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02.12 / 14:29

markets UPS FIVE Digital Trade Pride blues Pernod Ricard exits Imperial Blue to bet big on premium spirits

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI: French spirits major Pernod Ricard India is sharpening its focus on premium alcohol, exiting the mass-market whisky segment even as it launches a new India-made brand aimed at consumers trading up. The company this week completed the sale of its Imperial Blue whisky, among India’s largest-selling mass brands, to Tilaknagar Industries.

02.12 / 12:51

UPS Digital Google Gemini President beautiful How Estée Lauder and Google taught AI to sell fragrances

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The AI chatbot Estée Lauder Companies built for its Jo Malone London fragrance brand has a uniquely difficult task. Unlike the current barrage of agentic stylists and shoppers tasked with picking outfits and hunting down deals, the “AI Scent Advisor" must spin everyday language into the intangible and totally nondigital experience of smelling.

06.04 / 15:37

Provident Digital Progressive Action Death community Healthcare World Health Day 2025: India marks progress in maternal and child health with key initiatives

World Health Day 2025, with WHO's theme «Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,» India continues to strengthen its healthcare systems through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission, marking significant progress in improving maternal and child health, expanding digital healthcare access, and enhancing public health infrastructure. World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, underscores the importance of global health and calls for collective action to address pressing health challenges. Started by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1950, it unites governments, institutions, and communities in addressing critical health priorities each year. According to an official release, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made substantial strides in improving India's public health outcomes through various key initiatives and programs. The National Health Mission (NHM) has played a central role in this progress. The release mentioned that the MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) in India dropped from 130 (2014-16) to 97 (2018-20) per 1,00,000 live births, a decline of 33 points. «Over the last 30 years (1990-2020), MMR declined by 83% in India,» the release stated.

06.04 / 15:37

Hollywood UPS film Actor stars Videos Interviews Chris Hemsworth opens up about the one Hollywood star who left him 'intimidated' on set

CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, actor Chris Hemsworth revealed that he felt “very intimidated” while working alongside Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry in their upcoming film Crime 101. Hemsworth, 41, made the admission during promotional interviews for the Amazon Prime Video release, directed by Bart Layton and based on a novella by Don Winslow.

06.04 / 15:37

markets Provident Man Enterprise President reports Bangladesh grants Musk licence for Starlink rollout

The Starlink service will be unveiled at a government-backed investment summit that opens in Dhaka on Monday. «We granted them approval,» Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud, chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, told reporters on Sunday. Mahmud said it was granted on March 28, several days before US President Donald Trump unveiled his wide-ranging tariff programme that sent global markets into a tailspin. The new tariff on Bangladesh goods was set at 37 percent, hiking duties from the previous 16 percent on cotton.

06.04 / 15:37

markets Assurant Remark ICE Food country innovations Semiconductor founder hits back at Piyush Goyal’s ‘ice cream or chips’ remark

semiconductor startup founder has issued a strong rebuttal to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent criticism of Indian consumer internet startups, highlighting the challenges faced by deep-tech entrepreneurs in India. At Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Goyal had taken a swipe at the direction many startups were heading, saying, “Do we have to make ice cream or chips? Dukaandari hi karna hai?” His comments suggested a preference for innovation in areas like semiconductors over consumer-facing ventures such as food delivery or boutique D2C products. Also Read: Zepto's Aadit Palicha, Mohandas Pai react to Piyush Goyal's comments on Indian startups

06.04 / 15:11

Provident Citizens Action country rights Nepal govt will take action if ex-king continues to indulge in anti-constitutional activities: Minister

Prithvi Subba Gurung on Sunday said that former King Gyanendra breached the agreement he had reached with political parties that he would honour the constitution. «The government will take action if he continues to indulge in activities directed against the constitution,» he said. Speaking at a programme in Lamjung district, Gurung said, «The ex-monarch has violated the agreement he had reached with the political parties in the past that he would honour the constitution and not indulge in activity that would undermine the sovereign people.» Gyanendra had reached the agreement with political parties that the government would let his mother, former queen Ratna Rajyalaxmi Shah, to live in a section of Narayanhiti Palace, and to let him live in Nagarjun Palace on the outskirts of Kathmandu, he said. The government had agreed to provide him with the facilities entitled to a former head of the state and that he would honour the constitution and also not interfere with sovereign rights of the Nepalese citizens, Gurung added. However, the former king had breached the agreement with his statement during the democracy day on February 19, he said.

06.04 / 15:11

markets economy Trade Inside consequences reports Donald Trump's tariffs spark panic inside the White House as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly wants to quit amid market mayhem

The development comes amid growing concerns over the impact of the new trade policies on global markets and the U.S. economy.

06.04 / 15:11

film Instagram Photos Celebrity actress stars peace Pakistani actress Saba Qamar’s black dress, chocolate cake, and soulful birthday bash wins over internet. Check photos

Saba Qamar marked her 41st birthday in a peaceful and deeply personal way that quickly resonated with fans and went viral online. Known for her stellar performances in television and film, the star chose simplicity over extravagance for her special day, and her serene celebration left the internet enchanted.

06.04 / 15:11

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Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of opening a Ram Naam Bank was discussed among the devotees in Sweden. Nityanand Sharma, an IT Solution Architect, who works for a global furniture retailer in Sweden's Almhult and manages the affairs of a local temple there, said people were enamoured by the idea of a bank that propagates the name of Lord Ram. «The name of Lord Ram is powerful and effective enough to dispel doubts, fears and anxiety. That is why the concept propagated by Prayagraj-based Ram Naam Bank, of embracing the divine presence by writing his name 108 times a day in a booklet has many takers globally,» he said.

06.04 / 15:11

Target economy wellness Trade President War Pharmaceuticals Trade war is on: From meat to toilet paper, EU imposes $28 billion in tariffs on U.S. products, making goods more expensive for billions and pushing global economies toward recession

The 27-country bloc faces 25 per cent import tariffs on steel and aluminium and cars and 'reciprocal' tariffs of 20 per cent from Wednesday for almost all other goods. President Trump's tariffs cover some 70 per cent of the EU's exports to the United States — worth in total 532 billion euros ($585 billion) last year — with likely duties on copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and timber still to come. When Trump hit steel and aluminium imports with a 25 percent tariff in March, the EU decided on «an eye for an eye» approach. «We will react in areas where it hurts the United States,» a senior EU official said. Officials have previously said the EU will target goods from politically important US states, including soybeans produced in Louisiana, the home of US Speaker Mike Johnson, who pushes Trump's agenda in Congress. The is happening even though, President Trump's one of the closest advisers billionaire Elon Musk told Italy League leader Matteo Salvini on Saturday that he hoped in the future the US and Europe could create «a very close, stronger partnership» and reach a «zero-tariff zone.» Musk spoke to Salvini in a video conference during the League's congress in Florence. Salvini is the leader of the far-right, anti-migrant League party and vice premier of the Italian conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni.

06.04 / 15:11

markets Art Digital CEO Platform show reports ChatGPT downloads surge in India, but revenue lags behind: Report

OpenAI is struggling to convert that momentum into meaningful revenue, TechCrunch reported, citing third-party data. Despite rising engagement, subscription income from India remains a fraction of what the company earns in the United States. Strong adoption, limited monetisation According to analytics firm SensorTower, Indian users have spent $8 million on ChatGPT subscriptions via in-app payments since 2023, excluding web-based payments. In contrast, US users have spent around $330 million during the same period.

06.04 / 15:11

markets Strategy Fallout Trade President country Interviews More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says

White House to begin trade talks, a top economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday as U.S. officials sought to defend sweeping new tariffs that have unleashed global turmoil. During an interview on ABC News' 'This Week,' U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett denied that the tariffs were part of a strategy by Trump to crash financial markets to pressure the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. He said there were would be no «political coercion» of the central bank. In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump shared a video that suggested his tariffs aimed to hammer the stock market on purpose in a bid to force lower interest rates. In a separate interview on NBC News's Meet the Press, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the stock market drop and said there was «no reason» to anticipate a recession based on the tariffs. Trump jolted economies around the world after he announced broad tariffs on U.S. imports on Wednesday, triggering retaliatory levies from China and sparking fears of a globe trade war and recession.

06.04 / 15:11

Man Extreme Discover Rhythm Research isolate testing Man lives like a 'timeless' caveman for experiment, discovers bizarre secret about the human mind

Michel Siffre undertook a radical self-experiment: to live in complete isolation inside a glacier cave in the Scarasson mountain in the Ligurian Alps—130 meters below the surface—for over two months. Inspired by the space race and the psychological challenges astronauts might face, Siffre aimed to understand how the human body perceives time in the absence of natural cues like sunlight or clocks. “This idea came to me—this idea that became the idea of my life,” Siffre later told Cabinet Magazine. “I decided to live like an animal, without a watch, in the dark, without knowing the time.”

06.04 / 15:11

Booking Platform Discover WhatsApp Seven staffers booked for defrauding tech firm of Rs 4.83 crore in Nagpur

The fraud came to light when the general manager of the company, Hexaware Technologies, discovered discrepancies during a routine data check by the quality team, he said. The official said a probe revealed that some employees were processing fraudulent refunds without receiving faulty products from customers, causing losses to the company. According to company protocol, refunds can only be issued when customers return faulty products purchased via e-commerce platforms. The official said a group of employees allegedly exploited the system by creating fake customer accounts and issuing refunds.

06.04 / 14:07

Booking Manufacturing security WhatsApp wellness country Rs 25,000 crore work share for private sector firms in HAL's mega 156 combat helicopter deal

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is looking to outsource work worth around Rs 25,000 crore to the private sector firms. The Cabinet Committee on Security on Friday cleared the mega Rs 62,500 crore deal, and the contract between the Defence Ministry and the HAL was signed on the same day. «We are going to follow the Light Combat Aircraft manufacturing model in this programme as well. The HAL would soon be issuing tenders for involving the private sector in a big way in the Light Combat helicopter (LCh) project,» defence officials told ANI. In the LCA project also, different sections of the aircraft like fuselage, wings etc have been given to different private sector companies like Larsen and Toubro and Vem Technologies, they said. Around 40 per cent of the work share in the Rs 62,500 crore project is planned to be outsourced to the private industry. This is also going to help in further expanding the defence industrial ecosystem in the country at all levels, the officials said

06.04 / 14:07

Provident Waters Puzzle Yellow blues fun reports NYT Connections Game #665, April 6, 2025: Solve the Sunday challenge with these hints and answers

While it offers a fun mental workout, it can also be perplexing at times. For those struggling with today's puzzle, we provide a guide to help you crack the answers for NYT Connections game #665 on April 6, 2025, as mentioned in a report Beebom.

06.04 / 14:07

MET Election President country Congress' Ahmedabad session to be its 6th in Gujarat; to put spotlight on legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, Patel

Congress has had a historical connection with Gujarat as its stalwarts, Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel, hailed from there and the party has held five of its sessions in the state, with each of those contributing in shaping the country's history. The upcoming All India Congress Committee (AICC) session in Ahmedabad on April 8-9 will be the party's sixth in the state and the second post independence. It will also be the Congress's third session in Ahmedabad since its formation in 1885. In a video statement, Congress general secretary in-charge of Gujarat affairs Mukul Wasnik said on Sunday that the session would be attended by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other top leaders. He said all key issues facing the country and political challenges will be discussed at the session and the direction of Indian politics shaped. A couple of days before the session, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh put out on X the official records of the past sessions held in Gujarat.

06.04 / 14:07

Instagram show social Equality Features Videos inequality Lady doctor says she 'won at life' as husband rejects stacks of dowry cash in viral wedding video. Watch

dowry system, a centuries-old practice in South Asia where a bride's family gives money, gifts, or property to the groom's family, continues to persist despite being outlawed in India. This tradition, often viewed as a burden on families and a source of gender inequality, has faced growing criticism in recent years. A viral wedding video on social media has offered a powerful example of how individuals are rejecting outdated customs and advocating for change.

06.04 / 14:07

Target Progressive Trade President reports Xi Jinping takes Taiwan, Kim strikes South Korea, and America stumbles: A terrifying glimpse into a post-U.S world dominated by Beijing

Joseph Wu was leading a delegation for a meeting known as the «special channel», the Financial Times reported earlier. It marked Trump's first use of the channel since returning to the White House on January 20. Feud around Taiwan The island nation of Taiwan has always remained a prime target for Chinese President Xi Jinping and the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has shown keen interest in keeping a good rapport with the US in order to tackle Beijing, as per a report on Daily Mail. But why is Taiwan so important for both the US and China? Located in the geopolitically critical South China Sea, the island nation is barely 100 kilometres away from China's southeastern shores. The tiny island country is hub of manufacturing and technological giants. Apart from this, Taiwan occupies the key trade route of Taiwan Strait. Also, Taiwan is part of 'first island chain' which includes territories from Japan to Philippines.

06.04 / 13:49

UPS Software Interface Boxing cover social Why AI can't take over creative writing

In 2022, 74 years after Shannon's proposal, ChatGPT appeared, which caught the attention of the public, with some even suggesting it was a gateway to super-human intelligence. Going from Shannon's proposal to ChatGPT took so long because the amount of data and computing time used was unimaginable even a few years before. ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) learned from a huge corpus of text from the internet. It predicts the probability of the next word given the context: a prompt and the previously generated words.