Reliance Industries (RIL) reported mixed set of numbers in Q1FY20 where traditional businesses were weaker, but largely in line with global trend. Gross refining margin (GRM) at $8.1 per barrel was a miss on street expectations. Jio continues to meet expectations in terms of its quarterly performance. Despite slower pace of customer addition, strong competition … Read more
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trumphas signed an executive order that raises the standards for products to be designated as Made in America, which will have a major impact on procurement of products by the federal and state government that runs into billions. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that we will begin our Buy American requirements, but even stronger. Currently, … Read more
Recognizing, respecting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples, which includes “traditional knowledge”, is not only enshrined in the Philippine constitution, but recognized internationally as expressed in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention No. 169. While the Philippines has not … Read more
Are we nearing the end of traditional advertising formats like TV and radio ads? Will we view them as a long gone discipline five or six years from now? According to the State of Advertising report, released recently by the World Federation of Advertisers, the answer is plain and simple no. Traditional ads are staying for sure. … Read more
Experience smart appliance demos with leading brand experts at AJ Madison BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Want to get smart but don’t know where to start? Visit us at AJ Madison Wednesday, June 19th, in our Brooklyn Showroom from 5 to 8 PM. This event is free and the first of its kind, open to everyone interested in … Read more
If you’ve been putting off replacing that old, defective vacuum, now is the best time to shop — Memorial Day sales are insane this year. Cooking and cleaning appliances big and small are marked down significantly for a limited time through Memorial Day weekend on retailers like Amazon, Macy’s, Wayfair, and more. Keep checking this list for the best, updated deals on vacuum cleaners, instant pots, air … Read more
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) will soon be introducing breastfeeding rooms in Taj Mahal, India’s UNESCO heritage site. Speaking to Reuters, Vasant Kumar Swarnakar, a top official with the ASI, stated that he was inspired to bring about the initiative after he saw a mother struggling to feed her baby at the monument. “The woman … Read more
It is often said that the first duty of Government is to keep its people safe. But I know from my time as UK National Security Adviser that this is becoming increasingly unrealistic, given the changing nature of the threats, particularly from terrorism and cyber attack. The changing terrorist threat Take terrorism. The stark reality is … Read more
A major component of Coca-Cola India’s growth strategy in the near future includes the roll-out of a full range of ethnic drinks in the country, utilising local ingredients such as cumin, buttermilk and various local fruits. Major launches so far have included Rimzim (a carbonated drink made from cumin spice or Jeera Masala) and various … Read more
“I am getting married soon/renovating my home, and I have no idea how I want the interiors to look like!” How many times have you heard this exact same sentence? And how many times have you said it yourself? Deciding what to wear every day is actually confusing to some of us. Finding your own style … Read more