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Aliko Dangote the global player

Nairobi, July 19 -- Last year, I joined a group of East African executives for a study visit to the Dangote Oil Refinery in the port town of Lekki, Nigeria. I wrote about it here and waxed lyrical abo... Read More


M-Pesa joint venture in first Sh102m profit

Nairobi, July 19 -- Safaricom and its South African parent Vodacom Group have made a profit from operations on their M-Pesa Africa joint venture for the first time as the platform hit 60 million users... Read More


Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos pledge Rs.328 crore for sustainable fashion research

India, July 19 -- Lauren Sanchez and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have committed $34 million (approx Rs.328.37 crore) through the Bezos Earth Fund to support research into next-generation sustainable tex... Read More


CETA: How the India-UK trade deal came of age

India, July 19 -- British firms gain access only to selected non-sensitive procurement opportunities as Class-2 suppliers under clearly defined conditions India, in turn, eliminates tariffs immediate... Read More


Ukraine war: NATO's proxy war against Russia hurts India's interests

India, July 19 -- A summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) from 7-8 July in Ankara has delivered an expected outcome: the allies reaffirmed their commitment to continuing their campai... Read More


Minister Mallabaruah reviews Kaziranga wildlife tourism plans

India, July 19 -- Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Saturday chaired an extensive review meeting with tourism stakeholders at Kaziranga National Park to discuss preparations for the upcoming wild... Read More


ICICI Bank Q1 profit jumps 13.8% on high loan growth

India, July 19 -- ICICI Bank on Saturday reported a 13.88 per cent jump in June quarter consolidated profit at Rs 15,440 crore, up from Rs 13,558 crore in the year-ago period on the back of faster cre... Read More


MP Govt imposes austerity drive as State debt crosses Rs 5 lakh crore

India, July 19 -- The Madhya Pradesh Government has unleashed a comprehensive austerity drive across all departments, corporations, boards and Government institutions, imposing stringent curbs on expe... Read More


Emporio Armani Sync Watch review: Why this gold-tone timepiece instantly became my favourite accessory

India, July 19 -- Some purchases feel practical, and then there are those that completely transform the way you get dressed. For me, this Emporio Armani Sync watch falls firmly into the second categor... Read More


Is your cooking oil making you sick? Dietitian reveals the composition of fats in these edible oils

India, July 19 -- In Ayurveda, food was never seen just as fuel for the body. Ancient Indian texts refer to sneha, a term associated with oils and healthy fats, as a source of nourishment, warmth, and... Read More