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April 5, 2023 -_5.1

DBS Bank India Launches digiPortfolio

DBS Bank India Introduces ‘digiPortfolio’ DBS Bank India has introduced a new investment solution called ‘digiPortfolio,’ which is now available on the bank’s digibank platform. The platform uses technology and human expertise to curate a set of investment options customized by Morningstar, which aligns with the risk preferences of different investors. The platform provides an …

April 5, 2023 -_6.1

Commonwealth champion weightlifter Sanjita Chanu faces 4-year ban by NADA

Sanjita Chanu, a weightlifter from India who has won the Commonwealth Games twice, has been banned for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of India after she tested positive for banned drugs. The testing took place during the National Games held in Gujarat in September-October 2022, and the results showed the presence of …

April 5, 2023 -_7.1

IIT Kanpur to Host Youth20 Consultation on Global Concerns

IIT Kanpur to Host Youth20 Consultation under G20 Presidency of India IIT Kanpur, one of India’s premier institutes of technology, will host the Youth20 Consultation under the G20 Presidency of India from April 5th-6th, 2023. The event will bring together over 1200 youth delegates from India and abroad to discuss innovative solutions to pressing global …

April 5, 2023 -_8.1

Forbes billionaire 2023 list: Mukesh Ambani become richest sports owner

Forbes billionaire 2023 list Mukesh Ambani has been named the richest sports owner in the Forbes billionaire 2023 list, with a net worth of $83.4 billion, surpassing Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, whose net worth is $80.7 billion. It’s interesting to note that despite a 3% fall in Reliance Industries’ share …

April 5, 2023 -_9.1

India develops country-level model for estimating TB cases

India leads in TB prevalence estimation with a new mathematical model India has developed a country-level mathematical model that estimates the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the country. The model allows for TB incidence and mortality estimate data to be available by March each year, months before the World Health Organization (WHO) releases its …

April 5, 2023 -_10.1

Banarasi Paan, three other Varanasi-based goods receive GI tag

On April 3, 2022, the Benarasi Paan, which was featured in Amitabh Bachchan’s famous song “Khaike Paan Benaras Wala,” was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This means that these products have unique qualities specific to their respective regions. The Benarasi Paan, known for its distinct taste and unique blend of ingredients, has been awarded …

April 5, 2023 -_11.1

A new book titled Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta written by Piyush Babele

A new book in Hindi titled Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta (‘ Gandhi: Politics and Communalism’) written by journalist-turned-author Piyush Babele, who currently heads the Madhya Pradesh Congress’ media department. He cites extracts from Dr. Ambedkar’s book Pakistan or the Partition of India and other sources, and claims to “contextualise the developments leading up to India’s …

April 5, 2023 -_12.1

Sudha Shivkumar took over as 40th President of FICCI Ladies Organisation

Sudha Shivkumar has been appointed as the 40th president of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), which is the oldest women-led and women-centric business chamber in Southeast Asia. The appointment took place during the 39th annual session. As the president of FLO, Shivkumar aims to focus on empowering women by promoting an enabling environment that fosters entrepreneurship, …