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The hidden street in Mayfair where the first WH Smith newsstand opened in 1792 before going on to become a retail empire - as it announces major rebrand

Nowadays it's a rather unremarkable 50-yard passageway in London's exclusive Mayfair, home to an art gallery and a luxury yacht charter business. The street was renamed Broadbent Street in 1936 William Henry Smith, son of Henry Walton Smith, gave the chain the name 'WH Smith' in 1828 A WHSmith store in London in 1918. Anna continues the business with associate …

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2 days, 1 hour ago

Explained: How World Cricketers Association's report lays bare cricket’s uncomfortable truths

Firstpost

From a complete overhaul in the distribution of wealth among the member nations, which indirectly translates to a reduction in BCCI’s slice of the revenue pie, to the introduction of dedicated 21-day windows for international cricket, here are some of the key reforms suggested by the World Crickerters’ Association. The other – India, Australia and England taking home the lion’s …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Italian Screens returns to India on the occasion of the Habitat International Film Festival 2025

India Today

The 6th edition of the Habitat International Film Festival, taking place from March 21st to 30th in Delhi, shines a spotlight on Italy as the Focus Country, bringing back the ITALIAN SCREENS initiative. The program was unveiled today at the Habitat Centre during a press conference attended by distinguished guests, including Roberto Stabile, Head of the International Department at Cinecitt, …

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3 days, 7 hours ago

Property tax bill distribution hit by server snag

Hindustan Times

The annual Property tax bill distribution exercise, which begins on April 1, has been delayed by a month since the PMC property tax department is caught up with outstanding tasks such as settling PT 3 applications and implementing amended tax rates. The property tax department server had developed a major snag recently, and due to server failure, critical property tax …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

95 million litres wasted in Hyderabad each day

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:At a time when several areas in Hyderabad are facing water shortage, nearly 95 million litres of water, or 3.5 million gallons a day is being wasted each day due to leakages, illegal connections and unauthorised usage, according to sources. “While claims of 15-20 per cent total wastage are speculative, about two per cent of the water is lost during …

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3 days, 21 hours ago

Huzurnagar prepares for Ugadi gift: Revanth Reddy to launch fine rice distribution

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will launch the distribution of fine rice through the Public Distribution System on March 30, coinciding with Ugadi. This initiative is part of the Congress government's welfare programmes and will begin at a public meeting in Huzurnagar town, Suryapet district. The launch of the rice distribution in his constituency reflects the government's focus on fulfilling …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

81 libraries get laptops, projectors from Ernakulam district panchayat

The Hindu

Eighty-one libraries, mostly small, have been given laptops, projectors, and sound systems to organise meetings, readers’ gatherings, and other events. The devices were provided under an initiative by the Ernakulam district panchayat. District panchayat president Manoj Moothedan said that well-equipped libraries would help guide the youth on the right path and attract the new generation to libraries. The distribution of …

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1 week, 1 day ago

TGSPDCL secures 3rd rank in DUR-CSRD ratings

The Hindu

HYDERABAD The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana secured the third rank in the Distribution Utilities Ranking and Consumer Service Rating of Discoms report 2023-24, released by the Ministry of Power. Along with ensuring a high-quality and reliable power supply, to consumers, TGSPDCL excelled in the areas of faster approval of electricity connections, simplified regulations to avail various services …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Rubber farmers cheer rising market trend but anxious over subsidy distribution

The Hindu

Rubber farmers in Kerala are optimistic that rubber price will cross the ₹200 mark with reports coming in of a shortage in global production and rise in demand in the domestic market. If the trend continues, production during the current financial year may cross last year’s level, said Babu Joseph, general secretary of National Confederation of Rubber Producer Societies, on …

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Former Eminem employee charged for selling rapper's unreleased music

Hindustan Times

A former employee of American rapper Eminem has been charged with criminal copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods after allegedly selling unreleased music by the Grammy-winning rapper, according to a report by Rolling Stone. Ex-employee of Eminem faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly leaking and selling rapper's unreleased music online. The sale of unfinished and …

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1 week, 2 days ago

GOP budget plan would take from the poorest 40 percent and give it to the rich: Yale

Raw Story

The budget plan being contemplated by congressional Republicans would represent a massive transfer of wealth from the poorest 40 percent of Americans to the richest 1 percent of the country, according to a new analysis from Yale's Budget Lab. As explained by researchers Harris Eppsteiner and John Ricco, the GOP budget under consideration would include $4.5 trillion in tax cuts …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Wheat Seed Scam: FIR against salesman, officials for embezzling govt subsidy

Hindustan Times

The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against Rajesh Kumar, a salesman at the Barwala Seed Distribution Centre, along with other unidentified officials and employees of the Haryana Seeds Development Corporation, for their alleged involvement in a large-scale subsidy fraud related to wheat seed distribution. Eighteen farmers from Barwala Seed Distribution Centre stated that they had purchased wheat seeds …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi completes e-verification of 1.9 lakh ration cards. Details inside

India Today

The Public Distribution System’s e-Veification in Delhi, the government of Delhi has completed e-verification of ration cards for around 1.9 lakh beneficiaries. Verification of e- ration cards stands at 1.9 lakh in Delhi marking an important milestone towards modernization of Public Distribution System. The state government is making efforts to use modern technologies with initiatives like the ‘Mera e-KYC’ mobile …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Investment word of the day: Dividends—why they matter and how payout ratio is calculated; all you need to know

Live Mint

Investment word of the day: One of the biggest incentives for investors is to receive a share of the company's profits. Indian market regulator Sebi defines dividend as “the profit of a company, which is not retained in the business and is distributed among the shareholders in proportion to the amount paid up on the shares held by them.” Dividends …

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2 weeks ago

Maharashtra's Rs 123 crore mortuary van project stuck, 132 new vehicles unused

India Today

Maharashtra government’s Rs 123.5 crore ambitious plan to provide mortuary vans at the taluka level has hit a roadblock, with 132 of such vehicles lying unused despite an investment of Rs 46 crore. The project was sanctioned with a budget of Rs 123.50 crore in June 2024 to ensure that every taluka gets one mortuary van, totalling 352 vans. The …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Chinese scientists conduct detection experiment on Antarctic ice cap

China Daily

BEIJING -- Chinese scientists have successfully conducted an ice-cap detection experiment in Antarctica using a domestically developed ultra-wideband hyperspectral microwave radiometer, as reported by China's 41st Antarctic expedition team. The team conducted joint air-ground experiments using helicopters and snowmobiles to successfully carry out remote sensing detection of temperature distribution beneath the Antarctic ice. Zhu Di, a researcher at the National …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tanker overhaul, tubewell repairs: Delhi's water supply plans ahead of summers

India Today

While the scorching summer season is yet to arrive in Delhi, the newly-inducted BJP government has made plans to improve the water distribution system in the city. Delhi's water minister, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, has directed Delhi Jal Board officials to address discrepancies in water supply across different areas. During the summers, Delhi often witnesses problems related to water supply …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Manik Shah: Building a Legacy of Business Excellence and Philanthropy

India Today

In the world of entrepreneurship, few names stand out as prominently as Manik Shah, the Managing Director of Manik Shah Group. Building an Empire: The Formation of Manik Shah Group After successfully managing the family business, Manik Shah founded his own companyManik Shah Group. A Passion for Philanthropy and Social Service Beyond business, Manik Shah’s heart lies in philanthropy. The …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

As India’s consumption landscape evolves, we must strengthen our economic recovery

Live Mint

India’s consumption landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the last two decades, influenced by shifts in income distribution, economic shocks and changes in spending behaviour. Data from PRICE’s ICE 360 pan-India household survey provide a detailed account of these trends, shedding light on the financial resilience of different income groups and the impact of events such as the pandemic. …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred takes toll on supermarkets as shelves stripped bare far from impact zone

ABC

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has left supermarkets shelves stripped bare across Queensland and northern New South Wales. "People in many cases will be getting power back for the first time in a long time and they need to go and restock their fridges and freezers and their cupboards," Mr Crisafulli said. "We monitor weather forecasts and distribute 'cyclone stock' ahead of …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

RFK Jr. holds call with Texans supporting distribution of unproven Measles remedy: report

Raw Story

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly was in contact with a Texas historian who helped support the distribution of unproven measles remedies amid an outbreak in the state. Texas historian Tina Siemens told Mother Jones that Kennedy contacted her last week to discuss health concerns in the Mennonite community. "Siemens said she had been working with …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NDMC unveils summer action plan; focuses on water supply, grievance redressal

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Monday unveiled the civic body’s 'Summer Action Plan,' outlining measures to ensure efficient water supply, address grievances and prevent waterlogging in the city. NDMC unveils summer action plan; focuses on water supply, grievance redressal NDMC Vice Chairman said that under the "Summer Action Plan 2025," several initiatives, including …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why are women more prone to weight issues?

India Today

When it comes to bodyweight, there's a complex interplay of biological, hormonal, and sociocultural factors that is important to understand. While occasional processed food isn't harmful, many children today consume chips, soft drinks, and canned juices daily, loaded in fructose, leading to insulin resistance and other hormonal imbalances," she explained. Insulin resistance happens when the body's cells become less responsive …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

TN's ragi distribution scheme faces hurdles despite higher MSP

New Indian Express

690 tonnes of ragi bought by TNCSC in six months While 1,360 MTs of ragi is needed every month for this pilot scheme, which is implemented with support from the union government, data obtained from Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation by TNIE showed that it has procured only a total of 690 MTs of ragi in the six-month period from …

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The hidden street in Mayfair where the first WH Smith newsstand opened in 1792 before going on to become a retail empire - as it announces major rebrand

Explained: How World Cricketers Association's report lays bare cricket’s uncomfortable truths

Italian Screens returns to India on the occasion of the Habitat International Film Festival 2025

Property tax bill distribution hit by server snag

95 million litres wasted in Hyderabad each day

Huzurnagar prepares for Ugadi gift: Revanth Reddy to launch fine rice distribution

81 libraries get laptops, projectors from Ernakulam district panchayat

TGSPDCL secures 3rd rank in DUR-CSRD ratings

Rubber farmers cheer rising market trend but anxious over subsidy distribution

Former Eminem employee charged for selling rapper's unreleased music

GOP budget plan would take from the poorest 40 percent and give it to the rich: Yale

Wheat Seed Scam: FIR against salesman, officials for embezzling govt subsidy

Delhi completes e-verification of 1.9 lakh ration cards. Details inside

Investment word of the day: Dividends—why they matter and how payout ratio is calculated; all you need to know

Maharashtra's Rs 123 crore mortuary van project stuck, 132 new vehicles unused

Chinese scientists conduct detection experiment on Antarctic ice cap

Tanker overhaul, tubewell repairs: Delhi's water supply plans ahead of summers

Manik Shah: Building a Legacy of Business Excellence and Philanthropy

As India’s consumption landscape evolves, we must strengthen our economic recovery

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred takes toll on supermarkets as shelves stripped bare far from impact zone

RFK Jr. holds call with Texans supporting distribution of unproven Measles remedy: report

NDMC unveils summer action plan; focuses on water supply, grievance redressal

Why are women more prone to weight issues?

TN's ragi distribution scheme faces hurdles despite higher MSP