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Toyota launches Limited Festival Edition Rumion with advanced TGA packages for enhanced driving experience
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Toyota launches Limited Festival Edition Rumion with advanced TGA packages for enhanced driving experience

Making this festive season special for car buyers, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced the Festive Edition of the Toyota Rumion. This Limited-Edition, featuring exclusive Toyota Genuine Accessory (TGA) packages aimed at enhancing the Rumion's aesthetics and comfort is the perfect mobility choice to celebrate the season in elegance and style. This festive edition of the Rumion, available across all grades, comes with a dealer-fitted TGA package worth ₹20,608, ensuring that customers enjoy a premium experience. The Festival Limited Edition TGA package features Back Door Garnish, Mud Flaps, Rear Bumper Garnish, Deluxe Carpet Mat (RHD), Head Lamp Garnish, Number Plate Garnish, Door Visor – Chrome, Roof Edge Spoiler and Body Side Molding Garnish Finish. Mr. Sabari Manohar – Vice...
Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival announces the highly anticipated 9th edition
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Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival announces the highly anticipated 9th edition

Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has announced the highly anticipated 9th edition which is scheduled to take place from December 5th to December 8th, 2024, at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio in Kahilipara, Guwahati. This year, the festival is set to captivate audiences with a vibrant selection of films, showcasing powerful stories from the Northeast region and beyond. With more than 220 film entries submitted this year, the festival will present a vibrant selection of films across both competitive and non-competitive sections, featuring categories such as feature films, documentaries, and short films.  The non-competitive category will also highlight a diverse range of cinematic works that deserve recognition and appreciation. Both categories aim to inspire, engage, and shi...
Crude oil futures upsurge on spot demand – PTI
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Crude oil futures upsurge on spot demand – PTI

New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Crude oil prices on Thursday rose by Rs 68 to Rs 6,044 per barrel in futures trade as participants widened their bets following strong spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for November delivery expansion by Rs 68, or 1.14 per cent, to Rs 6,044 per barrel in a business turnover of 13,571 lots.Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals.Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude price in New York was trading at $71.79 per barrel, down 1.44 per cent, while Brent crude price was at $75.92 per barrel, down 1.28 per cent.
NMDC shares gain 5% after second hike in price of lump ore and fines in October
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NMDC shares gain 5% after second hike in price of lump ore and fines in October

Shares of public sector company NMDC or National Mineral Development Corporation witnessed a surge on October 23 after the company announced a hike in the price of its lump ore and fines, which was the second price hike by the company in October.NMDC has raised the price of lump ore by Rs 600 to Rs 6,350 per tonne, while that of fines by Rs 400 to Rs 5,410 per tonne, the company said in a regulatory filing on October 22.These latest hikes have pushed NMDC's lump ore and fines prices to their highest since May. Interestingly, NMDC's price adjustments come at a time when global iron ore prices are on a downward trend. The commodity has declined 11 per cent, currently trading at SG$101, down from a recent high of SG$114 hit on October 8.Earlier in October, NMDC had increased the price of lum...
Onion prices jump ahead of Diwali due to heavy rains and supply problems
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Onion prices jump ahead of Diwali due to heavy rains and supply problems

The price of onion in retail markets is currently between Rs 60-80 per kg and is expected to remain high till Diwali. The surge in onion prices is mainly due to heavy rains in major onion producing states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, which have damaged crops and disrupted supplies.As a result, prices of onions, tomatoes and edible oils contributed to September inflation reaching a nine-month high, and food inflation is expected to remain elevated in October, according to a report by The Economic Times.Onion prices at Lasalgaon wholesale market in Nashik have been fluctuating between Rs 45-50 per kg for over a month now. The government had expected prices to drop with the harvesting of the kharif crop, which is underway in several southern states. However, the...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches innovative ‘Festival Limited Edition’ Glanza, redefines festive driving
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches innovative ‘Festival Limited Edition’ Glanza, redefines festive driving

Marking the festive spirit, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced the introduction of ‘Festival Limited Edition’ of the Toyota Glanza. Customers can now enjoy exclusive dealer-fitted Toyota Genuine Accessory (TGA) packages, designed to elevate their driving experience with enhanced style, performance, and comfort of the Glanza during this festive period. Celebrated for its advanced technology, sleek design, and high fuel efficiency, since 2019, the limited-edition Toyota Glanza comes equipped with 13 exclusive TGA Package, worth ₹20,567. The vehicle features standout elements like premium chrome and black body side moulding, back door garnish chrome, and ORVM garnish chrome. Additional highlights include 3D floormat, door visor premium, and neck cushions (black & silver) for extra c...
Ola Electric shares upsurge 4%, 99% customer complaints resolved before deadline
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Ola Electric shares upsurge 4%, 99% customer complaints resolved before deadline

Shares of Ola Electric Mobility made a strong debut on the stock market and rose 4 per cent to Rs 85.3 on October 22. This after the company announced that it has resolved about 99.1 percent of the 10,644 complaints received from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).In a document filed with the stock exchange, the company highlighted its robust complaint redressal system, with CFO Harish Abichandani saying, "10,644 complaints received from CCPA were resolved to the complete satisfaction of the customers."The announcement comes just ahead of the CCPA's October 22 deadline. On October 7, the agency issued a show-cause notice to the Bhavish Aggarwal-led company, seeking clarifications on its handling of thousands of consumer complaints, and gave it 15 days to respond.India's lead...
Forvia shares flourish as it strikes new supply deals with Xiaomi and BYD: Report
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Forvia shares flourish as it strikes new supply deals with Xiaomi and BYD: Report

France-based car parts supplier Forvia said on Monday it had struck new deals with BYD and Xiaomi, sending its shares up 10%, Reuters reported.Forvia hopes its new contracts with Chinese manufacturers will help it meet waning auto demand from domestic manufacturers, Newswire reported. It has also struck deals with Chinese auto makers Li Auto and Chery, Newswire reported."Xiaomi is now one of the major telcos entering the EV and car market, and it's great that we are able to expand our reach to Chinese manufacturers with the latest products," Forvia's finance chief Olivier Durand said at an investor conference.The company said it expects to outperform automotive production in China in 2025, following a drop in sales in the third quarter, the newswire said. AlphaValue analyst Adrian Brassi ...
The Mental Wellbeing Paradox
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The Mental Wellbeing Paradox

The "Feel Good With Fiama Mental Wellbeing Survey 2024," commissioned by ITC and conducted by NielsenIQ, uncovers significant gaps in mental health perceptions across India. While 83% of respondents recognize that mental health issues should not carry shame, an overwhelming 81% feel embarrassed to disclose that they are receiving therapy. This discrepancy highlights the persistent stigma surrounding mental health support, despite increasing awareness. Cost remains a major barrier, with 77% of participants finding therapy unaffordable and 74% indicating that health insurance does not cover mental health services. However, virtual therapy is gaining traction, with 52% of Gen Z respondents now open to online counseling, marking a notable increase from the previous year. Shillong's ...
Dettol Banega Swasth India innovates Hygiene Education, reaching 30 million children on Global Handwashing Day
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Dettol Banega Swasth India innovates Hygiene Education, reaching 30 million children on Global Handwashing Day

Reckitt’s flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India (BSI), marked Global Handwashing Day 2024 by educating 30 million children across India on essential hand hygiene practices. Themed “Clean Hands for All: Advancing Health Equity through Hygiene,” the initiative highlighted BSI’s dedication to providing hygiene knowledge to children from diverse backgrounds. This year’s campaign, supported by over 100 partners, reached children in 29 states and 7 union territories through the Dettol School Hygiene Education programme. With participation from various schools, including Sarvodaya Vidyalayas and Kendriya Vidyalayas, BSI successfully promoted proper handwashing techniques. In a bid to modernize engagement, the campaign also launched an AI-powered chatbot, "Hygieia For Good Hygiene,...