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Wellness retreat that King Charles and Queen Camilla visited in Bengaluru to soon expand to Portugal 

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who left the retreat after a three-day rejuvenation session, are happy with the expansion plans as this would be closer to the UK, says holistic health practitioner Issac Mathai, who runs the facility




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Osteoporosis can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

The key to having healthy bones for a lifetime is to take some simple preventive measures – and the earlier, the better




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National Task Force files interim report on safety measures for hospital staff

NTF report has suggested short term, medium, and long term measures to protect doctors and medical staff in their workplaces.





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Be curious, spend time on important stuff, says Ericsson CEO Vestberg




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Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to check price rise

This variety of rice constitutes 25% of the total rice export from the country




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Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh make hay as export demand spikes, seek higher crop cap

Global shortage of 400 million kg of tobacco spurs export demand for the crop; premium leaves fetch farmers in Prakasam and Nellore districts a record ₹210 a kg during e-auctions




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Onion auction to remain closed indefinitely in Nashik wholesale markets to protest 40% duty on export: Traders

Traders claimed the central government's decision to impose 40% duty on the export of onions till December 31, 2023 will adversely affect the onion growers and its export




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Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice

Duty exemption would be available on parboiled rice lying in customs ports which have not been granted LEO and are backed by valid LCs before August 25, 2023




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Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports? 

Is there a demand-supply mismatch? Why is the government planning to offload buffer stocks? 




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Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice

Basmati rice below $1200 per tonne will not be allowed to export




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Are export ban, stocking limits on rice and wheat curbing inflation? | Data

A look at the various limits and bans on wheat and rice stocks and exports in the recent past, and their impact




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Restore incentive for cashew exports: Tamil Nadu Cashew Processors and Exporters Association

The association also urged APEDA to exempt imported raw cashew nuts from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) clearance in customs.




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Centre raises minimum support prices for Rabi crops, farmers unhappy

Farmers’ organisations say the MSP did not match the increase in input costs




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Government imposes minimum export price of $800 per tonne on onion till December 31

Onion prices have further risen to ₹65-80 per kilogramme in the retail market of the national capital on lower supply.




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India’s smaller rice crop paves way for prolonged export curbs

Production in India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is under unusually intense focus after New Delhi banned exports of non-basmati white rice in July, sending global prices surging




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Centre bans onion export till March; Nashik farmers protest

On August 19, the Union government imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until December 31,




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India aims at $1 billion fresh banana exports in next 5 years

India’s banana export destinations extend beyond the Middle East, with potential opportunities in major global players like the USA, Russia, Japan, Germany, China, the Netherlands, the UK, and France.




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High import duties; resisting pressure to open agricultural sector important to ensure India's food security: GTRI

Economic think tank GTRI (Global Trade Research Initiative) in its report said that India needs to cut its reliance on imported vegetable oils to promote better health outcomes and also reduce the import bill




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Amit Shah launches portal for procurement of pulses 

The Cooperation Minister said that before the sowing operation, tur farmers can register on the portal to sell their produce to NAFED and NCCF




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To curb price rise, Centre tells traders, millers to declare rice stocks on government portal

They have to declare stock position of paddy and rice every Friday




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Govt allows onion exports to Bangladesh, Mauritius, Bahrain, Bhutan

Traders are allowed to export this quantity till March 31




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Should Minimum Support Price be legalised?




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India sugar crop woes create opportunity for Al Khaleej refinery




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Onion traders cry foul over underpriced exports to UAE

Centre has permitted 24,400 MT shipments to the country amid ban on exports ‘till further orders’; exporters allege selling price being set too low, triggering windfall profits for selected UAE importers




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India's FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

In value terms, imports in the year jumped 93% to $3.75 billion




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Centre allows 99.5k tons of onion exports to 6 neighbouring nations

Centre allows export of 99,500 tonnes of onions from Maharashtra to six countries despite domestic ban




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Centre lifts onion export ban, but conditions apply

Outbound shipments now feasible if global buyers pay at least $770 a tonne for Indian onions




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Election Commission nod taken before lifting ban on onion exports: Govt sources

The decision assumes importance as it comes before the crucial Lok Sabha polls in key onion belts like Nashik, Ahmednagar and Solapur in Maharashtra




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Chickpea imports unlikely to ease prices, yellow peas seen as substitute

Limited availability of chickpeas in the world market could force India to import of yellow peas, which are available in abundance, say officials




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RBI annual report 2023-2024: MSPs for kharif and rabi crops ensured minimum return of 50% over cost of production

Reserve Bank of India’s annual report highlights MSPs, foodgrain stocks, and challenges faced by agriculture in 2023-24




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‘Dirty Fashion’ report reveals pollution in big brands’ supply chains

How H&M, Zara and Marks & Spencer are buying viscose from highly polluting factories in Asia. By Natasha Hurley.




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A nation in drunken stupor

We have come across few people who are sober when punch drunk.



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A golden door of opportunity

The Government may have tightened gold import norms, making it difficult for investors to invest in the yellow metal. But if you are one who is willing to take risks, then there is a door that is wide open to help you take advantage of the current situation.



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Return of the sporty SUV

Porsche’s new version of Cayenne is a state-of-the-art machine that makes driving seem effortless




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Porsche power

The Macan S is responsive, quick and smart — and fun to drive




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Resisting neoliberal schooling [electronic resource] : dismantling the rubricization and corporatization of higher education / edited by Anthony J. Nocella II.

New York : Peter Lang , 2024.




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Gunasekhar and Neelima: Samantha is the perfect choice to portray Shakuntala’s quiet inner strength

Director Gunasekhar and producer Neelima Guna on how they tried to make ‘Shaakuntalam’ appeal to a contemporary audience




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Phishing attacks became more targeted this year: Report

Hackers have been targeting delivery, postal, financial services and human resources



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2X surge in ransomware attacks during the April-June quarter: Report

‘Besides demanding ransom from the victim, these evolved threat actors steal the encrypted data and sell it in the open market to make dual income’



  • Computers & Laptops

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2020 most profitable year for hackers: Subex report

Covid-19 themed attacks continue to be used by hacker groups to make quick money



  • Computers & Laptops

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Google relaunches offline support for Google Calendar on desktops

The offline feature for Google Calendar was rolled back in 2018



  • Computers & Laptops

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India one of the 10 most-affected by stalkerware: Report

Russia, Brazil and the USA are at the top of Kaspersky’s 2020 list of countries hit by the secret surveillance software



  • Computers & Laptops

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Total worldwide PC shipments increased 53.1 per cent in Q1 2021: Report

Revival led by strong growth in Chromebooks and tablets



  • Computers & Laptops

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Dell announces availability of its latest commercial PC portfolio in India

Includes latest devices across Latitude, Precision and OptiPlex



  • Computers & Laptops

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Acer updates its gaming portfolio with new notebooks, monitors and desktops

It has launched new Predator Triton and Helios Series gaming notebooks




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India’s PC shipments grew 72% Y-o-Y in Q1 2021: Report

Shipments included 517,000 desktops, 2.5 million notebooks, 930,000 tablets and 43,000 workstations



  • Computers & Laptops

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HP boosts premium notebook portfolio with new HP Spectre x360 14

The device is available at a starting price of ₹1,19,999




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HP expands its India-made PC portfolio

HP to manufacture laptops, desktop towers and mini desktops at Flex facility in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai