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Musical 'Mamma Mia!' celebrates 25 years in London's West End

Posted on: 05 Apr, 01:05 AM

By Sarah Mills Back in 1999, the all female team behind musical "Mamma Mia!", based on songs by Swedish pop group ABBA, had no idea how successful their 'kitchen sink' show would be.     "When you're

Tags: #group #years #team
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Panama Canal drought could threaten global supply chain, S&P says

Panama Canal drought could threaten global supply chain, S&P says

Posted on: 05 Apr, 01:05 AM

By Marion Giraldo MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The severe drought which has forced the Panama Canal, one of the world's busiest trade passages, to limit daily crossings could impact global supply chains

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France's Macron says he has no doubt Russia will try to target Paris Olympics

France's Macron says he has no doubt Russia will try to target Paris Olympics

Posted on: 05 Apr, 01:05 AM

PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he had no doubt Russia would malevolently target the Paris Olympics this summer. "I have no doubt whatsoever, including in terms

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Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi puts focus on modernization and organisational reforms

Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi puts focus on modernization and organisational reforms

Posted on: 05 Apr, 01:05 AM

The conference was attended by the senior leadership of the Indian Army.

Tags: #Indian
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Indian Coast Guard rescues injured fisherman in Gulf of Khambhat

Indian Coast Guard rescues injured fisherman in Gulf of Khambhat

Posted on: 05 Apr, 01:05 AM

The fisherman was evacuated safely and taken to the government hospital in stable condition for further medical management, the ICG said.

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Michael Clarke gives honest take on Rishabh Pant's World Cup chances after DC loss: ‘Saw physio run out to field...’

Michael Clarke gives honest take on Rishabh Pant's World Cup chances after DC loss: ‘Saw physio run out to field...’

Posted on: 05 Apr, 12:05 AM

Michael Clarke opened up about Rishabh Pant's comeback season at the IPL 2024 after KKR crushed DC at Vizag.  | Cricket

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Want to achieve harmonious facial contours? Know all about non-surgical rhinoplasty or nose job

Want to achieve harmonious facial contours? Know all about non-surgical rhinoplasty or nose job

Posted on: 05 Apr, 12:05 AM

Beyond aesthetics: Explore the multifaceted benefits of non-surgical rhinoplasty or nose job and know what exactly it is | Health

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Where is David Miller? Shubman Gill confirms Kane Williamson's return as GT meet PBKS at IPL 2024

Where is David Miller? Shubman Gill confirms Kane Williamson's return as GT meet PBKS at IPL 2024

Posted on: 05 Apr, 12:05 AM

Shubman Gill confirmed Kane Williamson's return as GT hosted PBKS at the IPL 2024. Gill also revealed that GT are without David Miller. | Cricket

Tags: #Gill ,#Gill #revealed
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Irfan draws massive 'Virat Kohli' comparison, Yuvraj reacts as Shubman Gill takes down Rabada and co. in GT vs PBKS

Irfan draws massive 'Virat Kohli' comparison, Yuvraj reacts as Shubman Gill takes down Rabada and co. in GT vs PBKS

Posted on: 05 Apr, 12:05 AM

Shubman Gill produced an impressive knock for GT against PBKS, remaining unbeaten on 89 off 48 deliveries | Cricket

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CM Vijayan asks Doordarshan to withdraw screening of ‘The Kerala Story’

CM Vijayan asks Doordarshan to withdraw screening of ‘The Kerala Story’

Posted on: 05 Apr, 12:05 AM

Kerala CM condemns Doordarshan's decision to telecast 'The Kerala Story', urges withdrawal to “avoid communal tensions”. | Latest News India

Tags: #decision
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Otherworldly assets: Contemporary art remains both surreal and lucrative

Otherworldly assets: Contemporary art remains both surreal and lucrative

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:40 PM

Among the displays at Art Basel Hong Kong this year was an art work featuring shredded suits to signify some sort of freedom that seemed inspired by the art of Yoko Ono several decades ago.

Tags: #work
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Amazon’s AI-run stores were a little too magical to be true

Amazon’s AI-run stores were a little too magical to be true

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:40 PM

Human teams labouring in secret behind ‘AI’ facades aren’t rare. Amazon’s Just Walk Out stores had over 1,000 people working in India.

Tags: #people
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Indian cities and air pollution: It’s time to get into mission mode

Indian cities and air pollution: It’s time to get into mission mode

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:40 PM

Air quality may seem like a local problem but we have 42 Indian cities among the world’s 50 most polluted, which shows that the problem of air-quality neglect is a pervasive national issue. We must reduce air toxicity through inter-state and state-local partnerships.

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Startup 2.0: Get set for a new phase of bottom-of-the-pyramid business

Startup 2.0: Get set for a new phase of bottom-of-the-pyramid business

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:40 PM

Looking ahead, a swathe of new initiatives in frontier sectors such as AI and the emergence of novel capital sources are expected to catalyse inclusive economic growth.

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CVS Drug Plans to Allow No-Cost Access to OTC Birth Control

CVS Drug Plans to Allow No-Cost Access to OTC Birth Control

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:40 PM

CVS Health Corp. drug plans will cover over-the-counter oral birth control in the US, a step that further removes barriers to obtaining oral contraception as reproductive rights increasingly come under fire.

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Demand under rural jobs scheme seen 27% lower in FY25

Demand under rural jobs scheme seen 27% lower in FY25

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:35 PM

The rural development ministry has pegged the 2024-25 person-day generation target (called labour budget) at 2.21 billion under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), down 27% from the actual level in the previous fiscal.

Tags: #National #Employment
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Services sector growth picks up in March on robust demand

Services sector growth picks up in March on robust demand

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:35 PM

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rose to 61.2 in March from 60.6 in February. The performance was largely attributed to healthy demand conditions, efficiency gains and robust sales. The HSBC India Composite PMI Output Index rose to 61.8 in March from 60.6 in February, the second-strongest growth in over 13-and-a-half years. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.

Tags: #India #largely
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Halve your fuel expense? Bajaj's CNG bike may do just that

Halve your fuel expense? Bajaj's CNG bike may do just that

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:35 PM

Bajaj Auto plans to disrupt the entry-level motorcycle market with the world's first CNG-run motorcycle, aiming to halve monthly fuel expenses. The bi-fuel motorcycles, priced at a premium, will challenge Hero MotoCorp's dominance. Bajaj aims to capitalize on the mileage-conscious entry-level segment, where it currently holds an 8% share. The move aligns with government carbon reduction goals and leverages Bajaj's experience in CNG three-wheelers. Launching first in Maharashtra and Gujarat, Bajaj plans to expand its CNG motorcycle portfolio in India and select international markets.

Tags: #Maharashtra #select #challenge
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Global private equity firms eye $1 billion bid for Bharat Serums and vaccines

Global private equity firms eye $1 billion bid for Bharat Serums and vaccines

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:35 PM

Five global private equity firms, including Warburg Pincus, Permira, EQT, Bain, and TPG, are interested in bidding for Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV), which is seeking over $1 billion. The firms will sign expressions of interest soon and start due diligence on the Mumbai-based biopharmaceutical company. Advent International, the current owner, acquired BSV in 2019 and now wants to sell it. Some contenders may partner with pharmaceutical companies for the bid. Advent has engaged Jefferies and JP Morgan for the sale process.

Tags: #seeking #start
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Oppo, Realme and OnePlus to have separate sales operations

Oppo, Realme and OnePlus to have separate sales operations

Posted on: 04 Apr, 11:35 PM

China's BBK Group, the largest smartphone manufacturer, is breaking its sales structure for three brands, Oppo, Realme, and OnePlus, to de-risk the business under increased government scrutiny. The plan is to allow individual brands to have their own sales and marketing teams, ensuring they are not clubbed together in case of further government action.

Tags: #case #business
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