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Disengagement of troops begins in Depsang & Demchok, to be over by Oct 29

After armies of both sides have retreated to the pre-Galwan face-off positions of April 2020 in Depsang plains and Demchok, patrolling will begin: Indian Army sources




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Evacuation drive launched in north Odisha due to flood situation after cyclone

So far, 10,500 people – 2,500 from Remuna and 8,000 from Balasore Sadar -- have been evacuated to safety, the CM said




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Delhi air pollution persists in 'Very Poor' category, thick smog engulfs parts of city

Notably, the floating toxic foam on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area persisted, as the water pollution remained high




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PM Modi to visit Gujarat on Oct 30-31

PM Modi will visit Ekta Nagar at Kevadia around 5:30 PM, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various infrastructural and development projects




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Indian Railways, Swiss Rail ink MoU for tech, track & infra upgrades

The MoU will cover areas such as track maintenance, tech collab and infrastructure modernisation of the Railways




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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corp’s request to revise solar energy slot timings faces industry backlash

Limiting solar power usage at night may deter investors from pursuing new projects, say experts




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First phase of Maharashtra’s new emergency ambulance project to be operationalised by Sept 2025

Plans afoot to bid for TN and UP, next year




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PM Modi honours Sardar Patel, calls for action against urban naxalism

Addressing the nation on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary, Modi emphasised the need to “identify urban Naxals” who purportedly spread separatism and division




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Regional Development Plan to be developed for Krishnagiri district

The plan is expected to provide clear guidelines for zoning, environmental conservation, resource management, and social infrastructure development




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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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Andhra Pradesh to call fresh tenders for Amaravati Capital Project soon: Minister Narayana

“A technical committee comprising the chief engineers has been constituted on July 24 only to formulate the norms to resolve such issues with regard to pending bills of the past tenders and close the matter permanently”




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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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Rare diseases patient representatives seek govt intervention to access treatment

Monopoly could hinder Union Health Ministry’s efforts “to benefit from domestic production and competitive pricing through pooled procurement strategies”




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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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$8 trn in hidden costs of global agrifood systems linked to heart disease, diabetes: FAO




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




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Scientists find another clue to uncover secrets of ageing




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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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This common heart drug may be unnecessary, lead to depression in some patients: Study




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




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Kidney disease, diabetes may raise heart disease risk 28 years earlier




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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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Research links frailty to dementia risk




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




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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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O is for OTPs: Outrageously tedious pain-points

One-time passwords were supposed to be our digital guardians but they have become a nagging overprotective parent instead




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Aman Mannan and Shitu Pail join as NCDs at Publicis




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P is for Pressure cooker: The quintessential icon of the great Indian kitchen

The appliance holds prime place in every middle class Indian kitchen as the housewife’s trusted, go-to, kitchen device




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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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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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R is for remote: The clash for control in the middle-class melodrama

The remote is one of the most symbolic objects for today’s generation of armchair activists, epitomising our yearning for change while exerting minimal physical effort to attain it.




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The rise and rise of deepfakes in India 

From political campaigns to brand ads, digital doppelgangers are proliferating. Here’s how to spot them




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S is for Scooter: A ride back to the future

Even as the wheels of time turn, the scooter will remain a steadfast symbol of resilience and adaptability




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S is for Suitcase: Revolutionising middle-class travel 

No destination is too far, and no possibility far-fetched with the right luggage




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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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ITC Grand Chola to feature curated heirloom rice cuisine

Hotel to celebrate World Environment Day with rice cultivated through time-honoured farming techniques




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T is for TV: The tale of the idiot box

The joy and connections found in communal viewing is unparalleled




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Rise of joyful surrealism, adaptability and de-influencing

Creative ground: Amid the champagne, music and partying, the shifting sands of advertising finds solid ground in this year’s Goafest




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Disney+ Hotstar launches pause ad feature for Connected TV feed

Disney+ Hotstar introduces pause ads for a seamless ad experience on Connected TV, leading the way in innovative advertising




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Retailers report sluggish demand in May

Essentials, consumer durables sell more even as retail segment slows during election season




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U is for Uniform: The great leveller

A great sense of belonging and community feeling is created when you wear similar outfits




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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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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.