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Program on George Washington’s 110 rules of civility at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 17, 2019

Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.




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The National Endowment for the Arts Announces $27 Million in Grants to Support the Arts

Three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants Wilmington, Del. (February 15, 2019) — As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants. This is the […]




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State Treasurer to Celebrate National Library Week at Frankford Public Library

State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis will join the Frankford Public Library for their Community Connect Night on Monday, April 8 to celebrate National Library Week. National Library Week is an annual celebration that began in 1958 to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and communities. “Libraries in Delaware […]





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2019 Statewide Summer Library Reading Program

Delaware’s First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will kick off the statewide 2019 Summer Library Reading Program, A Universe of Stories, this week at two public libraries. She will be joined by special guest ventriloquist Uncle Ty-Rone the Kid’s Comedian. The kick-off events are: 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 7 at the Delmar Public Library; and 3:00 p.m. Friday, June […]




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Secretary of State Announces Electrician License Suspension

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware electrician license of Andrew S. Atkins for engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “One” by Katie Lillard

On view from July 5-26, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, July 12 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (July 8, 2019) – One, an exhibition of paintings and photographs by Middletown artist Katie Lillard will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from now through 26, 2019. The artist will host a free opening reception […]




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Ron Whittington to portray Hall of Famer William “Judy” Johnson at the New Castle Court House Museum on July 20, 2019

Living-history interpreter Ron Whittington will portray baseball Hall of Famer William “Judy” Johnson.




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Realistic Colors of Art” by Geraldo Gonzalez

On view from August 2-30, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, August 2 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (July 23, 2019) – The Realistic Colors of Art, an exhibition of drawings of public transportation by Wilmington artist Geraldo Gonzalez, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from August 2-30, 2019. The artist will host […]




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Delaware Libraries Celebrate Reading and Back to School

Delaware’s First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and Delaware Libraries celebrated libraries and reading during Summer Library Reading Celebrations at the Milford Public Library and Route 9 Library and Innovation Center. The First Lady, Delaware Libraries, United Way and other partners encourage all children and teens to continue to use their most valuable school supply, a […]




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Grant Funds Promote Financial Literacy Education

Delaware schools, nonprofits and community organizations are invited to apply for a new round of state grant funds to support financial literacy education for people from all walks of life.




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“William Penn Day” at Delaware’s New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 26, 2019

Event commemorates the 337th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.







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Delaware Nonprofits Share in Grant Funds to Promote Financial Literacy

A wide-ranging group of community organizations serving Delawareans from all walks of life have been selected to receive this year’s round of grant funds from the Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF.)




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FY 2021 Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open

For arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2020 (September 2019 – August 2020) Wilmington, Del. (December 5, 2019) – The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2021 (September 2020 – August 2021). Applications will […]




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The National Endowment for the Arts announces $27.3 million in Grants to Support the Arts

Two Delaware organizations will receive $55,000 in federal grants Wilmington, Del. (January 28, 2020) – As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions, the National Endowment for the Arts announced that two Delaware organizations, will receive $55,000 in federal grants. This is the first […]





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Mahindra Introduces New Online Retail Channel Integrating Its Dealerships

The new website provides a 360-degree solution catering to the entire purchasing procedure which includes finance, insurance, exchange as well as accessories so that customers don't have to step out...




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India's Vehicle Scrappage Policy To Be Finalised Soon

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said Indias own vehicle scrappage policy is likely to be finalised soon. According to the report from PTI, India will soon bring in its vehicle scrappage...




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Volkswagen Group & Northvolt Jointly Invest 450 Million Euros For Battery Operations At Salzgitter

Volkswagen and Northvolt formed a strategic alliance last year for making lithium-ion batteries on a larger scale in Germany. The joint venture seems to be getting a further momentum wherein...




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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles To Make 3 Million Face Masks A Month In China

Following the start of production in April, capacity has been increased with a target to produce 3 million masks per month across two lines, with over 1 million masks manufactured in the first 10 days...




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Coronavirus Pandemic: Yamaha Employees Donate Rs. 61.5 Lakh Toward COVID-19 Relief Fund

Yamaha Motor India Group (YMIG) on Saturday announced that its employees have joined the fight against the novel Coronavirus Pandemic by voluntarily donating a day's salary from the April month. The...




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Love the dynamic of smartphone industry: Prashanth Mani, country head, Lenovo’s mobile business group and MD, Motorola Mobility

The Job I love how dynamic the smartphone industry is and that there's something new to learn every single day - be it with respect to business or product innovation or the waves of changes in retail and e-commerce. It always keeps you on your toes. I am definitely a bit of a geek at […]




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Cinema is still the cheapest form of paid entertainment: Javier Sotomayor, MD, Cinepolis Asia and Middle East

Javier Sotomayor talks to Sonam Saini about entering the hinterlands, rising ticket prices, and the threat from OTT players.




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Clients are looking to work with fewer partners: Tarun Rai, Chairman and Group CEO, South Asia, Wunderman Thompson

With the merger we had set out to create a new agency breed — a creative, data and technology agency that can offer genuine end-to-end solutions to our clients.




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Online Retail: E-tailers up the grocery game

According to RedSeer Consulting, the grocery market in the country is valued at over $500 billion, out of which online grocery currently has only 0.2% share, amounting to $1.2 billion.




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Kotak Life MD G Murlidhar reveals what he likes about his job

I like to use the long commute to work for catching up on my reading; it is usually the financial papers or books on business strategy, execution and leadership.




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Entertainment channels going with reality shows, are they playing safe?

Multiple reality shows in the same genre is a trend most GECs are following. Easy fix or strategic programming?




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In The News: Mullen Lintas wins creative mandate for Saffola

He will report to Simi Sabhaney, CEO, Dentsu India. In the past, Malhotra has worked with agencies such as Bates CHI & Partners and Ogilvy.




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Lifestyle has lots of potential as an industry: Nathasha AR Kumar, co-founder and CEO, VAJOR

Lifestyle, as an industry, has a lot of potential. There are challenges that keep me motivated as this industry goes through evolution in terms of practices and business methods.




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Small screen, bigger budget: Netflix, Hotstar spending big on content

OTT platforms are sexing up their original content library with bigger budgets, foreign locales and slick production values




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We are more premium than IKEA: Vasanth Kumar, Managing Director, Lifestyle International

We have co-branded partnerships and also engage in tie-ups with designers. Almost 80% of the business is protected through exclusive tie-ups, says Vasanth Kumar, Managing Director, Lifestyle International




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Direct selling: Where do firms with a sparse digital presence stand?

In the era of e-commerce, where do direct selling companies with a sparse digital presence stand?




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A look at the blurring lines between offline and online retail

Businesses that want to stay competitive are adopting a phygital model to address these demands through the holistic integration of offline and online retail.




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We are unconventional in our offline expansion: Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth

Realme has been successful because of our focus on the product; many brands don’t focus on the product anymore. We have grown 850% y-o-y; from the second quarter of the year until August, our sales have increased 300%.




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Know how Affle’s Anuj Khanna Sohum likes to spend his free time

This is how Anuj Khanna Sohum of Affle spends his free time




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How retailers from East Asia are appealing to Indian tastes

Realising that sourcing within India helps cut costs, Uniqlo established an office in Bengaluru in 2016 to identify and work with partner factories in India. The company currently procures cotton fibre from India, as a result.




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Jabong has equity; we want to keep it alive: Myntra Jabong’s Amar Nagaram

The Myntra Extended Network Through Store Activation (MENSA), a kirana model, allows local business owners to earn by assisting in deliveries.




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Amazon and Flipkart are taking fashion beyond metros

Ujjwal Chaudhry, director, RedSeer Consulting, says, “Metro consumers buy more branded products, but the same value proposition would not be as attractive to a tier II consumer.”




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Selling sentiments: Does nostalgia help relaunch brands?

Mahindra Group brought back its Jawa motorcycles last year; Campa Cola is keen on making a return; and HUL’s Liril has attempted many relaunches




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Around the world: From forever 21 files for bankruptcy to Ikea’s sale surge online

The chain will be shutting 300-350 stores as part of its global business overhaul.




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Know who is the inspiration of The Glitch co-founder Rohit Raj

The Messy Middle. The book talks about the middle stages of every start-up, the troubles it goes through, and how crossing that hurdle is important yet tricky




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Netflix, Eros Now, other OTT platforms tie up with airlines to tap large user base

OTT platforms are partnering with travel agencies, airlines and cruises to tap on-the-go audiences




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Social media: Why brands are telling ‘Stories’

Short-lived content is the new go-to strategy for brands to engage with consumers and turn them into content creators




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Del Monte taking its offerings to small towns, but is the market ready for gourmet Italian food products?

Industry reports suggest that Italian cuisine is the second most popular international cuisine in India, after Chinese, due to the presence of several QSR chains. It isn’t, therefore, a surprise that companies like Del Monte want to ride this wave.




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Review corner: Five Diwali ads that hit the right note

A couple out shopping, decides to buy a mixer grinder when faced with the ‘tough’ task of choosing between two kurtas for the husband. Preposterous can be funny, but this one just falls flat.




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Why new-age publishers are partnering with affiliate platforms

Online publishers often lack the knowledge and familiarity to leverage online tools to monetise content