Mumbai Indians bets big on online merchandise sales
From a business perspective, getting customers to purchase items on MI Shop is our next growth story, said an executive. Last year, we began selling fan merchandise directly through MI Shop. Earlier, we were selling merchandise only through third-party platforms, but now it's both, he added. Key Points
Economic TimesAustralia’s wildfires may hold a lesson or two for a smoky US
Australia's devastating 2019-2020 wildfires changed the country's politics on climate, resulting in the 2022 election delivering the greenest parliament on record. However, natural disasters don't necessarily shift voter behavior towards climate-focused policies, but rather punish whichever party is in power. The effects of disasters can also be limited and perverse. The impact of the current wildfires in the northeastern US on public opinion is uncertain, as extreme weather only has a weak effect on people's views of climate change. Key Points
mintIn auto, prefer two-wheelers; Hero Moto top pick: Siddhartha Khemka
Sun Pharma reported better-than-expected earnings with EBITDA margins beating expectations. The stock reacted positively to the news. Voltas had weak performance, particularly in the project business, but the market reacted positively, possibly due to short covering. Blue Star, on the other hand, had strong results and a positive outlook. Battery companies like Exide and Amara Raja are showing good traction, but we have a neutral rating on them and prefer to invest directly in the OEMs. Our top picks are two-wheelers, with Hero Moto leading the pack. Key Points
Economic TimesSony removes a crucial PS5 feature from Nov 13, say goodbye to sharing gameplay clips on X
Sony has ended the PS5 and PS4 integration with X and that means that you will no longer be able to upload content directly from your console. The change will come into effect from November 13. Key Points
India TodayProtecting yourself from travel scams: Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals
Beware of travel scams targeting vacation seasons. Avoid fake travel sites and fraudulent plane ticket sales. Book directly with airlines, verify ticket confirmations, and use reputable sources. Key Points
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NCCF procures 2,826 tn onion from farmers for buffer stock; to scale up buying in coming days
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) has purchased 2,826 tonnes of onions directly from farmers in the last four days, mostly from Maharashtra, as it aims to increase its buffer stock. The government has increased the onion buffer stock target from 3 lakh tonnes to 5 lakh tonnes this year. The NCCF and NAFED have been directed to procure 1 lakh tonnes each directly from farmers to prevent panic selling and control domestic prices. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Narendra Modi offers condolences over death of Pankaj Udhas: ‘His departure leaves a void in music world’
'We mourn the loss of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a range of emotions and whose Ghazals spoke directly to the soul...His departure leaves a void in the music world that can never be filled. Condolences to his family and admirers, PM Narendra Modi said Key Points
mintCan Kerala's antibiotic abuse project inspire India's antimicrobial resistance fight?
In 2019, nearly 300,000 deaths in India were due to AMR. Over 1 million deaths were linked to drug resistance, making infections more challenging to treat. Kerala initiated an AMR action plan in 2018. However, analysts say that Kerala’s approach might not be directly applicable to other states, where access to antibiotics is itself an issue. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian companies can now list on international bourses in GIFT City
India Business News: Indian companies are now allowed to list directly on international exchanges in GIFT City, providing them access to a wider pool of investors. This move will boost foreign investment flows and broaden the investor base for Indian companies. Key Points
Times Of IndiaZero Shadow Day in Bengaluru on April 25
t’s Zero Shadow Day in Bengaluru on April 25. At 12.17 p.m., the Sun will be directly overhead and hence any vertical object will cast no shadow. Key Points
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