Amazon will soon start showing business names and addresses of sellers on its e-commerce platform. The move is said to be part of Amazon’s efforts to curb counterfeit products and sellers on the platform. The changes will come into effect on September 1 for the US version of the platform. […]
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E-tailers in India begin work to list ‘country of origin’ labels on products
The Indian trade ministry’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which hosted an online meeting of e-commerce players on Wednesday, wanted the changes to be implemented by the end of July. The companies, however, said they would need two to three months, according to the sources, who asked […]
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Jagdeep funeral: Son Jaaved Jaaferi leaves for cemetery
Veteran actor Jagdeep will be laid to rest at a cemetery in south Mumbai on Thursday. Jagdeep died on Wednesday at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was 81 and had not been keeping well because of age related issues. The actor’s family left on Thursday morning for his funeral. […]
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‘Weaponized’ Facebook fails to protect civil rights, audit says
Facebook Inc’s decisions to allow controversial posts by President Donald Trump established a “terrible precedent” that could allow the platform to be “weaponized to suppress voting,” an external civil rights audit found on Wednesday. The report, which Facebook commissioned two years ago, said the social network has not done enough […]
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Kareena looks back at her journey from being single to becoming a mother
Kareena Kapoor has shared a happy memory with a close friend and how they have evolved in life over the years. The actor shared two pictures to highlight the visible transition from being best friends to hanging out with their respective kids. Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Kareena wrote, “Some friendships […]
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Veteran actor Jagdeep, Sholay’s Soorma Bhopali, dies at 81
Veteran actor Jagdeep Veteran actor Jagdeep, who as Soorma Bhopali in Sholay became popular across generations, died on Wednesday at his residence. He was 81. The actor had not been keeping well and died on Wednesday at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. Jagdeep will be laid to rest at a […]
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Meghalaya: Admission forms for Class 11, other courses to be issued online, free of cost
Government of Meghalaya has issued an order informing that the admission forms for Class XI, undergraduate and post-graduate first semester courses will be issued online. The state government further informed that the admission forms will be issued free of cost. “For admission into Class XI, undergraduate and post-graduate first semester […]
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When Hanks told Irrfan that he’s going to ‘steal’ his acting style
Over the years, actor Tom Hanks has enjoyed his reputation as ‘the nicest guy in Hollywood’. Fans across the world routinely share personal stories of meeting the actor, and how wonderful he was to them. Director Steven Spielberg once said about him, “If Norman Rockwell were alive today, he would paint a […]
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After CBSE, Goa Board may also reduce syllabus to make up for academic loss
The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination (GBSHSE) is contemplating to reduce the syllabus for classes 10 and 12 for the academic year 2020-21 in view of the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a senior official said. The board will consider views of the Principals […]
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Probiotics alone or combined with prebiotics may ease depression
Probiotics either taken alone or combined with prebiotics, may help to ease depression, suggests a review published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health. But as per the researchers, whether they might help to lessen anxiety isn’t yet clear. Foods that broaden the profile of helpful bacteria in the gut are collectively […]
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Spurs boss Jose Mourinho criticises FA over Dier ban
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has criticised the Football Association’s decision to ban Eric Dier for four games over a confrontation with a fan in March. Video footage of the incident during Tottenham’s defeat by Norwich City in the FA Cup fifth round showed the England international climbing over seats […]
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Belgians holiday in trees as Covid-19 prompts staycations
With international travel restrictions still in place, staycations are coming back in vogue as local travel avenues begin opening up globally. Staycations essentially mean a holiday spent in one’s home country rather than travelling abroad, or one spent at and around one’s home, taking day trips to local attractions, or exploring the […]
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WWE NXT Great American Bash: Adam Cole’s 403-day title comes to an end
Adam Cole has been the epitome of success in NXT. Ever since making his debut, Cole has been a constant top figure in NXT with several high profile matches to his name. He won the North American Championship before finally reaching the top by beating Johnny Gargano to win the […]
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Congress Working Committee may have to give extension to Sonia Gandhi
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is expected to meet soon to take a call on extending the tenure of Sonia Gandhi, who completes a year as the party’s interim chief on August 10. A Congress functionary said the extension would be a technical requirement as per the party constitution because […]
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Sarah Jessica Parker masks up to help fans shop for shoes
Sex and the City fame actor and style icon, Sarah Jessica Parker recently isn’t letting coronavirus pandemic cramp up her style. The actor, who also owns a shoe brand SJP Collection, recently celebrated the opening of her New York City flagship store, and graced all her loyal patrons and shoe-lovers with […]