...
Pushpa 2: The Rule’ to cut across masses and classes, set for record opening: trade experts
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Pushpa 2: The Rule’ to cut across masses and classes, set for record opening: trade experts

Mumbai, December 04, 2024.Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is expected to break all box office records on its opening day as trade experts and exhibitors believe the sequel will attract a footfall of over 50 to 60 lakh and a weekend number that may go beyond Rs 150 crore.According to online ticketing website BookMyShow, the movie has become the fastest movie to surpass the one million tickets sold on the platform, crossing previous records set by "Kalki 2898 AD", "Bahubali 2" and "KGF 2".Gautam Dutta, CEO, Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX, said the sequel is already on its way to becoming a cult hit
Raj Kapoor@100: Retrospective to screen Showman’s 10 films including ‘Awaara’, ‘Shree 420’, ‘Bobby’
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Raj Kapoor@100: Retrospective to screen Showman’s 10 films including ‘Awaara’, ‘Shree 420’, ‘Bobby’

Mumbai, December 04, 2024.Ten films of Raj Kapoor, including "Aag", "Awaara", "Shree 420", "Sangam", and "Bobby", will be showcased at a retrospective to celebrate the birth centenary of the multihyphenate across India from December 13 to December 15.Raj Kapoor's grandson and actor Ranbir Kapoor announced the gala last month during a session remembering his grandfather at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).Titled 'Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman', the retrospective is presented by R.K. Films, Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
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PM’s address at dedication of successful implementation of “Three New Criminal Laws

New Delhi, December 04, 2024.In Chandigarh, to dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws that came into effect on July 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the “tareekh-pe-tareekh days were over”, referring to a Hindi film dialogue against repeated adjournments in the Indian legal system.Chandigarh is the first city in the country to ensure the total implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). PM Modi said these laws would ensure speedy delivery of justice and make sure that the convicts are not kept in jails after they finish their sentence.Modi, who was flanked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, hit out at the successive governmen...
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