Ahead of festive season, Nepal to import 20,000 MT sugar from India

Ahead of festive season, Nepal to import 20,000 MT sugar from India

Nepal imports at least 70% sugar from India. File image for representation. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Ahead of the festive season, Nepal is set to import 20,000 metric tonnes (MT) of sugar from India, which meets at least 70% of the Himalayan country’s domestic annual demand of approximately 3,00,000 MT. In view of the upcoming festivals, … Read more

Shop for pre-loved designer wear this Deepavali 2022

Shop for pre-loved designer wear this Deepavali 2022

From Anamika Khanna lehengas to Celine bags, pre-loved fashion addresses launched amidst the pandemic are making designer, festive wear accessible From Anamika Khanna lehengas to Celine bags, pre-loved fashion addresses launched amidst the pandemic are making designer, festive wear accessible In the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people made the switch to a slower, sustainable … Read more

Diwali without the usual bling

Diwali without the usual bling

Take a break from traditional festive décor with a minimalist approach that stresses on comfort, lighting and textures Take a break from traditional festive décor with a minimalist approach that stresses on comfort, lighting and textures If anyone says red and gold in connection with festive décor one more time, it’s sure to awaken my … Read more

Stimulus measures before festive season to support growth momentum: Report

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New Delhi: Stimulus measures announced by the government before the festive season will support growth momentum as it will provide a push to consumer demand and traction to the unorganized sector, says a report. According to Dun & Bradstreet’s latest Economy Forecast report, capital expenditure as a part of the stimulus measure will help in … Read more

Delhi govt’s festive gift: Cash equivalent of LTC, a special package for govt employees

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Delhi government on Thursday announced that its employees can take cash equivalent of leave travel concession (LTC) if they opt for it, in a bid to boost the consumer spending during the festive season. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government said a special festival package of advance will be also be accorded to all … Read more

Virus still here, says PM Narendra Modi in caution note ahead of festive season | 10 points

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the seventh time amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic today. In his 12-minute address, the prime minister pointed out that people are becoming complacent about following Covid-19 protocols. He added that while the lockdown has gone, coronavirus has not. PM Modi warned that even the smallest mistake can … Read more

Policies to revamp e-gifting options underway for the upcoming festive season

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Bengaluru: With people largely staying at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ecommerce firms are ramping up their selection and revamping policies to cater to online gifting, a segment that is expected to spike during the festive season. In fact, online has become the platform of choice for customers amid the virus outbreak as buyers … Read more

NCR home sales decline 62%, but will festive season offer boost?

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The ailing housing and property sector, which has been facing a deep financial crisis since 2018, is among the businesses hit hardest due to several months of lockdown. After a dismal performance in the first three quarters of 2020, the sector has pinned its hopes on the upcoming festive season. Housing sales have shown improvement … Read more