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Retail chemists association red-flags Swiggy-Pharmeasy pilot project to deliver medicines

Association writes to DCGI to review impact of such partnerships




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Rebellion rocks Maharashtra parties as denied ticket aspirants refuse to withdraw from the fray

This wave of dissent poses a fresh challenge for both the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Today was the last day for withdrawal of nominations




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Kerala hotel owners protest 18% GST on rented buildings, warn of industry crisis

Kerala Hotel & Restaurant Association leaders warn the tax will severely impact small and medium establishments lacking input tax benefits




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Parliament’s Winter Session to kickstart on November 25

This session coincides with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Constitution on November 26, which will be commemorated in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.




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India’s battery storage boom: 12-fold growth expected by FY32 with 60 GW capacity

Solid Power Purchase Agreements and flexible technologies are expected to mitigate obsolescence risks and drive project-level investments




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KIMS Hospitals expands into Kerala with plan for 3,000 new beds in five years

The initial steps include taking over Sreechand Hospital in Kannur and entering into an operations & management contract with Westfort Hospital in Thrissur




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Have not received any government notice on Wikipedia’s editorial practices: Wikimedia Foundation

Wikipedia articles are required by its editorial policies to maintain a neutral point of view, says Wikimedia Foundation




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Kerala AAR: Packed halwa is ‘sweetmeats’ not Namkeens when sold under brand name

Sweetmeat attracts 5 per cent GST. However, namkeen or savoury items like fruit and vegetable chips, bhuijas, and other snack foods etc attract GST at the rate of 12 per cent




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Study shows how human memory works, gets stored




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Doctor explains why a low-salt diet may not be healthy for everyone




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Limit high-fat dairy foods in the diet to ward off fatty liver disease risk: Study




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Researchers develop new genetic model to decode breast cancer




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AI-driven dataset to reveal new insights around diabetes




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Scientists to probe if grape juice chemical can prevent bowel cancer




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Australian-German research finds world-first cure for deadly skin disease




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Want to age well? A good night's sleep may be the key: Study




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Even moderate exercise for over 2 hours every week may boost heart health




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IIT Ropar's new portable knee rehab device to revolutionise post-surgical therapy




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New antibody could be promising cancer treatment: Study




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Mind mapping the new Indian consumer

BrandXcel’s research reveals changing Indian consumer trends, from pride in Indian products to premiumisation and individualistic decision-making




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Marketing Mantras | Never Follow the Leader, Try and Disrupt the Market: Rajeev Juneja




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The national creators awards: Padma 2.0!

The award show underlined the power of regional digital content creators in shaping new, transparent narratives and inspiring millions




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N for Nightie: Whispers under the Aala Maram

An ethnic costume drama starring Madame Nightie, the Sweet Heroine




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‘Never follow a leader, be a disruptor’

Home-grown wisdom: Challenger brand strategies from Rajeev Juneja, Vice-Chairman and MD of Mankind Pharma




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WFB Baird, stitching a growth story for linen

Irish brand Burgoyne is threading its way into Indian retail




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The magic formula of celeb-owned brands

Bollywood’s entrepreneurial leap is seeing stars use their fame and influence to co-create winning brands 




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In its 125th year, McDowell’s joins the single malt party with a wine-forward batch

Last week, when the world’s largest selling whisky brand, McDowell’s, launched a single malt, the colour purple — in all its hues — dominated the room. An apt colour to denote that the origin of the Batch Indian Single Malt was from a distillery in the wine capital Nashik




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How the blended model is working for DDB Tribal

The Gurgaon-based integrated arm of DDB Mudra has grown thanks to focussing on the full funnel in a customer journey




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Brands keep time in so many interesting ways

An exploration of the relationship between products, services and the concept of time




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Goafest is back — with a new theme and location!

Goafest, the premier event of the advertising and marketing community is back — but this time in Mumbai.




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We can maximise the opportunity with our different brands, says Tanishq CEO Ajoy Chawla

In conversation with Ajoy Chawla, CEO, Tanishq, the jewellery division of Titan Co Ltd 




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Brands and billboards: Will marketers rethink outdoor advertising?

The Mumbai billboard crash has shaken up the advertising industry. Will brands be reluctant to spend on the outdoor medium now? 




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Zomato’s healthier options: Now what?

While serving up a side of health with personalised menus, is the food platform biting more than it can chew?




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‘It is time we manufacture vertical TV sets’ says Ram Madhvani

Lights, Camera, action: Ace ad film maker and movie director on creative trends and changing technology




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Cheil X’s new visual identity

Cheil X, part of Cheil SWA group, has adopted a new visual identity and philosophy which takes its muse from the agency’s Korean heritage.




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W for Washing machines: Spinning change in homes

The device has democratised laundry duty sparing women backaches and making it cool for men to share the load




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How brands that defy conventional wisdom come out tops

Counter-intuition and not taking the rational path have often helped brands become a huge success




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How SUGAR is spicing up the cosmetics market

SUGAR Cosmetics, which plays primarily in premium products, is dipping its toes in the luxury segment too; The D2C brand has amped up its distribution to an extent where its product portfolio is sold across over 45,000 outlets, including 200 of its exclusive branded outlets




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Y is for Yoga mat: A supportive friend who has your back

A-Z: This series of light hearted explorations on familiar objects from everyday life dear to the urban Indian middle class looks at how they shape our wants and desires and ultimately make us who we are as a people.




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Dilwale digital le jayenge – the smart future of online learning

Welcome to the fast and furious world of online learning in India, where education meets the digital age with a dash of chutney.




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A tale of two brands reviving our grandma’s pots and pans

Reviving traditional Indian cookware for modern kitchens, P-Tal and Green Heirloom cater to conscious consumers seeking heritage products




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ITC Grand Chola’s brand new ‘Cholatail’ menu piques the palate

Cholatails has been curated in partnership with Ajit Balgi, a beverage expert, and founder of The Happy High bartending academy in Mumbai




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ITC Grand Chola to host award-winning chefs for an evening of pan-Asian culinary delights

ITC Hotels is bringing Chef Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij of Bangkok’s Potong Restaurant and Executive Corporate Chef of ITC Hotels, Chef Manisha Bhasin, to Chennai for a culinary showcase




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D23 dazzles with tantalising reveals and Disney magic 

At the biennial expo at Anaheim, the House of Mouse brings out all its brands in strength to enthrall fans




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Stitching up big growth

India’s $130 billion lifestyle market, with fashion accounting for nearly 80 per cent, is expected to grow at 10-12 per cent CAGR, to reach $210 billion over the next five years, finds a study by Bain & Company and Myntra




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JK Tyres ‘Levitas Extreme’ powers speed demons on the race circuit

The tyre brand has been part and parcel of Indian racing’s evolving journey




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How The Baker’s Dozen is flouring India with its sourdough offerings

Aditi Handa and Sneh Jain’s D2C start-up is disrupting the breads and cakes category by offering artisanal quality bakes on a national scale




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‘Building a strong personal brand is about showcasing your authentic self with humbition,’ says Landor’s Lulu Raghavan

Formula for personal growth: Brand and design evangelist Lulu Raghavan says one has to be grounded and humble to nurture ambitions




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Why co-ord sets are still trending comfortably

Polarising though the fashion trend is, it continues to rule as it signifies authenticity and vulnerability




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Diwali ads: Breaking the tradition of festive tropes and formulaic scripts

A pick of video ads — past and present — that raised the bar during the festival of lights