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Funding for e-commerce could slow to a trickle

Indian internet consumer businesses raised $2.1 billion from investors in the January-March period, about 14% less year-on-year, data from market research firm Tracxn showed.




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AG Jennings, 32 other AGs warn e-commerce giants: online marketplaces aren’t exempt from price gouging laws

Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined Wednesday a letter with 32 Attorneys General, led by Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Mexico, and Vermont, urging Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Walmart, and Craigslist to more rigorously monitor price gouging practices by online sellers using their services. “We want the business community and American consumers to know that we endeavor to balance […]



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Range-topping Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elite: BMW 530d-rival gets more power, features

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elite is the range-topping model and gets a new engine, additional features and more.




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Mercedes-Benz India starts online bookings: Book a car or service from home

The Mercedes-Benz Merc From Home initiative helps eliminate human contact and promotes transparency with respect to vehicle availability and prices.




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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA launch around the corner: Compact-SUV now displayed on India website

The GLA-Class is expected to be launched in India soon as the German brand has displayed the vehicle on its India website.




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Mercedes-Benz India factory and dealerships restart under Covid-19 safety rules

While the factory has restarted operations, it is at a partial stage and same is the case with dealerships.




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1200 km of India’s coastline on an Interceptor 650 | Royal Enfield Konkan Chase 2020 – Ep 01

Royal Enfield Konkan Chase 2020 was a 1200 km ride across the Indian coastline in which over 15 riders rode through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. We bring you our experience of this epic ride in the first episode in which we show you what all the first 4 days were all about.




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RE Garage Cafe visit, beach ride & more on Interceptor 650 | Royal Enfield Konkan Chase 2020 – Ep 02

Royal Enfield Konkan Chase Ep 02 tells you how our journey of riding along the great Indian coastline continued after Day 4. The last three days of the ride were quite interesting as we visited the Royal Enfield Garage Cafe in Goa and also rode the Interceptor 650 on a beach. Here’s our experience and […]




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When silence speaks volumes: US cut off ALL communication channels with Caracas after botched mercenary raid, says Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that evidence will soon reveal the US leader himself was behind the failed incursion attempt, noting that Washington severed all remaining ties with Caracas thereafter.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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Venezuela charges two Americans with terrorism and conspiracy over failed mercenary plot

Venezuela has charged two former US soldiers with terrorism and conspiracy offences for taking part in a botched bid to oust President Nicolas Maduro, the country’s top prosecutor said on Friday.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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WaPo in league with Maduro? Venezuela’s Guaido says US mercenary contract is fake, even after own allies give full doc to US media

Opposition leader Juan Guaido continues to deny any link to a failed armed incursion into Venezuela, despite his own allies handing over a lengthy contract to American media naming him as the commander of the operation.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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Moscow e-commerce sales jump 40% during coronavirus lockdown

The volume of online sales in the Russian capital grew rapidly in March, reaching 16 billion rubles (almost $218 million), according to the official Moscow mayor’s office website.
Read Full Article at RT.com




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How to use Intel Perceptual Computing to develop engaging apps

  Introduction This article discusses the development of Clifford’s Reading Adventures, a series of interactive educational games for young children from Scholastic Interactive LLC. T...




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How to use Intel Perceptual Computing SDK for human-robot interface

  Download PDF 1. Introduction This article gives a brief overview of Rover, then focuses on our implementation of the human-robot interface utilizing the Intel® Perceptual Computing SDK for g...




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RBI extends recast benefit on commercial real estate loans to NBFCs

According to sector experts, NBFCs' outstanding credit to the commercial real estate stood at Rs 1.29 lakh crore as on September 30, 2019.




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Five ‘big’ cars with surprisingly small engines: Mercedes-AMG’s hyper car is also on this list!




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Modified Royal Enfield images: Two Interceptor 650s with rally-spec design, capability




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Modified Royal Enfield Tandav 650: Whole new scrambler appeal for the Interceptor 650




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Top 5 cars unveiling at 2019 IAA Frankfurt: From electric Hyundai to Lamborghini plug-in hybrid hypercar




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2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in images: From Honda’s electric hatchback to Lamborghini’s hybrid hypercar




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Royal Enfield ‘Neelkantha’: A bagger-style Interceptor 650 in bright blue




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2020 Audi A6 petrol driven: BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class rival detailed in images!

The new Audi A6 is available with just a petrol engine under its hood. As before, this luxury sedan continues to compete with the likes of BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Jaguar XF.




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Audi Q8 SUV First Look: Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7 rival detailed in images

The Audi Q8 now stands as the flagship SUV from the German automaker in India. It will find its place above the Q7 in the brand's product line-up. The competition will include the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLS and the BMW X7.




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In Pics: Hrithik Roshan’s DC modified Mercedes-Benz V-Class interior looks extremely luxurious




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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 custom-built as a flat tracker without brakes: Minimalistic yet brilliant




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Other e-commerce giant of China follows its own path

Just about every June, on the anniversary of his company’s founding, Richard Liu dons a big motorcycle helmet and red uniform...




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IKEA to cut 7,500 jobs, focus on e-commerce

Ikea Group, the owner of most IKEA furniture stores worldwide, plans to cut 7,500 jobs over the next couple of years, mainly administrative staff in central support functions, it said on Wednesday.




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Govt-backed credit guarantee needed to ensure banks overcome risk averseness while lending: CII

To tackle the current crisis arisen from the COVID-19 outbreak and the consequent nationwide lockdown, the government and the RBI have announced many measures to ease the stress of businesses. 




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Trade and commerce in Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation: Know about the Srenis or guilds of ancient India

Since our FM mentioned the Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation or the Harappan culture, it is prudent that we start our journey from there.




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Energy Conservation: Govt to star rate deep freezers and light commercial ACs

BEE will start rating deep freezers and light commercial air conditioners as well from now onwards. The star rating programme was launched on the 19th foundation ceremony of the BEE.




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New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Immigration Changes

Wendy Smith Chief Executive of the South Canterbury Chamber states that the new visa system must provide confidence and certainty to employers that suffer from a skills shortage in regions. Employers in the area can find it easy to bring many temporary…




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Commercial Contract Masterclass

Introduction

Contract management is one of the core activities of a modern day organization as majority of an organization’s operation being under contracts with customers, suppliers, service providers, vendors and consultants. It’s vital that contracts should be aligned with the business expectation and professionals should be well versed with the drafting techniques and expertise to foresee the associated risk and design the contracts in the best interest of their organization. The importance of understanding contractual agreements has considerably increased since most business processes are governed through contractual relationships.

Edvancedge Knowledge Ventures upcoming initiative “Commercial Contract Masterclass – Negotiation, Drafting and Dispute Management” aims towards essential updates in commercial and legal issues pertaining to commercial agreements and helps improve the negotiation and drafting skills of the professionals involved. This full day masterclass will help organizations to reduce exposure, avoid litigation and implement dispute management by being fully conversant with the knowledge, skills and strategies in ensuring that the contracts are well negotiated, drafted and managed. Participating professionals will get a chance to hear and interact with experts on: 

  • How contracts have been drafted today and,what are the potential alternative drafting strategies and structures?
  • How contracts are negotiated including techniques for negotiation on contract variations and claims.
  • Effective risk control measures to minimize legal exposures and avoid disputes.
  • Necessary skills required to effectively manage contractual pitfalls and implement dispute resolution mechanism.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Increase efficiency and effectiveness within organisational processes
  • Possess knowledge on the latest best practices in contract strategy
  • Build strong and effective contracts
  • Improved supplier performance
  • Improved understanding on legal issues which allow for more effective management of legal rights
  • Possess confidence in discussing contract issues with lawyers and different parties
  • Effective risk reduction and conflict resolution

Who Should Attend?

A must attend workshop for anyone who has to negotiate, manage, transact or resolve disputes with third parties, including but not limited to:

  • Contract Administration & Management Professionals
  • Legal Heads & General Counsels
  • Legal Managers & Legal Executives
  • Corporate Legal Advisors
  • Deal Makers
  • Company Secretaries
  • Corporate Lawyers
  • Arbitrators & Mediators
  • Procurement & Purchasing Managers
  • Relationship Managers

Experts

  • Bhumesh Verma, Managing Partner - Corp Comm Legal
  • Tejas Karia, Partner and Head of Arbitration - Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
  • KPS Kohli, Partner - Dhir & Dhir Associates

To read more in details, click here




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Webinar on Building a Career in Commercial Mediation

Jean-Christophe, an international mediator, Executive Director of WAPPP and owner of Hase Solutions, leads a team of more than 150 mediators. He has bested the art of mediation and has resolved innumerable commercial cases through effective mediation. He will be addressing how one should go about becoming a successful mediator and how is mediation as a career! 

  • Date and Timing: 25th April at 4 PM
  • Meeting Link: Click Here




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Unable to Overcome Impact Of Tragedy: Aurangabad Train Accident Survivor

A survivor of the Aurangabad train tragedy says that the disturbing images of the death of his companions in front of his eyes were haunting him and left him with the mental trauma that he will never...




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Draconian past and present: History is neither partial nor merciful towards anybody

A timely reminder that foundations of India’s authoritarian laws were laid right after independence, to be exploited by successive regimes




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Cybercrime in the time of Covid — what firms need to do for security

“Ever since the outbreak, we have observed increased volumes of phishing attacks as well as a number of malicious websites purporting to offer information or advice about the pandemic,” says Venugopal N, director, software engineering, Check Point Software Technologies.




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Catching Cybercriminals Exploiting the Pandemic Follow Up

Read additional insights from The DomainTools Security Research Team's recent presentation on CovidLock including results from participant polls and supplemental Q&A.




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India e-commerce market will reach $6 billion by 2015 - Gartner

India fastest growing e-commerce market in Asia-Pacific region will reach $6 billion by 2015 - Gartner




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E-commerce - Online spending to increase by 67% in 2015

E-commerce to Boom: Online spending to increase by 67% in 2015 - ASSOCHAM-PwC




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Bankers get 15 percent salary hike and two alternate saturdays Off

PSU Bankers get 15 percent salary hike and Holiday on two alternate saturdays.




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E-Commerce in India despite rapid growth faces several challenges

E-Commerce in India despite rapid growth faces several challenges, CII-Deloitte




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Overcast and 37 F at Penn Yan, Penn Yan Airport, NY


Winds are from the West at 12.7 gusting to 28.8 MPH (11 gusting to 25 KT). The pressure is 1013.2 mb and the humidity is 54%. The wind chill is 29. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:53 am EDT.




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Overcast and Breezy and 33 F at Monticello, Sullivan County International Airport, NY


Winds are from the West at 23.0 gusting to 28.8 MPH (20 gusting to 25 KT). The pressure is 1010.8 mb and the humidity is 49%. The wind chill is 21. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:56 am EDT.




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Overcast and 33 F at Binghamton, Binghamton Regional Airport, NY


Winds are from the Northwest at 15.0 gusting to 24.2 MPH (13 gusting to 21 KT). The pressure is 1011.5 mb and the humidity is 52%. The wind chill is 23. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:53 am EDT.




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Overcast and 32 F at Cortland County-Chase Field, NY


Winds are from the West at 12.7 gusting to 20.7 MPH (11 gusting to 18 KT). The humidity is 75%. The wind chill is 22. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:55 am EDT.




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Overcast and 38 F at Dansville, Dansville Municipal Airport, NY


Winds are from the Northwest at 17.3 gusting to 31.1 MPH (15 gusting to 27 KT). The pressure is 1014.7 mb and the humidity is 55%. The wind chill is 29. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:54 am EDT.




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Overcast and 38 F at Elmira, Elmira / Corning Regional Airport, NY


Winds are from the Northwest at 11.5 gusting to 25.3 MPH (10 gusting to 22 KT). The pressure is 1013.0 mb and the humidity is 52%. The wind chill is 31. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:53 am EDT.




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Overcast and 30 F at CATTARAUGUS COUNTY-OLEAN, NY


Winds are from the West at 13.8 gusting to 21.9 MPH (12 gusting to 19 KT). The humidity is 64%. The wind chill is 19. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:55 am EDT.




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Overcast and Windy and 37 F at Griffiss Air Force Base / Rome, NY


Winds are from the West at 27.6 gusting to 35.7 MPH (24 gusting to 31 KT). The pressure is 1010.6 mb and the humidity is 50%. The wind chill is 25. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:53 am EDT.




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Albon denies penalised Leclerc virtual F1 hat-trick

Alexander Albon won a virtual Formula One thriller around Brazil's Interlagos circuit on Sunday to deny Charles Leclerc an esports hat-trick.